Rep. Reuben D'Silva

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 summaryAB 166 revises Nevada's minor employment laws by expanding restrictions to cover all minors under 18 (previously under 16) and reducing the maximum weekly work hours from 48 to 40. It prohibits minors enrolled in public or private school from working before 5 a.m. on school days or after 10 p.m. the night before a school day. Exceptions for farm work and motion picture performances remain unchanged. The bill directly affects employers of minors under 18 and aims to protect students' health and education by limiting work schedules during school periods.

Maddy summaryAB 180 requires counties with populations over 100,000 (currently Clark and Washoe Counties) and their incorporated cities with populations over 60,000 (including Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, Sparks, and North Las Vegas) to establish multijurisdictional business licenses for sidewalk vendors and mobile food establishments. The bill mandates that county boards of commissioners and city governing bodies enter into agreements to create a single license valid across all participating jurisdictions, replacing separate local permits. It also expands the definition of "sidewalk vendor" to include merchandise sales and revises contractor licensing requirements for these counties. This aims to simplify licensing for vendors operating across multiple cities within a county.

Maddy summaryAB 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.

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.

Maddy summarySCR 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.