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Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe Signs Antisemitism, Hemp, and Dome Governance Bills Into Law

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signed bills on antisemitism in schools, hemp restrictions, and Dome governance. This article fact-checks legislative votes and repair cost claims.

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Missouri state Rep. George Hruza, R-St. Louis County, watches Gov. Mike Kehoe sign legislation targeting antisemitism in schools into law on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Jefferson City.

Missouri state Rep. George Hruza, R-St. Louis County, watches Gov. Mike Kehoe sign legislation targeting antisemitism in schools into law on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Jefferson City.

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Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe recently signed multiple bills into law. Vote counts for new antisemitism and hemp restriction laws are accurate. Claims about specific repair costs for the Dome at America's Center remain unsubstantiated.

### Claim: HB 2061 Vote Counts are Accurate

Missouri's HB 2061, addressing antisemitism in public education, passed the Senate without opposition and gained House approval with 100 votes for, 17 against, and 19 representatives voting present.

Evidence: The Missouri Senate unanimously passed HB 2061 with a 30-0 vote. The Missouri House of Representatives then approved the bill 100-17, with 19 representatives voting present. This legislation requires public and charter K-12 schools and colleges to integrate the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s working definition of antisemitism into their conduct codes, outlining prohibited antisemitic behavior.

Verdict: True

Analysis: Legislative records confirm HB 2061 passed the Senate uncontested. The Missouri House vote count of 100-17, with 19 representatives voting present, also stands.

### Claim: HB 2641 Vote Counts are Accurate

HB 2641, imposing new restrictions on the intoxicating hemp industry, passed the Missouri House of Representatives with a 126-23 vote and the Missouri Senate with a 25-5 vote.

Evidence: The Missouri House of Representatives passed HB 2641 by a vote of 126-23. The Missouri Senate later approved the bill 25-5. This legislation reclassifies most hemp-derived intoxicating products, such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) seltzers and edibles, as marijuana. Their sale will now be limited to licensed marijuana facilities for individuals aged 21 and older.

Verdict: True

Analysis: The recorded vote tallies for HB 2641 in both the House (126-23) and the Senate (25-5) are accurate.

### Claim: Dome at America's Center Requires $155 Million in Repairs

A recent state audit reportedly indicates the Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis requires $155 million in repairs over the next ten years.

Evidence: Governor Kehoe signed legislation consolidating the governance of the Dome at America’s Center and the convention center. This bill includes provisions for privacy protections for marijuana consumers and collective bargaining rights for workers in the marijuana industry. No information within the provided context or external evidence confirms a state audit detailing $155 million in repairs over ten years for the Dome.

Verdict: Unverifiable

Analysis: The available information verifies legislative changes impacting the Dome at America's Center. However, it does not include any mention of a state audit or the specific repair costs cited in the claim, making verification impossible.

The implementation and effects of these new laws across Missouri’s educational institutions, regulated industries, and state-managed facilities will be closely observed.

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