The theme of empathy carried through the session. Rep. Sue Allen, R-St. Louis, told one witness that her nephew suffers from autism. Rep. Chris Molendorp, R-Cass, worried about families in his own constituency who struggle with the disorder.
One of the Republican representatives to whom Nixon's office reportedly made illegal offers was Rep. Chris Molendorp, R-Belton. Molendorp, a freshman representative, told reporters that as a health insurance agent and member of his local hospital's board, his vote was still undecided when he came to the statehouse on Wednesday.
Republican Representative Chris Molendorp (MOLE-IN-DORP) of Western Missouri opposes requiring more coverage and told the House Health Committee proposed changes could miss the mark.