SB 212 appropriates $50 million from the State General Fund to City of Hope for an outpatient cancer treatment clinic in Clark County. It requires City of Hope to partner with the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine for clinical training and submit detailed spending reports to oversight committees by specific deadlines (December 2026 and September 2027). The bill creates an Oncology Excellence Committee within the Department of Health and Human Services to verify the training agreement and monitor fund usage, with the committee expiring on October 1, 2027. Funds must be fully spent or reverted to the state by September 17, 2027, and cannot be used for purposes beyond clinic setup (e.g., leases, equipment, staff).
SB 506 allocates nearly $19.3 million annually for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to help charter schools increase salaries for teachers and education support professionals (like paraprofessionals, nurses, and counselors). Charter schools must report staff counts on specific dates and submit salary plans detailing how funds will be distributed, ensuring they supplement rather than replace existing funding. Schools must also report how funds were spent and actual salary increases by specified deadlines. The bill requires unused funds to be returned to the state general fund by September 2026/2027.
SB 391 limits corporate ownership of residential properties in Nevada. It caps the annual purchase of residential units by corporations, limited-liability companies, and their affiliates at 100 units total per year, with exceptions for new construction, mobile homes, and apartment buildings. Entities must register with the Secretary of State before purchasing and submit a registration certificate to county recorders when filing deeds. The bill also requires the creation of a public registry of such entities and establishes enforcement through the Attorney General. These provisions apply to corporate entities but exclude family trust companies and housing authorities.
SB 134 appropriates $5 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services to create a medical debt relief program. The program funds an eligible nonprofit organization to distribute grants to local governments, enabling them to purchase medical debt from healthcare providers or secondary markets and forgive it for patients in financial hardship. Key provisions require the nonprofit to ensure debt relief avoids adverse tax consequences for patients, prioritize geographic distribution, and submit detailed spending reports by 2027. Any unused funds must revert to the State General Fund by September 2027. The bill directly affects patients burdened by medical debt and local governments managing debt relief efforts.
SB 145 appropriates $12.5 million from Nevada's State General Fund to the City of Reno for restoring and refurbishing the Lear Theater in Reno, contingent on the city securing an equal amount in matching funds from private or public sources. The city must submit proof of matching funds before receiving state money, provide detailed expenditure reports by December 2026 and September 2027, and revert any unspent funds to the state by September 2027. This bill directly affects the City of Reno and the Lear Theater, requiring strict financial accountability for the state funds. It does not change general laws but establishes specific conditions for this targeted project.
SB 367 establishes a Rural and Community Media Program within the Department of Administration to improve state government outreach to rural and historically underrepresented communities. It requires state agencies spending on public outreach, marketing, or advertising to prioritize contracts with designated rural/community media outlets (defined as local nonprofits or small businesses serving specific communities) and report annually on their usage and spending. The program director must maintain a statewide media database, provide agency training on inclusive outreach strategies, and submit annual reports to the legislature detailing contracts and language accessibility. This policy directly affects all state departments and agencies conducting public engagement, mandating a shift in media spending practices to better serve underrepresented communities.
AB 379 appropriates $1 from the State General Fund to the College of Southern Nevada for developing its Northwest Campus, including the Center for Excellence in Public Safety. The bill requires all funds to be spent by September 17, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by that date. It authorizes the college to use the funds for campus development but includes strict deadlines to prevent long-term budget commitments. This is a procedural funding measure with no significant financial impact due to the nominal $1 amount.
SB 216 provides $3 million annually from the State General Fund to United Citizens Foundation, Inc. for mental health, substance use disorder, and community resource services for K-12 students, families, and school staff. The bill requires the foundation to submit detailed spending reports to the Finance Committee by December 2026 and September 2027, and mandates that unspent funds revert to the state by specific deadlines (September 18, 2026, and September 17, 2027). It directly affects public school students, families, and personnel by funding support services within the education system. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and currently has no further action taken.
SB 199 requires AI companies in Nevada to register with the Bureau of Consumer Protection and comply with specific regulations. It mandates that AI-generated legal documents be reviewed by a licensed attorney before use, prohibits using AI-generated human images for paid services, and requires social media platforms to obtain user opt-in before using search data to train AI systems. The bill also directs employers to report AI-related job losses, mandates county recorders to verify identities against AI fraud, and requires law enforcement agencies to develop AI usage policies. These provisions directly affect AI developers, legal service providers, social media platforms, employers, and government agencies operating within Nevada.
SB 483 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Department of Corrections for an automated case management system. The funds must be spent by the Department of Corrections on this system by June 30, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. This bill directly affects the Department of Corrections by providing funding for a specific technology system, with no broader policy changes or new requirements for other entities. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, pending legislative approval.
AB 474 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to establish a program that supplements food for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients by distributing surplus food at discounted prices. The program must include a plan to reduce food waste using technology, redirect surplus food to high-need areas for affordable and healthier options, and increase food access for senior citizens. It creates a dedicated Surplus Food Assistance Account in the state budget, funded by a $5 million appropriation and eligible donations, with funds carried forward annually without reverting to the general fund. This bill directly affects SNAP recipients and aims to reduce food insecurity through targeted food distribution.
AB 505 revises Nevada law governing construction defects in homes and related properties. It requires contractors and design professionals to maintain insurance covering construction defects and mandates that written responses to defect notices include specific details about mediation options or repair plans. The bill updates mediation requirements by setting a clear deadline for written mediation waivers and removes a $750 daily fee cap for mediation. These changes aim to clarify procedures for homeowners seeking remedies and streamline dispute resolution between property owners and construction professionals.
