Sen. Melanie Scheible

Maddy summaryAJR 14 is a Nevada legislative resolution condemning the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack and criticizing the use of presidential pardons to absolve participants. It specifically denounces President Trump’s pardons and commutations granted on January 20, 2025, for those involved in the riot, including assaults on law enforcement officers. The resolution directs Nevada’s legislature to formally condemn the attack and send copies to the President, U.S. Senate and House leaders, and Nevada’s congressional delegation. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or impose costs but serves as a symbolic statement of opposition to pardoning Capitol rioters.

Maddy summarySB 324 prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of water in disposable plastic bottles holding 4 liters or less within any community bordering the Lake Tahoe Watershed. The bill requires the Attorney General to enforce this ban and inspect properties for compliance, overriding some existing environmental agency powers. Violating the ban is classified as a misdemeanor. This directly affects local retailers, convenience stores, and vendors selling bottled water in the specified communities near Lake Tahoe.

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 366 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to request federal approval for higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for mental health therapists, physical therapists, and other specific healthcare providers. It would increase payments by 3% for all covered services, with additional 3% increases for services provided in community settings (like homes or schools), in rural counties (population under 100,000), or in areas with healthcare provider shortages. The request must be submitted by October 1, 2025, and must align with federal reimbursement standards. This bill directly affects providers serving vulnerable populations in underserved areas, aiming to improve access to care through updated payment structures.

Maddy summarySB 144 updates Nevada's financial disclosure requirements for public officials and candidates for office. It adds a new threshold requiring disclosure of business holdings valued at $5,000 or more, in addition to the existing requirement for holdings representing 1% or more of a business's stock or securities. This applies to the official, candidate, or their household members and covers business entities where they serve as owners, directors, or hold securities. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, expanding transparency around financial interests.

Maddy summarySB 136 increases the required number of annual meetings between state diversity liaisons and minority group representatives from one to three. It mandates these meetings to address systemic racism, improve service accessibility for minorities, and foster collaboration between state agencies and minority communities. The bill also requires the three offices (Office of Minority Health and Equity, Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs, and Office for New Americans) to submit an annual report by January 1st with findings from these meetings. This affects all state agencies with designated diversity liaisons and their interactions with minority groups across Nevada. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

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.