Democrat Representative Jeremy LaFaver offered amendments to the bill that would have split the tax between renters and property owners, but it was quickly voted down.
Rep. Jeremy LaFaver, D-Kansas City, teared up in the floor debate, giving an emotional speech about his decision to provide an emergency hysterectomy after his wife gave birth through a Cesarean section. LaFaver said Jones' bill would hurt families who face the kind of decision he did.
Colona and Rep. Jeremy LaFaver, D-Kansas City, voiced concern about state officers and federal officers coming into conflict with one another because of this bill.
Rep. Jeremy LaFaver, D-Kansas City, resigned from a House Democratic campaign committee after reports he had been arrested for illegal possession of marijuana along with drug paraphernalia.
Rep. Jeremy LaFaver, D-Kansas City, resigned from a House Democratic campaign committee after reports he had been arrested for illegal possession of marijuana along with drug paraphernalia.
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