Feb. 29, 2024

We were fortunate to see a couple of bills move forward in the Missouri Senate this week. My Senate Bill 736 has received first-round approval. This legislation increases the cap on MO Bucks, the state’s linked deposit program. MO Bucks allows financial institutions to provide lower rate loans that would not otherwise be available to small businesses and agriculture producers.

Senate Bill 754 has been given preliminary Missouri Senate approval. This proposal enhances public safety and addresses crime prevention.  Both of these bills still need another “yes” vote to move to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration.

This Week’s Visitors to the Capitol

State Fair Community College Students
 Collegiate Farm Bureau-Agricultural Policy Class
 Back row: Dacey Colber, Molly Prichard, Monte Cornine,
 Jacob Nelson, Riley Felten, Chantz Koelling, Ben Engemann and
 Kyler Shipp

Front row: Jade Jenkins, Charlee Reese, Kendal Shahan,
 Sen. Crawford, Macy Reed, Addie Berry, Loren Cunningham,
 Elizabeth Ratliff, Cole Lovercamp and Christian White

Bolivar Mayor Chris Warwick and Sen. Crawford

Missouri Home Owners Association visits with Sen. Crawford

Physical Therapist Students
 Blake Pomajzl (Sedalia), Adam Gerke (Sedalia),
 Sen. Crawford, Carsyn Bowman (Lebanon) and
 Diane Mayes (Sedalia)

Senator Crawford’s Job Shadow for the day,
 Maleah Hogan (Northeast Vernon County High School), and
 Sen. Crawford

Cherity Johnson, MSTA/Clinton School District, and
 Sen. Crawford

Senator Crawford and Osage Prairie YMCA CEO
 Jeffrey Snyder (Vernon County)

Pettis County MSTA
 Melissa Brock, Sen. Crawford and Rhonda Hilt

Wes Kemp (Bolivar) and Sen. Crawford

FCCLA
 Representative Dane Diehl, Maleah Hogan (Vernon County),
 Erica Testerman (Buffalo), Emalie Denton (Warrensburg),
 Sen. Crawford and Rep. Jeff Knight

Job shadow Maleah Hogan and Sen. Crawford on the dais

Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee
 Matt Morrow, Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce;
 Christian Lewis, Simmons Bank; Bob Helm, Elliott,
 Robinson & Company, LLP, CPA’s; Jessica Harmison,
 Olson/Maxon Fine Jewelry; Sen. Karla Eslinger;
 Sen. Crawford; Brian Hammons, Hammons Black Walnuts;
 Stephanie O’Connor, City Utilities; Elizabeth Wente,
 SRC Holdings Corp.; Carl Kicklighter, Chamber Board
 Vice-Chair of Economic Development; and Lauren Mustoe,
 Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce

I am honored to serve as your senator in the Missouri Senate. If, at any time, you have questions, concerns or ideas regarding state government, please feel free to contact me at 573-751-8793 or Sandy.Crawford@senate.mo.gov.

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