A bill calling for sharp increases in Idaho’s gas and diesel fuel taxes, as well as a 50 percent increase in car registration fees, was introduced in the Idaho House on Monday, although even its sponsor said the proposal is just a starting point. “They’re just ideas so that people understand what we’re looking at,” said House Transportation Chairman Joe Palmer, a Republican from Meridian. Palmer said the legislation as proposed would raise nearly $200 million more a year for road funding. His bill includes an 8 cent increase next year in Idaho’s 25 cent-per-gallon gas tax, with additional 1 cent increases in subsequent years. Idaho hasn’t raised its gas tax since 1996/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.

Question: Do you consider an 8-cent hike if gas taxes reasonable to help pay for road/bridge construction?