Rep. Danielle Gallant

Maddy summaryAB 442 requires Nevada state agencies that make grants to private nonprofits to notify grantees in writing if payment is delayed beyond 30 days after receiving a valid invoice, and to submit annual reports of such delays to finance officials. It directly affects state grant-making entities (like government departments) and private nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Key provisions include standardized notice requirements for payment delays, annual reporting to the Office of Finance, and updates to the State Plan for Federal Assistance to include methods for managing advanced grant payments. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and excludes grants executed before that date.

Maddy summaryAB 376 establishes a 4-year Regulatory Experimentation Program for insurance innovation, allowing authorized insurers to test new property insurance products (covering real or personal property in Nevada) without full compliance with Nevada Insurance Code rules. Insurers must apply to the Commissioner for approval within 90 days, with products limited to 36 months of testing (extendable by 12 months). The program requires specific consumer disclosures before offering new products and mandates the Commissioner to report on the program by 2029. Additional provisions include a streamlined rate filing process for certain property insurance and updates to rules for reciprocal/captive insurers, such as allowing captive insurers to offer homeowners’ coverage.

Maddy summaryAB 289 authorizes Nevada's Board of Regents to establish a required financial literacy course within the Nevada System of Higher Education, which includes the University of Nevada. This bill directly affects public universities in Nevada by giving the Board of Regents the authority to create such a course of study. The key provision adds language to Nevada law allowing the Board to prescribe financial literacy as part of the curriculum. The bill was signed into law by the Governor on June 5, 2025, and became Chapter 284.

Maddy summarySB 201 prevents homeowners' associations and landlords from banning residents from displaying religious or cultural items (like prayer flags or cultural symbols) in their private living spaces, such as on doors or in units. It allows exceptions for displays larger than 36x12 inches, those threatening safety, violating laws, or containing illegal content. Landlords and associations must give 7 days' written notice before temporarily removing displays during repairs, store items respectfully, and return them within 72 hours. This law directly affects renters and homeowners in Nevada common-interest communities and rental properties.

Maddy summarySB 304 removes a requirement that a person must have previously been convicted of at least three offenses to be charged with vehicular homicide in Nevada. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 484C.130 to eliminate this prior conviction element, meaning prosecutors no longer need to prove three prior convictions for a vehicular homicide charge. The law now focuses solely on whether the defendant was driving under the influence (including alcohol, controlled substances, or other prohibited substances) and proximately caused a death. This change directly affects individuals charged with vehicular homicide in Nevada, streamlining the legal standard for such cases.

Maddy summaryAB 307 eliminates a 15% excise tax on wholesale cannabis sales (affecting growers and distributors) and increases the retail tax on cannabis products from 10% to 14.25% of the sales price. Revenue from the new retail tax must first cover costs for the Cannabis Compliance Board before any remaining funds go to the State Education Fund. The bill also removes obsolete provisions about valuing wholesale cannabis and updates funding sources for the Education Fund. This change may impact local government budgets, as noted in the fiscal report.

Maddy summaryAB 359 proposes a voter-approved exemption from Nevada's sales and use taxes for the sale of coins, currency, and bullion (like gold or silver coins) when sold primarily based on their precious metal value - not as money. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this exemption would apply to all applicable sales taxes starting January 1, 2027, and expire December 31, 2050. It directly affects sellers and buyers of collectible or investment-grade precious metal items (e.g., bullion dealers, collectors), excluding items sold for use as currency. The exemption requires items to be used as legal tender, security, or commodity, not for their face value as money.

Maddy summaryAB 133 requires counties to set aside 5% of excess proceeds from property sales due to unpaid taxes into a dedicated fund for technology upgrades in county treasurer offices. It revises deadlines for tax notices (changing from "5 p.m." to "close of business") and modifies procedures for property reconveyance, sale notices, and handling of unclaimed funds. The bill also updates fee limits for claim assistance, capping at 10% regardless of whether the property was a primary residence, and replaces hearing requirements with interpleader actions for disputed claims. These changes directly affect county treasurers, taxpayers facing delinquent taxes, and claimants seeking unclaimed property sale proceeds.

Maddy summarySJR 10 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to take action supporting the therapeutic use of specific psychedelic compounds like psilocybin, MDMA, and ibogaine for mental health conditions. It cites FDA Breakthrough Therapy designations and clinical trial results showing promising outcomes for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. The resolution specifically references studies demonstrating significant symptom reduction in veterans and patients with mental health disorders. It does not create new laws or regulations but calls on federal lawmakers to advance research and access for these treatments.

Maddy summaryAB 377 simplifies how Nevada homeowners and qualifying rental property owners claim property tax abatements. It allows owners to submit their abatement claim directly on the "declaration of value" form (already required when transferring property) instead of filing separately with county assessors. This applies to primary residences and rental properties meeting specific rent-based criteria. The bill updates existing rules to streamline the process while maintaining eligibility requirements like the property being the owner's primary residence or a qualifying rental.