Lawmakers expressed concern that the bill would go too far. Rep. Gina Mitten, R-St. Louis County, cited amendments to the bill that would include manned aircrafts and any "person, entity, or state agency" from gathering evidence of criminal conduct.
St. Louis County Democrat Gina Mitten says she sees problems in the legislation, but she says she voted yes because it is the best remaining vehicle that can carry the expansion.
"It criminalizes legal behavior," said Rep. Gina Mitten, D-St. Louis County. Mitten said the amendments would allow courts to throw out evidence of criminal behavior that had been recorded by persons flying for fun.
"It criminalizes legal behavior," said Rep. Gina Mitten, D-St. Louis County. Mitten said the amendments would allow courts to throw out evidence of criminal behavior that had been recorded by persons flying for fun.
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