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Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Dec. 23, 2021
Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas With the warmer than expected weather we’ve had these past couple weeks, it may not quite feel like the
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Pre-files Property Tax Protections
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has pre-filed legislation to protect homeowners from runaway property tax assessments. Senator Luetkemeyer’s proposal to cap assessment
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Improvements to Election Security
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation filed by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, would make elections more secure and help prevent voter fraud in Missouri. A bill
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Files Bill Increasing Penalty for Killing K-9 Officers
JEFFERSON CITY — Taking the life of a police dog would carry additional penalties if the Legislature enacts a bill sponsored by State Sen. Tony
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Files Bill to Protect KCPD Funding
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, pre-filed legislation for the 2022 session that will shield the Kansas City Police Department from budget cuts
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Recognizes Record-Setting High School Athletes
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, presented Senate resolutions to two Lafayette High School athletes, honoring them for their record-breaking performances. High school
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer receives A+ Rating From Americans For Prosperity
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has received an A+ rating from the conservative watchdog group Americans for Prosperity. Senator Luetkemeyer received a
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Sept. 8, 2021
Remembering 9/11 In just a few days, America will observe the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Although two decades have passed since 19 terrorists
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Honored by Missouri Sheriffs
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has received an award of appreciation from the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association. The award, presented to Sen. Luetkemeyer
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Public Safety Legislation Becomes Law
JEFFERSON CITY — Public safety provisions sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, have now become state law. Senate Bill 53, which took effect Aug. 28.,
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Aug. 4, 2021
Governor Signs Signature Bills With the 2021 legislative session concluded, my colleagues and I watched to see what bills the governor would veto. As it
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Honors Fallen K-9 Officer with Certificate and Proposed Law
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has presented a certificate of appreciation and condolences to the St. Joseph Police Department in honor of
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Public Safety Bill Signed into Law
JEFFERSON CITY — Police officers in Kansas City won’t have to choose between their career and their family’s happiness and security now that legislation sponsored
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s COVID-19 Liability Bill Signed into Law
JEFFERSON CITY — Small businesses in Missouri can rest easier welcoming customers back now that COVID-19 liability legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville,
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s COVID-19 Liability Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
JEFFERSON CITY — COVID-19 liability legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was passed by the General Assembly and now awaits the governor’s signature.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for May 17, 2021
Working Together For Public Safety With a fall of a gavel, the First Regular Session of the 101st General Assembly came to a close last
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Public Safety Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk
JEFFERSON CITY — Senate Bill 53, an omnibus public safety bill sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was approved by the General Assembly and
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Announces Budget Victories
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, announces the Fiscal Year 2022 budget finalized this week by the Missouri General Assembly includes several appropriations
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for May 7, 2021
Approving the Budget With a constitutional deadline looming, the General Assembly today finalized Missouri’s $34 billion operating budget for Fiscal Year 2022. As a member
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 23, 2021
Crafting the State’s Budget All eyes were on the budget this week as the Senate Appropriations Committee reviewed state spending for Fiscal Year 2022. During
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer: Governor Signs Bill Aimed at Attracting St. Joseph Air Force Jobs
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation co-sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, aimed at attracting a new Air Force unit to St. Joseph’s Rosecrans Memorial Airport
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Advances Funding Increase For Hillyard Technical Center
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, requested $1.1 million in additional funding for the Hillyard Technical Center as part of the Senate Appropriations
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 16, 2021
House Takes Up Luetkemeyer’s Senate Bills As we approach the end of the 2021 session, each legislative chamber will spend more time working on bills
Luetkemeyer Legislation Redirecting Prisoner COVID-19 Stimulus Checks to Victims Passes Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, would require offenders in Missouri’s prisons to make restitution to their victims before receiving money
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Selects District Winner in Senate Art Contest
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, selected artwork by Addi Grimm, a student from Kansas City’s Walden Middle School, to represent the 34th Senatorial
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 9, 2021
Victims Before Criminals During a legislative work week shortened one day by the Easter holiday, we engaged in several extended floor debates, with several measures
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates Todd Graves on Confirmation to MU Board
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates Platte county resident Todd P. Graves upon his confirmation as a member of the University of Missouri
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislation Exempts Stimulus Checks From State Taxes
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation presented to the Senate Ways and Means Committee this week by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, will exempt federal COVID-19 stimulus
Public Safety Legislation Sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Advances
JEFFERSON CITY — A measure sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, intended to address police officer shortages in the Kansas City Police Department received
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislation Redirects Inmate Stimulus Checks to Victims
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, sponsored legislation blocking inmates at Missouri prisons from pocketing federal stimulus payments intended to help Americans recover
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for March 12, 2021
The Halfway Mark The Missouri Legislature has reached the halfway mark in the 2021 session. Next week we begin our mid-term recess, and will return
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Honors Service of 139th Wing Commanders
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates Col. John A. Cluck upon his assumption of command of the 139th Airlift Wing at Rosecrans
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for March 5, 2021
Reducing Government As we approach the half-way point in the 2021 legislative session, we’ve now passed the deadline for filing new Senate bills. In total,
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Discusses Important Legislation
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses Senate Bill 180, legislation that would modify provisions relating to the adoption and review of
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Offers Property Tax Protections
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, appeared before the Senate Ways and Means Committee to present a pair of bills that, together, would
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Legislation to Reduce Regulations
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has presented legislation to reduce the burden of government regulations in Missouri to the Senate General Laws
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s COVID-19 Liability Bill Passes Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to protect small businesses, frontline health care workers, schools and churches from lawsuits related
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates New MWSU Governors
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates St. Joseph-area residents Lisa Norton and Bob Wollenman on their confirmations as members of the Missouri Western
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Feb. 5, 2021
Protecting Businesses and Those Who Serve Just over one week ago, the governor delivered his State of the State Address in the Senate chamber and
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s COVID-19 Liability Bill Approved by Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Small business owners, frontline health care workers, schools and churches are one step closer to protection from pandemic-related lawsuits now that Senate
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents Anti-Doxing Bill to Judiciary Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation to protect law enforcement officers from unwelcome disclosure of their personal information was presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 29, 2021
A Historic State of the State Likely for the first time in Missouri history, the governor’s annual State of the State Address was not delivered
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Calls on State to Increase Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has called on Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS),
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Tax Protections and Renews Call for Statewide Term Limits
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has filed two additional measures for consideration during the 2021 legislative session. One new proposal would expand
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 22, 2021
Protecting Missouri’s Health Care Heroes and Small Businesses We’re three weeks into the 2021 legislative session and this week’s schedule was packed full of committee
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents COVID-19 Liability Bill
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has introduced legislation to protect frontline health care workers, first responders and small businesses from civil liability
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 14, 2021
Marching Orders The second week of the 101st General Assembly has just concluded. In a typical year, the first few weeks of session tend to
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Continues Judiciary Committee Chairmanship
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has been renamed chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee for the 101st General Assembly. As chairman, Sen.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 8, 2021
Returning to Work The 2021 legislative session has begun. New and reelected members of the Senate took the oath of office on Jan. 6, though
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislation Limits Property Tax Increases
JEFFERSON CITY — A pair of legislative proposals presented by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, would limit the growth of personal property taxes in Missouri.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Law to Limit Rulemaking
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has pre-filed legislation to limit the number of administrative rules in Missouri. Senate Bill 180 would require
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Files Legislation to Protect Privacy of Law Enforcement Officers
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, pre-filed “anti-doxing” legislation to protect law enforcement officers and their families from unwarranted disclosure of their personal, private information.