AB 361 requires regional transportation commissions in Nevada counties with populations over 100,000 (currently Clark and Washoe) to implement specific safety measures for transit operators. It mandates installing physical barriers to prevent passenger access to operator workspaces, panic buttons, and other safety technology, along with public signage detailing criminal penalties for assaulting transit operators. The bill defines "transit operator" as commercial bus drivers operating public mass transit systems under Nevada law. These requirements apply to existing transit systems in the specified counties and do not trigger additional expense limitations under existing law.
Nevada's legislature passed SJR 7, a non-binding resolution urging the federal government to stop pursuing Yucca Mountain as a nuclear waste disposal site. The resolution cites Nevada's objections to Yucca Mountain's geology (including seismic risks and location above the water table), economic concerns (potential $5.5 billion annual tourism losses), and the fact that spent nuclear fuel is already safely stored at over 70 reactor sites nationwide. It emphasizes that the federal government has not adequately addressed safety, environmental, or socioeconomic impacts, especially given Nevada's history hosting nuclear testing and waste facilities. The resolution directs Nevada's delegation to formally request federal reconsideration, highlighting that no emergency justifies moving waste through 44 states despite existing safe storage options.
This is a procedural resolution (SJR 9) passed by the Nevada Legislature. It urges the U.S. Postal Service's Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee and Postmaster General to create a commemorative postage stamp honoring John "Snowshoe" Thompson. The resolution recognizes Thompson, a 19th-century mail carrier in the Sierra Nevada who delivered mail on snowshoes during winter, saved lives, and served as a vital link between Nevada and California from 1856 to 1876. It does not create new laws or affect any people or policies; it is solely a request for commemoration.
SB 52 updates school district reporting requirements for English learners and modifies grade retention policies. It requires school districts to track the percentage of English learners (including a new definition of "long-term English learner" as those classified for over 6 years) and report detailed data on their programs, teachers, and post-graduation outcomes. The bill also expands eligibility for grade 3 promotion exemptions by allowing students to demonstrate reading proficiency through a portfolio of work, rather than solely relying on standardized test scores. These changes directly affect school districts, English learners, and educators in Nevada’s public schools.
SB 38 modifies Nevada law to allow the Division of Emergency Management to share school emergency plans, updates, or approved deviations with local public safety agencies during terrorism emergencies or for preparedness efforts. This changes existing confidentiality rules that previously prohibited such disclosures, except as specified in the bill. The bill directly affects public school districts, charter schools, and private schools, which must maintain emergency plans under current law. It enables better coordination between schools and local emergency responders without requiring broader public disclosure of sensitive safety protocols.
SB 45 modifies how Nevada school districts and charter schools receive state funding for career and technical education (CTE) programs. It changes the grant calculation to base funding limits on the proportion of students enrolled in *advanced CTE courses* (like industry credential programs, work-based learning, or dual credit courses) rather than all CTE enrollments. The bill also updates reporting requirements for work-based learning programs, mandating that schools submit data broken down by specific student characteristics to meet federal compliance standards. These changes directly affect school districts and charter schools offering CTE programs, primarily impacting funding distribution and administrative reporting.
SB 30 simplifies the process for prisoners seeking clemency or civil rights restoration. It removes the requirement to send application notices to district judges (previously mandated under NRS 213.020) and eliminates the need for court approval to use an expedited process for restoring civil rights (under NRS 213.035). The bill also requires the State Board of Parole Commissioners to provide parole decision records to anyone who requests them, excluding personal identifiers after notifying the prisoner and victims (per NRS 213.10887). These changes directly affect prisoners applying for pardons, fine remissions, or civil rights restoration, as well as the State Board and requesters of parole records.
AB 18 requires certain court documents filed electronically in Nevada to include an electronic signature, as defined in existing court rules (NEFCR). It directly affects prosecutors (district attorneys and the Attorney General) and court clerks when submitting documents like complaints, informations, motions, and reports. The bill amends multiple Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 62D.400, 171.103, 173.049, 178.591, and 432B.515) to mandate this electronic signature requirement for specific filings, replacing the prior requirement for an "image of the signature." This change standardizes electronic filing procedures without altering substantive legal processes.
AB 305 limits healthcare providers to charging no more than $10 for filling out forms required by employers under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It directly affects employees taking FMLA leave for their own serious health condition, caring for a family member with a serious health condition, or caring for a veteran/Armed Forces member with a serious injury. The bill prohibits providers from charging more than $10 for these specific certification forms, which employers may require for qualifying leave. This is a straightforward fee cap with no fiscal impact on state or local governments.
AJR 14 is a Nevada legislative resolution condemning the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and criticizing the use of presidential pardons to absolve participants. It specifically denounces President Trump’s pardons and commutations granted on January 20, 2025, for those involved in the riot, including assaults on law enforcement officers. The resolution directs Nevada’s legislature to formally condemn the attack and send copies to the President, U.S. Senate and House leaders, and Nevada’s congressional delegation. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or impose costs but serves as a symbolic statement of opposition to pardoning Capitol rioters.
AJR 13 is a Nevada state resolution urging the federal government to maintain its 30+ year moratorium on explosive nuclear weapons testing. It directly affects Nevadans, particularly those living near the Nevada National Security Site (formerly the Nevada Test Site), by emphasizing health risks from radiation exposure, environmental contamination of groundwater, and economic threats to communities like Las Vegas. The resolution cites historical testing impacts (including 32 venting accidents and over 32,000 "Downwinder" claims), current population growth near the site (2.3 million people), and federal officials' consensus that testing is unnecessary for nuclear stockpile safety. It does not create new law but formally requests the federal government continue the moratorium to protect Nevada's health, environment, and economy.
AB 116 requires food delivery platforms (like Uber Eats or DoorDash) and restaurants to verify that restaurants have valid local business licenses authorizing operations at their specific location before accepting online orders. Restaurants must hold the required local license to accept orders through these platforms, and platforms must remove restaurants that violate this rule or provide false license information. Violating restaurants face $100 per order penalties, while platforms failing to remove violators face $500 per day in penalties after a 10-day notice period. This bill, effective January 1, 2026, amends Nevada’s existing food delivery regulations (NRS 597.7635) to strengthen license verification requirements.
