SB 25 revises Nevada's fire protection laws by restructuring responsibilities between the State Forester Firewarden and State Fire Marshal. It removes the requirement for the Forester to cooperate with the Fire Marshal on vegetation management, eliminates the State Fire Marshal Division, and expands the Fire Marshal's duties to include enforcing fire safety regulations at cannabis production facilities. The bill also broadens mandatory fire investigations to cover incidents causing injuries or over $2 million in financial loss, beyond the previous focus on deaths. These changes directly affect fire safety enforcement agencies, cannabis facilities, and communities managing wildfire risks.
SB 28 expands the types of projects eligible for tax increment financing in Nevada municipalities. It revises the definition of "undertaking" to include affordable housing, fixed guideway projects, high-capacity transit, multi-family housing, transit-oriented development, and transportation projects. Municipalities must now locate tax increment areas within half a mile of transit stations and align with master plans, while ensuring projects promote transit use, housing, and access to jobs or education. This change directly affects cities and counties using tax increment financing to fund infrastructure, requiring new location and planning criteria for these specific project types.
AB 591 is a routine state budget bill appropriating funds for Nevada's government operations during fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. It allocates specific amounts to state offices and departments, including $25.3 million for the Secretary of State's office and $50.7 million for the Department of Taxation. The bill does not create new policies or laws but provides the necessary funding to support existing state functions, such as court operations, education programs, and administrative services. This appropriation was passed unanimously in both legislative chambers and signed into law by the Governor.
AB 592 establishes maximum annual salary rates for specific state employee positions across multiple offices, including the Attorney General’s office, Governor’s agencies, and the Secretary of State’s office. It directly affects over 50 listed roles - such as Deputy Attorneys General, Chief Information Officers, and Office Directors - by setting their cap salaries (e.g., $198,825 for Assistant Attorney General, $165,420 for Director of Office of Finance). The bill revises existing compensation provisions without creating new programs or altering eligibility. It passed unanimously in both legislative chambers and was signed into law on May 28, 2025.
AB 90 expands the definition of "detention facility" to include regional facilities focused on treating and rehabilitating children, ensuring these centers must now provide the same juvenile justice rights as local and state facilities. It requires juvenile courts to make two specific findings before sending a child to a regional facility: that community alternatives were exhausted or failed, and that the child poses a public safety risk based on a risk assessment, prior offenses, and offense seriousness. This directly affects children placed in regional treatment facilities and juvenile courts making custody decisions. The bill updates existing requirements to cover these regional centers uniformly, without adding new costs to state or local governments.
AB 430 exempts businesses that exclusively provide payroll processing services from Nevada's money transmission licensing requirements. The bill removes payroll processing from the legal definition of "money transmission" in Nevada law, which had previously required these businesses to obtain a special license. It also repeals specific duties that were previously imposed on payroll processors under existing regulations. This change simplifies the regulatory process for payroll companies that operate solely in this service, eliminating an unnecessary licensing burden.
SB 49 strengthens Nevada's consumer protection laws by increasing administrative fines for deceptive trade practices from $1,000 to up to $15,000 per violation. It clarifies that the Attorney General can sue on behalf of both the state and Nevada residents harmed by deceptive practices, including seeking restitution or other remedies. The bill also revises fund management rules, allowing the Consumer Protection Legal Account to directly cover staff costs for consumer protection efforts without prior balance restrictions. These changes affect businesses engaging in deceptive practices and empower the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Bureau to more effectively enforce consumer rights. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (37-5) and was signed into law by the Governor.
AB 583 sets specific monthly subsidy amounts for Nevada's Public Employees' Benefits Program, affecting active state employees and retired public officers/employees. For active employees, it establishes $991 per month for 2025-26 and $943 per month for 2026-27. For retirees, it sets a base $650 per month for 2025-26 and $700 per month for 2026-27, with additional Medicare coverage subsidies varying by retirement date (e.g., $195/month for pre-1994 retirees, up to $260/month for post-1994 retirees based on service years). The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 501 is a procedural appropriations bill that authorizes specific spending amounts for Nevada state government agencies during the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years. It formally approves existing budget allocations for departments like the Governor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, State Treasurer’s Office, and various programs including renewable energy accounts and emergency management. The bill does not create new policies or affect residents directly - it merely authorizes the expenditure of previously approved funds for agency operations. It passed unanimously in both legislative chambers and was signed by the governor.
SB 225 requires a $1,000 filing fee for candidates seeking to appear on the ballot in Nevada's presidential preference primary election, which selects a major party's nominee for President of the United States during presidential election years. This fee must be paid to the Secretary of State between October 1 and October 15 of the year before the primary election. The bill amends existing law to add this fee to Nevada's list of required candidate filing fees, making it non-refundable. It directly affects candidates for presidential nominations in Nevada's major political parties during election cycles.
SB 409 expands protections for individuals who report suspected child abuse or neglect in Nevada. It adds immunity from lawsuits for people who review or provide medical opinions about photographs, X-rays, or other medical tests related to abuse investigations. The bill also allows courts to award attorney fees to reporters who win civil lawsuits against them for performing their reporting duties. These changes directly affect mandated reporters like teachers, healthcare workers, and social workers who report abuse under Nevada law. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 274 changes how the Sunset Subcommittee (which reviews state boards and commissions) is led by requiring the Legislative Commission Chair to appoint its Chair and Vice Chair instead of having them elected by the Subcommittee. It also eliminates a requirement for licensing boards to submit quarterly reports on criminal history petitions and denials for applicants. Additionally, the bill repeals the mandate for the Subcommittee to review whether criminal history restrictions on professional licenses are appropriate. These changes reduce administrative reporting burdens on licensing boards and alter the Subcommittee's governance structure.
