Legislature Must Approve Governor Burgum’s Flat Tax Plan If It Passes A Flat Tax For Oil

The oil industry has been vaccinated against the anti-"out-of-state" plague that has infected the legislature this year. All North Dakotans must be granted tax reform in the name of fairness.

Yesterday, the House voted 72-21 to eliminate the oil tax trigger.

From the Bismarck Tribune:

“The state House of Representatives voted 72-21 on Thursday to approve House Bill 1286, which would abolish a requirement that oil producers pay a heftier tax rate when the commodity’s price hits high levels. The bill will head to the Senate.

The proposal spons…