The end is near, legislators predict

Deal in sight on deficit, property taxes Article Last Updated: 05/16/2008 10:57:26 PM CDT The 2008 legislative session could end tonight.

[Red Ryder]

Thursday, a state Senate committee killed Meli$$a Hortman's bill to put California in charge of Minnesota vehicle emissions.

Rep. Hortman has been on a bit of losing streak. First, her nanny state bill to make seat belt violations a primary offense was rejected by the full House and sent back to conference committee.

On Thursday, the Senate Business, Industry, and Jobs committee killed her California car bill on a 10-7 vote.

The vote goes to show just how liberal and out of touch this "moderate" really is. After all, both chambers are dominated by fellow democrats. In fact, the Senate is so dominated by DFLers that it has a veto-proof majority. Hortman couldn't even get her bill through the committee process and to the floor.

What does it say about your politics when your fellow Democrats kill your bill? Moreover, where's the work on real issues like health care and education? It seems Hortman's priorities are focused on things like seat belts, light bulbs, and the Olympics.

http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_927...

[Paul]

Red Ryder wrote:

Thursday, a state Senate committee killed Meli$$a Hortman's bill to put California in charge of Minnesota vehicle emissions.
Rep. Hortman has been on a bit of losing streak. First, her nanny state bill to make seat belt violations a primary offense was rejected by the full House and sent back to conference committee.
On Thursday, the Senate Business, Industry, and Jobs committee killed her California car bill on a 10-7 vote.
The vote goes to show just how liberal and out of touch this "moderate" really is. After all, both chambers are dominated by fellow democrats. In fact, the Senate is so dominated by DFLers that it has a veto-proof majority. Hortman couldn't even get her bill through the committee process and to the floor.
What does it say about your politics when your fellow Democrats kill your bill? Moreover, where's the work on real issues like health care and education? It seems Hortman's priorities are focused on things like seat belts, light bulbs, and the Olympics.
http://www.twincities.com/allheadlines/ci_927...

Why the jones for Hortman alone? After all, it was Marty's bill in the Senate - why no harsh words for him? Makes one wonder what else could be going no here....

[MikeWBL]

Thank you Gov Pawlenty for restoring some fiscal sanity in the MN House & MN Senate!

I was ready to out out of MN for 183 days per year and declare FL for residency if the House Property Tax Bill had passed. The House Tax Bill did nothing to cap or even curtail property tax increases but it did increase income taxes by eliminating the property tax deduction.

Retirees have Gov Pawlenty for tackling the rate of increase in property taxes. His temporary veto of the Central Corridor was brilliant. It brought the House DFL and the Senate DFL to the negotiating table. Great job Governor!!

[CyBear]

Paul wrote:

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Why the jones for Hortman alone? After all, it was Marty's bill in the Senate - why no harsh words for him? Makes one wonder what else could be going no here....

Paranoia from you, perhaps?

[Aaron]

You were willing to flee to FL for tax purposes unless a 3.9% property tax cap was imposed? You were willing to stay at a 4% annual increase, but would have left if it were 5 or 6% instead? Either this is a hollow threat, or you are incredibly attached to the 40 to 60 dollars a year you will save.

[Aaron]

Especially since in FL you will pay no state income tax. Are you an airline pilot, perchance? Because that didn't work out so good for that group, IIRC.

[Artist]

Just like a dog and pony show every year at the end of the session. Insult to persons intelligence. Pull a trick like this at any business you would get fired.