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December 2024
Happy Holidays: Sen. Tony Luetkmeyer's Pre-Session Report
Wednesday, December 18, 2024As the holidays approach and we prepare for the new year, I want to share a preview of what’s ahead in the Missouri Senate for the 2025 legislative session. It’s a tremendous honor to serve as your voice in Jefferson City, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to take on a new leadership role this year as the majority floor leader.
November 2024
Press Release: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Elected as Senate Majority Floor Leader
Friday, November 8, 2024JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has been elected majority floor leader by his colleagues in the Missouri Senate. The selection was made Thursday as returning and newly elected members of the Senate gathered at the State Capitol in preparation for the 2025 legislative session.
July 2024
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s “Max’s Law” Signed by Governor
Tuesday, July 9, 2024JEFFERSON CITY — The governor signed State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s, R-Parkville, Senate Bill 754 Tuesday. This bill creates multiple public safety laws to ensure the safety and protection of Missourians throughout the state.
Governor Signs Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Senior Property Tax Relief Expansion Bill
Tuesday, July 9, 2024JEFFERSON CITY — On Tuesday, the governor signed Senate Bill 756. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, expands a property tax freeze for seniors in participating counties.
May 2024
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Senior Property Tax Relief Bill Passes the House
Monday, May 20, 2024On Friday, the Missouri House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 756. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, extends a property tax freeze to all seniors age 62 or older.
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s “Max’s Law” Heads to Governor’s Desk
Friday, May 17, 2024JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s, R-Parkville, Senate Bill 754 passed the Missouri House of Representatives Friday and went to the governor for his consideration. This public safety bill creates multiple laws to ensure the safety and protection of Missourians throughout the state.
April 2024
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Selects District Winner in Senate Art Contest
Wednesday, April 3, 2024JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, selected artwork by Jay Adams, a senior at Park Hill South High School, to represent the 34th Senatorial District in the 2024 Missouri Senate Art Exhibit competition. The winning entry was submitted by Adams’ art teacher, Heather Sulzen.
March 2024
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Mid-Session Report
Friday, March 15, 2024Spring is here and the Senate is at the midpoint of the legislative session. It’s a good time to look back at what’s been accomplished and look forward to our goals for the rest of session.
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer's Podcast for the Week of March 11, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses Senate Bill 756, legislation that seeks to modify a property tax credit for certain seniors; Senate Bills 754, 746, 788, 765, 841, 887 & 861, a measure that would modify provisions relating to public safety; and his work on the Missouri Senate Appropriations Committee.
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s “Max’s Law” Passes in the Senate
Thursday, March 7, 2024JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s, R-Parkville, Senate Bill 754 was passed by the Senate today. This public safety bill creates multiple laws to help better protect Missourians throughout the state.
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Senior Citizen Tax Credit Passes in the Senate
Thursday, March 7, 2024JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s, R-Parkville, Senate Bill 756 passed the Senate on Thursday.
January 2024
Committee Hears Senator Luetkemeyer’s Bill to Protect Police Dogs
Wednesday, January 17, 2024Injuring or killing a police dog would be a felony offense under a bill State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, presented in committee on Tuesday.
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer's Podcast for the Week of Jan. 1, 2024
Friday, January 5, 2024Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses some of his legislation for 2024, including Senate Bill 754, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to law enforcement animals; Senate Bill 756, a measure that would modify a property tax credit for certain seniors; and his role as chair of the Missouri Senate Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
Prior Year Archives
December 2023
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Dec. 27, 2023
Wednesday, December 27, 2023Preparing for a New Year
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Pre-Files K-9 Justice Law Ahead of 2024 Session
Monday, December 4, 2023Max's Law
July 2023
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Seniors’ Tax Relief Bill Receives Governor’s Signature
Friday, July 7, 2023Tax protections for Missouri’s senior citizens, sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, were signed into law by the governor on Thursday, July 6.
June 2023
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Honored as ‘Business Champion’ by Missouri Chamber of Commerce
Friday, June 23, 2023JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has been recognized by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce as a 2023 Business Champion.
