HB0001

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The lawmaker opposes funding because they believe public money competing with private industry is not the role of government.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it funds the maintenance of towers used for emergency communications, which private broadcasters also rely on.

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The lawmaker supports the funding because constituents rely on these services for information and safety, making it a mistake to forego despite personal frugality.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe valuable services should be supported through donations in a free market rather than government funding.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a way to provide one year of funding without expansion, allowing time to determine if the agency should be kept or restructured.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because retaining staff with specific knowledge is necessary to complete ongoing projects and documentation that cannot be finished otherwise.

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The lawmaker argues that Wyoming has no legal obligation to fund public television, citing concerns about political bias in programming and the belief that entertainment should not be funded by taxpayers.

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The lawmaker recommends passing the amendment because restaffing is difficult and keeping current staff is essential if there is any intention to restructure or continue the agency.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it removes spending authority from an endowment fund that belongs to public television, effectively gutting a program people use.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as an opportunity for the agency to restructure and study needs, rather than being scrapped entirely.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe individuals should not be defunded based on fear of differing views or lifestyles, which are protected in Wyoming.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because constituents in rural counties rely on PBS and radio for programming they value, regardless of personal viewing habits.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because while federal funding was cut, the base budget should be preserved if people want public television.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is wrong to mandate what people watch or how they live through funding decisions.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they find PBS educational and believe cutting funding would be a bad move for its future growth.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe public television should be free to compete in the open market and sell advertising rather than rely on government funding.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they trust Wyoming public media more than social media for providing accurate information during crises.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides necessary resources for a voluntary state program that generates income and ultimately repays funds to the school foundation account.

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The lawmaker urges support for the amendment because he believes the stable token has the potential to become the state's largest revenue generator and needs initial funding to succeed.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she cannot explain to constituents why they should vote for a measure that reduces annual funding by $250 million while facing projected financial shortfalls.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she believes it is unjustified to cut funding to communities when investment income is at record levels, viewing the move as an ideological attempt to slash government.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to invest in outdoor recreation and tourism by funding a trust account that will generate future revenue for projects across the state.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes it will benefit Wyoming's timber, wildlife, and recreational industries by funding habitat improvements that return value to hardworking people.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he views it as a significant investment in the outdoor recreation industry that will bring substantial outside revenue to Wyoming communities.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes developing outdoor recreation opportunities is essential for helping communities in her district and attracting visitors to the Big Horn Basin.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes it provides an opportunity for both mountain bikers and horsemen to coexist while generating revenue from outdoor recreation.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because removing initial funding from trust funds to spend elsewhere is a dangerous precedent that undermines their purpose of growing through interest.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he admires small towns taking initiative and wants to support their first step in doing something good for themselves.

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The lawmaker supports moving funds from a competitive state program to consensus grants because the current system forces communities to fight each other politically, whereas the new approach encourages local cooperation and provides better infrastructure funding for small towns.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment based on personal experience as a county commissioner, stating it is the best way for smaller communities to fund necessary infrastructure projects.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment based on direct feedback from constituents who rely on traditional broadcast news and do not want to lose access to it.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows communities in their district to work together on priorities without being subject to state grant application processes.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it addresses outdated water and sewer systems in small communities like his own, which is essential for promoting business growth.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because they are familiar with the program and believe this version is a significant improvement over past iterations.

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The lawmaker argues that forcing specific information during orientation constitutes forced speech and inaccurately presents land-grant status as the university's sole mission, which he believes is incorrect.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is an attempt to punish the court for a decision rather than addressing the increasing threat of violence against court officers.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides funding for a clinical assistant professor, which helps train medical professionals within the state and keeps them there.

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The lawmaker opposes deleting the funding because they believe it is unreasonable to trade life for life, noting that security improvements protect citizens facing animosity and threats in courtrooms.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because their own courthouse has many unprotected entrances where anyone with ill intent could cause damage, making security funding necessary.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because their experience working in courthouses shows that this funding is essential for implementing safety measures like bulletproof glass to protect people.

