AB 224 authorizes Nevada to issue $100 million in general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements for school districts in counties with populations under 15,000. The bond proceeds will be deposited into the existing "Fund to Assist School Districts in Financing Capital Improvements," allowing the state to make grants to eligible districts through the Office of Finance. This bill does not change existing requirements for districts (such as tax rate limits or emergency conditions), but expands funding access for small-county districts. The program becomes effective July 1, 2025, with funds specifically targeting physical facility upgrades like repairs or new construction.
AB 570 is a funding bill that allocates state money to Nevada's Department of Corrections for specific equipment and technology upgrades. It provides $324,664 for medical/dental equipment replacement in fiscal year 2025-26 (with $39,939 for 2026-27), $5,154,386 for vehicle replacements in 2025-26 (and $43,446 for 2026-27), and $161,526 for IT equipment in 2025-26 (with $133,153 for 2026-27). The bill requires any unspent funds to revert to the State General Fund by September 18, 2026 (for 2025-26 funds) and September 17, 2027 (for 2026-27 funds). This is a procedural appropriations measure with no direct impact on the public beyond supporting Department of Corrections operational needs.
AB 571 allocates state funds to Nevada's Department of Education for specific education-related purposes. It provides $1.1 million for 2025-2026 and $900,000 for 2026-2027 to administer educator surveys on working conditions, repays $1.3 million annually to the federal government for ESSA funds, and covers $560,000 for 2025-2026 and $495,000 for 2026-2027 for learning management system licenses and a micro-credential program. All funds must be spent by specified deadlines in 2026-2027 or revert to the State General Fund. The bill directly affects state education operations by funding existing programs and federal compliance requirements.
AB 375 allows licensed establishments (like bars or restaurants) to sell mixed drinks in sealed containers for off-premises consumption and deliver them within their licensed jurisdiction, subject to specific packaging rules requiring visible tamper evidence. It mandates a 50-cent surcharge per sale to fund alcohol-related programs (like ignition interlock initiatives), updates employee training requirements to include delivery procedures, and designates Picon Punch as Nevada's official state drink. The bill directly affects alcohol-serving businesses, consumers purchasing sealed mixed drinks, and local governments that may impose additional fees or opt out of the new sales. Key mechanisms include the sealed container requirement, surcharge collection for state programs, and revised employee training curriculum.
SB 7 revises Nevada law to expand compensation eligibility for lung diseases among first responders. It removes the requirement that lung diseases must be caused by exposure to specific gases (like smoke or tear gas), instead conclusively presuming such diseases arose from employment for firefighters, arson investigators, and police officers with at least two years of continuous, full-time service before disability. This change applies retroactively to claims filed before the law’s effective date. The bill directly affects these public safety workers by simplifying proof for compensation claims related to occupational lung conditions.
SB 481 allocates $1.65 million from the State General Fund to cover an unexpected funding gap for mental health provider services in Southern Nevada. It directly affects mental health providers serving adults in Southern Nevada by ensuring they receive necessary payments for services already authorized under the 2023 budget. The bill is a one-time supplemental appropriation with no new policy changes, simply addressing an unanticipated shortfall in the existing Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services budget account.
SB 35 strengthens penalties for crimes committed by prison staff against inmates and expands restrictions on prohibited substances. It raises sexual abuse of prisoners from a category D felony to a category B felony (1-10 years in prison) and upgrades unauthorized custodial conduct from a gross misdemeanor to a category C felony. The bill also revises the definition of "intoxicant" to include synthetic cannabinoids, chemicals causing intoxication, and other substances, making it a gross misdemeanor for staff to supply these to prisoners. These changes directly affect prison employees, contractors, and volunteers, while reinforcing prohibitions on inmates possessing controlled substances or intoxicants.
SB 493 allocates $2.87 million from the State General Fund and $15.04 million from the State Highway Fund to the Nevada Department of Transportation for replacing the Nevada Shared Radio System, a critical communication network used by emergency responders. The bill requires all funds to be spent by June 30, 2027, with any unspent balances reverting to the respective funds by September 17, 2027. It directly affects Nevada DOT operations and emergency services relying on this radio infrastructure. The legislation becomes effective July 1, 2025, following its approval by the Governor on June 9, 2025.
SB 132 appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to the Nevada Clean Energy Fund to support qualified clean energy projects in Nevada. This funding covers temporary project funding ("bridge funding"), technical assistance for state/local agencies, and administrative costs for the fund. The fund must submit two reports detailing how the money was spent to the Interim Finance Committee by late 2026 and 2027, and any unused funds must be returned to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. The bill directly affects clean energy projects receiving grants and requires strict financial accountability for the state funds allocated.
SB 498 allocates $10 million annually for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to expand undergraduate and graduate nursing programs at Nevada System of Higher Education institutions, plus $2.5 million for academic programming at Nevada State University's North Las Vegas site and $1.5 million for renovating Western Nevada College's Aspen Building. The funds may only cover operating costs like faculty, staff, and equipment - not construction - and must be spent by specific deadlines (September 18, 2026, and September 17, 2027), with unused balances reverting to the State General Fund. This bill directly affects nursing students, faculty, and staff at participating Nevada colleges and universities, as well as campus facilities. It became law on July 1, 2025, after gubernatorial approval.
SB 473 appropriates specific funds from the State General Fund to the Department of Education for replacing computer hardware, software, and office chairs across multiple budget accounts. It allocates $2,384 for FY 2025-26 and $4,768 for FY 2026-27 to the Educator Effectiveness account, with similar amounts for other accounts like Office of the Superintendent ($13,180 each year) and Student and School Support ($7,152 and $45,296). All unspent funds must revert to the State General Fund by September 18, 2026, or September 17, 2027, depending on the account, with no spending allowed after those dates. The bill directly affects the Department of Education’s operations and its budgeted accounts responsible for technology maintenance.
SB 90 appropriates $15 million from the State General Fund to create a grant program for teachers and school support staff (including counselors, psychologists, nurses, and librarians) to obtain classroom supplies and materials. Organizations will administer the grants, with a maximum of $500 per individual for requested supplies, and may cover additional costs if other funding is available. All funds must be expended by June 30, 2027, with unused amounts reverting to the State General Fund. This directly supports educators and specialized staff in accessing necessary classroom resources.
