AB 1421 Road Usage Charge Study and Report
Published Friday, February 13, 2026
Existing law requires the Chair of the California Transportation Commission, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, to establish a Road Usage Charge Technical Advisory Committee. The committee is tasked with guiding the development and evaluation of a pilot program that explores mileage-based revenue collection as a potential alternative to the state’s traditional gas tax system.
Assembly Bill 1421 by Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson, D-Suisun City, builds on that framework by requiring CTC, in consultation with the California Transportation Agency, to consolidate existing research and develop formal recommendations related to a road user charge or mileage-based fee system. The bill directs the Commission to consult with relevant state agencies and stakeholders in preparing this work and to submit a comprehensive report of its findings and recommendations to the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature no later than Jan. 1, 2027.
California Farm Bureau is monitoring AB 1421. While the bill does not establish a road usage charge at this time, it advances research and formal recommendations that could shape the future of California’s transportation funding system. Given the potential impacts on rural drivers, agricultural operations and goods movement, California Farm Bureau will remain engaged throughout the process.
Staff Contact: Chris Reardon; creardon@cfbf.com.
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