Minnesota Majority has launched a new cable TV ad campaign calling attention to state representatives who voted for a $1.5 billion tax hike on Minnesota’s working families last week. The bill, HF 2323 would have eliminated state mortgage interest and charitable contribution deductions, allowed counties to ditch property tax hike caps and impose new sales taxes and raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol and recreational vehicles (ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, etc). The bill also establishes a new top tax rate of 9% on incomes over $169,000. This would be one of the highest state income tax rates in the nation.

 

The Senate recently passed a similar bill, and differences in the House and Senate bills were hammered out in a conference committee. The resulting tax bill has already been vetoed by Governor Pawlenty, forcing legislators back to the drawing board.

 

The ad draws attention to the legislators who supported these huge tax hikes, and provides a phone number for constituents to call. Upon calling, the constituent is provided recorded background information on their representative and the bill in question and then connected directly to their legislator’s office. This allows constituents a convenient way to provide feedback to their legislators.

 

If these ads aren’t running in your district, you can still easily make your voice heard by contacting your legislator using the tools below.