Plain English Breakdown
While the official text states the act becomes effective immediately upon passage, it also notes a 'Last action' date of March 31, 2026, and a status label indicating it passed both chambers. The exact timing of when this suspension begins relative to the current legislative process is clear in the text (immediate), but the final executive approval step is not shown in the provided metadata.
Temporary Pause on Gas and Motor Fuel Taxes
This bill stops the state from collecting excise taxes on gasoline and motor fuels for two months in mid-2026.
What This Bill Does
- Suspends the current $0.30 per gallon tax on gasoline between April 15, 2026, and June 15, 2026.
- Suspends the current $0.31 per gallon tax on motor fuels during the same two-month period.
- Allows the Department of Revenue to create rules needed to carry out this suspension.
- Sets the law to take effect immediately upon passage.
Who It Names or Affects
- People and businesses that buy gasoline in Alabama
- People and businesses that buy motor fuels in Alabama
- The Department of Revenue
Terms To Know
- Excise tax
- A specific fee added to the price of certain goods like fuel.
- Motor fuels
- Liquid energy sources used in vehicles other than standard gasoline, such as diesel or kerosene.
Limits and Unknowns
- The tax suspension only applies to the specific dates of April 15 through June 15, 2026.
- The bill does not state how much money the state will lose by pausing these taxes.