California Lawmakers Introduce Package of Bills to Address Rising Gas Prices

Republican members of the California Assembly introduced a package of seven bills Sept. 11 aimed at lowering fuel prices in the state during the ongoing extraordinary special session called by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month.

The proposals are intended to provide “immediate and long-term relief for drivers,” according to a press release.

Introduced by Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher, Assembly Bill X2-3 seeks to allow out-of-state fuel imports, switch to cheaper winter blends earlier in the year, and exempt fuels from the state’s cap-and-trade program, which fines companies that exceed mandated emissions levels.

According to the Western States Petroleum Association, the program adds about 30 cents to the cost of each gallon of gasoline sold in the state.

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