Opponents of the bill said the health risks of helmet-less cyclists are too great to allow. St. Louis County Representative Deb Lavender cautioned against the health hazard.
St. Louis County Democrat Deb Lavender said the measure imposes a tax burden on the state's citizens, who would have to pay for the continued rehab and surgery for unprotected riders in motorcycle accidents.
Rep. Deb Lavender, D-St. Louis County, said this change could put the burden of finding and penalizing those who abuse their animals on the police force, that has more important things to worry about.
Rep. Deb Lavender, D-St. Louis County, said this change could put the burden of finding and penalizing those who abuse their animals on the police force, that has more important things to worry about.
But Rep. Deb Lavender, D-St. Louis County, offered an amendment to the amendment that would exclude committee meetings of the state legislature from the prohibition.
Rep. Deb Lavender, D-St. Louis County, argued her constituents are paying more in property taxes than Missouri farmers, and these taxes fund public schools in rural districts.
Rep. Deb Lavender, D-St. Louis County, argued her constituents are paying more in property taxes than Missouri farmers, and these taxes fund public schools in rural districts.
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