Proposed constitutional amendment on Wednesday that would allow gambling on boats and floating facilities on the Osage River

Katie Quinn of the Missouri News Network reports that The Missouri House Emerging Issues committee heard a proposed constitutional amendment on Wednesday that would allow gambling on boats and floating facilities on the Osage River. During this hearing, Lake Ozark Mayor Dennis Newberry told about his support of this gambling legislation. He says his city has not had economic reinvestment in decades.

Newberry owns property in this space and could financially benefit from the proposed constitutional amendment.
Republican Representative Jeff Knight from Lebanon is sponsoring the legislation.