House Rejects Republican Gas Tax Holiday Amendment

House rejects GOP proposed gas tax pause

ANNAPOLIS — An effort by House Republicans to temporarily pause Maryland’s state gas tax failed Wednesday as oil prices across the country continue to soar. “Marylanders who are suffering and who could get a break, 35, 40 cents a gallon, you know, could save up to $7 a fill up for the average vehicle,’’ House Minority Leader Jason Buckel, R-Allegany, said at a press conference Wednesday. “I think it’s more important for us to provide that in the…

House rejects Republican gas tax holiday amendment

Maryland drivers aren't getting any help from lawmakers who could offer some temporary relief to gas prices.

Gas tax holiday, other GOP-backed ideas rejected as budget plan moves in House

With less than three weeks left in session, the House of Delegates took the first step in approving the $70 billion budget Wednesday after hours of debate and r

How'd they Vote: Gas Tax Holiday Amendment

An amendment proposing a 30-day gas tax holiday was introduced to the BRFA on Wednesday. It was defeated on the House floor.

Debate grows over Maryland gas tax holiday as Senate President Ferguson pushes back

Maryland’s gas tax pause proposal has faced significant opposition from Democrats and Senate President Bill Ferguson expressed concerns with C4 and Bryan Nehman. “The reality is the gas tax is about a quarter of all of the revenues for all of our transportation infrastructure investments,” Ferguson said. “When we think about our roads, our bridges, our transit systems, 1/4 of all of the funding comes from the gas tax. ” Ferguson said the pause o…

MD House rejects gas tax pause proposed by GOP