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The lawmaker supports the bill because he believes it serves as a necessary deterrent against individuals making bad decisions that put emergency responders and others at serious risk.

The lawmaker supports changing the funding source for a project to unencumbered funds from non-coal projects, stating this change does not affect the merits or need of the project itself.

The lawmaker expresses concern about using state law to interfere with a mutually agreed-upon contract between an employer and its employees.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because there is already adequate funding in the budget for sage-grouse planning and protection, including new general fund dollars and governor's funds.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because local government should lead in energy conservation to encourage others to adopt efficient construction techniques.

The lawmaker explains that previous legislation unintentionally included substitute teachers, causing administrative issues. This bill clarifies the rules to exclude substitutes and ensures employers only pay retirement contributions for normally contributing positions.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it increases firemen's retirement benefits to compensate for their lack of Social Security coverage, while also increasing member contributions so that no additional public funds are required.