Missouri SenateSB 160
Relating to student associations at public institutions of higher learning
Passed 23–10Party-line
What it does: On the version voted May 12, 2025: Bars schools (pre-K to 12) receiving state aid from discriminating based on hair texture or protective hairstyles associated with a race or origin, bars public colleges from adverse action against belief-based student groups over viewpoint or leadership requirements, and changes hazing and degree laws. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Third reading and passage
The tally
Yes 23 · No 10 · Not voting 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Republicans | 23 | 0 | 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes.
The full roll (34)
Yes 23
- Adam SchneltingR23
- Ben BrownR26
- Brad HudsonR33
- Cindy O'LaughlinR18
- Curtis TrentR20
- David GregoryR15
- Jamie BurgerR27
- Jason BeanR25
- Jill CarterR32
- Joe NicolaR11
- Kurtis GregoryR21
- Lincoln HoughR30
- Mary Elizabeth ColemanR22
- Mike BernskoetterR6
- Mike CierpiotR8
- Mike HendersonR3
- Mike MoonR29
- Nick SchroerR2
- Rick BrattinR31
- Rusty BlackR12
- Sandy CrawfordR28
- Tony LuetkemeyerR34
- Former memberR
No 10
Not voting 1
- Justin BrownR16
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.