Tara Nethercott

The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes it is a targeted effort to punish the teachers union rather than a genuine attempt at fairness, and predicts it will have the opposite effect intended.

The lawmaker supports the bill because amendments added clarifying language about what the system should look like and removed fees charged to counties.

The lawmaker supports the bill because it aligns with the direction other states are taking, despite acknowledging data suggesting higher risks for this age group.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because it sets a dangerous precedent of overriding the building commission's prioritization process without an appropriation, which could lead to future demands for specific community projects.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because county clerks do not support it and passing more election reform bills feeds a false perception that Wyoming elections are insecure.

The lawmaker opposes the amendment because attorney general opinions lack legal force and cites a Supreme Court ruling that similar programs do not violate constitutional prohibitions on lending public credit for private purposes.

The lawmaker opposes the bill moving forward because it was introduced due to bad actors in a minority of cities and should instead be sent for interim study.

The lawmaker supports moving funds to the permanent mineral trust fund but expresses concern about how this change impacts current obligations with the reserve account after recently obligating $30 million from it.

The lawmaker supports cloud seeding because it is scientifically proven to reduce hail size, which lowers property insurance costs for residents and protects crops in her district.

The lawmaker opposes the bill because she believes it imposes burdens on good actors without stopping bad actors or helping victims of fraud, suggesting alternative legislative solutions instead.

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it reflects constituent demands to fund the future and state university, viewing previous cuts as punitive while restoring a balanced budget.

Senator Tara Nethercott supports the general need for slowing down but has deep reservations about allowing non-law enforcement to use red and blue lights due to potential public confusion and safety risks regarding impersonation.

The lawmaker supports the bill because county treasurers requested a modernized, consolidated software system to replace an antiquated one that is about to fail. They argue this update will make license plate issuance and registration processing more efficient and reliable for constituents.

The lawmaker supports the bill to prevent fraud against state and federal governments, noting that Wyoming currently lacks such a civil procedure while most other states have it.

The lawmaker argues that child exploitation is increasing exponentially while federal funding has remained stagnant for years, necessitating a dedicated state fund to support the specialized technical expertise required by investigators.