Lobbyists hoping to win over the hearts and votes of state legislators could soon have a harder time. Tim Walker has more from the state Capitol.
State Senator Kevin Engler and the rest of the finance committee had plenty of questions about proposed legislation to limit lobbyists' power in the Capitol.
Republican Senator Charlie Shields is sponsoring the bill that would ban lobbyists from paying for trips and concerts for legislators unless it is approved beforehand.
And Shields says legislators and lobbyists should only be talking business.
The bill would also ban campaign contributions while the legislature is in session.
From the state Capitol, I'm Tim Walker.
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Campaign reform is working its way through the state Capitol. Tim Walker has more from Jefferson City.
St. Joseph Republican Charlie Shields is proposing legislation that he hopes will clean up the halls here at the Capitol.
Shields' bill would require legislators to electronically report campaign contributions every 24 hours.
The bill also bans campaign contributions during a legislative session.
From the state Capitol, I'm Tim Walker.