NM House Passes Gas Hike Bill

Above, a California gas station. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

To paraphrase Will Rogers, Democrats never met a tax they didn't like. Or hike. 

You may be familiar with the high gas prices in California due to similar laws. How would you like to pay $5-6 per gallon in New Mexico?

This may be happening in New Mexico as eco-leftists in the legislature are proposing a "clean transportation fuel standard" that, if passed, will hike gasoline prices fifty cents or more.

The Piñon Post reported:

The New Mexico House of Representatives voted Sunday to pass a “clean transportation fuel standard” that will increase gas prices by around 50 cents per gallon or more. The passage was narrowly secured with a vote tally of 36-33, reflecting a divided stance among the legislators, with Democrats joining all Republicans to reject it.

The bill in question, identified as a modified version of House Bill 41 by the House Judiciary Committee, seeks to lay the groundwork for a statewide initiative focused on diminishing the carbon intensity associated with transportation fuels. The ambitious targets set by this initiative aim for a reduction of at least 20% from the levels recorded in 2018 by the year 2030, escalating to a minimum of 30% by 2040.

Proponents of the bill, such as sponsor Rep. Kristina Ortez from Taos, argue that the establishment of such standards is crucial for attracting clean fuel businesses to New Mexico.

States that have adopted similar standards, such as California, Oregon, and Washington, admit that they directly increase fuel prices in these states.

Contact your legislator and tell them to NOT support this crazy bill. 

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