Maddy summarySB 91 requires Nevada state and local government agencies to include diacritical marks (like accents or tildes) in official records for people whose names contain them. Specifically, it mandates that the State Registrar of Vital Statistics, county health officers, and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) record and display these marks in vital records (births, deaths, etc.) and on licenses, ID cards, and driver authorization cards. The bill defines "diacritical mark" to include common symbols like accents, tildes, and umlauts, ensuring consistency across records. It applies to all relevant government documents issued by these agencies starting July 1, 2025. This change directly affects residents with names containing such marks, ensuring their legal names are accurately represented on official documents.
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Maddy summarySB 176 creates a pilot program for students in Clark, Elko, Lyon, and White Pine County School Districts to cover the cost of certified nursing assistant (CNA) exam registration (up to $300 per student) for those completing career and technical education programs. Students must complete their CNA course, choose the exam over a standard assessment, meet prerequisites, and pass the exam to qualify. The program requires school districts to coordinate with the State Board of Nursing to manage funding, schedule exams, and track participation and outcomes. The state appropriates $148,800 to fund this initiative during the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.
Maddy summarySB 228 appropriates $12.5 million from the State General Fund to the Cure 4 The Kids Foundation to establish and operate a Pediatric Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Transplant Program. The funds cover infrastructure/equipment ($7 million), costs for the first five transplants ($2.5 million), and two years of operational expenses ($3.5 million for 2025-26 and $3 million for 2026-27). The bill requires the foundation to submit annual expenditure reports to the Interim Finance Committee and allow legislative audits of program funds. This program directly serves children in the state requiring stem cell or bone marrow transplants, with all funds required to be spent or reverted to the state by September 2027.
Maddy summaryAB 219 changes how Nevada distributes revenue from its 9% live entertainment tax. Instead of allocating a fixed $150,000 annually to the Nevada Arts Council, the bill requires 1% of all tax revenue (including interest and penalties) collected in the previous fiscal year to be deposited into the Arts Council’s fund. Any remaining tax revenue after this 1% allocation must go to the State General Fund. This directly affects the Nevada Arts Council (which will receive more funding based on actual tax collections) and the State General Fund (which will receive the balance). The change takes effect July 1, 2025.
Maddy summaryThis bill provides $12 million to Clark County and $3 million to the City of Reno for rental assistance programs targeting elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and families or individuals facing unanticipated emergencies. Funds must be spent during fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with strict deadlines requiring recipients to submit detailed spending reports to the legislature by December 2026 and September 2027. Any unused funds must be returned to the State General Fund by September 2026 (for 2025-2026 funds) or September 2027 (for 2026-2027 funds). The bill includes audit requirements to ensure transparency in how the funds are used.
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 summarySB 403 revises education policies in Nevada, directly affecting public school districts, charter schools, and students in grades 1-8. It mandates career guidance and counseling for all students in grades 6-8 (previously optional for grades 7-12), requires the Department of Education to create career exploration materials for grades 1-5, and establishes a Subcommittee on Metrics to develop school performance standards. The bill also allows schools participating in competency-based learning pilot programs to use alternative schedules and enrollment counting methods for state funding. It includes $137,820 for a Commission staff position and $50,000 for Commission travel expenses over two fiscal years.
Maddy summarySB 245 creates the Advisory Council on Civics Education within Nevada's Department of Education to help develop and implement the State Seal of Civics Program. The Council, composed of educators, administrators, and civic engagement staff, will establish program criteria and assist the Superintendent in recognizing high school students who demonstrate civics proficiency through revised GPA and examination requirements. The bill appropriates $1.5 million to the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement to raise awareness of civics education and create related awards. This directly affects Nevada high school students, teachers, and schools participating in the civics recognition program.
Maddy summarySB 282 creates a Grocery Initiative within Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to provide grants and technical assistance to grocery stores in designated food deserts. The initiative aims to expand access to healthy foods in areas meeting specific criteria, such as high poverty rates and limited grocery store proximity (defined as rural tracts with 33% of residents >10 miles from a store or urban tracts with similar metrics). It appropriates $10 million for the program and requires the Council on Food Security to research food insecurity in these areas and submit a legislative report. The bill directly affects grocery stores in qualifying census tracts, not general residents.
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.