Senate Majority Caucus Elects New Leadership Team JEFFERSON CITY — The Senate Majority Caucus elected Sen. Caleb Rowden, R-Columbia, to serve as president pro tem
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Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Selected as Majority Caucus Chair
JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has been elected majority caucus chairman by his colleagues in the Missouri Senate. The selection was made as
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Oct. 27, 2022
A Yes on Amendment 4 for Safer Streets On Nov. 8, Missourians will go to the polls to cast votes for candidates vying for local,
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Oct. 7, 2022
Delivering a Tax Cut for All Missourians An extra legislative session called by the governor came to a close on Oct. 4 with the passage
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Sept. 23, 2022
Cutting Taxes for All Missourians Inflation is rampant, with rising costs on everything from gas to groceries to housing. This week, the Missouri Senate did
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Supports Tax Relief for All Missourians
JEFFERSON CITY — As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, joined colleagues taking testimony on a variety of legislative
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer to Honor Companion Animal at Noyes Home
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer to Honor Companion Animal at Noyes Home Jefferson City — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, will present a certificate of recognition to
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Recognizes State Champion Platte County Pirates
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has honored the 2022 Platte County High School Pirates baseball team with a Senate resolution in recognition
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for June 30, 2022
A Reason to Celebrate Like so many other Americans, I’ve been looking forward to celebrating the Independence Day holiday. With July 4 festivities planned throughout
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Funding Bill Signed by Governor
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department has been signed into law
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Recognized as ‘Business Champion’ by Missouri Chamber
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has been recognized as a “2022 Business Champion” by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Honors Life and Service of Retired K-9 Officer Ajax
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has presented a certificate of appreciation to Platte County Sheriff Deputy Jessica Harrison in recognition of the
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for May 16, 2022
KCPD Funding Bill Passes The 2022 legislative session ended on May 13. During the final hours, I was able to get one of my top
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Funding Bill Sent to Governor
JEFFERSON CITY — In the final hours of the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly passed a pair of measures sponsored by State Sen. Tony
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for May 6, 2022
Dollars for the District As I prepare this report, we are just a few hours away from the deadline for approving the 2023 fiscal year
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 29, 2022
Budget Moves Closer to Approval This week in the Missouri Senate, we passed 14 appropriations bills for the various departments of state government. Thirteen of
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Welcomes Students from St. Therese School to Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was pleased to welcome eighth grade students from St. Therese School of Platte County to the Missouri
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates Parkville Scholarship Recipient Sara Montalbano
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates Sara Montalbano of Parkville for her selection as a 2022 Women Legislators of Missouri Scholarship recipient.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 22, 2022
Taxpayer Protection Measures Advance This week, my Senate Joint Resolution 39 passed out of the senate and has been referred to a House committee for
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Property Tax Assessment Cap Resolution Moves to House
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, that will place authority to cap property assessment increases before voters has cleared the
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Welcomes Northland Chamber Members to Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, welcomed representatives of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce to the Missouri State Capitol. The group travels
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates Parkville Eagle Scouts
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates three area teens for their accomplishment of becoming Eagle Scouts, the highest achievement in the Scouts
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Welcomes St. Joseph History and Government Students to Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was pleased to welcome members of Lafayette High School’s “Dead Patriots Society” to the Missouri State Capitol.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Recognized for Conservative Voting Record
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, announces he has received a Conservative Achievement award from the American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF). The foundation,
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Funding Bill Heard in House Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department moved one step closer to
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Podcast for the Week of March 21
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses Senate Joint Resolution 38, which would — upon voter approval — modify constitutional provisions relating to
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for March 25, 2022
Picking Up the Pace Coming back from the legislative spring recess, the Missouri Senate had one of its most productive weeks of the 2022 session.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates Kathy Nelson on Women’s Achievement Award
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates Kathy Nelson for her recognition as a recipient of a 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s Women of Achievement
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Podcast for March 11
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses Senate Bill 678, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to funding for the Kansas City
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for March 11, 2022
Moving Priorities Forward I began the 2022 legislative session with a number of priorities in mind. Among my top goals, I vowed to increase support
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Funding Bill Passes Senate
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department was approved by the Missouri
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Election Integrity Bill Heard in Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase election integrity in Missouri was heard by the Senate Local Government and
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Feb. 25, 2022
First Bill of 2022 Passes The first bill passed during the 2022 session was signed by the governor. This week, the Senate approved House Bill
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Tax Exemption for Law Enforcement Officers
JEFFERSON CITY — Law enforcement officers would owe no Missouri state income tax on their salaries once legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, is
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Welcomes Career and Tech Students to State Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was pleased to welcome two groups of career and technical education students from the 34th Senatorial District
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 28, 2022
Protecting Our Streets and Homeowners This week, I focused on moving my legislative priorities forward. I presented my bills to committees this week. In Monday’s
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents Property Assessment Cap to Senate Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, presented legislation to protect homeowners from runaway property tax assessments to the Missouri Senate Ways and Means
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
JEFFERSON CITY — Fully disabled military veterans would owe no Missouri property tax on their home if legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, is
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 21, 2022
Investing in Infrastructure The governor delivered his State of the State address to the General Assembly this week. His speech provides a preview of the
New Audio Available from Sen. Luetkemeyer
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses his thoughts on this week’s budget address from the governor to lawmakers and Senate Bill 765,
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Discusses Senate Bill 765
JEFFERSON CITY – Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, presented Senate Bill 765 to the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee for consideration. The legislation
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents Max’s Law to Increase Penalty for Killing K-9 Officers
JEFFERSON CITY — Causing injury or death to a police dog would be an enhanced felony offense under legislation presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bill to Increase KCPD Funding Advances Out of Committee
JEFFERSON CITY — Efforts by the City of Kansas City to defund the Kansas City Police Department received a blow this week as legislation increasing
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 18, 2022
Defending the Police During the second week of the 2022 legislative session, my colleagues and I in the Missouri Senate began presenting bills in committee
New Audio Available from Sen. Luetkemeyer
JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses Senate Bill 678 and Senate Joint Resolution 38, which — upon voter approval — would modify
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Discusses the Importance of Senate Bill 678
JEFFERSON CITY- Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses the importance of Senate Bill 678 during the bill’s hearing before the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal
Senate Committee Hears Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bills to Prevent KCPD Defunding
JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department was among the first bills considered during the 2022 legislative session by
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 3, 2022
Legislative Resolutions for the New Year It’s a tradition this time of year to reflect on the past 12 months and consider things we’d like
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