SB 448 allocates $7.5 million annually from the State General Fund to Workforce Connections for a program supporting Nevada youth aged 16-24 who are not enrolled in school and not employed. The funding covers education, job training, employment services, and related support for two fiscal years (2025-26 and 2026-27). Unspent funds must be returned to the state treasury by September 18, 2026, and September 17, 2027, respectively. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025.
SB 463 increases the portion of expected annual revenue from Nevada's tobacco settlement agreements and lawsuits that can cover administrative costs for the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program. Specifically, it raises the allowable percentage from 3% to 10% of this revenue for Trust Fund administration, while keeping the separate Endowment Account cap at 3%. This change allows more flexibility for operational expenses without increasing overall funding. The bill directly affects how the State Treasurer manages the scholarship program's budget, capping total administrative funding at 13% of tobacco-related revenue. It becomes effective July 1, 2025.
SB 304 removes a requirement that a person must have previously been convicted of at least three offenses to be charged with vehicular homicide in Nevada. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 484C.130 to eliminate this prior conviction element, meaning prosecutors no longer need to prove three prior convictions for a vehicular homicide charge. The law now focuses solely on whether the defendant was driving under the influence (including alcohol, controlled substances, or other prohibited substances) and proximately caused a death. This change directly affects individuals charged with vehicular homicide in Nevada, streamlining the legal standard for such cases.
SB 368 ensures Nevada's special education programs continue uninterrupted if the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is repealed. It would require Nevada to adopt federal IDEA provisions as state law, allow families to file civil lawsuits in Nevada courts instead of federal courts, and mandate that federal special education funding be used for identifying students with disabilities and providing services. The bill directly affects students with disabilities, schools, and state courts by maintaining existing protections and funding mechanisms. It also updates definitions related to special education terms like "dyslexia" and "individualized education program" for clarity.
SB 206 requires Nevada's Fiscal Analysis Division to study the cost-effectiveness of state programs during legislative interims. Specifically, it mandates analyzing the potential return on investment for up to two new or revised programs and the annual return on investment for up to three existing programs each year. The division must submit these reports to the Interim Finance Committee by December 1 of even-numbered years, with the option to hire outside experts if funds allow. This procedural change affects how state agencies design and evaluate programs, focusing on fiscal efficiency without altering existing policies. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025.
SB 95 gives Nevada National Guard service members the right to demand a formal military trial (court-martial) instead of accepting administrative punishment for minor offenses. The bill requires commanding officers to provide written notice of this right and allow at least 48 hours for service members to decide before punishment is imposed. It amends Nevada law to ensure administrative punishment cannot be applied if a service member has demanded a court-martial. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, directly affecting Nevada National Guard members facing nonjudicial proceedings.
SB 70 provides $15 million in state funding from the State General Fund to the City of Fernley for the continued construction and development of the Fernley Community Response and Resource Center. 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. This appropriation directly affects the City of Fernley and the specific community center project, supporting its physical development and operational capabilities. The funding is a one-time allocation with strict deadlines, not a recurring budget item.
SB 429 creates a program to reimburse universities and practicum sites (like hospitals or clinics) for costs related to social work students' supervised training. It authorizes the Nevada System of Higher Education to pay practicum sites for compensating students, covering supervisor fees, travel expenses for remote sites, and offering incentives when students become licensed social workers. The bill directly affects social work students enrolled in approved programs, their training sites, and the state university system. It includes specific requirements for supervision, discipline, and recording practices during student training but focuses primarily on funding these practical learning experiences. The legislation makes a new state appropriation to cover these program costs.
SB 354 prohibits health insurance plans (including Medicaid and government employee plans) from requiring step therapy - where patients must try cheaper drugs first - before covering medications that prevent or treat HIV or hepatitis C. It applies directly to insurers offering health coverage and affects patients needing these specific treatments. The bill removes an existing exception allowing step therapy for these drugs, mandating direct coverage for HIV prevention/treatment medications and related lab tests without prior authorization. This changes how insurers must cover these essential medications, ensuring faster access without unnecessary barriers.
SB 118 requires Nevada's Medicaid program to cover services provided by pharmacists within their scope of practice - such as medication management - if those services are already covered when performed by other healthcare providers like doctors. It mandates that Medicaid reimburse pharmacists at the same rate as physicians, physician assistants, or advanced practice nurses for similar services and prohibits requiring prior authorization for these services when prior authorization isn't needed for the same services provided by other providers. This change ensures Medicaid beneficiaries can access pharmacist-provided care without additional cost barriers or administrative delays. The bill removes outdated coverage requirements for specific pharmacist services, aligning them with the new standard.
This procedural bill revises Nevada's rules for requesting draft bills during legislative sessions. It reduces maximum request limits for legislators (e.g., Assembly members from 4 to 3 pre-August 1 requests) and lowers the 60-request cap per chamber for joint submissions to 40. The bill also cuts emergency request allowances for leadership roles - from 10 to 7 for Majority Leaders/Speakers and from 3 to 2 for Minority Leaders. These changes streamline the drafting process without altering bill content or policy outcomes.
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.
