R040-9900

10 		   A RESOLUTION CONCERNING

20 		REPEALING FEDERAL GASOLINE TAXES



30	WHEREAS:		The price for gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline is nearing $2.00 per gallon in

40 			some parts of the United States; and,



50	WHEREAS:		Many low-income workers are forced to the spend many more dollars on the 

60 			fuel to commute to and from work because of high prices; and,



70	WHEREAS:		The Federal Government is enjoying record budget surplus; and,



80	WHEREAS:		Elimination of Federal gasoline taxes would help low-income families reduce

90 			fuel costs and focus their resources on their children's growth and development.



100	THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:	That the Maryland Student Legislature urges the repeal of all

110 			Federal gasoline taxes; and,



120	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:	That the Maryland Student Legislature urges a ban on any new

130 			taxes that could hurt America's working parents who are struggling to provide

140 			for themselves or their children.



150	MANDATES:		President William Jefferson Clinton

160 			Speaker of the House Dennis J. Haster

170 			Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott

180 			House Appropriations Committee Chairman John Kasich

190 			Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Pete Dominici

200 			President of the (MD) Senate Thomas V. "Mike" Miller

210 			Speaker of the (MD) House Casper Taylor







Sponsor:

Michael Anderson

Salisbury State University

Box 1034

Salisbury, MD 21801

410-548-2888