Rep. Craig Hosmer, R-Springfield, said his proposal would improve investigations of abuse allegations and institute surprise inspections of nursing homes throughout Missouri. The plan requires one more vote before it is sent to the Senate.
Despite bipartisan support, the bill faces legislative resistance, including from the chairman of the House Criminal Law Committee, Rep. Craig Hosmer, D-Springfield.
The bill's sponsor, Rep. Craig Hosmer, D-Springfield, asserted several times that the .08 bill was not an empty attempt to assuage federal policymakers.
JEFFERSON CITY - The House approved lowering Missouri's legal blood alcohol content to .08 on Thursday, voting 136-19 in favor of the perennial proposal sponsored by Rep. Craig Hosmer, D-Springfield.
Representative Craig Hosmer proposed a bill that would allow the state to take away professional licenses if people fail to pay back their student loans. He says about 100 people default on their student loans every year.
Faculty representatives would become part of the governing board at all Missouri four-year colleges under a bill proposed by Representative Craig Hosmer.
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