As Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Vegas Chamber, I am proud of the strong leadership and guiding direction the Chamber demonstrated during the legislative session. This Chamber lead with integrity, honesty, and a commitment to serving our members every day. Together with Governor Lombardo, the legislative leadership, legislators, and other business associations, we successfully helped shape the dialogue and achieved tremendous success on behalf of employers and small businesses.
The Chamber played a leading role as champion of good legislation that will foster job growth, economic development, and prosperity within the state’s business community. We were also successful in passing several Southern Nevada Forum priorities to improve our quality of life including additional funds for Graduate Medical Education, Fuel Revenue Indexing, and voting rights for appointed school board members. These initiatives will help train more doctors and expand our healthcare sector, ensure our community has the funding it needs for roads, and create a stronger K-12 governance system.
The Chamber also fought hard this legislative session to defeat several bad bills that would have harmed our economic environment. Thanks to efforts of the Chamber and our partners, these bad bills either failed in the legislature or were vetoed by Governor Lombardo. Nevada’s employers and employees were once again protected this session because of the Chamber’s efforts, engagement, and work in Carson City.
However, our work is not done. We have much to do to promote good policies and elect pro-business lawmakers. And that is why I am asking you to please consider supporting the Chamber’s efforts to keep the business community’s priorities front and center by contributing to BizPAC. Your financial support today will send a strong message and help ensure the continuity of our efforts, especially as vital priorities are determined and recommendations are made in the interim period before the next legislative session.
I encourage you to review this legislative report as it is intended to serve as a reference for the positions taken by the Chamber on over two hundred pieces of legislation and their impact on the employers and entrepreneurs.
Thank you for your support and as a fellow Chamber member, I know Nevada is stronger because of the collaboration that we undertook this legislative session. Thank you and I look forward to seeing you soon at an upcoming Chamber event.
Sincerely,
Janet Uthman Board of Trustees - Chair Vegas Chamber
As I reflect on the 83rd Legislative Session, I take great pride in the work that the Vegas Chamber undertook in Carson City. The Chamber once again was a tireless champion for businesses and a trusted resource for legislators, playing a vital role in driving sound economic policy for Nevada’s future.
The Vegas Chamber’s direct involvement in the legislative session protected employers and promoted a favorable business environment that leads to economic growth and job creation. The Chamber also championed legislation that will continue the investment of critical dollars in transportation infrastructure and public safety that are critical to the quality of life of our community.
Additional government efficiency and increasing transparency was another priority for the Vegas Chamber. This session, the Chamber successfully advocated for legislation that improves the Business Impact Statement processes, which makes it clear that state agencies must notify businesses of any proposed changes that may impact a business. We believe legislation like this will help save time and money for our members.
We were also instrumental in mitigating or defeating legislation that would have burdened businesses with higher costs, arduous regulations, and harmed economic development. Once again, the Vegas Chamber worked tirelessly to ensure that our members were not harmed by these types of bills.
The Chamber could not have done this without the collaboration and unified voice of Nevada’s business community. This collaboration with legislative partners and policy makers including Governor Lombardo is helping us build a stronger Nevada that is focused on fostering economic growth, attracting new businesses, and improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare in our state.
The Chamber’s legislative success was a result of active advocacy from you, our members, collaboration with our many chambers of commerce and trade association partners, and a strong commitment to advocate for policies that foster a favorable business climate and contribute to a thriving Nevada economy. Thank you for your membership that is essential to achieving this success.
Sincerely,
Mary Beth Sewald President & CEO Vegas Chamber
Every legislative session has its challenges and opportunities, which is the nature of the legislative process. It is a process that is driven by the common desire to make Nevada stronger and better for the future. However, what is important in the legislative process is how we achieve that goal for a better Nevada.
For the Vegas Chamber that means advocating for legislation that will strengthen the state’s economic climate for our employers, entrepreneurs, and their employees. It also means that the Chamber needed to defend our members against damaging legislation that could hurt Nevada’s economic climate and prosperity.
As the Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, I believe in the strength of our business community. The continued collaboration amongst our different industry sectors is unmatched and truly a point of great pride for me.
Another important factor in the business community’s success is the ongoing commitment by the Vegas Chamber to being on the ground representing your needs every day during the legislative session and working with our trade association and chamber of commerce partners.
This leadership and commitment by the Chamber to protect our businesses is one of the most valuable benefits that I receive and benefit from. Knowing how effective and respected our Government Affairs team was in Carson City gave me a piece of mind, especially when bills that could harm our members were introduced.
This mission was set by the Chamber’s state legislative policy agenda, “Why Accountability Matters.” This approach was based on the notion that Nevadans want accountability in government and that legislation needs to be driven by transparency and common sense.
It was the objective of the Government Affairs Committee, which is comprised of 29 Chamber members, to support legislation that was practical, fair, and based on consensus and opposed legislation that would have hindered our state’s economic climate. It has been the long-standing belief by the Committee that legislation should not be extreme or radical in its approach by special interest groups.
The Chamber knew it would be a challenge to push back on so many pieces of legislation, which could hinder economic development and potentially cause the state’s economy to falter, but we did, and we protected our members. We were also successful in our efforts in helping move Nevada forward with the passage of several key bills.
I want to thank our Government Affairs Committee for their leadership, their commitment, and involvement throughout the legislative session. Their countless hours and meetings were essential to our legislative success.
I also want to thank you, our members, for your engagement and support of the Chamber’s advocacy efforts this legislative session. Your voice is powerful and respected in the halls of the State Legislature.
Sincerely,
Hugh Anderson Government Affairs Committee - Chair Vegas Chamber
VEGAS CHAMBER END OF SESSION LEGISLATIVE REPORT
For over 114 years, the Vegas Chamber has been the champion and voice of employers and employees in Nevada. As the state’s largest and broadest-based business association that represents more than 70 different business sectors, the Chamber’s mission was to ensure that Nevada continues to be a place where businesses can thrive and grow.
The following report is a summary of key business legislation and other related proposals in which the Chamber was actively engaged during the legislative session.
BY THE NUMBERS
1,254
Numbers of Bill Drafts Requested
1,152
Number of Bills Introduced
57
Number of Resolutions Introduced
879
Number of Bills, Bill Drafts Requests, and Resolutions Tracked by the Vegas Chamber
204
Number of Bills Testified on by the Vegas Chamber
519
Number of Bills Signed by the Governor
87
Number of Bills Vetoed by the Governor
K-12 EDUCATION
K-12 EDUCATION
The Vegas Chamber has been a steadfast advocate for meaningful K-12 education standards and reform initiatives at both the state and local levels of government. The Chamber has tirelessly pushed for greater accountability, increased transparency, and elevated standards within the K-12 education system. These crucial factors play a pivotal role in narrowing the student achievement gap, enhancing teacher performance, and fostering robust public and private partnerships. By utilizing measurable metrics, setting goals, and assessing outcomes, it allows for the impact of educational programs and investments to be effectively measured and elevated by policy makers.
Elevating the quality of K-12 education is imperative for Nevada’s economic recovery and diversification. A robust K-12 education system benefits all of Nevada’s residents, attracting new employers and creating opportunities for well-paying jobs and promising careers.
The Chamber’s primary focus is to empower students to succeed so that upon graduation, they are fully prepared for either postsecondary education or the workforce. Prioritizing policies that foster various pathways for students is of utmost importance to Nevada’s employers. The Chamber’s unwavering dedication remains centered on ensuring the educational achievement of Nevada’s students who will ultimately become the future employers, employees, and entrepreneurs shaping their communities.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
K-12 EDUCATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 49
Revises provisions relating to educational personnel.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Education
Legislative Summary: AB 49 will allow Nevada educational institutions to employ teachers that earned their teaching license from other states.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it will help address one of Southern Nevada’s top priorities – the shortage of teachers – by creating another teacher pipeline for the state. By accepting interstate teacher’s licenses, Nevada will create a new pathway to accept well qualified teachers. This will provide another opportunity to improve student teacher ratios and better ensure there are teachers to meet staffing needs in schools including Title I schools.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Bill signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
ASSEMBLY BILL 155
Revises provisions relating to public employees.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 155 would have required student and teacher ratios to be added for discussion in collective bargaining agreements.
While the Vegas Chamber is a strong advocate for student educational outcomes, the Chamber opposed the bill because this requirement could place a significant burden on school districts and have unintended consequences for students in the classroom.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 26, Nays: 16
Senate Vote: Yeas: 16, Nays: 4, Excused: 1
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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K-12 EDUCATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 156
Revises provisions governing the salary of members of the board of trustees of certain school districts.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Erica Mosca, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 156 would have given voting rights to appointed members of the Clark County School District Board. The bill would have also increased the salary of elected school board members to mirror the base level of a county commissioner in the county that the school district resides.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as there is merit to professionalizing the Clark County School District Board. The Chamber has advocated for decades for additional legislation that facilitates greater reform in governance, accountability, and student achievement results within local school districts. This bill would have given greater representation to the parents in the community by giving additional voices and expertise through the appointed seats by granting these trustees full voting rights.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 24, Nays: 18
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Education. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 236
Revises provisions governing the selection of members to certain state boards and councils performing duties related to education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Selena Torres-Fossett, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 236 will require that submissions for the appointed seats of the State Board of Education, Teachers and Leaders Council, and Nevada Association of School Boards be selected by the two organizations that represent the plurality of teachers across the state.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it increases the talent pool from which the Speaker of the Assembly and Senate Majority Leader can select recommendations from and ensure that these selections ensure a broader representation of Nevada’s educators.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 32, Nays: 10
Senate Vote: Yeas: 19, Nays: 2
Final Action: Bill signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 426
ASSEMBLY BILLS
K-12 EDUCATION
Revises provisions relating to the organization of large school districts
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venise Karris, (D)
Legislative Summary: AAB 426 would have made revisions to School Organizational Teams (SOTs) that make decisions for a school, which would have provided for increased communication and involvement within the local community.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because of the proposed changes to these SOTs would have increased accountability and would have encouraged a higher degree of parental involvement by keeping the community well-informed on school operations.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Education. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 495
Revises provisions relating to charter schools.
Primary Bill Sponsors: Assembly Committee on Education
Legislative Summary: AB 495 would have revised provisions governing mandatory charter school restructuring. This bill would have allowed for charter schools that are empirically demonstrating progress to remain in operation.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have allowed for charter schools to continue the progress they are making despite potential setbacks that could portray an inaccurate depiction of school performance. The current system in place for restructuring charter schools mandates that schools must restructure if they have had negative performance in three years within the last consecutive five years, regardless if they show progress.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
K-12 EDUCATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 533
Revises provisions relating relating to education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Education
Legislative Summary: AB 533 expands a student’s options when it comes to open enrollment by allowing a student to attend a public school that is outside of their attendance zone within their school district, if that school is not at capacity. The bill authorizes the local school superintendent to establish an application and lottery process, which would include an annual deadline and notification process, reporting requirements, and the prohibition of certain factors that cannot be used in considering a transfer request by the student, and appeal process as well.
The Vegas Chamber supports K-12 educational legislation that provides parents and students with the option to ensure that they succeed in the classroom. The Chamber believes that open enrollment creates additional choice for families to select the education that best fits their students’ needs in order to achieve academic success in the classroom.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 38, Nays: 3, Excused; 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: June 10, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 539
Requires the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation to establish a career coaching program for certain pupils in certain circumstances.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Revenue
Legislative Summary: AB 539 authorizes the Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation to establish and manage a career coaches program for Nevada’s middle and junior high schools.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as career coaching programs are important tools for students to be either career or college ready upon graduation from high school.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
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K-12 EDUCATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 584
Revises provisions relating to education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Education on behalf of Governor Joe Lombardo, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 584 would have revised and created new provisions to establish a statewide system of accountability measures, criteria for identifying low performing schools, performance plans for underperforming schools, holding trustees of a underperforming districts accountability by empowering the State Superintendent of Instruction, the implementation of student centered reforms, equitable funding for both district schools and charter schools, utilization of literacy programs, parent engagement, teacher support, and efficiency in programs and reporting mechanisms.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it has been a long-standing legislative objective to increase student achievement within the K-12 public education system. This bill would have allowed for greater accountability in the operations and management of local school districts.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILLS
K-12 EDUCATION
SENATE BILL 45
Revises provisions relating to educational programs.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Education
Legislative Summary: SB 45 revises provisions governing the limit on grants awarded to Career and Technical Education schools, requiring grants to be based on the number of pupils enrolled in advanced courses, rather than the total number of students enrolled in a program.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because of the important impact that career and technical education and dual enrollment has on a student’s academic achievement. The bill’s grant funding allocation revisions will help give a more in-depth view of the needs of these programs and will support programs that help prepare Nevada’s students for the workforce.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 26, 2025.
SENATE BILL 133
Makes an appropriation to the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement to support civics education programs.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB133 makes a $500,000 appropriation to the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because the organization supports initiatives that inform and engage the local workforce, which fosters a stronger and more engaged community.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
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K-12 EDUCATION
SENATE BILL 135
Makes an appropriation to Communities in Schools of Nevada for the purpose of providing integrated student support services.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 135 allocates $1 million to Communities in School for the 2025-2027 Biennium in order to support integrated support services. This includes services related to academics, basic needs, physical and mental health, and social and life skills to pupils enrolled in public schools in Nevada.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because of the importance of offering these support service programs to students and student achievement efforts.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: June 10, 2025.
SENATE BILL 161
Revises provisions relating to local government employees.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Rochelle Nguyen, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 161 as amended in its final adoption pertains to expediting the binding arbitration process between local school districts and the collective bargaining agreements representing teachers.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill because it has a long-standing position about any legislation that would authorize public sector employees such as educators to strike. The reason being because of the potential disruption it may have on student achievement, impact on parents, and the economy. However, with the enabling right to strike language removed from the final bill, the Chamber’s concerns with the bill were mitigated.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 33, Nays: 9
Senate Vote: Yeas: 14, Nays: 6, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 29, 2025.
