Ken Clouston

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe homeowners with significant equity built up in their properties can find financial resources to manage increased taxes until they sell.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment based on feedback from industry stakeholders in their county who are strongly opposed to limiting funds only to those paying severance taxes.

The lawmaker opposes automatic penalties because small hospitals need time to upgrade software and should be given leniency through corrective action plans instead of immediate fines.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because hiring enough teachers immediately is impossible, and this measure helps districts transition into the changes smoothly.

The lawmaker argues that the amendment kills the bill by changing its concept, which would leave no regulations and allow children to access the product. He urges support for the current regulatory approach as a trial before considering prohibition.

The speaker supports concurring with Senate amendments to ensure safety measures are in place and fraud is decreased, noting that some businesses already comply while others do not.

The lawmaker supports voting for the amendment and bill, noting it raises rates from a historical low of 68% to 110%.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides patient safety, allows doctors to perform advanced treatments without legal trouble, and addresses conditions like MS and ALS.

The lawmaker supports the amendment after confirming it will not cost the state more money, noting that it provides religious freedom for students wishing to attend seminary.

The lawmaker supports moving the bill forward because he believes it brings necessary attention to a real problem, even if he admits limited knowledge about the details.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it resolves issues they had with mandatory health insurance and provides an alternative if another bill fails to pass.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it is fully federally funded and provides essential summer food access for children in counties that lack local food banks.

The lawmaker supports restoring maternity health reimbursement rates to traditional levels and using transformation funds for equipment, training, and recruitment because rural communities are losing labor and delivery units.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is necessary for the medical program to advance and expand its accreditation status.

The lawmaker supports starting with two modules as a compromise between committee recommendations and governor suggestions, noting it is not new technology.

The lawmaker explains that while other funds can cover training and equipment, increased reimbursement rates are specifically needed to pay staff and prevent them from leaving rural nursing homes.

The lawmaker argues the bill is necessary because losing OB care in Wyoming leads to higher costs, lower birth weights, and more complications when mothers must travel over 30 miles. They state that increasing reimbursement will help small towns keep labor and delivery units open.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it grants special protections to one specific type of nonprofit organization rather than applying generally.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it addresses fraud and criminal activity involving virtual currency kiosks by establishing guardrails to distinguish legitimate operators from bad actors.

The lawmaker opposes the bill by explaining that studies showing Ivermectin's benefits are due to its ability to kill parasites, not because it treats other conditions like COVID.

The lawmaker argues the bill is necessary to restore an income-based education savings account program while a universal version remains in court, ensuring families have access to educational choice immediately.