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State Representative Kim Norton
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REPRESENTATIVES LIEBLING, NORTON AND WELTI INTRODUCE KEY LEGISLATION
ST PAUL, MN - State Representatives Tina Liebling, Andy Welti and Kim Norton joined their fellow Democrats in the House today to roll out the first bills to be introduced in the 2007 legislative session. Each of the bills reflect the focus on core issues Democrats promised, centering on education, health care, lower property taxes and renewable energy.
"I believe these bills demonstrate our commitment to the issues most important to the future success of Minnesota." said Liebling, an Assistant Majority Leader in the House. Citing House DFLers' commitment to fiscal responsibility, she continued, "These initiatives will have a significant impact on the quality of life for people across the state, they are affordable, and they will save the state money in later years."
The proposals include bills to provide health coverage for all Minnesota children, and three related to education; all day kindergarten, a funding increase for Early Childhood Family Education and an increase in the basic formula for K-12 schools. A proposal to increase the percentage of retail electric sales generated from eligible renewable sources to 25% by the year 2020, and a pair of tax bills offering addressing property tax relief and $20 million in tax relief to Minnesota taxpayers, including college students and their families, teachers and military personnel round out the package.
Norton, a freshman legislator, is co-author of the property tax relief bill. "Property taxes in Minnesota have gotten out of hand," said Norton. "I'm confident that this bill will start to ease the burden so many homeowners have felt in recent years, and I'm proud to be a part of this effort."
All of these proposals will now begin the complex legislative process, however with a majority party in both houses committed to bipartisan progress for the state, and widespread support throughout the legislature, prospects for the bills appear bright.
Rep. Welti expressed optimism about the eventual passage of the initiatives. "These are proposals that both Democrats and Republicans can get behind," he said. "They address key issues in a fiscally responsible way, and achieve goals we all support, like lowering property taxes, making sure every child in Minnesota has health care and giving our kids the education they need to compete in the global economy."
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