Minutes

Present: Senator Yvonne Prettner Solon - Chair, Senator John P. Doll - Vice Chair, Senator Ellen R. Anderson, Senator Jim Carlson, Senator Kevin L. Dahle, Senator D. Scott Dibble, Senator Michael J. Jungbauer, Senator Amy T. Koch, Senator Rick E. Olseen, Senator Ann H. Rest, Senator Julie A. Rosen, Senator Sandy Rummel, Senator David H. Senjem, Senator Kathy Sheran, Senator Dan Sparks, Senator Ray Vandeveer

Absent: No Members Absent

Senator Yvonne Prettner Solon called the meeting to order at 3:09

S.F. 3160: Senator Kubly: Community based energy development project owner powers.



Senator Rosen moved that S.F. 3160, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the . - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 3539: Senator Anderson: Economic development policy conformance with environmental policy.



Senator Anderson moved that S.F. 3539, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Finance Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 3540: Senator Anderson: Green economy transformation task force.



Senator Anderson moved that S.F. 3540, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the . - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 3341: Senator Jungbauer: Business Energy Accountability Act of 2008.



Senator Jungbauer moved that S.F. 3341, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the . - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 2657: Senator Skogen: Income tax credit for small wind power generator installations.



Senator Rosen moved that S.F. 2657, as amended, recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 3546: Senator Jungbauer: Property tax exemption for proposed electric generation peaking plant personal property.



Senator Jungbauer moved that S.F. 3546, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Taxes Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 1948: Senator Carlson: Resolution for governor to take action to prepare to meet the challenges of peak oil.



Senator Carlson moved that S.F. 1948, be recommended to pass and re-referred to the Rules and Administration Committee. - MOTION ADOPTED.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 pm. The meeting was recorded, and the materials distributed are attached to these minutes.

Senator Yvonne Prettner Solon, Chair	Marnie Burau Kesler, Legislative Assistant