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.
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Maddy summarySB 280 appropriates $2.9 million from the State General Fund to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine to create a dedicated cleft and craniofacial medical team. The team must provide dental and medical care to children under 3 years old, and potentially children with special needs aged 3-18, through clinics open at least 4 hours per day, one day monthly (or more if resources allow). The bill requires the team to obtain accreditation from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association and establish partnerships with other Nevada educational institutions. All funds must be spent by September 17, 2027, with unused amounts reverting to the State General Fund. This bill directly affects children in Nevada with cleft lip/palate or craniofacial conditions who would access these new services.
Maddy summaryAB 415 updates Nevada's rules for handling abandoned vehicles. It raises the value threshold for issuing a junk certificate from $200 to $500 and allows property owners or law enforcement to place a 5-day notice on unregistered abandoned vehicles with unknown owners, which exempts them from having to identify the owner or send removal notices. The bill also requires tow operators to wait 48 hours after storage before disposing of such vehicles and prohibits them from falsely reporting their location to law enforcement to secure towing jobs. These changes primarily affect tow operators, property owners, and law enforcement agencies dealing with abandoned vehicles.
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 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 378 creates a pilot program allowing patients diagnosed with mental health conditions to access psychedelic therapy (using psilocybin, psilocin, DMT, ibogaine, or mescaline) under medical supervision in approved clinics. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health administers the program, requiring clinics to operate under strict medical oversight and participant approval. The bill includes confidentiality protections for patient data, liability immunity for program participants, and mandates annual reporting to the legislature. It also establishes an advisory committee and requires compliance with federal controlled substance regulations during the pilot phase.
Maddy summaryAB 276 revises Nevada's commerce tax by replacing the fixed $4 million annual revenue threshold with an inflation-adjusted threshold. For 2025, the threshold starts at $4 million plus an adjustment based on the previous three years' Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the West Region. Each subsequent year, the threshold increases if CPI rises or stays the same if CPI falls. This change directly affects businesses with Nevada gross revenue exceeding the new threshold, excluding revenue below the threshold from the commerce tax calculation. The bill updates tax filing requirements to apply only to businesses surpassing this adjusted threshold.
Maddy summaryAB 274 requires Nevada's Secretary of State to waive the standard $200-$500 fee for state business licenses for three groups: (1) eligible veterans, (2) gold star family members (relatives of fallen veterans), or (3) businesses where at least 51% is owned by veterans or gold star family members. The waiver applies to licenses issued on or after July 1, 2025, and covers the initial license fee only (not local permits). This policy directly affects veterans, their families, and veteran-owned businesses seeking state-level licensing. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 76.100 to implement this fee exemption.
Maddy summaryAB 145 strengthens oversight of veterans' benefit assistance and expands state support programs. It requires anyone helping veterans file claims with federal or state agencies (like the VA or Nevada Department of Veterans Services) to be accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, with exceptions for unpaid help or when federal law already applies. The bill also creates a state Veterans Coordinator to manage two new programs: a veteran hiring initiative for state jobs (including spouses of veterans) and a peer mentor program for veterans employed by the state. Additionally, it extends free annual state park permits to surviving spouses, parents, or adult children of service members killed in action. These changes directly affect veterans, their families, state employees, and individuals seeking veterans' benefits.
Maddy summaryAB 383 requires the State Board of Education to establish evidence-based regulations for tutoring vendors working with school districts and charter schools. The regulations must cover key elements like tutor-pupil interaction frequency, student selection criteria, tutoring methods (including pupil-tutor ratios), tutor qualifications, instructional materials, progress tracking, and data privacy compliance with laws like FERPA. This directly affects school districts, charter schools, and tutoring vendors seeking contracts to provide high-impact tutoring programs. The rules will ensure tutoring programs meet specific quality standards before contracting with schools, with implementation starting July 1, 2025.