Topeka ? House Republicans on Monday unveiled their legislative wish list of tax cuts and get-tough-on-crime proposals.

“We are eager to begin implementation of these ideas later this week,” House Speaker Doug Mays, R-Topeka, said.

The proposals steer clear of hot-button issues, such as abortion restrictions, embryonic stem cell research and concealed carry of handguns.

With an 83-42 majority in the House, Republicans said they had a good chance of winning approval of most of the proposals.

The list includes harsher penalties for sexual predators and creating an expanded DNA database.

For businesses, Republicans say they want to phase out the franchise tax and the property tax on machinery and equipment, and limit damages in civil lawsuits.

The proposal also includes a three-day sales tax “holiday” on clothing and back-to-school supplies and providing a “sound education without jeopardizing the economic future of our children.”