Nevada Bills

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 104: Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 48-383)

AB 104 establishes the Nevada Voluntary Water Rights Retirement Program, allowing the state to purchase or accept donations of legal groundwater rights for retirement (e.g., to protect rivers or recharge aquifers) through a dedicated account. It sets a hard deadline: the program will stop accepting new applications or donations after June 30, 2035, and requires the State Engineer to retire any purchased rights. The bill also modifies water conservation grant programs to include funding for replacing grass with water-efficient landscaping and adjusts eligibility criteria based on median household income. Additionally, it updates temporary water permit rules, expands water reuse policies, and revises water quality standard procedures. The law aims to conserve water resources while providing clear, time-bound mechanisms for rights retirement and grant administration.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 435: Revises provisions relating to nicotine products. (BDR 32-989)

SB 435 requires manufacturers of vapor products containing nicotine to submit certifications to Nevada's Attorney General proving compliance with federal marketing rules. The Attorney General must create and maintain a public directory of approved products, making it unlawful to sell any vapor product not listed in this directory after its publication. Retailers, distributors, and wholesalers of these products will face annual unannounced inspections, and violations carry civil penalties. The bill directly affects nicotine product manufacturers, retailers, and distributors operating in Nevada.

passed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 487: Directs the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Natural Resources to conduct a study during the 2025-2026 interim concerning the sale of cats and dogs by retail pet stores in this State. (BDR S-1096)

Based on the provided bill text (AB 487), this bill **prohibits retail pet stores from selling, offering to sell, or transferring ownership of cats or dogs**. It states that store operators who knowingly violate this rule face misdemeanor charges, and courts may bar them from selling pets for up to one year. The bill also bans selling cats or dogs in public places (like streets) or at swap meets, with limited exceptions for animal shelters collaborating with stores for adoptions (without compensation). This directly affects retail pet stores, breeders, and dealers who sell cats or dogs. Note: The bill’s title describes a *study* (BDR S-1096), but the enacted text provides actual prohibitions, creating a discrepancy in the context provided.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 310: Makes an appropriation to The Immigrant Home Foundation to provide mental health services and legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. (BDR S-1000)

AB 310 appropriates $250,000 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and another $250,000 for 2026-2027 from the State General Fund to The Immigrant Home Foundation. The funding specifically supports mental health services and legal assistance for victims of domestic violence. The foundation must submit detailed spending reports to the legislature by December 2026 and September 2027, and any unspent funds must revert to the state by September 2027. This bill directly affects domestic violence victims in Nevada who receive services through the foundation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 250: Revises provisions relating to certain debt. (BDR 52-599)

AB 250 protects debtors who incurred debt due to economic abuse or coerced debt (like debt from domestic violence, identity theft, or fraud). If a debtor provides documentation, creditors must immediately stop all collection efforts (including wage garnishment or lawsuits), dismiss ongoing cases, and refund payments made. Credit reporting agencies must investigate and remove such debt from credit reports if verified. This directly affects debtors in abusive situations, creditors, and credit bureaus by altering debt collection and reporting practices for these specific cases.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 247: Provides for health notes to be requested and prepared for certain legislative measures by the Research Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau. (BDR 17-512)

SB 247 requires Nevada's Legislative Counsel Bureau Research Division to prepare nonpartisan "health notes" for bills or joint resolutions upon request by any legislator. These notes analyze whether a bill may disproportionately impact the social determinants of health (such as housing, education, or healthcare access) for racial/ethnic minorities, low-income communities, seniors, or children. The bill mandates state and local agencies to assist in preparing these notes and protects all related information as confidential and privileged. It does not alter existing laws but adds a new research requirement for legislative review.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 420: Authorizes the creation of business improvement districts. (BDR 22-372)

SB 420 authorizes Nevada municipalities to create business improvement districts (BIDs) where local businesses pay fees to fund projects like transportation, housing, and managing visitor impacts. To form a BID, business owners covering over 50% of proposed assessments must petition the city or county government, submit a management plan, and attend a public hearing. The bill requires districts to base fees on business benefits, limits districts to 5-year terms (with possible 10-year renewals), and mandates annual reports to the legislature. It also allows districts to issue bonds for projects and requires independent audits of related contracts. This directly affects businesses within designated BID areas and local governments overseeing the districts.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 47: Provides for a study of certain issues relating to insurance. (BDR 57-405)

SB 47 requires Nevada's Insurance Commissioner to study whether health insurers provide equal coverage for mental health and substance use treatment compared to physical health care. It mandates public and private insurers, state agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services, and other entities to submit specific data on coverage terms, including provider networks, reimbursement rates, and claim denials. The study, to be conducted by a contractor hired using available funds, will analyze compliance with federal mental health parity laws and examine impacts like workforce shortages and costs. The results will be reported annually to the legislature and upon completion of the study.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 9: Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 48-391)

AB 9 modifies Nevada's rules for temporarily converting agricultural water rights. It extends the maximum duration for such conversions from 3 to 5 years (with 5-year extensions) and gives the State Engineer new authority to deny applications or limit durations if conversions don't serve public interest or wildlife goals. The bill also prohibits approving conversions for groundwater rights after 4 consecutive years of nonuse and exempts water rights under specific federal or state conservation programs from forfeiture rules. These changes directly affect agricultural water right holders and the State Engineer, who now has more oversight over temporary water use.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 80: Establishes provisions relating to soil health. (BDR 49-387)

AB 80 establishes the Soil Health Advisory Board and Healthy Soils Initiative within Nevada's State Conservation Commission. The bill creates a voluntary grant program for agricultural producers to adopt soil health practices, a monitoring platform for tracking soil conditions, and a dedicated Fund for Soil Health. It requires confidentiality protections for agricultural producers' data and mandates the Conservation Districts Program to provide staff support for administering these initiatives. The bill directly affects Nevada farmers and ranchers by providing incentive-based resources to improve soil health and support related research.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 481: Establishes the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Program. (BDR 44-1095)

AB 481 creates the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Program to provide financial incentives to U.S. domestic air carriers for purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Nevada. The program offers $1.75 per gallon for SAF produced outside Nevada and $2.50 per gallon for SAF produced within Nevada, funded by a $10 million state appropriation. Air carriers must submit claims to the State Treasurer for verification before receiving payments. The program is administered through a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Fund established in the state treasury.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 528: Revises provisions relating to property tax abatements for certain buildings and structures which meet certain energy efficiency standards. (BDR 58-425)

AB 528 revises property tax reductions for buildings meeting new energy efficiency standards by removing a ban on approving applications after July 1, 2021. It establishes tiered tax reductions: 20-35% annually for up to 10 years for new buildings, 20-35% for up to 5 years for existing buildings without prior reductions, and 5% for up to 3 years for recertified buildings. Buildings must now meet specific energy performance standards, including resilience credits and net zero carbon goals for certain categories. Recipients must annually report energy and water usage to the Office of Economic Development.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

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