Eli D Bebout

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it represents government growth and adds a position in Cheyenne to oversee county nurses who are already performing well, arguing that benefits could be achieved without expanding state oversight.

The speaker argues against concurring because the House replaced the original bill with a longer substitute containing significant differences, requiring further reconciliation.

The lawmaker highlights that while cuts have been made to the general fund, education funding has not been cut and will actually receive significant new money.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it establishes a program to help fight for Wyoming's coal industry, which they state is facing an assault from people across the country.

The lawmaker indicates that while they are not enthusiastic about the original bill, the amendment improves it enough to warrant a vote in favor of the amendment.

The lawmaker supports the second amendment because setting aside specific money ensures that public involvement efforts are adequately funded.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it removes overly restrictive language that would prevent properties with unpaid taxes from ever returning to production. The change allows counties to negotiate agreements regarding back taxes versus future revenue potential.

The lawmaker supports an amendment to restrict how counties can use lodging tax revenue for tourism because the current language is too broad and could lead to misuse of funds.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because maintaining mines now ensures they can benefit from future price increases, whereas shutting them down could permanently eliminate that revenue source.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it ensures that money set aside will cover all spending, despite acknowledging structural issues and the need for future tough decisions.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because they are shocked by the disparity in rental prices paid per square foot across state buildings.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because allowing immediate effectiveness provides flexibility to complete rulemaking sooner if possible without disrupting existing processes.

The lawmaker supports the bill to allow the state to diversify its investments by purchasing real property assets, minerals, and royalties for long-term benefits including recreation and school funding.

The lawmaker believes it is not the right time to establish new programs and regrets voting for a similar bill in the previous session.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it ensures an actuarially sound pension fund for volunteer firefighters, addressing recruitment issues by increasing state funding to 100% while volunteers also increase their contributions.