Rep. Rich DeLong

Maddy summaryAB 423 revises Nevada business laws to provide specific exemptions and requirements. It allows sole proprietors (businesses with only one owner-employee) to elect not to contribute to the Unemployment Compensation Fund, but they lose eligibility for unemployment benefits. The bill also exempts certain new business license applicants from the $200 initial fee and first renewal fee if they commit to hiring full-time employees or making capital investments within two years, with a review at the second renewal. Additionally, it sets new rules for land use authorities reviewing modifications to personal wireless service facilities.

Maddy summaryAB 419 changes Nevada's water permit process by requiring the State Engineer to establish a pre-application review for water projects and set strict timelines. It mandates a preliminary determination on applications within 150 days, allows 30 days for objections, and requires hearings for contested objections within 120 days. The bill directly affects water applicants (e.g., farmers, developers) and protestants by streamlining reviews and adding transparency. It also requires the State Engineer to submit a biennial report on applications pending over two years and aligns the State Engineer with Nevada's Administrative Procedure Act for rulemaking. This impacts state-level water management without affecting local governments.

Maddy summaryAB 377 simplifies how Nevada homeowners and qualifying rental property owners claim property tax abatements. It allows owners to submit their abatement claim directly on the "declaration of value" form (already required when transferring property) instead of filing separately with county assessors. This applies to primary residences and rental properties meeting specific rent-based criteria. The bill updates existing rules to streamline the process while maintaining eligibility requirements like the property being the owner's primary residence or a qualifying rental.

Maddy summaryAB 277 revises Nevada law to allow the Department of Taxation to disclose confidential information related to the tax on mineral extraction. Specifically, it removes confidentiality protections for records used to calculate the gross yield and net proceeds of minerals extracted in the state. This affects mineral extraction companies, as their filed reports and financial data may now be disclosed under the new rules. The bill authorizes the Department to share this information without violating existing confidentiality requirements.

Maddy summaryAB 333 ends a 50-year lease between the State of Nevada and Washoe County for property currently used as a county public building complex. It reclassifies the unleased portion of the property as the "Nevada State Fairgrounds," transferring management to the State Department of Agriculture. The bill establishes a dedicated funding account in the State General Fund to develop, maintain, and promote the fairgrounds, while requiring Washoe County to survey its existing building complex as part of a new lease agreement. These changes finalize a decades-long legislative process involving the property's trust status and update oversight responsibilities for the fairgrounds.

Maddy summaryAB 114 changes how Washoe County's fair and recreation board appoints members, affecting only Washoe County (the only Nevada county meeting the population criteria). It replaces the previous system - where three appointed members (county commission, two largest cities) selected the remaining six - with a process requiring all nine board members to jointly appoint those six. The bill maintains specific representation requirements: six members must represent air service, tourism/business interests, and gaming establishments, selected from lists submitted by designated entities like airports, chambers of commerce, or gaming associations. It also changes the chair election process, requiring the full board to choose the chair instead of limiting it to the three originally appointed members.

Maddy summaryAB 427 revises Nevada’s public financial administration rules to change how the State Permanent School Fund can support business investments. It removes previous restrictions requiring investments only in specific industries, instead aligning funding with Nevada’s State Plan for Economic Development. The bill also updates board composition (replacing the Higher Education Chancellor with the Economic Development Director) and clarifies that investments must target early/middle-stage businesses seeking to expand operations in Nevada. These changes affect the corporation managing the fund and the businesses eligible for venture capital support, while maintaining the $75 million funding cap from the school fund.

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 summaryAB 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.

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.