Nevada Bills

signed · Nevada · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 458: Makes a supplemental appropriation to the Office of the Secretary of State for an unanticipated shortfall related to travel, operating and information services expenses. (BDR S-1166)

SB 458 allocates $773,148 from the State General Fund to the Nevada Secretary of State's Office to cover an unanticipated shortfall in travel, operations, and information services expenses. This supplemental funding addresses a budget gap identified after the 2023 appropriations were enacted, specifically targeting costs not initially budgeted. The bill passed the Nevada Senate unanimously (28-14) and was signed into law by the Governor in May 2025. It directly affects the Secretary of State's Office by providing immediate financial resources for ongoing operational needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Nevada · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 96: Designates January 27 as âInternational Holocaust Remembrance Dayâ in the State of Nevada. (BDR 19-604)

SB 96 designates January 27 of each year as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Nevada, directly affecting all Nevada residents through state recognition. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging observance, specifically directing state entities, schools, and media to promote public awareness about the Holocaust and other historical genocides. Key provisions include formally adding this day to Nevada’s calendar of recognized observances and mandating the Governor’s proclamation to emphasize education and remembrance. The law builds on Nevada’s prior efforts, such as Assembly Bill 231 (2021), to improve genocide education in schools. This is a non-binding observance bill focused on commemoration and education, not regulatory change.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 23, 2025

AB 318: Revises provisions relating to captive insurers. (BDR 57-884)

AB 318 allows captive insurers (companies that insure only their parent company's risks) to directly provide workers' compensation insurance, which was previously prohibited. It also authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to require these insurers to join state risk pools or guaranty funds for workers' comp claims and receive benefits from them. Additionally, the bill revises rules to let captive insurers offering industrial insurance (typically for small businesses) meet specific financial security requirements instead of needing separate authorization. This directly affects captive insurers and the Insurance Commissioner's regulatory authority under Nevada law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 23, 2025

AB 437: Provides for the establishment of the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan. (BDR 57-103)

AB 437 establishes Nevada's Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan to provide property and commercial property insurance coverage for fire or similar risks when private insurers won't offer it. It directly affects all Nevada-based insurers selling property or commercial property insurance, requiring them to join the nonprofit FAIR Plan Association as a condition of doing business. The plan is managed by a Board of Directors (including insurer representatives, consumer advocates, and fire chiefs) that sets coverage rules, assesses fees, and ensures financial stability. Homeowners and businesses in areas where private insurance is unavailable will gain access to this backup coverage through the FAIR Plan.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SB 341: Revises provisions relating to criminal procedure. (BDR 14-119)

SB 341 restricts when witnesses can testify remotely at preliminary hearings or grand jury proceedings by removing the previous "good cause" exception. It now only allows remote testimony if a witness lives more than 100 miles away or has a medical condition preventing attendance. The bill requires witnesses to sign a sworn declaration before testifying and mandates that prosecutors file this declaration plus a notice explaining the specific reason (distance or medical) with the court 48 hours in advance. These changes apply to cases beginning on or after October 1, 2025, and require remote testimony to be transcribed.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Nevada · Assembly Apr 23, 2025

AJR 12: Declares support of the Legislature for certain principles of solar energy development in this State. (BDR R-388)

AJR 12 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Nevada Legislature expressing support for specific principles regarding solar energy development on public lands in Nevada. It urges the federal government to prioritize solar projects on previously disturbed lands and to coordinate with local/state agencies when selecting sites. The resolution directly addresses federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and Secretary of the Interior, emphasizing consideration of natural resources, local economies, and cultural impacts. It does not create new laws or impose requirements but formally recommends these approaches for future solar development. Nevada's unique context (over 56 million acres of federal land, 80% of state land) is highlighted as the resolution specifically focuses on Nevada's public lands.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SB 449: Revises provisions relating to public safety. (BDR 22-1030)

SB 449 allows counties with populations over 700,000 (currently only Clark County) to create specialized public safety units beyond park rangers or marshals, such as officers employed by city departments. These units can enforce state laws and local ordinances during immediate threats to safety or property, provided they notify the primary police department and wear body cameras. The bill grants these officers peace officer powers for specific duties, including being classified as "police officers" for occupational disease benefits. It primarily affects Clark County's specialized units and clarifies their jurisdiction alongside metropolitan police departments.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SB 152: Enacts provisions relating to electric vehicle charging stations in a common-interest community. (BDR 10-941)

SB 152 allows homeowners' associations (HOAs) in Nevada to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in common areas under specific conditions. It requires HOAs to avoid recreational spaces (like parks), obtain majority owner approval via board meetings, comply with existing rules, and ensure no increased costs for residents. The bill explicitly states that installing these stations does not count as a "commercial use" or "capital improvement" of common areas, removing a common barrier to such installations. This directly affects HOAs and their residents by clarifying their ability to support EV infrastructure without triggering restrictive bylaws or fees.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Transportation

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 23, 2025

AB 362: Provides for taxes on the sale or transfer of a controlling interest in an entity which possesses an interest in real property. (BDR 32-687)

AB 362 is a proposed Nevada bill that imposes a tax on the sale or transfer of a controlling interest (majority ownership stake) in any entity owning real property in the state, when the property's value exceeds $100. It applies to buyers of such entity stakes (e.g., purchasing majority shares in a company that owns land), taxing them at rates similar to existing real property transfer taxes ($1.25 per $500 of value in high-population counties, $0.65 in others). The tax must be filed and paid by the buyer to county recorders within a month of the transfer, with proceeds distributed identically to current real property tax funds (e.g., to local governments, affordable housing, or state agricultural programs). The bill defines key terms like "controlling interest" and includes penalties for falsely reporting property value, but remains pending in committee as of April 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 12, 2025

SB 438: Provides for the licensure and regulation of merchant acquirer limited purpose banks. (BDR 55-974)

SB 438 creates a new type of regulated financial institution called a "merchant acquirer limited purpose bank" (or "merchant bank") to process payment card transactions for businesses. These banks must be licensed by the Commissioner of Financial Institutions and can only accept deposits from corporations that own them, while being prohibited from traditional banking activities like making loans or acting as fiduciaries. The bill requires these institutions to maintain specific capital reserves, provide letters of credit for receivership costs, and operate only with U.S.-based merchants having physical locations in the United States. It directly affects payment processors seeking a specialized banking license, subjecting them to new regulatory requirements under financial institution laws.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 12, 2025

SB 150: Provides for the increase of certain rates of reimbursement under Medicaid. (BDR S-658)

SB 150 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to request a federal increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates for opioid treatment programs by October 1, 2025. It specifically seeks to raise the rate to at least $15.34 per hour for medication-assisted treatment provided by opioid treatment program providers. This would directly affect opioid treatment providers who currently receive lower reimbursement rates under Nevada's Medicaid program. The request must follow federal guidelines for determining reimbursement rates and requires federal approval to take effect.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 12, 2025

SB 242: Revises provisions relating to the sale of residential property. (BDR 10-328)

SB 242 prohibits certain investment companies (like firms that pool investor funds) from signing a contract to buy a residential property listed for sale until the property has been on the market for at least 30 days. This directly affects sellers of residential properties and these specific investment entities, giving sellers the right to cancel any contract that violates the 30-day rule before the deal is fully completed. The law applies to contracts entered into on or after October 1, 2025, and modifies existing property sale regulations without impacting state or local government finances.

Bill results