May 2023
Senator Luetkemeyer’s “Max’s Law” Passes as Part of Public Safety Bill
Thursday, May 11, 2023Senator Luetkemeyer Guides Public Safety Bill to Governor's Desk
Senator Luetkemeyer’s Seniors’ Tax Relief Bill Passes Legislature
Tuesday, May 9, 2023Senate Bill 190 Exempts Social Security Benefits, Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors
April 2023
Senator Luetkemeyer’s “Max’s Law” Advances to House
Thursday, April 20, 2023Senate Bill 189 Enhances Penalties for Harming a Police Dog
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bill Provides Tax Relief to Seniors
Monday, April 17, 2023Senate Bill 190 Exempts Social Security Benefits, Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer's Podcast for the Week of April 10
Friday, April 14, 2023Senator Tony Luetkemeyer discusses Senate Bill 190, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to tax relief for seniors; and House Bill 640, a measure that would modify provisions relating to compensation for the Kansas City police department.
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Sponsors Meierhoffer’s Board Appointment
Tuesday, April 11, 2023St. Joseph funeral director confirmed as member of state board
March 2023
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Advances Tax Relief for Seniors
Thursday, March 30, 2023Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Advances Tax Relief for Seniors
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Selects District Winner in Senate Art Contest
Wednesday, March 22, 2023Park Hill High School Student Kaitlin O'Connor Recognized in Senate Art Contest
February 2023
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Pay Bill Passes Senate
Thursday, February 23, 2023Senate Bill 119 Removes Salary Caps for KCPD
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bill Provides Tax Relief to Seniors
Wednesday, February 8, 2023Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bill Provides Tax Relief to Seniors
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer's Podcast for the Week of Jan. 30
Friday, February 3, 2023Senator Tony Luetkemeyer discusses Senate Bill 119, which would repeal provisions relating to a mandatory salary range for the Kansas City police chief, and Senate Bill 189, which would modify provisions relating to law enforcement animals.
January 2023
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Presents KCPD Pay Bill to Address Officer Shortage
Tuesday, January 31, 2023Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Presents KCPD Pay Bill to Address Officer Shortage
Committee Hears Senator Luetkemeyer’s Bill to Protect Police Dogs
Tuesday, January 31, 2023"Max's Law" Presented to Senate Judiciary Committee
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Continues Leadership of Judiciary Committee
Tuesday, January 10, 2023Senator Luetkemeyer to Chair Judiciary Committee
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Sponsors Legislation to Benefit Taxpayers
Thursday, January 5, 2023Senator Luetkemeyer Proposes Tax Exemption for Social Security Benefits
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Begins Second Term in Missouri Senate
Wednesday, January 4, 2023Sen. Luetkemeyer Takes Oath of Office
December 2022
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Pre-Files to Eliminate Income Tax for Law Enforcement Officers
Tuesday, December 6, 2022Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, would provide a tax credit to Missouri law enforcement officers. The measure was pre-filed for the 2023 legislative session, which begins on Jan. 4.
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Pre-Files Max’s Law to Increase Penalty for Killing K-9 Officers
Tuesday, December 6, 2022Causing injury or death to a police dog would be a felony offense under legislation pre-filed for the 2023 legislative session by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville. Known as “Max’s Law,” the legislation was inspired by the 2020 killing of a St. Joseph Police K-9 officer.
November 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Selected as Majority Caucus Chair
Thursday, November 10, 2022JEFFERSON CITY —State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has been elected majority caucus chairman by his colleagues in the Missouri Senate.
