Democratic representative Bob Burns from St. Louis County supported the bill, suggesting the money could be used on improving poor road conditions in the state's rural areas.
Wrap: The tension between St. Louis County Democrat Bob Burns and Pineville Republican Bill Lant, the chairman of the House Workforce Standards and Development Committee, resulted in a five minute recess at the beginning of the hearing.
Wrap: The sponsor of this bill said since the bill lets workers opt of out of joining a union, it's more in tune with the American ideal of choice. Bob Burns, a Democrat from St. Louis County, said that view was backwards.
A tense exchange between Rep. Holly Rehder, R-Sikeston, who sponsored the bill, and committee member Bob Burns, D-St. Louis County, lead committee chairman Bill Lant, R-Pineville, to call for a five minute recess.
A tense exchange between Rep. Holly Rehder, R-Sikeston, who sponsored the bill, and committee member Bob Burns, D-St. Louis County, lead committee chairman Bill Lant, R-Pineville, to call for a five minute recess.