2022 Senate Bill 1029

Waive gas tax for four months

Introduced in the Senate

May 5, 2022

Introduced by Sen. Roger Victory (R-30)

To declare a gas and diesel fuel “holiday” between May 15 and Sept. 15, 2022, during which gas stations would stop collecting state motor fuel taxes.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

May 10, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

May 26, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Amendment offered by Sen. Jeff Irwin (D-18)

To allocate a portion of motor fuel tax revenue directly to local governments.

The amendment failed 15 to 22 (details)

Passed in the Senate 30 to 7 (details)

To suspend collection of the state’s 27.2 cent-per-gallon "motor fuel tax" on gasoline and diesel fuel sales from June 15 to Sept. 15, 2022. The Senate Fiscal Agency reports this would reduce the amount available for future road and bridge repairs by around $360 million.

Received in the House

June 1, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy