Democratic Representative Richard Brown proposed a ban on bump stocks and other attachments that can increase a gun's rate of fire. A bump stock allegedly allowed the Las Vegas shooter to make his semi-automatic weapon fire faster.Another bill, proposed by Republican Representative Justin Alferman would limit lobbyist gifts. His bill would give exceptions for flowers, awards and gatherings of the whole General Assembly. Lobbyist gifts to Missouri lawmakers are currently not limited if ..
The measure would not affect members of the General Assembly. The Missouri House passed a lobbyist gift ban through its first committee. Bill sponsor Justin Alferman said the measure would make lawmakers more unbiased.
Intro: The lobbyist gift limit continued to move at an unusually fast pace in the Missouri House.RunTime: 0:27OutCue: SOCWrap: Republican Representative Justin Alferman defended his bill as a ban, despite concerns over some exceptions.
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