Sen. John Ellison

Maddy summarySB 276 requires cities, counties, water authorities, and Indian tribes in Nevada to report water quality data and incident information (like sewage spills or pollution) to the state Environmental Protection Division. It mandates that local entities notify affected neighboring governments and tribes during water incidents and prohibits contracts that block such information sharing. The bill creates a standardized reporting form and ensures all reported data becomes publicly available to relevant local entities and tribes. This directly affects local governments, water agencies, and tribal governments managing water resources across Nevada.

Maddy summarySB 325 requires counties and cities with animal shelters (or nonprofit shelters operating under contract) to create a program waiving adoption fees for veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders. The program applies to pets aged 6+ months that have been in the shelter for at least 7 consecutive days, with one waiver per eligible person within a 6-month period. Shelters must verify the adopter’s status, maintain records, and report adoption data to local governments, which then submit annual reports to the Department of Veterans Services. The bill mandates these programs take effect by October 2026 and requires the Department to compile annual reports for the Legislature.

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 summarySB 202 amends Nevada laws defining housebreaking and unlawful occupancy by making it a crime to intentionally procure or offer a false or forged written rental agreement to commit either offense. The bill directly affects individuals attempting to illegally occupy vacant properties by using fake rental documents to falsely claim permission. Key provisions add this specific act to the definitions of housebreaking (NRS 205.0813) and unlawful occupancy (NRS 205.0817), with penalties including gross misdemeanors for first offenses and category D felonies for repeat violations. The law aims to prevent fraudulent use of rental agreements to circumvent property access laws.

Maddy summarySB 311 requires alarm companies (those selling, installing, or monitoring alarm systems) to either repair a defective system or refund prepaid fees within a reasonable time after a customer reports a problem. It specifically applies to customers with ongoing monthly monitoring contracts. If an alarm company cancels the contract due to a system issue, it cannot charge penalties, fees, or forfeit deposits. Violating these requirements is defined as a deceptive trade practice under Nevada law. The law takes effect for new contracts starting October 1, 2025.

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 summarySB 267 revises Nevada law to change how local jails interact with federal immigration authorities. It repeals a requirement that prisoners be informed before immigration status questions and instead mandates jails to share a prisoner's name and charge with ICE if they're charged with specific offenses like violent crimes, domestic violence, certain drug violations, or property crimes. The bill also removes a previous requirement for model policies to limit local law enforcement's collaboration with ICE on immigration enforcement. These changes directly affect county and city jails, detention facilities, and law enforcement agencies operating within Nevada.

Maddy summarySB 366 requires Nevada's Department of Health and Human Services to request federal approval for higher Medicaid reimbursement rates for mental health therapists, physical therapists, and other specific healthcare providers. It would increase payments by 3% for all covered services, with additional 3% increases for services provided in community settings (like homes or schools), in rural counties (population under 100,000), or in areas with healthcare provider shortages. The request must be submitted by October 1, 2025, and must align with federal reimbursement standards. This bill directly affects providers serving vulnerable populations in underserved areas, aiming to improve access to care through updated payment structures.