AB 548 revises Nevada's vessel numbering and titling requirements. It removes specific fee amounts previously set by law, instead directing the Board of Wildlife Commissioners to establish fees based on a vessel's length (measured bow-to-transom) for registration, renewal, and duplicate decals. The bill also changes how fees are allocated: requiring a fixed $800,000 deposit to the State Education Fund annually (instead of 50% of fees) and mandating the Commission to set a fee for title transfers. These changes directly affect all Nevada vessel owners required to register power-driven vessels.
AB 379 appropriates $1 from the State General Fund to the College of Southern Nevada for developing its Northwest Campus, including the Center for Excellence in Public Safety. The bill requires all funds to be spent by September 17, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by that date. It authorizes the college to use the funds for campus development but includes strict deadlines to prevent long-term budget commitments. This is a procedural funding measure with no significant financial impact due to the nominal $1 amount.
AB 474 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to establish a program that supplements food for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients by distributing surplus food at discounted prices. The program must include a plan to reduce food waste using technology, redirect surplus food to high-need areas for affordable and healthier options, and increase food access for senior citizens. It creates a dedicated Surplus Food Assistance Account in the state budget, funded by a $5 million appropriation and eligible donations, with funds carried forward annually without reverting to the general fund. This bill directly affects SNAP recipients and aims to reduce food insecurity through targeted food distribution.
AB 91 allows the State Board of Parole Commissioners to grant "second look parole" to inmates convicted of Category A or B felonies who were under 25 years old when they committed their crimes. To qualify, individuals must have served at least 15 years (Category B) or 25 years (Category A) of their minimum prison term, not pose a public safety risk, and meet other criteria. The bill expands eligibility from the current 18-year-old cutoff to 25 years old for parole consideration. It also establishes a process for submitting applications with supporting documentation, including medical records and parole plans. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after January 1, 2026.
SB 281 amends Nevada's Extended Young Adult Support Services Program (NRS 432B.595) to require foster youth (ages 18-21) to consent to changes in how their support payments are distributed. Previously, agencies could revise payment arrangements after consulting with participants; this bill mandates explicit participant consent for such changes. The bill affects young adults in foster care who receive support for housing, education, employment, and other transition needs. It maintains existing program goals (like securing housing, education, or employment) but strengthens youth autonomy in managing their support funds. The changes apply to all participants in the state's foster care transition program without imposing new costs on state or local governments.
SB 472 allocates specific funds to five Nevada public colleges to cover instruction costs resulting from changes in student enrollment (caseload adjustments). It provides $2.16 million to UNLV, $145,763 to Nevada State University, $981,696 to College of Southern Nevada, $469,062 to Western Nevada College, and $1.1 million to Truckee Meadows Community College. All funds must be spent by September 17, 2027, with any unspent balances reverting to the State General Fund. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2026, and directly affects these institutions' operational budgets.
SB 431 expands Nevada’s excise tax on live entertainment to include ticket resales, requiring resellers to collect and remit the tax on secondary sales (previously only applied to original purchases). It eliminates an existing exemption for professional sports events (e.g., Las Vegas Raiders games), now subjecting them to the same 9% tax. The bill also mandates that online platforms facilitating ticket resales - like StubHub or Ticketmaster - must collect the tax if they process over $100,000 in gross receipts or 200+ transactions annually, unless resellers agree to handle collection. This directly affects ticket resellers, online marketplaces, and event organizers hosting live entertainment, including professional sports teams.
SB 456 transfers the Office of Federal Assistance from the Office of the Governor to the Office of Finance within the Governor's office. It changes leadership to require the Director of the Office of Finance to appoint a Deputy Director for the Office (replacing the Governor-appointed Director), updates staffing authority, and revises the Nevada Advisory Council to include the Finance Director instead of the Budget Chief. These changes streamline oversight under the Finance office while maintaining the office's core function of securing federal assistance. The bill passed unanimously in the Senate (21-0) and is now in the Assembly for further consideration.
SB 147 creates a pilot program to improve regional planning for economic development and infrastructure in Clark County, Nevada. It establishes an Advisory Committee with representatives from Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Mesquite, and regional development groups to study infrastructure projects, transit services, and economic needs. The program requires identifying funding sources, conducting community outreach, and developing cost estimates for priority projects. The Regional Transportation Commission must produce a regional infrastructure plan and report for legislative review within two years.
SB 507 revises Nevada's administrative structure for professional licensing boards and transportation regulations. It allows the Office of Nevada Boards, Commissions and Councils to charge fees to cover its costs when providing services to licensing boards (like those for architects or cosmetologists), with collected funds deposited into a new dedicated account. The bill also removes the Commission on Postsecondary Education from the Office's oversight and updates taxi/transportation company rules to clarify fee collection and allow taxi companies to partner with ride-hailing apps under certain conditions. These changes directly affect licensing boards, state agencies managing professional licenses, and taxi/ride-hailing businesses. The bill focuses on administrative clarity and funding mechanisms rather than new substantive regulations.
SB 318 eliminates charter schools' ability to contract with educational management organizations (EMOs) for operational services, effective upon the bill's enactment, with only limited exceptions for one-time renewals. It also requires charter schools to provide sponsors (like school districts) with written notice, competitive bidding documentation, and prevailing wage compliance records for construction or renovation projects exceeding $100,000. The bill directly affects charter schools and their sponsors by changing operational contracts and project oversight requirements. These changes revise existing Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 388A.030, 388A.223, and related provisions governing charter school management and construction.
AB 243 creates a new $20,000 property tax exemption (adjusted annually for inflation) for Nevada Gold Star Spouses - defined as surviving spouses of Nevada residents who died while on active military duty. This exemption applies to the first $20,000 of a home’s assessed value, similar to existing exemptions for disabled veterans but specifically for Gold Star spouses. The bill also allows recipients to redirect the exemption amount to veterans’ home gift accounts in Southern or Northern Nevada. It requires proof of eligibility, including a military casualty report showing Nevada as the service member’s home of record, and includes provisions for annual renewal. The bill passed unanimously in both legislative chambers in 2025.
