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passed · Nevada · Assembly May 17, 2025

AB 464: Revises provisions governing education. (BDR 34-235)

AB 464 revises Nevada's education standards to require history courses to include factual instruction on genocides and the histories of various ethnic groups, while mandating English and arts courses to feature works by diverse authors and artists. It also requires science and health instruction to be evidence-based and prohibits school districts or charter schools from suspending or terminating staff based on political affiliation, activities, or because they teach required content. Violations of these provisions are classified as felonies, punishable by up to a year in prison. The bill directly affects Nevada public school districts, charter schools, and their employees (including teachers and administrators), with potential cost impacts on local governments due to an unfunded mandate.

Topics ✓ Education

passed · Nevada · Assembly May 17, 2025

AB 346: Establishes provisions governing the prescribing, dispensing and administering of medication designed to end the life of a patient. (BDR 40-600)

AB 346 establishes a legal framework for "medical aid in dying" in Nevada, allowing terminally ill adults to self-administer lethal medication under strict conditions. It directly affects patients diagnosed with a terminal condition by two physicians who are 18+, mentally capable, and making a voluntary, informed decision without coercion. Key provisions require two verbal requests, one written request with a witness, physician verification of diagnosis and mental capacity, counseling about alternatives, and a referral to a consulting practitioner for confirmation. The bill also mandates specific documentation, prohibits prescribing based solely on age/disability, and requires death certificates to note the terminal condition while marking a box indicating self-administration of the medication.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Nevada · Senate May 17, 2025

SB 143: Revises provisions relating to natural resources. (BDR 17-10)

SB 143 updates Nevada's Joint Interim Standing Committee on Natural Resources to specifically evaluate water conservation issues, including Colorado River Basin water rates and conservation programs. It also requires the State Division of Environmental Protection to study artificial turf and synthetic grass types, materials, and usage in Nevada and neighboring Colorado River Basin states. The Division must submit findings and recommendations by August 1, 2026, to the legislature for review. This bill focuses on gathering data to inform future water and land-use policies, without implementing new regulations. The study directly affects state agencies conducting the research and the legislature considering future legislation.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Nevada · Senate May 17, 2025

SB 324: Establishes prohibitions relating to the sale of water in certain disposable plastic bottles in communities abutting the Lake Tahoe Watershed. (BDR 40-216)

SB 324 prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of water in disposable plastic bottles holding 4 liters or less within any community bordering the Lake Tahoe Watershed. The bill requires the Attorney General to enforce this ban and inspect properties for compliance, overriding some existing environmental agency powers. Violating the ban is classified as a misdemeanor. This directly affects local retailers, convenience stores, and vendors selling bottled water in the specified communities near Lake Tahoe.

passed · Nevada · Assembly May 12, 2025

AR 5: Adds former Assemblymember Odis âTyroneâ Thompson to the Assembly Wall of Distinction. (BDR R-1162)

This Assembly Resolution (AR 5) honors former Nevada Assemblymember Odis "Tyrone" Thompson by adding his name to the Assembly Wall of Distinction. The resolution recognizes his 13-year service (including three elected terms representing District 17), his advocacy for vulnerable populations, and his leadership roles like Assembly Majority Whip. It does not create new policies or affect any legislation - only commemorates his legacy through a symbolic display. Thompson, who died in 2019, is already memorialized by a school, scholarship, and student union named in his honor. The resolution requires the Chief Clerk to notify his family upon adoption.

passed · Nevada · Senate May 12, 2025

SR 6: Inducts Joyce Woodhouse into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1168)

This resolution (SR 6) ceremonially inducts former Nevada State Senator Joyce Woodhouse into the Senate Hall of Fame. It honors her 40-year career in education (including 12 years in the Nevada Senate) and her service to Nevada, recognizing her work on education funding, healthcare, and job opportunities. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a commemorative gesture with no legislative or financial provisions. It was formally adopted by the Nevada Senate on May 7, 2025.

passed · Nevada · Senate May 12, 2025

SR 5: Inducts Pete Goicoechea into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1169)

This bill (SR 5) is a commemorative resolution inducting Pete Goicoechea into Nevada's Senate Hall of Fame. It honors his 22 years of public service, including 16 years on the Eureka County Board of Commissioners, 10 years in the Nevada Assembly, and 12 years in the Nevada Senate. The resolution recognizes his work supporting rural communities, agriculture, education, and natural resource management. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies. The resolution was adopted by the Nevada Senate on May 7, 2025.

passed · Nevada · Senate Apr 17, 2025

SCR 4: Declares April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month. (BDR R-1163)

SCR 4 declares April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month in Nevada to raise public awareness about financial capability. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or programs; it simply recognizes the importance of financial literacy for Nevada residents. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit it to state officials, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and financial industry groups. It follows Nevada's prior legislative efforts to support financial education in schools but has no direct policy impact on individuals or institutions.

passed · Nevada · Assembly Apr 16, 2025

AR 4: Provides for the appointment of additional attaches for the Assembly. (BDR R-1170)

This Assembly Resolution appoints Susan Hoffman, Jean Kvam, and Kevin Pond as additional legislative staff members for the Nevada Assembly during the 83rd Session. It directly affects these three individuals by assigning them specific roles supporting Assembly operations. The resolution becomes effective upon adoption, requiring no further action. This is a procedural appointment, not a policy change.

passed · Nevada · Assembly Apr 1, 2025

ACR 3: Expresses gratitude to the National Conference of State Legislatures for 50 years of service. (BDR R-986)

ACR 3 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Nevada Legislature to honor the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on its 50th anniversary. The resolution expresses gratitude for NCSL's role in supporting state legislators, fostering bipartisan cooperation, and strengthening state-federal legislative relationships over five decades. It has no policy impact or direct effect on residents, government operations, or funding. The Nevada Assembly and Senate formally adopted the resolution on March 27, 2025, with a copy to be sent to NCSL's leadership. This is a symbolic gesture, not a policy change.

passed · Nevada · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SR 4: Provides for the compensation of the clergy in the Senate for the 83rd Session of the Nevada Legislature. (BDR R-1151)

This is a procedural resolution (SR 4), not a bill, authorizing payments for religious services provided to the Nevada Senate during the 83rd Legislative Session. It directs the State Controller to pay clergy members $40 per service and the clergy coordinator $1,500 from the Legislative Fund. The resolution recognizes the clergy's daily religious services and the coordinator's role in facilitating them, with payments effective upon adoption. It affects only the clergy and coordinator involved in Senate services during that session.

passed · Nevada · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SCR 1: Memorializes esteemed native Nevadan and lobbyist Kathleen âNeenaâ Laxalt. (BDR R-1028)

SCR 1 is a memorial resolution honoring Kathleen "Neena" Laxalt, a longtime Nevada lobbyist and community advocate. It expresses the Nevada Legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her 25+ years of service in Nevada government, including her work on agriculture, ranching, Native American community issues, and her mentorship of women in advocacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to recognize her legacy and contributions. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers in February 2025.