Rep. Connie Cierpiot, R-Independence, says the state should refund a gas tax passed to pay for the implementation of the plan. Repealing the 6 cents per gallon tax hike would leave Missouri with a gas tax of 11 cents per gallon.
The House Public Health Committee on Tuesday heard testimony for Dougherty's bill. Although there was no opposition voiced during the hearing, Connie Cierpiot, R-Independence, raised concern about a law that wouldn't include anything about the mother's discretion.
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