Legislation to fund repairs to the state's roadways hit a giant pothole, when 18 Republican Senators voted down starting the debate on the measure.
They say they are against supporting a straight road tax, their actions may kill passing a bill to pass a gas tax for a third year.
The plan would raise the state's gas tax by 12 cents a gallon and hike other fees, to hopefully generate some $800 million dollars per year.
DOT has already said it needs a minimum of $1 billion a year to maintain the state's roadways; any less, and they won't be able to apply the services necessary.