The bill passed 100-47 in the House where it was sponsored by Rep. Bryan Pratt, R-Jackson County, and was co-sponsored by six representatives including Rep. Jeff Harris and Rep. Judy Baker, two of the Democratic representatives from Columbia.
"I think the curators' criticism is disingenuous," said the bill's House sponsor -- House Speaker Pro Tem Bryan Pratt, R-Jackson County. "I think they're looking to preserve their power. I want to open the ivory tower to students."
"We had a very productive session and we improved the lives of Missourians this session," said Speaker Pro Tem Rep. Bryan Pratt, R-Jackson County. Pratt cited immigration and property tax bills and economic development as their major achievements.
House Speaker Pro Tem and member of the Local Government Committee Bryan Pratt says taking the pressure off public schools will help alleviate the confusion.
Republican representative and Speaker Pro Tem Bryan Pratt maintains his support for protecting the second amendment, saying both Republicans and Democrats intend to protect a Missourian's right to protect themselves.
Bryan Pratt, R-Jackson County and House speaker pro tem, continues to support Missouri's current gun control laws. He and other Republicans say that they must preserve Missourians' 2nd Amendment right to bear arms.
Republican Bryan Pratt continues to support Missouri's current gun control laws. He and other Republicans say that they must preserve Missourian's second amendment right to bear arms.
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