Jan. 29, 2026

The Missouri Legislature has completed the first month of the 2026 regular legislative session. As usual, the first four weeks of session mainly include committee hearings. A couple of my proposals saw time in committee this week. Senate Bill 836 would modify provisions relating to elections by making technical changes that clarify the process. Senate Bill 931 would allow the Missouri Department of Revenue to mail certain tax documents by first class mail instead of certified mail. This will save the state over $2 million annually. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both of these measures as session continues.

This week’s visitors to the Capitol

MSU board member Dr. Anson Elliott, from Dallas County,
 and Sen. Crawford with her MSU Government Excellence
 Award

Chris Huff, Sen. Crawford and Dr. Anson Elliott, from Dallas
 County, Convoy of Hope

Springfield Metro Partnership with Sen. Crawford

Sen. Crawford and Erica Rennison with MACDDS in Pettis
 County

Silver Haired Legislature
 Cheri Lipari, Hickory County; Sen. Crawford; and Rene Vance,
 Pettis County

Senator Crawford and Hammons Black Walnuts Pres. Brian
 Hammons, Cedar County

Senator Crawford presenting Rachel Lightfoot of Polk
 County a resolution honoring her granddaughter Lily Stewart.

JAG
 Jocelyn Norton, Polk County; Sen. Crawford; and Tyre
 Bluford, St. Louis County

 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.