HB0001

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The speaker opposes spending $75,000 at this time because the tower has been standing for a while and is expected to hold up longer.

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The speaker supports the amendment because allowing facilities to seek the cheapest medicine will likely result in out-of-state purchases, benefiting another state's economy.

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The speaker questions the propriety of obligating future legislators on building design decisions that may not occur for twenty years.

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The speaker supports the amendment because it eliminates waiting lists for children transitioning from child waivers to adult waivers at age twenty-one.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because charter schools are public schools that currently lack a unified facilities policy, and he believes it is necessary for the department to develop policies to determine future direction.

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The lawmaker supports the measure because it will create jobs in Fremont and Carbon Counties by reopening a mothballed uranium mine.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because federal changes mean wolf management funds are no longer needed, allowing them to be returned to the general fund.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to increase Medicaid reimbursement for primary care physicians, arguing they are currently underpaid and at risk of leaving the program despite rising patient numbers.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because wind energy is a new and significant issue for the state with large potential.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because an anticipated increase in children served through Medicaid makes funding for primary care critical.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment due to concerns about an agency being top-heavy with administration costs rather than directing funds directly to those in need.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to restore funding for cancer control coordinators, citing evidence that early detection screenings save lives and reduce long-term costs.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment based on personal knowledge of successful cancer resource centers in her county that save money and lives through early detection and patient support.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to maintain funding for a program that successfully increased colorectal cancer screenings in his county through education and support.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to allocate additional funds into account one for water development feasibility studies and initial reviews of projects across Wyoming.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it funds necessary feasibility studies for water projects across the state based on their experience with the Select Water Committee.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they doubt its wisdom given that once the money is spent it cannot be recovered, and future generations must be considered.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because they prefer using these funds now rather than earning low interest in the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund, and would accept a personal income tax as an alternative.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it increases government size and questions why the Department of Workforce Services is needed if the Wyoming Business Council can already handle these tasks.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she believes existing banks can provide loans and that creating a new program is unnecessary.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it funds an alternative road between Green River and Rock Springs. This is necessary to ensure residents can access the hospital when I-80 closes.

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The lawmaker urges voting no, suggesting that a feasibility study should be conducted through the governor's natural resource policy account instead of this direct appropriation.

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The lawmaker supports increasing dental fee reimbursements because current low fees cause dentists to drop out or reduce Medicaid patient access, particularly in underserved communities.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment based on personal experience with diabetes and a desire to counteract casual attitudes toward the disease through education.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes education and outreach on heart disease can be handled with existing funds, noting that tobacco settlement money is being depleted.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes state spending on single mothers has reached diminishing returns while funding for fathers is minimal and highly effective.

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The lawmaker questions whether the correction is sufficient because current data shows prices have dropped significantly, meaning the adjustment factor would result in an unintended raise for beneficiaries.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as permission for Casper College to build a residence hall using private funds, which avoids state costs and addresses safety needs in outdated facilities.

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The lawmaker suggests waiting for the results of an upcoming statewide strategic plan study before deciding on this issue regarding state involvement in college buildings.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it follows established policy of using local funds for dorms, costs nothing to the state, and avoids delaying necessary replacements while waiting for a study.

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The lawmaker urges support for the amendment to demonstrate love for Casper College and notes that other colleges have successfully completed similar projects.

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The lawmaker encourages support because the current dorms are non-functional due to a lack of electrical outlets, and new construction will meet modern needs.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because using non-state funds for these projects will deplete a finite pool of money, requiring state backfilling later.

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The lawmaker expresses uncertainty about the amendment because it may conflict with an upcoming strategic plan that is supposed to address college needs statewide.

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The lawmaker opposes making a decision today because the body lacks information on how much money has been expended and what remains for these projects.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides a necessary cost adjustment for providers serving people with developmental disabilities who have not received adjustments in two years while costs continue to rise.

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The lawmaker urges support for the amendment because residents in southwest Wyoming are struggling to keep staff due to better-paying jobs elsewhere, and these dollars are needed to maintain services.

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The lawmaker urges resistance to the amendment because it represents making promises they cannot keep and is part of a fragmented approach rather than a coordinated one.

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The lawmaker supports earmarking funds for structural engineers and settlements because residents in her district have suffered ongoing damages from a state project without resolution.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is the right thing to do for residents damaged by a state project, ensuring they are made whole without having to grovel.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment based on a personal experience where his own home was damaged by mining issues and insurance did not pay, concluding that AML money should cover these damages.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment but suggests it should come out of the department's budget so they would think twice before causing such issues in the future.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment due to discomfort with language that mandates settling claims without knowing how many claims exist or if it conflicts with existing statutes.

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The lawmaker urges caution and resistance because the amendment deviates from a prioritized list of AML projects vetted by the governor's office, which could jeopardize future funding.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the necessary information for such a study already exists and can be compiled by the legislature or revenue department without diverting funds to the School of Energy.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes these issues are already being addressed through existing committee processes involving experts in minerals and revenue.

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The lawmaker reiterates support for the amendment, arguing that it provides necessary expertise and a diversified approach to energy policy to avoid boom-and-bust cycles.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment again, stating that while the goals are meritorious, the approach of diverting the School of Energy from its core mission is flawed.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes complex energy economic studies are best left to experts at the School of Energy rather than legislators, and it helps diversify the state's approach beyond just coal.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it is unnecessary since appropriations can easily obtain spending data directly from departments without requiring a new report.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it is a broad requirement that has not been sufficiently discussed with affected agencies before being added to the budget.

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The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment due to concerns about jurisdictional issues between tribal courts and state government, citing constitutional problems raised by the attorney general.

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The lawmaker supports updating seismic monitoring equipment to provide accurate information about earthquake swarms, which helps protect the tourist industry and prepares communities for potential ash fall.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment based on personal experience with volcanic ash damage and emphasizes the need for better monitoring devices to protect citizens' health, emotional welfare, and tourism.

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The lawmaker supports the expenditure as a necessary investment for safety and scientific learning, citing past volcanic events that caused significant damage which could have been mitigated with advanced preparation.

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The lawmaker supports monitoring seismic activity in his district, which includes half of Yellowstone Park, arguing that outdated equipment is illogical given the area's earthquake risk and public safety needs.