Missouri House of Representatives

The state House has approved legislation that would allow more than 53,000 people supervised by the state to vote.

The Missouri secretary of state may be given additional subpoena power to investigate complaints of election fraud under a bill that now heads to the state Senate.

The Republican bills would separate public restrooms and changing rooms by sex as assigned at birth, rather than gender identity. Transgender Missourians testified that the measures would put them at greater risk of assault.

Missouri is one of two states where, if a jury is deadlocked on whether to sentence someone to death, the judge can issue the death penalty. The bill also establishes an automatic record-clearing process for most nonviolent offenses.

A Missouri House bill would establish a "Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund" that would buy, trade, and sell Bitcoin. But over the last 14 years, the cryptocurrency has lost more than 60% of its value six different times.

Missouri currently bans trans athletes through the collegiate level from playing on teams that align with their gender identity, but the law expires in 2027. Republicans want to make it permanent, but Democrats argue it could invite scrutiny of young girls' bodies.

The Missouri House unanimously approved the registration legislation Monday for vehicles less than six years old. Currently, state law requires motorists to renew their registration every one or two years.

A state constitutional amendment, if passed by voters, would require many people on Medicaid to work. The amendment reflects federal work requirements that were passed last year and must be in place next year.

The bill would legalize and regulate the gaming machines that are often found in gas stations and convenience stores. The measure is expected to find less support in the Senate.

Legislation approved by the Missouri House on Wednesday is designed to temper tax increases on personal property such as vehicles. Some lawmakers expressed concerns about a loss in state revenue.

Legislation passed by the Missouri House on Monday would remove the requirement for noncommercial vehicles over 10 years old or with more than 150,000 miles to have an inspection every two years.

The legislation would require schools to use a working definition of antisemitism that would include comparing Israel’s contemporary policies to those of Nazis. Critics say the measure will discourage debate about Israel and Palestine.