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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes providing more money now reduces the financial incentive needed to drive comprehensive reform and solve the underlying problems with Title 25.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the program is already fully funded without cuts, and increasing it now would permanently tie up future budgets due to federal maintenance of effort requirements.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it examines healthcare costs and payments without exposing individual medical records or personal data.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports reinstating funding for the low-income energy assistance program because vulnerable populations, including seniors and disabled individuals, rely on it to pay utility bills.
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the amendment because he believes the search and rescue program should be funded locally by sheriff's departments rather than through state support.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports restoring cuts to the Public Defender's Office because he observes indigent defendants need competent representation in serious crime situations and the office is stretched thin.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment because public defenders are overworked and cutting contract attorney funding forces reliance on uncertain governor flexibility rather than direct support.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports moving funds to provide temporary relief for a program currently in operation while private funding is being sought.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports moving the program because it is more prudent to consolidate it under an existing Department of Agriculture program rather than leaving it with a distracted Business Council.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports cutting funds for a plan under litigation because it saves money now and allows time to see if the Supreme Court strikes down the plan before spending.
H31
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports holding off on spending because it is prudent not to waste money developing a plan that might be struck down by the Supreme Court while litigation continues.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because taking funds from community colleges makes their job harder, arguing they are already doing valuable work reeducating and helping citizens.
H02
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it gives the Community College Commission and Family Literacy Centers one year to evaluate the programs before deciding on future funding.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment because he believes it is appropriate to perform due diligence and cut funds if they are not currently needed.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because he believes the amendment would be detrimental to the community college commission and colleges, suggesting it should not have happened if left to the Appropriations Committee.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes an upcoming constitutional amendment will allow better investment strategies for the trust, making this small addition unnecessary and a waste of money needed elsewhere.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because consistent investment keeps the trust growing and producing revenue, which is a necessary long-term strategy for protecting wildlife after natural resources are depleted.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he views it as merely substituting one savings account for another when the general fund is already short, and believes reserves should be saved for future needs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports investing in the trust even during difficult times, comparing it to personal retirement accounts where consistent contributions are necessary regardless of economic conditions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes having this tool ten years ago would have prevented the current devastating situation caused by bugs in his area.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she believes hunters and anglers should not be forced to pay for legislatively mandated programs like aquatic invasive species management when those costs are already high.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he argues that Pittman-Roberts dollars come from a wide variety of firearm buyers, not just hunters and anglers, so it is fair for them to share some costs during a budget crunch.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges voting against the amendment because the global nature of the tourist industry requires active promotion to avoid putting it at risk.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues against cutting funding because past investments have proven healthy with a high return on investment, making the cut illogical.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because even with a $2 million cut, the department still receives a net increase over its standard budget.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports opposing the amendment because tourism is a strong economic point that requires effective marketing investment, especially now.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes it is fair for his industry to take a cut in increases like everyone else, and that modern marketing allows tourism to stand on its own.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by invasive mussels in other states and believes funding must be maintained to prevent similar damage.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because the program has already reverted funds, is not requesting new money, and remains an effective tool for economic development.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because there is a shortage of professionals in the prison system and nontraditional students cannot relocate for this program.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports funding because of an increasing mental health problem and a lack of caregivers, requiring grassroots development now before the need becomes critical.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes using these funds for this amendment, preferring to preserve them for future supplemental budgets when financial conditions may be tougher.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because many communities have already funded their own towers, and they believe those communities should prioritize their own spending rather than receiving additional state funds.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure fees are not assessed based on incomplete information and to allow time for a working fee system to be developed.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because cutting an additional $2 million would severely damage a program already reduced by 20%, which has successfully increased private donations to the university.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it reduces the university block grant by $2 million, which was not their intent.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes reductions in matching grants because they are detrimental to the state and believes programs that attract people and generate revenue should be maintained.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment because university trustees and financial officers have identified this system as their most critical need to manage public money responsibly.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes splitting the cost because the legislature already restored a block grant cut by $6 million and provided new dollars, meaning the university has agreed to share in the cuts.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes splitting the cost because a management audit revealed severe deficiencies in university computer systems, and sticking to the original funding plan is necessary.
H48
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports splitting the cost because both funding sources manage large sums of money, so both should contribute to paying for the system that manages them.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports suspending current billing statutes for involuntary commitments because patients cannot pay the accumulating costs, and he wants to study the issue before implementing a permanent fix.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to study involuntary commitment costs but emphasizes that the study must also consider the financial burden on counties for the first 72 hours.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports adding funds to help community service providers because keeping citizens in local care is significantly cheaper than placing them in state facilities.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes the previous cost study was flawed and leaving providers financially vulnerable would harm the citizens they serve.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because community providers struggle to retain staff due to low wages and she believes the previous cost study results were questionable.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because two major providers are at risk of going out of business due to insufficient rates, which would displace many people.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the body is repeatedly funding studies without completing them and prefers to wait for task forces to provide legislation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the full funding request was already vetted by the agency through the proper budget process.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the amendment because they believe a hold harmless clause already protects districts from enrollment declines, making the proposed additional cut unnecessary.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment, arguing that K-12 education should share in budget cuts like other agencies and state employees have had to endure.
