Douglas Pickett — The earlier motion to introduce the RS is referenced in the vote sequence.
Douglas Pickett — Moved to introduce RS 33716.
Douglas Pickett — Moved to introduce RS 33726.
Monica Church — Representative Monica Church questioned the bill’s scope and who could refer violations, followed up on the response, and then argued for broader authority to refer matters to the Attorney General. She indicated she would vote no on printing without that broader amendment authority, and was later recorded as voting nay on the motion to introduce the RS.
Jeff Ehlers — The Speaker of the House is referenced as one of the officials who may present a potential violation.
Jeff Ehlers — The Speaker of the House is referenced in the discussion of who may refer violations.
Jeff Ehlers — The Speaker is cited as one of the officials with unique knowledge in certain situations.
Jeff Ehlers — The chair is addressing the next item and calling on the speaker again.
Steve Berch — Entered debate on the motion and argued the bill is partisan as written.
Steve Berch — Argued the bill appears partisan and suggested adding minority leadership.
Steve Berch — Recorded as voting nay on the motion to introduce the RS.
Steve Berch — Spoke in support of introducing RS 33716 and said he looked forward to learning more about the issue.
Steve Berch — Questioned whether the memorial should reference the Department of Defense rather than the Department of War, noting the legal name has not changed.
Jason Monks — Recognized next in the debate.
Jason Monks — Asked whether anyone in the state can file a complaint with the Attorney General.
Jason Monks — Introduced the RS and explained it is intended to address water use by future data centers during drought conditions.
Jaron Crane — Representative Crane made consecutive procedural motions to introduce two RS measures: RS 33728 and RS 33714.