b'2022 Post WPMAEXPOIDAHO Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association State Report IPM&CSA Legislative Agenda: Idaho Joins Surrounding Industry Issues to WatchStates to OpposeIPM&CSA representativesare on the ground and engagedWashingtons Fuel Export Tax with lawmakers during the 2022 session. Here are some issues toIn the category of really bad ideas, watch: (IPM&CSA Position) Washington state lawmakers recently Retailproposed a six-cent per gallon export tax Lottery on all fuel leaving the state of Washington. H607 - Powerballretains the game in Idaho This misguided legislation applied notIdaho Insider only to fuel pulled from Spokane, but (IPM&CSA Supports) also fuel received in Pasco, Washington. Tobacco/vaping/alcoholLikely unconstitutional as a violation ofSuzanne Budge S1284Age of tobacco use, possessionraises the age in the U.S. Commerce Clause, an exportIPM&CSAExecutive Director Idaho from 18 to 21 (IPM&CSA Supports)tax on fuel falls heavily on north Idaho S1285Tobacco, local regulations prohibited and Oregon. Reaction from surrounding states was swift(IPM&CSA Supports)and strong with the Governors of Idaho, Oregon, AlaskaS1308Liquor, serving agedrops the age to 17 and Utah responding to Washingtons Governor Enslee(IPM&CSA Supports) to oppose the tax and ask for his Veto. Idaho lawmakersquickly jumped into the fray:Credit Card Interchange fees - Governor Little and Attorney General Wasden sent a letter and S1293removes interchange fee from sales tax portion of a transaction (IPM&CSA Supports) issued a press release denouncing the tax. TaxesIncome / Property / Sales Tax - The Idaho legislature passed HJM5, a Memorial condemning H436 - $600 million income tax relief / rebate & Washingtons proposal. rate reduction (IPM&CSA Supports)- Dozens of Idaho business and resource groups signed a letter Property Taxes (limitations, freeze, homeownersexemption, circuit-breaker)opposing the tax, and,Sales Tax / Tax Credit on Groceries - The Speaker of the Idaho House penned a widely publishedEnvironmental guest opinion opposing the tax.S1254DEQ Air quality programs / In the end, the bill was withdrawn by the sponsor, and none tooTreasure Valley emissions programsoon, as states were preparing to back up their opposition with S1264DEQ - Land remediation, rescission retaliatory legislation and legal challenges. We appreciate Idaho (IPM&CSA Supports) state leadership and unity in opposing this misguided effort Employmentfrom our neighbor to the west. H450 - UI Rate Freeze (IPM&CSA Supports)Legislative Wrap-UpH444 - COVID liability protection Its never safe to leave the Statehouse during the final days of (IPM&CSA Supports) the legislature, as much of the action takes place during the Transportation / Vehicleswaning days of the session. The going home issues in 2022 will 1307 - License Plate, Single include the Governors priorities of $600 million in direct tax relief to Idaho citizens, funding for education, and vast amounts Federal Funds - Infrastructure & COVID Reliefof federal money for infrastructurebe it roads and bridges, Transportation, broadband, workforce training, and then some. water and sewer, broadband and then some. Be on the lookout for a thorough review after the 2022 session wraps up. On the horizon: 2022 election cycle with new legislative and congressional districts in play. Look for a huge turnover in legislative districts and who represents you at the Statehouse. continued on page 30WPMA News / Spring 202229'