Idaho Capitol Watch
HJM 12: TRANSPORTATION TAX – States findings of the Legislature, opposes the neighboring state of Utah imposing an export tax on transportation fuels, and urges Utah to reconsider such tax.
House Joint Memorial 12 opposes Utah's proposed export tax on transportation fuels sold outside its borders, arguing it would impose hundreds of millions in costs on Idaho families, farmers, and businesses while violating constitutional export restrictions and interstate tax agreements.
Status
Second Reading (House) (January 30, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced January 29, 2026
Sponsors
- TRANSPORTATION AND DEFENSE COMMITTEE
- HJM 12
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- January 29, 2026 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
- January 30, 2026 — House: Reported Printed; Filed for Second Reading
- February 2, 2026 — House: Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
- February 17, 2026 — House: U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day (tabled)
- February 18, 2026 — House: U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day (tabled)
- February 19, 2026 — House: U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day (tabled)
- February 20, 2026 — House: U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 23, 2026 (tabled)
- February 23, 2026 — House: U.C. to be returned to Transportation & Defense Committee
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