It’s a full house at the House Special Committee on Small Business. Rep. @NickBSchroer says they are working on an overflow room. This hearing is set to discuss a handful of bills regarding public health orders. I have been told restaurant owners are here to testify. #moleg
The first set of bills being heard have to do with to-go alcoholic beverages. #moleg
Moving on to the next bill. House Bill 75 is now being heard. It’s sponsored by Rep. Jim Murphy and would require permission to issue a public health order or closure for more than 45 days.
“Killing our small businesses is not a cure,” Murphy said. #moleg #mogov
“Killing our small businesses is not a cure,” Murphy said. #moleg #mogov
Owner of Wheelhouse and Start Bar is now testifying in favor of this bill. The two establishments were issued to close last week after multiple violations. Here’s the story:
https://fox2now.com/news/st-louis-city-closes-wheelhouse-and-start-bar-for-up-to-one-year/
#moleg #mogov
https://fox2now.com/news/st-louis-city-closes-wheelhouse-and-start-bar-for-up-to-one-year/
#moleg #mogov