Virtual File - Item

Text: Dear Governor Walz, Speaker Hortman, Majority Leader Dziedzic, Chair Gomez, and Chair
Rest:

As we enter the final days of the 2023 legislative session, we are increasingly concerned that
Sen. Rest's comments about an "insatiable appetite to raise taxes" while we have a $17.5 billion
surplus will prevent purposeful tax relief for Minnesotans. The tax committee offer
sheets exchanged over the weekend that removed the bipartisan sales tax exemption for baby
products is just the latest example.

This tax exemption provides meaningful support for all parents in Minnesota as they expand
their families. It's especially helpful for first-time parents who may be overwhelmed at the costs
of bringing a baby home safely. This exemption was passed by both bodies with overwhelming
support.

We the undersigned are calling for the restoration of this tax exemption. In the closing days of
session we ask you to work with the Minority, who represent 48% of Minnesotans, to provide
Minnesota's families with permanent, meaningful tax relief. Restoring the tax exemption for
baby products to the Taxes bill is a step in that direction and would show the people of our state
that Democrats can indeed put helping families over partisan politics.

Sincerely,
Lisa Demuth
House Minority Leader

Mark Johnson
Senate Minority Leader

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