Rep. Jason Kander, R-Jackson County, who had proposed his own ethics bill before the legislative session began, said he supported the bill, but warned members against "breaking their arms" to pat themselves on the back for passing "comprehensive" ethics reform.
The legislation co-sponsored by Reps. Tim Flook, R-Liberty, and Jason Kander, D-Kansas City, would make obstructing an ethics investigation a felony. Kander was the only speaker Tuesday to mention shamed former Sen. Jeff Smith, D-St. Louis, by name on Tuesday, when other officials referred to "the actions of a small few" as being the impetus for any ethics proposals.
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