An attempt to fix a one-digit error was rejected by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
Sponsored by Rep. Bernie Lieder (DFL-Crookston) and Sen. Steve Murphy (DFL-Red Wing), the bill would have corrected a typo in the transportation finance law that was overridden early this year.
That law provides for transition tax rates on motor fuels, including a 10 percent gas tax rate increase from 20 cents per gallon to 22 cents. Additionally, the tax rate on alternative fuels was proportionally increased by 10 percent.
A 10 percent tax rate increase on compressed natural gas would have increased it from $1.739 per thousand cubic feet to $1.913. However, the veto override had an extra numeral after the decimal point, listing the new rate as $1.1913 per thousand cubic feet.
In his May 5 veto letter, Pawlenty said he opposed the tax increase before and continues to do so.
HF3868/SF3564*/CH264
At Issue: Report takes aim at MnDOT
Department actions criticized in bridge collapse report
(view full story)
Published 5/30/2008
At Issue: Two out of three
Pair of safety provisions highlight transportation policy plan
(view full story)
Published 5/9/2008
At Issue: A promise is a promise
With a merger with Delta in the future, legislators want Northwest Airlines to live up to its word
(view full story)
Published 5/2/2008
At Issue: Bill over troubled water
House and Senate stalled on building a bridge to survivor compensation
(view full story)
Published 4/25/2008
At Issue: Transportation plan becomes law
House, Senate override Pawlenty veto for first time this biennium
(view full story)
Published 2/29/2008
At Issue: Possible political problems for six
Republicans who overrode veto already lost leadership positions
(view full story)
Published 2/29/2008
Minnesota Index
Figures and statistics on state roads
(view full story)
Published 2/22/2008