Idaho Challenges Utah Draft Refinery Tax Proposal Now
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Boise, Idaho — Idaho lawmakers filed House Joint Memorial No. 12 opposing a Utah draft bill that would cut Utah's at-the-pump gas tax by up to 50 percent and replace revenue with a refinery export tax. Idaho leaders, citing that 85 percent of Idaho's gasoline flows from Utah and Utah operates five refineries, warn the change could raise Idaho pump prices by roughly $0.25 per gallon and impose up to $250 million in costs on Idaho consumers and businesses. The memorial requests Utah reconsider the draft and outlines legal and economic concerns. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Winter 1948-49: Severe storms shut transportation and reshape Idaho preparedness.
- 2. November (recent): Sandpoint repeals its non-discrimination ordinance, first among 13 cities.
- 3. Rep. Bruce Skaug proposes a bill to preempt local anti-discrimination ordinances; committee advances hearing.
- 4. Utah drafts bill to cut consumer gas tax up to 50% and add a refinery tax.
- 5. Idaho files House Joint Memorial No.12 opposing Utah's draft, warning up to $250 million impact.
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