Jack D Landon Jr.

The lawmaker supports the bill because even a small increase in seatbelt usage rates would be a positive outcome worth feeling good about.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because requiring employees to pay for their retirement contributions helps them understand the value of the system, similar to how copays affect healthcare usage decisions.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because diverting funds from the reserve account undermines a long-term policy of building a permanent fund for future generations, comparing it to failing to maintain an asset like a road.

The lawmaker supports the amendment to finish a job that was started, arguing it is unfair for the commission to change plans after contractors and communities have already committed resources based on expectations.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because he believes employees should participate in funding their retirement plan to foster a sense of ownership and recognize its value, especially given recent salary progress for educators.

The lawmaker argues that studying past uranium mining is unnecessary because modern practices are different and safety standards have improved, urging support for the bill's forward-looking focus instead of a backward look at history.

The lawmaker opposes the bill due to concerns about unintended consequences, specifically that law enforcement would need new databases and increased oversight capabilities resembling 'Big Brother'.

The lawmaker argues that tax breaks are not a primary factor in corporate location decisions, which instead focus on markets and workforce, making the exemption an unnecessary giveaway of taxpayer money. He believes businesses invest to increase productivity rather than for one-time sales tax savings.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because leaving in a blanket refusal to enforce mandates creates uncertainty and could inadvertently validate federal actions that are beneficial or borderline constitutional.

The lawmaker argues that since surrounding states have damage caps, a reasonable amount should be established in this legislature to protect citizens while ensuring the presence of a strong medical community.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes specialty licenses imply that certain groups are special or different, contradicting the principle that all citizens are equal. He advocates for eliminating such distinctions to treat everyone as one citizen of Wyoming.

The lawmaker states that under the proposed system, a senator would be beholden to state legislators and citizens rather than campaign funders, restoring the partnership between federal government and states where sovereignty is shared.

The speaker explains that the bill addresses concerns about child care subsidy formulas for low-income working families and students, aiming to create a more rational strategy to help these families achieve independence.