Thomas M. Bakk
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75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Capitol Building, Room 226St. Paul, MN 55155-1606651.296.8881



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CommitteesBack to Top Taxes, Chair Business, Industry and Jobs Finance - Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Budget Division Rules and Administration Taxes - Property Tax DivisionBills AuthoredBack to TopChief Author Bills2007-2008 Biennium Regular Session Status Report (PDF Document)2007-2008 Biennium Regular Session Status ListChief and Co-Author Bills2007-2008 Biennium Regular Session Status Report (PDF Document)2007-2008 Biennium Regular Session Status ListLegislative ServiceBack to TopElected: to the House 1994, re-elected 1996, 1998, 2000; to the Senate 2002, re-elected 2006Term: 2ndSpecial Legislative ConcernsBack to TopEconomic development, taxes, natural resources.Biographical DetailsBack to TopHome:CookHome Address:2361 Retreat Rd 55723Home Phone:218.666.5041Business:VirginiaBusiness

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Bills Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
HF3149Omnibus tax bill.05/18/2008Conference committee report, delete everything
SF2379Eminent domain reestablishment cost limit provisions modified.05/17/2008Governor's action Approval 05/15/08
HF3486Transportation policy provisions modified, and money appropriated.05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 287 05/08/08
HF3574Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center Authority authorized to enter construction work contra...05/12/2008Bill was repassed as amended by the Senate
SF2869Omnibus tax bill05/07/2008HF substituted by motion [HF3149]
SF3218Workers' Compensation Advisory Council recommendations adopted.05/05/2008Governor's action Approval 04/30/08
SF3291State building code application and enforcement regulation04/23/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3574
SF3832School districts lease purchase agreements limits04/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3169Business subsidy provisions modification03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF3791Petroleum product distribution by rail provisions modification03/19/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3774Outdoor sport equipment dealers, manufacturers and distributors franchise agreements regulation03/17/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3732Town of Crane Lake public access reversion or compensation requirement03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3733Timber sales provisions modification03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF0761Outdoor sport equipment dealers and manufacturers franchise agreements regulation03/11/2008Chief auth stricken, shown as co-auth Sparks
HF3201Omnibus technical tax bill; Tax policy and administration provisions modified relating to income,...03/10/2008Author added Murphy, M.
SF3076Lake Vermilion state park establishment03/10/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3579St. Louis county fire protection and first responder services property tax levy03/10/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3271Small business investment company credit03/06/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3433Aquatic plants harvest permit provisions modification03/04/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3219Snowmobile youthful operator training age exemption requirement modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3220Voyageurs national park navigable waters state employee federal law enforcement prohibition02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3292State building code application and enforcement regulation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3293State building code application and enforcement regulation02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3062Snowmobile registrations and trail stickers uniform expiration date; snowmobiles, off-highway mot...02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3075Pike River dam bond issue and appropriation02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3086St. Louis county tax-forfeited land sale02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2935Omnibus technical corrections tax bill02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2860Northshore Express intercity passenger rail service bond issue and appropriation02/20/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2805Midway township St. Louis county sanitary sewer district reconstruction grant bond issue and appr...02/18/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2565Conservation angling license creation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2633North Shore state parks and trails bond issue and appropriation02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2378Ambulance service interfacility transports requirements modifications02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2417Trauma triage and transportation system modifications02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2427Duluth food and beverage sales tax rate increase for entertainment and convention center improvem...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2479Knife River-Larsmont sanitary district appropriation reassignment to Duluth/North shore sanitary ...02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
HF2268Omnibus tax bill.05/21/2007Motion to concur with Senate amendments
HF2362Omnibus tax bill modifying income, property, franchise, sales and use, motor vehicle sales, healt...05/21/2007Joint rule 3.02(a), conference committee discharged, bill laid on table
SF2357Constitutional amendment to increase the income tax rate increase and property tax relief05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1131Omnibus game, fish, and lands bill modifying provisions relating to hunting, fishing, parks, and ...05/20/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF2319Duluth international airport terminal facilities bond issue and appropriation05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
HF2294Omnibus tax bill modifying property tax provisions, providing a homestead credit state refund, in...05/18/2007Motion to override veto
SF1933Public improvements and services financing provisions modifications05/16/2007Author stricken Ortman
SF0610Miscellaneous tax provisions modification05/09/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF2249Tax increment financing provisions modification05/09/2007Committee report: To pass
SF2282Motor vehicle operation restrictions under provisional drivers licenses eligibility modification05/04/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1024Omnibus tax bill04/27/2007HF substituted by motion [HF2362]
SF2057Airport authorities creation04/25/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF1895School districts low referendum revenue funding increase03/30/2007Author added Erickson Ropes
SF2039Workers compensation advisory council recommendations adoption03/23/2007Author stricken Rosen
