Whether your gas tank is big or small, everyone has been feeling pain at the pump. And for some, it is altering their summer travel plans. Our Beth Jones takes a look at new legislation aimed at enticing people back on the roads for certain holiday weekends.

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WESTMORELAND, N.Y. -- For many people, high gas prices have really started to have an impact.

Robert Dunn, who is traveling this summer, said "It really hits your pocketbook. You really notice it if you're spending. It's almost the price of an airline ticket."

And for some drivers, getting hit in the wallet means not hitting the road for summer vacations. Lee Berg usually visits family in Massachusetts, but can't swing the gas money this summer.

"My sister has a home there and we like to visit, but we really can't afford it this year. We're going to be camping closer to home," said Berg.

But legislation just passed by the State Senate may brighten the outlook for summer travelers. It proposes that state gas taxes be suspended for the major summer holidays like the 4th of July and Labor Day weekend.

James Seward, a Republican Senator from Oneonta, explained "We're hoping that that will make traveling on these key weekends this summer more affordable and also help maintain our strong tourism industry throughout the region."

The proposed tax break could mean a savings of at least 30 cents per gallon. Travelers agree every little bit helps.

Robert Dunn says its a combination of factors. "The addition of the gas tax with the high price of gasoline is what makes it difficult. The two together, the increase makes it difficult. If there's some kind of break that would be good."

Less money at the pump could mean more people in the drivers seat headed for vacation.