Brian Boner

The lawmaker supports the bill because it ensures that infrastructure data collected by municipalities becomes public property of the state, guaranteeing access for a wide range of users while maintaining existing confidentiality protections.

The lawmaker supports the bill as a principled stand to ensure taxpayers are not supporting union activities through government involvement in payroll deductions.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it includes technical corrections for cash flow and a compromise on Alkali Creek that sets hard deadlines while allowing the project to proceed.

The lawmaker supports standing with local law enforcement officials who are against the bill due to potential negative impacts on their operations, leading them to vote no.

The lawmaker supports the bill because at age 18, individuals are already considered adults who can vote and serve in the military, making the current restriction arbitrary.

The lawmaker supports the bill by highlighting safeguards such as prohibiting paid signature collectors, limiting recall elections to one per term, and requiring clerk verification of signatures.

The lawmaker supports the amendment to direct attention to a six-year stalled project at the law enforcement academy, noting that previous efforts have failed and new property has been identified.

The lawmaker supports the bill as a necessary adjustment to ensure previously enacted laws are followed and to improve public trust despite national issues eroding confidence in elections.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe it is appropriate given that the state is effectively creating an easement where none previously existed.

The lawmaker supports the amendment as an even-handed approach to resolve a dispute between landowners and public hunters that the game commission has failed to address, proposing a 50/50 split.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it removes an irrational policy of paying for health insurance for employees who do not take coverage, promoting fiscal responsibility.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it ensures funding for an education savings account program if a court injunction is lifted, preventing a situation where funds are spent this year but unavailable next year.

The lawmaker argues the bill is necessary for Wyoming to have a tool available while negotiating with other states, noting that all other basin states already have similar programs in place.

The lawmaker supports keeping cloud seeding in the bill because it has no cost to the state, may positively impact snowpack by augmenting natural processes, and provides a necessary tool for Wyoming's participation in Colorado River Basin solutions.

The speaker explains that the bill requires a two-thirds vote because it allows local water districts to invest funds in equities through government investment pools, which is mandated by the state constitution.

The lawmaker argues that the amendment is necessary because local entities may be hesitant to use existing council funds due to concerns about insufficient availability, leaving heavy burdens on first responders.

The sponsor argues the bill is necessary to gather information and provide legislative direction on future energy transmission policy decisions as regional organizations expand.

The speaker supports the bill because it establishes three-judge panels for constitutional cases to deter forum shopping and improve analysis, while ensuring retired judges do not hear these important separation of powers issues.

The lawmaker argues for support because all other states in the river basin have similar programs and a voluntary approach now is better than facing mandatory restrictions later.