Rep. Sandra Jauregui

Maddy summaryAB 280 requires landlords to refund rental application fees if they rent to another tenant without using the fee (e.g., for credit checks). It bans landlords from charging fees for minors in a household (like background checks for children). The bill mandates that all rental agreements include separate, clear appendices explaining all fees and tenant rights under law. It also temporarily prohibits rent increases exceeding 10% for existing tenants aged 62+ or relying on Social Security, effective July 2025 through December 2026.

Maddy summaryAB 191 authorizes collective bargaining for professional employees of state professional employers (such as the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada with 400+ professional staff) who are in unclassified service or paid outside standard classified pay plans. It establishes new procedures for recognizing professional organizations as exclusive bargaining representatives, requires state employers to negotiate within 60 days of notice, and allows salary deductions for union dues. The bill also grants professional employees the right to representation during disciplinary actions and mandates annual reporting to the Government Employee-Management Relations Board. This directly affects state professional employers and their employees, creating a structured framework for collective bargaining previously limited to other state employee groups.

Maddy summaryAB 98 designates April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" in Nevada, requiring the Governor to annually issue a proclamation. The bill directs public schools and educational institutions to recognize and educate students about labor leader Dolores Huerta's life and contributions to labor rights. This is a commemorative measure with no fiscal impact on state or local government.

Maddy summaryAB 480 updates Nevada's Fair Housing Law to allow discrimination claims based on the *effects* of housing practices, not just the *intent* behind them. It directly affects landlords, housing providers, and individuals filing complaints by establishing that a practice may be discriminatory if it causes a disproportionate negative impact on protected groups (like race, disability, or sexual orientation), even without intentional bias. The bill sets clear rules: complainants must first prove a practice causes disparate impact, then the housing provider must show the practice is necessary for legitimate reasons and no less discriminatory alternative exists. This change aligns Nevada law with federal standards for addressing systemic housing bias while maintaining due process for providers.

Maddy summaryAB 245 would have raised the age limit for possessing certain firearms from 18 to 21 years. It prohibits anyone under 21 from handling, possessing, or controlling semiautomatic shotguns or semiautomatic centerfire rifles, making violations a gross misdemeanor. Adults who knowingly permit under-21 individuals to possess these firearms face increased penalties, including category C or B felonies for repeat offenses or when a violent act risk exists. The bill includes exemptions for military members, law enforcement, hunting with proper licenses, and authorized shooting activities. It also added penalties for negligently storing firearms where under-21 individuals might access them.

Maddy summaryAB 238 creates tax credits for film productions at Nevada's Summerlin Production Studios Project to support infrastructure development and workforce training. It authorizes a 30% tax credit on qualified local spending (like equipment rentals, wages for Nevada residents, and services from Nevada businesses) for productions at the site, with reduced credits if workforce diversity or local hiring goals aren't met. The bill also establishes a dedicated fund to provide education and vocational training for film industry jobs, managed by a board. These credits are capped at $80 million annually per fiscal year and require productions to begin filming within a set timeframe after approval.

Maddy summarySB 435 requires manufacturers of vapor products containing nicotine to submit certifications to Nevada's Attorney General proving compliance with federal marketing rules. The Attorney General must create and maintain a public directory of approved products, making it unlawful to sell any vapor product not listed in this directory after its publication. Retailers, distributors, and wholesalers of these products will face annual unannounced inspections, and violations carry civil penalties. The bill directly affects nicotine product manufacturers, retailers, and distributors operating in Nevada.

Maddy summaryAB 241 requires Nevada counties and cities to adopt new ordinances by October 2026 allowing multifamily housing or mixed-use developments on property currently zoned for commercial use. It mandates an expedited permit process for developers and sets a 25-day deadline for appealing permit denials to local boards. The bill voids any existing local rules that conflict with these requirements. This directly affects local governments (counties/cities) and developers seeking to build housing on commercial-zoned land.

Maddy summarySB 258 updates industrial insurance rules by limiting reductions to workers' compensation only for "economic damages" (medical costs, lost wages, and rehabilitation expenses) when an injured worker receives payment from a third party, such as another company's insurance. It removes the requirement for injured workers to notify insurers before suing third parties and changes court procedures by prohibiting juries from hearing evidence about prior compensation payments. These changes directly affect injured workers, their families, and industrial insurers by ensuring workers are "made whole" before insurers claim any portion of third-party recovery. The bill also restricts insurers' claims to only the economic damages portion of any settlement or judgment.

Maddy summaryAB 501 allows Nevada school districts and charter schools to award elective credit toward high school graduation for students who complete approved outdoor recreational activities outside school hours. These activities must involve significant outdoor time and teach specific skills like identifying native plants, trail building, habitat restoration, or outdoor survival. Schools must set limits on credit earned, establish application rules, and obtain parental consent, but the bill does not require schools to fund or sponsor such activities. The policy applies only to elective credits and does not alter core graduation requirements.