Highlights of the bill include:
Increases the cigarette tax by 30 cents a pack on May 1, 2002 and another 30 cents on January 1, 2003; restores $556 million to the budget reserve; funds a 1.5 percent inflationary increase to K-12 education; restores $12.7 million to higher education; extends unemployment benefits for laid off workers in the airline industry, Farmland Foods, Fingerhut and Potlatch; and cancels tax reciprocy with Wisconsin.

On a 34-33 vote, an amendment that requires a 24 hour waiting period for an abortion was not taken up on the Floor.

HF 3270 was heard on General Orders:
HF 3270 State treasurers office created, July revenue forecast required, governor's cabinet provided, constitutional officer salary provisions modified, appropriations reduced, and consulting moratorium and hiring freeze provisions modified.
A2 amendment (Johnson, Doug) Delete everything amendment (Replace with language of SF3436)

Roll Call - 38-28 - HF 3270 recommended to pass as amended

The Senate will reconvene on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.