Quotes by Rep. Wayne Harper

“The House agrees on one thing: The vast majority of tax cuts must go into the pockets of individuals, not businesses.”

“We want to encourage businesses who have employees here and export products. We should give them the ability to choose which kind of tax formula they want to use.”

“A third-degree felony changes a lot of things. Im not comfortable with that penalty.”

“I really believe its appropriate and important for us to do this.”

“It is in recognition of what people value, for those who give so much for the community and country. When you give the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the community or this country, you deserve some recognition.”

“Yes, two of our (business development) bills didnt make it ? not part of the (tax cut) compromises between House and Senate leaders.”

“Were just putting it there.”

“What should the tax policy be for the state of Utah in conjunction with sales tax? Sales tax is a state tax and it should be imposed and managed by the state.”

“I have some heartburn with maybe doing some partial or full property tax shifts on this. Its become pretty apparent to me as Ive been dealing with this ... there will be more states over next few years going to a unified statewide rate because of problems theyre experiencing with their sales tax. We have states now above 12 percent with sales tax with most of their consumable goods.”

“This is a great chance for the state to move to a progressive tax system.”