Now here’s an idea:

Rep. Jerry Dockham, a Davidson County Republican, has filed the Geithner Tax Fairness for N.C. Citizens Act, named for the Treasury secretary … Dockham’s bill would allow North Carolinians who owe $50,000 or less in back taxes on their state income tax to also avoid a penalty fine.

“If he got that benefit, I think the average citizen should get the same courtesy,” Dockham said.

Access the full bill text here.