"The main purpose of the bill allows parents, family members, or guardians to provide mentally ill with treatment before they harm someone or themselves," said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Gary Witt.
"There's never been a bill in history, since I've been here, that's come up in the last week and made it. But if there is going to be one, this is it," said Committee Chairman Gary Witt, D-Platte City.
In Gaw's absence, Rep. Gary Witt, D-Platt City, presided over the House, cutting off debate and failing to recognize other representatives, much to the chagrin of Republican leaders and the bill's sponsor.
This was the point of emphasis as Committee Chairman Gary Witt, who said he supported the idea of lobbying reform, peppered Canuteson with examples of activity that Witt called innocent but would be made illegal with the bill's passage.
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