Rep. Jim Abler (R 48B) just jokingly offered an amendment on hair cuts in order to lash out at Jason Lewis on the House floor.

  “Sec. 5. [297J.01] HAIR TAX; CATEGORIES.
There shall be imposed on defined categories of hair styling a tax, and on other defined categories a tax credit.
a. Long hair tax and environmental disposal fee. A tax of $……. shall be assessed per inch over the length established by the Style Advisory Council.
b. Short hair tax credit. A credit of $……. shall be granted to those who achieve a total cranial hair mass of less than the limit established by the council.
c. Boring hair tax. Hair styles deemed incredibly boring shall be assessed a tax in addition to any other taxes or credits established by this section. As a standard, the current hairstyle favored by talk show host Jason Lewis shall be noted as the standard for a boring hair style.
d. Outrageous hair tax credit. Hair deemed to be outrageous by the council shall be granted a tax credit of $……. in addition to any other taxes and credits levied by this section. This is intended to complement the guarantee of free speech and exercise of conscience granted by the Constitution.
e. Sensible hair credit. Hair deemed sensible by the council shall be granted to those possessing such a hair style, in consideration of the overall sensibility and tact exercised daily by this population. Most lawyers hair styles would serve as an example of such a style.
Sec. 6. [297J.02] STYLE ADVISORY COUNCIL; CHIEF HAIR ASSESSOR.
There is established a Style Advisory Council made of two members appointed by the Board of Barbers, two appointed by the governor, two state representatives, and two senators. The board shall meet at least annually to review trends in hair style. The board shall establish an office of hair assessor in each congressional district and appoint a chief hair assessor for each office. The chief hair assessor shall employ deputy hair assessors to assess the hair taxes due within each district. The proceeds of the taxes shall be deposited in the general fund.
Sec. 7. [297J.03] REMEDIATION FUND; APPROPRIATION.
There is created a remediation tax credit and assistance program to assist those in the boring hair category to find their purpose in life and express it through their hair.
As an initial outreach, those deemed iconic of boring hair such as talk show hosts shall be awarded a grant to Great Clips for a 6-month program of personal grooming tips and styling. The amount of net taxes from the tax imposed under section 297J.01 are appropriated from the general fund to the remediation fund for the purposes of this section.”
Renumber the sections in sequence and correct the internal references
Amend the title accordingly

Yes, the tax raising Republican actually took time from the House floor proceedings to say people shouldn’t listen to a conservative talk radio host all because he got called what he is, a liberal Republican. He pulled the Amendment, but not before he lashed out at Lewis. Shameful.

On a similar note, Rep. Heidkerken (R 13A)  sure seems to be on the DFL side now. I’ve seen him argue against a few Republican amendments and even get testy with Rep. Brod, a member of House Republican leadership. Granted I have been watching just a few minutes, and not uninterupted, but still it sure seems Heidjerken is a bit upset.

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