John Kolb

The lawmaker supports the bill because criminals will carry weapons regardless of permits, while allowing law-abiding citizens to obtain a permit could help prevent loss of life.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it turns elections into popularity contests, allowing small motivated groups to overturn election results without requiring broad voter turnout, which he views as a dangerous path for governance.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment and supports the bill to ensure that changes to district boundaries require voter approval, protecting voters' rights.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because he believes school boards, not administrators, should set policy and that capping salaries undermines local control.

The lawmaker supports the bill because they feel morally obligated to take action after hearing the debate on the issue.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they trust elected sheriffs to uphold rights without additional legislation and believe the rhetoric used is unhelpful and degrades law enforcement.

The lawmaker opposes removing cloud seeding because he believes it does not manipulate weather, is a reasonable step given other entities are funding it, and there are good reasons for the current proposal.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he views any reduction in privacy as an erosion that conflicts with being business-friendly, despite acknowledging the need to balance openness.

The lawmaker supports the bill because peace officers are being assaulted while doing their job, and aiding law enforcement helps maintain order for everyone.