Assemblyman Jim Nielsen

Taxpayers Are Penalized For Overpaying Taxes Under The New May Revise

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:54:11 GMT

SACRAMENTO (May 22, 2012) - Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) announced today that a budget trailer bill being included in the May revision would authorize the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) to impose a 20 percent penalty on taxpayer overpayments, unless the refund claim for the excessive amount has a "reasonable basis."

"This is a confiscatory attempt by government to raise more revenue to fund out-of-control spending by increasing taxes, fees, and fines on the citizens,"...
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Nielsen Reacts To LAO Analysis of Governor's May Revised Budget Proposal

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:37:27 GMT

SACRAMENTO (May 18, 2012) - Assembly Budget Committee Vice Chair Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) today issued the following statement after the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) released an analysis of the Governor's revised May budget proposal:

"Today's report by the nonpartisan LAO underscores what Republicans have said all along - classroom funding,...
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Nielsen Flood Protection Bill Passes The Assembly Floor With Unanimous Support

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:39:59 GMT

SACRAMENTO (May 17, 2012) - Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 2509 was passed with unanimous support on the Assembly Floor today. This bill allows for an exemption in the State Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA), specifically allowing for the excavation or grading of lands affected by a flood or natural...
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Nielsen Reacts To Governor's May Revise Budget "More Funding What Is Broken"

Mon, 14 May 2012 21:30:50 GMT

SACRAMENTO (May 14, 2012) - Assembly Budget Committee Vice Chair Jim Nielsen, (R-Gerber) today issued the following statement in response to the release of Governor Brown's revised budget plan.
"Had the cuts in the May Revise budget been implemented last January when the governor first proposed them, we would be faced with a lower budget deficit today," said Nielsen. "There were some very useful long-term reforms proposed January. This budget relies on cuts and...
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Nielsen Is Recognized As Legislator Of The Year 2011 By CA Veterans Association

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:35:04 GMT

SACRAMENTO (May 10, 2012) - Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) has been selected as Legislator of the Year for 2011 by The California Association of County Veterans Service Officers (CACVSO) and was given this award during CACVSO conference yesterday in Sacramento.
"I feel honored to receive this award," said...
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Nielsen Protects 2nd Amendment Rights, Opposes Ban On Open Carry

Thu, 3 May 2012 21:45:05 GMT

SACRAMENTO (May 3, 2012) - Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) defended the Second Amendment Rights of law-abiding citizens by opposing AB 1527 on the Assembly Floor today. Despite opposition from all Republicans the bill passed on a party-line vote. This bill, if signed into law, would ban the open carrying of rifles and shotguns, in a public area.
"The absolute legal carrying of unconcealed firearms by persons not prohibited from possessing firearms is not a public safety...
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Funding For Personnel To Collect SRA Fire Tax Is Delayed In Assembly Budget Subcommittee

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:21:15 GMT

SACRAMENTO (April 25, 2012) - Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) announced today that the State Responsibility Fire Service Area (SRA) Fire Tax issue was considered in the Assembly Budget Subcommittee 3. In a bi-partisan manner the Committee chose not to consider the funding needed to create the necessary positions at the Board of Equalization to collect this tax.
"Actions today indicate members of both parties are concerned about this tax; rightfully so," said...
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Nielsen Joins Crime Victims At Capitol March - They Deserve Justice Through Death Penalty

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 21:08:39 GMT

SACRAMENTO (April 24, 2012) - Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) joined a crowd of hundreds victims of crimes who have gathered to commemorate National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 22-28, this morning on the West Steps of the State Capitol. Nielsen expressed deep concern and understanding for the victims, and he addressed the measure that would repeal the Death Penalty in California which was qualified for the ballot and announced yesterday by the Secretary of State....
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In Commemoration of Crime Victims Rights Week

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:41:28 GMT
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen joined a crowd of hundreds victims of crimes who have gathered to commemorate National Crime Victims Rights Week, April 22-28.
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Nielsen's Cause To Open The Redding Veterans Home Is Advanced In Budget Subcommittee

