Nevada Bills

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 12, 2025

AB 179: Revises provisions relating to employment. (BDR 53-623)

AB 179 eliminates an exception that previously allowed Nevada private employers with 50+ employees to avoid providing paid leave if they already had a separate paid leave policy meeting the minimum rate (0.01923 hours per hour worked). It applies to all such employers, requiring them to comply with the standard paid leave mandate instead of relying on existing policies. The bill also clarifies that specific employer actions - like denying leave or reducing hours - constitute prohibited retaliation for employees using paid leave. This change ensures consistent access to paid leave benefits for eligible workers across Nevada.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 12, 2025

AB 157: Revises provisions relating to the Nevada National Guard. (BDR 36-834)

AB 157 gives Nevada National Guard service members the right to demand a trial by court-martial instead of accepting nonjudicial punishment for minor offenses. The bill requires the Office of the Military to implement training about this right and annually report to the legislature on how often it’s used, including case outcomes. Commanding officers must also report final dispositions of court-martial trials where service members exercised this right. The law affects all Nevada National Guard members facing minor disciplinary actions and makes no changes to punishment types or penalties.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 12, 2025

SB 68: Revises provisions relating to behavioral health. (BDR 54-403)

SB 68 requires Nevada’s behavioral health licensing boards (including those for psychologists, social workers, and substance use counselors) to report detailed annual data, such as reasons for license denials, trends in applications, and where applicants plan to practice. It also ratifies the Social Work Licensure Compact, creating a multistate system where social workers licensed in Nevada can practice in other participating states under uniform rules. The compact mandates standardized educational, examination, and background check requirements for licensees and establishes a shared data system for member states. This bill directly affects licensing boards, social work professionals seeking cross-state practice, and the public through increased transparency in licensing processes.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 12, 2025

AB 225: Revises provisions relating to licensing of certain professions and occupations. (BDR 54-858)

AB 225 revises licensing requirements for barbering and cosmetology professionals in Nevada. It exempts hair braiding, blow-drying, and shampoo technology from massage therapy regulations, removes tuberculosis certification requirements for license applicants, and allows federally-registered apprenticeship programs to substitute for some training. The bill also eliminates certain educational prerequisites for barber licenses, permits cosmetology instructors to become barber instructors, and permits barbers and cosmetologists to work in the same barbershop space without partitions. These changes directly affect barber apprentices, licensed barbers, cosmetology professionals, and barbershop operators.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 12, 2025

SB 65: Revises provisions relating to certain records of investigations of deaths. (BDR 20-452)

SB 65 makes coroners' final reports on death investigations public records, with specific exceptions for confidential information. It allows coroners to withhold autopsy images, fingerprints, medical records, crime scene photos, and details of unresolved homicides until investigations or criminal cases are concluded. The bill also designates incomplete reports, notes, and certain third-party materials as confidential, preventing public access. These rules apply to both sheriffs serving as coroners and county coroners appointed by local ordinances.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 12, 2025

AB 61: Authorizes the Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County or any local government within Washoe County to establish a demonstration project for a certain toll road. (BDR 43-468)

AB 61 authorizes Washoe County's Regional Transportation Commission or local governments to create a demonstration project for a toll road connecting La Posada Drive in Sparks to the area near State Route 439 and I-80. It allows public-private partnerships for planning, building, and operating the toll road, with user fees requiring a two-thirds vote for approval. Vehicle owners who fail to pay tolls face DMV registration holds, while the project's property is exempt from property taxes. The bill also mandates that toll revenue must fund state highway maintenance after covering project costs.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 12, 2025

SB 98: Revises provisions governing language education. (BDR 34-31)

SB 98 revises Nevada's language education laws by redefining "language other than English" to include specific communication and cultural criteria. It replaces the term "world language" with this new definition in existing statutes and directs the Nevada Department of Education to study requiring teacher training in language acquisition methods for those seeking endorsements to teach non-English languages. This policy change directly affects educators seeking teaching endorsements for non-English languages and the Department of Education, which must conduct the study and report findings to the Legislature. The bill does not impose new requirements but initiates a review process to potentially align teaching standards for non-English languages with current standards for English language educators.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 12, 2025

AB 101: Revises provisions governing health care. (BDR 40-159)

AB 101 revises Nevada’s abortion regulations by preempting local ordinances that regulate or disproportionately affect abortion services or facilities. It prohibits health care facilities from making misleading public claims about services and authorizes the Attorney General to sue facilities for such violations. The bill also establishes a framework for medical boards (like the Board of Medical Examiners) to create regulations governing the use of medications to stop or reverse abortions, with disciplinary actions for providers who prescribe these medications without authorization. These changes directly affect abortion providers, health care facilities, and medical licensing boards across Nevada.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Nevada · Assembly Apr 1, 2025

ACR 3: Expresses gratitude to the National Conference of State Legislatures for 50 years of service. (BDR R-986)

ACR 3 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Nevada Legislature to honor the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on its 50th anniversary. The resolution expresses gratitude for NCSL's role in supporting state legislators, fostering bipartisan cooperation, and strengthening state-federal legislative relationships over five decades. It has no policy impact or direct effect on residents, government operations, or funding. The Nevada Assembly and Senate formally adopted the resolution on March 27, 2025, with a copy to be sent to NCSL's leadership. This is a symbolic gesture, not a policy change.

introduced · Nevada · Assembly Mar 15, 2025

IP 1: Revises provisions relating to strikes by certain teachers and licensed educational personnel.

This bill (IP 1) removes strike prohibitions for certain licensed Nevada teachers and educational staff. It specifically applies to: 1) Teachers spending ≥50% of their time instructing students, 2) Instructional support staff (like librarians) not in supervision roles, and 3) School counselors/nurses spending ≥50% of time on student support. The law changes existing rules to allow these employees to strike, which was previously banned under Nevada law for public-sector workers. It directly affects school districts, teachers, and their unions in Nevada.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

passed · Nevada · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SR 4: Provides for the compensation of the clergy in the Senate for the 83rd Session of the Nevada Legislature. (BDR R-1151)

This is a procedural resolution (SR 4), not a bill, authorizing payments for religious services provided to the Nevada Senate during the 83rd Legislative Session. It directs the State Controller to pay clergy members $40 per service and the clergy coordinator $1,500 from the Legislative Fund. The resolution recognizes the clergy's daily religious services and the coordinator's role in facilitating them, with payments effective upon adoption. It affects only the clergy and coordinator involved in Senate services during that session.

passed · Nevada · Senate Feb 20, 2025

SCR 1: Memorializes esteemed native Nevadan and lobbyist Kathleen âNeenaâ Laxalt. (BDR R-1028)

SCR 1 is a memorial resolution honoring Kathleen "Neena" Laxalt, a longtime Nevada lobbyist and community advocate. It expresses the Nevada Legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her 25+ years of service in Nevada government, including her work on agriculture, ranching, Native American community issues, and her mentorship of women in advocacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to recognize her legacy and contributions. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers in February 2025.

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