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CA SB1035
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tony Strickland
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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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