2017 Senate Bill 390

Earmark iron mine tax revenue to local ISD

Introduced in the Senate

May 18, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To earmark $500,000 of the annual revenue from a tax imposed on low grade iron ore to the local intermediate school district where the mine is located.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Nov. 30, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 12, 2017

Amendment offered

To establish that money in a state mine reclamation fund cannot be spent except with an appropriation enacted by the legislature.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 13, 2017

Amendment offered by Sen. David Knezek (D-5)

To require that any loss of school aid fund revenue under the bill be filled in with state general fund money.

The amendment failed 17 to 21 (details)

Passed in the Senate 25 to 13 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 13, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Feb. 14, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.