The New York State Senate has passed legislation to suspend the state's gasoline tax for the summer, immediately saving drivers 32 cents. But there's opposition from the assembly and from Governor David Paterson.

That opposition is a result of a potential 500 million dollar hole that would end up in the state budget, if the gas tax is passed by both houses and the governor. Also, assembly members are reminding senators that there is no guarantee oil companies will lower their costs.

State senators passed the gas tax relief bill Wednesday, but not without a lengthy debate from within their own house.

Senator Joe Griffo was one of the 46 who voted in favor of the gas tax cut. He says the root of the problem lies on the federal level however this tax cut represents an immediate relief.

The hold up is going to be in the assembly, however not everyone there is opposed to the gas tax cut.

Assemblyman David Townsend says politics are playing a factor.

Assemblywoman Roann Destito is one of those democrats who can't support the cut unless answers as to where the 500 million dollar shortfall will be made up. In case your wondering that gas tax goes to fund roads and bridges in New York State.

Assemblywoman Roann Destito says because of that tax most local projects can be done, including the state pitching in a portion of the reconstruction of the north - south arterial.

State Senator Griffo says those funds won't be hurt in the future, and the state can even redirect some resources to help make up for the losses.