Excise tax on wind

Idaho is considering giving voters in each county the ability to approve wind turbines. The county would also be able to levy an excise tax of $2.5 million, or more, on each turbines. HB 317 (2025 | ID) This article calls the bill “gangster. ” This confounds my Swedish sensibilities, should we should talk about governing as gangster?  

Governing | New Idaho Excise Tax Bill Goes ‘Gangster’ on Wind Farm Projects