Sen. Robin Titus

Maddy summarySB 92 allows insurance companies to immediately implement proposed rate increases or decreases for most insurance types (excluding certain health plans) while waiting for the Commissioner of Insurance's final approval or disapproval. Currently, insurers must wait for approval before implementing changes, but this bill permits immediate implementation pending the Commissioner's decision. If the Commissioner later disapproves a rate change, insurers must stop using it within 90 days of the disapproval order, though existing policies may require premium adjustments after that date. This bill modifies Nevada’s insurance rate filing law (NRS 686B.070) and directly affects insurers and policyholders for non-health insurance lines.

Maddy summarySB 248 requires every public school in Nevada to create and maintain an electronic, publicly accessible list of all print and digital materials in its library and used in classroom curricula. The list must include each item's title, author, unique book code (ISBN), and be searchable and downloadable on the school's website. It covers all books, digital resources, and instructional materials used in teaching, but excludes academic tests and audiovisual content. This bill directly affects all public schools by mandating greater transparency about educational resources available to students and families.

Maddy summarySB 205 requires Nevada county clerks to **mandatory use U.S. Postal Service (USPS) address change data** to update the statewide voter registration list, replacing previous optional language. It directly affects **county election officials** and **registered voters who move** within Nevada, as clerks must now automatically correct voter addresses using USPS data. Key provisions include: requiring clerks to **publicly post online how many voters were removed** via this method, and mandating they **mail notices to voters before removing them** from the list. The law phases in full implementation by January 1, 2026, after immediate preparation steps. (Based on NRS 293.5303, 293.5307 amendments in SB 205)

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 264 revises Nevada's property crime laws to strengthen penalties and broaden definitions. It removes the requirement that a person must "unlawfully enter" a business to commit burglary, making it a crime simply to enter with intent to commit theft, assault, or other felonies. The bill also expands "organized retail theft" to include single thefts (not just series), buying stolen goods knowing they were stolen, and lowers the felony theft threshold from $1,200 to $650. These changes directly affect businesses (through revised burglary rules), retailers (via expanded theft definitions), and individuals facing new or increased penalties for property crimes.

Maddy summarySB 385 requires businesses applying for certain tax credits or property tax abatements to agree to a workforce development plan. This plan must be created with educational institutions and lead to recognized credentials or skills for employees. The Office of Economic Development can investigate compliance with these plans and requires businesses to repay the full tax benefit plus interest if they fail to meet the plan's requirements. The law applies only to new applications submitted on or after July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 94 would exempt Nevada from federal rules requiring the biannual clock changes for daylight saving time. The bill allows Nevada to remain on Pacific Standard Time year-round instead of switching clocks in March and November. This directly affects Nevada's state government and all local jurisdictions, which would no longer need to observe the seasonal time adjustments. The exemption is based on existing federal law (15 U.S.C. § 260a) that permits states to opt out of daylight saving time requirements.

Maddy summarySB 302 allows Nevada county sheriffs to enter written agreements with specific federal agencies, enabling designated federal employees (whose primary role is enforcing federal laws) to enforce state or local laws within the sheriff's jurisdiction. The agreements must last no more than two years, specify which laws apply, identify federal positions covered, and outline revocation conditions. Federal employees covered under these agreements must obtain peace officer certification within six months (instead of the standard one year) and gain full peace officer powers only while performing duties under the agreement. This directly affects sheriffs, federal law enforcement personnel, and local communities where such enforcement occurs.

Maddy summarySB 365 lowers the maximum contingent fee attorneys can charge for most civil cases from 35% to 20% of the net recovery amount after deducting case costs. It applies to attorneys representing plaintiffs in civil actions (excluding medical negligence cases and state agency contracts, which retain their existing caps of 35% and 25%, respectively). The bill defines "recovered" as the net sum after deducting costs like medical expenses or attorney fees, and covers all recovery types including settlements and judgments. This change takes effect for contracts entered on or after October 1, 2025.

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.