Georgia House of Representatives
03/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/18/2026 11:37
Speaker Jon Burns Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Suspend the State Motor Fuel Tax for 60 Days
ATLANTA - Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) applauded the House passage of House Bill 1199, which would suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days. HB 1199 is now headed to the Georgia State Senate for further consideration.
"Today's passage of House Bill 1199 is a direct reflection of the House's continued leadership in addressing affordability for citizens across the state," said Speaker Jon Burns. "By suspending the state motor fuel tax for 60 days, we are delivering meaningful, timely relief to millions of Georgia drivers and families when and where it's needed most."
The full text of HB 1199 is available at the following link:
https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72875
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