Environment

signed · Nevada · Senate Jun 6, 2025

SB 464: Enacts the Interstate Mining Compact. (BDR 46-1125)

SB 464 enacts Nevada's participation in the Interstate Mining Compact, an agreement between states to coordinate on mining regulations and environmental protection. The compact requires Nevada to establish a program for conserving mined lands and protecting natural resources, including measures to prevent pollution and restore land affected by mining. It creates an Interstate Mining Commission with one Nevada commissioner (appointed by the governor) and representatives from other participating states, which will study mining impacts, make recommendations, and share information to address issues like land restoration and pollution. This bill does not change existing Nevada mining laws but provides a cooperative framework for states to work together on shared mining challenges.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates conservation, pollution prevention, and land restoration for mined areas under mining compact, directly advancing environmental protection measures.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 40: Revises various provisions relating to environmental hazards. (BDR 46-265)

AB 40 revises Nevada's environmental regulations for mining reclamation and solid waste management. It updates definitions to require stabilization of process fluids during mining operations (Section 13), expands the Division of Environmental Protection's authority to issue compliance orders and place liens on property (Sections 10-11), and clarifies how federal plans interact with state requirements for permits (Section 18). The bill also revises solid waste management definitions to include recycling (Section 28.3), requires detailed reclamation plans for mining (Section 17), and updates landfill permit rules to prohibit hazardous waste acceptance (Section 32). These changes directly affect mining operators, waste management facilities, and state agencies administering environmental permits. The bill passed both chambers and was signed into law on June 3, 2025.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires mining process fluid stabilization (Sec 13), expands enforcement authority for environmental protection (Secs 10-11), and clarifies permit interactions to strengthen regulations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

passed · Nevada · Senate Jun 3, 2025

SB 173: Establishes provisions relating to the environment. (BDR 52-585)

SB 173 combines multiple provisions affecting different areas. It requires food delivery platforms to let customers choose whether to receive disposable items (Section 2), bans PFAS chemicals in products like carpets, cookware, and food packaging starting in 2026 with labeling requirements (Sections 24-25), and directs redevelopment agencies to allocate 1% of certain funds for heat island mitigation through tree planting and landscaping (Sections 29-31). The bill also adds requirements for emergency plans to address severe heat during disasters (Section 33) and updates food establishment surface inspection standards (Section 33.3). These changes directly affect food delivery services, manufacturers, redevelopment agencies, and emergency management agencies.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBans PFAS chemicals (2026), mandates tree planting for heat mitigation, and requires disposable item choices - directly strengthens environmental protections and pollution control.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

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signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 59: Revises provisions relating to governmental administration. (BDR 45-300)

AB 59 revises Nevada's wildlife laws to expand game wardens' authority and strengthen protections for wildlife. It changes game wardens' enforcement role from a mandatory duty to a discretionary power, allowing them to enforce all state laws while performing wildlife duties. The bill broadens the prohibition against intentionally feeding wildlife to cover all wild mammals and game birds (not just specific big game), adds a new ban on possessing animal excrement or bodily fluids, and increases civil penalties for unlawfully killing a moose to $5,000-$30,000 - matching penalties for trophy big game mammals. These changes directly affect game wardens, wildlife managers, and residents who interact with wildlife in Nevada.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands wildlife protections by broadening feeding prohibitions, banning animal excrement possession, and strengthening game warden enforcement for conservation.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Nevada · Assembly Jun 3, 2025

AB 104: Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 48-383)

AB 104 establishes the Nevada Voluntary Water Rights Retirement Program, allowing the state to purchase or accept donations of legal groundwater rights for retirement (e.g., to protect rivers or recharge aquifers) through a dedicated account. It sets a hard deadline: the program will stop accepting new applications or donations after June 30, 2035, and requires the State Engineer to retire any purchased rights. The bill also modifies water conservation grant programs to include funding for replacing grass with water-efficient landscaping and adjusts eligibility criteria based on median household income. Additionally, it updates temporary water permit rules, expands water reuse policies, and revises water quality standard procedures. The law aims to conserve water resources while providing clear, time-bound mechanisms for rights retirement and grant administration.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes Nevada Voluntary Water Rights Retirement Program to protect rivers and recharge aquifers by retiring groundwater rights, directly conserving water resources and enhancing environmental protection.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Nevada · Senate May 31, 2025

