Rep. Ralph Monaco, D-Raytown and chair of the House Judiciary Committee, said it would be up to a court to decide if those arrests were the result of a reasonable search, but he believes individuals have the right to change their mind during the screening process.
The House version of the bill was sponsored by the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Ralph Monaco, D-Raytown. The emergency clause in the bill makes it applicable immediately upon the governor's signature. Monaco said fast-tracking the bill sent a clear a clear message to Missourians.
It's chairman -- Ralph Monaco, D-Raytown -- said the House bill sponsored by Rep. Philip Willoughby, D-Gladstone, may be the one that has a chance to pass because its concepts do not present any constitutional problems.