The bill lost some Republican support during the process because of an amendment that bill handler Doug Ervin, R-Holt, said would reduce transparency and limit the free market. A minority of Democrats supported the measure. Rep. Jamilah Nasheed, D- St. Louis City, stressed the need to pass the bill as a last option. "We can't leave out of this House by the end of the week without a health care bill," said Nasheed.
Opponents of the bill, such as Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis City, said the sponsor was more concerned about preventing abortions than protecting a pregnant woman from coercion.
Some veterans would be excused from paying for metered parking under a new bill introduced by state Representative Jamilah Nasheed. The St. Louis City Democrat said it was her way of saying thanks to America's veterans.
St. Louis City State Representative Democrat Jamilah Nasheed sponsored the bill and she cites the 5 billion dollars in loans and grants given to Missouri minorities as a cause to explore their effectiveness.
Rep. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis City, introduced legislation that would increase the sales tax on cigarettes from 17 cents to 33 cents -- a 16 cent increase.
Rep. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis City, introduced legislation that would increase the sales tax on cigarettes from 17 cents to 33 cents -- a 16 cent increase.
Rep. Jamilah Nasheed, D-St. Louis City, has introduced a bill that would require lawmakers to consider legislations impact on minorities in addition to legal and financial matters.
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