SF2058PERA amyotrophic lateral sclerosis disability payment requirement03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2076Arrowhead regional corrections agency grant appropriation03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2003Cook Orr hospital district levy authority modification03/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2028Cook county hospital district tax levy authority modification03/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0611Tax data classification and clarification; class 1b homestead declarations03/19/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF1378Contraband cigarettes disposition provisions modification03/19/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF1795County based purchasing health plan proposal approval for Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Koochiching, Lak...03/19/2007Author added Erickson Ropes
SF1928Port of Duluth grain inspection services03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1950Bloomington mall of America tax increment financing district duration extension, tax increment di...03/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SC0006A senate concurrent resolution relating to the price of government; adopting revenue targets unde...03/14/2007Introduction
SF1793Ely sales and use tax imposition and bonding authority03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1848Prevailing wage provisions modification; transportation contracts oversight requirements modifica...03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1864Cook county lodging and admissions taxes03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1169Municipalities bond issuance authority for postemployment benefits to retired officers and employ...03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF1771Cook county local sales tax extension and bond issuance03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1785Sustainable forest incentives program provisions modifications03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1394Proctor additional sales and use tax imposition authority and bonding authority increase03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1357Public safety retirees conformance to federal tax regulations02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1219Midway township St. Louis county sanitary sewer district #1 reconstruction grant bond issue and a...02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1252Project labor agreements use for construction contracts regulation02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1132Angling season for lake trout in boundary waters canoe area (BWCA) wilderness modification02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1065Property tax exemption for disabled veterans homesteads02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1121Northshore Express intercity rail initiative bond issue and appropriation02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0977Manufactured and modular homes sourcing for sales tax purposes02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0978Property tax exemption for modular homes used as models by dealers02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0392Town of Crane Lake certificates of indebtedness issuance authorization02/15/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF0820Contractor payment withholding requirement02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0706Sales tax exemption for vending machine milk, water, fruit, fruit juices, yogurt and salad sales02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0707Lake county tax-forfeited lands apportionment proceeds suspension for Clair A. Nelson memorial fo...02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0709Shooting ranges target sales taxation treatment02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0597Bois Forte Band of Chippewa renewable energy grant02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0630Income tax subtraction for national service trust educational awards02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
HF0008Tax conformity provided for tax year 2006 to the federal teacher expense deduction, tuition subtr...02/01/2007Secretary of State Ch. 1 01/30/07
SF0395Minnesota conservation corps appropriation02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0407International wolf center building renovations appropriation02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0415Income tax information reporting expansion02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0313Cook county higher education project appropriation01/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0217Employee invention agreements employer rights forfeiture01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0272Lake county tax-forfeited land sale01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0201Brewpubs and small brewers off-sales regulation modification01/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0114Lake county tax-forfeited lands apportionment proceeds suspension01/17/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0017Income, franchise and property tax refunds federal conforming provisions01/16/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF8
SF0001School districts general education basic revenue formula allowance and referendum allowance modif...01/08/2007Author added Sieben


Bills Co-Sponsored
Bill name Last Action
SF2651Omnibus game and fish, lands, forestry and natural resources policy bill, and money appropriated.05/18/2008Conference committee report#
HF0413Outdoor sport equipment dealers franchise agreements with manufacturers regulated.05/17/2008Special Order: Amended
SF0875Minimum wage increased and indexed, training wage eliminated, and new employee notice required.05/16/2008Governor's action Veto
HF3722Omnibus economic development policy bill.05/13/2008Secretary of State Ch. 300 05/12/08
SF0543Employee Free Choice Act; resolution memorializing Congress to support the Employee Free Choice A...05/08/2008Governor's action Veto 05/08/08
HF3569University of Minnesota directed to study workers' health including lung health, and money approp...04/30/2008Secretary of State Ch. 248 04/28/08
SF3850Enhanced drivers license and enhanced identification card establishment04/30/2008Author added Bakk
SR0193A senate resolution honoring the University of Minnesota Duluth women's hockey team04/24/2008Introduction
SF1527Presidential primary establishment04/21/2008Committee report: To pass as amended
SF3300University of Minnesota taconite workers lung health study appropriation04/16/2008HF substituted on General Orders HF3569
SF2688Independent contractor status rule exception eliminated, and audit activities and report required.04/07/2008Governor's action Veto Ch. 172 04/04/08
SF3820St. Paul, Ramsey county and independent school district #625 proposed property tax hearing requir...04/02/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3573Health care reforms global modeling tool development and use03/27/2008Gen Ord: Stricken and re-referred to Finance
SF0539Employee workplace communications protection03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3471Unemployment benefits extension and regulations; corrections department unemployment division emp...03/25/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF3717Breach of insurance policy damages and attorney fees recovery03/19/2008Author stricken Vandeveer
HF2590Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board members authorized to serve two consecutive terms, an...03/18/2008Secretary of State Ch. 156 03/14/08
