SB 195 revises Nevada's mail-in ballot rules to improve clarity and efficiency. It requires county/city clerks and the Secretary of State to inform voters about mail ballot requirements and train election staff on processing ballots. Key changes shorten deadlines: mail ballots must now be returned before the clerk's office closes (not by postmark date), and voters have only 3 days (not 6) to fix signature issues or missing information. The bill also mandates post-election reports from clerks to the Secretary of State about mail ballot processing. These changes directly affect voters casting mail ballots and election officials managing ballot processing.
Nevada's SJR 3 is a resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It requests the convention propose amendments to impose fiscal limits on the federal government, reduce federal power over states, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution states Nevada's position that the federal government has exceeded constitutional bounds through excessive spending, unfunded mandates, and improper interpretation. As a procedural request, it does not create new law but asks Congress to initiate a process that would require support from two-thirds of state legislatures to proceed.
SB 264 revises Nevada's property crime laws to strengthen penalties and broaden definitions. It removes the requirement that a person must "unlawfully enter" a business to commit burglary, making it a crime simply to enter with intent to commit theft, assault, or other felonies. The bill also expands "organized retail theft" to include single thefts (not just series), buying stolen goods knowing they were stolen, and lowers the felony theft threshold from $1,200 to $650. These changes directly affect businesses (through revised burglary rules), retailers (via expanded theft definitions), and individuals facing new or increased penalties for property crimes.
SB 164 extends the validity period for Nevada concealed firearm permits from 5 years to 10 years after issuance. This change directly affects permit holders, reducing the frequency of required renewals. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 202.366 to update the expiration date in permit documentation, while maintaining existing background check and application processes. The revised permit validity applies to permits issued on or after October 1, 2025.
SB 252 establishes Nevada's Education Savings Account Program, allowing qualifying children (typically those in public school) to receive grants deposited into personal education savings accounts managed by certified organizations. The program directly affects families with eligible children, account-granting organizations (which must apply for state certification), and taxpayers who donate to these organizations to claim a tax credit. Key provisions include funding accounts with public school per-pupil amounts (including weighted funding), requiring organizations to use at least 90% of donations for accounts, exempting account holders from public school attendance requirements, and permitting unused funds for postsecondary education. The bill also creates tax credits for donors and mandates annual reporting and audits for participating organizations.
SB 345 revises rules for associations of self-insured employers (groups where multiple employers pool industrial insurance risk instead of buying traditional coverage). It requires all members to operate in related industry activities, prohibits associations from distributing dividends to members, and mandates that annual assessments cover only administration and claims (not profits). The bill also sets a $250,000 minimum self-insured retention for excess insurance policies and requires the Commissioner to verify assessment reasonableness annually. These changes directly affect public and private employer associations, their members, and board trustees operating under Nevada’s industrial insurance laws.
SB 397 establishes a regulatory framework for naturopathic medicine in Nevada. It requires the Nevada Board of Homeopathic and Naturopathic Medical Examiners to license naturopathic physicians and certify naturopathic assistants, defining their scope of practice - including prescribing certain natural substances and controlled drugs under specific conditions. The bill also adds disciplinary grounds for violations, aligns naturopathic practices with existing regulations for other medical professionals, and expands the Board's membership to include naturopathic physicians. This directly affects naturopathic practitioners and their patients within Nevada, creating standardized licensing and practice rules.
SB 14 revises Nevada's bail procedures for individuals arrested for domestic violence battery. It expands an existing rule that denies bail to people on probation or parole for other crimes, now including those arrested for domestic violence battery under NRS 33.018. The bill also allows courts to revoke bail if someone commits domestic violence while released, and gives law enforcement authority to arrest people violating contact orders issued to prevent domestic violence. These changes directly affect individuals charged with domestic violence who have prior criminal cases pending or ongoing supervision.
SB 401 extends the maximum termination period for certain city and county redevelopment projects from 30 to 50 years. It specifically applies to cities with 150,000 or more residents located in counties with 100,000-700,000 residents (currently only Reno). The bill amends Nevada law to replace the existing 30-year deadline with a 50-year limit for these projects, allowing more time for redevelopment planning and implementation. This change directly affects redevelopment projects in qualifying jurisdictions without altering existing rules for other areas or mine remediation cases.
SB 430 creates tax incentives for developers building affordable single-family homes for households earning under 130% of the area median income. It allows transferable tax credits covering project costs (expiring after 4 years) and partial tax abatements on employer excise taxes (up to 10 years) and local sales taxes (up to 20 years). The bill also exempts qualifying homes from property taxes and transfer taxes for initial owners, while prohibiting sales to corporations or limited-liability companies. These provisions apply only to projects approved by the Housing Division before July 1, 2055.
SB 197 establishes new procedures for prosecutors regarding the "Brady-Giglio list," which tracks law enforcement officers whose credibility might affect criminal cases. It requires prosecutors to provide written notice to officers before adding them to the list, including their right to submit evidence and input about the placement. The bill also mandates that officers placed on the list receive notice of their right to request reconsideration, and prosecutors must remove them if the placement isn't warranted. This directly affects law enforcement officers who may testify as witnesses in criminal cases. The policy aims to balance transparency with due process for both defendants and law enforcement.
SB 433 requires structural inspections for certain residential buildings in common-interest communities (like condos and planned communities) that meet specific height and construction criteria, known as "covered buildings." It directly affects homeowners, property associations, and structural inspectors by mandating inspections before occupancy, requiring associations to set aside funds for repairs, and requiring written inspection reports to be shared with owners and included in property sales documents. Key mechanisms include: (1) prohibiting new occupancy until inspections confirm structural compliance, (2) requiring associations to fund corrective repairs through reserves, and (3) mandating preventive maintenance manuals for covered buildings. The bill also eliminates the Real Estate Division’s dispute program and updates record-keeping requirements for associations.