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K-12 EDUCATION
SENATE BILL 174
Revises provisions relating to pupils with disabilities.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator James Ohrenschall, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 174 would have required the Board of Trustees of school districts to develop policies relating to students with disabilities in order to accommodate the needs of these students. The Vegas Chamber supported the bill and the changes it had proposed in order to make public and charter schools more accessible to students with disabilities.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 175
Revises provisions governing the treatment of certain military credentials in the licensure and hiring of educational personnel.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Lori Rogich, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 175 enables certified instructors of the Junior Reserve Officers’ training Corps program in the United States Armed Forces to be eligible to receive their State Teaching License as an alternative path to licensure from the Nevada Department of Education.
The Vegas Chamber supports alternative paths to teacher licensure, especially for veterans. This bill will offer another alternative path to licensure that will help address Nevada’s statewide teacher shortage.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 0, Excused: 3
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 1, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
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K-12 EDUCATION
SENATE BILL 229
Revises provisions relating to education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 229 would have established benchmarks of achievement for a student to earn the Nevada State Financial Literacy Seal on their high school graduation diploma.
The Vegas Chamber has supported financial literacy initiatives for many years and supported the bill because of the importance of equipping students with these skills from an early age.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Committee on Ways and Means and failed to meet the Second Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 245
Makes various changes relating to education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Roberta Lange, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 245 would have created the Advisory Council on Civics Education and provided requirements for students to earn and participate in the State Seal of Civics Program.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because the Advisory Council on Civics Education would have served as a dedicated body to oversee and promote civics education across Nevada. Additionally, SB 245 would have revised the State Seal of Civics Program, which recognizes students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in civics education.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote was taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 17, Nays: 4
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Committee on Ways and Means and failed to meet the Second Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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K-12 EDUCATION
SENATE BILL 318
Revises provisions relating to charter schools.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Skip Daly, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 318 would have eliminated the authority of a charter school to enter into a contract with organizations that provide services relating to the operation and management of charter schools.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because it sought to limit the ability for charter schools to enter into contracts to complete necessary work for the school and could hinder the operations of the school and have a potentially negative impact on teachers and students in the classroom.
Position: Oppose
Assembly Vote: No vote taken in the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Education and failed to meet the Second Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 403
Revises provisions relating to education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 403 would have created a new commission to study student and school outcomes and will make recommendations to increase the effectiveness of Nevada’s school systems. Additionally, SB 403 would have implemented new workforce development initiatives within Nevada’s education system.
The Vegas Chamber supported this bill as it would have provided for additional oversight and accountability for Nevada’s state’s school districts. This new commission would have focused on studying Nevada’s education system, studying student and school outcomes, and making recommendations to enhance effectiveness. The efforts outlined in the bill were important steps to ensure that students and future workforce would receive the necessary tools that they need to to be successful in the classroom.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote was taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session. Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILLS
SENATE BILL 460
Revises provisions relating to education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 460 contains provisions that reforms and updates K-12 education standards at a statewide level including school improvement plans, principal accountability, and the creation of a school district oversight board. The bill also has governance provisions that expands the voting rights for appointed trustees, grants for literacy support, funding and the Education Service Center, which will provide certain assistance and guidance to low-performing schools and school districts, raises for public school teachers both district and charter.
The Vegas Chamber believes that a successful K-12 education system is essential to Southern Nevada’s long-term economic growth and success. The Chamber supported the bill because of accountability measures, targeted spending, and overall intent to improve the K-12 system with the intent to increase student achievement.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 38, Nays: 4
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Bill signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Sections 25.3 and 86 effective June 10, 2025. Sections 11.5 to 14.1, inclusive, 15.5 to 19, inclusive, 21 to 27, inclusive, 29 to 33, inclusive, 36 to 41, inclusive, 42, 44, 47, 48, 53 to 56, inclusive, 59, 59.3, 62 to 82, inclusive, 84 and 85 effective July 1, 2025. Sections 1 to 9.7, inclusive, 11.7, 14.2 to 14.7, inclusive, 20, 20.5, 33.1 to 33.97, inclusive, 41.5, 41.6, 52.5, 56.2, 56.5, 57 to 58.7, inclusive, and 59.5 effective June 10, 2025 for the purpose of adopting any regulations and performing any other preparatory administrative tasks that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act and July 1, 2026, for all other purposes.Sections 10, 11, 34, 35, 43, 45, 46, 49 to 52, inclusive, 60, 61 and 83 effective July 1, 2027. Section 25.5 effective October 1, 2027. Section 28 effective July 1, 2028. Sections 33.93 and 81.5 expire by limitation June 30, 2029. Section 15 effective July 1, 2030
SENATE BILL 470
Makes an appropriation to the Account for Charter Schools.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Finance
Legislative Summary: The bill appropriates $400,000 from the State General Fund to the Account for Charter Schools.
The Chamber supported the bill as it provides funds to charter schools. The Chamber has long advocated for the support and funding of charter schools as an option for students and their families.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41 , Nays: 0 , Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
HIGHER EDUCATION
HIGHER EDUCATION
The Vegas Chamber recognizes and values the crucial role that higher education plays in equipping students for successful careers. A robust higher education system is vital in preparing Nevadans for sustainable and well-paying jobs, while fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development through research and fresh ideas. It opens limitless possibilities for students and paves the way for their future success. Strengthening the connection between employers and Nevada’s public higher education institutions is paramount to Nevada’s economic recovery and growth.
That is why the Chamber believes a stronger higher education system is essential for fostering a productive partnership between higher education and employers, ultimately benefiting students. A stronger higher education system will allow for the advancement of student achievement, aligning workforce programs, promoting economic development, and enhancing transparency and accountability within the higher education sector.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
HIGHER EDUCATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 269
Revises provisions relating to education
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Reuben D’Silva, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 269 expands the applicability of the Student Loan Repayment for Providers of Healthcare in Underserved Communities Program to include a variety of mental health providers including family therapists, alcohol and drug counselors, and gambling counselors.
The Vegas Chamber supported the legislation as it will provide further incentive to pursue a career in mental health fields where Nevada is experiencing a shortage.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 40, Nays: 2
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 10
Final Action: Signed into law by Governor.
Effective Date: Sections 1 to 11, inclusive, of this act become effective on June 3, 2025 and approval for the purpose of adopting any regulations and performing any other preparatory administrative tasks that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act; and on October 1, 2025, for all other purposes.
ASSEMBLY BILL 286
Provides for a pilot program to assess the competency of applicants for a license to teach through alternative assessment methods.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Selena Torres-Fossett, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 286 will establish criteria for the exemption of certain requirements for an individual to earn a teaching license. The bill will allow for applicants to bypass the reading, writing, and mathematics competency exams if the applicant has satisfactorily completed a teaching pilot program.
The Vegas Chamber supported this bill as it is a priority to support alternative pathways to teachers’ licensure. This bill will help address Nevada’s teacher shortage by assisting well qualified teachers to be placed into the classroom.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Effective June 6, 2025. Section 2 of this act expires by limitation on July 1, 2029.
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HIGHER EDUCATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 289
Revises provisions relating to education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Duy Nguyen, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 289 grants the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education the ability to require degree seeking students take a course in financial literacy as a graduation requirement.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as the Board of Regents should have the ability to establish proficiency requirements for students to showcase financial literacy in order to graduate.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 345
Revises provisions relating to education.
Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Erica Mosca, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 345 creates a publicly accessible dashboard that displays data relating to student outcomes.
The Vegas Chamber supported the initiative to create a publicly accessible dashboard to track data in regard to student outcomes because it is good public policy to have this type of data available. The data being tracked will be incredibly useful to local school districts, Nevada System of Higher Education, the State Legislature, and parents.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 40, Nays: 0, Excused: 2
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Effective June 10, 2025. Sections 1, 1.3 and 2 of this act become effective on July 1, 2025. Section 1.5 of this act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
ASSEMBLY BILL 379
ASSEMBLY BILLS
HIGHER EDUCATION
Makes an appropriation to the College of Southern Nevada for the development of its Northwest Campus.
Assemblymember Brian Hibbetts, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 375 would have made an appropriation for the development of the College of Southern Nevada’s Northwest Campus.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have allowed the College of Southern Nevada to expand its resources and support greater access to higher education, as it builds a strong, skilled workforce in Southern Nevada.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILLS
HIGHER EDUCATION
SENATE BILL 181
Revises provisions relating to higher education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Michelee Cruz-Crawford, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 181 would allow for the creation of the Nevada State University license plate. The funds generated from this initiative will go to support student athletic programs.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it will allow Nevada State University (NSU) to have its own license plate design. The creation of this state license plate will allow alumni and supporters to demonstrate their pride for NSU similar to UNLV and UNR. During the 2023 Legislative Session, the Chamber supported the name change of the school from Nevada State College to Nevada State University to better reflect its academic mission and stature in the higher education community.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 33, Nays: 9
Senate Vote: Yeas: 14, Nays: 6, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 322
Revises provisions relating to the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Angie Taylor, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 322 will require the Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education to complete additional training throughout the year, mirroring the training of the Board of Trustees of a School District.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as additional training for the Board of Regents will help increase accountability of the Board and provide for parity across Nevada’s educational systems.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026.
SENATE BILLS
HIGHER EDUCATION
SENATE BILL 427
Makes appropriations to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Nevada, Reno, for planning, upgrades and construction for certain buildings.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
Legislative Summary: SB 427 makes an appropriation of $6.2 million to both the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the University of Nevada, Reno for the development of the Lee Business School and the construction of a life sciences building respectively.
The Vegas Chamber supported the appropriation for the planning and development of a new Lee Business School building, which is needed because of increased security modernization needs for the existing Beam Hall at UNLV, which currently houses the business school.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 19, Nays: 0, Excused: 2
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
HEALTHCARE
Accessible and affordable high-quality healthcare means a healthier and more productive workforce. That is why the Vegas Chamber has long prioritized advocating for policies that strengthen the state’s healthcare industry.
During the 2025 legislative session, the Chamber supported legislation aimed at increasing the number of healthcare workers in the state and growing the healthcare workforce pipeline through graduate medical education funding. The Chamber opposed measures that would have unnecessarily burdened the state’s healthcare infrastructure, including overly broad mandates that would hinder Nevada’s healthcare system and result in increasing costs, limiting access, and reducing services.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
HEALTHCARE
ASSEMBLY BILL 106
Ratifies the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Elaine Marzola, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB106 would have enacted the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, which is a reciprocal licensure process between states.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as the occupational therapy licensure compact would have helped Nevada continue to build a talented workforce for this vital health care sector.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 143
Enacts the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Elaine Marzola, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 143 would have enabled the state to join a dentist and dental hygienist compact, which would have allowed dental professionals licensed in other participating states to practice in Nevada without needing to obtain a Nevada-specific license.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it would have removed barriers of entry for qualified dental professionals, which is an essential step towards improving Nevada’s healthcare system.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
HEALTHCARE
ASSEMBLY BILL 163
Enters into the Counseling Compact.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Greg Hafen, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 163 will allow Nevada to enter into the Counseling Compact. The Counselling Compact allows for participating states to offer licensure reciprocity in other states for professional counselors, expanding access to mental health services in participating states. Nevada is presently experiencing a mental healthcare labor shortage.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it increases the talent pool for mental health services in Nevada and would allow better access in rural areas through telehealth services. Entering into the compact will also allow workers relocating to Nevada to have continuity of care should their original state also be a member of the compact.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Dates: January 1, 2026.
ASSEMBLY BILL 230
Enacts the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Elaine Marzola, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 230 will enact the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, which will allow an individual who is licensed as an audiologist or speech-language pathologist in a state that is a member of the Compact to practice as an audiologist or speechlanguage pathologist in other states that are members of the Compact. This legislation will allow Nevada to join the compact and licensed pathologists would have reciprocity privileges to practice in the state
The Vegas Chamber is supportive of the bill as it will provide another method for individuals to be licensed speech pathologists in Nevada due to a shortage in the state.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venicia Considine, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 259 would have made it illegal to purchase or seek reimbursement for a drug that has an established maximum price for a value greater than that established maximum. This bill would have further made it a deceptive trade practice and would allow for a private right of action for a violation of this provision carrying a designation of consumer fraud.
The Vegas Chamber opposed this bill as it would have allowed for a private right of action and limited the ability to recoup the costs of development of many of these drugs.
Position: Oppose
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 282
Revises provisions related to billing for health care.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember David Orentlicher, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 282 would have required the reimbursement of overpayments on medical bills, providing a 30 day window for providers to review notices of overpayment and establishing penalties for violations.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill because of several technical aspects of the bill that created significant challenges for providers. This bill proposed no statute of limitations to file a notice for review while current requirements for retention of medical records is five years, which could have created significant delays in providing a review. Furthermore, the original penalties outlined in the bill could have caused the revocation or suspension of a healthcare provider’s license as a result of a clerical error outside of their control. An amendment that was adopted addresses the concerns from the Chamber regarding the fines and penalties, which were primary reasons for opposition to the bill.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 26, Nays: 16
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
HEALTHCARE
ASSEMBLY BILL 304
Creates a pilot program relating to electromagnetic brain pulse treatment.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venise Karris, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 304 creates a pilot program to study Electromagnetic brain pulse treatment (EMBP) in treating Substance Abuse Disorder, Gambling Addiction Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it will help gather a body of findings and data points to determine the efficacy of this noninvasive treatment and develop this industry accordingly with state oversight.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 0, Excused: 3
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nay: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025, and expires by limitation on September 30, 2027.
ASSEMBLY BILL 326
Revises provisions relating to the designation of hospitals as centers for the treatment of trauma.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Greg Koenig, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 326 would have authorized the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to conduct a study during the 2025-2026 interim the current system and future needs for the treatment of trauma in Nevada.
