Kind Joe Ventura County on Instagram: "The California State Assembly passed AB 1421 on January 29, 2026, with a 49-21 vote primarily along party lines. 🔵🖋️ The bill extends the work of a state advisory committee until 2035 to research a “mileage tax” as a way to replace falling gas tax revenue as more people switch to electric vehicles. During the vote, an amendment was rejected that would have stopped local cities and counties from adding their own per-mile fees on top of the state’s charge.