STATE OF MINNESOTA SIXTY SECOND MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EIGHTY-SIXTH SESSION
TAXES COMMITTEE
Representative Lenczewski, Chair of the Tax Committee, called the meeting to order at 10:43AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in Room 10 of the State Office Building.
The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll:
Members present:
LENCZEWSKI, Ann (Chair)
ANDERSON, Sarah
BROD, Laura
CARLSON, Lyndon
DAVIDS, Greg
DAVNIE, Jim
DEMMER, Randy
DITTRICH, Denise
DOWNEY, Keith
EASTLUND, Rob
GARDNER, Paul
GAROFALO, Pat
HILSTROM, Deb
KOENEN, Lyle
KOHLS, Paul
LESCH, John
LIEBLING, Tina
LOEFFLER, Diane
LOON, Jenifer
MARQUART, Paul
MULLERY, Joe
REINERT, Roger
RUUD, Maria
SOLBERG, Loren
TILLBERRY Tom
Members Excused:
DILL, David
LANNING, Morrie
MURPHY, Erin
RUKAVINA, Tom
ZELLERS, Kurt
A quorum was present.
Representative Lenczewski moved HF2925 before the committee.
HF2925-Kath-Public facilities programs amended and technical changes made
Testifying on HF2925:
Jeff Freeman, Public Facilities Authority
Representative Lenczewski moved that HF2925 pass and be sent to the General Register. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE BILL WAS PASSED AND SENT TO THE GENERAL REGISTER.
Representative Marquart moved HF3658 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF3658-Haws-Sales and use taxes exempted for construction materials and equipment used in the construction and improvement of a regional wastewater treatment facility
Representative Marquart moved amendment
H3658A1. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF3658 as amended:
Dave Kleis, Mayor, City of St. Cloud
Patti Gartland, Sartell City Administrator
Shaunna Johnson, Waite Park, City Administrator
HF3658 was laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Hilstrom moved HF2592 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF2592-Falk-Sales tax exemptions provided for public safety radio communications equipment upgrade purchased by counties.
Representative Hilstrom moved amendment
H2592DE1. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
HF2592 was laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Loon moved HF2779 for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
HF2779-Torkelson-Public safety radio system exemption expanded.
Representative Loon moved amendment
H2779DE1. THE MOTION PREVAILED, THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.
Testifying on HF2779:
Scott Wiggins, Department of Public Safety
HF2779 was laid over as amended for possible inclusion in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Representative Lenczewski adjourned the committee.
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Representative Ann Lenczewski, Chair
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Sasha Bergman, Committee Legislative Assistant