How Milford State Reps Voted on the Gas Tax Bill

The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted 207-163 on March 6 to pass a bill that proposes raising the state's gas tax 15 cents over four years.

The bill was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for review.

Supporters said the revenue raised would help pay for critical road and bridge improvements over the next decade. Opponents called it a burdensome tax increase on residents and businesses and while highway improvements are necessary, this bill is the wrong solution.

Here is the roll call for Milford:

Many representatives call the tax unreasonable on a population already dealing with enough costs, but supporters say the revenue can be used to fund ailing bridges and roads. Amherst would get an estimated $1,082,772, which could be used to repair poor roads like Center Road, Emerson Road, Federal Hill Road, Mason Road, Route 101, Route 101A, Route 13, North River Road, Osgood Road, Union Street and Whiting Hill Road (7.5 total miles)