Sen. Julie Pazina

Maddy summarySB 266 expands Nevada's Student Loan Repayment Program for healthcare providers in underserved communities by adding new professions to the eligible list. It specifically includes marriage and family therapists, clinical alcohol and drug counselors, and licensed/certified alcohol and drug counselors as "providers of health care" under the program. This change makes loan repayment benefits available to these mental health and substance abuse professionals who work in underserved areas. The bill amends NRS 226.454 to add these roles to the existing list of covered healthcare providers and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 189 establishes a licensing system for genetic counselors, requiring them to obtain a license from the Board of Medical Examiners through specific education, examinations, and certification. It prohibits unlicensed practice except for physicians providing genetic counseling within their medical scope or federal government employees. The bill extends existing health care provider rules - including confidentiality protections, billing standards, and disciplinary procedures - to genetic counselors and grants the Board authority to set licensing fees and enforce compliance.

Maddy summarySB 338 requires ticket providers for live entertainment events to clearly show the total price (including all fees) before purchase, prohibits hiding or misrepresenting fees, and mandates full refunds within 30 days if an event is canceled. It aligns with a new federal rule by banning misleading pricing practices and ensuring upfront transparency for consumers. Violations trigger civil penalties, increased damages for affected buyers, and criminal charges for willful breaches. The law applies to all ticket sellers - both primary providers and secondary markets - and replaces older disclosure rules for resellers.

Maddy summarySB 251 changes how Nevada regulates psychological assistants, interns, and trainees by replacing "registration" with a "provisional license" for these roles. It significantly reduces fees: initial licenses now cost up to $25 (down from $250) and renewals cost $25 (down from $150). The bill also clarifies that license holders may take national exams for full psychologist licensure, and extends expiration rules for interns/trainees to 1 year (from 2 years) unless renewed. This directly affects psychology students and early-career professionals seeking to work under supervision while pursuing full licensure.

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 summarySB 279 requires law enforcement agencies to provide peace officers with detailed written notice at least 48 hours before interviewing them as witnesses in misconduct investigations. The notice must specify all alleged facts, dates/times of misconduct, and the exact rule or policy violated. It also clarifies that representatives chosen by peace officers during investigations need not belong to the same bargaining unit as the officer. This bill directly affects peace officers and law enforcement agencies conducting investigations under Nevada law.

Maddy summarySB 276 requires cities, counties, water authorities, and Indian tribes in Nevada to report water quality data and incident information (like sewage spills or pollution) to the state Environmental Protection Division. It mandates that local entities notify affected neighboring governments and tribes during water incidents and prohibits contracts that block such information sharing. The bill creates a standardized reporting form and ensures all reported data becomes publicly available to relevant local entities and tribes. This directly affects local governments, water agencies, and tribal governments managing water resources across Nevada.

Maddy summarySB 325 requires counties and cities with animal shelters (or nonprofit shelters operating under contract) to create a program waiving adoption fees for veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders. The program applies to pets aged 6+ months that have been in the shelter for at least 7 consecutive days, with one waiver per eligible person within a 6-month period. Shelters must verify the adopter’s status, maintain records, and report adoption data to local governments, which then submit annual reports to the Department of Veterans Services. The bill mandates these programs take effect by October 2026 and requires the Department to compile annual reports for the Legislature.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 6) ceremonially inducts former Nevada State Senator Joyce Woodhouse into the Senate Hall of Fame. It honors her 40-year career in education (including 12 years in the Nevada Senate) and her service to Nevada, recognizing her work on education funding, healthcare, and job opportunities. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a commemorative gesture with no legislative or financial provisions. It was formally adopted by the Nevada Senate on May 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 5) is a commemorative resolution inducting Pete Goicoechea into Nevada's Senate Hall of Fame. It honors his 22 years of public service, including 16 years on the Eureka County Board of Commissioners, 10 years in the Nevada Assembly, and 12 years in the Nevada Senate. The resolution recognizes his work supporting rural communities, agriculture, education, and natural resource management. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies. The resolution was adopted by the Nevada Senate on May 7, 2025.