Maddy summarySB 124 creates a new "limited license" pathway for foreign medical graduates (excluding Canadian-licensed doctors) to practice medicine in Nevada under specific conditions. It allows eligible applicants - those with recent postgraduate training in their home country, English proficiency, good moral standing, and U.S. Medical Licensing Exam completion - to obtain a limited license, but requires them to practice under the supervision of a licensed physician with at least two years of specialty experience and adhere to a written practice agreement. After two years of full-time supervised practice in qualifying settings (like federally-qualified health centers or rural clinics), limited license holders may apply for an unrestricted license with supervising physicians' recommendations. The bill also requires the Board of Medical Examiners to annually report on this program to the legislature.
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Maddy summaryAB 110 names State Route 163 as the "Colorado River Highway" and designates the bridge connecting it to Bullhead City, Arizona, as the "Donald J. Laughlin Memorial Bridge." It requires Nevada's Department of Transportation to place markers along both the highway and bridge at appropriate locations. This bill is purely ceremonial, making no changes to transportation policy or funding, and directly affects travelers using these specific routes. The measure passed unanimously and was signed into law on May 29, 2025.
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 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).
Maddy summarySB 202 amends Nevada laws defining housebreaking and unlawful occupancy by making it a crime to intentionally procure or offer a false or forged written rental agreement to commit either offense. The bill directly affects individuals attempting to illegally occupy vacant properties by using fake rental documents to falsely claim permission. Key provisions add this specific act to the definitions of housebreaking (NRS 205.0813) and unlawful occupancy (NRS 205.0817), with penalties including gross misdemeanors for first offenses and category D felonies for repeat violations. The law aims to prevent fraudulent use of rental agreements to circumvent property access laws.
Maddy summarySB 381 allows sheriffs and constables to appoint civil enforcement officers to handle specific duties like serving legal notices and enforcing writs. It removes restrictions that previously barred constable staff (including contractors and volunteers) from carrying weapons during official duties. The bill also permits electronic sales of real property through online auctions (with sheriffs/constables able to contract with online platforms) and revises fees for sheriff and constable services. Additionally, it eliminates a certification requirement for constables in townships with certain population sizes.
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.