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03-07-2007, 05:45 AM
http://www.kirotv.com/news/11187486/detail.html?rss=sea&psp=news
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The state could enter into agreements with tribes to allow continued collection of the state gas tax on the tribes' reservations under a measure passed by the Senate in Olympia Tuesday.
The measure passed on a 34-14 vote, with one lawmaker excused. It now heads to the House.
The measure is in response to a 2005 U.S. District Court ruling that upheld tribal sovereignty over taxation and opened the door for all tribal retailers to avoid the state fuel tax of 34 cents a gallon. The bill would rework state gas tax statutes to ensure that tribes continue collecting the state tax, which will increase to 36 cents per gallon next year.
The bill would allow the revenue to be shared by the state and tribes per compact. State gas taxes are used for road projects.
The measure passed the Senate last year, but got stopped up in the House.
**SCHNIPP**
Man! Talsk about one-hit-wonders! Is the Legislature looking at anything other than new ways to raise more taxes herein Washington???!!
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The state could enter into agreements with tribes to allow continued collection of the state gas tax on the tribes' reservations under a measure passed by the Senate in Olympia Tuesday.
The measure passed on a 34-14 vote, with one lawmaker excused. It now heads to the House.
The measure is in response to a 2005 U.S. District Court ruling that upheld tribal sovereignty over taxation and opened the door for all tribal retailers to avoid the state fuel tax of 34 cents a gallon. The bill would rework state gas tax statutes to ensure that tribes continue collecting the state tax, which will increase to 36 cents per gallon next year.
The bill would allow the revenue to be shared by the state and tribes per compact. State gas taxes are used for road projects.
The measure passed the Senate last year, but got stopped up in the House.
**SCHNIPP**
Man! Talsk about one-hit-wonders! Is the Legislature looking at anything other than new ways to raise more taxes herein Washington???!!