STATE OF MINNESOTA THIRTIETH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY SIXTH-SESSION
TAX COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Representative Ann Lenczewski, Chair of the Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:02 P.M. on April 2, 2009 in Room 500N of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.
Members Present:
LENCZEWSKI, Ann (Chair)
ANDERSON, Sarah
BROD, Laura
CARLSON, Lyndon
DAVIDS, Gregory
DAVNIE, Jim
DEMMER, Randy
DILL, David
DITTRICH, Denise
DOWNEY, Keith
GARDNER, Paul
GAROFALO, Patrick
KOENEN, Lyle
KOHLS, Paul
LANNING, Morrie
LIEBLING, Tina
LOEFFLER, Diane
LOON, Jenifer
MARQUART, Paul
MULLERY, Joe
MURPHY, Erin
REINERT, Roger
RUUD, Maria
SOLBERG, Loren
TILLBERRY, Tom
ZELLERS, Kurt
Members excused:
EASTLUND, Rob
HILSTROM, Debra
LESCH, John
RUKAVINA, Tom
A quorum was present.
Representative Davnie moved HF1980.
HF1980-Davnie-Digital products taxed
Representative Davnie moved amendment
H1980DE2. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF1980: Steve Kranz, Sutherland, Asbill, and Brennan LLP.
Representative Davnie renewed his motion that HF1980 be laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Demmer moved HF937 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF937-Demmer-Job opportunity building zone amendments allowed to agreements under certain circumstances.
Testifying on HF937: Mark Lofthus, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development; Beth Kadoun, Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Representative Demmer moved amendment
H0937DE1. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Demmer renewed his motion that HF937 be laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Before the committee was HF72.
HF72-Norton-Lifelong learning account program established, tax credits allowed to employers and employees for contribution to lifelong learning accounts, funding provided and money appropriated (informational hearing only).
Testifying on HF72: Yuna Choi, Century High School student, Rochester, Minnesota;
Representative Mullery moved HF 1664 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF1664-Mullery-Occasional sales tax exclusion provision modified to omit watercraft.
Representative Mullery moved amendment
H1664A1. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Representative Mullery renewed his motion that HF1664 be laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Murphy moved the minutes of April 1, 2009. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE MINUTES WERE ADOPTED.
Before the committee was HF1782.
HF1782-Lenczewski- State government financing provisions modified relating to taxes, individual income, corporate franchise, property and sales and use, additions required, federal section 179 expensing allowances conformed, subtractions disallowed, nonrefundable credits allowed, refundable Minnesota child credit allowed, various provisions repealed, and money appropriated.
Testifying on HF1782: Tom Hesse, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; Jim Field, Minnesota Private Schools; Pete Noll, Minnesota Catholic Conference; Jennifer O’Rourke, League of Minnesota Cities; Tonya Orr, Minnesota Housing Finance Agency; Beth Kadoun, Minnesota Department of Revenue; Phil Griffin, Lifescience Alley; Mark Haveman, Minnesota Taxpayers Association.
The committee adjourned at 3:00 P.M.
Representative Ann Lenczewski, Chair
Sasha Bergman, Committee Legislative Assistant