Environment (Recycling)

SB 461 allows Nevada's Office of Economic Development to approve partial tax deductions (for property, business, and sales taxes) for businesses planning to locate or expand in designated high-impact sectors, such as clean energy, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense technologies. The bill limits deductions to no more than 60% of annual taxes or 90% combined with other abatements over a 10-year period. It also creates a new Community Infrastructure Grant Program, expands workforce training initiatives, and authorizes tax partial abatements for businesses recycling materials or producing fuels from recycled materials. These changes directly affect qualifying businesses, economic development agencies, and workforce programs across Nevada.

AB 493 requires that propulsion batteries (used in electric vehicles) be disposed of through specialized recyclers, not in regular landfills, and mandates labeling with provider contact information. Battery providers must ensure battery health data is accessible, and recyclers, secondary handlers, and providers must report disposal activities to the state environmental agency. These rules apply to all propulsion batteries sold in the state, affecting manufacturers, recyclers, and auto wreckers handling electric vehicle batteries. The bill also prohibits landfill disposal and sets reporting requirements for waste management compliance.

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.

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.