SB 269 creates a tax credit against Nevada's modified business tax for businesses that donate money to the Graduate Medical Education Grant Program. Eligible businesses (like financial institutions and mining companies) must apply to the Office of Science, Innovation and Technology for pre-approval before donating, and the credit equals the donation amount - up to a $4 million cap for fiscal year 2025-2026 (increasing 3% annually). Businesses can apply unused credits toward future tax bills for up to five years if the credit exceeds their current tax liability. This directly affects businesses paying the modified business tax that choose to support physician residency training programs.
SB 471 revises Nevada's public school funding rules by removing specific formulas the Governor must use to calculate education budget transfers. It eliminates requirements that the Governor ensure funding increases based on Economic Forum revenue projections, inflation, or enrollment growth, instead requiring only that the State Education Fund (excluding the Stabilization Account) contains sufficient funds. The bill also removes the obligation for the Governor to recommend legislative changes if they deviate from the old calculation methods. This directly affects how Nevada's public schools receive state funding, shifting from prescriptive formulas to broader funding adequacy. The bill is pending in the Finance Committee after its first reading in May 2025.
SB 482 provides $1,060,682 in supplemental funding from the State General Fund to the Nevada Gaming Control Board to cover an unexpected shortfall in personnel expenses. This funding directly affects the Nevada Gaming Control Board, which manages state gaming regulations and oversight. The bill supplements an existing 2023 appropriation (Chapter 148, Statutes of Nevada 2023) and becomes effective immediately upon approval. It is a procedural budget adjustment with no new policy provisions.
SB 254 requires Nevada schools to notify parents when a student shows signs of substance use, mandating an evidence-based policy from the Department of Education. The policy requires schools to administer a mental health/substance use screening questionnaire to the student, schedule a meeting with parents, the student, and staff, and file reports about observed behaviors. Public and private schools must comply with this policy, and staff must report suspected child abuse if a parent provides substances to the student. The bill also requires schools to provide redacted reports to the Legislature upon request and mandates data collection on the policy’s effectiveness. These provisions apply directly to Nevada schools, staff, parents, and students, with strict confidentiality protections for all records.
SB 178 allocates $5 million from Nevada's State General Fund to Mondays Dark, Inc. to build a facility in Las Vegas providing educational, mental health, and community services. The funding is contingent on Mondays Dark securing matching funds from private or public sources, and the Interim Finance Committee must verify this before releasing any money. The bill requires Mondays Dark to submit detailed spending reports by December 2026 and September 2027, and any unused funds must revert to the state by September 2027. This bill directly affects Mondays Dark, Inc. and the community it serves through the new facility.
SB 146 appropriates $1.4 million from the State General Fund to the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra for its United Readers Program. The bill requires the United Way to submit two detailed expenditure reports to the Interim Finance Committee by December 2026 and September 2027, and to allow legislative audits of the funds. Any unspent balance must revert to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. This is a funding bill with no policy changes, directly affecting the United Way organization and its program.
AB 548 revises Nevada's vessel numbering and titling requirements. It removes specific fee amounts previously set by law, instead directing the Board of Wildlife Commissioners to establish fees based on a vessel's length (measured bow-to-transom) for registration, renewal, and duplicate decals. The bill also changes how fees are allocated: requiring a fixed $800,000 deposit to the State Education Fund annually (instead of 50% of fees) and mandating the Commission to set a fee for title transfers. These changes directly affect all Nevada vessel owners required to register power-driven vessels.
SB 286 requires state agencies and local governments in Nevada to consult with tribal governments during land use planning processes, including when reviewing projects on state or public lands. It amends the State and Local Government Cooperation Act to rename it the "State, Local and Tribal Government Cooperation Act" and mandates that tribes be informed, consulted, and considered when adopting or amending certain plans. The bill defines "tribal government" for this purpose and clarifies that these requirements do not limit existing duties of state or local entities. This directly affects tribal governments, state agencies, and local governments (cities/counties) involved in land use planning. The policy change updates consultation procedures to formally include tribal input in planning decisions.
SB 461 allows Nevada's Office of Economic Development to approve partial tax deductions (for property, business, and sales taxes) for businesses planning to locate or expand in designated high-impact sectors, such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense technologies. The bill limits deductions to no more than 60% of annual taxes or 90% combined with other abatements over a 10-year period. It also creates a new Community Infrastructure Grant Program, expands workforce training initiatives, and authorizes tax partial abatements for businesses recycling materials or producing fuels from recycled materials. These changes directly affect qualifying businesses, economic development agencies, and workforce programs across Nevada.
SB 75 gives the Secretary of State authority to set business license fees, renewal costs, and penalties through regulations (replacing fixed amounts). It allows non-English business documents to be filed if a verified translation is available, easing language barriers. The bill updates rules for business names containing professional titles like "architect" and changes trademark registration to follow federal U.S. Patent and Trademark Office classes instead of state-defined categories. These changes directly affect businesses operating in the state that file documents, pay fees, or use professional titles in their names.
SB 159 allocates $5 million from the State General Fund to the Oh Lab of Neurogenetics and Precision Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (or its successor entity) for two specific projects: developing systems to detect harmful chemicals and microbes in water systems, and building a demonstration facility to convert treated wastewater into safe drinking water. The funds must be spent by June 30, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. This appropriation directly affects the UNLV lab and its successor entity, providing funding for water safety research and infrastructure. The bill makes no other policy changes beyond this targeted funding.
SB 190 allocates $500,000 from Nevada's State General Fund to the DISCOVERY Children's Museum in Las Vegas for renovating its gallery and expanding first-floor educational exhibits. The museum must submit two detailed spending reports to the Interim Finance Committee by December 2026 and September 2027, and allow legislative audits upon request. Any unused funds must be returned to the state by September 17, 2027, with no spending permitted after June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects the museum's operations and financial accountability, with no broader policy changes beyond the specified funding.
