AB 356 requires Nevada's Governor to include in the state budget any salary amounts agreed upon in collective bargaining agreements for state employees, unless impracticable, in which case a justification report must be submitted with the budget. It shortens negotiation deadlines (starting by April 1 instead of October 1 in even years), adjusts mediator request timelines, and moves arbitration decisions to September and December (from February and March). The bill also advances the Economic Forum's revenue report deadline from December 3 to November 15 each even year. These changes directly affect state employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and the Governor's budget process.
AB 301 increases the maximum annual compensation for members of boards overseeing certain community improvement districts. Specifically, it raises the cap from $6,000 to $14,500 per year for board members in districts that require property owners to connect to their sewer systems and serve at least 5,000 connections. This change applies only to districts providing storm drainage, sewer, refuse collection, or water services, and requires a majority board vote for implementation. The increase takes effect after the next biennial election, affecting local government budgets but not the state.
AB 467 allows courts to order involuntary mental health treatment for criminal defendants found incompetent who pose a danger to themselves or others, provided treatment is needed to regain competence. It creates new options for treatment in county jails (for Clark and Washoe Counties) instead of separate facilities, requires better record-sharing between providers, and exempts mental health staff from following psychiatric advance directives in these cases. The bill directly affects criminal defendants, mental health facilities, county governments (responsible for transportation costs), and juvenile courts handling child placements. Key mechanisms include court-ordered admission criteria, jail-based treatment facilities, and updated data tracking for defendants in mental health facilities.
SB 262 transfers administration of Nevada’s Graduate Medical Education Grant Program from the Office of Science to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS). It requires medical institutions receiving grants to obtain DHS approval before eliminating or reducing residency training programs, with criteria including demonstrating reduced patient need and no negative impact on healthcare provider availability. The bill expands grant eligibility to include programs exceeding Medicare-funded resident slots and allows DHS to provide limited grants for new program development and staffing. It also directs DHS to explore using Medicaid funding to support residency programs, effective as of its passage and signing into law on June 10, 2025.
AB 472 prohibits Nevada school districts from contracting with J-1 visa program sponsors or recruiters charging over $10,000 per participant for teacher exchange programs. It directly affects school districts hiring foreign teachers through these programs and the organizations recruiting them. The law exempts existing contracts signed before July 1, 2025, but requires new agreements or renewals after that date to comply with the fee limit. This is a concrete policy change limiting costs for school districts using J-1 visa teacher programs.
AB 49 allows Nevada school districts and charter schools to hire teachers provisionally (for up to one year) without a Nevada teaching license if they hold a valid out-of-state license, have applied for Nevada licensure, and passed background checks. It requires schools to report these hires to the Department of Education and updates licensing rules to let educators use career work experience for endorsements in career and technical education, complete counseling/nursing training while working, and temporarily serve without certain endorsements while applying for them. The bill also removes the State Board of Education’s authority to disapprove licensing regulations set by the Commission on Professional Standards. These changes directly affect schools, teachers, counselors, and school nurses seeking licensure or endorsements.
AB 595 clarifies that "Executive Budget" in Nevada law refers specifically to the Governor's proposed budget submitted 14 days before the legislative session begins. This affects all bills requiring fiscal notes - those creating state fiscal liabilities over $2,000 or changing prison terms - by defining the term to prevent confusion in determining if a fiscal note is needed. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statutes 218D.415 and 218D.430 to require bill summaries to specify fiscal effects using clear categories like "Contains Appropriation included in Executive Budget." It ensures fiscal notes are only required for bills not exclusively related to the Governor's budget submission. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 300 requires Nevada Medicaid to cover mental health services provided by mental health counselors - including substance use and gambling counselors - at federally-qualified health centers, expanding existing coverage that already includes psychiatrists, psychologists, and other specialists. This directly affects Nevada Medicaid beneficiaries who access care at these centers and mental health counselors who can now bill Medicaid for their services. The bill mandates the state to seek federal funding for this expanded coverage and aligns Nevada law with recent federal changes allowing Medicaid reimbursement for these services. It does not change eligibility for beneficiaries but adds specific provider types to covered services under Medicaid.
AB 345 requires the Nevada System of Higher Education to create a public data dashboard tracking student outcomes by September 2026. The dashboard will show enrollment patterns (e.g., high school graduates entering college), remedial course usage, average graduation timelines, and post-graduation employment or assistance receipt - without personal data. It also mandates a policy defining and labeling courses using low-cost or free educational materials, effective in 2026. Additionally, the bill directs an interim study on student financial and food insecurity, including causes of temporary withdrawal and potential solutions, with a report due by July 2026. These provisions directly affect Nevada’s public colleges and universities, their students, and school districts collaborating on data collection.
AB 476 appropriates $500,000 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and another $500,000 for 2026-2027 from the State General Fund to the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas' William S. Boyd School of Law. The funds are specifically designated to support the clinic's provision of pro bono legal services to community members. Any unspent funds must be returned to the State General Fund by September 18, 2026 (for the first appropriation) and September 17, 2027 (for the second). This bill directly affects the clinic's ability to deliver free legal assistance, with no impact on local governments.
AB 416 prohibits school boards, charter school governing bodies, and school employees from restricting student access to library materials by removing, hiding, labeling, or defacing them. It allows materials to be removed only through a court order if deemed obscene under a standard similar to existing law. The bill also creates new felony charges for using force to block student access or leaking personal information of school staff or students as retaliation for accessing library materials, with specific conditions for the information-sharing provision. This directly affects school officials, students, and staff by protecting access to library resources and penalizing interference.
AB 108 appropriates $250,000 annually from the State General Fund to the Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program Account for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. This funding supports the existing Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program established under NRS 407A.605, which provides grants for outdoor education and recreation initiatives. The bill directly affects the program's budget, enabling it to continue administering grants without new eligibility rules or program changes. It became law on June 10, 2025, after passing unanimously and receiving gubernatorial approval.
