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~ , . P1lGE TIiO UPDlI.TE OF LEGJ:SIATIVE ISSUES 5. SUmmary Budget Information: An interesting bill being proposed in the senate, Senate File #734. '!his bill would recreate the I:xJard of local government "Innovation and Cooperation" providin;J local goverrunental units with waivers of state rules an:i laws that are demonstrated to be obstructive to cooperation and consolidated services. 'lhe I:xJard would also have the authority to provide pl~ technical assistance and start up grants an:i aide to encourage local cooperative efforts. '!his process is an option. Counties are owosed. Same cities spoke against this. 6. Senate File #679: It allows dice on premises licensed to sell liqu= . 'lhere is some a:mcern regarding the effect fran proponents of gaming on Indian Reservations. 7. Gas Tax Bill; Senate File #794: Increases gas taxes by $.05 JUly 1, 1993 to March 1, 1994. 'lhereafter it will ern. with an annual adjusbnent based on consumer price Wex and ~ in fuel coI1SUllption. It also creates a transportation tax of 1% on the purchase of motor vehicles. There is some question regarding constitutionality of this sales tax. lMC has a concern that this provides no dollars to local governments trust fund although it is not oppose:1. . 8. Senate File #820: Establishes new guidelines for tax increment districts in manufacturing facilities. 'lhese would not be subject to the state aid penalty and would limit a district to 12 years along with other areas in the market value being set. Also in House File #870 the But For Test would require district to discourage ll'OVement of other operations to other states with the result of increased employment for the state = preserving or enhancing the statewide tax base. '!his would be in Manufacturing TIT district. 'lhe House version would also limit the TIF to 10 years . If you have any questions regarding any of these issues, please give me a call. .