JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Ed Emery, R-Lamar, recently added a new audio link to his multimedia page, which is located on his Missouri Senate website. This page features audio and video links (both streaming and broadcast quality — when available) for visitors to listen to and watch Sen. Emery address issues that are important to him and the citizens of the 31st Senatorial District.
The new audio link includes Sen. Emery discussing Senate Bill 623, a measure that would — upon voter approval — raise the tax on motor fuel from 17 cents to 22.9 cents per gallon. The proposal was given preliminary approval by Missouri senators this week.
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Senator Emery says originally, Senate Bill 623 did NOT seek a public vote. The measure that would — upon voter approval — raise the tax on motor fuel from 17 cents to 22.9 cents per gallon. (:38)
Senator Emery adds putting the proposal on the ballot was his other preference. (:27)
Senator Emery also says he did support an amendment that was offered on Senate Bill 623, but was later rejected. (:17)
Senator Emery says Senate Bill 623 still needs another vote before it could move to the Missouri House of Representatives for its consideration. (:30)