Nevada Bills

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 387: Revises provisions governing guardianship of minors. (BDR 13-869)

AB 387 revises Nevada's guardianship laws for minors, directly affecting minors, their parents, appointed guardians, courts, and legal service providers. Key changes include requiring petitioners to prove guardianship appointments by "clear and convincing evidence" (up from a lower standard), mandating guardians to maintain minors' relationships with both parents, and updating petition requirements to include more detailed care plans. The bill also revises service procedures for legal notices, expands attorney appointment rules for minors' representation, and adds visitation frequency to annual guardian reports. These changes aim to strengthen oversight and family connections in guardianship proceedings.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 274: Requires the waiver of certain fees for certain businesses related to veterans. (BDR 7-728)

AB 274 requires Nevada's Secretary of State to waive the standard $200-$500 fee for state business licenses for three groups: (1) eligible veterans, (2) gold star family members (relatives of fallen veterans), or (3) businesses where at least 51% is owned by veterans or gold star family members. The waiver applies to licenses issued on or after July 1, 2025, and covers the initial license fee only (not local permits). This policy directly affects veterans, their families, and veteran-owned businesses seeking state-level licensing. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 76.100 to implement this fee exemption.

Topics ✓ Veterans

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 219: Revises provisions relating to the use of the proceeds of the tax on live entertainment. (BDR 32-652)

AB 219 changes how Nevada distributes revenue from its 9% live entertainment tax. Instead of allocating a fixed $150,000 annually to the Nevada Arts Council, the bill requires 1% of all tax revenue (including interest and penalties) collected in the previous fiscal year to be deposited into the Arts Council’s fund. Any remaining tax revenue after this 1% allocation must go to the State General Fund. This directly affects the Nevada Arts Council (which will receive more funding based on actual tax collections) and the State General Fund (which will receive the balance). The change takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 283: Makes appropriations to Clark County and the Cities of Reno and Sparks for programs for rental assistance to certain persons. (BDR S-1109)

This bill provides $12 million to Clark County and $3 million to the City of Reno for rental assistance programs targeting elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and families or individuals facing unanticipated emergencies. Funds must be spent during fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with strict deadlines requiring recipients to submit detailed spending reports to the legislature by December 2026 and September 2027. Any unused funds must be returned to the State General Fund by September 2026 (for 2025-2026 funds) or September 2027 (for 2026-2027 funds). The bill includes audit requirements to ensure transparency in how the funds are used.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

vetoed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 280: Revises provisions relating to housing. (BDR 10-337)

AB 280 requires landlords to refund rental application fees if they rent to another tenant without using the fee (e.g., for credit checks). It bans landlords from charging fees for minors in a household (like background checks for children). The bill mandates that all rental agreements include separate, clear appendices explaining all fees and tenant rights under law. It also temporarily prohibits rent increases exceeding 10% for existing tenants aged 62+ or relying on Social Security, effective July 2025 through December 2026.

Topics ✓ Housing

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 19: Revises provisions relating to the Statewide Substance Use Response Working Group. (BDR 40-442)

AB 19 revises the composition and reporting requirements of Nevada's Statewide Substance Use Response Working Group. It adds new members including the Executive Director of the Department of Indigent Defense Services and representatives from specific county sizes (700,000+; 100,000-700,000; under 100,000), plus experts in substance use treatment, recovery advocates, and others. The bill also changes the annual report deadline from January 31 to August 1 and requires the Health Department's designee to come from its Division of Public and Behavioral Health. These changes directly affect the Working Group's membership structure and timing of its annual recommendations to state leadership.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 315: Requires applications to participate in Medicaid as a provider to be accompanied by a certain verification. (BDR 38-659)

AB 315 requires all applications for new Medicaid providers in Nevada to be notarized, in addition to existing requirements that applicants sign the application under penalty of perjury and certify all information is accurate. This directly affects healthcare providers (such as hospitals, clinics, and individual practitioners) seeking to join Nevada's Medicaid program. The key change adds a notarization step to verify the applicant's identity and intent, building on current signature and certification rules. The bill does not impose new costs on state or local governments, as noted in its fiscal analysis, and takes effect on July 1, 2025.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 191: Revises provisions relating to collective bargaining. (BDR 23-889)

AB 191 authorizes collective bargaining for professional employees of state professional employers (such as the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada with 400+ professional staff) who are in unclassified service or paid outside standard classified pay plans. It establishes new procedures for recognizing professional organizations as exclusive bargaining representatives, requires state employers to negotiate within 60 days of notice, and allows salary deductions for union dues. The bill also grants professional employees the right to representation during disciplinary actions and mandates annual reporting to the Government Employee-Management Relations Board. This directly affects state professional employers and their employees, creating a structured framework for collective bargaining previously limited to other state employee groups.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 229: Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-680)

SB 229 lowers the grade point average requirement for Nevada students to earn a high school diploma with a "State Seal of Financial Literacy" from 3.25 to 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. It expands the age range for required financial literacy instruction from grades 3-12 to include kindergarten through grade 12. The bill also revises how students demonstrate proficiency, allowing options like scoring 85% on a state assessment or completing approved career-technical exams instead of the previous ACT certificate requirement. These changes directly affect all Nevada public school students in grades K-12 and require school districts and charter schools to implement updated curriculum and professional development.

Topics ✓ Education

vetoed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 201: Revises provisions relating to the sealing of certain records. (BDR 3-843)

AB 201 expands automatic sealing of eviction court records for tenants in summary eviction cases. It requires records to be sealed without court review when: (1) a tenant requests sealing and the landlord doesn’t oppose it, (2) an eviction action is dismissed or denied, or (3) an appeal results in dismissal or denial of the eviction. The bill also creates a presumption that sealing is appropriate if a tenant files a sealing request over one year after an eviction order. This directly affects tenants facing summary evictions by making their court records private under these specific circumstances, reducing barriers to housing and employment.

Topics ✓ Housing

passed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 131: Provides an exemption from property taxation for accessory dwelling units rented or leased to certain tenants. (BDR 32-694)

AB 131 requires certain large Nevada counties (Clark, Washoe) and cities (Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, etc.) to adopt local ordinances allowing owners of historic residential properties (50+ years old, single-family, in specific zones) to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The law mandates an expedited approval process for ADU applications, requires all ADUs to meet building/safety codes, and restricts their use to long-term rentals for family members or tenants - prohibiting short-term rentals (like Airbnb) or acceptance of Section 8 housing vouchers. This applies only to properties not in planned communities and located in single-family zoning districts. The bill does not directly change property tax rules but may impact local government resources through new ordinance requirements.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 399: Revises provisions relating to veterans. (BDR 37-1046)

SB 399 removes fees for spouses of veterans buried in Nevada's state veterans' cemeteries. The bill amends existing law (NRS 417.210) to explicitly prohibit the Director of Veterans Services from charging a fee for the interment of a veteran's spouse, while maintaining fee-free burial for veterans themselves and other immediate family members. This directly affects spouses of eligible veterans seeking burial in state-operated veterans' cemeteries. The key mechanism is a clear statutory change to the fee structure, ensuring spouses are exempt from costs that may have previously applied. The bill does not alter eligibility requirements or burial procedures for veterans or other family members.

Topics ✓ Veterans

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