House Journal: Page 17: Monday, January 13, 1997

The first tax issue before us this year is one that passed last
year in the House in a bipartisan manner. We will eliminate the
inheritance tax for children, grandchildren and stepchildren. A
tax on a person's legacy, be it a family farm or small business,
is contrary to the American dream. We will eliminate that tax.
When we have accomplished that early in the session, then we
will begin the debate on significantly reducing the rest of our
tax burden.
This session of the Iowa Legislature promises to be busy and
productive. We have spent much time this past year looking back
and celebrating 150 years of our history. Now, we look to our
future.
Our challenge and our goal must be to serve not only those who
live in Iowa now, but to set a course of prosperity with
stability for those who will live and grow up in Iowa in the
21st century.
So let us join together today with a commitment to work in a
bipartisan spirit and to make a positive difference for Iowans,
well into the next century.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
RULES SUSPENDED
Siegrist of Pottawattamie asked and received unanimous consent
to suspend the rules for a meeting of the committee on
administration today.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS
House Joint Resolution 1, by Garman, a joint resolution to
nullify an administrative rule of the department of corrections
concerning dietary requirements in jails and providing an
effective date.
Read first time and referred to committee on judiciary.
House File 1, by Van Maanen and Holveck, a bill for an act
relating to a moratorium on licenses to conduct gambling games
at pari-mutuel racetracks or on excursion boats and providing an
effective date.
Read first time and referred to committee on state government.
House File 2, by Millage, a bill for an act relating to
alternate and permanent access to a highway undergoing
construction or maintenance.
Read first time and referred to committee on transportation.
House File 3, by Jochum, a bill for an act requiring videos
produced by the state to be captioned for deaf and
hard-of-hearing persons.
Read first time and referred to committee on human resources.

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