Sen. Luann Ridgeway, R-Smithville, who presides over the county where the plant is located, said the company currently has no committments to continue their operations in Claycomo after the end of next year, when they are set to finish a line of sport utility vehicles being produced there.
Sen. Luann Ridgeway, R-Smithville, who offered an amendment on the Senate floor, said she planned to attend the meeting if it took place. She said she had even made copies of relevant papers to take with her to the discussion.
Opponents like Senator Luann Ridgeway, a Republican from Smithville, argued that the mandate would increase premiums and cause small businesses to drop insurance for their employees altogether.
Opponents like Sen. Luann Ridgeway, R-Smithville, argued that the mandate would increase premiums so small businesses couldn't afford it and would have to drop insurance for their employees altogether.