The Vegas Chamber supported the creation of the study because of the ongoing need for healthcare service throughout the state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
HEALTHCARE
ASSEMBLY BILL 334
Revises provisions relating to oral health.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Heidi Kasama, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 334 removes a requirement for dental hygienist license applicants to practice in another state for five years immediately prior to applying.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as no state board or agency should adopt regulations that hinder an applicant’s ability to be licensed in Nevada if they have practiced time in another state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 343
Makes revisions relating to health care.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Speaker Steve Yeager, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 343 requires hospitals to post about pricing of services and penalties if it fails to comply with those laws. The bill also requires a hospital to compile, publish and update annually a list of standard charges for all items and services provided by the hospital. It also mandates a list of shoppable services provided by the hospital; and a list of the shoppable services that appear on a list of certain shoppable services specified by the federal government and that the hospital does not provide. If the hospital fails to comply, it would not be able to collect debt from services provided to the patient. It would also require a hospital to annually report to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services facility fees for outpatient services provided in offcampus facilities.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill because of the excessive fine structure and the possibility that a hospital’s operating license could be revoked or suspended for an administrative error. The original bill would have also allowed a hospital to be subjected to class action lawsuits and expensive litigation costs. An amendment was adopted that would remove the private right of action provisions, which mitigated the Vegas Chamber’s concerns.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 40, Nays: 0, Excused: 2
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Bill signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 30, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
HEALTHCARE
ASSEMBLY BILL 349
Makes revisions relating to health care.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember David Orentlicher, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 349 would have set maximum values paid to hospitals for treatments of members of the Public Employee Benefits Program, or any local government employee.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the price setting measure as it would have impacted the economic viability of Nevada’s healthcare facilities. Uninsured patients, Medicaid recipients, and Medicare recipients make up more than 60% of patient loads and the reimbursement rate is below the cost of the service provided. Private insureds typically make up for that disparity in their rates, and by adding this group, this bill would have passed on those additional costs to Nevada’s workers by way of their insurance premiums.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Health and Human Services. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 395
Revises provisions relating to services to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Erica Roth, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 395 would have established requirements for healthcare facilities relating to accommodating individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as originally drafted because it would have prescribed accommodations that would have been challenging for facilities across the state to comply with. However, a proposed amendment would have addressed many of these concerns by allowing for virtual interpretation services, exempting emergent medical services (i.e. ambulances) where critical care would need to take precedence, and requiring advanced notice for in person services was adopted, mitigating the concerns of the Chamber.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: No vote was taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILLS
HEALTHCARE
SENATE BILL 182
Revises provisions relating to the staffing of health care facilities.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Rochelle Nguyen, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 182 would require hospitals to establish nurse staffing committees, implement and compile with specific nurse staffing ratios to patients for care, and maintain certain records containing information relevant for measuring the compliance of the hospital with the nurseto-patient ratios.
The Vegas Chamber is opposed to the premise of nurse staffing ratio because it can hinder real-time clinical judgment and flexibility that is needed in the hospital setting as it relates to patient care. The Chamber is also concerned that these provisions would limit innovation, impact the quality of care, and could negatively impact Nevada’s healthcare system across the state.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 184
Prohibits the use of latex in certain circumstances.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Jeff Stone, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 184 would have prohibited the use of latex gloves and latex equipment in medical and restaurant settings.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill originally as this prohibition would have impacted numerous processes in the restaurant and healthcare industries. On the medical front, this bill would have adverse impacts in certain surgical settings, and there is concern about certain medical kits that also primarily use latex. For restaurants there is considerable concern on the need to replace certain equipment and the costs associated with these changes. An amendment narrowed the scope of this bill and ensured continuity of care in cases of emergency and did not apply to restaurant equipment.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Committee on Health and Human Services and failed to meet the First Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILLS
HEALTHCARE
SENATE BILL 192
Revises provisions relating to public health.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Dina Neal, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 192 relates to several provisions of healthcare including requiring Medicaid and other insurers to cover doula services and offering a qualified sign language interpreter. The bill would have also prohibited a hospital from entering into a noncompetition agreement with healthcare providers. The bill would have also prohibited a health carrier or a health insurance administrator from providing healthcare services directly to patients.
The Vegas Chamber concerns were with the provisions relating to the restrictions that would be placed on healthcare providers by the bill. The Vegas Chamber believed there could be unintended consequences for healthcare services, which may also result in increasing healthcare costs for Nevadans. An amendment relating to the fines and licensing removed the Chamber’s concerns with the bill.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 7, Excused: 1
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate on the fourth reprint of the bill. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 251
Revises provisions relating to psychological assistants, psychological interns and psychological trainees.
Primary Sponsors: State Senator Melanie Schieble, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 251 allows for the issuance of a provisional license instead of a registration to psychological assistants and psychological interns by the State Board of Psychological Examiners.
The Vegas Chamber is in support of the bill because it would expand Nevadans’ access to psychological services by allowing doctoral students to provide services under the guidance of the Board of Psychological Examiners. The Chamber believes that legislation such as SB 251 will help address the ongoing shortage of mental health services and providers throughout the state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Section 29 effective May 31, 2025. Sections 1 to 28, inclusive, effective May 31, 2025 for the purpose of adopting regulations and performing any other preparatory administrative tasks that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act and January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
SENATE BILLS
HEALTHCARE
SENATE BILL 262
Revises provisions relating to graduate medical education.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Julie Pazina, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 262 moves the Account for Graduate Medical Education (GME) Grant Program to the Office of Health and Human Services and makes an appropriation to the account to support GME funding.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as increasing GME funding is a priority of the business community. By supporting this program, Nevada can help address the ongoing doctor shortage by training new doctors in this state and which will help keep them here in Nevada.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays:
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 294
Revises provisions relating to physician assistants.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Edgar Flores, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 294 would have made significant changes to the scope of physician assistants.
The Vegas Chamber has concerns regarding the removal of supervision within a number of specialized practices. While the Chamber recognizes the need for increased healthcare access in the state, there was an underlying concern that this bill could impact the oversight and quality of care for Nevadans.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly
Senate Vote: Yeas: 15, Nays: 6
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Committee on Commerce and Labor and failed to meet the Second Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILLS HEALTHCARE
SENATE BILL 317
Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Skip Daly, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 317 pertains to changing various provisions of the state’s compensation system such as requiring insurers to list a certain number of providers for each speciality, annual posting mandates, certified filings, changes to the appeal process, and disability claims submitted by employees.
The Vegas Chamber’s original concerns with the bill were mitigated with an amendment that was adopted.
The amendment’s intent is to address the concerns of increasing the cost of workers compensation rates paid by employers, the negative impact it would have on providers, and additional regulations that were proposed in the original version of the bill.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 1, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 349
Revises provisions relating to anatomical gifts.
Primary Bill Sponsors: State Senator Julie Pazina, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 349 authorizes a procurement organization to transport a body part to facilitate an anatomical gift.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it will allow procurement organizations to transport anatomical gifts, which ensures effective and speedy organ donation.
Primary Bill Sponsors: State Senator Skip Daly, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 376 authorizes the option of using out-of-panel physicians for occupational heart and lung disease when fewer than 12 physicians are on a panel and seeks to penalize organizations for a delay of reimbursement for these out-of-panel costs.
The Vegas Chamber was originally concerned about the bill because of the additional costs that may occur to local governments that provide healthcare coverage to its employees. However, an amendment addressed the scope of those concerns by the Chamber.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 40, Nays: 0, Excused: 2
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILLS HEALTHCARE
SENATE BILL 410
Revises provisions relating to public employees.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
Legislative Summary: SB 410 would have mandated the inclusion of dependent healthcare in collective bargaining agreements for public employers.
The Vegas Chamber opposed SB 410 as this issue belongs in collective bargaining negotiations and mandating in statute could cause significant increases in costs to public employers and taxpayers.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 35, Nays: 7
Senate Vote: Yeas: 15, Nays: 6
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 424
Requires an assessment to be imposed on private emergency medical transport providers.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Health and Human Services
Legislative Summary: SB 424 creates an assessment on private emergency medical transport companies and provides for additional reimbursement.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as this assessment would provide a stable funding source to improve data infrastructure which is crucial to public health. By providing for this additional sustainability for ambulance services, this bill also creates a positive economic impact in the community by better serving local vital health care services.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 38, Nays: 3, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 16, Nays: 4, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Supporting and modernizing the state’s economic development was a common theme this legislative session. Policies developed and passed by lawmakers shape Nevada’s business environment and can carry significant weight when out-of-state employers are considering doing business in Nevada, especially when it comes to talent pipelines. Attracting new businesses is only part of Nevada’s future and its economic development initiatives. It is essential to recognize and support existing small businesses, as well, since they are the backbone of Nevada’s economic success.
During the session, the Chamber collaborated with stakeholders, partners and member businesses to shape legislation in a way that will attract new businesses to the state and mitigated policies that would have adverse implications for businesses in the state. The Chamber maintains ongoing partnerships with various state agencies, local government entities, and private sector collaborators to encourage economic development and job creation.
ASSEMBLY BILL 117
ASSEMBLY BILLS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Revises provisions relating to special license plates.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Tracy Brown May, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB117 creates the Las Vegas Aces License Plate and establishes provisions for the revenue generated from this program.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as fans of the Las Vegas Aces would have been able to help contribute to the Aces’ Foundation through the purchase of this speciality license plate from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles. The Aces Foundation works to support health and fitness for disadvantaged children and families as well as supporting education and women’s sports.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 160
Creates
the Nevada-Ireland Trade Commission
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember P.K. O’Neill, (R) and Speaker Steve Yeager, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 160 creates the Nevada-Ireland Trade Commission, which will be dedicated to promoting economic activity and strengthening the relationship between Nevada and Ireland.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have provided an opportunity to expand economic development efforts and bolster economic relations between Nevada and Ireland.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ASSEMBLY BILL 238
Enacts the Nevada Studio Infrastructure Jobs and Workforce Training Act.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Sandra Jauregui, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 238 would have enacted the Nevada Studio Infrastructure Jobs and Workforce Training Act, which would have allocated $95 Million per year in transferable tax credits for the development of the Summerlin Production Studios Project, and extended those credits for qualified productions at that location upon completion of the project. An amendment was introduced on Sine Die that would have made this bill a study on the viability of the film industry coming to Nevada instead of offering tax credits.
The Chamber is supportive of economic development and incentivizing the film industry expanding to Nevada. However the initial hearing was prior to the economic forum on May 1st, and this bill did not receive a second hearing, leading to the Chamber monitoring this measure.
Position: Monitor
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 22, Nays: 20
Senate Vote: No Vote was taken by the Senate
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Finance. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 248
Ratifies the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Elaine Marzola, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 248 will allow for the State of Nevada to enact the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing for practitioners in other participating states to practice in Nevada. The Vegas Chamber supported this bill as it allows for additional practitioners to serve Nevadans in an industry where the state is critically in need of service providers.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ASSEMBLY BILL 254
Revises provisions relating to grants.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Erica Mosca, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 254 would have created the Community Project Grant Program, which would have been a competitive merit-based grant process for non-profits. The program would have been managed by the Office of Federal Assistance.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have helped provide additional monetary resources to Nevada’s non-profits. These nonprofits offer many Nevada’s with a variety of essential services and programs.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 314
Revises provisions relating to economic development.
Primary Bill Sponsor: : Assemblymember Rebecca Edgeworth, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB314 would have expanded on previous workforce pipeline efforts by creating a fund to reimburse tuition for teachers to also include healthcare workers.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as data shows that students who complete both undergraduate and graduate medical education in Nevada are significantly more likely to stay in Nevada to practice. The state has a significant need for healthcare workers and this pipeline aimed to increase the state’s homegrown talent pool.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ASSEMBLY BILL 427
Revises provisions relating to public financial administration.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Speaker Steve Yeager, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 427 would have made changes to the Nevada Capital Investment Corporation to allow for the creation of a venture capital fund that would have allowed for investment in local businesses for start-up, expansion, and early stage investment.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it provides additional resources to support new small businesses. These efforts would have complimented the rapid growth of business accelerator programs that have been expanded by the U.S. Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: No vote taken in the Senate
Final Action: This bill failed as no vote was taken in the Senate Committee on Government Affairs. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 462
Revises provisions relating to economic development.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Shea Backus, (D)
Legislative Summary: AAB 462 allows for the creation of industrial areas and tax increment zones around inland ports. The bill also provides for the enhancement of the teacher talent pipeline programs offered by the state. Furthermore, the bill streamlines access to the funds that are made available to foster growth in the educational talent pool of the state.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would stimulate investment, attract new businesses, and create additional job opportunities in these newly designated areas. The permissive language to create tax increment zones will also allow for the funding of essential infrastructure while mitigating the impact to taxpayers.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ASSEMBLY BILL 540
Revises provisions relating to governmental administration.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Government Affairs on behalf of Governor Joe Lombardo, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 540 revises provisions relating to governmental administration by increasing the availability of attainable housing in Nevada. The bill aims to significantly increase the availability of attainable housing through a multi-pronged approach including the creation of the Nevada Attainable Housing Account, which includes an appropriation that will provide direct financial resources for housing development and assistance programs. The bill also provides expedited approval processes at both local government and reviewing agency levels aim to reduce delays in project development. The bill encourages local governments to offer various incentives, such as fee reductions, land discounts, and density bonuses, to promote attainable housing projects.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as there have been factors such as the lack of access to federal land for development, inflation, cost of materials, regulatory processes, and financing that have added to the challenges of building enough housing units. It is the Chamber’s position that this bill will help address the larger issue Nevada has not been able to keep up with the construction of new housing, especially in high growth areas that is being experienced throughout the state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 15, Nays: 6
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Sections 1 to 46, inclusive, 48, 49, 50.5, 51, and 52 of this act became effective on June 9, 2025. Section 50 of this act becomes effective on July 1, 2025. Section 47 of this act becomes effective on January 1, 2030.
ASSEMBLY BILL JOINT RESOLUTION 10
Urges the Federal Government to release federally managed land in Nevada for housing.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Sandra Jauregui, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 181 would allow the Governor’s Office of Economic Development to provide a streamlined partial abatement process for businesses. This bill would raise that threshold from the existing threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 to accommodate more small businesses more efficiently.
It has been a long-standing priority by the Vegas Chamber to advocate for the release of federally owned land through the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for economic development and housing needs throughout the state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 36, Nays: 6
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 69
Revises provisions relating to economic development.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development
Legislative Summary: SB 69 as introduced would have required the auditing of data centers that apply and receive abatements from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, cost sharing of services provided by the county, and the construction of fire stations within Storey County.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill because of the negative impact that it would have on economic development efforts throughout the state as these provisions would have been unprecedented. There was also concern about access to information to which data centers are required to sign very strict non-disclosure agreements. However, an amendment was adopted that removed the concerns of the Chamber to the cost sharing and auditing of businesses.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 3
Senate Vote: 17, Nays: 4
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Sections 6 to 9 inclusive, and 11 of this act become effective on October 1, 2025 and expire by limitation on June 30, 2036.