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The lawmaker opposes this specific amendment because he believes a similar, improved version resulting from discussions between leadership and the university will be presented shortly.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he views it as a threat to cut funding if cost savings are not achieved, rather than a true compromise, and states his constituents do not support cutting $40 million.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is better addressed through a separate Senate file that will be considered later, rather than in this budget bill.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to prevent state agencies from using public funds for membership fees, dues, or expenses associated with associations and organizations.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure no general fund money is used for a specific project, while noting that other funding avenues like tourism and game and fish taxes remain available.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it was funded in a way that allows for compromise and provides good pathways forward.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to send a message of good faith to retirees who have been on fixed incomes for too long.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it establishes a funding floor for communities during times of surplus, protecting them from fluctuations in sales tax revenue.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they do not understand why any money should be cut from the university, viewing it only as a negotiating tactic rather than a substantive reduction.

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The lawmaker advocates for the amendment to diversify state assets with physical metals as a long-term protection against economic instability and bank failures.

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The lawmaker plans to vote no because the amendment's fixed ounce requirements combined with a fixed appropriation could create funding shortfalls if metal prices rise before purchase.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe its broad language restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs would negatively impact recruitment efforts for underserved tribal populations.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they view it as a punitive action without evidence or information in the public record to support it, rather than a genuine negotiation.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it is a false narrative designed to justify an unpopular political idea rather than addressing actual university issues.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because they view it as a result of a two-way dialogue where both sides explained their positions, rather than a forced mandate.

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The lawmaker argues that requiring legislative approval to sell assets forces unqualified legislators to act as investment advisors, overriding the expertise of professional treasurers.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe the proposed cuts do not reflect the values and wishes of their constituents, who value honesty and freedom.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it imposes a $20 million cut regardless of whether the university complies with all requested studies and savings measures.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because their community loses bright students to a similar scholarship program in Michigan that keeps them away from Wyoming. They believe this bill is worth trying to recruit those students back.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it resolves issues they had with mandatory health insurance and provides an alternative if another bill fails to pass.

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The lawmaker views the amendment as a necessary backup plan to address court case issues in case the primary recalibration bill fails.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because there is clear evidence of a statewide housing shortage that prevents recruitment and business growth, requiring government action to remove barriers.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to address a shortage of rural large animal veterinarians by funding five slots in an out-of-state program with a work requirement for graduates.

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The lawmaker opposes the new program because it is unfair that veterinarians in existing programs are not required to return, and suggests fixing that loophole first.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because existing programs produce small animal veterinarians, whereas this specific program targets the needed large animal specialists.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because digital permitting adds transparency and has proven valuable in other cities.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it removes barriers to improve efficiency in the permitting process.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it projects a return of recovered staff capacity if municipalities opt in.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it preserves history and brings a meaningful item home for an amazing man.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to make necessary technical corrections and ensure legal accuracy in the budget.

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The lawmaker supports restoring funding for an additional attorney to handle the state's involvement in numerous federal natural resource cases and defend against future litigation affecting energy production and sovereignty.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is necessary to prepare for a mountain of lawsuits challenging natural resource extraction and state forestry management.

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The lawmaker argues that adding a staff position is an immediate need to prevent federal regulators from losing confidence in state-chartered banks, which would lead to increased federal regulation. He also notes the funding comes from special fund revenues rather than the general fund.

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The lawmaker supports recovering a historic survey marker and boundary line to preserve local history, expressing excitement about following in the footsteps of those who originally established it.

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The lawmaker urges members to vote in favor of the measure so it can be sent to the state museum.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because inaction regarding invasive grasses costs more than taking action, making it prudent to fund projects now while they can be addressed.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because protecting wildlife habitats is a critical obligation that provides economic returns through tourism and prevents species from becoming endangered.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because failing to fund a specific commitment made in 2024 will delay approved projects and increase costs due to the rapid spread of invasive grasses.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because delaying action on highway funding will not make the problem go away or get cheaper, and this is a fantastic idea to address it.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it ensures full funding for highway patrol, dispatchers, port of entry staff, and snowplow drivers to maintain public safety.

