Kurtis Gregory

The Senate passed the legislation early Thursday morning. The bills now go to the House.

While the legislation containing storm relief and the stadium funding both passed committee, some senators have already expressed concern over the bills.

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.

The Blackburn Republican served two terms in the Missouri House before running in Senate District 21. He defeated Rep. Doug Richey in the August primary.

The conservation committee should be focused on protecting the environment, one state representative says, adding: "This appears to be doing the opposite."

While Republicans will still hold a supermajority in the chamber, House Democrats were able to gain three seats, giving them their largest numbers in years.

One of the transgender bills was added to a bill containing multiple measures about Missouri elections, including the requirement that voters show a photo ID in order to cast their ballot.