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<\/i> Updated: March 24, 2022 @ 5:58 pm<\/small>
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said he will sign legislation today that will suspend the state’s 25 cents per-gallon gas tax from April 1 to June 30.<\/p>\n
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said he will sign legislation today that will suspend the state’s 25 cents per-gallon gas tax from April 1 to June 30. Tail-Wagger Wednesday March 23, 2022 Read more<\/a>
(The Center Square) \u2013 Suspending the gas tax is a key part of legislation that Connecticut Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont announced he will be signing today.
House Bill 5501<\/a><\/strong> calls for suspending the state\u2019s 25 cents per gallon tax on gasoline from April 1 to June 30, the end of the fiscal year. The measure also calls for free public bus transportation during that time and sets up a sales tax holiday on clothing and shoes priced at less than $100 from April 10-16.
The measure passed both Democrat-led chambers on Wednesday \u2013\u00a0the House 143-0 in the afternoon and the Senate 33-0 later in the evening \u2013 and\u00a0was immediately sent to the governor.
\u201cThe gas tax cut passed the legislature last night,\u201d Lamont said in a tweet. \u201cI\u2019m proud it gained unanimous bipartisan support and moved swiftly to give folks some relief at the pump. When I sign the bill into law today, we\u2019ll become just the third state in the nation to suspend the gas tax.\u201d
The gas tax cut passed the legislature last night. I\u2019m proud it gained unanimous bipartisan support and moved swiftly to give folks some relief at the pump. When I sign the bill into law today, we\u2019ll become just the third state in the nation to suspend the gas tax. #CTdifference<\/a>
Connecticut will join Maryland and Georgia in providing relief at the pump.
According to AAA<\/a><\/strong>, the average gas price in Connecticut as of Wednesday morning was $4.318 per gallon. The national average is $4.236.
According to the fiscal note<\/a><\/strong> attached to the bill, a total revenue loss of $93 million will be incurred under the suspension. By suspending the gas tax, the state will lose out on $90 million from the Special Transportation Fund and requires retailers to reduce the per-gallon price by the amount of the tax.
The state, according to the note, will also lose $3 million by permitting the sales tax holiday from April 10-16 on clothing and footwear. The loss will encompass $2.5 million lost to the general fund and $240,000 to the Special Transportation Fund to the Municipal Revenue Sharing Account.
In addition, the state will allocate $8.1 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to provide free public bus transportation through June 30.
Rep. Sean Scanlon, D-Brandford, said in a tweet he was \u201cProud to lead unanimous passage of our bill suspending the gas tax until June 30, creating a sales tax free week in April and making bus service free for three months.\u201d
Proud to lead unanimous passage of our bill suspending the gas tax until June 30, creating a sales tax free week in April and making bus service free for three months. This should be the beginning – not the end – of our efforts to deliver real relief for taxpayers this session. pic.twitter.com\/WpNdP3Sl7u<\/a>
\u201cThis should be the beginning \u2013 not the end \u2013 of our efforts to deliver real relief to taxpayers this session,\u201d Scanlon said.
Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan, D-Bethel, said in a tweet, \u201cWith CT having access to fed aid as well as facing a budget surplus, now is the time to do whatever we can to bring relief to residents. Though it is not a cure-all, this action will provide some relief at the pump, especially middle-class families trying to make ends meet.\u201d
With CT having access to fed aid as well as facing a budget surplus, now is the time to do whatever we can to bring relief to residents. Though it is not a cure-all, this action will provide some relief at the pump, especially middle-class families trying to make ends meet. https:\/\/t.co\/h83Z4PS0BL<\/a>
Meanwhile, Connecticut Senate Democrats tweeted they were \u201cworking to suspend\u201d the gas tax \u201cbecause you deserve a breaking from Putin\u2019s price hike!\u201d
CT Democrats are working to suspend the Gas Tax! Because you deserve a breaking from Putin's price hike! pic.twitter.com\/sxeI4trV1K<\/a>
The bill would go into effort upon Lamont\u2019s signature.
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