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes an across-the-board cut because it disproportionately reduces educational variety and opportunities in small school districts compared to large ones.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a middle ground that allows for an informed decision on future cuts based on actual enrollment data rather than immediate deeper reductions.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states he may be unable to support the overall budget if the statutory diversion is removed, emphasizing its importance for long-term financial stability.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes cutting employee benefits because he views it as an insult to state employees who are a valuable asset needed to help control the budget.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker believes the amendment is a necessary reality check on rising insurance costs but opposes passing it at that time because it requires more study.
Why they voted this way
The speaker believes employees should share in the financial burden because Wyoming is experiencing economic devastation.
Why they voted this way
The speaker urges a vote for the amendment to address health insurance deductibles, specifically mentioning raising them by $350.
R · H05
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment as a budget measure to save costs by eliminating positions that have been vacant for five months or longer.
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the amendment because he believes giving agency heads only five months to fill positions will lead them to hire unqualified people just to meet a deadline.
Why they voted this way
The speaker opposes the amendment because it removes executive discretion to exempt life safety positions from a hiring freeze, potentially blocking necessary hires for troopers.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment as a realistic measure during hard economic times to prevent raises for high earners over two years.
H31
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment as a common-sense approach to stop raises for state employees earning over $100,000.
Why they voted this way
The speaker supports the amendment to prepare state agencies for future budget cuts by requiring them to plan ahead based on current budgets.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the budget because it fails to provide a sustainable vision, wastes state dollars, and worsens the economic situation by excluding Medicaid expansion while funding unnecessary capital projects instead of heating assistance for the poor.
H44
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker will vote no on the budget because it misses the mark by cutting insurance benefits and failing to support vulnerable populations including state employees, the young, old, disenfranchised, and sick.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because it prioritizes saving money for structures over building up people, negatively impacting jobs in energy and education as well as early childhood development and senior care.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the budget because it prioritizes capital construction projects funded by a statutory reserve over essential programs, and fails to utilize available funds for Medicaid expansion which would have brought significant revenue.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the budget as a thoughtful approach that avoids panic by using reserves cautiously to prepare for an uncertain recession duration, rather than rushing to deplete savings.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the characterization that the funding is one-time money, arguing instead that investment income is predictable and recurring revenue.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is a harsh approach to a serious issue that should instead be studied by an interim committee.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote because they have heard reports from their county indicating the current system is working well.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe restoring funding is necessary to save lives from addiction and suicide.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker votes against the measure because he believes it is unnecessary to hire external help when existing state employees could perform the data analysis tasks required.
H31
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment to change funding from one-time money to recurring funds because they believe the need for these services will continue.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it restores funding for a family literacy program they describe as wildly successful and vital to participating families.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports voting no to ensure future tracking and verification of the necessity of specific services included in the budget.
R · H08
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges support for the division because the existing program has been extremely difficult to administer.
Why they voted this way
The speaker, a retired nurse and former instructor, argues that the bill should be rejected because there is an impending shortage of nurses due to aging demographics in the profession.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because university students have provided critical operations for state parks, including trail construction and flood remediation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment because it was a priority decision to cut entire programs rather than weaken this specific program across the board.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the program because it benefits both children and the state through work performed by students in conservation efforts.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker urges a no vote due to concerns about appropriating money from the trust fund again and questions where the funding originates.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that redirecting funds would eliminate a matching requirement, whereas keeping the current designation ensures an additional $8 million match and supports critical athletic programs.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker states they will vote against the amendment due to time constraints, without providing a substantive policy reason in this excerpt.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports allowing more flexibility in block grants because past legislative decisions determined that universities should prioritize how state funds are spent for the benefit of the entire institution.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports deleting the footnote to allow smaller donors under $200,000 to receive a match while ensuring needs across the campus are met.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment by describing it as a black hole that has consumed significant state funds without clear results.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a way to ensure accountability for loan repayment through aircraft usage and grants, noting it is not more than what it appears.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because law enforcement agencies and firefighters need to be able to communicate with each other throughout the state.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports finishing the project because local governments have already invested funds into it and stopping now would leave them without support.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports accepting the amendment after consulting with superintendents who indicated that while some districts would be hurt, others could manage a small cut.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment because it helps soften the financial blow to schools caused by declining enrollment and lost assessed value.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes reducing education funding because his district is concerned about long-term sustainability rather than immediate cuts, and he believes everyone else has already been asked to reduce spending.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses concern that creating this position might duplicate processes at a time when resources should be conserved, noting that the board previously functioned adequately without it.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports keeping the position because duties have evolved over time, and he believes the State Board needs this role to stay informed about ongoing issues.
R · H37
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the amendment because survey data shows an increase in suicidal ideology among children, making it inappropriate to cut programs addressing these issues.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker argues that state employees did not cause the budget crisis and should not bear the burden of a significant increase in their health plan costs.
R · H03
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment as a mechanism to address anticipated school funding shortfalls by allowing funds to be used when needed or returned if not.
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