North Carolina House approves temporary suspension of state gas tax
The measure would replace lost transportation revenue with state reserves and ease costs for farmers using dyed diesel.
- On Wednesday, the North Carolina General Assembly passed the Relief at the Pump Act, suspending the state's 41-cent-per-gallon tax on gas and diesel through Nov. 30.
- Republican leaders called the special session to address rising fuel costs impacting families and farmers, aiming to provide financial relief before Election Day.
- The legislation passed with bipartisan support and costs an estimated $362 million, with funding replaced by the state's Inflation Reserve account, which holds approximately $518 million.
- Governor Josh Stein is expected to sign the bill, which also allows farmers to use non-taxed dyed diesel for highway vehicles through Dec. 31 during harvest.
- Democratic lawmakers supported the measure but criticized the timing as politically motivated, and officials indicated the suspension could be extended beyond November if economic conditions persist.
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