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How Many Days Are Left in This Session? | Missouri Political News Service

How Many Days Are Left in This Session?

May 6th, 2009 by mopns · No Comments

Let’s see here. The House votes to not require a helmet when riding a motorcycle, but they want your cigarette to be self extinguishing so you don’t kill yourself while smoking in bed! How many days are left in this session?

AP: 

Missouri became the latest state Tuesday to join a national movement in requiring cigarettes to be self-extinguishing.

The Missouri House voted 137-16 to give final approval to legislation that requires the special type of cigarettes starting in 2011. If signed into law by Gov. Jay Nixon, retailers could be fined up to $100 per pack for knowingly selling cigarettes that do not meet self-extinguishing requirements. Read more…

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