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ND HB1208

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2013

Primary Sponsor

Lawrence Klemin

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Origin

House of Representatives

63rd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires refiners, suppliers, distributors, and retailers to pass tax reductions on to subsequent purchasers so consumers ultimately receive the tax savings.

  • Establishes that tax reduction provisions apply to any legislative changes in tax rates, ensuring savings flow through the supply chain to end consumers.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation1/14/2013

Full Bill Text

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