The bill's original sponsor -- state Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem -- said it also contained more important financial oversight provisions that outweighed worries about issuing extra keys to the Capitol's dome area.
Differences exist between the similar laws cited in Nixon's letter and what this bill proposed, said state Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, sponsor of the original bill which passed the House 143-10 and the Senate 33-0.
Under current law, if a statewide position other than governor or lieutenant governor is vacated, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon would have the power to select who fills the remainder of the term. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, said this bill would give Missouri residents more power in determining who fills vacant positions.
Under current law, if a statewide position other than governor or lieutenant governor is vacated, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon would have the power to select who fills the remainder of the term. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, said this bill would give Missouri residents more power in determining who fills vacant positions.
Under current law, if a statewide position other than governor or lieutenant governor is vacated, Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon would have the power to select who fills the remainder of the term. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Salem, said this bill would give Missouri residents more power in determining who fills vacant positions.
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