Rep. Rich DeLong

Maddy summaryAB 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.

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 92 requires public buildings (owned by state/local governments) to provide free access to rooms or spaces for major political parties' state or county central committees during presidential election years for any purpose. For non-presidential years, it mandates free access specifically for precinct meetings (where parties elect convention delegates) and reasonable rates (capped at what other groups pay) for other uses. The bill directly affects major political parties' central committees by guaranteeing access to public facilities for organizing. This reinstates a provision repealed in 2021 and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises Nevada's high school sports regulations by prohibiting the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) from retaliating against schools or individuals advocating for policies. It bans athletic recruitment (e.g., schools recruiting students specifically for sports) and requires the NIAA to investigate violations, making recruited students ineligible to compete for a season. The bill also updates eligibility rules: students transferring due to military status, lottery school enrollment, or pre-10th grade transfers gain immediate eligibility, while schools cannot impose stricter rules than NIAA regulations. Finally, it clarifies appeal processes for disputes over eligibility or decisions.

Maddy summarySB 402 allows counties and cities to create "restoration improvement districts" around qualifying historic buildings (at least 50 years old) to fund their restoration. The bill authorizes local governments to pledge property tax revenue collected within these districts to developers, subject to a 20-year deed restriction preventing non-restricted business operations on the restored property. Developers must enter a written agreement with the municipality, and the district must meet specific criteria, including the building’s age and historical character. This bill directly affects developers of qualifying historic restoration projects and aims to incentivize preservation through local tax-based financing. (Note: Bill is pending, last action April 2025.)

Maddy summaryAB 300 appropriates $750,000 from Nevada's State General Fund to the Evans-Kendall Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8071 for constructing a veterans and community center in Virginia City. The funds directly support the VFW Post in building a facility serving local veterans and community members. The bill requires the VFW Post to submit two spending reports (by December 2026 and September 2027) and mandates that any unspent funds revert to the state by September 17, 2027. This is a straightforward funding allocation with specific accountability measures, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.

Maddy summaryAB 288 allocates $60 million from the state treasury to White Pine County School District specifically for constructing a new elementary school. The funds must be spent by September 17, 2027, or be returned to the state general fund. This bill directly affects the school district and students in White Pine County by providing dedicated funding for new school infrastructure. It contains no additional policy provisions beyond the funding allocation and spending deadline.

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 242 requires Nevada's Sagebrush Ecosystem Council to establish its habitat mitigation program through formal regulations, rather than relying on existing law. The bill mandates that these regulations detail how entities (including landowners, developers, and conservation groups) can apply to earn credits for protecting or restoring sagebrush ecosystems, or acquire debits to compensate for habitat damage. It specifies required processes for application review, appeals, and periodic oversight of approved projects. This directly affects businesses, land managers, and conservation organizations participating in the state's ecosystem credit system. The bill does not change conservation goals but clarifies the administrative framework for implementing the program.

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.