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House backs bill to cut carrier fuel tax at Salt Lake City International to spur in‑state fueling
Summary
Lawmakers approved a measure to remove the state portion of the fuel tax for commercial carriers at Salt Lake City International, with sponsors saying the change will make in‑state fueling more attractive and supporters noting that local airport allocations remain intact. The bill was returned to the Senate for signature.
The Utah House on Feb. 23 approved a second substitute to Senate Bill 49 that reduces the state fuel‑tax charge for commercial airline carriers fueling at Salt Lake City International Airport, a change sponsors said will encourage airlines to buy more fuel inside the state.
Representative Harper, sponsor, said the measure "takes the fuel tax and lowered it off of all airline carriers at Salt Lake…
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