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All 5,736 Active 50 In committee 5,322 Passed 600 Signed 2,881 Failed 27

signed · Nevada · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 416: Revises provisions relating to the statewide sobriety and drug monitoring program. (BDR 43-423)

SB 416 changes Nevada's statewide sobriety and drug monitoring program by replacing "restricted driver's licenses" with a new "24/7 privilege" for participants. This privilege, issued by the DMV upon court notice, allows participants to drive unrestricted to any destination while complying with program requirements - removing prior restrictions that limited driving to work, testing sites, or medical appointments. The bill also expands allowable sanctions for program violations to include increased monitoring, treatment, or testing, and updates technical definitions related to testing methods. This directly affects individuals in Nevada's sobriety/drug monitoring program who currently hold restricted licenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Nevada · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 137: Requires the establishment of a program relating to medical emergencies. (BDR 40-702)

SB 137 requires Nevada’s Division of Public and Behavioral Health to create a statewide program improving public response to medical emergencies. The program must train volunteers in CPR and emergency response, create a system to notify people during emergencies about nearby trained volunteers and resources (via apps, QR codes, and signage), and support communities in achieving HEARTSafe Community certification. It directly affects all Nevada residents by expanding access to emergency response training and resources, particularly benefiting those experiencing or assisting during medical crises. The program becomes fully operational on January 1, 2026, with immediate administrative setup beginning upon approval.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nevada · Senate May 30, 2025

SB 41: Revises provisions relating to the taxation of cannabis establishments. (BDR 32-284)

SB 41 requires cannabis businesses (including retail stores and consumption lounges) to obtain a separate "cannabis tax permit" from Nevada’s Department of Taxation before receiving a license from the Cannabis Compliance Board. Businesses must apply for this permit for each location, with applications processed within 15 days, and permits must be displayed at each business location. The bill links permit status to business licenses: if a permit is revoked, the Cannabis Compliance Board must suspend the business’s license until any tax debt is paid. This requirement applies starting January 1, 2027, and includes procedures for appeals and penalties for noncompliance.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 506: Revises provisions relating to governmental administration. (BDR 18-934)

AB 506 eliminates multiple reporting requirements to Nevada's Interim Finance Committee (IFC), a body that operates when the Legislature is not in session. The bill removes obligations for state agencies and offices - including the Attorney General, Department of Corrections, Office of Economic Development, and others - to submit annual, quarterly, or biannual reports to the IFC about accounts, contracts, consultant use, education data, and other administrative matters. These changes affect various state departments and local governments that previously had to file such reports with the IFC during legislative recesses. The bill streamlines administrative processes without imposing new costs on state or local government, as noted in the fiscal analysis.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 501: Authorizes certain pupils to receive academic credit for completing certain outdoor recreational activities. (BDR 34-1142)

AB 501 allows Nevada school districts and charter schools to award elective credit toward high school graduation for students who complete approved outdoor recreational activities outside school hours. These activities must involve significant outdoor time and teach specific skills like identifying native plants, trail building, habitat restoration, or outdoor survival. Schools must set limits on credit earned, establish application rules, and obtain parental consent, but the bill does not require schools to fund or sponsor such activities. The policy applies only to elective credits and does not alter core graduation requirements.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 354: Revises provisions relating to the Nevada State Board on Geographic Names. (BDR 26-718)

AB 354 revises the membership structure of Nevada's State Board on Geographic Names, which approves geographic names for official use. The bill removes the Nevada Historical Society representative as a voting member, adds a Division of Museums and History representative from the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, and changes U.S. federal agency representatives (BLM, Forest Service, National Park Service) from voting to nonvoting roles. It affects how the board operates but does not change the board's core function of coordinating geographic name approvals with the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, with current Nevada Historical Society representatives allowed to serve until their successor is appointed.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 348: Revises provisions relating to the Legislature. (BDR 17-931)

AB 348 revises Nevada's legislative retirement oversight by restructuring the Interim Retirement and Benefits Committee, which reviews retirement systems for public employees, judges, and legislators. It eliminates a requirement for the Fiscal Analysis Division to conduct annual budget stress tests comparing revenue and spending under different economic scenarios. The bill also abolishes the Legislative Bureau of Educational Accountability, ending its mandate to analyze education programs and issue biennial reports. These changes directly affect legislative committees, retirement systems, and the state's fiscal analysis processes, streamlining oversight without altering benefit eligibility.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 355: Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-937)

AB 355 revises two state education funds that provide capital improvement grants to school districts. It directly affects rural school districts in Nevada counties with populations under 100,000 (all counties except Clark and Washoe). The bill requires any unused funds in these accounts to carry forward to the next fiscal year instead of reverting to the general state fund. Additionally, it expands eligibility for rural district grants to include projects on tribal land, allowing districts to receive funding based on gifts, grants, or interest earned from such projects without requiring prior local tax levies for capital improvements.

Topics ✓ Education

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 266: Makes revisions relating to breastfeeding. (BDR 40-595)

AB 266 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to post online accessible fact sheets about Medicaid breastfeeding coverage (including counseling, supplies, and lactation support) and a directory of community lactation services. It prohibits businesses classified as "public accommodations" from denying service to people breastfeeding their children or publishing conflicting notices, adding breastfeeding to existing anti-discrimination protections under Nevada law. The bill also mandates public education about lactation benefits and enables enforcement through the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, allowing victims to file complaints or civil actions for violations. This law directly affects breastfeeding individuals seeking services in public spaces like restaurants, stores, and healthcare facilities, and businesses serving the public.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 449: Revises provisions governing public utilities. (BDR 58-888)

AB 449 revises Nevada's regulations for small public utilities providing water or sewage services. It expands the simplified rate and fee change process to cover utilities serving up to 4,000 people with annual revenue under $4 million (up from 3,000 people and $2 million). The bill also increases the threshold for using a simplified "letter of advice" filing - allowing rate or fee changes without full Commission approval if annual revenue increases stay under $100,000 (up from $15,000). This directly affects small water and sewage utilities, reducing administrative burdens for minor adjustments.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 360: Revises provisions relating to testing for sexually transmitted diseases. (BDR 40-745)

AB 360 updates Nevada's requirements for syphilis testing during pregnancy. It expands testing obligations to include physician assistants and advanced practice nurses, and mandates that non-hospital facilities or hospital emergency/labor units use rapid or point-of-care tests (instead of standard blood tests) when results won't be available before a patient leaves, unless the patient has a syphilis history. The bill requires facilities to document patient refusals, develop compliance policies, and cover testing under Medicaid and other health insurance plans. It directly affects pregnant women in Nevada, healthcare providers, and medical facilities, aiming to improve early detection and treatment of syphilis to protect maternal and infant health.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 384: Requires the Chair of the Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission to solicit input regarding certain subjects relating to juvenile justice. (BDR 5-1053)

AB 384 requires the Chair of Nevada's Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission to gather input from experts and organizations experienced in juvenile justice services. Specifically, the Chair must solicit feedback on wrap-around services - including evidence-based home/community support, reentry programs, and mentorship - for youth on probation or recently released from juvenile facilities. The bill mandates an annual report by March 1st, summarizing input gathered and including findings/recommendations about these services. This report is submitted to the Commission and the Legislature, ensuring ongoing evaluation of support systems for youth in the juvenile justice system. The legislation directly affects children and families navigating Nevada's juvenile justice system by requiring structured input on service delivery.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice