By
Associated Press
Published: Fri, May 02, 2008 - 2:37 pm
Last Updated: Fri, May 02, 2008 - 2:42 pm
Last Updated: Fri, May 02, 2008 - 2:42 pm
Alabama House asking Gov. Bob Riley to consider removing the
state's 16 cents-a-gallon tax on gasoline and motor fuels for one
year.
The sponsor, Rep. Lesley Vance of Phenix City, says motorists
need relief with gas prices averaging more than $3.60 a gallon.
The resolution has been referred to the House Rules Committee
and has not been considered on the floor.
Gov. Bob Riley says revenue from the gas tax goes to build and
repair roads and bridges in the state and he would be opposed to
removing the tax.
Riley's press secretary, Tara Hutchison, says the governor's
legal advisers do not believe he has the authority to remove the
gas tax on his own.
Vance says he receives calls everyday from people who are
hurting financially because of gas prices.
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The state will raise the tax somewhere else.