This week, the Missouri Senate passed Senate Bills 3 & 69, a measure that seeks to establish a “regulatory sandbox,” which would allow businesses time to prove the merits of an innovative idea or a new product without burdensome regulation.

This bill would also create an Office of Regulatory Relief within the Missouri Department of Economic Development. Businesses would be allowed to apply for waivers from certain rules and regulations for two years in order to establish and prove the merits of their enterprise or product. I hope this will continue to move this business-friendly measure through the process and onto the governor’s desk for his consideration.

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.