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Committee advances House Bill 3,107 after sponsor says negotiations continue with trial attorneys
Summary
After questions about ongoing negotiations with the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the sponsor indicated continued openness to amendments; the Committee approved House Bill 3,107 by roll call (10 yes, 1 no, 3 present).
Chair Owen moved that House Bill 31 07 be voted 'do pass.' Representative Clemens asked the bill handler whether negotiations with the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA) were complete; the bill handler said they were not. The sponsor said he expected to move forward with the vote that day but remained open to proposed language from MATA and amendments on the floor.
Representative Clemens said he had 'trepidation moving a bill that we haven't perfected the language on' and signaled he might vote 'present' despite supporting the process. Representative Murray characterized the House committee substitute as 'pretty solid' but echoed concerns about the bill's immunity language and suggested a rebuttable presumption approach.
The committee then voted by roll call. The secretary recorded 10 yes, 1 no and 3 present; the chair announced that House Bill 3,107 was passed by the committee with a 'do pass' recommendation.
Next steps: the bill will proceed in the legislative process with the sponsor indicating willingness to accept amendments on the floor.
