Rep. Reuben D'Silva

Maddy summarySB 232 appropriates $750,000 from the State General Fund to the Evans-Kendall Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8071 for constructing a veterans and community center in Virginia City, Nevada. The bill requires the VFW post to submit two reports detailing how the funds are spent - by December 2026 and September 2027 - to the Interim Finance Committee. Any unspent funds must be returned to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. This bill directly affects the Evans-Kendall VFW Post 8071 and benefits veterans and community members in Virginia City.

Maddy summarySB 367 establishes a Rural and Community Media Program within the Department of Administration to improve state government outreach to rural and historically underrepresented communities. It requires state agencies spending on public outreach, marketing, or advertising to prioritize contracts with designated rural/community media outlets (defined as local nonprofits or small businesses serving specific communities) and report annually on their usage and spending. The program director must maintain a statewide media database, provide agency training on inclusive outreach strategies, and submit annual reports to the legislature detailing contracts and language accessibility. This policy directly affects all state departments and agencies conducting public engagement, mandating a shift in media spending practices to better serve underrepresented communities.

Maddy summaryAB 379 appropriates $1 from the State General Fund to the College of Southern Nevada for developing its Northwest Campus, including the Center for Excellence in Public Safety. The bill requires all funds to be spent by September 17, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by that date. It authorizes the college to use the funds for campus development but includes strict deadlines to prevent long-term budget commitments. This is a procedural funding measure with no significant financial impact due to the nominal $1 amount.

Maddy summaryAB 300 appropriates $750,000 from Nevada's State General Fund to the Evans-Kendall Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8071 for constructing a veterans and community center in Virginia City. The funds directly support the VFW Post in building a facility serving local veterans and community members. The bill requires the VFW Post to submit two spending reports (by December 2026 and September 2027) and mandates that any unspent funds revert to the state by September 17, 2027. This is a straightforward funding allocation with specific accountability measures, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.

Maddy summaryAB 378 creates a pilot program allowing patients diagnosed with mental health conditions to access psychedelic therapy (using psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, ibogaine, or mescaline) under medical supervision in approved clinics. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health administers the program, requiring clinics to operate under strict medical oversight and participant approval. The bill includes confidentiality protections for patient data, liability immunity for program participants, and mandates annual reporting to the legislature. It also establishes an advisory committee and requires compliance with federal controlled substance regulations during the pilot phase.

Maddy summaryAB 257 appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to the Nevada School of the Arts to support its arts education programs. The school must submit two detailed expenditure reports to the Interim Finance Committee (by December 2026 and September 2027) and allow legislative audits of funds. Any unspent money must be returned to the state by September 17, 2027, with no funds allowed after June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects the Nevada School of the Arts by providing funding with strict accountability measures.

Maddy summaryAB 243 creates a new $20,000 property tax exemption (adjusted annually for inflation) for Nevada Gold Star Spouses - defined as surviving spouses of Nevada residents who died while on active military duty. This exemption applies to the first $20,000 of a home’s assessed value, similar to existing exemptions for disabled veterans but specifically for Gold Star spouses. The bill also allows recipients to redirect the exemption amount to veterans’ home gift accounts in Southern or Northern Nevada. It requires proof of eligibility, including a military casualty report showing Nevada as the service member’s home of record, and includes provisions for annual renewal. The bill passed unanimously in both legislative chambers in 2025.

Maddy summaryAB 297 (not Medicaid-related, as titled) creates a free postnatal home visitation program for new mothers in Nevada. It requires the state health department to provide at least two registered nurse visits per week for 28 days after birth, with no cost to the mother. The program must be funded using federal grants (like those under 42 U.S.C. § 711) and integrated into Nevada’s existing maternal and child health services. This directly affects new mothers in Nevada who give birth, aiming to improve postpartum care access.

Maddy summaryAB 135 expands tax exemptions for Nevada veterans' surviving spouses by allowing them to claim the veteran's property tax exemption (currently $2,000 adjusted annually) instead of the separate surviving spouse exemption. It directly affects Nevada residents who are surviving spouses of veterans meeting specific service criteria (e.g., 90+ days active duty during certain historical periods). The bill prevents double benefits by ensuring surviving spouses who claim the veteran's exemption cannot also claim the separate surviving spouse exemption, and similarly applies to vehicle tax exemptions. These changes streamline existing rules under Nevada Revised Statutes 361.090 and 371.103 to align property and vehicle tax benefits for qualifying veterans and their surviving spouses.

Maddy summaryAB 353 appropriates $2.4 million from the State General Fund to the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) to provide tablet computers to low-income students. It directly affects UNR students enrolled during 2025-2027 who qualify for federal Pell Grants (based on income criteria adjusted for inflation). The bill requires UNR to distribute tablets, track usage, evaluate academic impact, and submit detailed reports to legislators by 2027. Any unspent funds must revert to the state by September 2027, with all spending completed by June 2027.