Rep. Venise Karris

Maddy summarySB 276 requires cities, counties, water authorities, and Indian tribes in Nevada to report water quality data and incident information (like sewage spills or pollution) to the state Environmental Protection Division. It mandates that local entities notify affected neighboring governments and tribes during water incidents and prohibits contracts that block such information sharing. The bill creates a standardized reporting form and ensures all reported data becomes publicly available to relevant local entities and tribes. This directly affects local governments, water agencies, and tribal governments managing water resources across Nevada.

Maddy summaryAB 266 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to post online accessible fact sheets about Medicaid breastfeeding coverage (including counseling, supplies, and lactation support) and a directory of community lactation services. It prohibits businesses classified as "public accommodations" from denying service to people breastfeeding their children or publishing conflicting notices, adding breastfeeding to existing anti-discrimination protections under Nevada law. The bill also mandates public education about lactation benefits and enables enforcement through the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, allowing victims to file complaints or civil actions for violations. This law directly affects breastfeeding individuals seeking services in public spaces like restaurants, stores, and healthcare facilities, and businesses serving the public.

Maddy summaryAB 417 amends Nevada law to strengthen vehicle safety enforcement related to unauthorized speed contests and trick driving displays. It requires peace officers to inspect vehicles during investigations if they suspect unsafe equipment or conditions, and authorizes citations to owners if violations are found. The bill also mandates that the Department of Motor Vehicles cancel a vehicle's registration if the owner fails to correct safety issues within 30 days of receiving a citation from these inspections. This directly affects vehicle owners cited for equipment/safety violations and impacts law enforcement and DMV procedures. (AB 417, NRS 482.460, Sections 1-4)

Maddy summaryAJR 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.

Maddy summaryAJR 7 proposes amending the Nevada Constitution to establish a Citizens’ Commission that would set salaries and benefits for specific elected officials, including state legislators, the governor, lieutenant governor, and other constitutional officers. The Commission, composed of seven members with diverse backgrounds (including public interest, business, and labor representation), would determine compensation annually based on duties and market comparisons, with a 15% cap on annual changes. It would replace the current legislative authority to set these salaries, requiring the Commission to file initial and subsequent schedules by January 1, 2029, and every odd-numbered year thereafter. This change directly affects the compensation structure for these elected officials without altering existing fiscal impacts on state or local government.

Maddy summaryAB 303 requires contractors working on public-funded broadband, telecommunication, or fiber optic projects to follow the same rules as traditional public works projects. Specifically, it mandates that contractors submit worker wage and employment records to both the overseeing government agency and the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank’s Board of Directors. This applies to any project using public money and managed by a government body, even if it wouldn’t normally be classified as a public work. The bill directly affects contractors and subcontractors on these infrastructure projects by extending existing labor and record-keeping requirements.

Maddy summaryAB 426 revises rules for large Nevada school districts (over 100,000 students, like Clark County) by requiring principals to share budget details with school leadership teams 3 days before voting, send meeting agendas to parents 3 working days in advance, and post documents online. It mandates that budget changes over $1,000 need approval from both the leadership team and a superintendent, and prohibits principals from serving on their own leadership teams. The bill also requires public input meetings when a principal vacancy occurs and sets rules for keeping leadership team members' roles open even if a child no longer attends the school. These changes directly affect school principals, leadership teams, parents, and district administrators in large school districts.

Maddy summarySB 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.

Maddy summarySCR 4 declares April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month in Nevada to raise public awareness about financial capability. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or programs; it simply recognizes the importance of financial literacy for Nevada residents. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit it to state officials, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and financial industry groups. It follows Nevada's prior legislative efforts to support financial education in schools but has no direct policy impact on individuals or institutions.

Maddy summaryAB 200 revises Nevada's industrial insurance law to better compensate construction workers injured on the job. It requires that compensation for injured construction workers (defined as skilled, semiskilled, or unskilled workers in specific trades) be based on the higher of their actual average monthly wage or the average monthly prevailing wage in their trade and region. The bill also updates lump-sum payment rules for permanent partial disabilities, mandating the payment be based on the higher wage figure. These changes apply specifically to construction workers under Nevada's Industrial Insurance Act, aiming to align compensation more closely with current regional wage standards.