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Michigan House Eyes Gas Tax Vote

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall stated he will hold a vote on a temporary gas tax suspension if the state Senate passes the legislation. While debate mounts over fuel costs and road funding, infrastructure groups warn a suspension would harm ongoing projects.

By IUX24Sep 30, 2026, 5:55 PM UTC

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall, a Kalamazoo County Republican, called proposals to suspend the state's 52.4-cent-per-gallon tax on unleaded gas and diesel fuel "politically unserious." Still, Hall said he would put a gas tax holiday up for a vote if the Democratic-controlled state Senate sends the House the legislation.

Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall said he will hold a vote on suspending the state's 52.4-cent state gas tax if the Senate passes the measure during a session scheduled for Oct. 1. The proposal follows rising fuel costs tied to geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Russia, and Ukraine. Michiganders face an average pump price of $4.63 per gallon as lawmakers debate relief options.