Rep. Bert Gurr

Maddy summaryAB 265 streamlines Nevada's water permit process by setting strict deadlines for the State Engineer's office. It requires notifying applicants when a committee reviews their permit application and mandates that reviews be completed within 30 days (if no protests are filed) or 60 days (if protests are filed). The bill also requires the State Engineer to decide on extension requests within 30 days, issue permits within 14 days after fees are paid, and complete conveyance report reviews within 14 days. These changes directly affect water permit applicants, developers seeking water rights, and the State Engineer's Division of Water Resources. The bill focuses on procedural efficiency, not altering water rights or usage rules.

Maddy summaryAB 438 transfers oversight of private nonemergency medical transportation providers from Nevada's Transportation Authority to local health authorities. Private providers will now require permits from either Clark County's district health board or the Division of Public and Behavioral Health in other counties (capped at $200), replacing the previous Transportation Authority permit system. The bill preserves existing requirements for providers to report abuse or neglect of vulnerable individuals and maintains exemptions for government-run transportation services. It also clarifies that permits do not override local franchising rules and updates regulatory language to reflect the new authority structure.

Maddy summaryAB 260 requires abortion service providers in Nevada to compile and provide patients with a list of local post-abortion counseling and support services, including both secular and faith-based options. Providers must display this list prominently at their facilities and ensure patients receive it before or after an abortion without needing to request it. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health will enforce these requirements, issuing written warnings for first violations and imposing civil penalties up to $1,000 for repeated failures. This bill directly affects abortion clinics and medical facilities performing abortions, mandating specific patient information sharing to connect individuals with post-abortion resources.

Maddy summaryAB 410 clarifies Nevada's definition of assault by explicitly including threats of sexual violence as a form of assault. The bill amends NRS 200.471 to state that intentionally causing "reasonable apprehension of immediate bodily harm" includes making oral or written threats to commit a sexual offense. This change directly affects individuals who make such threats, ensuring they can be charged under assault laws. The amendment does not create new penalties or change existing enforcement procedures - it only makes the legal definition clearer and more specific. The bill has no fiscal impact on state or local government.

Maddy summaryAB 240 requires public and private schools (including colleges) to designate athletic teams based on biological sex at birth as male-only, female-only, or co-ed, and prohibits enrolling students of the opposite sex in single-gender teams. It states that following this rule does not constitute sex or gender identity discrimination under state law and protects schools from adverse actions by athletic associations for enforcing it. The bill also allows students to sue schools or athletic organizations for violations or retaliation when reporting them, and permits schools to sue entities that penalize them for compliance. These provisions apply to both K-12 schools and higher education institutions.

Maddy summaryAB 275 modifies Nevada's criminal procedure laws to allow police officers or authorized personnel to legally intercept, listen to, or record wire, electronic, or oral communications **solely for investigating sexual offenses against children**. It defines "sexual offense against a child" to include specific crimes like incest, lewdness with minors, sexual assault, and statutory seduction (NRS 201.180, 201.230, 200.366, etc.), and requires that such interceptions be done under police direction for that limited purpose only. The bill also clarifies that a child or their parent/guardian must consent to the interception when involving minors. This change directly affects law enforcement conducting child sexual offense investigations and sets clear legal boundaries for communication monitoring in these cases.

Maddy summaryAB 190 creates a new "Fund for Hydrological Studies" to change how costs are shared for required water-related studies in Nevada counties with under 100,000 residents (all counties except Clark and Washoe). It requires applicants to pay 50% of the study cost upfront, with the state covering the remaining 50% using funds from this new account. If the fund lacks sufficient money, the state uses an existing "Account for Studies Concerning Water" to cover the balance, and applicants can either pay the remaining cost or withdraw their application for a refund. This shifts the financial burden from applicants covering 100% of costs under current law to a shared 50-50 model.

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.