HB0001

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The lawmaker opposes increasing the incentive because employees already have sufficient tax-based motivation to participate, making additional state incentives unnecessary.

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The lawmaker supports moving the study to the auditor's office because having the person who created the uncertainty also conduct the study is inappropriate, whereas an independent agency would provide a more reliable answer.

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The speaker moves the amendment to allow the Office of the Public Defender direct oversight and management of the Guardian Ad Litem program for better cohesion.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it transfers responsibility to the proper entity, as the Supreme Court is focused on adjudication rather than financial management.

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The speaker encourages support because the Public Defender's Office can provide hands-on stewardship and continuous communication, making the program more effective for youth.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a negotiating tool for conference committee members to study how to provide volunteer emergency medical responders with retirement opportunities similar to those of volunteer firemen.

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The lawmaker supports the study because volunteer EMS services are critical and vulnerable in Wyoming's sparsely populated communities, requiring proper resources to be identified.

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The lawmaker supports the study because the current EMS system is fragile and inconsistent, requiring policy decisions to improve coordination beyond existing knowledge.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because focusing on specific reviews of the STIP plan is a good piece of legislation compared to general annual meetings.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because families with children who have special needs face incredible strain and lack respite care, making this a top priority.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides necessary access for women in rural areas to doctors who can deliver babies, addressing a crisis where some counties have no obstetric services.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the issue was already addressed in a previous special session and that it is not practical to expect all services in every rural county.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because she cannot imagine living in a rural area without access to an OB doctor and believes funding must continue for those who need it.

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The lawmaker supports continuing funding for a father-focused organization because he believes it helps young fathers deal with divorce and protects children who are the biggest victims.

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The lawmaker urges support for continuing a father-focused program because he believes the organization is doing amazing things and making a difference in communities.

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The lawmaker supports an amendment for PBS equipment because he believes high-definition cameras and programming are needed to help tourism and other issues in Wyoming.

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The lawmaker opposes an amendment because he believes it is improper to pull money from the retirement system's budget for a study that should be paid by general funds if desired.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because removing hardship funding would redistribute money away from the poorest counties with the lowest ability to generate revenue, which they believe makes no sense.

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The lawmaker supports an amendment because he believes it is the proper place to fund a feasibility study for a new retirement plan requested by law enforcement.

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The lawmaker supports an amendment to clarify funding allocation so it returns to the operating budget, ensuring no net effect on money and allowing a department director to rest at ease.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment due to concerns about its negative impact on eastern Wyoming counties with low assessed values, citing testimony that some officials lack basic benefits like health insurance.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes the Department of Education can complete the required study using existing resources without needing extra funding or a new position.

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The lawmaker states they will vote for a different amendment that deletes the current one because it unfairly penalizes their community by counting state capital expenditures and payrolls as local benefits without accounting for the lack of corresponding property tax revenue.

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The lawmaker opposes an amendment to fund Capitol restoration because it diverts money from the school foundation account, effectively taking funds away from education.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment to fund Capitol restoration now because he believes there is time to wait until next year after other space-saving measures are completed.

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The lawmaker recommends defeating the amendment to fund Capitol restoration now so that more discussion can occur during the interim regarding school capital construction and funding priorities.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because large cities in his county need reliable discretionary money for operations, which this proposal provides by shifting funds from capital consensus blocks.

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The lawmaker argues that without legislative action, a large sum of money will flow into the reserve account automatically, which she believes should be debated to ensure transparency.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it was requested by all 23 counties to provide them with more discretion and flexibility in using their funds.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is a fair compromise that addresses concerns for both agricultural counties and cities by making whole the grocery tax while maintaining significant consensus block funding.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes local governments are closest to the people and their consensus on this formula should be respected over legislative judgment.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it recognizes and accounts for the loss of discretionary funds from towns that occurred when sales tax was removed from food.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it clarifies that special districts are eligible for funds intended for capital projects, resolving previous confusion.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it extends a challenge account for which matching funds have already been secured without requiring new appropriations.

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The speaker explains that this amendment replaces a previously passed bill because of funding criteria issues with specific coal projects and ensures the Bitter Creek project is funded correctly from mothball projects.

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The lawmaker argues that automatically diverting funds without discussion is irresponsible and believes the spending policy needs to be revisited deliberately before money becomes permanently inaccessible.

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The speaker reiterates support for the amendment by stating that voting for it makes the million dollars go further and prevents the state from footing the entire bill, which he views as fiscal responsibility.

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The speaker supports the amendment because it establishes a study protocol for reviewing NEPA documents using existing funds without requiring new money.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because it will allow individuals who were previously restricted to access their homes or ranches via certain roads.

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The lawmaker explains that the bill protects individuals who have purchased land or invested in agricultural operations by including older roads as public highways.

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The lawmaker supports funding the Health Care Commission for a second year based on positive feedback from health care leaders who believe the commission's work is not finished and needs to continue specific projects.

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The lawmaker urges support because the appropriation funds local foresters to fight problems caused by drought and lack of cold seasons.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it requests a two-year budget for a program that only has one year of existence remaining, making the funding request illogical.

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The lawmaker opposes the funding because he believes the commission's efforts have exceeded political realism and financial constraints, suggesting their purpose has been served.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment for GIS hardware and software because he found the system invaluable during previous redistricting efforts after a census.

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The lawmaker opposes additional funding for the Lincoln Bicentennial because he believes State Parks can handle it with existing budget adjustments given their history of producing materials.

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The lawmaker supports removing a footnote requiring matching funds because industry fees already cover those costs and federal grants are insufficient to meet the requirement, which would otherwise hamper historic preservation efforts.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the existing veterans museum in Casper is well-maintained, professionally curated under military auspices, and does not require additional funding to find a new location.

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The lawmaker supports using a consultant because the current association of the veterans museum with state parks jeopardizes the certification standards for the state's other museums.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it changes program rules mid-stream for students who already signed up, and argues that combining two programs with fundamentally different needs is problematic.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to provide emergency funding for trauma care services if a separate bill fails, ensuring rural hospitals can continue offering necessary health care.

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The lawmaker opposes changing the rules for existing participants mid-stream, though he supports policy choices regarding new entrants to ensure medical professionals are available in the state.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe requiring a specific scientific basis is unnecessary given that board members already conduct personal investigations and discussions on projects.

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The lawmaker urges voting no on the amendment because adding a layer of science would increase grant application costs and lacks clear standards or certification methods.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure scientific certification for large projects, citing questionable oversight on smaller piecemeal spending.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure fiduciary responsibility by requiring scientific citations for large projects, comparing it to a physician needing evidence before prescribing treatment.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because the program provides cost savings to the state by offering a cheaper alternative to sending inmates to other facilities.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it forces an already approved plan into a specific line item via an amendment, which he believes should not be done.

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The lawmaker argues against moving a function because the treasurer's office is already equipped to handle investments and actuarial studies.

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The lawmaker urges adoption of an amendment because he believes capital project funds are intended for counties and towns rather than other districts, requiring clarification.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment by arguing that local officials deserve trust and are already serving the same constituency as legislators.

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The lawmaker supports the project because studies confirm its worthiness and it is critical to the Rock Springs cleanup.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows borrowing from a fully pledged but unfunded program using the Permanent Land Fund, which is revenue neutral and will be repaid through university athletic ticket sales.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it implements a 2% reduction in positions based on attrition calculations and includes peace officers to promote efficiency.

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The lawmaker views the bill as a great investment because they believe there is sufficient money in the budget and that it aligns with national trends to meet future demand for wind energy.