The following House Files were introduced:
Westerberg; Abeler; Olson, M.; Erhardt; Tingelstad; Lindner; Dempsey; Nornes; Severson and Jaros introduced:
H. F. 3183, A bill for an act relating to taxation; imposing a "dime-a-drink" tax on alcoholic beverages; increasing the tax on cigarettes and tobacco products; eliminating the MinnesotaCare tax on health care providers; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2002, sections 62Q.095, subdivision 6; 214.16, subdivisions 2, 3; 297F.05, subdivisions 3, 4; 297F.10, subdivision 2; 297G.05, subdivisions 1, 2; 297G.10; Minnesota Statutes 2003 Supplement, sections 270.06; 270B.14, subdivision 1; 297F.05, subdivision 1; 297F.10, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 16A; 297F; 297G; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2002, sections 13.4967, subdivision 3; 295.50, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 6, 6a, 7, 9c, 10a, 10b, 12b, 13, 14, 15; 295.51; 295.52; 295.53, subdivisions 2, 3, 4a; 295.54; 295.55, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; 295.56; 295.57; 295.58; 295.581; 295.582; 295.59; Minnesota Statutes 2003 Supplement, sections 295.50, subdivision 9b; 295.53, subdivision 1; 295.55, subdivision 2.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Taxes.
Juhnke introduced:
H. F. 3184, A bill for an act relating to education finance; authorizing a special levy for Common School District No. 815, Prinsburg.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Education Finance.
Ellison introduced:
H. F. 3185, A resolution affirming the Minnesota Legislature's commitment to the civil freedoms guaranteed by the constitutions of Minnesota and the United States.
The bill was read for the first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary Policy and Finance.