"Rep.(Scott) Lakin has worked hard on this bill," said Rep. Jewell Patek, R-Chillicothe. "He fought hard for A-plus schools. I think that's going to help a lot of school districts, including mine."
"I'm a healthy 28-year-old, so why should I have to pay extra for someone who doesn't take care of their health?" asked Rep. Jewell Patek, R-Chillicothe. Patek said that this would simply raise rates for younger people and drive them out of insurance.
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