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The lawmaker withdraws his amendment because there are no fraud investigators in the department and he anticipates preemptive federal changes that would make state action unnecessary.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows the Department of Health to reimburse facilities for critical outpatient behavioral health services, including those related to autism and substance abuse.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because keeping people at home costs $2,000 a month compared to $6,000 for institutional care, resulting in significant savings.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to shift existing funds from waitlist funding to provider rates so that staff can be recruited and retained.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because early schooling is essential for children with disabilities in his district, and he recognizes how difficult it has been on exhausted parents.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes ignoring these support programs contradicts a pro-life stance when mothers choose to raise children with serious problems.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she believes funds from a rural health transformation bill will provide more money for diet and exercise programs than this specific appropriation.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the agency has a large enough budget to reallocate funds internally rather than receiving additional appropriations.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because it addresses rising hunger among children in Wyoming by providing summer food assistance through a federal matching grant that brings revenue to local governments.

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The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes existing community programs and parental responsibility should handle feeding children, arguing that government handouts remove pride from parents.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides a necessary safety net for rural areas where food pantries and distribution sites are scarce or non-existent.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because he recognizes that many families with single parents or grandparents raising children need assistance to feed their kids during difficult times.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because it is fully federally funded and provides essential summer food access for children in counties that lack local food banks.

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The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes government debit cards create dependency and discourage local communities from stepping up to solve long-term family issues.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because she disagrees with the argument that it teaches dependency, citing her own childhood experience on food stamps as a time of learning rules rather than losing freedom.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because she believes children are naturally dependent and that providing assistance does not create harmful dependency habits in parents or kids.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because Wyoming pays more to the federal government than it receives, and this program allows citizens to get needed funds back for critical summer food needs.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because his experience as a teacher revealed that many local children face homelessness and hunger, making this assistance vital for those in tough situations.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because he observed children walking long distances to get food from vans, indicating that existing community efforts are insufficient and this program fills a critical gap.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because a conversation with the director of the livestock board revealed that metal tags no longer require state appropriation as producers will now pay for them.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it addresses seed money needs for metal tags, which producers will ultimately pay for once the initial production is funded.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it frees up $300,000 that can then be used to vote yes on other amendments.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because CTE faculty require higher pay rates to compete with industry wages, creating financial constraints that colleges need help addressing.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes college administrators and faculty are better positioned to determine their own needs than an external study funded by this appropriation.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is necessary to study future funding structures for community colleges, regardless of recent budget increases that do not address long-term systemic issues.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he is uncomfortable with the request given previous assurances during the college's creation that state aid would not be needed before accreditation.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because she is unsure how providing funds before statutory requirements might negatively affect a neighboring college in Sheridan County.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because community colleges provide a high return on investment through increased alumni earnings and support local jobs, while facing cuts due to property tax decreases.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because community colleges are essential for career and technical education which is growing, and they face significant challenges adapting to AI technology.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because education is viewed as the only way out of poverty, and community colleges offer flexible scheduling for students.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it prevents taxpayer money from being used to pay student athletes, adhering to ethical principles about where public funds should be drawn.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because general fund dollars should be reserved for educational purposes rather than paying student athletes, who have other funding sources available.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it clarifies the legislature's stance against using public funds for student athletes to avoid confusion among constituents, noting that private donations are an alternative.

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The lawmaker supports restoring maternity health reimbursement rates to traditional levels and using transformation funds for equipment, training, and recruitment because rural communities are losing labor and delivery units.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is necessary for the medical program to advance and expand its accreditation status.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because her community is struggling to find doctors who can deliver babies and she believes this funding would benefit that specific issue.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as an insurance policy to ensure maternity health deserts are funded if the rural transformation program fails or federal funding is not upheld.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because enhanced oil recovery technology is needed to keep legacy fields operational and generate revenue.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes continuing to fund Medicaid in this manner interferes with the free market and prevents innovation after fifty years of trying.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because existing unspent funds from reversion are sufficient to cover the clerical position for several years.

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The lawmaker supports the bill because enhanced oil recovery is an emerging technology that Wyoming should invest in.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because, despite supporting the agency's mission, they believe it is not the right time to grow government by adding clerical support.

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The lawmaker supports striking the language about reducing waiting lists because he believes it is a policy decision that cannot be magically achieved if providers are not available, even though he likes the intent.

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The lawmaker opposes removing the intent to reduce waiting lists because he believes adjusting reimbursement rates could help providers pay staff and get people off those lists.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to strike specific language because he believes the intent is already clearly expressed in other lines of the bill regarding funding for reducing waiting lists.

