AB 430 exempts businesses that exclusively provide payroll processing services from Nevada's money transmission licensing requirements. The bill removes payroll processing from the legal definition of "money transmission" in Nevada law, which had previously required these businesses to obtain a special license. It also repeals specific duties that were previously imposed on payroll processors under existing regulations. This change simplifies the regulatory process for payroll companies that operate solely in this service, eliminating an unnecessary licensing burden.
SB 49 strengthens Nevada's consumer protection laws by increasing administrative fines for deceptive trade practices from $1,000 to up to $15,000 per violation. It clarifies that the Attorney General can sue on behalf of both the state and Nevada residents harmed by deceptive practices, including seeking restitution or other remedies. The bill also revises fund management rules, allowing the Consumer Protection Legal Account to directly cover staff costs for consumer protection efforts without prior balance restrictions. These changes affect businesses engaging in deceptive practices and empower the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Bureau to more effectively enforce consumer rights. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (37-5) and was signed into law by the Governor.
AB 583 sets specific monthly subsidy amounts for Nevada's Public Employees' Benefits Program, affecting active state employees and retired public officers/employees. For active employees, it establishes $991 per month for 2025-26 and $943 per month for 2026-27. For retirees, it sets a base $650 per month for 2025-26 and $700 per month for 2026-27, with additional Medicare coverage subsidies varying by retirement date (e.g., $195/month for pre-1994 retirees, up to $260/month for post-1994 retirees based on service years). The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 501 is a procedural appropriations bill that authorizes specific spending amounts for Nevada state government agencies during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years. It formally approves existing budget allocations for departments like the Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, State Treasurer’s Office, and various programs including renewable energy accounts and emergency management. The bill does not create new policies or affect residents directly - it merely authorizes the expenditure of previously approved funds for agency operations. It passed unanimously in both legislative chambers and was signed by the governor.
SB 225 requires a $1,000 filing fee for candidates seeking to appear on the ballot in Nevada's presidential preference primary election, which selects a major party's nominee for President of the United States during presidential election years. This fee must be paid to the Secretary of State between October 1 and October 15 of the year before the primary election. The bill amends existing law to add this fee to Nevada's list of required candidate filing fees, making it non-refundable. It directly affects candidates for presidential nominations in Nevada's major political parties during election cycles.
SB 409 expands protections for individuals who report suspected child abuse or neglect in Nevada. It adds immunity from lawsuits for people who review or provide medical opinions about photographs, X-rays, or other medical tests related to abuse investigations. The bill also allows courts to award attorney fees to reporters who win civil lawsuits against them for performing their reporting duties. These changes directly affect mandated reporters like teachers, healthcare workers, and social workers who report abuse under Nevada law. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 274 changes how the Sunset Subcommittee (which reviews state boards and commissions) is led by requiring the Legislative Commission Chair to appoint its Chair and Vice Chair instead of having them elected by the Subcommittee. It also eliminates a requirement for licensing boards to submit quarterly reports on criminal history petitions and denials for applicants. Additionally, the bill repeals the mandate for the Subcommittee to review whether criminal history restrictions on professional licenses are appropriate. These changes reduce administrative reporting burdens on licensing boards and alter the Subcommittee's governance structure.
SB 290 amends Nevada law to expand security authority for regional transportation commissions. It authorizes security personnel to remove passengers engaging in conduct violating state law (such as using offensive language, refusing to pay fares, or ignoring health mandates). The bill also allows commissions to establish fines for unpaid fares or non-compliance with health/safety rules, and requires them to retain audio/video recordings of incidents involving staff injuries or disciplinary actions. Commissions must share such recordings with employee unions upon written request within 10 days of an incident.
SB 437 establishes new requirements for Internet consumer lenders (those providing loans exclusively online) who serve Nevada residents. It mandates that loan contracts must follow Nevada law and require dispute resolution (like lawsuits or arbitration) to occur within Nevada, making any conflicting terms unenforceable. The bill also allows these lenders to obtain a Nevada license for out-of-state operations without needing an in-state license and exempts them from rules restricting lending in the same location as other businesses. These changes directly affect online lenders operating in Nevada and Nevada residents who take out such loans.
SB 194 exempts short-term leases of replacement vehicles from a 10% governmental services fee that normally applies to passenger car rentals. It directly affects short-term lessors (like rental companies) and lessees who temporarily rent a vehicle through a repair facility or dealer when their own car is unavailable due to mechanical issues, damage, or repair. The bill amends Nevada law to exclude replacement vehicles from the fee calculation, which would otherwise apply to 10% of the lease amount (excluding taxes and specific charges). This change applies only to vehicles used as temporary replacements, not standard short-term rentals. The fee exemption does not alter reporting requirements or other fees for regular rentals.
SB 343 renames Nevada’s Agricultural Extension Department to the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and updates the purpose of the State 4-H Camp to focus on youth development in natural settings. It requires legislative approval for any lease, sale, or exchange of State 4-H Camp property (previously allowed with gubernatorial approval) and revises the 4-H Advisory Council’s membership structure to include more farm bureau and extension-designated members. The bill also ends several advisory boards (like the Council for Academic Standards and Medicaid Innovation Committee) and transfers their duties to other entities, with no fiscal impact on state or local government.
SB 97 amends Nevada's Silver State Health Insurance Exchange Board by requiring one of the five Governor-appointed voting members to be a member of a Nevada Indian tribe with expertise in tribal health care administration. The bill updates board composition rules to ensure representation of tribal health expertise alongside existing requirements for members with expertise in health insurance, administration, consumer advocacy, or health care delivery. It maintains the Board's structure of seven voting members (including four appointed by the Governor, one by the Senate Majority Leader, and one by the Assembly Speaker) plus three advisory nonvoting members from state departments. The change directly affects the Exchange's governance, aiming to incorporate tribal perspectives into decisions about health insurance programs for Nevadans.
