Rep. Gregory Koenig

Maddy summaryAB 100 prevents unused funds in Nevada’s Air Service Development Fund from reverting to the state general fund at year-end, requiring them to carry forward. It appropriates $10 million to this fund for studying intrastate air service development and making grants to air carriers or local governments for new or enhanced airport routes. Additionally, it allocates $1 million annually (for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027) to the Fund for Aviation to help rural airports match federal aviation funding for airport projects. The bill directly affects air carriers, local governments managing airports, and rural communities seeking improved regional air connectivity.

Maddy summaryAB 193 requires Nevada law enforcement agencies to provide free, complete copies of all domestic violence incident reports to victims within one month of a written request, expanding an existing rule that already applies to sexual assault survivors. Agencies may still redact personal identifying information, as permitted under current law. This directly affects victims of domestic violence who have reported incidents to police, ensuring they can access all related police reports regardless of whether the case was closed. The bill modifies existing provisions (NRS 178A.280) to extend this access to domestic violence cases.

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 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 309 requires temporary orders for protection against domestic violence, when served to someone in custody, to include specific information about their right to contest an extended order. The order must state that if the person remains in custody on the hearing date, they can file an affidavit explaining why the extended order should not be granted, and that failing to file may result in the court granting the order without their input. This change directly affects individuals in jail who are named in such orders, ensuring they are clearly informed of their options before the hearing. The bill does not alter existing procedures for issuing temporary orders but adds these informational requirements for incarcerated defendants.

Maddy summaryAB 334 removes a requirement that dental hygienists seeking licensure by endorsement in Nevada must have actively practiced in another state for the five years immediately before applying. This change directly affects dental hygienists licensed in other states who want to practice in Nevada without relocating. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 622.530 to prohibit the Board of Dental Examiners from requiring applicants to prove recent practice in another state, while maintaining other standard requirements like holding a valid out-of-state license, passing background checks, and paying fees. The bill does not alter other licensure standards or create new obligations for applicants.

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 summaryAB 183 revises Nevada's optometry licensing and practice regulations to enhance public safety and clarify professional standards. It establishes that optometry licenses are "revocable privileges," allowing the Nevada State Board of Optometry to quickly suspend licenses without court delays in specific cases (e.g., public safety risks). The bill clarifies that optometry practice includes telemedicine, specifies which non-analgesic drugs optometrists may prescribe, and updates requirements for glaucoma certification (accepting diagnoses from out-of-state ophthalmologists) and license endorsements from other states. These changes directly affect licensed optometrists, the Board, and patients, modernizing rules while maintaining patient safety safeguards.

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 189 revises Nevada’s notary public laws to clarify how oaths and affirmations are administered. It defines "oath" as a religious pledge and "affirmation" as a secular equivalent, stating both have identical legal effect. The bill allows individuals to choose either option for any required oath or affirmation, and permits them to be provided in writing, orally, or via other equivalent communication methods. This applies to legal proceedings (like depositions) and office assumptions where a pledge is mandatory, directly affecting notaries public and people needing to swear or affirm in Nevada. The changes align with existing law without creating new requirements or costs.