ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session Majority Research Staff
	House: NREW DP 6-4-0-0

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HCM2008: gas tax elimination

Sponsor: Representative Willoughby, LD 13

Caucus & COW

Overview

Urges the U.S. Congress and the Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate the federal gas tax on Arizona's Cleaner Burning Gas.

History

The Clean Air Act was established to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, protect public health and reduce emissions, and requires Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Established standards include two types: 1) primary standards providing for public health and protection for populations such as asthmatics, children and the elderly; and 2) secondary standards providing public welfare protection against decreased visibility and damage to animals, crops, vegetation and buildings. Standards are periodically reviewed and may be revised (EPA).

Provisions

1. Urges the U.S. Congress and the EPA to:

a. eliminate the federal gas tax on Arizona's Cleaner Burning Gas sold in Maricopa and Pinal County from May 1 to September 30; or

b. give the Administrator of the EPA emergency authority to waive the federal gas tax on EPA-approved gas blends in Arizona found necessary to meet NAAQS that are more expensive to produce then conventional gas.

2. Requests the Arizona Secretary of State transmit the memorial to the Administrator of the EPA, the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and each member of Congress from Arizona.

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6. Initials CW/RS                HCM 2008

7. 2/4/2026    Page 0 Caucus & COW

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