SB 276: Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 40-750)

SB 276 requires cities, counties, water authorities, and Indian tribes in Nevada to report water quality data and incident information (like sewage spills or pollution) to the state Environmental Protection Division. It mandates that local entities notify affected neighboring governments and tribes during water incidents and prohibits contracts that block such information sharing. The bill creates a standardized reporting form and ensures all reported data becomes publicly available to relevant local entities and tribes. This directly affects local governments, water agencies, and tribal governments managing water resources across Nevada.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates reporting of water pollution incidents and public data access, strengthening oversight of water quality and pollution control.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 30, 2025

AB 429: Revises provisions relating to natural resources. (BDR 10-679)

AB 429 expands who can create and manage conservation easements in Nevada. It removes previous restrictions by allowing "any person" (including state/local governments, agencies, or private individuals) to establish, modify, or terminate these easements - previously limited to specific entities. The bill requires easement acceptance to be recorded to take effect and clarifies that conservation easements last indefinitely unless specified in the agreement or court-ordered. This change directly affects property owners, conservation groups, and government agencies involved in land conservation efforts by simplifying the legal process for creating conservation agreements.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands conservation easement creation to all entities, removing restrictions and enabling broader land protection. Clarifies indefinite duration, directly advancing conservation of natural resources.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 29, 2025

AB 194: Prohibits the release of certain balloons that are lighter than air under certain circumstances. (BDR 15-338)

AB 194 prohibits intentionally releasing, organizing, or causing the release of 10 or more helium or hydrogen-filled balloons (lighter-than-air) within a 24-hour period. It directly affects event organizers or individuals planning large balloon releases, such as celebrations or promotions. Violations carry a $250 civil penalty per balloon over the limit, recoverable by the Attorney General or local prosecutors. Exemptions include hot air balloons (if recovered), research balloons, and balloons released indoors. The law aims to reduce public safety risks from mass balloon releases, which can cause hazards like power outages or wildlife harm.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits mass balloon releases, reducing plastic pollution and wildlife harm, aligning with environmental protection goals.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 29, 2025

AB 192: Makes various changes relating to real property. (BDR 10-971)

AB 192 enacts two uniform acts for California: the Uniform Easement Relocation Act and the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act. The easement act allows property owners to seek court approval to relocate certain easements (like utility or access rights) if it doesn’t harm the easement’s purpose or property value, while prohibiting relocation for utility, conservation, or negative easements. The mortgage act creates safe harbor rules for common modifications (e.g., extending payment dates, lowering interest rates), ensuring these changes don’t affect mortgage priority or require recording. These provisions directly affect property owners with easements, easement holders, and lenders handling mortgage modifications. The bill makes no new financial impact on state or local government.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentProhibits relocation of conservation easements, directly protecting environmental conservation tools under the easement act.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment

signed · Nevada · Assembly May 28, 2025

AB 132: Revises provisions relating to water. (BDR 48-586)

AB 132 revises Nevada's water law to expand exemptions for wildlife guzzlers - structures that collect rainwater for animals. It increases the maximum guzzler capacity from 20,000 to 40,000 gallons and extends the maximum pipe length from 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile. The bill requires these systems to be developed by wildlife management agencies (or with their consultation), approved by the Department of Wildlife, and not conflict with existing water rights. This change directly affects state/federal wildlife agencies and private entities managing guzzlers for wildlife use.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentExpands wildlife water access infrastructure (guzzlers) to support habitat conservation, requiring agency oversight without weakening water rights or environmental protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Environment