Missouri Senate OKs vote on federal health care law - KansasCity.comJEFFERSON CITY | The state Senate approved legislation Tuesday that could give Missouri residents a chance to vote on the federal health insurance mandate.
Senators passed a bill 26-8 that would put the issue to a statewide vote in August. But it would do so as a proposed state law, not an amendment to the state constitution as originally sought by some Republican lawmakers.
The bill still needs final House approval to appear on the ballot. Because it is a legislative referendum, it doesn’t need Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon’s signature.
The federal health care law signed by President Barack Obama in February requires almost all Americans to acquire health insurance or face a fine. There is an exemption for low-income people.
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/05/04/1924552/missouri-senate-oks-vote-on-federal.html#ixzz0n6H8v2L1
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