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House resolution seeks post-facto ratification of governor's fuel-tax suspension after Hurricane Helene
Summary
House Resolution 42 would ratify Gov. Brian Kemp's temporary suspension of motor fuel and diesel taxes effected by three October 2024 executive orders related to Hurricane Helene; the subcommittee heard the author and deferred detailed questions to staff, scheduling a second hearing.
House Resolution 42, presented by Representative Matthew Gamble on behalf of the governor, would ratify the temporary suspension of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes implemented by three executive orders issued in October 2024 in response to Hurricane Helene.
Gamble told members the governor declared a state of emergency for Hurricane Helene in October and issued three executive orders temporarily suspending the collection of motor fuel and diesel taxes while the General Assembly was not in session. The resolution would ratify those executive actions so the suspension is affirmed by the legislature.
The presenter said the suspension was intended to lessen the burden on residents affected by the hurricane. Committee members were briefed that the measure would be carried over for a second hearing and that members should contact Representative Gamble with questions ahead of further consideration.
No vote was taken during the subcommittee session; the presenter and the chair agreed to return the item to subcommittee for additional review and public testimony if necessary.
