Thrasher's spokeswoman, Katie Baur, said that before any bill passes, concerns such as Fuller's will be addressed. Democrats had other problems with the bill. Gas taxes are dedicated to transportation projects. Lawmakers plan to replace any revenue lost from a gas tax break with general revenue dollars from sources such as sales taxes. The Senate's budget does not contain a tax break, though it could become a bargaining issue later in the session.
Gas prices are higher now than at any other time since the Persian Gulf War.
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