Tim Salazar

The lawmaker supports the bill because it remains largely unchanged from its original form, includes only minor technical corrections and clarifications regarding health insurance calculations, and is constitutional.

The speaker opposed the proposed amendments because they created different standards for schools versus child care facilities, which would complicate enforcement efforts.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it involves legislative oversight to protect against unfunded mandates after federal money is exhausted, ensuring the state does not bear sole responsibility for future programs.

The lawmaker believes the bill provides significant protection for children despite having reservations about specific provisions.

The lawmaker supports the measure because it served as the critical element that maintained unity within the committee.

The lawmaker supports the bill as common sense legislation intended to prevent tragic incidents involving sex offenders living near child care facilities.

The lawmaker supports the bill as a hedge against national debt and potential financial crises but questions whether holding gold or silver would be sufficient protection in such an event.

The lawmaker supports the bill because constituents in their district want it and they appreciate the sponsor bringing it forward.

The lawmaker supports adding funds for sign language interpreters because communities of the blind and deaf have been overlooked and consistently receive insufficient support.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it addresses organized theft across county lines and makes law enforcement pursuits safer by discouraging flight that endangers officers.

The lawmaker supports the bill to keep the recalibration process alive and adhere to court wishes regarding K-12 education funding.

The lawmaker argues the bill is necessary because recent legal scrutiny levels threaten existing public health statutes and remove decision-making power from elected representatives, so this amendment restores ordinary scrutiny to allow the legislature to protect public safety.

The lawmaker states that the bill is self-explanatory and outlines its requirement prohibiting sex offenders from residing near child care facilities.

The lawmaker argues the bill reflects a deliberate choice to maintain a citizen legislature supported by professional staff, contrasting it favorably against states with much larger and more expensive legislative staffs.