Sen. Robin Titus

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a new exemption to Nevada's tuition policy, prohibiting the University of Nevada Board of Regents from charging out-of-state tuition to surviving spouses or children of first responders killed while performing their duties in Nevada. It directly affects these family members of fallen police officers, firefighters, or emergency medical personnel who qualify under Nevada law (NRS 193.1678). The key mechanism amends existing law (NRS 396.540) to explicitly include this group among those exempt from tuition charges at Nevada's public universities. This change applies to all campuses within the Nevada System of Higher Education and does not require residency verification.

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 summarySB 215 creates a new system for issuing wildlife salvage permits in Nevada. It requires the Wildlife Commission to adopt regulations allowing people to legally collect wildlife killed in vehicle collisions or other accidental events, without charging a fee for the permit. The Commission can temporarily ban these permits if chronic wasting disease is confirmed in state wildlife. This bill directly affects residents who encounter accidentally killed wildlife, exempting permit holders from existing rules requiring tags for legally taken game and restrictions on possessing wildlife during closed seasons.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (SJR 9) passed by the Nevada Legislature. It urges the U.S. Postal Service's Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee and Postmaster General to create a commemorative postage stamp honoring John "Snowshoe" Thompson. The resolution recognizes Thompson, a 19th-century mail carrier in the Sierra Nevada who delivered mail on snowshoes during winter, saved lives, and served as a vital link between Nevada and California from 1856 to 1876. It does not create new laws or affect any people or policies; it is solely a request for commemoration.

Maddy summaryAB 81 exempts Nevada from federal law requiring seasonal time changes (daylight saving time). If enacted, Nevada would observe Pacific Standard Time year-round instead of switching clocks twice annually. This applies to all state agencies and local governments across Nevada. The exemption would take effect on July 1, 2025, under federal law (15 U.S.C. § 260a).

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 6) ceremonially inducts former Nevada State Senator Joyce Woodhouse into the Senate Hall of Fame. It honors her 40-year career in education (including 12 years in the Nevada Senate) and her service to Nevada, recognizing her work on education funding, healthcare, and job opportunities. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely a commemorative gesture with no legislative or financial provisions. It was formally adopted by the Nevada Senate on May 7, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SR 5) is a commemorative resolution inducting Pete Goicoechea into Nevada's Senate Hall of Fame. It honors his 22 years of public service, including 16 years on the Eureka County Board of Commissioners, 10 years in the Nevada Assembly, and 12 years in the Nevada Senate. The resolution recognizes his work supporting rural communities, agriculture, education, and natural resource management. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies. The resolution was adopted by the Nevada Senate on May 7, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 96 designates January 27 of each year as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Nevada, directly affecting all Nevada residents through state recognition. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging observance, specifically directing state entities, schools, and media to promote public awareness about the Holocaust and other historical genocides. Key provisions include formally adding this day to Nevada’s calendar of recognized observances and mandating the Governor’s proclamation to emphasize education and remembrance. The law builds on Nevada’s prior efforts, such as Assembly Bill 231 (2021), to improve genocide education in schools. This is a non-binding observance bill focused on commemoration and education, not regulatory change.

Maddy summarySJR 2 proposes a constitutional amendment changing how unopposed judicial elections are conducted in Nevada. It would require that when an incumbent justice or judge (in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, or district courts) runs without opposition, ballots must offer only "retain" or "not retain" options. If "retain" receives more votes, the incumbent is elected; if "not retain" wins, no one is elected and the vacancy is filled under existing rules for mid-term vacancies. This directly affects judicial candidates running unopposed in these courts, altering the election process from a standard vote count to a retention vote.

Maddy summarySB 103 revises Nevada's mail ballot rules to require that mail ballots must be postmarked by the last day of early voting (not the election day) and received by the time polls close on election day. It mandates county and city clerks to date-mark ballots without a USPS postmark, eliminates the previous rule that counted ballots with unclear postmarks received within three days after the election, and requires secure ballot drop boxes at all polling locations. This directly affects voters mailing ballots, election officials responsible for processing ballots, and individuals returning ballots for others. The changes apply to all county and city elections in Nevada, focusing on clearer deadlines and verification processes.