Office of the Governor Docket 260254 Other

in-20260722-IR-GOV260254EOA: STATE OF INDIANA

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Summary

FOR: CONTINUATION OF SECOND ENERGY EMERGENCY AND WAIVER OF GAS SALES AND EXCISE TAXES WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, I signed Executive Order 26-13 which declared a second consecutive energy emergency for all counties in the State of Indiana; WHEREAS, the ongoing conflict with the leading state sponsor of terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran, continues to threaten the global supply of oil; WHEREAS, between 20% and 25% of the world's crude oil production is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz; WHEREAS, Iran has continued its state-sponsored terrorism and there is instability and uncertainty for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to shipping delays and backlogs; WHEREAS, under IC 10-14-3-13, the governor may suspend and modify transportation-related requirements, including the provisions of any state statute regulating transportation or the orders or rules of any state agency if strict compliance with any of the provisions would prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the energy emergency; WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Use Tax functions as a sales tax on gasoline for consumers; WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Use Tax established by IC 6-2.5-3.5-15 is a state statute regulating transportation; WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Excise Tax functions as an excise tax on gasoline for consumers; and WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Excise Tax established by IC 6-6-1.1-201 is a state statute regulating transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, MIKE BRAUN, by...

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STATE OF INDIANA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT INDIANAPOLIS EXECUTIVE ORDER: 26-16 FOR: CONTINUATION OF SECOND ENERGY EMERGENCY AND WAIVER OF GAS SALES AND EXCISE TAXES TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS. WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, I signed Executive Order 26-13 which declared a second consecutive energy emergency for all counties in the State of Indiana; WHEREAS, Executive Order 26-13 will expire on July 7, 2026; WHEREAS, the ongoing conflict with the leading state sponsor of terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran, continues to threaten the global supply of oil; WHEREAS, between 20% and 25% of the world's crude oil production is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz; WHEREAS, Iran has continued its state-sponsored terrorism and there is instability and uncertainty for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to shipping delays and backlogs; WHEREAS, under IC 10-14-3-13, the governor may suspend and modify transportation-related requirements, including the provisions of any state statute regulating transportation or the orders or rules of any state agency if strict compliance with any of the provisions would prevent, hinder, or delay necessary action in coping with the energy emergency; WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Use Tax functions as a sales tax on gasoline for consumers; WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Use Tax established by IC 6-2.5-3.5-15 is a state statute regulating transportation; WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Excise Tax functions as an excise tax on gasoline for consumers; and WHEREAS, the Indiana Gasoline Excise Tax established by IC 6-6-1.1-201 is a state statute regulating transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, MIKE BRAUN, by virtue of the authority vested in me as the Governor of the State of Indiana, do hereby order the following: Mike Braun Governor of Indiana ATTEST: Diego Morales Secretary of State

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