Tyson Larson

News and Updates

Legislative Update - Legal Status of Animals and Prairie Dog Management Discussed in the Legislature

By Administrator, on Jan 30, 2012

This past week, the Legislature discussed several important bills. The Legislature debated and advanced LB459, introduced by Senator Ken Schilz of Ogallala, which limits the authority of political subdivisions in the state to define or assign a legal status to animals that is inconsistent with the status of animals as personal property. Other states have passed similar legislation, and this is a positive step for Nebraska agriculture. 

Legislative Update - LB1095 Introduced to Bring Back "The Beef State" License Plates

By Administrator, on Jan 23, 2012

Bill introduction has concluded for this session with a total of 467 bills and six constitutional amendments being introduced. I introduced two more bills, LB1095 and LB1157. LB1095 allows for the reintroduction of the classic Beef State license plates, creating a new type of specialty license plate that is designed like the black and white Nebraska Beef State license plates used decades ago. This plate would be available under a system similar to the Husker license plates.

Legislative Update - LB915 Introduced To Require the Reporting of Animal Abuse

By Administrator, on Jan 16, 2012

Last week, I introduced LB915, which changes the statutes relating to reports of animal abuse. Current law requires certain employees to report criminal animal abuse, but LB915 expands this requirement to all persons. LB915 also requires that the report be made within 12 hours of the suspected abuse and that any documentation be turned over to authorities with the person’s report. The penalty for failing to report these incidents is also increased significantly.

Legislative Update - 102nd Nebraska Legislature, Second Session Convenes

By Administrator, on Jan 9, 2012

On January 4, 2012,  the second session of the 102nd Nebraska Legislature convened, symbolizing the 75th Anniversary of the only unicameral legislature in the nation. I am excited for my second session as a member of the Legislature and hope to build on my achievements of last year. Last session, my bill, LB305, helped bring national attention to the issues regarding horse processing the U.S., and my priority bill, LB229, helped allocate more Environmental Trust Fund monies to water resources projects. 

Legislative Update - Senators agree on LB1 & LB4 & Federal Government Re-approves Horse Processing Funding

By Administrator, on Nov 22, 2011

Last session, one of my priorities was LB305, which was passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor. LB305 required the Nebraska Department of Agriculture to study implementation of a state meat inspection program. The Department has completed its report and can be accessed online at http://www.agr.state.ne.us/. One impetus for this legislation was the need for the reintroduction of horse processing in the U.S.