Nevada Bills

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

AB 563: Makes an appropriation to the Office of the State Controller for the costs of certain consulting services. (BDR S-1182)

AB 563 appropriates $1,110,000 from Nevada's State General Fund to the Office of the State Controller specifically for consulting services needed to prepare the state's annual financial report. The funds must be spent by June 30, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. This bill directly affects the Office of the State Controller by providing dedicated funding for a required financial reporting task. It is a procedural funding measure with no impact on local government, as noted in the fiscal summary.

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

AB 121: Revises provisions governing landlords and tenants. (BDR 10-166)

AB 121 requires Nevada landlords to list rent as a single total figure in agreements, including mandatory fees like utilities, and prohibits charging more than this amount. It mandates landlords provide at least one free payment method that doesn’t require bank details or additional fees, and requires clear disclosure of any online payment fees. Landlords must refund application fees if they rent to another tenant without using the collected fee for processing, and cannot charge for background checks or credit reports for minors in the household. The law directly affects Nevada renters and landlords by increasing transparency in rent pricing, payment options, and fee practices.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · Nevada · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 235: Revises provisions relating to wildlife. (BDR 45-113)

SB 235 modifies Nevada wildlife regulations in three key ways. It mandates that the Board of Wildlife Commissioners establish a program allowing adults to transfer big-game hunting tags to youth under 18 (replacing a previous optional program). The bill eliminates misdemeanor penalties for refusing to show weapons, ammunition, or wildlife (beyond just licenses/permits) during enforcement checks. Additionally, it authorizes non-commercial collection of wildlife skulls or heads without requiring the standard hunting tag, while clarifying that licenses/permits can be shown electronically. These changes directly affect hunters, youth participants in hunting programs, and enforcement officers.

passed · Nevada · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SCR 8: Amends the Joint Standing Rules of the Senate and Assembly for the 83rd Session of the Legislature. (BDR R-1258)

SCR 8 amends the rules governing minority party representation on Nevada's Legislative Commission. It sets specific seat limits based on minority party size: one seat if minorities hold less than one-fifth of a chamber's seats, two seats if they hold at least one-fifth but less than half, and equal representation (three seats each) if minorities hold more than one-third. This procedural change directly affects how minority parties are represented on the Commission, which influences committee assignments and legislative process. The resolution was adopted by both chambers in June 2025.

signed · Nevada · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 479: Makes an appropriation to the Office of Economic Development in the Office of the Governor for the support of designated regional development authorities. (BDR S-1189)

SB 479 allocates $375,000 for each of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years from the State General Fund to the Office of Economic Development. This funding directly supports regional development authorities designated by the Office of Economic Development. The bill requires all funds to be spent by specific deadlines (September 18, 2026, and September 17, 2027), with any unspent balances reverting to the State General Fund. It is a procedural budget measure with no policy changes, solely providing funding for existing regional development authorities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

AB 566: Makes appropriations to and authorizes the expenditure of money by the Division of Museums and History of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs for certain vehicles, tools and repairs. (BDR S-1188)

AB 566 provides funding for two Nevada State Railroad Museums. It appropriates $34,487 from the State General Fund for vehicles and tools at the Boulder City museum, and $41,294 for a utility vehicle, tractor, and sign repairs at the Carson City museum. The bill also authorizes an additional $147,023 and $176,044 (not from State General/Highway Funds) for these same purposes during fiscal years 2025-2027. All funds must be spent by September 17, 2027, or revert to the State General Fund. This is a procedural budget authorization with no policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

AB 569: Makes appropriations to the Department of Veterans Services for certain vehicles and equipment. (BDR S-1192)

AB 569 allocates $421,134 from the State General Fund to the Department of Veterans Services for specific equipment and vehicle replacements at Nevada's veterans cemeteries. The bill funds: $67,187 for utility vehicles and a truck at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery; $34,390 for a mower at the same site; $120,000 for security equipment there; $194,935 for a dump truck and tracked loader at the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery; and $4,622 for a video conference system. All funds must be spent by September 17, 2027, with unused balances reverting to the State General Fund. This is a straightforward appropriations bill with no policy changes, directly affecting cemetery operations at two state facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

AB 398: Revises provisions governing compensation for certain employees of public schools. (BDR 34-189)

AB 398 provides additional state-funded compensation for teachers and licensed staff in hard-to-fill positions at public schools, specifically targeting Title I schools and roles in subjects with critical staffing shortages. It requires the State Education Fund to receive new funding (from the State General Fund or Education Stabilization Account) to pay this extra compensation on top of base salaries, distributed monthly to school districts based on legislative apportionment. The bill eliminates the prior use of weighted funding (for at-risk students) to pay for hiring and retention incentives, redirecting those resources to the new compensation program. This temporary measure aims to reduce teacher vacancies, which the bill states harm student outcomes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

AB 458: Revises provisions governing energy. (BDR 58-228)

AB 458 modifies Nevada's energy laws to support solar-powered affordable housing. It allows residents of such housing to participate in net metering (earning credits for excess solar power fed back to the grid) and exempts owners/operators from certain utility regulations. The bill also revises the "expanded solar access program" to limit eligibility solely to low-income residential customers, requires utilities to offer lower rates for these customers using Nevada Clean Energy Fund support, and updates community solar project rules to allow larger systems (up to 5 MW) with prioritized grid-resilient sites. These changes aim to expand access to solar benefits for affordable housing residents and low-income households while adjusting how utilities administer solar programs.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Housing

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

AB 394: Authorizes the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to require certain institutions to adopt emergency response plans related to opioid overdoses. (BDR 34-95)

AB 394 requires all public colleges and universities in Nevada to create emergency response plans for opioid overdoses. These plans must include education about opioid overdoses and procedures for easily accessing naloxone (a medication that reverses overdoses), while prohibiting any requirement for training before obtaining or using naloxone. The bill allows institutions to customize their plans (e.g., training methods, naloxone locations) but mandates core elements like rescue breathing emphasis and 4mg naloxone dosing. The Board of Regents may provide a model plan for guidance but cannot force institutions to adopt it.

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 6, 2025

AB 448: Revises provisions relating to insurance for vision care. (BDR 57-983)

AB 448 updates Nevada's insurance laws to regulate vision care coverage. It bars insurers from conditioning reimbursement rates on specific eyewear prescriptions or requiring providers to use particular labs. The bill also prevents insurers from forcing vision care providers to join multiple plans and requires providers to disclose financial ties to eyewear suppliers. These rules apply to all vision insurance plans and discount programs, effective January 1, 2026.

passed · Nevada · Senate Jun 5, 2025

SR 7: Expresses appreciation to the staff of the Legislative Counsel Bureau. (BDR R-1261)

This resolution (SR 7) formally expresses the Nevada Senate's appreciation to the Legislative Counsel Bureau staff for their service during the legislative session. It recognizes specific contributions across multiple units, including IT, building maintenance, printing, food services, and legal support. The resolution has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic gesture of recognition, with no new requirements or funding changes.

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