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CA SB1035

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tony Strickland

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Suspends California's motor vehicle fuel tax for one year, with the Controller transferring an equivalent amount from the General Fund to the Motor Vehicle Fuel Account (based on 2024-25 fiscal year collections, adjusted for inflation)
  • Suspends the Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations for one year and exempts transportation fuel suppliers from cap-and-trade market-based compliance mechanisms for one year
  • Requires all savings from the suspended taxes and regulations to be passed on to end consumers, with violations constituting unfair business practices under California law
  • Mandates fuel sellers provide receipts showing the amount of tax that would have applied if not for the suspension
  • Declared an urgency statute requiring a 2/3 vote, taking effect immediately upon passage to address high gas prices and inflation

Legislative Description

Motor vehicle fuel tax: greenhouse gas reduction programs: suspension.

Last Action

Set for hearing March 18.

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality2/18/2026
Rules2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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