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ID HJM005
JM
Status
3/8/2022
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Opposes a proposed six-cent-per-gallon tax on gasoline and diesel fuel exported from Washington to Idaho, intended to fund Washington transportation and other projects.
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Argues the proposed tax violates the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution by imposing an undue burden on interstate commerce and cites previous Supreme Court findings against similar taxing schemes.
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States Idaho businesses, manufacturers, farmers, truckers, and ranchers oppose the tax and that Idahoans should not be taxed by a legislative body in which they have no representation.
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Urges Governor Jay Inslee to publicly oppose the proposed tax and commit to vetoing the legislation if it reaches his desk.
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to forward a copy of the memorial to Governor Inslee and commits the Idaho Legislature to take all necessary actions to block the tax.
Legislative Description
States findings of the Legislature and requests that Governor Jay Inslee of Washington oppose and veto a proposed tax on fuel exports from Washington to Idaho.
TAXATION
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 10:18 a.m. on March 7, 2022
3/8/2022