Sen. Angie Taylor

Maddy summarySB 291 requires Nevada's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to create clear procedures allowing victims of identity theft to request a new, unique driver's license number. It directly affects individuals who have been victims of identity theft as defined by Nevada law (violations of NRS 205.463-205.465). The bill mandates that the DMV cannot charge any fee for this service, ensuring victims can change their license number at no cost. This policy change simplifies the process for affected residents to secure a new license number without financial burden.

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.

Maddy summarySB 96 designates January 27 of each year as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Nevada, directly affecting all Nevada residents through state recognition. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging observance, specifically directing state entities, schools, and media to promote public awareness about the Holocaust and other historical genocides. Key provisions include formally adding this day to Nevada’s calendar of recognized observances and mandating the Governor’s proclamation to emphasize education and remembrance. The law builds on Nevada’s prior efforts, such as Assembly Bill 231 (2021), to improve genocide education in schools. This is a non-binding observance bill focused on commemoration and education, not regulatory change.

Maddy summarySCR 4 declares April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month in Nevada to raise public awareness about financial capability. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or programs; it simply recognizes the importance of financial literacy for Nevada residents. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit it to state officials, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and financial industry groups. It follows Nevada's prior legislative efforts to support financial education in schools but has no direct policy impact on individuals or institutions.

Maddy summarySB 308 standardizes fee waivers for eligible students enrolled in the Nevada System of Higher Education. It expands existing waivers to cover registration, laboratory, and other mandatory fees for all undergraduate and graduate degree programs, applying to groups including active Nevada National Guard members (and recruits), veterans with Purple Hearts, families of fallen service members, homeless students, and Native American tribal members or descendants. Students using these waivers must maintain a 2.0 GPA and be deemed Nevada residents for fee purposes. The bill also allows National Guard members to reassign waivers to spouses or children after reenlistment, subject to specific usage limits.

Maddy summarySB 151 limits annual rent increases for month-to-month tenants in Nevada manufactured home parks to 60% of the regional Consumer Price Index change plus actual pass-through costs. Landlords must follow this cap unless they apply for an exemption through the Housing Division, providing CPA-certified cost documentation showing operating expenses exceed revenue. The bill requires the Housing Division to annually calculate and publish this rent cap percentage on its website. It directly affects landlords and month-to-month tenants in manufactured home parks, while existing long-term lease terms remain exempt from this restriction.

Maddy summaryAB 316 requires Nevada county commissioners to appoint a nonvoting student trustee to each county school district’s board of trustees. The trustee must be a grade 11 or 12 student enrolled full-time in a public high school within the district, nominated by fellow students through district-specific voting processes (simplified for smaller districts, multi-stage for larger ones). While unable to vote, the student trustee has all other rights of board members, including the right to express opinions before votes and receive equivalent professional development training. This bill directly affects Nevada high school students and revises existing governance rules to formally include their perspective in school district decision-making.

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.