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The lawmaker supports keeping the intent language because provider rates have been increased to help get people off waiting lists, though she acknowledges staffing bottlenecks may still exist.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to address staffing shortages where there is no one available to keep prison doors locked, ensuring safety for neighbors and officers.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes it cleans up the language and makes sure there is no issue created by being more specific about elective abortions.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes the Sunbucks program is important for rural areas where food security gaps exist and helps children's academic success during summer.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because eliminating these resources negatively impacts small businesses, which make up 98% of Wyoming's economy.

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The lawmaker supports preserving the talent on the council, noting that while there are concerns about funding for closing projects, reorganization is a better approach than elimination.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment as a one-year funding bridge to allow for an evaluation of the business council without committing to long-term programs or expanding authority.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe standards can be tightened and performance demanded constructively without harming the state or small businesses.

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The speaker opposes the amendment because a state agency already efficiently manages federal dollars and finds grants, making the proposed changes unnecessary.

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The speaker supports the amendment because the proposed alternative agency does not have contracts with universities and lacks the local presence to work directly with manufacturers in all counties.

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The speaker supports the amendment because without state funding, individuals lacking insurance cannot afford the required psychological reviews for bar exam accommodations, hindering their ability to become attorneys.

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The speaker supports the amendment to ensure sufficient funds are available for the Steamboat Legacy Scholarship program if an injunction is lifted, preventing a funding shortfall before the next budget cycle.

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The lawmaker opposes voting on the amendment because he believes an educational aspect alone will not fix deep-rooted mental health issues and could potentially make them worse.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes it constitutes legislating in the budget and notes that a similar bill previously failed at introduction.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because her rural district has experienced tragic suicides related to school situations, and she believes districts need funds to raise awareness.

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The lawmaker supports helping barbers with funding after hearing from a barber in his chair about the difficulties of performing board inspections while running a business.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment, viewing it as an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy that dictates how a board uses its own funds for obligations already placed upon them.

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The lawmaker urges a vote against the amendment to allow time for fixing the constitutional issue in third reading, acknowledging the validity of the concern about legislating in the budget.

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The lawmaker proposes the amendment to remove language about punitive damages from the budget because he feels there was insufficient discussion regarding its rationale and intent.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes the organization is increasing its funding request from $10 million to $15 million by asking for additional funds that were previously set aside.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes the facility will benefit youth by providing a centralized location for state competitions and keeping young people engaged in productive activities.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment again, stating he wants to protect taxpayers by returning funds to their original accounts rather than funding a project that seems like an automatic approval.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes it is a wise investment to finish what was started, noting that the current request contains no general fund money and matches previous legislative approvals.

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The lawmaker argues that failing to update salary schedules leaves state employees significantly behind market rates, which is unsustainable for retaining a workforce.

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The lawmaker states that current staffing levels and mandates are unsustainable without providing fair compensation, describing the situation as not investing in the future.

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The lawmaker emphasizes that state employees are also taxpayers and neighbors who deserve dignity, pride in their jobs, and the ability to compete for talent.

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The lawmaker argues that salaries have not adjusted with inflation or market value over many years, creating a deficit that needs to be corrected rather than viewed as a raise.

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The lawmaker explains that delaying salary increases causes the required adjustment amount to grow and leads to unfilled positions because workers can earn more elsewhere.

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The lawmaker believes it is necessary to pay competitive wages comparable to other employers to ensure state employees receive a fair wage for their work.

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The lawmaker states that failing to provide comparable take-home pay has resulted in losing essential staff like CDL drivers and air quality experts to the private sector or other states.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe adding more diversification to a successful investment team may cause it to merely mimic the stock market rather than outperforming.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because removing behavioral health positions would harm efforts to serve vulnerable populations given current difficulties in hiring social workers and physicians.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because negotiations on the Colorado River Compact are happening without federal guidance, requiring Wyoming to defend itself against other states independently.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe in listening to and responding when the chief executive of an office requests resources for litigation on behalf of the people.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe hiring in-house attorneys will result in cost savings compared to using outside counsel for future litigation.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is funded by industry fees rather than general funds, allowing for continued state control over permitting.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to prevent federal overreach and ensure timely permitting for coal and oil projects in his district.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because industry pays for it and maintaining state primacy is necessary.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he wants to resist growing government and notes that the department did not request these positions while already struggling with existing tasks.

