Debbie Hammons

The lawmaker supports the amendment because she believes a higher work requirement ensures participants are working as many hours as possible, which is necessary for the program to succeed.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because reducing the hardship percentage undermines the ability of communities with poor tax bases to provide basic services, a need confirmed by county commissioners.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it represents the most costly option, requiring approximately $88 million that is not currently set aside in the budget.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because it creates a parallel system that allows people denied permits to carry anyway, lacking necessary regulations like those for domestic violence.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it helps maintain competitiveness with other states and has already led to major expansions and job creation in her community's manufacturing sector.

The lawmaker argues that the bill corrects an inconsistency in state statutes by requiring parental consent for minors to drop out of school, aligning it with other laws regarding tattoos and marriage. She also states her personal priority is helping children make better choices.

The lawmaker opposes using general funds because a private fundraising group already provides scholarships for this purpose, and she believes the cost should come from supporters of the athletic teams.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes changing the constitution out of anger is not a reasoned approach and expresses faith in elected officials to find solutions.

The lawmaker supports removing the mandatory retirement limit because many people over 70 are fully functional and their wisdom is a great advantage, though she expresses concern about having no age limit at all.