House defeats gas tax bill, 32-37

The House has voted 32-37 on the gas tax increase bill, HB 135a, defeating the bill. Here is House Transportation Chairwoman JoAn Wood’s entire closing debate: “The people of the state of Idaho who trust us to look at their circumstances and make decisions look to this House. This House is the voice of the people. I believe in the system, Mr. Speaker. Debate is closed.”