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Paradise's State Senator Commends PG&E for Plan to Rebuild Electric Lines Underground

May 23, 2019
Following Cal Fire’s finding that PG&E’s transmission line caused California’s deadliest and most destructive wildfire in the state’s history, PG&E announced it will rebuild electric distribution lines underground in the town of Paradise and in nearby communities like Magalia. Senator Jim...

Paradise's State Senator Calls for Rebuilding of Camp Fire Caused by PG&E

May 15, 2019
CAL FIRE found PG&E to be the cause of California’s deadliest and most destructive fire in the state’s history. Investigators determined that PG&E’s electrical transmission lines caused the Camp Fire. Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama) issued the following statement: “This finding is not a...

Senator Nielsen: More Money Required for Camp Fire Rebuild; No New Taxes Needed with $21 Billion in Surplus

May 9, 2019
Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), Senate Budget Vice-Chair, issued the following statement regarding the Governor’s revision of his spending plan: “The state budget is flush with billions in surplus revenue. Twenty-one billion dollars ($21 billion), to be exact. “But that’s not enough for some in the...

Sacramento Prioritizes Convicted Murderers over Victims

April 25, 2019
This week, Legislation to keep unremorseful convicted murderers behind bars was denied a public hearing by Sacramento Democrats. Traditionally, all bills are allowed at least one hearing during a policy committee. The Chairman of the Assembly Public Safety Committee was responsible for the...

Golden State Killer deserves death, but Newsom's moratorium may save him

April 3, 2019
Shortly after Lyman and Charlene Smith drifted off to sleep, they were awakened by a bright beam of light shining in their eyes. A strange voice ordered them to get out of bed. Blinded, shaken, frightened – they complied. The intruder demanded Charlene tie Lyman’s hands. He then dragged Charlene...

Legislation to Ban Sale of Nitrous Oxide - 'Whippits' - Unanimously Passes First Committee

March 26, 2019
The Senate Public Safety Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 193, a measure to ban smoke shops from selling “whippits.” “Nitrous oxide is a legal chemical for legitimate use but when abused, it is extremely lethal,” said Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), who authored the measure. “Young people...

Senator Jim Nielsen: 'Camp Fire Must Not Happen Again'

March 22, 2019
Governor Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency on wildfires and launched a $50 million public campaign on preparedness. Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), who represents the Town of Paradise and the surrounding communities devastated by Camp Fire, issued the following statement: “Proper...

ICYMI: OC Register Op Ed: Newsom's moratorium on the death penalty is neither right nor just

March 18, 2019
Newsom’s moratorium on the death penalty is neither right nor just The Governor signed an executive order to impose a moratorium on the death penalty. ... Make no mistake; this decision was neither right nor just. Victims who survived the calculated and horrific murder of a child, parent or spouse...

Former Chair of the Board of Prison Terms: Governor's Death Penalty Decision is Affront to Crime Victims, Voters & Jurors

March 13, 2019
Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama) who served on the California Board of Prison Terms, the largest parole authority in the nation, from 1990 to 2007, issued the following statement: “Victims who survive the horrific murder of child or a parent or a spouse suffer a pain that never completely goes away...

Now '23,222 Prohibited Persons' Have Guns. This is Progress?

March 1, 2019
Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the annual report on the Armed Prohibited Persons System (APPS), a program designed to remove guns from convicted felons and dangerous individuals. A proponent of the APPS program and former Chairman of the Board of Prison Terms, Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama...

Northstate Senator Issues Statement Regarding Governor's State of the State Speech

February 12, 2019
Governor Gavin Newsom presented his first State of the State to the Legislature. Senator Jim Nielsen (R-Tehama), who represents Wheatland, CA and the region devastated by the Camp Fire, issued the following statement: "I applaud the Governor for agreeing with Republicans that the high-speed rail...

State Funding to Offset Property Tax Revenue for Butte County Passes Legislature; Moves to Governor's Desk

February 11, 2019
Funding to offset property tax revenue loss from recent wildfires passed the Senate today with a vote of 37 to 0. The measure provides $31.3 million annually to Butte and Lake Counties. The Assembly approved the same measure. It now goes to the Governor’s desk for his consideration. If signed by...