Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez introduces bill to suspend $0.61 state gas tax

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KYMA) - Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez is holding a press conference Tuesday to announce Assembly Bill (AB) 1745.

According to a press release, AB 1745 is a bill to suspend California's 61 cent-per-gallon state gas tax for a year amid high prices.

In addition, the bill is said to "require that all savings be passed directly to drivers, and ensure transparency by showing the tax savings on fuel receipts."

Along with Assemblyman Gonzalez, several Republican lawmakers, like Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo and State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, are participating in the press conference.

To watch the livestream of the press conference, see attached video.