Legislation is expected to be introduced in both houses on December 1 by Assemblyman Jim Patterson (R-Fresno) and Senator Andy Vidak (R-Hanford) to exempt transportation fuels including natural gas from inclusion in the state’s cap-and-trade program -- saving consumers from the anticipated increase in gas prices when distributors inevitably begin passing on the cap-and-trade costs to consumers.
“We’re all enjoying the lowest gas prices in years but when the gas tax hike kicks in, we will feel the pinch at every level of our economy and we know that low-income families will be hit hardest,” Assemblyman Patterson said. “From the dining room table to our favorite restaurant, even the gas budgets at our school districts will be impacted, which means less money goes towards educating our kids. Let’s keep gas prices low by eliminating the gas tax hike.”
"This unfair tax will be devastating to California's most vulnerable families and must be stopped," said Senator Vidak.
The bills will be introduced after Assembly and Senate swearing-in ceremonies.
WHO:
Assemblymember Jim Patterson
Assembly Minority Leader Kristin Olsen
Assemblymember Katcho Achadjian
Assemblymember William Brough
Assemblymember Brian Jones
Assemblymember Young Kim
Assemblymember Eric Linder
Assemblymember Melissa Melendez
Senator Andy Vidak
Senator Mike Morrell
Cheryl & David Salter, Salter’s Distributing
John Kabateck, National Federation of Independent Business – California
Steve Ward, Clovis Unified School District
WHEN:
Monday, December 1 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
State Capitol, Assembly Committee Room 126
Source: California State Senator Andy Vidak