SENATE BILL 117
Revises provisions relating to services for veterans
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Michelee Cruz-Crawford, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 117 will require the Director of the Department of Veteran Services to make existing resources available for applying to upgrade the character of a veteran’s discharge from service.
The Vegas Chamber supported this bill as it can assist veterans in accessing benefits and assist in the job seeking process.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
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SENATE BILL 119
Revises provisions relating to the NV Grow Program.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Dina Neal, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 119 revises the name of the Division of Workforce and Economic Development to the Division of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development. The bill also requires the Division to prepare an annual report that details the assistance provided by the program to businesses and the business decisions and growth of each business participating in the program.
The Vegas Chamber supported SB 119 because it has been a strong proponent of the program since its inception in 2015. The bill will ensure the gathering of important information on how businesses are growing and will track how state dollars are being used by businesses, ensuring transparency.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 19, Nays: 0, Excused: 2
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 147
Creates the Southern Nevada Regional Planning for Economic Resiliency Pilot Program.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Marilyn Dondero Loop, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 147 would have made an appropriation to a newly created pilot program to find sustainable sources of funding for infrastructure investment.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it would have created a pilot program of the Southern Nevada Regional Planning for Economic Resiliency. As infrastructure is a critical aspect to economic growth, the program’s task of identifying funding opportunities for regional infrastructure plans will help support all members of our community.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 220
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Enacts the Nevada Film Infrastructure, Workforce Development, Education and Economic Diversification Act.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Roberta Lange, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 220 would have enacted the Nevada Film Infrastructure, Workforce Development, Education and Economic Diversification Act. This act would have established a fund for vocational training, established a 501c3 for the attraction of complementary industries, and allocated transferable tax credits for the development of the Nevada Studios Project and any productions occurring thereafter on a sliding scale that ramped up to $83 Million for Nevada Studios and an additional $15 Million for other productions throughout the state.
The Chamber is supportive of economic development and incentivizing the film industry expanding to Nevada. However the initial hearing was prior to the economic forum on May 1st, and this bill did not receive a second hearing, leading to the Chamber monitoring this measure.
Position: Monitor
Assembly Vote: No Vote was taken by the Assembly
Senate Vote: No Vote was taken by the Senate
Final Action: he bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Finance. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 364
Revises provisions relating to economic development.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Michelee Cruz-Crawford, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 364 provided for a partial tax abatement for companies that invest in railway construction.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have created an incentive for private industries to meaningfully contribute to the construction of infrastructure that equally serves public interest and economic development. Using benchmarks that provide for increased investment, job creation, and development, this bill would have been another tool for the state to support economic growth.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 430
Revises provisions relating to taxation.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development
Legislative Summary: SB 430 would have created an abatement for the development of certain single-family residences for households below a certain income threshold.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as it would have limited the ability for a homebuyer to sell their home to only certain types of parties along with having long term implications on tax revenue for local municipalities.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development and failed to meet the First Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 461
Revises provisions relating to economic development.
Primary Sponsor: Senate Committee on Revenue on behalf of Governor Joe Lombardo, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 461 would have modernized Nevada’s economic development programs that are managed by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. The bill would have allowed for Targeted Industry Tax Deductions, which means businesses would have been able to combine new incentives with existing abatements for greater investment in Nevada. The bill also included provisions associated with the Childcare Investment Tax Credit, which would have created a tax credit for employers who build childcare facilities that support their employees and the surrounding neighborhoods. The bill would have also created the Community Assets Fund, which would have provided grant funds for local governments to support critical infrastructure projects.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it would have modernized Nevada’s economic development approach and keeps pace with the times. The Chamber believes that this bill would have enabled Nevada to be more competitive in the areas of economic development at both the national level and Intermountain West region.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 479
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AN ACT making an appropriation to the Office of Economic Development in the Office of the Governor for the support of designated regional development authorities; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Finance
Legislative Summary: SB 479 makes an appropriation to the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED).
The Vegas Chamber supported this appropriation because of the important work that GOED undertakes on behalf of the state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
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Since its inception in 1911, the Vegas Chamber’s mission has been to safeguard and enhance Nevada’s business climate. Ensuring that climate is stable and welcoming to business helps to foster economic recovery and job growth, promote innovation and increase entrepreneurship. Legislation related to the state’s business climate should be sensible, effective, efficient, and enforceable, rather than overburdensome or unnecessarily complex. The Chamber carefully assessed legislation to assess its potential negative impact on employers’ ability to operate successfully and generate employment opportunities for Nevada’s hard working families.
The Chamber staunchly opposed unnecessary and burdensome legislation that could hinder economic resiliency, growth, profitability, and job creation and continued its steadfast advocacy to ensure that small employers were not disproportionately impacted. A thriving business community is not only beneficial for employers but also for employees, which contributes to the overall economic well-being of all Nevadans.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 12
Revises requirements for obtaining judicial review of a decision of the Board of Review concerning a claim for unemployment benefits.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor
Legislative Summary: AB 12 codifies the decision made in Nokley v. The State of Nevada Employment Security Division by the Nevada Supreme Court which determined that a petition for judicial review must be served within 45 days after the commencement of the action.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it codifies the Nevada Supreme Court ruling and provides clarity for compliance regarding claims for unemployment benefits.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: June 11, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 21
Revises provisions relating to unemployment compensation.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor
Legislative Summary: AB 21 removes an unemployment insurance formula that was no longer used by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR). The formula would have required employers to pay a higher rate than is currently recommended by DETR if applied by the agency.
The Vegas Chamber supported the removal of the formula since it was no longer used and viewed the bill as a modernization initiative. The newer formula used by DETR has proven to be effective and generates sufficient funds to ensure the solvency of the state’s unemployment trust fund.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 26, 2025.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 44
Prohibits manipulating the price of an essential good or service in this State.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor
Legislative Summary: AB 44 would have granted and authorized additional powers to the state’s Attorney General as it relates to pricing manipulation of goods and unfair trade practices.
The Vegas Chamber opposes price manipulation of goods, but the definition proposed in AB 44 was too broad in scope. The Vegas Chamber was also concerned about the subjective nature of the provisions and how the calculation would be determined over the course of the last five years as it relates to pricing as the benchmark.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 24, Nays: 18
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 62
Revises provisions relating to transferable tax credits for affordable housing.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Revenue
Legislative Summary: AB 62 would have expanded transferable tax credits for affordable housing from the original $40 million to $100 million. It provided changes that would have resulted in more efficient spending, extended the timeline for builders to apply for credits, and expanded the program to give access to public housing authorities.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have extended a pilot program to develop attainable housing.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote:No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 112
Removes an exemption from provisions providing certain employees with the right to use sick leave to assist family members.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Duy Nguyen, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 112 would have changed existing sick leave law as it pertains to private sector employees and the use of sick leave to care for family members. AB 112 would have removed the exemption that was created because of similar provisions in collective bargaining agreements for unionized employees.
The Vegas Chamber concerns were mitigated because of the adoption of an amendment that would allow employers to defer to either state law or collective bargaining agreements that provide equal or greater benefits as it relates to sick leave. The bill did not pertain to paid time off.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 29, Nays: 13
Senate Vote: Yeas: 15, Nays: 6
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 171
Revises provisions relating to the State Quarantine Officer.
Bill Sponsor: Speaker Steve Yeager, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 171 authorizes the State Quarantine Officer to suspend Cage Free Egg regulations and allows the purchase of eggs from caged suppliers and other types of suppliers during a state of emergency.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as the intent of the legislation was to mitigate the rising costs of eggs throughout the state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: February 13, 2025.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 179
Revises provisions relating to employment.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 179 would have removed a requirement in existing state law that provides for paid leave exemptions that must be provided by employers with 50 or more employees and that are covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The bill would have also prohibited employers from taking action against an employee for using paid leave.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because of the complexity and vast differences that exist between different collective bargaining agreements. The Vegas Chamber also opposed the additional retaliatory provisions since it is already prohibited in state law for an employer to take such an action towards an employee.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 180
Revises provisions relating to local governments.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Reuben D’Silva, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 180 would have expanded the definition of “Sidewalk Vendor” to include vendors selling merchandise in addition to food.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as there were significant concerns with the unprecedented nature of the definition expansion of “Sidewalk Vendor” which would have legalized merchandise sales. The bill would have further inhibited local governments from implementing restrictive ordinances on sidewalk vendors in regards to where their commerce may take place, which leads to community safety concerns.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Government Affairs. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 198
Establishes provisions relating to certain inflatable devices.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Tracy Brown-May, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 198 as originally drafted would have implemented strict operational requirements on “Bouncy-House” operators, including specific anchoring methods (stakes and 100 lbs weights), and imposing a low maximum wind speed (10 miles per hour or less), which could severely limit permissible operating days. Furthermore, a provision stating that any violation of the bill’s requirements would create a conclusive presumption of recklessness in civil actions involving injury to a user placed a significant legal burden on operator businesses.
An adopted amendment proposed new language which excluded much of the original over burdensome language, increased the wind threshold to 15 miles per hour, and lowered the anchoring weight requirement to 75 pounds. Through the adoption of this amendment, the Vegas Chamber removed its opposition and moved its position to neutral.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026.
ASSEMBLY BILL 200
Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venise Karris, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 200 would have changed worker compensation claims for employees in the construction industry. The bill would have required compensation for injured construction workers be based on rates higher than their actual wage or the prevailing wage determined by the state.
The Vegas Chamber was opposed because of the bifurcated system that it would create in the state’s existing workers’ compensation system for one industry. This proposed formula would have also increased costs and claims as well.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 201
Revises provisions relating to the sealing of certain records.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Erica Roth, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 201 would have expanded the automatic sealing of eviction-related court records.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because it would have limited landlords’ ability to screen tenants effectively and had the potential to negatively impact small landlords as well.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 28, Nays: 14
Senate Vote: Yeas: 12, Nays: 8, Excused: 1
Final Action: Vetoed by Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 204
Revises provisions relating to medical debt.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Max Carter, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 204 will have prohibited a health care entity or a collection agency from reporting medical debt to a consumer reporting agency and render any portion of a medical debt that is so reported void. The bill would have further prohibited a health care entity from attempting to collect medical debt and suspending any attempts to collect debt during any state of emergency.
The Vegas Chamber opposed AB204 because it would significantly hinder or cancel any debt that is rightfully due to a healthcare provider for services that were rendered.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 28, Nays: 14
Senate Vote: Yeas: 12, Nays: 8, Excused: 1
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 213
Revises provisions governing public works projects.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Daniele Monroe-Moreno, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 213 would have required prevailing wage standards of custom fabrication on nonstandard goods or materials for public work projects. Per the bill, nonstandard goods or materials included plumbing or pipe fitting; ventilation systems, air-conditioning systems; heating systems; sheet metal or any other sheet metal product, and signage, which includes non-illuminated signs.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because of the extensive list of items that would be required to be paid through prevailing wage requirements and the impact it would have on taxpayers. The Vegas Chamber also had concerns about the inefficiencies and inability of local governments to be able to comply and enforce this proposed standard in jurisdictions outside of Nevada.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 26, Nays: 15, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 215
Revises provisions relating to employment.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Daniele Monroe-Moreno, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 215 revises provisions relating to the employment of minors. The bill limits the hours that a minor can work to 40 hours a week, the shift times, and applies to individuals who are 19 years or younger.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill on several technical components such as the age requirement, the time period of hours that a student could not work, and which jobs would be exempted by the new provisions of the bill. An amendment addressing those requirements mitigated the Vegas Chamber’s concerns.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 18, Nays: 3
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 223
Revises provisions relating to the habitability of rental property.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venicia Considine, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 223 would have allowed a tenant to send a written notice to their landlord regarding issues with their rental housing, including whether the unit has been maintained in a habitable condition. The bill would have allowed the tenant to file a verified complaint for expedited relief with the court within a certain timeline. The bill would have also allowed the tenant to withhold any rent that becomes due without incurring late fees, charges for notice or any other charge or fee. The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because it removed existing standards that allow landlords to address issues with rental housing in a good faith manner. The Vegas Chamber was also concerned about the broad definition of habitability as proposed in the bill and that it would have allowed tenants not to submit their rental payments.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 226
Revises provisions relating to economic development.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Erica Mosca, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 226 as introduced would have required businesses that apply for transferable tax credits and tax abatements to agree to a community benefits plan with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). The bill also would have authorized GOED to investigate the business for compliance with the community benefits plan if they are awarded transferable tax credits and tax abatements.
The Vegas Chamber was opposed to the bill as introduced because of the impact that it would have had on economic development efforts and the prescriptive nature of what would be included in a community benefit plan. However, an amendment was adopted that removed all language in the bill as introduced. It instead would have added a checkbox to GOED applications that applicants will submit a community benefits agreement within 2 years of being approved for the tax credit or abatement, excluding the film industry.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 34, Nays: 7, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 19, Nays: 2
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 244
Enacts prohibitions relating to the use of disposable foodware containers containing polystyrene foam by certain food establishments.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venicia Considine, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 244 would have prohibited certain food establishments from selling, preparing, providing, transporting food or beverages using a disposable foodware container that is made wholly or partially of polystyrene foam. For larger food establishments with 10 or more locations, the effective date would have been October 1, 2025, and for businesses with less than 10 locations that would have taken effect on January 1, 2029.
The Vegas Chamber worked to protect small businesses and to mitigate concerns about excessive fees. By changing the criteria of which businesses qualify for these provisions to only include operations with 10 or more locations in the state, or those that have operations inside and outside of Nevada, small businesses will be protected. Additionally, the proposed fines were lowered from $1,000 per violation down to $100 per day. Those changes mitigated the Vegas Chamber’s concerns.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 36, Nays: 6
Senate Vote: Yeas: 16, Nays: 4, Excused: 1
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 250
Revises provisions relating to certain debt.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Heather Goulding, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 250 as originally introduced would have prohibited any debt that is claimed to be coerced from being collected. An amendment was adopted that makes this an affirmative defense in certain civil actions that is in line with identity theft provisions.
