If this bill were to become law, it would introduce a new concurrent memorial urging the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to waive the federal gas tax on Arizona's Cleaner Burning Gas. This insertion emphasizes the need for the EPA to take action regarding the federal gas tax specifically for gas sold in Maricopa and Pinal County during the summer months, from May 1 to September 30. Additionally, it requests that the EPA be granted emergency authority to waive the tax on EPA-approved gas blends that are more costly to produce than conventional gas.
The bill also mandates that the Arizona Secretary of State transmit this memorial to key federal officials, including the Administrator of the EPA, the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and each member of Congress from Arizona. This addition aims to ensure that the request for the gas tax waiver is formally communicated to the relevant authorities at the federal level. Overall, the bill seeks to update current statutes by advocating for a specific tax exemption and enhancing communication with federal representatives.