Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro

Maddy summarySB 451 extends a 20-cent property tax per $100 of assessed value in Clark County and Las Vegas (approved in 1996) to fund Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officer hiring, continuing until 2057. This tax, which currently expires in 2027, directly affects property owners in those areas by maintaining a funding source for police staffing. The bill specifies that proceeds must be used solely for hiring officers and related costs, and clarifies the tax is subject to Nevada’s annual property tax cap (unlike some other taxes). It does not create new taxes but extends an existing voter-approved levy for public safety.

Maddy summaryAB 299 increases penalties for individuals who solicit prostitution in Nevada. It raises the minimum fine for a first offense from $400 to $800 and increases the civil penalty per offense from $200 to $600, payable to local prosecutors. The bill also requires police to make an arrest without a warrant when they have probable cause to believe someone violated prostitution laws, and allows individuals to petition courts for record sealing two years after their case is dismissed (previously automatic upon completing treatment programs). This bill directly affects people who solicit sex acts, with harsher financial and legal consequences for repeat offenses.

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 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.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SR 4), not a bill, authorizing payments for religious services provided to the Nevada Senate during the 83rd Legislative Session. It directs the State Controller to pay clergy members $40 per service and the clergy coordinator $1,500 from the Legislative Fund. The resolution recognizes the clergy's daily religious services and the coordinator's role in facilitating them, with payments effective upon adoption. It affects only the clergy and coordinator involved in Senate services during that session.

Maddy summarySCR 1 is a memorial resolution honoring Kathleen "Neena" Laxalt, a longtime Nevada lobbyist and community advocate. It expresses the Nevada Legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her 25+ years of service in Nevada government, including her work on agriculture, ranching, Native American community issues, and her mentorship of women in advocacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to recognize her legacy and contributions. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers in February 2025.

Maddy summarySB 1 allocates $28 million from the State General Fund to cover the operational costs of Nevada's 83rd Legislative Session. This procedural bill directly funds the Legislative Fund, which supports the legislature's activities during the session. The appropriation covers expenses like staff salaries, office operations, and other session-related costs. It became effective immediately upon the governor's approval on February 6, 2025. This is a routine budget measure with no policy changes beyond funding the session's administrative needs.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution (SR 2) sets specific monthly allowances for Nevada Senate members' official expenses. It authorizes $60 for periodicals, stamps, and stationery, and $2,800 for telephone use per regular senator. Leadership positions (President, Majority Leader, committee chairs) receive $900 for communication costs like postage and tolls. The resolution formalizes existing allowance amounts under current law and directs the State Controller to process payments from the Legislative Fund. (Procedural resolution; no new policy enacted.)