The adoption of this amendment mitigated the Vegas Chamber’s concerns since it would now follow identity theft provisions in state law.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 33, Nays: 9
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Section 1 becomes effective on October 1, 2025 and applies to any action filed on or after October 1, 2025. Section 1.5 of this act became effective June 3, 2025, and applies to any credit instrument, as defined in NRS 463.01467, signed by a drawer before, on or after the effective date of section 1.5 of this act.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 266
Makes revisions relating to breastfeeding.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Cecelia González, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 266 will require the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to publish information pertaining to the counseling and support of breastfeeding and develop a program of public education concerning lactation through its Medicaid programs. The bill also authorizes certain providers of healthcare and medical facilities to provide that information to pregnant individuals. Additionally, the bill prohibits a place of public accommodation from engaging in certain discrimination against a person who is breastfeeding. The bill originally authorized certain civil actions such as a misdemeanor and administrative actions to be authorized in order to enforce that prohibition through the Nevada Equal Rights Commission, but an amendment removed the misdemeanor provision.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill because of the provisions relating to breastfeeding to be included as part of the definition of a place of public accommodation, the associated fines, and civil actions, including misdemeanors. The amendment to the bill mitigated the Vegas Chamber’s concerns.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 3
Senate Vote: eas: 18, Nays: 3
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Section 1.5 to 10 of this act become effective on July 1, 2025. Section 1 became effective May 30, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 274
Requires the waiver of certain fees for certain businesses related to veterans.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Philip “PK” O’Neill, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 274 would have waived the state business licensing fee for veterans and gold star families.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it would have given veterans and gold star families an important tool to foster entrepreneurship, while also supporting small businesses in Nevada.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 283
Revises provisions governing certain actions and proceedings relating to real property.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Max Carter, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 283 would have repealed current provisions related to summary evictions and reenacted, reorganized, and revised procedures related to those provisions. The bill would have made changes to the required contents of written notice, filing requirements with the court, and the period before tenant removal.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because it would have made the process more confusing and burdensome on both tenants and landlords. The bill would have also lengthened the summary evictions process from 30 to 55 days, putting small landlords on the hook for months of lost income.
Position: Oppose
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 388
Revises provisions relating to employment.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 388 would have expanded paid family leave requirements for state employees from 8 paid weeks to 12 weeks and would have also required local government and private sector employees to provide paid leave to employees of businesses with 50 or more employees at either 60% of their salary or 100% of their salary under certain circumstances.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because the implementation and funding of mandated paid leave programs would be costly for employers, potentially lead to reduced competitiveness in attracting and growing businesses, and would likely cost jobs and harm job creation. The Vegas Chamber believes this mandate would have hindered attracting new business to the state especially when compared to other states in the Intermountain West Region.
Position: Oppose
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 26, Nays: 16
Senate Vote: Yeas: 11, Nays: 9, Excused: 1
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 404
Revises provisions relating to alcoholic beverages.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Howard Watts, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 404 provides clarity that breweries are able to operate local taprooms. In addition, the bill will allow brew pubs to sell beverages other than the beer they produce. The bill also requires breweries to be licensed and utilization of a wholesaler distributor.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it will provide the microbrewery industry the stability and clarity that they need in order to operate and focus on their businesses.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 19, Nays: 2
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 414
Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Cynthia Moore, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 414 would have required additional written safety measures for employees as it relates to heat mitigation and air quality measures. Specifically, these measures would have required additional safety training and standards for employees that work at convention centers and distribution centers that are larger than 10,000 square feet.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because of the additional mandates that would be placed on employers and the associated costs and training requirements.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 423
Revises provisions relating to business.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Lisa Cole, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 423 would have revised provisions to allow entities owned and operated by a single individual to opt out of paying into the state unemployment insurance fund.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because business entities owned and operated by a single individual should have the ability to opt themselves out of the state’s unemployment insurance fund. The Vegas Chamber views this policy as a fair and equitable decision for a business owner to make for themselves. Furthermore, this bill had no fiscal impact to the unemployment insurance fund because the business owner that does not contribute to the fund would cede their right to collect benefits from the trust fund.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 434
Prohibits certain employment practices.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Natha Anderson, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 434 would have prohibited an employer from requiring employees to attend meetings and receive information on political affairs or religious matters. The definition included any matters relating to elections for political office, political parties, proposals to change legislation or regulations or the decision to join or support any political party or political, civic, community, fraternal or labor organization.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill and the amendment that would have allowed an individual to sue and collect damages against an employer. The restrictions placed on an employer would have been unprecedented in how they communicate to employees.
Position: Oppose
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 444
Revises provisions relating to governmental administration.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Greg Hafen, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 444 standardizes how business trade associations and chambers of commerce are notified about proposed state agency regulations changes that impact the business community. It also clarifies that state agencies must comply with the Business Impact Statement process and maintain a list of trade associations and chambers of commerce for notification purposes.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have continued efforts to strengthen the business impact notification process with chambers of commerce and trade associations at the state level of government giving the business community the opportunity to weigh in before regulation changes are implemented.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 452
Revises provisions relating to public utilities.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Tracy Brown-May, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 452 changes the process for cost recovery, requiring the inclusion of a cost sharing adjustment mechanism and changing the process for review of some plans by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as it believes it would cause financial insecurity and instability in cost recovery. The bill could ultimately lead to delayed infrastructure projects and higher rate volatility for ratepayers, both of which would be disruptive to business members.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 35, Nays: 7
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 489
Revises provisions relating to civil actions.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Judiciary
Legislative Summary: AB 489 would have held business entities to be held responsible for certain deaths with no statute of limitations.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because a business entity could be held liable for the death of an individual by a killer. The Vegas Chamber’s concern was that the language was broad and that unintended consequences could occur since the bill language did not clarify that the business entity would need to demonstrate criminal intent.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 25, Nays: 16, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 11
AJR 11 encourages Congress to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Ruben D’Silva, (D)
Legislative Summary: Assembly Joint Resolution 11 urges the U.S. Congress to enact the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025, which is meant to increase protections relating to the rights of employees to collectively bargain.
The Vegas Chamber is opposed to the PRO ACT as it will adversely impact both the rights of employers and employees. The Vegas Chamber believes that the PRO Act will have several harmful unintended consequences such as reducing worker rights, entangling employers in costly labor disputes, hampering the nation’s economy, and mandating that a worker be required to pay union dues. This piece of federal legislation would basically repeal Nevada’s right-to-work laws. Nevada has been a right-to-work state since it was enacted into state law in 1953.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13 , Nays: 8.
Final Action: Enrolled to the Secretary of State.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 11
Revises provisions relating to the payment of extended unemployment benefits.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor
Legislative Summary: SB 11 will revise existing state law relating to extended unemployment benefits that are paid by Nevada’s Department of Education, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) in scenarios when federal dollars are reduced to the state because of sequestration. Budget sequestration happens at the federal level of government when across-the-board reduction occurs in certain kinds of spending included in the federal budget.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it would not require DETR to cover the shortfall of federal funds. This change would provide additional stability to the state’s unemployment trust fund and would lessen the need to increase the annual unemployment tax rate for employers who are required by law to pay into the trust fund on behalf of employees.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor
Effective Date: May 26, 2025.
SENATE BILL 44
Revises provisions relating to financial services.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor
Legislative Summary: SB 44 makes conforming changes to NRS 628B to require financial services licensees to comply with the federal Safeguards Rule (16 CFR part 314), and makes new reporting requirements.
The Vegas Chamber originally had concerns about SB 44 as it would have resulted in duplicative damages. As a result of the amendment that provided clarifying language, provided additional context so the Chamber’s concerns were mitigated.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Section 48 effective May 26, 2025. Sections 1 to 47, inclusive, effective May 26, 2025, for the purpose of adopting any regulations and performing any other preparatory administrative tasks that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act and January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
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SENATE BILL 49
Revises provisions relating to consumer protection.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor
Legislative Summary: SB 49 pertains to the authority granted to the Attorney General’s office as it relates to unfair trade practices and the powers delegated to the Consumer Advocate within the Bureau of Consumer Protection. The bill authorizes the office to conduct administrative hearings and to impose civil penalties of $15,000 for each occurrence of deceptive trade practice. The bill originally included the statute of limitations for complaints to be brought against a business through the Attorney General’s office.
The Vegas Chamber believes that businesses operate in good faith and that consumer protections have an important role in the State’s oversight of businesses. The adopted amendment addresses concerns about the fine structure proposed in the bill and the removal of the statute of limitation for an individual to file a complaint against a business.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 37, Nays: 5
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Bill signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 63
Revises provisions relating to social media platforms.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor
Legislative Summary: SB 63 as introduced would have established requirements for social media platforms to verify the ages of users and obtain parental consent for minors in Nevada by collecting personally identifying information. It would have also restricted access for certain minors, disabled specific features for minor users, and set limits on notification times on social media platforms. The bill would have also provided for additional enforcement provisions within Nevada Revised Statutes on these platforms to ensure compliance.
The Vegas Chamber agreed with the intent of the bill to protect minors online, however, the Vegas Chamber opposed the bill originally because it imposed a significant liability on social media platforms to collect and store the sensitive personal information of users, for adults and minors. The bill also created complex and burdensome procedures for both social media platforms and parents to navigate in order to be in compliance with this measure. An amendment was adopted and replaced the language with model legislation from Virginia that deals with the premise of the bill without hindering businesses to operate and protect individuals personal information as well.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 26, Nays: 15, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: The Senate failed to concur on Amendment Number 973. As a result, the bill received no further consideration.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 114
Revises provisions governing certain landlords.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Julie Pazina, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 117 will require certain landlords of multifamily housing to establish policies requiring a criminal background check for employment applicants to a job in which the applicant has access to any dwelling unit key. This bill further requires a log to be maintained on premises that accounts for the issuance and return of each dwelling unit key.
The Vegas Chamber supported this bill as it provides practical safe guards and protections for tenants residing in multi-family residential dwelling complexes.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 130
Increases the value of certain work a licensed contractor may perform for which the contractor does not have the proper license.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Fabian Donate, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 130 creates a new license category through the Nevada State Contractors’ Board. This restricted license will allow a person to perform work in residential remodeling and certain other specialty trades. This new license will have less requirements than a contractor’s license, but have certain restrictions such as being limited to jobs which are more than $1,000 but not exceeding $7,000 in labor and materials.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it creates a new restricted license for entrepreneurs. This bill will help entrepreneurs and small business owners that wish to do work relating to residential remodeling, while also ensuring board oversight to protect consumers.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 36, Nays: 6
Senate Vote: Yeas: 15, Nays: 6
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: January 1, 2025.
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SENATE BILL 169
Prohibits a third-party restaurant reservation service platform provider from engaging in certain activities.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Fabian Donate, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB169 will prohibit the sale of restaurant reservations by third party reservation platforms. Reservation scalping is a growing issue in the restaurant industry because it reduces availability of reservations to patrons and forces them to pay a fee.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it returned the control and management of reservations back to the restaurant which helps mitigate lost revenue, monopolization of reservations, and protects the affected restaurant’s brand and reputation.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 172
Prescribes certain rights for agricultural workers.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Edgar Flores, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 172 would have established the Agricultural Workers’ Bill of Rights, establishing provisions around wages, breaks, and prohibiting certain actions relating to weeding by agriculture workers.
The Vegas Chamber opposed this bill as it would have harmed the total net pay of agricultural workers and increased agricultural goods produced in Nevada, which would have an impact on consumers. The bill also did not consider the restrictions of H2A classified employees and implements significant cost increases on the agriculture industry.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote was taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 7, Excused: 1
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 173
Revises provisions relating to motor carriers.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Dina Neal, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 173 would have banned the use of PFAs, plastic water bottles, and black plastic. This further provides provisions regulating food delivery, heat islands, and other properties relating thereto.
The Vegas Chamber was originally opposed to the bill as it would have created misdemeanor language for the use of plastic products, reducing the available options for portable water, eliminating a lower cost option for food containers, and negatively impacting the buying power of Nevada consumers.
An amendment was adopted that removed the language regarding plastic products, including water bottles and cutting boards. As a result of the adoption of this amendment the Vegas Chamber’s concerns have been mitigated.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 7, Excused: 1
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate on the third reprint of the bill. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 180
Revises provisions relating to motor carriers.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Edgar Flores, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 180 would increase the minimum required insurance for intrastate truck companies from the industry standard of $750,000 to $1.5 million per vehicle.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as it would have placed local truck drivers at a competitive disadvantage to interstate transportation companies. Additionally, it would have increased the costs of goods within the state and negatively impacted consumers.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote was taken by the Assembly
Senate Vote: Yeas: 11, Nays: 10
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Committee on Growth and Infrastructure and failed to meet the Second Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 198
Revises provisions relating to labor.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Skip Daly, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 198 would have changed existing law that the payment of wages and compensation to an employee who resigns, quits or is discharged or placed on non-working status must be paid within three days by adding new penalties imposed upon an employer for the failure to pay such wages and compensation in the timeline directed by state law by increasing it to 1 ½ times of the employees and 8 hours per day of the scheduled workday.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as the existing law was adopted in 2023 that reduced an employer’s timeline to issue a final check to three days along with additional penalties cited in the bill.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 202
Revises provisions relating to real property.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator John Ellison, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 202 would have made it unlawful to intentionally offer false or forged written rental agreements, expands the crime of unlawful occupancy and reduces the period an unlawful occupant has to make certain legal filings.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it defends small property owners from fraudulent activity and ensures that homes are not taken into possession by bad actors.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Judiciary and failed to meet the Second Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 233
Revises provisions relating to agriculture.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Fabian Donate, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 233 will require the Council on Food Security within the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services to study issues relating to the long-term financial stability of the Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program, including, without limitation, identifying sustainable sources of revenue to fund the Program.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as the Home Feeds Nevada Agriculture Food Purchase Program helps to feed many Nevadans in need. This study will help find sustainable sources of revenue which will help ensure the longevity of the program.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 35, Nays: 7
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026.
