SB 19 ratifies Nevada's membership in two existing interstate wildfire protection compacts: the Great Plains Wildland Fire Protection Compact and the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement. This allows Nevada's fire agencies to request and provide reciprocal firefighting aid with other participating states, with the requesting state responsible for reimbursing the aiding state and assuming liability for incidents during aid. The bill requires the Governor to notify the compacts' member states of Nevada's ratification and takes effect upon the Governor's declaration. Nevada's participation enables coordinated wildfire response across state lines under established terms.
SB 10 limits corporations, foreign corporations, multinational corporations, pooled investment vehicles, and limited-liability companies (and their affiliates) to purchasing no more than 1,000 residential units in Nevada per year, with an exemption for entities owning fewer than 15 units. It requires these entities to register with the Securities Division before purchasing and report each purchase within 10 business days. The bill creates a registry and database to track these purchases, and county recorders must verify registration before recording deeds. Violations make deeds void and allow enforcement actions by the Attorney General, with the law applying to purchases completed after July 1, 2026.
SB 21 expands Nevada’s Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program to fund both school-based outdoor programs and public recreational infrastructure projects. It now allows grants for pupil-focused outdoor facilities and activities that improve access to nature, while also supporting public programs promoting health, resource stewardship, or the outdoor recreation economy. The bill requires programs for students to prioritize those from disadvantaged backgrounds or at risk of academic failure, with specific criteria for curriculum quality and community partnerships. These changes update existing grant rules without altering funding sources or creating new taxes.
AB 56 revises Nevada's licensing requirements for healthcare providers, primarily affecting physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants. It changes license renewal from annual to every two years: osteopathic medicine licenses now renew on December 31 of even-numbered years, while physician assistant and anesthesiologist assistant licenses renew on December 31 of odd-numbered years. The bill also increases continuing education hours for osteopathic medicine licensees from 35 to 40 per period and requires inactive physician assistants to pay a biennial registration fee. Additionally, it updates documentation rules to allow the Board to share application materials with employers upon the licensee's authorization.
SB 8 revises Nevada's labor laws to align state wage and hour rules with federal exceptions under the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947. It adds specific exclusions from paid work time, including preparatory activities, training sessions, and certain travel time, which previously were not covered under Nevada law. The bill also updates overtime calculation rules to match federal regulations. These changes apply to employees in Nevada’s Aging and Disability Services Division (and similar state workers) and expire on October 31, 2029. The law affects how employers calculate compensable hours and overtime for state employees in these roles.
AB 493 requires that propulsion batteries (used in electric vehicles) be disposed of through specialized recyclers, not in regular landfills, and mandates labeling with provider contact information. Battery providers must ensure battery health data is accessible, and recyclers, secondary handlers, and providers must report disposal activities to the state environmental agency. These rules apply to all propulsion batteries sold in the state, affecting manufacturers, recyclers, and auto wreckers handling electric vehicle batteries. The bill also prohibits landfill disposal and sets reporting requirements for waste management compliance.
AB 489 revises Nevada law to change how civil lawsuits for deaths caused by homicide can be filed. It updates the definition of "heir" to refer to who would inherit property at the time a lawsuit is filed (not at the time of death) and removes the standard 2-year time limit for such cases. Instead, heirs or personal representatives can file a lawsuit at any time if they prove the death was a homicide through a "preponderance of evidence" (more likely than not). This applies to all existing and future homicide-related death cases, making the law retroactive.
AB 37 updates Nevada's affordable housing framework by creating five income-based tiers (replacing the previous three) to define "affordable housing." It establishes a new "tier one" category for households earning 30% or less of the county's median income (down from the prior 60% threshold for the lowest tier), while adjusting other tiers' income ranges. The bill also revises the statewide housing database to track housing costs at 30% of income (previously 50%) and requires annual public reports on the data. These changes directly affect low-income renters, housing providers receiving state funds, and the Housing Division's operations.
SB 395 requires a human operator with a commercial driver's license (CDL) for certain autonomous vehicles on Nevada highways. It directly affects operators of heavy trucks (over 26,000 pounds gross weight) and large passenger vehicles (more than two axles carrying eight or more people), mandating the CDL holder must be seated to take manual control during system failures. The bill amends existing law to add these requirements, effective October 1, 2025, and expires September 30, 2035. This creates specific safety protocols for these vehicle types while maintaining existing rules for smaller autonomous vehicles.
AJR 10 is a Nevada legislative resolution urging the federal government to release certain federally managed lands in Nevada for housing development. It directly affects Nevada residents facing a housing shortage, as 85% of Nevada's land is federally owned (primarily by the Bureau of Land Management), limiting affordable housing options. The resolution specifically requests that Congress prioritize passing the Southern Nevada Economic Development and Conservation Act, which would transfer specific federal parcels to Nevada or local governments for housing while requiring sustainable development and environmental protections. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change federal law but formally asks the federal government to act on Nevada's housing needs.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to change Nevada's property tax assessment rules after a home sale. For the first year following a property sale or transfer, owners cannot receive tax adjustments based on the age of improvements (like homes or buildings) or certain tax abatements. In all subsequent years, tax calculations must treat the property's improvements as "new" from the date of sale. This directly affects residential property owners who buy or sell homes, altering how their annual property taxes are calculated.
AB 495 modifies Nevada law to give charter school sponsors more flexibility when schools receive low performance ratings. It states that sponsors are not required to terminate a charter school's contract or restart it under a new contract if the school is making progress toward meeting at least two specific achievement and performance targets, even if it has received three low ratings in five years. This change directly affects charter school sponsors (like school districts or nonprofit organizations) and the schools themselves, allowing continued operation based on demonstrated improvement rather than automatic termination. The bill does not alter the statewide accountability system's rating structure or create new state/local costs.
