Curtis Meier

The lawmaker finds it difficult to support the bill because they believe too many projects are unnecessary additions, comparing them to 'Christmas tree' ornaments rather than essential needs.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it creates jobs and economic opportunities in specific regions, noting that while fiscal concerns exist, stopping this particular legislation is not the right approach.

The lawmaker supports the amendment as a regional solution to an emergency where wells have become acidic and undrinkable, emphasizing that citizens currently lack water access.

The lawmaker supports concurring because he trusts the legislature to move forward with construction in the next session, ensuring Wyoming remains eligible for federal funds.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it strikes a balance between encouraging voter participation and preventing fraud by reducing excessive penalties to levels that sheriffs are more likely to enforce.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it offers an optional certificate for parents who may later wish to have one, without forcing doctors or patients.

The lawmaker opposes voting on the current version because the amendment is too complex and rewrites the entire bill, making it difficult to evaluate specific provisions individually.

The lawmaker explains their opposition by citing a specific concern about preventing Wyoming residents from working on the Capitol project if they are union members, calling the bill overly broad.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because they believe a study is necessary first to understand the racetrack situation before proceeding with changes.

The lawmaker supports the amendment to put a Casper office building project on hold for a year as a prudent way to cut money from the budget.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment, arguing it is premature since they will have a better understanding of funding needs next year when they reconvene.

The lawmaker states that the bill will significantly increase expenditures without producing results, making him prefer the current organizational arrangement.

The lawmaker supports the amendment by comparing the state's financial situation to driving an old car that cannot afford new repairs, suggesting they must maintain current assets rather than fund new capital projects.

The speaker argues the bill is necessary to fund capital construction projects listed in it and serves as a strategic option if the corresponding House bill faces manipulation.

The speaker argues that federal regulations under the National Historic Preservation Act are applied incorrectly to private property, hindering economic development and energy projects in Wyoming. They believe this bill is necessary to balance rights and encourage better implementation of these rules by field offices.

The lawmaker explains the bill is needed because tens of thousands of existing wells are in violation of current water law, and it seeks to grandfather those permits while establishing a universal permit for future wells.

The lawmaker supports introducing the bill because it removes a sunset provision for unemployment benefits that has worked well since 2010, noting that most funding comes from federal sources rather than state funds.