Nevada Bills

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 8: Revises provisions relating to state financial administration. (BDR 31-378)

AB 8 modifies Nevada's state financial deposit rules, specifically extending the deadline for two state divisions to deposit accumulated public funds. The bill requires the Department of Wildlife and the Division of State Parks (within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) to deposit $10,000 or more in funds within 10 working days - instead of the standard next working day - when funds reach that threshold. This change formalizes existing practice for these divisions while maintaining the original 2-day deadline for child support payments in the Division of Welfare. The bill does not alter the $10,000 threshold or create new exceptions beyond these specific state entities.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 28: Revises provisions related to transportation. (BDR 22-463)

AB 28 extends deadlines for counties to implement a transportation sales tax. It delays the cutoff for regional transportation commissions to prepare tax recommendations (from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2028) and for county boards to submit voter questions about the tax (also extended to 2028). This affects local commissions, county governments, and voters in counties holding elections before 2028. The bill maintains the existing process where commissions recommend tax rates and projects, and voters decide whether to adopt the tax.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 132: Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 48-586)

AB 132 revises Nevada's water law to expand exemptions for wildlife guzzlers - structures that collect rainwater for animals. It increases the maximum guzzler capacity from 20,000 to 40,000 gallons and extends the maximum pipe length from 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile. The bill requires these systems to be developed by wildlife management agencies (or with their consultation), approved by the Department of Wildlife, and not conflict with existing water rights. This change directly affects state/federal wildlife agencies and private entities managing guzzlers for wildlife use.

Topics ✓ Environment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 14: Revises provisions relating to certain public officers. (BDR 20-453)

AB 14 requires that candidates for specific Nevada county offices - including county commissioners, clerks, recorders, sheriffs, treasurers, assessors, district attorneys, public administrators, and constables - must be registered to vote in Nevada. This requirement applies to new officeholders elected after July 1, 2025, but exempts current officeholders serving on that date. The bill amends multiple Nevada statutes (e.g., NRS 244.020, 246.010, 248.005) to add this voting registration standard as a qualification. The legislation passed the Nevada legislature in May 2025 and was signed into law by the governor.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 136: Revises provisions relating to animals. (BDR 50-168)

AB 136 requires animal shelters and commercial businesses that sell, display, or allow public interaction with animals (such as breeders, retailers, or dealers) to post a clear notice near animal enclosures. The notice must state that the public can contact local animal control if they observe an animal in danger, being mistreated, or subjected to cruelty, and include the local animal control authority’s phone number. This applies to all facilities where animals are housed or shown to the public, including cages, pens, or rooms. The bill amends Nevada law to make reporting animal cruelty more accessible by providing direct contact information.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 142: Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance. (BDR 53-876)

AB 142 expands industrial insurance coverage for stress-related injuries to include civilian support staff working for law enforcement agencies. Currently, only sworn personnel like police officers, firefighters, and EMTs qualified as "first responders" for such claims. The bill adds civilian employees who provide support services to law enforcement to the definition of "first responder" and requires them to prove stress resulted from witnessing violent events (e.g., homicides, mass casualties) with clear medical evidence. This directly affects civilian employees in law enforcement support roles who previously lacked eligibility for this specific coverage under Nevada’s industrial insurance system.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 174: Revises provisions relating to telecommunication providers. (BDR 58-128)

AB 174 modifies Nevada law to allow satellite-based voice service providers to count toward the requirement for "alternative voice service" when telecommunication companies seek relief from their "provider of last resort" obligations. This change directly affects telecom providers currently required to offer basic service in their territory; they can now apply to the Public Utilities Commission for relief if sufficient alternative providers (including satellite services) exist in the area. The bill removes a prior exclusion that prevented satellite voice services from being counted toward the required number of alternative providers (e.g., two satellite/wireless providers for relief eligibility). It does not create new costs for state or local governments, per the fiscal note. The policy change streamlines the process for telecom companies to exit last-resort obligations when market alternatives are present.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 256: Directs the Legislative Commission to appoint a Regional Rail Transit Advisory Working Group to conduct an interim study relating to regional rail transit. (BDR S-614)

AB 256 creates a state-appointed advisory group to study regional rail transit development across Nevada. The group must examine current transit systems, funding sources, and key stakeholders in regional communities (with specific focus on Clark and Washoe counties), and develop an actionable plan by July 2026. It requires the group to include labor union representatives, transit commissions, local government officials, and community experts. This procedural bill does not fund projects but mandates a report and recommendations for future legislative action.

signed · Nevada · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 325: Authorizes certain counties and cities to establish a program relating to the adoption of certain animals. (BDR 20-1004)

SB 325 requires counties and cities with animal shelters (or nonprofit shelters operating under contract) to create a program waiving adoption fees for veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders. The program applies to pets aged 6+ months that have been in the shelter for at least 7 consecutive days, with one waiver per eligible person within a 6-month period. Shelters must verify the adopter’s status, maintain records, and report adoption data to local governments, which then submit annual reports to the Department of Veterans Services. The bill mandates these programs take effect by October 2026 and requires the Department to compile annual reports for the Legislature.

Topics ✓ Veterans

signed · Nevada · Senate May 28, 2025

SB 116: Revises provisions relating to the compensation of elected county officers. (BDR 20-92)

SB 116 revises Nevada’s salary rules for elected county officers, including county commissioners, sheriffs, district attorneys, and clerks. It sets their 2025-2026 base salary using either the 2018-2019 rate adjusted for inflation or 3% more than the highest-paid employee supervised by the officer (as of January 1, 2025), whichever is higher. For future years, salaries increase by 3% annually or via a 2% cost-of-living adjustment approved by the county commission. The bill also removes population-based exceptions for district attorneys’ private practice rules, extending the exception to counties with under 3,000 residents (currently Esmeralda and Eureka).

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 26: Revises provisions relating to dams. (BDR 48-261)

AB 26 revises Nevada's dam regulations to streamline the approval process for construction, reconstruction, and alteration of dams. It replaces the requirement for a water appropriation permit with a pre-construction approval system from the State Engineer, while removing the need to submit plans in triplicate and requiring plans only for high-hazard dams or those over 20 feet tall/impounding more than 20 acre-feet of water. The bill also exempts federal projects managed by the Bureau of Reclamation or Army Corps of Engineers from certain state requirements and shields the State Engineer and assistants from liability for damages caused by dam failures during inspections or emergency responses. These changes directly affect private dam developers, landowners, and federal agencies operating dams in Nevada.

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 86: Revises provisions relating to forestry. (BDR 47-377)

AB 86 eliminates the requirement for timber owners or their agents to obtain a logging permit before conducting "cutting operations" (such as selective tree removal), while retaining the permit requirement for full "logging" activities. This change directly affects timber owners, forest managers, and logging contractors who previously needed permits for certain tree-cutting activities. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 528.042 by removing the phrase "or cutting" from the permit requirement, streamlining the process for specific forestry work. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, with no impact on local governments but a fiscal effect on the state.

Topics ✗ Environment

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