Representative Craig Supports 90 Day Gas Tax Holiday for Ohioans

State Representative Craig (R-Smithville) yesterday voted in support of a legislative effort that will temporarily suspend Ohio’s State Gas Tax for 90 days, providing real relief to Ohioans as fuel costs continue to rise. 

House Bill 519 will go into effect this October, providing Ohioans with $725 million in relief leading into the holiday season. Importantly, these savings will be achieved while providing uninterrupted access to funds for state and local road maintenance and construction. 

“Any day we can cut taxes is a good day. I’m proud to join my colleagues in supporting a gas tax suspension to give Ohio families and farmers some relief at the pump,” said Craig.

This initiative is part of the Ohio House Republicans’ broader efforts to lower the cost of everyday life for Ohioans. House Republicans have championed several pieces of legislation aimed at providing savings you can see since the beginning of the General Assembly, including cutting state income taxes with a new flat rate, passing a slate of bills to provide more than $4 billion in property tax relief over the next three years, expanding access to publicly funded child care and preschool, and renewing the expanded summer sales tax holiday.  

The Governor signed this tax pause with an emergency clause, which becomes effective October 4th.