SENATE BILL 240
Revises provisions relating to state business licenses.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Julie Pazina, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 240 would have reduced the state business licensing fee for sole proprietorship, limited-liability company, limited partnership or general partnership which employs not more than 50 full-time or part-time employees for their first year from $200 to $100.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill, as capital is one of the leading challenges for a business to succeed in its first 3 years and a reduction of the state business license fee would help small businesses and entrepreneurs reduce their costs in operations. First year operations are impacted by unexpected costs, start up fees, and the higher-than-expected spending to get started. Small businesses have a hard time accessing capital because of a lack of credit history, collateral, or investor interest, or burdensome loan processes.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 256
Revises provisions relating to gaming.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Rochelle Nguyen, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 256 will require those who break certain gaming laws to disgorge any profit, gain or benefit resulting from certain illegal gaming activities to the State General Fund. The bill also increases the penalty for accepting, receiving or allowing certain persons to accept certain waivers. The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because businesses and individuals that break gaming law can harm consumers and the state’s legal and highly regulated gaming industry, which is considered to be the best in the world.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 258
Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Rochelle Nguyen, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 258 would change provisions governing Nevada’s workers comp structure and enhance civil actions involving injured employees within the system.
The Vegas Chamber was originally opposed to the bill as introduced because of the negative impact that it would have on the state’s workers’ compensation system. The Vegas Chamber believed that the original bill would have led to excessive and expensive litigation for employers, an unbalanced structure that would place employers at a disadvantage, and lead to larger settlements that would increase worker comp insurance for employers. However, an amendment was adopted and addresses the concerns of the Chamber.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote:Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 31, 2025.
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SENATE BILL 260
Revises provisions relating to air quality.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Edgar Flores, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 260 calls for the creation of new air quality standards to be developed by Nevada OSHA because of wildfire smoke. The bill would require public and private employers to provide training for all employees as it relates to air quality conditions because of wildfire smoke. Businesses with less than 10 employees would not be required to comply with this requirement.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill because of the broad nature and scope of the bill. There was a concern that the bill would have impacted all sectors of the economy and its application to both outdoor and indoor workers and cause harm to the state’s economy. The Chamber was also concerned with an employer’s ability to determine and evaluate air quality measures and being required to monitor employees’ physical symptoms as relates to air quality level if prescribed by law. An amendment that was adopted directs Nevada OSHA to develop regulations relating to wildfire smoke instead of them being codified into state law, which will allow greater flexibility in the development of these new standards.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 32, Nays: 10
Senate Vote: Yeas: 15, Nays: 6
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026.
SENATE BILL 311
Imposes certain requirements upon certain alarm companies.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator John Ellison, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 311 would have established provisions designating certain alarm system companies as engaging in a deceptive trade practice in service time and repairs were not completed in a certain timeline.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because it sought to expand the use deceptive trade practices to one specific industry.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor and failed to meet the Second Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 324
Establishes prohibitions relating to the sale of water in certain disposable plastic bottles in communities abutting the Lake Tahoe Watershed.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Melanie Scheible, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 324 would have banned the sale of plastic water bottles under four liters in volume in the Reno Tahoe Watershed with focus being Lake Tahoe. The bill also provides the Health Department with greater enforcement powers and new fines.
Through the adoption of an amendment, the original provisions of additional authority granted to the Attorney General have been removed, which mitigated the concerns of the Chamber.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 16, Nays: 4
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources and failed to meet the Second Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 332
Prohibits the making of a bad-faith claim or assertion of copyright infringement.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Dina Neal, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 332 would have authorized a person who is aggrieved by a bad-faith claim or assertion of copyright infringement to bring an action against the person who committed the violation seeking equitable relief, actual damages, reasonable attorney’s fees and costs; and exemplary damages in an amount equal to $30,000 or three times the sum of the actual damages and reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, whichever is greater.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because of the broad nature and extensive penalties outlined in the bill. Particularly when a bill would authorize a private right of action, the standard of proof must be higher.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken in the Assembly
Senate Vote: No vote taken in the Senate
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor and failed to meet the first committee passage deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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Senate Bill 336
Establishes provisions relating to portable benefit accounts.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Lori Rogich, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 336 would have allowed sole proprietors or independent contractors to open a portable benefit account.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have helped independent workers and small businesses by providing access to a dedicated savings mechanism.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken in the Assembly
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor and failed to meet the second committee passage deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 382
Revises provisions relating to the registration of trailers.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Ira Hansen, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 382 expands the types of trailers that qualify for one time government services registration.
The Vegas Chamber is supportive of the bill as it will allow agricultural workers and small businesses to focus on their businesses. This change further benefits small business operators who may not need a full size trailer for work purposes.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate and it failed to meet the second committee passage deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
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SENATE BILL 457
Revises provisions relating to public safety.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Judiciary on behalf of Governor Joe Lombardo, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 457 would have implemented several provisions to the state law relating to criminal justice including changes to penalties, felony thresholds, habitual offender status, access to sealed records, domestic violences, and property damages.
The Chamber supported the amended version of the bill because of the provisions relating to increasing safety along the Resort Coordinator. The Vegas Chamber believes that additional safety measures and programs are essential to maintaining tourism and worker safety along Las Vegas Boulevard.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 36, Nays: 6
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: The bill failed because the Senate did not concur in time with the amendments adopted by the Assembly. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE REFORM & TRANSPARENCY
Accountability was the cornerstone of the Vegas Chamber’s legislative priorities this session and has been a longstanding pillar of the organization’s mission. The Chamber is a strong advocate for efficient and transparent government, especially when it comes to fiscal policy and responsibility.
The Chamber worked to ensure transparency, including in the business impact statement process and multijurisdictional licensing, was maintained in legislation related to governance.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 3
Revises provisions relating to alternative dispute resolution.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Judiciary
Legislative Summary: AB 3 pertains to different forms of dispute resolution that are made available to business instead of having to go to district court to settle a legal matter. The bill also increases the threshold for non-binding arbitration from $50,000 to $100,000 for each dispute between parties.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill due to concerns that it could result in a significant increase in cases for the district courts and costs for businesses, but an amendment that was adopted deleted Section 4 of the bill mitigated the Vegas Chamber’s concerns.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: June 3, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 10
Revises provisions relating to local improvement projects.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: AB 10 authorizes governing bodies to establish improvement districts for acquiring, improving, and maintaining local infrastructure.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it clarifies language in Nevada Revised Statutes to allow municipalities to make improvements to infrastructure within common-interest communities. The bill was brought forth by the City of Henderson to assist a common-interest community in rebuilding its damaged infrastructure.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 37, Nays: 5
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 28, 2025.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 18
Revises provision relating to the electronic filing of certain documents.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Judiciary
Legislative Summary: AAB 18 authorizes certain legal documents to be submitted to courts to be signed with an electronic signature, rather than with an image of the signature.
The Vegas Chamber supported AB 18 because it streamlines the submission process and makes the courts more efficient and modernizes certains aspects of the court’s functions, which is important to the business community.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 27, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 46
Revises provisions relating to privileges applicable to information obtained from records and other property of public utilities and certain other entities.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure
Legislative Summary: AB 46 requires waiving of any applicable privilege to information provided by Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN), alternate sellers, providers of natural gas, or new electric resources.
The Vegas Chamber originally has concerns about potential impact on right to attorney client privileged, however, those concerns were address by the PUCN and the concerns were mitigated.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 27, 2025.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 57
Revises provisions relating to the Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: AB 57 addresses efforts to modernize and increase efficiencies in response to wildfire responses by the state through the State Forester Firewarden, who will be responsible for managing the Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it updates existing state law by better aligning state resources, such as mutual aid agreements, in times of wildfire emergencies, which better assists residents and businesses owners.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 29, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 115
Authorizes certain state buildings to be used for certain purposes.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venise Karris, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 115 would have authorized the Administrator of the State Public Works Division to rent or lease rooms in the Capitol Building in Carson City for events. The funds generated from these fees would have been used exclusively for maintenance of the building.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it would have allowed for greater public use of the building and created a dedicated revenue source towards the maintenance of the Capitol Building.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 125
Revises provisions relating to public bodies.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Tanya Flanagan, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 125 requires that state and local meetings notices be posted to the Nevada Note Public website three days prior to the public entities meeting day, instead of the existing one day requirement.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it increases public awareness of meetings, including both state and local governments meeting agenda notices. The three days requirement mirrors Nevada Open Meeting Law that requires state and local government entities to publish their meeting notice and agendas on their own respective website.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 188
Revises provisions relating to the Public Employees’ Benefits Program.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Max Carter, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 188 would have originally revised provisions pertaining to Nevada’s Public Employees’ Benefit Program (PEBP) as it relates to healthcare premium subsidies for state retirees. AB 188 would have required PEBP to pay healthcare premium subsidies for retired state employees that were hired after January 1, 2012.
The Vegas Chamber opposed AB 188 as the bill would have reversed reform measures that were adopted during the 2011 Legislature in AB 533, which passed with bipartisan support because of the economic challenges facing the state at that time. The Vegas Chamber believes that those previous reform efforts have helped manage the liability over the years and the program is in a much more solvent financial position. However, an amendment was adopted that removed these provisions of the bill, which addressed the Chamber’s concerns with the bill.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Natha Anderson, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 191 would have made significant changes to collective bargaining provisions that were adopted by the state legislature in 2019. It would have expanded definitions of professional organizations as well as state professional employers. The bill would have permitted university graduate assistants to collectively bargain.
The Vegas Chamber opposed AB 191 as the proposed expansion would have negatively impacted the academic relationship between students and faculty and disrupted the educational process as graduate assistants are classified as students of the university and not employees.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 222
Revises provisions relating to public works.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Jovan Jackson, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 222 would have prescribed a very specific series of qualifiers for the hiring of workers and apprentices for public work projects in Nevada such as age, gender, sexual orientation, military status, ethnicity, or being formerly incarcerated.
The Vegas Chamber opposed AB 222 as the required qualifiers were overly demanding and would have been extremely burdensome to comply with in a particular manner.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Government Affairs. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 239
Revises provisions relating to business entities.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Joe Dalia, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 239 makes changes to the Business Law Section of Nevada Revised Statutes, clarifying and confirming the existing duties of directors and officers of a corporation. It also clarifies that the board of directors may approve, adopt or act upon any agreement, instrument, certificate or other document whether such agreement, instrument, certificate or other document is in final form or preliminary form as determined by the board of directors in their business judgment. The bill also permits a Nevada corporation to reorganize the corporation through the formation of a parent holding company and issuing to stockholders shares in the new parent holding company.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it clarifies and makes conforming changes to existing law. This is important for businesses that register in Nevada as corporations each pay $500 for a state business license from the Secretary of State, which is an important revenue stream for the state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 40, Nays: 2
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Bill signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 30, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 285
Establishes the Nevada State Service Corps within the Department of Administration
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Erica Mosca, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 285 would have created the Nevada State Service Corps program meant to encourage students enrolled in Nevada’s public institutions of higher education to look at careers within state government.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as the Nevada State Service Corps program had the potential to be a talent pipeline for agencies that are looking to close the open vacancy rates within state government.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 303
Requires certain projects to comply with provisions governing public works.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venise Karris, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 303 originally introduced would have imposed prevailing wage on telecom, broadband and fiber optic projects and treat them all as public works projects.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill, however, an adopted amendment removed the prevailing wage sections and instead required contractors and subcontractors to submit a report to the Nevada Board of Directors of the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 14, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Government Affairs. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 352
Revises provisions relating to businesses.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Natha Anderson, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 352 revises and expands Nevada’s cottage food laws by allowing the sale of cosmetics manufactured or prepared in a private home or in a kitchen that is not required by law to be inspected for the preparation of a cosmetic, for sale by an individual, whose gross sales of such cosmetics are not more than $100,000 per year. The bill also revises the definition of “cottage food operation” to apply to a natural person who manufactures or prepares food items in his or her private home or in a kitchen that is not otherwise required by law to be inspected for the purposes of preparing a food item, for sale and whose gross sales of such food items are not more than $100,000 per calendar year. The bill also prohibits local governments from being able implement any regulations that would restrict cottage food operations.
The Vegas Chamber supported the premise of the bill, however, there were some technical concerns with the provisions of the cosmetics being produced in a private home and the safety of consumers using such products without inspections. An amendment was adopted that limited the scope of the types of cosmetics that could be prepared at home, and addressed the technical concerns of the Chamber.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Bill signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Sections 1 to 28, inclusive, of this act became effective June 9, 2025.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 371
Enacts the Cosmetology Licensure Compact.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Selena Torres-Fossett, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 371 would have entered the State of Nevada into the Cosmetology Licensure Compact.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have simplified the process and route to licensure for cosmetologists who are already licensed and in good standing in another participating state, allowing for a streamlined process of entering the workforce in Nevada.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 375
Revises provisions relating to intoxicating liquor.
Primary Sponsor: Speaker Steve Yeager, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 375 allows the board of county commissioners of a county and the governing body of an incorporated city to consider and enact an ordinance authorizing certain food establishments to sell or deliver alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises of the establishment. The bill also designates the Picon Punch as Nevada’s official state drink.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it will allow restaurants an additional revenue stream for restaurants and bars. With responsible implementation, customers will be able to add cocktails or alcoholic beverages to their delivery orders, which will help these establishments further serve their patrons.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 1
Final Action: Bill signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Sections 1 to 4, inclusive, 5.5 and 5.7 of this act became effective June 9, 2025
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ASSEMBLY BILL 432
Revises provisions relating to governmental administration.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Tobey Yurek, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 432 would have allowed for the expansion of services offered by the Chief Information Officer to non-executive branch agencies by creating a cybersecurity Security Operations Center (SOC).
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have allowed state agencies to address data breaches with a more unified effort, strengthening and quickening responses. It would have further created a talent pipeline for cybersecurity professional development within the state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 442
Revises provisions relating to grants.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Howard Watts, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 442 would establish a timeframe in which Nevada grant-issuing institutions must complete the payment of a grant to a non-profit organization.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it will streamline the grant process for non-profits in the state. By increasing accountability and delivering grants in a timely manner, non-profits would have been more secure in their funding which will help them continue to provide their valuable services.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Sign into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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ASSEMBLY BILL 446
Revises provisions relating to transportation.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Max Carter, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 446 would have revised provisions regulating the length of freight trains allowed in Nevada and other matters relating to the operations of trains that pass through the state.
