Asm. Rebecca Edgeworth

Maddy summaryAB 82 requires Nevada's Governor to annually proclaim four specific cultural observances: Diwali Day (15th day of Hindu 8th month), Eid al-Fitr Day (1st day of Islamic 10th month), Vaisakhi Day (1st day of Sikh Vaisakh month), and Vesak Day (first full moon in May). The Governor must issue these proclamations each year, optionally encouraging media, educators, and leaders to highlight the cultural diversity behind these celebrations. The bill has no fiscal impact on state or local government and does not alter existing laws or create new obligations beyond the annual recognition. It is purely ceremonial, aligning with Nevada's existing framework for recognizing cultural observances.

Maddy summaryAB 314 creates a new program to support individuals pursuing careers in K-12 education and health care. It requires the State Treasurer to establish a reimbursement system for education and licensure fees (like tuition, exams, and certification costs) for people in financial need preparing for these fields. The bill also authorizes grants to hospitals to partner with secondary schools for work-based learning programs for students. A new "Nevada Education and Health Care Pathways Account" will be funded with a $10 million state appropriation to cover these programs, with funds carried forward annually. This directly affects Nevada residents seeking careers in teaching or health care, as well as participating hospitals and schools.

Maddy summaryAB 290 revises prior authorization rules for health and dental insurance coverage, affecting all health insurers (including Medicaid and CHIP plans) and the patients and providers who rely on them. It requires insurers to publicly list covered services needing authorization and their clinical criteria, shorten response times (48 hours for urgent care, 7 days for routine care), and prohibit denying claims if prior authorization wasn't required at the time of service. The bill also mandates disclosure of AI use in processing requests, requires physician review for denials, and bans prior authorization for emergency care. These changes aim to increase transparency, reduce delays, and protect patients from unnecessary coverage denials.

Maddy summaryAB 161 requires all Nevada hospice care programs to accept Medicare payments within 12 months of licensure and maintain national accreditation. It prohibits programs from accepting new patients if any owner with ≥5% stake faces healthcare law investigations or violations, and bans transferring Medicare billing privileges for 60 months after initial approval or major ownership changes. The bill mandates enhanced oversight for newly licensed programs (first 2 years), requires qualified medical directors, and establishes interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans. Additionally, it mandates annual reports on program ownership/licensure and creates independent review boards to ensure compliance with ethical standards and eliminate financial conflicts in patient eligibility decisions.

Maddy summaryAB 383 requires the State Board of Education to establish evidence-based regulations for tutoring vendors working with school districts and charter schools. The regulations must cover key elements like tutor-pupil interaction frequency, student selection criteria, tutoring methods (including pupil-tutor ratios), tutor qualifications, instructional materials, progress tracking, and data privacy compliance with laws like FERPA. This directly affects school districts, charter schools, and tutoring vendors seeking contracts to provide high-impact tutoring programs. The rules will ensure tutoring programs meet specific quality standards before contracting with schools, with implementation starting July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 349 amends Nevada law to explicitly authorize procurement organizations (like organ donation agencies) to transport or arrange for the transportation of a deceased donor's body or body parts. This change directly affects hospitals, organ procurement organizations, and families of donors by clarifying their ability to move remains for donation purposes. Key provisions allow transportation for removing/transplanting body parts or returning remaining body parts to families after donation. The bill makes no changes to donation eligibility or medical standards, only streamlining logistical steps for existing anatomical gift processes. It takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 258 updates industrial insurance rules by limiting reductions to workers' compensation only for "economic damages" (medical costs, lost wages, and rehabilitation expenses) when an injured worker receives payment from a third party, such as another company's insurance. It removes the requirement for injured workers to notify insurers before suing third parties and changes court procedures by prohibiting juries from hearing evidence about prior compensation payments. These changes directly affect injured workers, their families, and industrial insurers by ensuring workers are "made whole" before insurers claim any portion of third-party recovery. The bill also restricts insurers' claims to only the economic damages portion of any settlement or judgment.

Maddy summaryAB 380 revises Nevada's requirements for mobile crisis teams responding to 9-8-8 hotline calls. It removes previous restrictions that required teams to be based in specific jurisdictions or established only by law enforcement, EMS providers, or behavioral health agencies. Instead, teams must now include at least one behavioral health professional plus one law enforcement officer, EMS provider, or other qualified paraprofessional (like a community health worker or peer recovery specialist). The bill also adds liability protection for telecom providers related to the 9-8-8 system. This change expands flexibility in how mobile crisis teams are structured while maintaining core crisis response goals.

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).