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H.R. 2690 (98th)

Severance Tax Equity Act of 1983

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Introduced

21 April 1983

Last action

26 April 1983 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

Sponsors

Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

29 August 2025

Taxation

Summary

Severance Tax Equity Act of 1983 - Limits the amount of severance taxes imposed by States on oil, natural gas, and coal. Sets such limit at the amount of costs incurred by a State which are directly attributable to the production within the State of crude oil, natural gas or coal. Sets forth enforcement procedures. Allows the Attorney General or any person who pays a severance tax to bring a civil action in a district court of the United States in order to enforce such limitation.

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Timeline

  1. 21 April 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 April 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 April 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 April 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

    Source: Committee

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