The Vegas Chamber opposed AB 446 as it would have created significant cost increases to businesses across the state, slow transportation times, and would have increased supply chain challenges.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 466
Revises certain notice requirements imposed on an insurer who issues a policy of portable electronics insurance.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Heidi Kasama, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 466 removes a requirement for portable electronic providers to follow specific regulations related to email notices and explicitly applies existing rules on when electronic communications must be ceased.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it removes duplicative administrative rules, which could decrease the cost of compliance for businesses and allow insurers to communicate more effectively with customers.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 502
Revises provisions relating to public works.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: AB 502 revises existing state law as it relates to contractors and subcontractors that participate in public work projects. The bill updates and streamlines components of the Apprenticeship Utilization Act, changes penalties and enforcement mechanisms within the Office of Labor Commissioner, and creates additional methods to assess wages and damages for workers.
The Vegas Chamber’s original opposition was limited to the changes of the fine structure which removed the fine cap of up to $5,000 per violation to starting at $5,000 with no cap along with the removal of “willful” from the state law. However, those concerns regarding the penalties were addressed by the adoption of an amendment and the Chamber removed its opposition to the bill.
Position: Concern Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 2, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Sections 1 to 10, inclusive, of this act became effective June 5, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 509
Revises provisions relating to public utilities and similar entities.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor
Legislative Summary: AB 509 revises provisions for telecommunication providers that wish to access the public right of way at the local government level. The bill enables local governments to levy a franchise fee in order to access those public right of ways.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it provides greater parity and equity within the industry, especially since it involves the public right of way.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Section 1 to 19, inclusive, and 19.5 of this act became effective May 30, 2025.
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ASSEMBLY BILL 598
Revises provisions relating to the development of certain parcels of state land.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Speaker Steve Yeager (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 598 exempts the Campus for Hope Foundation project from standard state building oversight and public works regulations and requires contractors on the project must pay prevailing wages.
The Chamber supports the streamlining of the construction of this project as it is part of the comprehensive approach by the state, local and business to effectively address homelessness in Southern Nevada.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: June 9, 2025.
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 7
Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to revise provisions relating to the compensation of certain elected officers.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Howard Watts III, (D)
Legislative Summary: AJR 7 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would create a Citizens’ Commission on Compensation for Certain Elected Officers.
The Vegas Chamber supported the creation of this commission, as it provides a transparent decision making process and an opportunity to modernize the compensation of elected officers to make the position more sustainable for a citizen legislature.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 3
Senate Vote: No vote taken.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 8
Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to provide for the establishment of a business court.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Joe Dalia, (D)
Legislative Summary: AJR 8 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would create a dedicated court for businesses. The amendment would create an appointed court system of three judges that have experience and expertise on business law and cases.
The Vegas Chamber supported the creation of a business court system because of the efficiencies that it would create for businesses that need to appear before a court. The Chamber also supports the premise that these judges would be appointed based on their knowledge and expertise.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 40, Nays: 2
Senate Vote: Yeas: 17, Nays: 4
Final Action: Sent to the 2027 State Legislature.
Effective Date: The joint resolution needs to pass in the 2027 State Legislature before it is placed on the ballot for voter approval.
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 13
Urges the Federal Government to maintain the moratorium on the testing of explosive nuclear weapons.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Joe Dalia, (D)
Legislative Summary: Assembly Joint Resolution 13 urges the federal government to maintain the moratorium on the testing of explosive nuclear weapons.
The Vegas Chamber supported AJR 13 as the organization has a decades long history of opposition to nuclear testing and waste storage at Yucca mountain. If the long standing federal moratorium on nuclear testing in Nevada were to be lifted, it would have a tremendous amount of implications to our state including severe economic and environmental harm.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21 , Nays: 0
Final Action: Enrolled to the Secretary of State.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 12
Revises provisions relating to the Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Office of the Governor.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: SSB 12 creates the composition of the Governor’s Technology Office within the Office of the Governor, transfers the powers and duties of the Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Office of the Governor to the Governor’s Technology Office, and revises the classification and duties of the Deputy Chief of the Office of Information Security.
The Vegas Chamber is in support of SB 12 as the bill takes steps to modernize and streamline IT operations within the Office of the Governor.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025 .
SENATE BILL 15
Revises various provisions relating to governmental administration.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: SB 15 makes changes to the timing on annual debt management commissions and revising contents of delinquent tax notices. This bill will also remove requirements of quarterly reports from an associate superintendent from the county school district.
The Vegas Chamber is supportive of the bill as it would provide citizens and business owners additional time outside of the standard 9am-5pm to pay fees and taxes.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
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SENATE BILL 21
Revises provisions relating to outdoor recreation.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Natural Resources
Legislative Summary: SB 21 expands the scope and use of the Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant program, which will allow outdoor recreational infrastructure projects and for programs that offer education regarding outdoor recreation to be considered for grants from the state.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because expanding the field of programs and organizations eligible for grants will support small businesses, boost the state’s growing outdoor tourism industry, and spur economic development. The bill will also help efforts to increase student achievement, which supports the state’s future workforce.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 28
Revises various provisions relating to the duties of the Secretary of State.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: SB 28 will allow municipalities to enact changes to the requirements for the reduction or subsidization of certain fees for an affordable housing project, and allow for the creation of tax increment areas related to transportation and affordable housing.
The Vegas Chamber is supportive of this bill as it will provide an additional tool for municipalities to address our shortage of attainable housing by changing the threshold to qualify for affordable housing projects from 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) to 120% AMI. This change will allow the program to serve a larger number of Nevadans by increasing the threshold standard by expanding the eligibility guidelines.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
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SENATE BILL 75
Revises various provisions relating to the duties of the Secretary of State.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Judiciary
Legislative Summary: SB 75 would have revised provisions of state business licensing which is administered by Nevada’s Secretary of State. The bill would have allowed the Secretary of State to adjust state licensing fees instead of the State Legislature. The bill also addressed the filing of documents in other languages besides English in certain circumstances. The bill would also have made conforming changes to the registration of trademarks, trade names and service marks with the Secretary of State.
The Vegas Chamber was neutral on the bill because of the need to clarify how the fee structures would be developed and adopted by the Secretary of State.
Position: Neutral
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 78
Revises provisions relating to boards, commissions, councils and similar bodies
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Revenue and Economic Development
Legislative Summary: SB 78 would have revised the powers and duties of the Office of Nevada Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards, which are located within the Department of Business and Industry. The bill would have made changes to the composition, management, operation of boards, commissions, and councils. The bill would also have consolidated a variety of boards, commissions, and councils as well.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have modernized the state’s board, commissions and councils. More than 300 of these bodies exist in the state. The Chamber believes the consolidation of these boards will result in more efficient governance and cost savings to taxpayers.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 93
Establishes certain labor standards for the award of grants of federal money by a state agency for certain purposes.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Skip Daly, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 93 would have mandated additional labor standards in state law or require collective bargaining agreements for contractors and subcontractors if they want to bid for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) projects in Nevada. BEAD is a federally funded program designed to connect rural communities with broadband and internet access.
The Vegas Chamber does not agree that collective bargaining agreements should be required for contractors to place bids on BEAD projects as the concerns were mitigated by a technical amendment that was adopted. The Chamber believes that labor standards should be determined in collective bargaining agreements and not placed in state law.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 160
Revises provisions relating to the Nevada Equal Rights Commission.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Dina Neal, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 160 would move the Nevada Equal Rights Commission (NREC) from the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) to the Office of the Attorney General. The bill would also revise the duties of the Commission, while establishing certain requirements for attorneys and legal professionals who provide services to or are employed by NREC. The bill also changes what factors the commission must consider when investigating the complaint.
The Vegas Chamber is opposed to NREC being transferred from DETR to the Office of the Attorney General. The Chamber does not believe that such a realignment of Commission is necessary and would significantly shift the focus of the existing duties of the Attorney General’s office.
Position: Oppose
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 25, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 191
Revises provisions relating to court reporters and court reporting firms.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Skip Daly, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 191 pertains to the licensing and certification and regulation by the Nevada Certified Court Reporters’ and Licensed Court Reporting Firms’ Law as it relates to individuals engaged in the recording of certain proceedings by the use of video cameras or any system of recording simultaneous audio and video. The bill originally included a provision that would allow any person who is not a party to a proceeding to request a copy of a transcript or video record media of the proceeding from the certified court reporter or court reporting firm with possession of the transcript or video record media.
The Vegas Chamber originally opposed the bill because of the provisions that would make it easier for any person to request from a court reporter a copy of any deposition, transcript or video. The request can be made for any reason, without having to use the subpoena process. However, an amendment was adopted and removed that provision from the bill, which addresses the Chamber’s concerns with the bill.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 3
Senate Vote: Yeas: 15, Nays: 6
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: Section 18 effective June 5, 2025. Sections 1 to 17.5, inclusive, effective June 5, 2025 for the purpose of adopting any regulations and performing any other preparatory administrative tasks that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this act and January 1, 2026, for all other purposes.
SENATE BILL 193
Establishes a pilot program to reduce interest rates on mortgage loans for certain eligible families.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Fabian Donate, (D)
Legislative Summary:SB 193 would have established a pilot program that would help lower the interest rate on a mortgage for qualifying first-time home buyers.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have created a pilot program to address the attainability of housing. This innovative effort could have made purchasing a house more attainable for Nevadans with a targeted approach that focuses on owner-occupied residence purchases.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 199
Revises provisions related to artificial intelligence.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Dina Neal, (D)
Legislative Summary: SSB 199 would have created significant regulations, prohibitions, and restrictions on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in both the public and private sectors. The bill would have had significant ramification for a wide range of business industries such as healthcare, telecommunications, and law firms.
The Vegas Chamber opposed this bill as many of the definitions in the bill were too broad and restrictive in its application to an emerging technology. The Chamber also had significant concerns regarding the language pertaining to penalties for violations and the overly broad approach to regulating a fast growing industry.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Finance. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 214
Revises provisions relating to excavations.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Ira Hansen, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 214 would extend the depth that an individual would have been allowed to dig before being required to call 811 to check for subsurface installations from 12 to 18 inches from the surface.
The Vegas Chamber opposed this bill as it creates significant safety concerns for utilities, businesses, and homeowners around excavation projects (i.e. landscaping work). Most subsurface installations like natural gas, electrical or telecom lines are buried between 18 and 24 inches below the original surface level. However, ground settles which can change the positioning of these lines relative to the surface, leading to the risk of a line being hit and potentially causing a safety concern or property damage.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Committee on Health and Human Services and failed to meet the First Committee Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
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SENATE BILL 270
Revises provisions relating to governmental administration.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Rochelle Nguyen, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 270 would have required a contractor or subcontractor on a public work or other project paid for in whole or in part from public funds to provide documents that may be inspected upon request, including the bid on the contract and any documents submitted as part of the bidding process, any executed contract or subcontract, any record of work performed, and payroll records.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because it would have increased regulatory burdens for contractors and subcontractors. This additional strain on contractors could have resulted in increased costs for projects and regulatory burdens for businesses.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Government Affairs. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 274
Revises provisions governing state boards and commissions.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: SB 274 changes the appointment of the Chair of the Sunset Subcommittee from the members of the Sunset Subcommittee to the Chair of the Legislative Commission.
The Vegas Chamber was originally opposed to the bill as it would have changed how individuals would be selected to serve on board and commissions and potentially limit participation and interest in servicing on those boards and commissions. The provision was removed from the bill, which mitigated the Vegas Chamber’s concerns with the bill.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 19, Nays: 2
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
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SENATE BILL 291
Revises provisions relating to personal information.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Fabian Donate, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 291 allows a victim of identity theft to request a new driver’s license number and prohibits the Department of Motor Vehicles from charging a fee to make the change.
The Vegas Chamber supported SB 291 because businesses and their employees are impacted by identity theft. This bill helps Nevada’s employees when dealing with identity theft, which can make an otherwise stressful process more efficient and less expensive.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: January 1, 2027.
SENATE BILL 295
Revises provisions related to food establishments.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Fabian Donate, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 295 would have created a regulatory framework for sidewalk vendors and compact food cart vendors in Clark County and would have required local health boards to adopt and update regulations governing those vendors.
The Vegas Chamber opposed this bill as it would have removed local government autonomy and business within different municipalities, overly broadened the scope of cottage foods, and allowed for stationary features in mobile conveyances.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 34, Nays: 8
Senate Vote: Yeas: 17, Nays: 4
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILLS
STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE REFORM & TRANSPARENCY
SENATE BILL 340
Revises provisions relating to governmental administration.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Skip Daly, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 340 would have granted additional power to the Legislative Commission to suspend or nullify executive agency regulations and mandated significant judicial deference to the Legislative Commission’s approval of regulations.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because it presented a significant issue of separation of powers. The Chamber believes granting the Legislative Commission the authority to override executive agency regulations is a concern and problematic to the balance of power between the branches of government.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Government Affairs and failed to meet the second committee passage deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 358
Requires certain units of government of this State to accept certain forms of payment.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Angie Taylor, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 358 bill clarifies and standardizes the types of payments that must be accepted by Nevada’s governmental entities from businesses including debit card, credit card, check, money order, electronic transfer of money or cash.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as governmental agencies should offer several different payment options to businesses. That is why the Vegas Chamber believes that it is a good financial policy that governmental entities should offer multiple payment options to ensure accessibility, convenience, and efficiency for citizens and businesses, while also promoting financial inclusion and fostering a more user-friendly approach.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILLS
STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE REFORM & TRANSPARENCY
SENATE BILL 373
Enables local governments to establish multijurisdictional business licenses.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator John Steinbeck, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 373 updates existing state law that local governments in Clark County are authorized to offer multi-jurisdictional licensing to businesses.
The Vegas Chamber has been a longtime advocate for multi-jurisdictional licensing between the local governments located in Clark County. These reform measures will provide greater operational efficiencies for businesses that require multiple business licenses amongst the different local government jurisdictions like the cities and the county.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 391
Revises provisions relating to real property.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Dina Neal, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 391 would have provided limitations on the number of residential real property units that a corporation, LLC or other business could purchase and require the registration of other information relating thereto.
