Mark Semlek
H01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because adding a referendum option allows producers to vote on fee increases, which addresses concerns raised during committee debate and encourages goodwill.
Wyoming beef council-fee collections.
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H01
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because adding a referendum option allows producers to vote on fee increases, which addresses concerns raised during committee debate and encourages goodwill.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges voting against the bill because ranchers in his district adamantly oppose it, despite supporting the amendment that would allow them a say.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges voting against the bill because he believes it represents taxation without representation and attempts to bypass the wishes of the majority of cattle producers.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it is not a government mandate but rather gives beef producers the opportunity to vote on taxing themselves through a referendum.
H50
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he is not hearing from producers in his area who want to increase funding or change the program as described in the legislation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because she is receiving nearly unanimous emails from producers in her district, both small and large, who do not want it and view it as a tax.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges defeating the bill because there is no industry-wide support, she believes producers will be forced to pay an extra dollar with nothing in return, and the Beef Council lacks accountability.
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Adopted Committee of the Whole by ZWONITZ,DN
Adopted Committee of the Whole by SEMLEK
Adopted Standing Committee by H05