HB0001

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because funding mental health at the expense of the tourism budget would harm a major industry that benefits the state.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because cutting tourism funding would result in lost jobs and tax revenue, outweighing the benefits to mental health services.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because tourism is an essential economic driver and cutting its budget would ignore a base industry.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because advertising is a necessary investment to attract visitors, create jobs, and generate revenue for the state.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the tourism board has spent its funds wisely and the current appropriation amount is correct.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment again, stating it addresses a higher priority for mental health without having anything against tourism itself.

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The speaker supports the amendment because it redirects tobacco funding directly back to substance abuse and behavioral health services without reducing funds for other departments like Corrections.

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The speaker supports the amendment because it creates jobs and injects new dollars into the local economy by employing senior citizens in community service roles.

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The lawmaker opposes the university funding amendment because it adds significant costs when general funds are limited, suggesting the university should adjust within its existing block grant instead.

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The lawmaker chose to include this provision in the budget bill rather than a separate education accountability act to avoid political contention and preserve the integrity of that legislation.

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The lawmaker argues that keeping promises made in statute requires funding the committed amounts for county and prosecuting attorney salaries.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because charter schools are public schools with a constitutional mandate to receive adequate facilities, and this measure helps develop policy for that purpose.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides certainty and comfort to residents that their interests will be considered in the building design process.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to replace 'performing arts' with 'School of Engineering' because engineers are important.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment due to concerns about using one-time funding for a program that will require ongoing costs in future years.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows immediate use of existing plans to address deteriorating conditions in the building, which is a better choice than letting the facility further decline.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes the matching fund requirement was punitive and unnecessary, causing funds to be parked indefinitely while the project is ready for work.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because statutory provisions require matching funds in $25,000 blocks, making it nearly impossible for the university to raise small donations from communities.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides sufficient funds to address deficient situations in the facility and save program accreditation immediately.

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The lawmaker opposes Amendment 21 because he believes it is inappropriate for the legislature to mandate specific artwork themes in a university recreation center, arguing that students and local control should decide.

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The lawmaker supports Amendment 21 because he believes it is important for university buildings funded by mineral wealth to recognize the state's history of minerals, agriculture, and transportation through mandated artwork.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it represents a unique collaboration between universities and local foundations to expand agriculture education.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is a bad decision within the current legislative process, despite acknowledging community support for the project.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it was not vetted through the standard process where community colleges discuss their relative needs.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows for building an engineering facility using funds that were already allocated in previous budgets, effectively balancing out other cuts.

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The lawmaker supports extending unencumbered funds to allow local governments more time to plan and execute capital projects over a longer period.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it reverses previous work done to insulate specific agencies from political pressures without a compelling reason to change course.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because mandating a standing committee to produce specific legislation within the budget bill is not an appropriate process.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because legislative changes regarding agency structure should be handled in stand-alone bills rather than within the budget bill.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because reducing flexibility for these agencies would disincentivize employees who are crucial to diversifying the state's economy.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it is a reorganization that should be studied by the Minerals Committee during an interim rather than included in the budget bill.

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The lawmaker encourages support for the amendment because it provides small grants to nonprofit art organizations that leverage private donations and provide arts education programming across the state.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because without this funding, the Territorial Prison state park lacks sufficient money to continue operating despite not using water.

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The lawmaker supports moving funding to Water Account 3 because the Madison water project has grown too large for standard accounts, and he argues that taking money from Account 3 does not defund other projects.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because Account 3 was specifically established for large dam projects, and using it for this project would deplete funds needed for other planned storage initiatives.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe local matches are standard practice for leveraging money, despite confusion about current match rates.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it diverts people from expensive emergency room visits to proactive primary care programs, which saves money.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because untreated mental health issues increase spending in other sectors like incarceration and emergency rooms, making this investment cost-effective.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides the governor with flexibility to reallocate funds from various agencies to fully fund health care finance while achieving a general budget reduction.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it specifically addresses funding for enrollment growth, which was not included in previous allocations.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it addresses a situation where smaller counties are receiving less funding while larger ones receive more, noting that one struggling college is facing a decrease.

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The lawmaker urges voting against the amendment because the requested amount is too large given current low funds, suggesting a smaller compromise later instead.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because community colleges have grown to meet business needs for skilled workers, and without this funding, they will lose positions needed by local industries.

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The lawmaker urges a no vote because the bill adds nearly $9 million to a system that is already well-funded, despite acknowledging emotional support for training needed workers.

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The lawmaker urges an aye vote because the funding amount matches system growth and community colleges are essential for the state's economic future.

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The lawmaker urges resisting the amendment because it could cause unintended issues with promotions and is unnecessary since the body has already stated no salary increases will occur.

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The lawmaker urges adoption to send a clear message against across-the-board pay increases, clarifying it does not affect promotions or job changes.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because past experience showed employees did not contribute their share without written restrictions, and this serves as a necessary policy statement.

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The lawmaker encourages support because putting the policy in writing ensures a clear, unified message that state employees and educational institutions will not receive salary increases.

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The lawmaker appreciates an aye vote to support volunteers who provide essential services without lobbyists, honoring the commitment made to them.

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The lawmaker urges adoption to delete the paragraph because it is a sneaky way of redirecting business council money to state parks for boat ramps.

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The lawmaker urges resistance to the amendment because it grants a full wish list for this request while other agencies received reduced funding, violating the principle of making tough budget decisions.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a one-time investment that provides flexibility to purchase property for buffering against projectiles and noise, which benefits Camp Guernsey.

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The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment because he believes it is inappropriate to issue an absolute directive to a newly selected superintendent of the state hospital.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes turning over all decisions to the director is abdicating legislative responsibility and that this study will bring down costs for aging psychiatric patients.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment based on legal restrictions preventing funds in the capital restoration account from being transferred or expended for other purposes.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because prioritizing athletics over arts neglects student development and culture, urging the body to keep its promise to support all university interests.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as an investment in state resources that will save school districts money over time after the initial cost is paid off.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it uses general funds to supplement a school fund that already has sufficient block grant funding, arguing districts should make their own economic choices.

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The lawmaker argues that in a time of flat revenue, the state needs to preserve liquidity by diverting funds from the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund to the Legislative Stabilization Reserve Account (LSRA) rather than locking money away where it cannot be accessed for bills.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a contingency measure similar to household budgeting, arguing that with uncertain future revenue from gas and coal markets, it is prudent to keep funds liquid in the LSRA rather than permanently investing them.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment as bad policy at this time, noting that the budget already includes significant spending increases and sufficient safety margins in existing accounts to handle potential revenue shortfalls.

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The lawmaker urges opposition, stating that the amendment throws caution to the wind and prioritizes spending over cutting when a solid plan involving cuts and existing reserves is already in place.

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The lawmaker strongly urges a no vote, explaining that the state has successfully met its savings goals and should continue the current policy of building the trust fund for future generations rather than diverting funds now.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the amendment at this time, suggesting that while cash flow management is important, a study should be conducted first to clearly define objectives before altering the current savings policy.