LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Motorcyclists will go at least another year without the Nebraska wind in their hair as state senators continue to back the state’s mandatory helmet law.

Senators rejected a bill Thursday by Sen. Dave Bloomfield of Hoskins that would have allowed motorcycle riders 21 and older to ride helmetless.

The proposal fell three votes short of the 33 required to end debate and force a vote.

Supporters say riders should have the right to choose in matters of personal safety.

Opponents say the current law saves lives and repealing it would ultimately drive up the state’s Medicaid costs.