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House defeats gas tax bill, 32-37

Rep. Frank Henderson, R-Post Falls, debates in favor of the bill to raise Idaho's gas tax by two cents a gallon next year. However, the House defeated the bill Thursday, on a 32-37 vote. (Betsy Russell / The Spokesman-Review)
Rep. Frank Henderson, R-Post Falls, debates in favor of the bill to raise Idaho's gas tax by two cents a gallon next year. However, the House defeated the bill Thursday, on a 32-37 vote. (Betsy Russell / The Spokesman-Review)

The House has voted 32-37 on the gas tax increase bill, HB 135a, defeating the bill. Here is House Transportation Chairwoman JoAn Wood's entire closing debate: "The people of the state of Idaho who trust us to look at their circumstances and make decisions look to this House. This House is the voice of the people. I believe in the system, Mr. Speaker. Debate is closed."

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