Ray R Peterson

The lawmaker supports the bill to ensure all projects share equally in potential future economic cuts rather than shielding education funding at the expense of other state initiatives.

The lawmaker argues there is no harm in having multiple state songs to represent different generations, noting that younger people may not know the current official song.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it adds necessary wording to include collections on use tax, which was a good catch by the House that complemented their original handling of sales tax.

The lawmaker supports making tough decisions for the state's budget as a long-term solution rather than delaying action.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it offers a practical, phased-in approach with appropriations to address funding challenges while reducing expenditures and preserving savings.

The lawmaker argues that citizens are struggling with high health care costs due to federal inaction, and this resolution seeks state authority over savings accounts and reinsurance programs to address these issues.

The lawmaker explains that the bill addresses deficiencies in collections and bad debt by utilizing a nationwide multi-state licensing system, which is expected to save state money. The speaker also notes the bill requires background checks for licensing purposes.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it addresses weaknesses in collections and clarifies procedures for assessing credits and deficiencies on excise taxes, including tolling the statute of limitations during audits.

The lawmaker explains that the bill eliminates a maximum transfer limit to school capital construction from mineral royalties on leased state lands, framing it as an option discussed by the Revenue Committee.

The lawmaker explains that the bill allows assessing a fee on state financial obligations sent to collection agencies to cover the costs of collecting outstanding debts and taxes owed to the state.