Gary Crum

The lawmaker urges an I vote to override the governor's veto of section 307, which limits personal services transfers in the executive branch and prevents salary increases outside legislative authorization.

The speaker explains that they agreed to a request regarding a public information officer for each module because there were valid reasons to support it.

The lawmaker states they support the amendment because it improves the bill following recent discussions.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it infringes on individual freedom by preventing employees from directing their own pay to organizations of their choice through payroll deductions.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it could punish police officers for following federal laws, which conflicts with their pledge of allegiance and oath to follow the US government.

Senator Gary Crum supports moving forward with the bill because he is pleased that concerns from hospitals regarding HIPAA requirements will be worked through in future discussions.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe it fails to clarify the situation and instead makes it murkier than before.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because taxpayer-funded research could restrict water rights, infringe on property rights, and involves a significant increase in appropriation costs.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it allows fees without voter approval, effectively creating an uncapped 'rain tax' that could lead to large projects like a $130 million proposal.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it funds a dual enrollment pilot program that helps high school students transition to careers and stay in the state.

The lawmaker supports the bill because he views it as both business-friendly and anti-crime, allowing legitimate business while preventing fraud.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it restores funding to the University of Wyoming, addresses technology issues for safety and efficiency, and facilitates a collaborative approach.

The lawmaker supports the bill to allow a task force to study public desires for economic development while maintaining operations and jobs until April 2027.

The lawmaker argues that the bill ensures voter approval is required before funding surface water utilities, preventing local governments from imposing fees without public consent.

The lawmaker supports the bill to initiate a broader discussion about land use values on state trust lands, arguing that community values cannot be measured solely by monetary terms.

The lawmaker argues that allowing high school athletes to be paid undermines the values of competition, adversity, and education for students aged 13 to 17. He states that unlike colleges, high schools do not generate significant revenue from athletics, so this bill is necessary to prevent a system where wealthy offers influence student participation.