AB 274 Nevada Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Requires the waiver of certain fees for certain businesses related to veterans. (BDR 7-728)

AB 274 requires Nevada's Secretary of State to waive the standard $200-$500 fee for state business licenses for three groups: (1) eligible veterans, (2) gold star family members (relatives of fallen veterans), or (3) businesses where at least 51% is owned by veterans or gold star family members. The waiver applies to licenses issued on or after July 1, 2025, and covers the initial license fee only (not local permits). This policy directly affects veterans, their families, and veteran-owned businesses seeking state-level licensing. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 76.100 to implement this fee exemption.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025

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MODERATE

This bill was amended to expand fee waivers for veterans and their families from just initial business licenses to include both initial issuance and renewal fees for the first three years of business. The changes also clarify existing law by adding references to renewal fees and preventing duplicate waivers for multiple qualifying businesses.

Scope change

The bill now applies to both initial business license issuance and renewal fees, extending the waiver benefit to cover ongoing business operations rather than just the initial setup.

SCOPE

Expanded fee waiver coverage to include both initial issuance and renewal of state business licenses, not just initial issuance.

TIMELINE

Added a three-year limit on renewal fee waivers, meaning veterans and their families only receive fee waivers for renewals during the first three years of business operation.

REQUIREMENT

Added a restriction preventing the Secretary of State from waiving fees for multiple qualifying businesses owned by the same applicant.

DEFINITION

Updated the Legislative Counsel's Digest to clarify that the bill defines 'eligible veteran' and 'gold star family member' and references conforming changes to existing definitions.

TECHNICAL

Added references to NRS 76.130 regarding renewal fees and updated section numbering in the Legislative Counsel's Digest to reflect the new structure.

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Committee

Apr 22, 2025

Lower · Passed

From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. To committee.

lower

Apr 16, 2025

Lower · Passed

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.

lower

Feb 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

From printer. To committee.

lower

4 primary · 7 co-sponsors