SF2580Disaster response vehicles motor vehicle sales tax and fees exemption03/17/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Taxes
SF3567St. Louis county civil service director civil service pilot projects03/13/2008Committee report: To pass
SF3722Aggregate resource preservation property tax program; aggregate production tax provisions modific...03/13/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3116Vexatious insurance claims practices penalties and attorney fees03/10/2008Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Judiciary
SF2418Emergency medical services regulatory board members consecutive terms authorization; trauma triag...03/06/2008HF substituted on Calendar HF2590
SF3532Police and firefighters relief associations amortization aid provisions modification03/06/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3390Duluth tax increment financing districts time extension03/03/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3177Trap tending frequency modification02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3249Independent school district #706, Virginia; funds transfer authorization02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3266Duluth teachers retirement fund association rule of 90 extension to post-1989 hires02/28/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3114Construction subcontractors prompt payment requirement02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF3128State budget revenue forecast inflation inclusion02/25/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2951Income tax credit for equity and opportunity in education02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2957University of Minnesota Duluth Voss-Kovach hall civil engineering addition bond issue and appropr...02/21/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2422General education aid permanent school fund receipts deduction requirement repeal02/20/2008Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF2600Angling and fish house license period modification02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2602Mille Lacs county albino deer hunting prohibition02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2663Plumbers license application time extension02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2687St. Louis county tax-forfeited and school trust fund lands lease for wind energy community based ...02/14/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2426Duluth entertainment and convention center (DECC) arena grant bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
SF2490State trails acquisition, construction and renovation bond issue and appropriation02/12/2008Introduction and first reading
HF0548Omnibus state government finance bill appropriating money for general legislative and administrat...05/21/2007Returned from Senate with amendment
HF1175Aircraft facilities state financing modified to allow flexibility in obtaining a new lessee for a...05/21/2007Returned from Senate
HF1208Construction code and licensing provisions modified, penalties and enforcement provided, statutes...05/21/2007Conference committee report
SF0108Walter F. Mondale Drive designated on Trunk Highway 53 in Duluth.05/21/2007House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
SF0184Registered nurses authorized to dispense oral contraceptives in family planning clinics; governme...05/21/2007H adopted SCC report and repassed bill
SF1398Patient visitation by health care agents provided; visitation rights and the right to designate a...05/21/2007House rule 4.20, interim disposition of bills, returned to Health and Human Services
SF2348Public ice facilities bond issue and appropriation05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2352Minnesota Health Care Act05/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0962Duluth aircraft facilities state financing modifications05/20/2007HF substituted on Calendar HF1175
SF1753Airport funding and state airports fund advisory task force established, report required, and mon...05/20/2007House conferees Dill; Rukavina; Beard
SF2326Brewpubs and small brewers regulation provisions modification05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2331Duluth Lake Superior zoo polar bear exhibit bond issue and appropriation05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2332Duluth sanitary sewer overflow facilities construction bond issue and appropriation05/19/2007Introduction and first reading
HF1283Independent contractor exemption certificates required, penalties provided, notice to the commiss...05/18/2007Reported to the House
SF0998Construction codes and licensing provisions recodification and modification05/16/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF0471State agencies contracting out of previously eliminated jobs restrictions05/14/2007Chief author stricken Pappas
SF0091Timber harvesting land withdrawal local economic impact statement requirement05/09/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2281Lake Superior Mississippi railroad scenic railway appropriation05/04/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0514Minnesota Family Investment Program unpaid work for cash assistance regulated.05/01/2007Received from Senate
SF2277Metropolitan airports commission property tax levy authority and new general obligation bonds iss...05/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0438Forest and agricultural product loads restrictions modification; tax-forfeited lands timber sales...04/25/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF1133St. Louis County civil service director provisions modified.04/23/2007Governor's action Approval 04/20/07
SF1119Land acquisition, landowner bill of rights and mineral interests requirements modifications; stat...04/20/2007Author added Sheran
SF1694Income tax credit for scholarship granting organizations04/16/2007Author added Michel
SF1937Towns payment in lieu of taxes continuation after incorporation04/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Taxes
SF2219Lake Superior oceangoing vessels ballast water treatment and discharge permits requirements04/12/2007Author added Dibble
SF1677Hair braiding regulation04/11/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
HF0736Ambulance service personnel longevity award and incentive program renamed the Cooper/Sams volunte...04/10/2007Secretary of State Ch. 11 04/02/07
SF0060Duluth postemployment benefits accounts authorized to pay benefits owed to retired employees and ...04/10/2007Governor's action Approval 03/30/07
SF0506Aquatic plants permit provisions modification03/31/2007Author added Sheran
SF1611Prekindergarten Education Act; basic general education formula allowance increase; university of ...03/31/2007Special Order
SF2054State budget reserve modification03/29/2007Received from Senate
SF2186Wood products manufacturing plant maintenance after closure03/29/2007Introduction and first reading
SF2182Gasoline and special fuel tax rate increase and motor vehicle sales tax revenue deposit modificat...03/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1769Prevailing wage law remedies and enforcement03/27/2007Committee report: To pass as amended
SF2166Virginia industrial park development grant bond issue and appropriation03/27/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1173Iron Range Miners memorial forest establishment03/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Environment and Natural Resources
