The Scottish Government's plans for the year ahead have been set out by First Minister Alex Salmond at Holyrood.
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Health is also prominent in the programme.
Mr Salmond challenged Labour to support the Council Tax Abolition Bill, which would scrap the tax in favour of a local income tax.
Labour said many flagship SNP policies were already "completely discredited".
The government is also pressing ahead with measures to limit alcohol off-sales and to block tobacco advertising in shops.
There are new legal targets on tackling climate change, new measures on marine conservation and action to tackle flooding.
(BBC)
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