Coley says the amount collected through the fee would be equal to the funds collected through the gas tax and would be an equalizer in capturing a fair share of revenue from drivers of more fuel efficient cars, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles.
His plan would call for providing a card that could be used at the gas pump that would remove the state fuel tax from the bill.
The current yearly passenger vehicle license plate fee is $34.50.
The report points out Coley’s plan is not part of the Ohio transportation budget bill being considered by the state senate this week.