The Assembly Republican Caucus on Monday launched a public petition asking for constituents’ help in urging Governor Gavin Newsom and Capitol Democrats to cancel the Special Legislative Session the Governor called for Dec. 5 to impose a new windfall profit tax on gas companies.
In an additional letter to the governor and Democratic leadership, the Caucus renewed their call to suspend the state’s 54 cent gas tax and requested an audit of where all gas tax money is going after it was recently reported that California’s roads are the least maintained in all 50 states.
“The tax increase Democrats are proposing is insulting,” said Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher. “They need to face reality…it’s their policy decisions that are driving up the cost of fuel in California. With record high inflation and $7 a gallon gas prices, the last thing struggling families need right now is another tax. Policymakers should be solely focused on ways to lower gas prices. More taxes are not the answer.”
Assemblywoman Laurie Davies, who has repeatedly asked for a gas tax suspension, said the fees, taxes, and regulations in California are making the cost of fuel the most expensive in the nation.
“There are steps that can be taken now to reduce taxes and fees and bring immediate relief to Californians – before they are left deciding whether to buy milk for their family or gas for their car in order to get to work,” Davies said.
Californians currently pay $2.41 more per gallon than the national average.
To sign the petition, visit lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ADInfo/einvites/AD84/5141_Demand_Action_Now.html. ■