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House passed a bill that would create a no-spam list

The Missouri House gave first round approval to a bill that would punish those responsible for sending spam.

Nishi Gupta reports.

The proposal creates a no-send list for consumers who register their e-mail address with the attorney general.

If web-site operators send spam to those consumers, they could be fined five thousand dollars for each violation and up to twenty five thousand dollars a day.

Warrensburg representative David Pearce, sponsor of the bill, says junk e-mail can be a burden and something needs to be done about it.

Some legislators say they will stand behind the proposal, but they say exceptions within the bill weaken its validity.

The bill must receive one more approval in the house before going to the senate.

In Jefferson City, I'm Nishi Gupta for Missouri Capitol Caucus.