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2009 SESSION OF THE NEVADA LEGISLATURE
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GIBBONS VETOES TAX BILLS, BUDGET; OVERRIDE VOTES SCHEDULED
During the veto ceremony, Gibbons was joined by Republican Assemblymen Ty Cobb of Reno, Don Gustavson of Sparks and Richard McArthur and John Hambrick of Las Vegas. Gibbons praised them for trying to stop Democrats' "out of control spending." CLICK HERE TO READ
EDITORIAL: 'FOR THE GOOD OF OUR CONSTITUENTS'?
The Nevada Taxpayer Honor Roll this semester includes: Assemblyman Ty Cobb (R-Reno). CLICK HERE TO READ
ASSEMBLY REPUBLICANS DECRY IMPACT OF TAX HIKES
"This billion dollar tax increase will have a devastating effect on our tourism industry, will discourage job growth with a payroll tax and will pile an enormous burden on the families of Nevada who are already hurting," said Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno. CLICK HERE TO READ
TY COBB APPEARS ON NEVADA NEWSMAKERS
Ty discusses issues from the legislative session including the budget, taxes and Yucca Mountain CLICK HERE TO WATCH
TY COBB SUPPORTS ANTI DISCRIMINATION BILL
Although speaking out against domestic partnerships, Cobb strongly voiced support for the bill forbidding discrimination against gays and other people in public accommodations. Nevada is a state that prides itself on "personal freedom," said Cobb about SB207, and the bill will become the law that allows everyone "to enjoy the personal freedom Nevada has to offer." CLICK HERE TO READ
COBB OPPOSES DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP LEGISLATION
Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno, disagreed saying while the bill doesn't directly conflict with the Nevada Constitution which defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman, "It directly conflicts with the intent and will of the people. It assigns the same privileges, rights and responsibilities to privileges given to a marriage," he said. He urged members not to go against the will of the voters who approved that constitutional amendment in 2002. CLICK HERE TO READ
GOVENOR GIBBONS' NEW BUDGET PLAN
Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno, said he backs Gibbons' new plan because it balances the state budget without tax increases. But he doubts it has much chance at "this tax and spend Legislature." Cobb added that studies show children do not show permanent academic improvements with full-day kindergarten. "All-day kindergarten is all-day kiddy care," Cobb said. "When everyone is cutting budgets we need to cut out full-day kindergarten." CLICK HERE TO READ
RENO GAZETTE JOURNAL APRIL 19, 2009
"Experts say Cobb a rising star in state GOP" CLICK HERE TO READ
NEVADA BILL REQUIRES MORATORIUM, STUDY OF DEATH PENALTY COST
But Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno, said there's no need to prohibit executions while a study is conducted. He said regardless of cost, there are crimes for which a death sentence is the appropriate response, such as in the case of the murder and rape of Brianna Denison, who was kidnapped from a friend's house early last year and found dead in a field weeks later. CLICK HERE TO READ
NEVADA ADVANCES STATE LOTTERY PLAN
Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno, added that casinos have already been hit by the economic downturn and by a state smoking ban that went into effect in 2006.
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ASSEMBLY OKS BILL LIFTING MALPRACTICE CAP ON LAWSUITS
Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno, said the law already allows full recovery for economic damages. "The reason we put a cap on non-economic damages is to keep our doctors in Nevada." CLICK HERE TO READ
LEGISLATIVE BRIEFLY 4/15
But Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno, argued annual sessions would "move us farther and farther away from the citizen legislature." CLICK HERE TO READ
LAWMAKERS DISCUSS SWINE FLU
"My heart stopped when you said day care, because my daughter's in day care," said Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno. "That's something we should be getting to our constituents immediately." CLICK HERE TO READ
LEGISLATIVE PANEL APPROVES MEDICAL MALPRACTICE BILL
Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno, said the "net effect" will be to raise the insurance rates on all doctors, not just the bad ones. There will be fewer doctors in the specialties the state needs, he said. CLICK HERE TO READ
AREA PROTESTS TARGET TAXES, GOVERNMENT SPENDING
Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno, said it was good to see the strong grassroots movement. "Hopefully, we'll be able to translate this into people getting active."
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TY COBB: TRANSFORM YUCCA MOUNTAIN INTO REPROCESSING PROJECT
Ty Cobb is a member of the Nevada Assembly representing Washoe County District 26. CLICK HERE TO READ
LAWMAKERS DEBATE SEX OFFENDER BILL
"That's understandable that we would have some leeway there," said Assemblyman Ty Cobb, R-Reno. "But I don't think we should be bending over backwards for them to let them live wherever they want to live." CLICK HERE TO READ
Las Vegas Review Journal December 28, 2008
"EDITORIAL: Confronting the opposition" CLICK HERE TO READ
Las Vegas Review Journal December 26, 2008
"Republican urges party to put up fight" CLICK HERE TO READ