Tyson Larson

News and Updates

Legislative Update - Busy Week in Legislature Sees Tax Cuts, Horse Racing, & Checkoffs Advance

By Administrator, on Apr 2, 2012

This week the Legislature spent long hours debating numerous important bills as this session nears its end. LB970, the tax cut bill, was again advanced and will now be placed on final reading for a determinative vote. I voted for advancement of this bill. The Legislature also passed the various budget bills and have sent them to Governor Heineman for approval. I voted against these bills because I feel it is important to be fiscally responsible regarding the tax cuts provided in LB970.

Legislative Update - My Priority Bill, LB806, Beats First Round Filibuster to Advance

By Administrator, on Mar 26, 2012

Two significant bills made progress this week. LB806, my priority bill, which allows for instant racing terminals at racetracks for wagering on historic horse races in Nebraska has advanced to the second round of debate after extensive discussion and a close vote. This bill is positive for the horseracing industry as well as our agricultural sector, and I look forward to the next round of debate.

Legislative Update - Legislature Begins Debate on Governor's Tax Cut Package

By Administrator, on Mar 19, 2012

Last week, the Legislature took up serious debate of the budget adjustments proposed by the Appropriations Committee. LB970, which is the tax cut proposed by Governor Heineman, has been advanced by the Revenue Committee with some changes. The Revenue Committee amendment would not change corporate income tax rates and inheritance tax provisions, but would decrease the individual income tax rate. The cost of this individual income tax cut is estimated to be $148 million over the next three years.

Legislative Update - Legislature Again Advances Bills Relating to Child Welfare Reform

By Administrator, on Mar 12, 2012

Last week, the Legislature once again debated and advanced several bills relating to child welfare reform. These bills have now been advanced to final reading and will soon be placed on final reading for a determining vote by the Legislature. Thus far, these bills, which return case management to the state among many other things that I discussed last week in my update, have had overwhelming support in the Legislature. I also support these bills and believe they are a step in the right direction.

Legislative Update - Legislature Sends A Number of Bills to the Governor

By Administrator, on Mar 5, 2012

Last week, several bills that I support were passed by the Legislature and sent to the Governor’s office for his signature. LB216 allows for specialty license plates for motor vehicles of any age that are being collected, preserved, restored, or maintained by the owner as a leisure pursuit and not used for general transportation of persons or cargo. LB427 includes provisions for commercial dog and cat breeders relating to licensing of breeders, the required veterinary care and disease control plan, and space in regard to primary enclosures and exercise areas.