Governor Pawlenty Will Not Veto Bonding Bill, But Line Item Veto's Very Possible

March 10, 2010
State Capitol - Marty Owings

The Governor today indicated he was willing to work with the current bonding bill, but reserved the right to use his veto power to trim down the size. Pawlenty told the Fargo Forum that, "The bonding bill incorporates most of our key priorities. It's still too large but it's a bill we can work with and we'll just have to slim it down to something that is more reasonable and responsible and affordable." Pawlenty was not specific about what exactly he would be cutting from the bill.

Rep. Alice Hausman (DFL) who is the Capitol Investment Finance Chair, indicated today that the current bill gives the Governor everything he requested. Hausman indicated that significant cuts were made to make the bill more palatable to the Governor.

Rep. Alice Hausman (DFL) - discusses the bonding bill just before the Governor's announcement that he could work with the bill. Here are her comments:
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Majority Leader Tony Sertich (DFL) - discusses the bonding bill, lack of transparency and advancing equality issues.
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