October 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Oct. 27, 2022
Thursday, October 27, 2022A Yes on Amendment 4 for Safer Streets
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Oct. 7, 2022
Friday, October 7, 2022Delivering a Tax Cut for All Missourians
September 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Sept. 23, 2022
Friday, September 23, 2022Cutting Taxes for All Missourians
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Supports Tax Relief for All Missourians
Monday, September 19, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, joined colleagues taking testimony on a variety of legislative
August 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer to Honor Companion Animal at Noyes Home
Wednesday, August 3, 2022Jefferson City — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, will present a certificate of recognition to the Noyes Home for Children and its new “chief happiness officer,” a French bulldog named “Newt”
July 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Recognizes State Champion Platte County Pirates
Wednesday, July 27, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has honored the 2022 Platte County High School Pirates baseball team with a Senate resolution in recognition
June 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for June 30, 2022
Thursday, June 30, 2022A Reason to Celebrate
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Funding Bill Signed by Governor
Monday, June 27, 2022JEFFERSON 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
Friday, June 10, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, has been recognized as a “2022 Business Champion” by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
May 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Honors Life and Service of Retired K-9 Officer Ajax
Tuesday, May 17, 2022JEFFERSON 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
Monday, May 16, 2022KCPD Funding Bill Passes
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Funding Bill Sent to Governor
Friday, May 13, 2022JEFFERSON 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
Friday, May 6, 2022Dollars for the District
April 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for April 29, 2022
Friday, April 29, 2022Budget Moves Closer to Approval
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer Welcomes Students from St. Therese School to Capitol
Wednesday, April 27, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was pleased to welcome eighth grade students from St. Therese School of Platte County to the Missouri Capitol.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates Parkville Scholarship Recipient Sara Montalbano
Tuesday, April 26, 2022JEFFERSON 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
Friday, April 22, 2022Taxpayer Protection Measures Advance
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Property Tax Assessment Cap Resolution Moves to House
Wednesday, April 20, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, that will place authority to cap property assessment increases before voters has cleared the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Welcomes Northland Chamber Members to Capitol
Tuesday, April 12, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, welcomed representatives of the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce to the Missouri State Capitol.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates Parkville Eagle Scouts
Tuesday, April 5, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, congratulates three area teens for their accomplishment of becoming Eagle Scouts
March 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Welcomes St. Joseph History and Government Students to Capitol
Thursday, March 31, 2022JEFFERSON 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
Thursday, March 31, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, announces he has received a Conservative Achievement award from the American Conservative Union Foundation
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Funding Bill Heard in House Committee
Tuesday, March 29, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department moved one step closer to becoming law
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for March 25, 2022
Friday, March 25, 2022Picking Up the Pace
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Congratulates Kathy Nelson on Women’s Achievement Award
Thursday, March 24, 2022JEFFERSON 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 Award.
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for March 11, 2022
Friday, March 11, 2022Moving Priorities Forward
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s KCPD Funding Bill Passes Senate
Thursday, March 10, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department was approved by the Missouri Senate this week
Senator Tony Luetkemeyer’s Election Integrity Bill Heard in Committee
Wednesday, March 2, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, to increase election integrity in Missouri was heard by the Senate Local Government and Elections Committee
February 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Feb. 25, 2022
Friday, February 25, 2022First Bill of 2022 Passes
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Tax Exemption for Law Enforcement Officers
Thursday, February 24, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Law enforcement officers would owe no Missouri state income tax on their salaries once legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, is fully implemented.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Welcomes Career and Tech Students to State Capitol
Friday, February 11, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was pleased to welcome two groups of career and technical education students from the 34th Senatorial District to the Missouri Senate this week.
January 2022
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 28, 2022
Friday, January 28, 2022Protecting Our Streets and Homeowners
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents Property Assessment Cap to Senate Committee
Friday, January 28, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, presented legislation to protect homeowners from runaway property tax assessments
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Proposes Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
Friday, January 28, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Fully disabled military veterans would owe no Missouri property tax on their home if legislation sponsored by Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, is approved
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 21, 2022
Friday, January 21, 2022Investing in Infrastructure
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Discusses Senate Bill 765
Tuesday, January 18, 2022JEFFERSON CITY – Senator Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, presented Senate Bill 765 to the Senate Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee for consideration. The legislation increases the penalties associated with killing or injuring a police dog.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 18, 2022
Tuesday, January 18, 2022Defending the Police
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bill to Increase KCPD Funding Advances Out of Committee
Tuesday, January 18, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Efforts by the City of Kansas City to defund the Kansas City Police Department received a blow this week as legislation increasing KCPD’s budget sponsored by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, was voted out of committee and sent onto the full Senate for its consideration.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Presents Max’s Law to Increase Penalty for Killing K-9 Officers
Tuesday, January 18, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Causing injury or death to a police dog would be an enhanced felony offense under legislation presented to the Senate Judiciary Committee by State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville. Known as “Max’s Law”
Senate Committee Hears Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Bills to Prevent KCPD Defunding
Tuesday, January 11, 2022JEFFERSON CITY — Legislation to increase funding for the Kansas City Police Department was among the first bills considered during the 2022 legislative session by the Missouri Senate Committee on the Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer Discusses the Importance of Senate Bill 678
Tuesday, January 11, 2022JEFFERSON 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 Jurisprudence Committee.
Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Legislative Column for Jan. 3, 2022
Monday, January 3, 2022Legislative Resolutions for the New Year
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