Sparks Fly as Ohio Senators Debate Proposal to Suspend Gas Tax
The bill would cut pump prices by nearly 39 cents a gallon for gasoline and 47 cents for diesel for 90 days, sponsors said.
- On Tuesday, Ohio senators began debating a 90-day suspension of state motor fuel taxes, an emergency measure designed to provide temporary relief to drivers ahead of November's election.
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Democratic candidate Amy Acton both proposed gas tax holidays, prompting legislators to fast-track the measure through the GOP-controlled Legislature.
- The proposal uses $725 million from Ohio's general revenue fund to offset lost tax income while aiming to save the average driver about $80 over the 90-day suspension period.
- State Sen. Bill DeMora condemned the legislation as a 'gimmick,' questioning whether oil companies would simply raise prices and negate consumer relief.
- Lawmakers expect to vote the measure out of committee Wednesday, with the Ohio House slated to introduce a companion bill using an emergency clause for immediate implementation.
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State Rep. Melanie Miller supports 90-day gas tax holiday for Ohioans
State Rep. Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) voted Wednesday in support of a legislative effort that will temporarily suspend Ohio’s state gas tax for 90 days. The post State Rep. Melanie Miller supports 90-day gas tax holiday for Ohioans appeared first on Ashland Source - Ashland County Ohio News & Info.
AFP-OH Applauds Bipartisan Action on Gas Tax Relief, Calls for Permanent Tax Reform
COLUMBUS, OH – Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) today applauded Vivek Ramaswamy and bipartisan leaders in the Ohio General Assembly for advancing a 90-day suspension of the state gas tax, while calling on lawmakers to build on that momentum next session with permanent reforms aimed at lowering the tax burden for Ohio families. AFP-OH State Director Donovan […]
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Gas tax holiday proposal gets first hearing in Ohio Senate
The Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. (Photo by David DeWitt, Ohio Capital Journal.)Ohio senators got their first chance Tuesday to discuss a gas tax holiday Republican leaders announced last week. The GOP is aiming to pass its plan with an emergency clause so the measure can take effect immediately. To do that, they’ll need to pick up Democratic votes in the House. If the reaction among state Senators is any indication, they could be met with skepti…
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