SB 93 requires Nevada state agencies distributing federal broadband grants to prioritize applications that commit to workforce standards. Specifically, applicants must submit a certification showing they will either meet safety/training requirements and offer quality jobs to Nevada residents (especially in underrepresented communities) or be a signatory to a collective bargaining agreement covering non-supervisory workers. Agencies must assign a 30% scoring bonus to applications with this certification, making it a key factor in grant awards. The bill directly affects contractors seeking federal broadband infrastructure grants and ensures public funds support locally trained workers and safe project execution.
SB 102 bans creating, serving in, or conspiring to create a "false slate of presidential electors" in Nevada, targeting efforts to subvert election results. It classifies violations as a category D felony, punishable by 1-4 years in prison, up to $5,000 in fines, and mandatory jail time (6+ months) if probation is granted. The bill also prohibits convicted individuals from being elected or appointed to public office. Additionally, it criminalizes knowingly filing false election documents with a category C felony penalty (1-5 years in prison, $5,000 fine). These provisions aim to safeguard election integrity by penalizing fraudulent election-related conduct.
SB 171 prohibits Nevada health care licensing boards from denying licenses or imposing discipline on providers for offering medically necessary gender-affirming care, and bars the state from extraditing individuals charged in other states for such care unless the act would also be illegal in Nevada. The bill also prevents state agencies from sharing information or using state resources to assist out-of-state investigations targeting providers of gender-affirming health care. It defines "gender-affirming care" as services aligning with a patient's gender identity and meeting medical necessity standards (excluding conversion therapy), and requires licensing boards to explore reciprocal licensing with other states to facilitate care for out-of-state patients. This law directly affects transgender patients, health care providers, and Nevada's state agencies in their interactions with out-of-state legal actions.
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.
