But during debate, Hanaway told Springfield Republican Representative Roy Holand that there is more than enough money to pay for the changes proposed in her bill.
But during debate, Hanaway told Springfield Republican Representative Roy Holand that there is more than enough money to pay for the changes proposed in her bill.
Now, Representative Roy Holand says the mercury must be removed because it is linked to autism. He is sponsoring a bill that would prohibit mercury-based immunizations from being given to children under eight.
JEFFERSON CITY - At a press conference Representative Roy Holand announced a new bill prohibiting vaccinations with mercury preservatives from being given to children under eight. House Speaker Catherine Hanaway gave her support to the bill and said it could reduce autism in children.
Rep. Roy Holand, R-Springfield, sponsor of the bill said that the federal mental parity bill covers self-insured companies, federal employees and those under Medicare. The Missouri bill, he said, goes beyond and covers the rest.
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