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ND HB1208
Bill
Status
1/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Lawrence Klemin
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AI Summary
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Reduces motor vehicle fuel tax from 23 cents to 11 cents per gallon, special fuel tax from 23 cents to 11 cents per gallon, propane tax from 2 percent to 1 percent, diesel and other special fuels tax from 4 cents to 2 cents per gallon, and aviation fuel tax from 8 cents to 4 cents per gallon.
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Creates new section 54-27-19.3 requiring monthly transfers from the state general fund based on the difference between old and new tax rates, with amounts distributed to township highway fund (2.7%), public transportation fund (1.5%), counties and cities (34.5%), state highway fund (61.3%), and state aeronautics commission special fund.
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Requires refiners, suppliers, distributors, and retailers to pass tax reductions on to subsequent purchasers so consumers ultimately receive the tax savings.
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Establishes that tax reduction provisions apply to any legislative changes in tax rates, ensuring savings flow through the supply chain to end consumers.
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Effective for taxable events occurring after June 30, 2013.
Legislative Description
Reduction of the tax rate of motor vehicle fuels, special fuels, and aircraft fuels taxes; to provide for transfers; and to provide an effective date.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 16 nays 75
2/4/2013