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Blair Miller has more from the State Capitol.
Republican Senator Tom Dempsey of St. Charles County provided witnesses to testify on the bill Monday.
One of several health professionals testifying in favor of the bill was Dr. Ronald Walkenbach, chairman for the Missouri Organ Donation Advisory Committee.
Chairmen of the Midwest Transplant Network and the Missouri Transplant Program also testified in favor.
From Jefferson City, I'm Blair Miller, KMOX News.
Republican Senator Tom Dempsey from St. Charles County had several health professionals testify in favor of his bill that will expand possibilities for organ donors and recipients.
Dempsey said that current procedures need to be revised so more people can benefit from the program.
The bill has personal sentiment to Dempsey, who recently made an organ donation to his mother.