Bill To Limit Local Health Department Powers During Pandemics Fails In Missouri

Some law makers in the state capitol want to put checks on the powers some local health officials have during a pandemic.

A bill that would have done that failed Wednesday night when State Senators voted 19-11 to defeat the bill.

A number of Republicans joined the Democrat minority in voting against the bill.

Senator Dave Shatz is on record saying he thinks a compromise is still possible.