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Assembly committee grills administration, analysts over proposed SAF diesel‑excise tax credit
Summary
At a March 11 Budget Subcommittee No. 4 hearing, the governor's proposed $1–$2 per‑gallon tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel drew sharp questions about cost‑effectiveness, possible diversion of diesel excise revenues, and whether incentives would mainly subsidize existing technologies or spur innovation.
SACRAMENTO — Lawmakers pressed state budget officials and independent analysts on March 11 over the governor’s proposal to create a $1–$2 tax credit against the state diesel excise tax for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), questioning whether the incentive would deliver meaningful climate benefits or simply shift money away from local roads and transit.
“Sixty percent of California’s refineries are in my district,” Assemblymember Anna Marie Avila Farias said in a one‑minute opening remark, urging the committee to consider local job and investment impacts from any policy change. “We must stand by the industry partners who have made the choice to embrace renewable fuels.” (Anna Marie Avila Farias)
The Department of Finance presented the policy rationale. “The governor’s budget includes a $1 to $2 tax credit against the state diesel excise tax for sustainable aviation fuel sold for use in California from 2026 to 2036,” Andrew March said, framing the measure as a tool to decarbonize aviation, a sector…
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