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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
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Podcast for the Week of March 21
Friday, March 25, 2022<p>JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses <strong><a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/bts_web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71259749">Senate Joint Resolution 38</a></strong>, which would — upon voter approval — modify constitutional provisions relating to funding for a police force established by a state board of police commissioners. He also talks about <strong><a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/bts_web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71259740">Senate Bills 775, 751 & 640</a></strong>, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to sexual offenses.</p>
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
Audio: Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer’s Podcast for March 11
Friday, March 11, 2022<p>JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses <strong><a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/bts_web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71259748">Senate Bill 678</a></strong>, legislation that seeks to modify provisions relating to funding for the Kansas City Police Department; <strong><a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/bts_web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71259751">Senate Bill 680</a></strong>, which is now included on Senate Bill 649, and would place a limit on the growth in assessments of residential real property; and <strong><a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/bts_web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=73228236">Senate Bill 1061</a></strong>, a measure that would authorize sports wagering.</p>
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
New Audio Available from Sen. Luetkemeyer
Friday, January 21, 2022<p><strong><a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22web/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Luetkemeyer-Podcast-012022.mp3">Luetkemeyer-Podcast-012022</a></strong></p>
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.
New Audio Available from Sen. Luetkemeyer
Tuesday, January 18, 2022<p>JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Tony Luetkemeyer, R-Parkville, discusses <strong><a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/bts_web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71259748">Senate Bill 678</a></strong> and <strong><a href="https://www.senate.mo.gov/22info/bts_web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=71259749">Senate Joint Resolution 38</a></strong>, which — upon voter approval — would modify provisions relating to funding for the Kansas City Police Department, and gubernatorial appointees heard on Jan. 12.</p>
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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