Senator Doug Beck
Senator Doug Beck was elected in 2020 to represent the residents of the 1st Senatorial District in the Missouri Senate. In 2022, he was elected by his peers to serve as Senate Minority Floor Leader.
Prior to his election to the Senate, he served two terms in the House of Representatives from 2016-2020. During his time in the House, he was the ranking minority member of the Economic Development and Workforce Development committees and also served on the Veterans Committee and Children and Families Committee.
Senator Beck defends workers and their rights, promotes public education, encourages job creation and champions affordable health care for all. He is an adamant supporter of public safety and first responders.
Aside from his legislative duties, Sen. Beck enjoys a 39-year career as a proud pipefitter and member of UA Local 562. He served on the Affton School Board for nine years, including two years as president. During his tenure, he expanded early childhood education and increased opportunities for students pursuing STEM careers.
Born and raised in St. Louis County, Sen. Beck graduated from Lindbergh High School in 1983 and attended St. Louis Community College. He has been married for 40 years to his wife, Marilyn. They have two children and four grandchildren.
Prior Legislative Service:
House of Representatives: 2016 – 2020
Statewide Committees:
Career and Technical Advisory Council
Missouri Arts Council Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Missouri Health Facilities Review Commission
Missouri Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdiscinplinary Council
Missouri State Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees
Show-Me My Retirement Savings Board
Tourism Commission
Senator Doug Beck's 2024 Legislative Review
Senator Doug Beck’s 2023 Legislative Review
Senate Committee Membership
Standing
AdministrationEconomic Development and Tax Policy
Education and Workforce Development
Emerging Issues
General Laws
Governmental Accountability
Statutory
Joint Committee on Administrative RulesJoint Committee on Capitol Security
Joint Committee on Education
Joint Committee on Legislative Research
Joint Committee on Public Employee Retirement
Joint Committee on Rural Economic Development
Select
Select Committee on Empowering Missouri Parents and ChildrenSelect Committee on the Protection of Missouri Assets From Foreign Adversaries