Mike Moyle — Introduced RS 337233 and explained that it replaces a bill previously introduced.
Mike Moyle — Explained the purpose of the RS: to address noncompliance with laws that lack penalties.
Mike Moyle — Described the mechanism in the RS to enforce compliance with law and budget intent language.
Mike Moyle — Returns to introduce the next RS after the vote on the prior motion.
Mike Moyle — Introduced the RS and explained it is intended to ensure future data centers have non-consumptive water rights.
Douglas Pickett — Made the motion to introduce the RS.
Douglas Pickett — Representative Pickett made two procedural motions to introduce RS 33716 and RS 33726.
Monica Church — Representative Church questioned the RS’s limited referral authority, noting that only a few officials could present potential violations and arguing that the ability to refer oath violations to the Attorney General should be broader. He indicated he would vote no on printing unless the amendment expanded who could make referrals, and he was later recorded as voting no on the motion to introduce the RS.
Jason Monks — Representative Monks asked a series of related procedural questions, first about the leadership selection process and the complaint mechanism, and then whether anyone in the state can file a complaint with the Attorney General.
Jaron Crane — Representative Crane made two procedural motions to introduce legislation: RS 33728 and RS 33714.