SF1534Railroad Walkways Safety Act03/26/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF2062Laurentian energy authority renewable biomass energy production bond issue and appropriation03/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0636Emergency medical services award incentive program name change to Cooper/Sams volunteer ambulance...03/21/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF736
SF1103Independent contractor exemption certificate requirements and regulations03/19/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1893Alternative minimum tax income threshold inflation adjustment03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1894Insurance premiums for SEGIP group term contracts tax exemption03/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1804Rural medical residency program grant appropriation03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1818Local government nonconforming lots use requirements limitations03/14/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0260Timber permits voluntary termination03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1354Technical assistance and business training program appropriation03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1369Domestic partner health insurance eligibility03/12/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1713Cock pheasant bag limit modification03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1747Amusement games regulation03/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1617Trunk highway projects federal matching funds bond sale and appropriations; highway trust account03/08/2007Author added Tomassoni
SF0639Disabled persons assistive technology study and appropriation03/07/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1576Claimant agency definition modification for cities under revenue recapture act03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1599Cigarette distributor taxation discount03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1608Nuclear powered electric generating plants certificate of need issuance prohibition elimination03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1619St. Louis county heritage and arts center studies and planning activities appropriation03/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0165Greater Minnesota business development investments program03/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF0618Plumbers restricted license and practice regulation03/05/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF1471Natural resources research institute silvicultural research appropriation03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1521Teachers retirement association additional benefit entitlement03/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0756Waivered services program for persons with developmental disabilities counties repayment requirem...03/01/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF1386Iron range resources and rehabilitation board membership modifications03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1410Nonresident fishing fee modification03/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0804Ainsworth lumber company employees unemployment benefits addition02/28/2007Comm rpt: To pass and re-referred to Finance
SF1344School districts with declining enrollment marginal cost pupil units calculation modifications02/28/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0850Tax forfeited lands timber sales authorization02/26/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Environment and Natural Resources
SF1231Private prisons use prohibition02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1255Property tax exemption for apprenticeship training facilities02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1258Cities local government aid distribution modification02/26/2007Introduction and first reading
HF0110Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact enacted.02/22/2007Secretary of State Ch. 2 02/20/07
SF1155Forest product loads certain wood products inclusion02/22/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1102Independent contractor status certification and review requirements02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1118Forest product loads restrictions modification; wood products industry definition02/21/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0976Union organizing state funds use prohibition02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0995HIRED industry sector training initiatives appropriation02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF1021Property tax refund increase02/19/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0800Sales tax exemption for low income housing construction materials02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0844Capital investments bonding and appropriations02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0849Tax-forfeited exchanged land assurance fee exemption02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0882Sales tax exemption for commercial printing industry capital equipment02/15/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0738School districts leased property tax exemption modification02/12/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0665ReadyReturn electronic filing of individual income tax returns02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0693Duluth children's museum appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0694Duluth children's museum early childhood learning space appropriation02/08/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0038Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact02/07/2007HF substituted on General Orders HF110
SF0632Hennepin and Ramsey counties deed and mortgage taxes imposition authority expiration date repeal02/07/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0297Education funding provisions modifications and repeal02/05/2007Author added Pogemiller
SF0520Cities and counties local government aid inflation adjustment02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0571St. Louis county group residential housing rate modification02/05/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0025Commissioner of finance required to adjust for projected inflation in forecasting state expenditu...02/01/2007Author added Hansen
SF0058Duluth food and beverage sales tax rate increase for entertainment and convention center02/01/2007Comm rpt: To pass as amend & re-ref to Finance
SF0449Culkin highway rest area reopening requirement02/01/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0141State parks and recreation areas operations and state trail operations and maintenance appropriat...01/25/2007Withdrawn and re-referred to Finance
SF0258Duluth entertainment and convention center and arena grant bond issue and appropriation01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0293Governor initiatives and federal tax update01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0311Noise standards exemptions modification01/25/2007Introduction and first reading
SF0210Constitutional amendment for sales tax revenue dedication to natural resources purposes; great ou...01/22/2007Introduction and