It may be hard to believe, but we are now one-third of the way through the 2019 legislative session. It has certainly been busy, but my colleagues and I are hard at work making our state a better place for all Missourians.
We started the week with two of my measures receiving committee hearings. Senate Bill 264 was heard in the Missouri Senate Professional Registration Committee. This proposal would transfer the Missouri Arts Council from the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) to the lieutenant governor’s office. This is a simple, straightforward idea that follows along with the governor’s plan to more narrowly focus DED.
Also Monday, the Missouri Senate Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee heard Senate Bill 115, legislation that would modify provisions relating to the confiscation of animals.
On Wednesday, the Missouri Senate Seniors, Families and Children Committee heard Senate Bill 230, which would modify provisions relating to venue in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. This measure would change current law to require proper venue in cases of appointment of a guardian or conservator of a minor, incapacitated or disabled person. We would prefer to see those needing care stay in their home county, or in the county where their caretaker lives.
These committees are still weighing the merits of each of these proposals. I hope to see these bills move to the full Missouri Senate for consideration very soon.
As we move into the tax season, I also want to take a moment to remind everyone of some resources available from the Missouri Department of Revenue:
- A dedicated phone line for customers who have questions about their 2018 return. Customers can dial (573) 522-0967 for assistance;
- Internet installment agreements can be accessed at dor.mo.gov/cacs/. The department encourages customers to utilize the online service, which is quick, secure and offers the same options as are available by phone;
- As they do every year, Taxation Division call center agents will work with customers needing additional assistance on a case by case basis. Customers can dial
(573) 522-0967 for assistance; and - Taxpayers can once again sign up to receive automatic text and email alerts each time the status of their state tax return is updated. Enroll in alerts at dor.mo.gov/returnstatus/.
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.
Missouri School Boards’ Association Day at the Capitol
Bolivar School Board Paula Hubbert, Brad Sterling, Sen. Crawford,
Sheila Anderson and Dr. Tony Berry
Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) –
Dallas Co.
Cay Sergent and Faye Peters (both from Polk Co.)
and Sen. Crawford
Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) –
Benton Co.
Don Kauble, Sen. Crawford and David Cromwell
Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) –
St. Clair Co.
Susan Brockus, Teri Estes, Sen. Crawford and
Ann Huesemann
Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) –
Laclede Co.
Glenda Dillon, Sen. Crawford, Kathy Eichmeyer,
Libby Vandergrift, Diana Crain, Sandy Waterman and
Ronna Ford
Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) –
Hickory Co.
Bobbie, Whitson (Hickory Co), Sen. Crawford,
Mary Newcomb (Polk Co) and Kathy Miller (Cedar Co.)
Missouri Retired Teachers Association (MRTA) –
Pettis Co.
Wanda Meyer, Sen. Crawford, Carolyn Hays,
Bret Appleton, Gerald Evans, Leora Bremer
and Mary Beatty
Missouri Association of Rural Health Clinics
Lobby Day at the Capitol
Senator Crawford, Ellen Schaumberg (Gasconade Co)
and Michael Calhoun (Polk Co),
Citizens Memorial Hospital Clinics
Scott Spencer (Benton Co), Rebecka Spencer
(Benton Co), Brenda Allcorn (Benton Co),
Dr. Don Allcorn (Benton Co), Sen. Crawford
and Jeff Bache (Pettis Co)
Missouri Municipal League – Lebanon
Laina Starnes (City Clerk), Bob Garner (Councilman), Sen. Crawford,
Gib Adkins (Councilman) and Mike Schumacher (City Administrator)
Katy Trail Community Health
Linda Messenger (Pettis Co), Marie Payne-Bowman (Benton Co),
Mary Nell Strautman (Benton Co), Sen. Crawford,
Chris Stewart (Pettis Co) and Scott Crouch (Polk Co),
Ozarks Community Health Center
Brad Turner (Hickory Co.), Chief Deputy Juvenile Division,
30th Judicial Circuit and Sen. Crawford
Keith Stevens,
Missouri Limestone Producers Association (Polk Co), and
Sen. Crawford
State Fair Community College Dental Hygiene Day at the Capitol –
Sedalia
Lebanon Technology and Career Center
Legislative Day at the Capitol
Keith Davis, Director
Dallas County Technical Center – Louisburg
Dorothy Loges, Lead Advisor
Ozarks Technical Community College
Technical Education Day at the Capitol
Central Missouri Independent Electrical
Contractors Day at the Capitol
Robert Burdick, Sen. Crawford, Dave Rouchka
and Wayne Goosen (all from Pettis Co)
Glenn Raef (Laclede Co) and Sen. Crawford
The Recorders Association of Missouri
Lobby Day at the Capitol
Carol Poindexter (Polk Co. Recorder), Stacy Satterfield
(Dallas Co. Recorder), Sen. Crawford, Jennifer Raef
(Laclede Co. Recorder) and Gary Letterman
(Webster Co. Recorder)
Missouri Credit Union Day at the Capitol –
Central MO Community Credit Union – Pettis Co.
Chris Clavier, Sen. Crawford, Phyllis Domann, Caroline Knox and
Priscilla Shelledy