May 16, 2025

Bills Heard This Week

As the first regular session of the 103^rd General Assembly drew to a close this week, a total of 67 bills were truly agreed to and finally passed. Three of the four omnibus higher education bills referenced in last week’s update passed, which made for an inordinately productive session.

• SB 150 (Senator Jill Carter/Representative Ann Kelley): Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to workforce development initiatives
• Missouri State University Authority to Confer Degrees
• Proprietary Schools (MDHEWD Legislative Priority)
• STEM Grant Program for Access Missouri Recipients
• Career-Tech Certificate Program
• Access Missouri Financial Assistance
• Mission of Missouri Southern State University
• Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer Act
• SB 160 (Senator Brad Hudson/Representative Darin Chappell): Establishes provisions relating to educational institutions
• Missouri State University Authority to Confer Degrees
• Discrimination Religious Student Associations at Higher Education Institutions
• Danny’s Law: Offense of Hazing
• HB 419 (Representative Don Mayhew/Senator Sandy Crawford): Relating to education
• Tuition for Military Personnel
• Missouri State University Authority to Confer Degrees
• Veterans Day for State University Employees
• University of Missouri Seminary Fund
• Credit Acceptance Required for IB Courses
• College Tuition for Public Safety Personnel
• Mission of Missouri Southern State University

These three bills will head to the Governor for his signature or veto over the next few weeks. If signed, they will become law on August 28.