The Minnesota Legislature voted Monday to override Gov. Tim Pawlenty's veto of a $6.6 billion bill, paving the way for higher gas taxes and other fees to bring in more money for roads, bridges and transit.

The critical vote came in the House, where six Republicans broke ranks to defy the governor and provide the two-thirds majority needed to override. The final vote was 91-41. Related: How they voted in the House

The Senate vote later in the day, 47-20, was assured since Democrats have a veto-proof majority. Related: How they voted in the Senate

The gas tax increase will arrive quickly. It will rise two cents a gallon on April 1, another one half cent on August 1, and another three cents on October 1.

It could rise another 3 1/2 cents to pay off road bonds in the next five years.

Minnesota's gasoline tax is currently 20 cents per gallon.
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Thank you Abeler !! maybe you can raise it another 5 cents this session

here is a video with Abeler explaining his thoughts on the tax increase. For me he is supposed to be a conservative, we pay enough as a percentage in taxes. CUT Tax Spending in other areas if our infastructure is in such trouble. Thanks again fiscal conservative!

whats funny about that video is Abeler talkling about hoping legislators dont think of it as a career. EnAbeler spent like a mad man to get re elected. LOL!