Sen. Skip Daly

Maddy summarySB 102 bans creating, serving in, or conspiring to create a "false slate of presidential electors" in Nevada, targeting efforts to subvert election results. It classifies violations as a category D felony, punishable by 1-4 years in prison, up to $5,000 in fines, and mandatory jail time (6+ months) if probation is granted. The bill also prohibits convicted individuals from being elected or appointed to public office. Additionally, it criminalizes knowingly filing false election documents with a category C felony penalty (1-5 years in prison, $5,000 fine). These provisions aim to safeguard election integrity by penalizing fraudulent election-related conduct.

Maddy summarySB 301 expands collective bargaining rights to include specific state peace officers. It revises Nevada law to define "employee" for bargaining purposes to cover category I, II, and III peace officers working in the unclassified service of the State. This directly affects those peace officers, who were previously excluded from collective bargaining under existing law (NRS 288.400-288.630). The bill’s key mechanism is amending the definition of "employee" in state law, allowing these officers to negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions with the Executive Department. The change applies solely to state-level employees and has a fiscal impact on the state, per the bill's note.

Maddy summarySJR 10 is a non-binding resolution urging Congress to take action supporting the therapeutic use of specific psychedelic compounds like psilocybin, MDMA, and ibogaine for mental health conditions. It cites FDA Breakthrough Therapy designations and clinical trial results showing promising outcomes for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and chronic pain. The resolution specifically references studies demonstrating significant symptom reduction in veterans and patients with mental health disorders. It does not create new laws or regulations but calls on federal lawmakers to advance research and access for these treatments.

Maddy summarySB 386 updates Nevada's massage therapy licensing rules. It creates a pathway for out-of-state licensed practitioners (with at least 3 years of active practice) to obtain Nevada licenses after meeting specific requirements, including passing exams. The bill also revises the definition of reflexology to include facial pressure techniques, eliminates mandatory location requirements for board meetings, and allows temporary licenses to be renewed after 3 months (previously expired after 90 days with no renewal). These changes directly affect massage therapists, reflexologists, and structural integration practitioners seeking to practice in Nevada.

Maddy summarySB 313 revises Nevada's State Purchasing Act to change how state agencies handle contracts. It requires agencies to conduct market research and document justification before signing sole-source service contracts, and mandates an annual report to the Interim Finance Committee on these contracts. The bill also limits contract extensions for supplies/materials: extensions for price/scope increases under 10% can last up to 2 years, those between 10-15% max 1 year, and increases of 15% or more prohibit extensions. These changes directly affect state agencies purchasing services, supplies, and equipment under the Act.

Maddy summarySB 285 modifies Nevada's apprenticeship rules for construction trades. It prohibits the Labor Commissioner from issuing temporary "interim credentials" (which certify an apprentice's current skill level) and requires all construction trade programs to use only time-based training (measuring progress by hours worked) instead of competency-based or hybrid approaches. The bill also bans "career lattices" in these programs - pathways allowing apprentices to specialize laterally or advance within a trade. These changes directly affect construction apprenticeship programs seeking state approval and their participants, ensuring standardized training structures for this specific sector.

Maddy summarySB 266 expands Nevada's Student Loan Repayment Program for healthcare providers in underserved communities by adding new professions to the eligible list. It specifically includes marriage and family therapists, clinical alcohol and drug counselors, and licensed/certified alcohol and drug counselors as "providers of health care" under the program. This change makes loan repayment benefits available to these mental health and substance abuse professionals who work in underserved areas. The bill amends NRS 226.454 to add these roles to the existing list of covered healthcare providers and takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 299 changes how senior living community referral agencies operate in Nevada. Instead of requiring a license from the State Board of Health, the bill mandates these agencies register with the Division of Public and Behavioral Health under the Department of Health and Human Services. To register, agencies must submit an application (including a U.S. physical address), provide liability insurance proof, and pay a $1,354 fee for a two-year registration period, with renewal requiring the same steps. Agencies currently operating without a license may continue until 120 days after the Division adopts required regulations.

Maddy summarySB 189 establishes a licensing system for genetic counselors, requiring them to obtain a license from the Board of Medical Examiners through specific education, examinations, and certification. It prohibits unlicensed practice except for physicians providing genetic counseling within their medical scope or federal government employees. The bill extends existing health care provider rules - including confidentiality protections, billing standards, and disciplinary procedures - to genetic counselors and grants the Board authority to set licensing fees and enforce compliance.

Maddy summarySB 338 requires ticket providers for live entertainment events to clearly show the total price (including all fees) before purchase, prohibits hiding or misrepresenting fees, and mandates full refunds within 30 days if an event is canceled. It aligns with a new federal rule by banning misleading pricing practices and ensuring upfront transparency for consumers. Violations trigger civil penalties, increased damages for affected buyers, and criminal charges for willful breaches. The law applies to all ticket sellers - both primary providers and secondary markets - and replaces older disclosure rules for resellers.