William (Bill) P. Luther was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives (1975-1976), a member of the Minnesota Senate (1977-1994), and a Democratic-Farmer-Labor party member of the U.S. House of Representatives (104th Congress-107th Congress), representing Minnesota's 6th District: Anoka, Washington, and Dakota counties. His legislative concerns included budget, ethics, finances, taxes, energy, economic development, environment, and consumer protections. He was also highly involved with the Stillwater Bridge and levee projects.
Luther was the Assistant Majority Leader in the Minnesota Senate (1983-1994), and served as a Regional Whip during a significant portion of his career in the U.S. House of Representatives. During his tenure Luther served on the House Commerce Committee, the Committee on Science, the Committee on International Relations (105th Congress), the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection, and the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Luther was born (June 27, 1945) in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, and his wife, Darlene Luther, also served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Luther also worked as a Prosecuting Attorney for the U.S. Court of Appeals (1970-1971).
From the guide to the Bill Luther congressional records., 1994-2003., (Minnesota Historical Society)
