J.R. Riggins

The lawmaker opposes the amendment and expresses concern about supporting the bill because it fails to address upcoming election measures on property tax, requiring further work.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it aligns with voter-approved Amendment A by establishing a uniform residential property tax assessment rate of 8.5% and removing provisions related to mill levies that are no longer needed.

The lawmaker supports the amendment simply because he feels it is agreeable to provide a small amount of flexibility without causing harm.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because extending it through high school would dilute efforts in lower grades, noting that urban high schools are already struggling with basic English proficiency.

The lawmaker opposes trying a convention of states, suggesting that testing amendments at smaller political subdivisions first would be more prudent to see if they survive scrutiny.

The lawmaker reiterates opposition, arguing the bill restricts revenue needed for current services and school construction by draining the legislative stabilization reserve account.

The lawmaker supports the bill after reviewing testimony that clarified it enhances data privacy rather than creating roadblocks.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it ensures consistency and confidence by requiring paper ballots in all counties, addressing concerns about electronic-only voting systems.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because retaining staff with specific knowledge is necessary to complete ongoing projects and documentation that cannot be finished otherwise.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it provides funding for a clinical assistant professor, which helps train medical professionals within the state and keeps them there.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because early schooling is essential for children with disabilities in his district, and he recognizes how difficult it has been on exhausted parents.

The lawmaker warns sportsmen about the difficulty of identifying exact corners and suggests they must be prepared to defend their position, implying a cautious approach rather than a clear vote.

The lawmaker supports preserving the talent on the council, noting that while there are concerns about funding for closing projects, reorganization is a better approach than elimination.

The lawmaker opposes the motion because they believe the agency already has sufficient funding sources, such as gas tax refunds and sales taxes, to purchase the requested equipment without additional general funds.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment due to concerns about the time required to organize new teams and the difficulty of recruiting enough firefighters, predicting staffing needs would double.

The lawmaker argues that since the state uses vehicle valuations for taxation, it is logical to extend fee reductions as vehicles depreciate in value over time.

The lawmaker opposes lowering the cap to 2% because it would punish younger homeowners and those trying to start new families compared to long-term residents.