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:53:54 GMT

SACRAMENTO (April 18, 2012) - As Vice-chair of the Budget Committee, Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) took action to restore half of the funding to the Redding and Fresno veterans homes and have them operational as soon as possible. In the last year's budget an agreement was broken and under the governor's proposed budget plan these veterans homes would sit vacant until January 2014. This important issue was brought up for a vote and was passed with bi-partisan support in the Assembly...
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Nielsen Bill to Strengthen Protection for Children Passes Judiciary Committee

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:05:03 GMT

SACRAMENTO (April 17, 2012) - Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) announced that Assembly Bill (AB) 2292 was passed unanimously in the Assembly Judiciary Committee today. This bill would add another step to the reunification process by requiring a juvenile court to consider admissible and relevant evidence before reuniting a foster child or a child who is a dependent of the state to his or her parents. In doing so, this creates a standard that must be adhered to across the state and would...
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Assemblyman Jim Nielsen's Floor Comments Commemorating Holocaust Survivors

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:03:32 GMT
Nielsen urges colleagues on the Assembly Floor to acknowledge those who have suffered during the Holocaust and to also vow to do all that they can that others in the future will not so similarly suffer. April 16, 2012.
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Assemblyman Jim Nielsen's Comments on the Republican Budget Roadmap

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:07:48 GMT
(March 29) Assemblyman Jim Nielsen joined fellow Republican lawmakers to propose a "Roadmap to Protect Classrooms and Taxpayers," which he said would secure funding for public schools and higher education institutions, while avoiding the Governor's disastrous trigger cuts and $9 billion tax increase.
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Nielsen Honors Leslie Lohse as the 2012 Assembly District Two 'Woman of The Year'

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:47:07 GMT
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen honored Leslie A. Lohse, a Tehama county resident, as the 2012 'Woman of the Year' for the 2nd Assembly District. Lohse was given a framed resolution during the annual ceremony in the Assembly Chamber at the State Capitol, March 26, 2012.
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Nielsen Urges Transparency In Budget Process

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:02:46 GMT
March 22, 2012 Assemblyman Jim Nielsen stood up during the floor debate and urged the Democrats to increase transparency in the budget process rather than undermine it by passing 37 spot bills which are essentially empty and will allow no changes once the Senate will send them back with any amendments they may make.
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Nielsen Supports California's Heroes With Bill to Restore Veterans Homes Funding

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:15:28 GMT
March 20, 2012. Assemblyman Jim Nielsen joined fellow Republican lawmakers in introducing measures to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families. As a principal coauthor of Assembly Bill 2151, Nielsen is fighting to ensure the timely opening of much-needed new Veterans' Homes in Redding and Fresno areas.
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Nielsen Announces Effort to Repeal Fire Tax

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 19:35:43 GMT
March 15, 2012 Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) joined other Republican colleagues in the State Capitol to introduce legislation he has co-authored to stop a tax increase on rural property owners. Assembly Bill (AB) 1506 would reverse the Governor's and Democrats' effort to raise $84 million in taxes on residents living in rural areas.
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Nielsen Adjourns in Memory of Nadine Elaine Stuhlmuller Salonites

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 17:36:36 GMT
Nadine Elaine Stuhlmuller Salonites, 81, died on January 25, 2012 in Woodland, CA, with her family by her side. She was a devoted mother and wife. Her fame as an opera singer reached many. Nadine appeared in over twenty Operas, including lead roles in Aida, Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Fidelio, Norma and Martha. She was also a soloist for the historic First Congregational Church in San Francisco which radio broadcast Sunday services to Northern California.
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Nielsen Honors Ronald Reagan on the Assembly Floor

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 20:00:35 GMT
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen Honors Ronald Reagan during the Assembly Floor Session marking the 101 birthday that Reagan would have celebrated. February 6, 2012.
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School Transportation Restoration Bill Passes Assembly Floor

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 18:19:21 GMT
Assemblyman Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) announced that Senate Bill 81 was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support on the Assembly Floor. This bill will restore $248 million to the Home-to-School Transportation program, which was cut as part of the December 2011 budget "trigger" reductions.
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