missouri legislature

A bill criminalizing hazing is headed to Gov. Mike Kehoe's desk for approval.

Some legislators in both chambers objected to the move since the House unexpectedly failed to pass the part of the budget funding capital improvement projects across the state last week.

Many House Democrats did not vote for the bill because it contains language that they say could allow campus student groups to legally engage in discriminatory behavior.

The legislation contains other tax provisions, including eliminating the state sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products.

House Bill 595 also prohibits local governments from enacting laws that restrict landlords from using income-qualifying methods or from limiting the maximum security deposit that may be required of tenants.

A bill that would limit abortion access in Missouri was sent to the state Senate on Thursday.

Patient advocates said they could discriminate against those in vulnerable health.

The legislation also gives the Attorney General the ability to appeal preliminary injunctions on ongoing cases.

House Republicans have advanced a joint resolution to the floor which would put limits on abortion rights that voters added to the state constitution in November.

Property tax freeze for residents 62-plus likely to hit local education funding.