Sen. Jeff Stone

Maddy summarySB 103 revises Nevada's mail ballot rules to require that mail ballots must be postmarked by the last day of early voting (not the election day) and received by the time polls close on election day. It mandates county and city clerks to date-mark ballots without a USPS postmark, eliminates the previous rule that counted ballots with unclear postmarks received within three days after the election, and requires secure ballot drop boxes at all polling locations. This directly affects voters mailing ballots, election officials responsible for processing ballots, and individuals returning ballots for others. The changes apply to all county and city elections in Nevada, focusing on clearer deadlines and verification processes.

Maddy summarySB 236 revises Nevada law to clarify rights for property owners and occupants in disputes over dwellings. It defines "squatter" (not a tenant) for summary court proceedings and shortens the time locked-out occupants have to seek reentry (from 7 to 3 days) and the time owners must store belongings (from 30 to 15 days). The bill also expands the crime of unlawful occupancy to cover taking residence in *any* dwelling without permission - whether vacant or occupied - without owner consent. These changes directly affect property owners, occupants locked out of dwellings, and law enforcement handling eviction-related cases.

Maddy summarySB 248 requires every public school in Nevada to create and maintain an electronic, publicly accessible list of all print and digital materials in its library and used in classroom curricula. The list must include each item's title, author, unique book code (ISBN), and be searchable and downloadable on the school's website. It covers all books, digital resources, and instructional materials used in teaching, but excludes academic tests and audiovisual content. This bill directly affects all public schools by mandating greater transparency about educational resources available to students and families.

Maddy summarySB 205 requires Nevada county clerks to **mandatory use U.S. Postal Service (USPS) address change data** to update the statewide voter registration list, replacing previous optional language. It directly affects **county election officials** and **registered voters who move** within Nevada, as clerks must now automatically correct voter addresses using USPS data. Key provisions include: requiring clerks to **publicly post online how many voters were removed** via this method, and mandating they **mail notices to voters before removing them** from the list. The law phases in full implementation by January 1, 2026, after immediate preparation steps. (Based on NRS 293.5303, 293.5307 amendments in SB 205)

Maddy summarySB 261 creates a new process for property owners to remove unlawful occupants who forcibly entered or detained a dwelling, bypassing standard court eviction procedures. Owners (or their authorized representatives) can submit a verified written complaint to the sheriff if the property wasn’t public at the time of entry, the occupant isn’t a tenant/family member/titleholder, and no related lawsuits exist. The sheriff must verify the complaint, serve a notice to vacate, and may charge fees for service or additional assistance. This applies specifically to residential dwellings and adds penalties for false statements on the required complaint form.

Maddy summarySB 195 revises Nevada's mail-in ballot rules to improve clarity and efficiency. It requires county/city clerks and the Secretary of State to inform voters about mail ballot requirements and train election staff on processing ballots. Key changes shorten deadlines: mail ballots must now be returned before the clerk's office closes (not by postmark date), and voters have only 3 days (not 6) to fix signature issues or missing information. The bill also mandates post-election reports from clerks to the Secretary of State about mail ballot processing. These changes directly affect voters casting mail ballots and election officials managing ballot processing.

Maddy summaryNevada's SJR 3 is a resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It requests the convention propose amendments to impose fiscal limits on the federal government, reduce federal power over states, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. The resolution states Nevada's position that the federal government has exceeded constitutional bounds through excessive spending, unfunded mandates, and improper interpretation. As a procedural request, it does not create new law but asks Congress to initiate a process that would require support from two-thirds of state legislatures to proceed.

Maddy summarySB 264 revises Nevada's property crime laws to strengthen penalties and broaden definitions. It removes the requirement that a person must "unlawfully enter" a business to commit burglary, making it a crime simply to enter with intent to commit theft, assault, or other felonies. The bill also expands "organized retail theft" to include single thefts (not just series), buying stolen goods knowing they were stolen, and lowers the felony theft threshold from $1,200 to $650. These changes directly affect businesses (through revised burglary rules), retailers (via expanded theft definitions), and individuals facing new or increased penalties for property crimes.

Maddy summarySB 252 establishes Nevada's Education Savings Account Program, allowing qualifying children (typically those in public school) to receive grants deposited into personal education savings accounts managed by certified organizations. The program directly affects families with eligible children, account-granting organizations (which must apply for state certification), and taxpayers who donate to these organizations to claim a tax credit. Key provisions include funding accounts with public school per-pupil amounts (including weighted funding), requiring organizations to use at least 90% of donations for accounts, exempting account holders from public school attendance requirements, and permitting unused funds for postsecondary education. The bill also creates tax credits for donors and mandates annual reporting and audits for participating organizations.

Maddy summarySB 209 updates Nevada's rules for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), entities that manage prescription drug coverage for insurers. It expands the definition of "pharmacy benefits plan" to include pharmacist services, requiring PBMs to disclose all fees and rebates to insurers and mandating that rebates be used solely to lower premiums or reduce patient costs. The bill prohibits PBMs from steering patients to affiliated pharmacies, discriminating against nonaffiliated pharmacies, or using deceptive pricing practices. These changes apply to PBMs managing coverage for insurers, Medicaid, and employer plans, with new annual reporting requirements for transparency.