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The lawmaker advises resisting the amendment because it is aggressive to add three staff positions when there is a shortage of qualified CPAs and lawyers in the state.

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The lawmaker urges a no vote because the Joint Appropriations Committee already denied these positions and she trusts their work.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes upgrading an outdated system is necessary to provide transparency and efficiency for constituents regarding their utility rates.

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The lawmaker reiterates support for the amendment by emphasizing that non-utility industries pay for this critical system and its failure would harm all residents.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he calculates that a $600,000 increase represents nearly a 6% budget hike for the commission which will likely be passed on to customers.

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The lawmaker maintains his vote against the amendment because he believes it is unnecessary at this time given ongoing infrastructure updates and uncertain system failure timelines.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because he calculates that the cost per meter is minimal and believes the system upgrade provides good value for its lifespan.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the motion because they believe the agency already has sufficient funding sources, such as gas tax refunds and sales taxes, to purchase the requested equipment without additional general funds.

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The lawmaker opposes the bill because they prefer spending money on cleaning up existing trails rather than funding efforts to attract more visitors before maintenance is addressed.

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The lawmaker votes against the amendment because they see no logic in purchasing land that is already owned by the state or trust funds.

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The lawmaker plans to support the amendment despite believing it may be illegal, because they want to avoid costly lawsuits and believe in turning the acreage into a state park.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because investing now is more affordable than dealing with the consequences later, citing examples from neighboring states affected by cheat grass fires.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because invasive species are causing an emergent situation that hurts productivity, grazing land, and wildlife.

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The lawmaker supports restoring the funds because he believes it is a matter of integrity to fulfill promises made after the agency successfully completed their work.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to restore land productivity after fire devastation and prevent invasive grasses from taking over damaged areas, emphasizing a duty to ranchers.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because feedback from snowplow drivers in their district indicates that singling out specific employees for raises feels divisive and uncomfortable to the team.

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The lawmaker encourages a no vote to break a tradition of stagnation, citing past experiences where lack of pay adjustments led to losing officers and wasting money on training replacements.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment as an elegant solution that avoids tax increases or budget cuts by utilizing existing low-return investments to fund road improvements.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker explicitly asks members to vote in favor, stating he prefers this amendment over other funding options like a gas tax increase.

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The lawmaker supports decreasing the budget because the state jets are too old to sell or repair profitably, so funds should be removed from internal service accounts.

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The lawmaker opposes selling a state aircraft because it allows board members and executives to travel efficiently across the state, saving money compared to driving or using private charters.

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The lawmaker opposes selling a jet because the highway department relies on them for safe winter travel across the state, which turbo props cannot provide.

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The lawmaker opposes selling a jet because studies show it is fiscally responsible to keep them, as they save time and money compared to driving executives across the state.

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The lawmaker supports adding funding for home-level care because keeping people in their homes longer avoids the much higher costs of nursing homes.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes increasing funding for this program because they believe it is an unnecessary expansion of government spending that was already denied by the committee.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because increasing Medicaid payments has historically failed to solve the problem, leading instead to higher provider fees without resolving maternity deserts.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment based on a personal family experience with maternity deserts, emphasizing the need to prioritize safe childbirth access rather than dismissing funding as wasteful.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment because high malpractice insurance rates, caused by a lack of statute of limitations on birth injuries, are the root cause that additional funding cannot fix.

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The lawmaker opposes the amendment, suggesting that past legislative changes requiring midwife licensing may have contributed to the decline in services and created part of the current problem.

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment based on a personal experience requiring medical attention for childbirth, arguing against delaying action which could have unintended consequences.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure recruitment for essential jobs is possible, citing personal experience with being stranded on an island without access to birthing services.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as a novel approach to ensure women have safe, nearby places to give birth, arguing that distance can be life-threatening during pregnancy complications.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment as one piece of solving a complex issue, arguing against using complexity to justify inaction on ensuring more young people remain in communities.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment to ensure that where a woman lives does not determine her ability to safely give birth, highlighting the dangers of long travel distances during labor.

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The lawmaker supports the amendment because it allows for matching funds from Medicaid that would double the investment, potentially making hospitals thrilled with the increased rates.