State of Minnesota

SENATE BILL INTRODUCTIONS

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

11:00 A.M.

TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS

Introduction and First Reading of Senate Bills

The following bills were read the first time.

Senators Marty and Foley introduced--

S.F. No. 3775: A bill for an act relating to taxation; clarifying that the tax on cigarettes and tobacco products imposed under Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 4, article 4, is a tax, not a fee; amending Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, sections 256.9658; 325D.32, subdivision 9; Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 4, article 4, sections 5; 6; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 16A.725.

Referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Senator Clark introduced--

S.F. No. 3776: A bill for an act relating to taxation; individual income; reducing marriage penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, sections 290.067, subdivision 2a; 290.0671, subdivisions 1, 1a; 290.091, subdivision 3.

Referred to the Committee on Taxes.

Senator Koch introduced--

S.F. No. 3777: A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying provisions for general assistance and MFIP programs; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, sections 256D.06, by adding a subdivision; 256J.12, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 256J.95, by adding subdivisions.

Referred to the Committee on Health and Family Security.

Senators Berglin, Kiscaden, Rosen and Senjem introduced--

S.F. No. 3778: A bill for an act relating to taxation; increasing the cigarette and tobacco products taxes; repealing the health impact fund and fee; transferring money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 297F.05, subdivisions 1, 3; Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, section 325D.32, subdivision 9; Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 4, article 4, section 5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2005 Supplement, sections 16A.725; 256.9658.

Referred to the Committee on Health and Family Security.