SB 99 authorizes cities or counties within the Tahoe region (governed by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency) to impose linkage fees on developers building new residential units of 1,000 square feet or larger. These fees must be proportional to the development's impact and used exclusively to fund affordable housing units of 1,000 square feet or smaller, subject to deed restrictions ensuring long-term affordability. The bill prohibits fees on developments already designated as affordable housing and requires the regional plan to specifically identify linkage fees as a tool for affordable housing development. It applies only to regions with an interstate compact planning agency and mandates that local governments base fees on an "essential nexus" between new development and affordable housing needs.
AB 367 requires Nevada's Secretary of State to make election materials available online in the seven most common languages spoken in the state (and American Sign Language), as well as provide a toll-free phone line for language interpretation in 200 languages. It creates a dedicated language access coordinator position and updates voter assistance rules to allow people with disabilities to use mobile devices for sign language interpretation during voting. The bill directly affects voters with limited English proficiency or disabilities by mandating accessible election information and support services. These changes implement federal language access requirements for elections, ensuring materials like ballots, voting instructions, and polling place details are provided in multiple languages.
AB 69 removes the October 1, 2027, expiration date for Nye County’s existing 2007 sales and use tax, which funds public safety. The tax currently supports firefighters, deputy sheriffs, and public safety facilities in Pahrump, Amargosa Valley, Beatty, Tonopah, and other Nye County communities. This bill extends the tax’s authority indefinitely after 2027 without creating new taxes or fees. It directly affects Nye County residents and local public safety services, with no fiscal impact on state or local government as noted in the bill’s fiscal analysis.
SB 301 expands collective bargaining rights to include specific state peace officers. It revises Nevada law to define "employee" for bargaining purposes to cover category I, II, and III peace officers working in the unclassified service of the State. This directly affects those peace officers, who were previously excluded from collective bargaining under existing law (NRS 288.400-288.630). The bill’s key mechanism is amending the definition of "employee" in state law, allowing these officers to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions with the Executive Department. The change applies solely to state-level employees and has a fiscal impact on the state, per the bill's note.
SB 327 revises Nevada's contractor licensing rules by changing the requirement for surety bonds. It replaces the current rule (NRS 624.270) that bonds must be provided by companies with "A" or better debt ratings to a new standard requiring bonds from companies listed in the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Circular No. 570. This directly affects licensed contractors and applicants seeking licenses in Nevada, who must now use Treasury-certified surety companies. The bill does not change bond amounts or other existing requirements, only the qualifying entities for surety bonds.
SJR 10 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to take action supporting the therapeutic use of specific psychedelic compounds like psilocybin, MDMA, and ibogaine for mental health conditions. It cites FDA Breakthrough Therapy designations and clinical trial results showing promising outcomes for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. The resolution specifically references studies demonstrating significant symptom reduction in veterans and patients with mental health disorders. It does not create new laws or regulations but calls on federal lawmakers to advance research and access for these treatments.
SJR 1 is a Nevada constitutional amendment requiring counties to send mail ballots to all active registered voters for elections. It mandates specific deadlines for sending ballots (based on voter residency), establishes minimum return sites for mail ballots during the three days before elections (with site numbers based on county population), and allows voters to opt out of receiving mail ballots by notifying county clerks 60 days in advance. The bill also requires mail ballots to include all voting materials and specifies how ballots must be delivered and returned securely. This directly affects Nevada voters, county clerks, and election administration procedures statewide.
Nevada's SJR 8 is a legislative resolution urging Congress to protect specific public lands near Las Vegas, including Sunrise Mountain, Frenchman Mountain, and Rainbow Gardens Area. The resolution requests federal designation (such as national monument or conservation area) for these lands, which contain significant cultural sites (like Gypsum Cave), geological features (the Great Unconformity), rare plants, and recreational value. It does not create new laws but formally asks Congress to consider protective measures. Nevada's legislature passed the resolution unanimously (39-3) and will forward it to Congress for review. This is a procedural request, not a binding mandate.
SCR 6 authorizes the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau to purchase a specific parcel of land in Carson City for public parking near the Legislative Building and Sedway Office Building. The resolution permits spending up to $475,000 from the Legislative Fund to acquire the property, which is bounded by South Carson Street, East Sixth Street, and South Plaza Street. This procedural bill enables the Legislature to secure parking space without creating new laws or regulations.
SB 196 allows heavy equipment rental companies operating in Nevada to charge a 2% recovery fee on rentals to offset property taxes on their equipment. The fee must be listed separately on invoices, held in a dedicated account, and used exclusively to cover the companies' property taxes. If the collected fees exceed the taxes owed, companies must pay the excess to county treasurers, who then distribute it to state and local governments as property taxes would be. This bill directly affects rental companies (not end-users) and requires annual reporting to the Department of Taxation, with penalties for false reporting.
SB 169 requires third-party reservation platforms (like booking apps for restaurants or salons) to obtain a written agreement with an establishment before listing, advertising, or selling reservations through their service. Violations would be treated as deceptive trade practices, subjecting platforms to civil penalties (up to $10,000 per violation) but not criminal charges. The law explicitly exempts document preparation services from these requirements. It directly affects online booking platforms and the businesses they connect with, aiming to ensure platforms have explicit authorization for reservation activities.
SB 418 revises how Nevada's Public Employees' Retirement System collects overdue contributions from public employers. It specifies which government entity must be notified for delinquent payments (e.g., State Board of Examiners for executive departments, Department of Taxation for local governments) and identifies the exact funding source for payment (e.g., Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account for state agencies, Legislative Fund for the legislature). The bill removes the requirement to address delinquent payroll reports and updates the process for school districts and universities. It directly affects all public employers contributing to the retirement system, including state departments, courts, legislatures, local governments, and educational institutions.
