AB 532 consolidates multiple existing fee waiver programs at the University of Nevada into a single unified system. It applies to students meeting specific eligibility criteria (such as being a Nevada National Guard member, veteran's family member, homeless student, or descendant of a Native American tribal member) enrolled in eligible undergraduate or graduate degree programs. The bill requires students to complete the FAFSA if eligible, maintain a 2.0 GPA, and apply all non-loan financial aid before the waiver covers remaining fees. It excludes trade/vocational programs and ensures current waiver holders can continue using their existing waivers for non-covered programs until July 1, 2029.
AJR 5 is a constitutional amendment proposing to require the Nevada Legislature to follow the same open government rules as other state agencies when drawing or revising legislative district boundaries. Specifically, it would mandate that redistricting meetings be open to the public (per Nevada’s Open Meeting Law) and that all public records related to the process be accessible for inspection (per Nevada’s Public Records Law). This directly affects the Legislature during its mandatory redistricting duties after each U.S. census, as outlined in Nevada’s Constitution. The bill does not change redistricting standards or outcomes but aims to increase transparency in the process. (Constitutional amendment, not a substantive policy change.)
AJR 5-82 proposes amending the Nevada Constitution to allow the Legislature to regulate "modern lotteries" (distinct from current charitable lotteries) while maintaining the existing ban on state-run lotteries and special charters for operators. The bill would permit lottery ticket sales under comprehensive state regulation, similar to how charitable raffles by nonprofits are currently governed, but explicitly prohibits political subdivisions (like cities) from operating lotteries. It builds on Nevada’s 1990 constitutional change that legalized regulated charitable lotteries (via NRS Chapter 462) but seeks to expand this framework to include non-charitable modern lotteries. This constitutional amendment requires approval by two consecutive legislatures and a statewide voter referendum to take effect.
This bill proposes constitutional changes to increase transparency in Nevada's Legislature. It requires legislators to publicly disclose any financial relationships they or their immediate family have with organizations receiving funding in bills they sponsor, and mandates the Legislature to publish regular conflict of interest disclosures for each member. The Legislature would also be subject to the same public records access and open meeting laws that apply to other state agencies, with exceptions for personnel files, legislative audits, and security records. These changes aim to align legislative operations with broader government transparency standards.
AJR 2 proposes amending the Nevada Constitution to require that the full text of any bill or joint resolution be published online on the Legislature's website for at least 72 hours before a House can vote on its final passage. This change would directly affect the public, giving them more time to review legislation, and the legislative process by altering voting procedures. The requirement can only be waived if the Governor requests an emergency exception. The bill does not change existing rules about bill reading or voting thresholds.
AB 27 adds a new exemption to Nevada's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), allowing retired members to work for small cities (under 25,000 residents) or counties (under 100,000 residents) without losing retirement benefits. To qualify, retirees must not have previously worked for that specific employer, the employer must have fewer than five such exempt retirees, and the retiree must not rejoin PERS. The employer must pay retirement contributions equal to what they would pay for an active employee in a similar role. This change specifically affects retirees seeking full-time jobs in smaller local governments that previously faced staffing challenges.
AJR 4 proposes constitutional amendments to change Nevada's legislative process. It prohibits state funding for political organizations (like parties or PACs) and bans including nonprofit organization funding in bills that fund the next biennium's state budget. The bill also gives the Governor line-item veto power over appropriations in bills, requiring them to specify struck funding and reasons within 48 hours, with the Legislature able to override specific cuts. These changes directly affect how state funds are allocated to political groups, nonprofits, and the Governor's veto authority over budget-related spending.
This bill proposes amending Nevada's constitution to join the National Popular Vote Compact (NPVIC), which would change how Nevada appoints presidential electors. Under this change, Nevada's electors would automatically vote for the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote (across all participating states), rather than the candidate who wins Nevada's popular vote. The compact only takes effect when states representing at least 270 electoral votes (a majority) adopt it in the same form. Nevada would need to pass the resolution through both legislative chambers and secure voter approval before it becomes part of the state constitution. This would not alter how Nevada conducts its presidential election but would shift the method for selecting its electors based on national results.
AB 152 modifies Nevada's public records law to exempt state and local government agencies from providing copies of public records they are authorized to dispose of under an approved retention schedule. Specifically, state agencies are exempt when disposal follows a schedule approved by the Committee on Records, and local agencies are exempt when disposal follows a schedule approved by their governing body. This changes the general rule requiring all public records to be accessible during office hours by creating a specific exception for records scheduled for disposal. The bill directly affects how agencies handle public record requests for records covered by these approved retention plans.
SB 107 updates Nevada’s housing discrimination laws to align with federal standards. It directly affects landlords, tenants, and housing providers by prohibiting discrimination based on arrest records (for properties with five or more units) and capping guarantor income requirements at two times the monthly rent. Key provisions include requiring landlords to provide appeal information for rental denials, revising definitions of "disability" and "dwelling," and establishing new complaint procedures for the Nevada Equal Rights Commission. The bill also removes barriers for the Commission to partner with federal housing agencies without legislative approval.
SB 243 creates two classes of authorized third parties to handle motor vehicle services: Class I (requiring a DMV license with background checks) and Class II (for existing document preparation services with a local business license). Class I third parties can process registrations, titles, permits, and notarize documents, while Class II handles applications and basic submissions. Both must charge set convenience fees, remit all collected fees daily to the state, and use consistent vehicle terminology on emissions testing forms. The bill also updates towing rules for vehicles in residential complexes, requiring specific procedures when towing at a property owner's request.
SB 392 imposes a sales tax on the retail sale of specific digital products (like software, ringtones, digital books, and videos) delivered electronically to Nevada residents. It requires out-of-state retailers and digital platforms (e.g., app stores) with over $100,000 in Nevada sales or 200+ transactions annually to collect and remit the tax at the same rate as Nevada’s local sales tax. The tax applies to sales where the product is electronically transferred to a Nevada end user, with collection rules mirroring existing sales tax administration. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, and excludes occasional sales or transactions where sellers assume tax responsibility.
