Sen. Lisa Krasner

Maddy summarySB 346 updates Nevada's guardianship laws to better support adults with disabilities by strengthening the use of supported decision-making agreements (SDMAs). It defines SDMAs for legal purposes, expands the definition of "incapacitated" to include people unable to understand SDMAs, and requires courts to consider SDMAs before appointing guardians. The bill mandates that guardianship petitions include proof of SDMA education for the proposed protected person and that physicians assess whether someone understands SDMAs. It also requires guardian reports to explain why SDMAs aren't used and allows guardianship termination if a protected person enters an SDMA.

Maddy summarySB 114 requires landlords managing properties with over 200 dwelling units on a single parcel to implement two key policies: (1) conduct criminal background checks for job applicants who would handle apartment keys, and (2) create written procedures for securely storing, issuing, and tracking all apartment keys. Landlords must also maintain a log of key issuance and return, and provide proof of compliance to the Real Estate Division or law enforcement upon request. This bill directly affects large-property landlords (excluding financial institutions and real estate brokers) by adding specific background check and key management requirements to their operations.

Maddy summarySB 316 regulates pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the companies that manage prescription drug coverage for insurers. It prohibits PBMs from steering patients to affiliated pharmacies, requiring them to disclose fees and rebates to insurers, and mandating that PBMs pass all rebates to insurers. Insurers must then use these rebate funds exclusively to lower premiums or reduce patient cost-sharing for prescriptions, and cannot charge patients more than the insurer pays for a drug. This directly affects PBMs, health insurers, and patients by increasing transparency and reducing out-of-pocket costs.

Maddy summarySB 232 appropriates $750,000 from the State General Fund to the Evans-Kendall Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8071 for constructing a veterans and community center in Virginia City, Nevada. The bill requires the VFW post to submit two reports detailing how the funds are spent - by December 2026 and September 2027 - to the Interim Finance Committee. Any unspent funds must be returned to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. This bill directly affects the Evans-Kendall VFW Post 8071 and benefits veterans and community members in Virginia City.

Maddy summarySB 146 appropriates $1.4 million from the State General Fund to the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra for its United Readers Program. The bill requires the United Way to submit two detailed expenditure reports to the Interim Finance Committee by December 2026 and September 2027, and to allow legislative audits of the funds. Any unspent balance must revert to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. This is a funding bill with no policy changes, directly affecting the United Way organization and its program.

Maddy summarySB 212 appropriates $50 million from the State General Fund to City of Hope for an outpatient cancer treatment clinic in Clark County. It requires City of Hope to partner with the UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine for clinical training and submit detailed spending reports to oversight committees by specific deadlines (December 2026 and September 2027). The bill creates an Oncology Excellence Committee within the Department of Health and Human Services to verify the training agreement and monitor fund usage, with the committee expiring on October 1, 2027. Funds must be fully spent or reverted to the state by September 17, 2027, and cannot be used for purposes beyond clinic setup (e.g., leases, equipment, staff).

Maddy summarySB 367 establishes a Rural and Community Media Program within the Department of Administration to improve state government outreach to rural and historically underrepresented communities. It requires state agencies spending on public outreach, marketing, or advertising to prioritize contracts with designated rural/community media outlets (defined as local nonprofits or small businesses serving specific communities) and report annually on their usage and spending. The program director must maintain a statewide media database, provide agency training on inclusive outreach strategies, and submit annual reports to the legislature detailing contracts and language accessibility. This policy directly affects all state departments and agencies conducting public engagement, mandating a shift in media spending practices to better serve underrepresented communities.

Maddy summarySB 304 removes a requirement that a person must have previously been convicted of at least three offenses to be charged with vehicular homicide in Nevada. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 484C.130 to eliminate this prior conviction element, meaning prosecutors no longer need to prove three prior convictions for a vehicular homicide charge. The law now focuses solely on whether the defendant was driving under the influence (including alcohol, controlled substances, or other prohibited substances) and proximately caused a death. This change directly affects individuals charged with vehicular homicide in Nevada, streamlining the legal standard for such cases.

Maddy summarySB 206 requires Nevada's Fiscal Analysis Division to study the cost-effectiveness of state programs during legislative interims. Specifically, it mandates analyzing the potential return on investment for up to two new or revised programs and the annual return on investment for up to three existing programs each year. The division must submit these reports to the Interim Finance Committee by December 1 of even-numbered years, with the option to hire outside experts if funds allow. This procedural change affects how state agencies design and evaluate programs, focusing on fiscal efficiency without altering existing policies. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 95 gives Nevada National Guard service members the right to demand a formal military trial (court-martial) instead of accepting administrative punishment for minor offenses. The bill requires commanding officers to provide written notice of this right and allow at least 48 hours for service members to decide before punishment is imposed. It amends Nevada law to ensure administrative punishment cannot be applied if a service member has demanded a court-martial. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, directly affecting Nevada National Guard members facing nonjudicial proceedings.