Minutes

Present: Senator Thomas M. Bakk, Senator Roger C. Chamberlain, Senator D. Scott Dibble, Senator Gretchen M. Hoffman, Senator John Howe, Senator Warren Limmer, Senator John Marty, Senator Geoff Michel, Senator Julianne E. Ortman, Senator Ann H. Rest, Senator Julie A. Rosen, Senator Rod Skoe

Absent: Senator David H. Senjem

Senator Julianne E. Ortman called the meeting to order at 8:35 AM.

S.F. 1596: Senator Ortman: Exempting first $100,000 in commercial-industrial property from state general levy, phasing-out state general levy, increasing homeowner property tax refund programs.



Senator Ortman moved that S.F. 1596, discussion only. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 1624: Senator Pederson: Reduction of business property taxes.



Senator Chamberlain moved that S.F. 1624, as amended, be laid over. - MOTION ADOPTED.

S.F. 1972: Senator Ortman: Phase-out of state property tax and increase in homeowner property tax refund program.



Senator Ortman moved that S.F. 1972, discussion only. - MOTION ADOPTED.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 AM.

Senator Julianne E. Ortman, Chair	Jenna Temte, Legislative Assistant