Chris Rothfuss

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it eliminates the possibility for individuals to run for office after having their rights restored, arguing that sex offender registries do not effectively reduce recidivism.

The lawmaker explains the amendment adjusts EV taxes to be slightly higher than trucks by reducing decal fees, ensuring equity while capturing more revenue from out-of-state vehicles.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it is in good shape with minimal changes from the House, resulting in a slight budget reduction by eliminating an unnecessary appropriation for the recalibration committee.

The lawmaker supports the bill because they believe local law enforcement should not assist federal agents in seizing firearms, viewing the Second Amendment as a check against excessive federal power.

The lawmaker supports concurrence to clarify that government entities must verify an individual's identity before releasing their personal data records.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it clarifies that corner crossing is not a crime, aligns with court rulings and constituent desires for access to public lands.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it attempts to bypass standard appropriation procedures and improperly intercepts contingency funds, even though he supports the underlying project.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it strengthens the community college system by requiring Gillette College to reach four mills and builds a vital center for student learning.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it fundamentally changes the bill's intent, violating constitutional standards for legislative procedure.

The lawmaker supports the bill because an instructional silo ensures increased funding is used to hire teachers rather than being diverted elsewhere, which was essential for committee consensus.

The lawmaker supports the specific measure of keeping offenders away from daycares but notes it is not a solution for the underlying flaws in the state's sex offender registry system.

The lawmaker states their vote depends on whether the program is identical to a previous energy matching fund they supported, as they feel obligated to ensure constitutionality themselves.

The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary protection for rights, arguing that laws are required because not everyone does the right thing on their own.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe projects must be done right with full commitment rather than a mediocre approach, citing the project's potential to make Wyoming a destination for shooting sports.

The lawmaker explained that they mistakenly voted no on the bill because their microphone was off and they were confused about which legislation was currently being considered.

The lawmaker stated they voted no by mistake because they were thinking about a different bill and intended to vote yes on this one.

The lawmaker explained that they mistakenly voted no on a different bill while intending to vote yes on this one.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment for funding an insurance organization membership because they believe the appropriate process is to have the Legislative Service Office investigate and recommend such subscriptions through the Management Council rather than adding them directly to the budget bill.

The lawmaker explains that the bill updates statutes to include nasal and other alternative epinephrine delivery systems, not just auto-injectors, without changing existing policy.

The lawmaker explains that the bill provides necessary statutory clarity for converting between special purpose depository institutions and traditional state-chartered banks, avoiding the illogical requirement of closing one bank to open another.

The lawmaker explains that the bill contains cleanup amendments requested by the division of banking to conform statutes for special purpose depository institutions and establish a remediation fund.