Sen. John Ellison

Maddy summarySB 123 prohibits Nevada county commissioners and city governing bodies from passing any local rent control ordinances. If enacted, this bill would directly affect cities and counties across Nevada by blocking them from implementing rent control measures for residential properties. The key mechanism is adding explicit language to Nevada law (NRS 244 and 268) stating that local governments "shall not enact any ordinance or measure that imposes rent control." This is a procedural bill that would prevent local governments from adopting rent control policies, though it remains in committee with no further action allowed as of April 2025.

Maddy summarySB 204 modifies Nevada wage laws to apply to H-2A visa herders - temporary agricultural workers who perform livestock herding or production on the range under federal H-2A visas. It allows employers and these workers to create written agreements excluding meal, sleep, and personal time periods from wages, provided interruptions by work require paid compensation. The bill exempts employers from maintaining detailed daily hour records for herders, instead permitting the written agreement to establish total weekly hours. Violations are classified as misdemeanors, and the Labor Commissioner enforces these provisions.

Maddy summarySB 236 revises Nevada law to clarify rights for property owners and occupants in disputes over dwellings. It defines "squatter" (not a tenant) for summary court proceedings and shortens the time locked-out occupants have to seek reentry (from 7 to 3 days) and the time owners must store belongings (from 30 to 15 days). The bill also expands the crime of unlawful occupancy to cover taking residence in *any* dwelling without permission - whether vacant or occupied - without owner consent. These changes directly affect property owners, occupants locked out of dwellings, and law enforcement handling eviction-related cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes Nevada's bail rules for defendants who commit new felonies while on release. If a defendant is convicted of a new felony during their bail period, their bail must be immediately revoked and they must remain in jail without the possibility of being released again before trial. It removes an existing procedure that sometimes allowed re-release after a new arrest for certain felonies. The bill directly affects defendants charged with new crimes while out on bail and requires courts to follow this mandatory process.

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 164 extends the validity period for Nevada concealed firearm permits from 5 years to 10 years after issuance. This change directly affects permit holders, reducing the frequency of required renewals. The bill amends Nevada Revised Statute 202.366 to update the expiration date in permit documentation, while maintaining existing background check and application processes. The revised permit validity applies to permits issued on or after October 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 209 updates Nevada's rules for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), entities that manage prescription drug coverage for insurers. It expands the definition of "pharmacy benefits plan" to include pharmacist services, requiring PBMs to disclose all fees and rebates to insurers and mandating that rebates be used solely to lower premiums or reduce patient costs. The bill prohibits PBMs from steering patients to affiliated pharmacies, discriminating against nonaffiliated pharmacies, or using deceptive pricing practices. These changes apply to PBMs managing coverage for insurers, Medicaid, and employer plans, with new annual reporting requirements for transparency.

Maddy summarySB 219 amends Nevada's organized retail theft law to increase penalties based on the total value of stolen goods over 120 days. It establishes three penalty tiers: $3,500-$10,000 (1-10 years prison, $10,000 fine), $10,000-$50,000 (2-15 years, $20,000 fine), and $50,000+ (3-20 years, $30,000 fine). The bill requires courts to order restitution and clarifies that all thefts by participants in a scheme must be aggregated for sentencing. It directly affects individuals involved in organized retail theft rings, defined as repeated thefts from merchants or online with intent to resell or return for value. The law also allows prosecution in any Nevada jurisdiction where thefts occurred.

Maddy summarySB 310 prohibits government agencies from removing or destroying monuments on state or publicly owned land without the Governor's approval, except for relocating them to similarly prominent sites. It increases penalties for vandalizing such monuments, making willful damage a gross misdemeanor (instead of potentially a felony) and requiring courts to order restitution. The bill defines "monument" broadly to include statues, plaques, or memorials honoring historical events, figures, religious/civic purposes, or Nevada settlement history, as listed in official historic registers. This directly affects state/local agencies managing public lands and individuals who damage protected monuments.