Nevada Bills

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 254: Revises provisions relating to grants. (BDR 18-691)

AB 254 creates a new Community Project Grant Program to provide funding to Nevada nonprofits meeting specific size criteria (under $1 million in annual revenue or less than 5 years old as a tax-exempt entity). The program, administered by Nevada’s Office of Federal Assistance, establishes a dedicated state fund that cannot be used for other purposes and carries forward any unused balance annually. Nonprofits must have 501(c)(3) status, and the Office must create application rules and submit biennial reports to the Legislature on program activity. This bill directly affects eligible nonprofits and the Office of Federal Assistance, adding a new grant mechanism without requiring new state funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

passed · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 91: Establishes provisions relating to the use of diacritical marks in certain governmental records. (BDR 40-43)

SB 91 requires Nevada state and local government agencies to include diacritical marks (like accents or tildes) in official records for people whose names contain them. Specifically, it mandates that the State Registrar of Vital Statistics, county health officers, and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record and display these marks in vital records (births, deaths, etc.) and on licenses, ID cards, and driver authorization cards. The bill defines "diacritical mark" to include common symbols like accents, tildes, and umlauts, ensuring consistency across records. It applies to all relevant government documents issued by these agencies starting July 1, 2025. This change directly affects residents with names containing such marks, ensuring their legal names are accurately represented on official documents.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 16: Makes an appropriation to Mineral County for the construction of a new county jail. (BDR S-410)

AB 16 allocates $10 million in state funds from the General Fund to Mineral County specifically for constructing a new county jail. The bill requires the funds to be spent by September 21, 2029, with any unspent balance reverting to the state by that date. This direct funding mechanism affects Mineral County's budget and infrastructure planning for its correctional facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 242: Revises provisions relating to the Sagebrush Ecosystem Council. (BDR 18-214)

AB 242 requires Nevada's Sagebrush Ecosystem Council to establish its habitat mitigation program through formal regulations, rather than relying on existing law. The bill mandates that these regulations detail how entities (including landowners, developers, and conservation groups) can apply to earn credits for protecting or restoring sagebrush ecosystems, or acquire debits to compensate for habitat damage. It specifies required processes for application review, appeals, and periodic oversight of approved projects. This directly affects businesses, land managers, and conservation organizations participating in the state's ecosystem credit system. The bill does not change conservation goals but clarifies the administrative framework for implementing the program.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 546: Revises provisions relating to fees for registration of certain vehicles. (BDR 43-1159)

AB 546 amends Nevada law to explicitly exempt vehicles owned by charter schools from state vehicle registration fees. The bill clarifies that charter schools - public schools authorized under Nevada state law - are included in the existing exemption for vehicles owned by the State of Nevada and its subdivisions. This change directly affects all charter schools across Nevada by removing a registration fee they previously might have owed. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 363: Revises provisions relating to groundwater boards. (BDR 48-385)

AB 363 revises Nevada's groundwater board rules to streamline their creation and operation. It allows a single county commission or multiple counties jointly to request a groundwater board from the State Engineer, who must appoint seven voting members (based on water rights seniority) and permit a county commission to add a nonvoting member. The bill eliminates paid positions for board members (replacing per diem/travel allowances with "serve without compensation") and requires boards to dissolve after 4 years unless renewed by county commissions. It directly affects counties managing groundwater basins and water users whose rights determine board membership, while mandating the State Engineer to consider the board's advice on reducing overpumping.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 413: Provides for the creation of the Southern Nevada Health Care Workforce Apprenticeship Pilot Program. (BDR S-317)

AB 413 creates the Southern Nevada Health Care Workforce Apprenticeship Pilot Program to address shortages of medical assistants and pharmaceutical technicians in the region. It allocates $300,000 from the State General Fund to fund up to 100 apprentices, covering costs like certification fees, through registered apprenticeship programs approved by the State Apprenticeship Council. The program must train participants in Southern Nevada for these healthcare roles and will expire by September 2027, with unused funds reverting to the State General Fund. This directly affects healthcare workers seeking training and employers needing qualified staff in those specific occupations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 240: Revises provisions relating to state business licenses. (BDR 7-126)

SB 240 reduces the state business license fee for small businesses from $200 or $500 to $100. It directly affects corporations, sole proprietorships, limited-liability companies, limited partnerships, and general partnerships that employ 50 or fewer full-time or part-time employees. The bill amends NRS 76.100 to set this lower fee for qualifying small businesses while maintaining the requirement to obtain a license. The change takes effect July 1, 2025. This is a concrete fee reduction targeting small business owners, not a procedural change.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 159: Establishes the Hope Card Program for applicants who have been granted an extended order for protection against domestic violence. (BDR 3-180)

AB 159 establishes the Hope Card Program, providing domestic violence victims with an extended protection order a wallet-sized physical or digital card proving their legal protection. The card, issued by Nevada's Attorney General within 10 business days of an order's approval (at no cost), includes the victim's name, order details, and expiration date. It prohibits using fraudulent or expired cards to falsely claim protection, with violations classified as misdemeanors. The program directly affects individuals granted extended domestic violence protection orders under Nevada law.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 113: Makes an appropriation to the Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada Account. (BDR S-667)

AB 113 allocates $5 million for each of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years to the Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada Account. This funding supports workforce development programs under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 231.141-231.152, directly benefiting the state’s workforce development initiatives and the entities managing this account. The bill requires all funds to be spent by September 17, 2027, or reverted to the State General Fund, with no carryover beyond that deadline. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes, solely providing budgetary support for existing workforce programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 261: Revises provisions relating to voter registration. (BDR 24-360)

AB 261 modifies Nevada's voter registration and mail ballot signature verification process. It requires county clerks to ask voters directly if they want to update their signature when a mail ballot envelope signature doesn't match records, and automatically updates the signature if the voter doesn't explicitly decline. The bill also shifts responsibility for sending automatic voter registration notices from county clerks to the Secretary of State and removes the requirement for clerks to send written notices about registration changes. These changes primarily affect registered voters who receive mail ballots and election officials managing voter records.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 186: Revises provisions governing pharmacists. (BDR 54-344)

AB 186 expands the scope of practice for Nevada pharmacists by allowing them to prescribe and dispense drugs and devices for specific health conditions, including previously diagnosed or self-limiting illnesses, and to administer certain medications. It removes restrictions on specimen collection methods (no longer limited to fingersticks or swabs), authorizes pharmacists to order and perform certain lab tests related to patient care, and permits pharmacists to serve as directors of exempt laboratories. These changes apply directly to registered pharmacists in Nevada who must comply with FDA-approved treatments and state regulations governing their practice. The bill also updates licensing requirements to align with these expanded responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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