Missouri House Passes Antisemitism Bill; See How Your Representative Voted

Missouri legislature passes bill targeting antisemitism in schools and colleges

The legislation underwent major changes in the Senate, including new reporting requirements for all forms of discrimination. But some House Democrats still dissented, saying it will discourage discussion about the Middle East.

Missouri House passes antisemitism bill; see how your representative voted

The Missouri House approved numerous bills Thursday, including an antisemitism measure that will now head to Governor Mike Kehoe for his approval.

Missouri Senate expands antisemitism bill with broader anti-discrimination language

Springfield Republican State Sen. Curtis Trent, as pictured speaking in the Missouri Senate on Feb. 12, 2024, presented a negotiated version of the House's antisemitism bill Wednesday (Annelise Hanshaw/Missouri Independent).The Missouri Senate unanimously passed legislation Wednesday that would require public schools and universities to create policies barring antisemitic harassment that disrupts students’ ability to learn with provisions adding…

Missouri Senate votes 30-0 on antisemitism bill, adds free speech language

Missouri state legislation establishing protection for public school students from antisemitic acts passed in the state senate on April 8 by a vote of 30-0. House Bill 2061 was introduced by Rep. George Hruza, R-St. Louis County, earlier this year. The bill passed in the house on March 11 by a vote of 109-21. The senate version was taken up by Sen. Curtis Trent, R-Southwestern Missouri. Following senate floor debate, two amendments were added to…