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Senate passes coal severance tax cut after heated debate on long-term revenue impact
2344378 · February 18, 2025
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Summary
House Bill 75, which reduces the coal severance tax rate, passed the Senate after lengthy debate about fiscal impacts, generational equity and where severance revenue is allocated.
The Senate on Tuesday passed House Bill 75, a measure lowering the coal severance tax rate, after extended floor debate that questioned long-term effects on state revenue and whether the tax cut would primarily benefit companies or railroads.
Senator Case spoke against the bill, arguing it would not materially affect coal production but would reduce state revenue and shift value to company…
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