Nevada Bills

passed · Nevada · Assembly May 17, 2025

AB 346: Establishes provisions governing the prescribing, dispensing and administering of medication designed to end the life of a patient. (BDR 40-600)

AB 346 establishes a legal framework for "medical aid in dying" in Nevada, allowing terminally ill adults to self-administer lethal medication under strict conditions. It directly affects patients diagnosed with a terminal condition by two physicians who are 18+, mentally capable, and making a voluntary, informed decision without coercion. Key provisions require two verbal requests, one written request with a witness, physician verification of diagnosis and mental capacity, counseling about alternatives, and a referral to a consulting practitioner for confirmation. The bill also mandates specific documentation, prohibits prescribing based solely on age/disability, and requires death certificates to note the terminal condition while marking a box indicating self-administration of the medication.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

passed · Nevada · Senate May 17, 2025

SB 143: Revises provisions relating to natural resources. (BDR 17-10)

SB 143 updates Nevada's Joint Interim Standing Committee on Natural Resources to specifically evaluate water conservation issues, including Colorado River Basin water rates and conservation programs. It also requires the State Division of Environmental Protection to study artificial turf and synthetic grass types, materials, and usage in Nevada and neighboring Colorado River Basin states. The Division must submit findings and recommendations by August 1, 2026, to the legislature for review. This bill focuses on gathering data to inform future water and land-use policies, without implementing new regulations. The study directly affects state agencies conducting the research and the legislature considering future legislation.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed · Nevada · Senate May 17, 2025

SB 324: Establishes prohibitions relating to the sale of water in certain disposable plastic bottles in communities abutting the Lake Tahoe Watershed. (BDR 40-216)

SB 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.

passed · Nevada · Assembly May 12, 2025

AR 5: Adds former Assemblymember Odis âTyroneâ Thompson to the Assembly Wall of Distinction. (BDR R-1162)

This Assembly Resolution (AR 5) honors former Nevada Assemblymember Odis "Tyrone" Thompson by adding his name to the Assembly Wall of Distinction. The resolution recognizes his 13-year service (including three elected terms representing District 17), his advocacy for vulnerable populations, and his leadership roles like Assembly Majority Whip. It does not create new policies or affect any legislation - only commemorates his legacy through a symbolic display. Thompson, who died in 2019, is already memorialized by a school, scholarship, and student union named in his honor. The resolution requires the Chief Clerk to notify his family upon adoption.

passed · Nevada · Senate May 12, 2025

SR 6: Inducts Joyce Woodhouse into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1168)

This 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.

passed · Nevada · Senate May 12, 2025

SR 5: Inducts Pete Goicoechea into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1169)

This 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.

signed · Nevada · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 458: Makes a supplemental appropriation to the Office of the Secretary of State for an unanticipated shortfall related to travel, operating and information services expenses. (BDR S-1166)

SB 458 allocates $773,148 from the State General Fund to the Nevada Secretary of State's Office to cover an unanticipated shortfall in travel, operations, and information services expenses. This supplemental funding addresses a budget gap identified after the 2023 appropriations were enacted, specifically targeting costs not initially budgeted. The bill passed the Nevada Senate unanimously (28-14) and was signed into law by the Governor in May 2025. It directly affects the Secretary of State's Office by providing immediate financial resources for ongoing operational needs.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

signed · Nevada · Senate Apr 24, 2025

SB 96: Designates January 27 as âInternational Holocaust Remembrance Dayâ in the State of Nevada. (BDR 19-604)

SB 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.

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 23, 2025

AB 318: Revises provisions relating to captive insurers. (BDR 57-884)

AB 318 allows captive insurers (companies that insure only their parent company's risks) to directly provide workers' compensation insurance, which was previously prohibited. It also authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to require these insurers to join state risk pools or guaranty funds for workers' comp claims and receive benefits from them. Additionally, the bill revises rules to let captive insurers offering industrial insurance (typically for small businesses) meet specific financial security requirements instead of needing separate authorization. This directly affects captive insurers and the Insurance Commissioner's regulatory authority under Nevada law.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Nevada · Assembly Apr 23, 2025

AB 437: Provides for the establishment of the Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan. (BDR 57-103)

AB 437 establishes Nevada's Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan to provide property and commercial property insurance coverage for fire or similar risks when private insurers won't offer it. It directly affects all Nevada-based insurers selling property or commercial property insurance, requiring them to join the nonprofit FAIR Plan Association as a condition of doing business. The plan is managed by a Board of Directors (including insurer representatives, consumer advocates, and fire chiefs) that sets coverage rules, assesses fees, and ensures financial stability. Homeowners and businesses in areas where private insurance is unavailable will gain access to this backup coverage through the FAIR Plan.

in committee · Nevada · Senate Apr 23, 2025

SB 341: Revises provisions relating to criminal procedure. (BDR 14-119)

SB 341 restricts when witnesses can testify remotely at preliminary hearings or grand jury proceedings by removing the previous "good cause" exception. It now only allows remote testimony if a witness lives more than 100 miles away or has a medical condition preventing attendance. The bill requires witnesses to sign a sworn declaration before testifying and mandates that prosecutors file this declaration plus a notice explaining the specific reason (distance or medical) with the court 48 hours in advance. These changes apply to cases beginning on or after October 1, 2025, and require remote testimony to be transcribed.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Nevada · Assembly Apr 23, 2025

AJR 12: Declares support of the Legislature for certain principles of solar energy development in this State. (BDR R-388)

AJR 12 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Nevada Legislature expressing support for specific principles regarding solar energy development on public lands in Nevada. It urges the federal government to prioritize solar projects on previously disturbed lands and to coordinate with local/state agencies when selecting sites. The resolution directly addresses federal agencies like the Bureau of Land Management and Secretary of the Interior, emphasizing consideration of natural resources, local economies, and cultural impacts. It does not create new laws or impose requirements but formally recommends these approaches for future solar development. Nevada's unique context (over 56 million acres of federal land, 80% of state land) is highlighted as the resolution specifically focuses on Nevada's public lands.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment

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