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HR 3EXGEORGIASession 2026_ssState Billsigned

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Georgia General Assembly ratifies Governor Brian P. Kemp's suspension of motor fuel and diesel taxes

Original title: General Assembly; motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes; ratify Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order

Last action · June 23, 2026: Senate Passed/AdoptedSponsors: Matthew Gambill and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

The Georgia General Assembly adopted a resolution ratifying Governor Brian P. Kemp's No. 05.15.26.02, which temporarily suspended motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes from May 20, 2026, through June 2, 2026, in response to acute s.

Why it matters

Gives legislative backing to a temporary tax suspension that lowered fuel prices for drivers across the state during a declared state of emergency.

Who It Affects

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motorists

Motor vehicle operators experienced a temporary suspension of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes during the designated emergency period.

Key Facts

The resolution ratifies Governor Brian P. Kemp's Executive Order No. 05.15.26.02.
The executive order suspended the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes required by Code Section 48-9-3.
The suspension was active from 12:00 a.m. on May 20, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on June 2, 2026.
The Governor declared a state of emergency on May 15, 2026, citing acute consumer price shocks on basic goods and services.

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Ratification requires action by two-thirds of the General Assembly pursuant to Code Section 45-12-22.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did this resolution do?

It formally ratified the Governor's that temporarily halted the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes in Georgia.

When were the fuel taxes suspended?

The suspension was in effect from 12:00 a.m. on May 20, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on June 2, 2026.

Why were the fuel taxes suspended?

The Governor suspended them in response to a state of emergency declared over acute s affecting basic goods and services.

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Procedural history

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Jun 23, 2026Senate
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Jun 23, 2026SenateFloor
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Jun 22, 2026SenateCommittee
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Jun 22, 2026Senate
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Jun 20, 2026House
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Jun 20, 2026House
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Jun 18, 2026HouseCommittee
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Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
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