Sen. Lori Rogich

Maddy summarySB 360 requires large hotels (over 200 rooms) and resort hotels in Clark and Washoe Counties to provide daily room cleaning for occupied guest rooms and conduct visual safety inspections of those rooms every other day during a guest’s stay. The law mandates hotel operators to ensure these practices, with exceptions for guest opt-outs (noted in writing), emergencies, or government restrictions. It also prohibits retaliation against employees who report violations or raise safety concerns and authorizes health authorities to inspect hotels and impose fines up to $500 for initial violations. The bill applies to hotels serving the public in Nevada’s most populous counties, focusing on tangible safety and sanitation standards.

Maddy summarySB 195 revises Nevada's mail-in ballot rules to improve clarity and efficiency. It requires county/city clerks and the Secretary of State to inform voters about mail ballot requirements and train election staff on processing ballots. Key changes shorten deadlines: mail ballots must now be returned before the clerk's office closes (not by postmark date), and voters have only 3 days (not 6) to fix signature issues or missing information. The bill also mandates post-election reports from clerks to the Secretary of State about mail ballot processing. These changes directly affect voters casting mail ballots and election officials managing ballot processing.

Maddy summarySB 209 updates Nevada's rules for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), entities that manage prescription drug coverage for insurers. It expands the definition of "pharmacy benefits plan" to include pharmacist services, requiring PBMs to disclose all fees and rebates to insurers and mandating that rebates be used solely to lower premiums or reduce patient costs. The bill prohibits PBMs from steering patients to affiliated pharmacies, discriminating against nonaffiliated pharmacies, or using deceptive pricing practices. These changes apply to PBMs managing coverage for insurers, Medicaid, and employer plans, with new annual reporting requirements for transparency.

Maddy summarySB 131 requires Nevada schools to implement age-appropriate human trafficking prevention education for students in grades 6-12 as part of health courses. The bill mandates the Department of Education to develop curriculum standards and training plans for school staff, along with materials for parents about the instruction. Schools must ensure at least one employee per school receives training on human trafficking prevention, and parents can opt their child out of the instruction (except for graduation-required courses). The law also specifies content for the curriculum, including trafficking prevalence, risk reduction strategies, and safe reporting methods, while requiring annual review of the standards. This directly affects public and charter school students, educators, and families in Nevada.

Maddy summaryAB 267 requires the Legislative Counsel Bureau Director to publish annual transparency reports by March 1 each year. It mandates detailed line-item budgets and ending balances for the Legislative Fund (a special fund for legislative operations), plus annual salary and overtime data for all Senate/Assembly staff (including the Secretary of the Senate and Chief Clerk) and Legislative Counsel Bureau employees. The bill directly affects legislative staff and the public by making budget and compensation details publicly accessible. It does not change spending authority but requires these disclosures to be published annually. This is a procedural transparency measure with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summarySB 356 regulates consumable hemp products (like edibles or topicals containing hemp or CBD intended for human use) by setting a THC limit of 0.3% on a dry weight basis. It requires manufacturers to provide lab test certificates proving THC levels are below detectable limits, prohibits sales to those under 21, and mandates single-package sales with no more than five servings. The Cannabis Compliance Board gains authority to establish testing methods, serving sizes, advertising rules, and penalties for violations, replacing the Agriculture Department’s role in setting THC limits. This directly affects hemp product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers operating in Nevada.

Maddy summarySB 398 revises health insurance prior authorization rules for medical and dental care, affecting insurers covering Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and public employee plans. It requires insurers to publicly list services needing prior authorization and their clinical review criteria, respond within 24-48 hours (depending on urgency), and have licensed physicians/dentists make adverse decisions. The bill prohibits denying claims if prior authorization wasn’t required for the care at the time, bans prior authorization for emergency services or certain pain medications for terminal conditions, and mandates equal treatment for mental health appeals. Insurers must also automatically exempt high-performing providers from prior authorization requirements and streamline appeals processes.

Maddy summaryACR 3 is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Nevada Legislature to honor the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) on its 50th anniversary. The resolution expresses gratitude for NCSL's role in supporting state legislators, fostering bipartisan cooperation, and strengthening state-federal legislative relationships over five decades. It has no policy impact or direct effect on residents, government operations, or funding. The Nevada Assembly and Senate formally adopted the resolution on March 27, 2025, with a copy to be sent to NCSL's leadership. This is a symbolic gesture, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySCR 1 is a memorial resolution honoring Kathleen "Neena" Laxalt, a longtime Nevada lobbyist and community advocate. It expresses the Nevada Legislature's condolences to her family and commemorates her 25+ years of service in Nevada government, including her work on agriculture, ranching, Native American community issues, and her mentorship of women in advocacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it solely serves to recognize her legacy and contributions. It was formally adopted by both legislative chambers in February 2025.