Gas tax holiday proposal gets first hearing in Ohio Senate

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 720

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago


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Ohio senators got their first chance Tuesday to discuss a gas tax holiday Republican leaders announced last week. The GOP is aiming to pass its plan with an emergency clause so the measure can take effect immediately. To do that, they’ll need to pick up Democratic votes in the House.

If the reaction among state Senators is any indication, they could be met with skepticism.

The plan

The 90-day tax break comes on the eve …

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