Supporters and opponents of the bill see it as a way to keep up with Kansas's recent tax reforms, but they disagree about the impact. Kansas has already passed a law reducing the income tax rate in 2013. Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-St. Louis, said following Kansas's lead is fiscally irresponsible.
But not all lawmakers agree, as Representative Rory Ellinger of Saint Louis County debated with Funderburk saying that guns can only cause more problems throughout the state.
But St. Louis County Democrat Rory Ellinger says he is worried that the language of the bill assigns corporations a conscience, a trait he says should only be reserved for humans.
Sponsoring Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-St. Louis County, said the bill doesn't legalize marijuana for enjoyment or medicinal use. He said it's simply removing a charge from your record that is considered a crime which can have lasting effects on the defendant's life if it isn't taken off.
Wrap: Democrat Rory Ellinger of University City is sponsoring a house bill that would reduce penalties for marijuana possession. The measure would make it so that people who possess a small amount would only pay a fine.
"We try (nullification) a lot here," Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-University City, said, referencing past action by state lawmakers against the federal health care law.
Democratic representatives argued that the higher standard would make it easier for businesses to discriminate. Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-St. Louis County, said Missouri should not try to attract businesses that discriminate.
Democratic representatives argued that the higher standard would make it easier for businesses to discriminate. Rep. Rory Ellinger, D-St. Louis County, said Missouri should not try to attract businesses that discriminate.
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