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Overview of the 48th Legislature Regular Session

Explore the key details of the 48th Legislature's first regular session, including budget allocations, tax cuts, major issues, bills introduced, and more. Gain insights into the legislative agenda and outcomes from this significant session in 2007.

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Overview of the 48th Legislature Regular Session

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  1. 48th Legislature First Regular Session Senate 17 Republicans 13 Democrats House 33 Republicans 27 Democrats Days – 164 Bills Introduced – 1434 Bills Signed – 296 Bills Vetoed – 22 General Effective Date - Sept. 19, 2007

  2. 48th Legislature First Regular Session Budget $10.6 Billion • Tax Cuts - House wanted $64 million; got $10M • No R&D • Acceleration in five years • 529 deduction at state level • State Pay - 3.25% • Teacher pay - $46 million • Schools - no bonding, $370 million ($120M more) • Medical campus - $25M; ($100M over 4 yrs) • Prisons - 6,000 new beds • Transportation - bond extension; STAN projects

  3. 48th Legislature First Regular Session MAJOR ISSUES • Municipal Development Fees (SB 1423) • P & Z Alternates (SB 1082) • Energy Plans (HB 2638) • Municipal Tax Incentives (HB 2515) • State Trust Land (DID NOT PASS) • Air Quality (HB 1552)

  4. THANK YOU

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