Local Lawmakers Aren’t On Board With Governor Bill Haslam’s Proposal To Raise The State’s Fuel Tax And Vehicle Registration Fees. Matthew Hill, Micah Van Huss, John Holsclaw And Timothy Hill All Are Not In Favor Of The Proposed Fuel Tax Increase. The Governor Is Trying To Increase Funding To Help Pay For A 6-Billion Dollar Backlog Of Road Improvements. If Approved, This Would Be The State’s First Since 1989.