Senate Dems says ‘hell no’ to gas tax relief for Californians, Tony Strickland says
California Senate Democrats have rejected a proposal aimed at providing gas tax relief to residents facing high fuel prices. The Gas Tax Relief Act, introduced by Republican Senator Tony Strickland, sought to reduce gas taxes and save families significant amounts annually. Despite calls for action, Democrats voted against reconsidering the measure, citing concerns over its effectiveness.
- ▪Senate Democrats declined to reconsider the Gas Tax Relief Act proposed by Senator Tony Strickland.
- ▪The bill aimed to reduce gas taxes and save families over $1,100 annually at the pump.
- ▪Governor Newsom and his supporters argue that cutting gas taxes would not effectively lower prices for consumers.
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Politics Senate Dems says ‘hell no’ to gas tax relief for Californians, Tony Strickland says By Titus Wu Published May 19, 2026, 2:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An attempt to revive legislation that would help California families against record-high gas prices failed Monday after state Senate Democrats declined to reconsider the measure. The bill, authored by Sen. Tony Strickland (R), was pitched as an emergency plan to slash burdensome gas taxes and save Golden State drivers more than $1 per gallon. It would have saved a family $1,100 annually at the pump, Strickland said. Strickland attempted to bring the titled Gas Tax Relief Act on to the Senate floor after it failed to gain enough votes in March during a committee hearing.
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