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MI HR0251

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

Shri Thanedar

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the federal government to eliminate all taxes on gasoline for a 60-day period in response to rising gas prices caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine
  • Cites Michigan gas prices exceeding $4 per gallon with a 20% jump between February and March 2022, with predictions of further increases due to U.S. sanctions on Russian oil imports
  • Notes that the federal gas tax of 18.4 cents per gallon represents nearly 5 percent of the overall price at the pump
  • States that temporary suspension of gasoline taxes would provide relief to Michigan residents and American families struggling with economic stress during post-COVID-19 recovery
  • Directs copies of the resolution to the President, U.S. House Speaker, U.S. Senate President, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the federal government to eliminate all taxes on gasoline for a period of 60 days.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Tax Policy

3/10/2022

Committee Referrals

Tax Policy3/10/2022

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