Hughes said he hopes other legislators, should they vote against a true flat rate income tax, would likewise "be forthright, up front," on the reasons they oppose the tax.

In a task force meeting several months ago, Hughes made the motion to draft a true flat rate tax bill, with no deductions. That bill will be on the next agenda, Bramble said.

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Scheduled public hearings

Exact locations will be announced later.

• Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m., Salt Lake City;

• Oct. 25, noon, Vernal;

• Oct. 25; 6 p.m., Price;

• Oct. 26; 6 p.m., Provo;

• Oct. 27; noon, Cedar City;

• Oct. 27; 6 p.m., St. George.

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