Rep. Linda Hunt

Maddy summaryAB 256 creates a state-appointed advisory group to study regional rail transit development across Nevada. The group must examine current transit systems, funding sources, and key stakeholders in regional communities (with specific focus on Clark and Washoe counties), and develop an actionable plan by July 2026. It requires the group to include labor union representatives, transit commissions, local government officials, and community experts. This procedural bill does not fund projects but mandates a report and recommendations for future legislative action.

Maddy summaryAB 361 requires regional transportation commissions in Nevada counties with populations over 100,000 (currently Clark and Washoe) to implement specific safety measures for transit operators. It mandates installing physical barriers to prevent passenger access to operator workspaces, panic buttons, and other safety technology, along with public signage detailing criminal penalties for assaulting transit operators. The bill defines "transit operator" as commercial bus drivers operating public mass transit systems under Nevada law. These requirements apply to existing transit systems in the specified counties and do not trigger additional expense limitations under existing law.

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 81 exempts Nevada from federal law requiring seasonal time changes (daylight saving time). If enacted, Nevada would observe Pacific Standard Time year-round instead of switching clocks twice annually. This applies to all state agencies and local governments across Nevada. The exemption would take effect on July 1, 2025, under federal law (15 U.S.C. § 260a).

Maddy summaryAB 231 requires service contract providers (like appliance repair or HVAC companies) to fix covered goods within specific timeframes after a customer reports a defect. For most items, providers must restore them to working order within 14 business days. For home air conditioners, they must fix them within 5 business days, and if they miss this deadline, they must provide free hotel accommodations until the repair is complete. If repaired goods fail again within 14 days, providers must fix them within 2 business days. This bill directly affects consumers who buy service contracts and the companies that sell them, adding clear repair deadlines to existing contract requirements.

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 252 creates a new Office of Ombudsman for Legislative Employees within Nevada's Legislative Counsel Bureau. This office directly assists state legislators' staff by helping them understand workplace rights, mediating conflicts (including equity issues), and providing information about support services - all while strictly protecting employee confidentiality. The bill requires the Legislative Commission to appoint an ombudsman who cannot serve as Deputy Director or disclose employee identities without permission. It also prohibits the ombudsman from lobbying or opposing legislation, ensuring neutrality in workplace support.

Maddy summaryAB 357 requires Nevada's Division of Child and Family Services and the Central Repository for Criminal History to release background check information to public employers (like schools, government agencies, or nonprofits) within 72 hours via secure email. It mandates electronic transmission instead of paper, speeds up access for employers verifying staff/volunteers, and adds a rule deleting unsubstantiated child abuse reports from the registry after 10 years past the child's 18th birthday. The bill also specifies that child abuse records can only be shared with child welfare agencies unless the case was substantiated. These changes apply to all public employers conducting background checks under existing Nevada law.

Maddy summaryACR 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.