June 8, 2026
Our regular legislative session ended on May 15. It was a busy and productive last session for me. A total of 13 bills that I handled or filed were passed. Three of them have already been signed into law by the governor. He has until July 14 to make a decision on the rest of them. I will keep you updated.
It is hard to believe that this was my 16th and final session in the Missouri General Assembly. As I reflect on my time here, the things that matter the most are the people we have helped and the friendships formed along the way. I feel good about the legislation I have passed, and I have few regrets. It is, however, frustrating to see the way politics has changed. People are more demanding and less forgiving. They can be rude to both my staff and me. This shift has been hard to deal with. As I hand the reins of the 28th Senatorial District over to someone else at the beginning of next year, I encourage you to be respectful to that person. If you disagree with them, be courteous. Don’t be disrespectful to their staff. Most elected officials are here for the right reason. We are public servants. We work hard. We spend time away from our home and our family to represent our district. We try to do our best, but we don’t all agree on every issue. Even with the negatives, I would still do it again. It has been worth it. It has been a great honor to represent the people in my district. Thank you for the opportunity to do that for the past 16 years.
Recent Visitors to the Capitol
Senator Crawford and Travis Elliott, from Dallas County
Senator Crawford’s previous legislative director, Pam
Bowman, and Sen. Crawford
Pam Bowman, Senator Crawford and Chuck Bowman
Senator Crawford’s current legislative director, Chrissy
Bondurant; Pam Bowman; Sen. Crawford; and Sen. Crawford’s
chief of staff, Barbara Mustoe
Senator Crawford and Senate Doorkeeper Al Carter
Senator Crawford and Sen. Mike Cierpiot
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Senator Mike Bernskoetter, Sen. Karla May, Sen. Crawford
and Sen. Mike Cierpiot on the Senate Dais. These four
senators started together in the Missouri House of
Representatives in 2011 and have served for the past 16
years together.
Senator Crawford with the Senate doorkeepers
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.