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Lawmakers say gas-tax overhaul is possible as they seek supply solutions to curb prices
Summary
Lawmakers discussed a prospective gas-tax bill aimed at broadening the tax base and lowering rates while seeking ways to increase supply; Speaker 1 said the goal is to bring more fuel into the region and noted concern about refinery pressure in California and a possible tax shift affecting in-state production.
Speaker 1 briefed members on ongoing work on a gas-tax bill and framed the problem primarily as a supply-and-demand issue rather than a simple revenue change. They said the Legislature is still negotiating details but intends to run a bill, and they emphasized efforts to increase supply into the…
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