Missouri Senate

With both chambers approving the legislation, the bill now goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe, who made the issue one of his priorities.

If the Missouri House passes the bill as is, the legislation then goes to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk.

The Senate also passed the CROWN Act, which would ban discrimination against natural Black hair in educational settings.

The Senate is expected to approve the bill on Monday. Because the Senate made changes to the House bill, it would go back to that chamber for another vote.

The Senate also approved a bill that would ban cellphones in schools, and another that would limit the power of the courts to change ballot language.

The bill would create a law named after Danny Santulli, who suffered alcohol poisoning leading to permanent brain damage during a fraternity event in 2021.

Republicans say that putting a new measure on the ballot to undo Amendment 3 is a priority for this legislative session.

One of the measures, Senate Bill 74, would bar cities and counties from imposing their own open carry firearm restrictions.

Senate Floor Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, said Thursday the transgender restriction legislation is a priority for the Republican caucus this year.

Si el proyecto de ley relacionado a las personas sin estatus legal no es aprobado por la Cámara de Missouri, no se convertirá en ley.