Martha D Halverson

The lawmaker supports the override to send a clear message to current and future executives that they are expected to reduce the state workforce as previously charged.

The lawmaker urges a no vote because they do not want to be responsible for adding further fee increases to parks that have already seen significant hikes.

The lawmaker supports an amendment to the bill because there is already a task force dedicated to studying this issue.

The lawmaker supports the amendment to demonstrate that staff training is a priority for the legislature.

The lawmaker votes against the bill because it only allows information flow from civilian agencies to military, failing to address the reciprocal need for civilians to receive background information from the military.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because removing the hedonic wage index and cost of living adjustments would disrupt a formula that has worked well for years despite existing disparities.

The lawmaker supports the amendment to eliminate duplication of funding, noting that an existing loan program with over $52 million is already available for community college dormitories.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because there are many unused cars sitting in the motor pool parking lot that should be sold.

The lawmaker urges an aye vote because the program assists sick, working individuals with disabilities and is not comparable to previous Medicaid expansion debates.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it imposes an additional fee on top of existing ones.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it will reduce purses and money for breeder points, despite seeing a resurgence in horse racing.