Laurie Bratten

The lawmaker supports an amendment because it clarifies the language while still protecting property rights, which they consider very important.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because they believe fiscal transparency is important, even if districts are already reporting this data, as it promotes discussion on school boards.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because the state board that certifies teachers already has the authority to change rules and allow more out-of-state teachers without needing this legislation.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it addresses issues that should be handled in a separate bill rather than being added to this specific legislation.

The lawmaker voted no due to concerns about accountability and the lack of grade point requirements, citing the risk of giving a large sum upfront without safeguards.

The lawmaker supports the amendment based on direct feedback from constituents who rely on traditional broadcast news and do not want to lose access to it.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it is necessary to study future funding structures for community colleges, regardless of recent budget increases that do not address long-term systemic issues.

The lawmaker opposes increasing funding for this program because they believe it is an unnecessary expansion of government spending that was already denied by the committee.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it moves the application deadline to May, giving homeowners time after receiving tax notices to register and avoid unexpected property tax increases.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it codifies an existing system that posts audit reports online, enhancing fiscal transparency and good governance without creating new reporting requirements or costs.