The Vegas Chamber opposed SB 391 as it could have provided complications to a multitude of industries, clouding the titling process, complicating the title insurance process, and causing delays in property transactions, which could harm home buyers and sellers alike.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken in Assembly
Senate Vote: Yeas: 13, Nays: 8
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly and failed to meet the Second House Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILLS
STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE REFORM & TRANSPARENCY
SENATE BILL 395
Revises provisions relating to autonomous vehicles.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator James Ohrenschall, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 395 would have required commercial autonomous vehicles to have an operator in the vehicle at all times.
The Vegas Chamber opposed this legislation as it would have inhibited the growth of a burgeoning industry within the state, eliminate Nevada’s competitive advantages in the space, and increase costs for the delivery of goods. The bill also contradicted the premise of the development and use of autonomous vehicles if a driver is required to be in the vehicles at all times.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 14, Nays: 7
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly and failed to meet the Second House Passage Deadline. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 417
Revises provisions relating to public employees.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure
Legislative Summary: SB 417 will allow for an alternate ratemaking process for natural gas utilities.
The Vegas Chamber supported this bill as it will allow for more predictable utility costs, reduce administrative costs, and allow for improved service.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 36, Nays: 6
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILLS
STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE REFORM & TRANSPARENCY
SENATE BILL 442
Requires the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to establish certain reporting requirements.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure
Legislative Summary: SB 442 mandates monthly reporting of service shutoffs by utilities, and further requires the collection of demographic data for these reports.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the original drafting of this bill due to the undue administrative burden of monthly reporting, as well as the scope of the demographic data being collected, which could lead to frivolous lawsuits. An amendment to adjust the frequency reports to a quarterly basis and limiting the scope of demographic data to zip code was adopted and mitigated the concerns of the Chamber.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote:Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 17, Nays: 4
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 447
Revises provisions relating to public works.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: SB 447 would have made changes to public works, allowing for the action of seeking an alternate writ of mandamus to require public bodies to award certain contracts and authorize a court to award attorney’s fees and costs to the prevailing party.
The Vegas Chamber opposed this bill as it attempted to allow the use of a writ of mandamus in a higher court to circumvent the bidding process on public works.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 16, Nays: 5
Final Action: Vetoed by the Governor.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILLS
STATE & LOCAL GOVERNANCE REFORM & TRANSPARENCY
SENATE BILL 467
Revises provisions relating to cybersecurity.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Finance
Legislative Summary: SB 467 makes changes to the state’s cybersecurity response efforts, by moving the Nevada Office of Cyber Defense Coordination from the Department of Public Safety to the Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Office of the Governor, and further merges this office with the Office of Information Security.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it modernizes Nevada’s cybersecurity efforts and creates a structure that is conducive to faster and stronger responses to data breaches.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yea: 42, Nay: 0
Senate Vote: Yea: 20, Nay: 0, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 7
Urges the Federal Government to recognize the unsuitability of Yucca Mountain as the site for a repository to store and dispose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator James Ohrenschall, (D)
Legislative Summary: SJR7 urges the federal government to recognize that Yucca Mountain is not a suitable repository for the disposal of nuclear waste.
The Vegas Chamber has opposed the use of Yucca Mountain for the sole purpose of dumping radioactive waste, due to the proximity of the site to the state’s largest population hub, the requirement for a majority of that waste to pass through the center of the Las Vegas Valley by rail, and the site sitting above the water table creating risks of contamination.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 35, Nays: 7
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Enrolled and delivered to the Secretary of State
Effective Date: May 22, 2025.
INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT
The Vegas Chamber has a strong legislative history of supporting the funding and construction of multi-modal and inter-modal transportation systems in the community. This approach includes promoting regional connectivity throughout Southern Nevada, while also supporting policy initiatives that increases productivity, and reduces congestion, which betters the lives of residents.
A strong and reliable transportation system means economic stability, job creation, and business growth for Southern Nevada. Local funding of transportation projects and ongoing investments are essential to Southern Nevada’s efforts to foster and attract businesses. It is good public policy to invest and support a robust and reliable transportation system because of its return on investment and proven track record of success.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT
ASSEMBLY BILL 84
Revises provisions relating to county roads.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Gregory Koenig, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 84 would have established provisions for counties with a population under 52,000 to complete infrastructure projects. AB 84 would have allowed a county to complete an infrastructure project with a cost up to $547,570 if the project received no bids from private contractors after two opportunities.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have provided greater flexibility to rural counties to maintain vital infrastructure, which is important to both residents and businesses. Increasing the monetary threshold by which these counties are governed is an important tool to reducing obstacles on crucial transportation infrastructure projects.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: Yeas: 14, Nays: 7
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 110
Revises provision relating to the designation of certain highways.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Danielle Gallant, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 110 designates State Route 163 as the Colorado River Highway. It also designates the bridge connecting State Route 163 and Bullhead City, Arizona as the Donald J. Laughlin Memorial Bridge.
The Vegas Chamber supported efforts to invest in the state’s infrastructure and its intent to name the bridge after the City of Laughlin’s namesake for his investment in local infrastructure projects.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT
ASSEMBLY BILL 174
Revises provisions relating to telecommunication providers.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Elaine Marzola, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 174 revises and updates the definition of “provider of last resorts” by telecommunication providers to also include satellite in addition to wireless technology as a qualifying provider.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as satellite providers should also be included in the updated definition of provider of last resort. Satellite providers are able to provide basic network service and business line service and as such customers in Nevada should be able to request that option if they chose to do so.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 256
Directs the Legislative Commission to appoint a Regional Rail Transit Advisory Working Group to conduct an interim study relating to regional rail transit.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Selena La Rue Hatch, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 256 creates a statewide advisory group to look at the feasibility of regional rail transit in Nevada.
The Vegas Chamber supports intermodal transit systems, which includes light rail as it helps reduce congestion, lowers carbon emissions generated by vehicles, and improves traffic safety for both residents and businesses.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT
ASSEMBLY BILL 363
Revises provisions relating to groundwater boards.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Natural Resources
Legislative Summary: AB 363 would have revised provisions around the establishment and duties of a groundwater board. This bill would have required the State Engineer to take recommendations from groundwater boards into consideration.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as it would have allowed an unelected board to direct water policy to the State Engineer. The Vegas Chamber believes that additional bureaucracy is not necessary and does not address any policy issues in regards to water management.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 16, Nays: 5
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 503
Revises provisions relating to governmental administration.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: AB 503 increases penalties for stealing and tampering with public utility copper wire.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill and agreed with the premise to deter the illegal removal of utility wire from public infrastructure. The removal of such wiring causes a significant public safety issue for both residents and businesses in the community. The theft of the utility wire can be found throughout the state, the repairs to local governments and taxpayers is both costly and timeconsuming.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY & SENATE BILLS
INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT
ASSEMBLY BILL 530
Revises provisions relating to the imposition by certain counties of additional taxes on fuels for motor vehicles.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure
Legislative Summary: AB 530 authorizes the Clark County Board of Commissioners to extend the existing Fuel Revenue Indexing (FRI) initiative with a two-thirds vote for up to 10 years. Any further extension would require a vote by Clark County voters in the 2036 General Election. From the business perspective, employers and workers depend on reliable road networks to transport goods, attract customers, and support employees commuting to work.
The Vegas Chamber believes transparency and accountability measures that have been implemented are appropriate. The bill protects the interest of Clark County taxpayers and the need for additional road projects to relieve congestion justifies the need for the extension of FRI.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 3
Senate Vote: Yeas: 14, Nays: 6
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 22, 2025.
SENATE BILL 6
Makes an appropriation to the Desert Research Institute of the Nevada System of Higher Education to support the Nevada State Cloud Seeding Program.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Joint Interim Standing Committee on Natural Resources
Legislative Summary: SB 6 makes an appropriation to the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in the amount of $600,000 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and $600,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. This appropriation is to be used for the Nevada State Cloud Seeding Program. The bill also includes accountability and reporting requirements by DRI in order to receive the funds from the State.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because water stability is essential for Nevada’s economy. Cloud seeding is an innovative tool that can be used to enhance the water supply by increasing precipitation.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 3
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
SENATE BILLS
INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT
SENATE BILL 108
Revises provisions governing the Account for the Channel Clearance, Maintenance, Restoration, Surveying and Monumenting Program.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Robin Titus, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 108 increases the account threshold of required funds to be committed in the Account for the Channel Clearance, Maintenance, Restoration, Surveying, and Monumenting Program from $250,000 to $500,000.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as the costs associated with keeping up our state’s infrastructure continues to rise. Making this change will help ensure that maintenance upkeep can continue to be funded and residents can continue to enjoy public spaces and historical monuments.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 276
Revises provisions relating to water.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senator State Senator Ira Hansen, (R)
Legislative Summary: SB 276 would require the reporting and sharing of information regarding water pollution events between government agencies and Indian tribes, and provide a penalty.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as introduced as it would have required the investigation and reporting of any potential spills or dumping with no requirement for the verification of the validity of these reports. The bill was amended, which addressed the concerns by reducing the additional scope and requirements that would be placed on the Division of Environmental Protection and the process of addressing confirmed contamination events.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILLS
INFRASTRUCTURE & TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENT
SENATE BILL 290
Revises provisions relating to regional transportation commissions.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: SB 290 authorizes regional transportation commission security personnel employed to remove any person who is engaged in willfully use profane, offensive or indecent language or engage in any quarrel in any public conveyance, or interfere with or annoy any passenger from a commission vehicle or property.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is an important component of the region’s transportation system. Passengers and employees should not be threatened or harassed by other individuals while using the public transportation system and such individuals should be removed by security to protect the safety of others.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
SENATE BILL 379
Revises provisions relating to commerce.
Primary Bill Sponsor: State Senator Fabian Donate, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 379 pertains to the installation of solar panels on homes and regulations as it relates to the industry. Specifically, the bill would require distributed generation system financiers, manufactured home financiers, and covered lessors to be licensed as installment lenders by the state. The bill also expands consumer protections by requiring financiers to provide copies of signed agreements to customers and prohibiting the use of overcharging fees. The bill would allow customers three days to rescind their decision once they have signed a contract.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it provides additional state regulatory oversight and protections for Nevada’s homeowners, which is necessary from an industry perspective.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 3
Senate Vote: Yeas: 19, Nays: 2
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date:October 1, 2025.
TAXATION
A tax system that is neutral, stable, transparent, fair, and equitable is essential for the growth of Nevada’s business community.
Additionally, tax policies founded on these principles are essential to attracting new businesses to our state, especially as surrounding states intensify their efforts to compete for new employment opportunities. The Chamber actively engaged on tax proposals that could have impeded job creation and hinder the state’s economy.
ASSEMBLY BILL
TAXATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 28
Revises provisions related to transportation.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Government Affairs
Legislative Summary: AB 28 extends the deadline for the Regional Transportation Commission to submit recommendations for the imposition of certain taxes to the Board of Clark County Commissioners. This would allow county commissioners to submit a ballot question to voters with the purpose of maintaining Southern Nevada’s transportation infrastructure.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it provides another tool to help address transportation funding needs in Southern Nevada.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 0, Excused: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
ASSEMBLY BILL 276
Revises provisions governing the commerce tax.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Philip “PK” O’Neill, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 276 would have tied the minimum threshold for the collection of Commerce Tax to the regional Consumer Price Index (CPI), allowing for the increase of the $4 million threshold each year to account for the increase in materials and other related factors.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it would have helped small businesses that pay the Commerce Tax by increasing the threshold on an annual basis.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
TAXATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 277
Revises provisions relating to the confidentiality of information relating to the tax on the net proceeds of minerals in this State.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Rich DeLong, (R)
Legislative Summary: AB 277 authorizes the disclosure of certain information relating to the taxation and net proceeds of minerals extracted in the state.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as the mining industry previously provided these reports and the codification in statute allows for additional transparency in one of Nevada’s vital industries.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 362
Provides for taxes on the sale or transfer of a controlling interest in an entity which possesses an interest in real property.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venicia Considine, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 362 would have authorized the imposition, collection, administration, and enforcement of taxes on the sale or transfer of a controlling interest in an entity which possesses an interest in real property within Nevada.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill because of the impact it could have had on investments in Nevada. Specifically, taxing the sale or transfer of controlling interests in entities based on the property value could discourage investment and hinder investment in the state.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSAMBLY BILLS
TAXATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 453
Revises provisions relating to taxation.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Natha Anderson, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 453 would have addressed three different tax policies with the intent to increase state revenues. The bill would have required a new digital goods tax, while lowering the Commerce Tax threshold from $4 million to $3.5 million, and eliminated the exemption from the excise tax on live entertainment for athletic contests and events.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as introduced, however, an amendment proposed would have removed any changes to Commerce Tax and Live Entertainment Tax, which would have mitigated the Chamber’s concerns.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: TThe bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
ASSEMBLY BILL 457
Revises provisions governing the commerce tax.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assemblymember Venicia Considine, (D)
Legislative Summary: AB 457 as introduced would have required certain businesses that focus on rental properties to be classified as a “combined taxpayer group” for the purposes of the Commerce Tax. It would have required these groups to pay the tax based on their cumulative incomes and entities as an industry. The bill was amended to be a study.
The Vegas Chamber’s concerns were mitigated by the amendment that changed the bill to a study of the Commerce Tax.
Position: Concerns Mitigated
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 27, Nays: 15
Senate Vote: Yeas: 14, Nays: 7
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: June 5, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILLS
TAXATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 479
Revises provisions relating to the taxation of agricultural real property.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure
Legislative Summary: AB 479 makes changes to property tax law to include the term “Agrivoltaic Purposes,” which refers to land that is used for solar energy production that assists in agricultural work.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because it will simultaneously incentivize the construction of clean energy sources for agricultural use while also supporting Nevada’s farmers and the agriculture industry.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 39, Nays: 3
Senate Vote: Yeas: 20, Nays: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY BILL 535
Revises provisions relating to the sales tax exemption for organizations created for religious, charitable, or educational purposes.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Revenue
Legislative Summary: AB 535 updates existing and requires an organization to be qualified under IRS 501c3 code in order to receive the sales tax exemption from the state.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it will help streamline the exemption process and make the exemption more accessible to nonprofits across the state.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 42, Nays: 0
Senate Vote: Yeas: 21, Nays: 0
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
ASSEMBLY & SENATE BILLS
TAXATION
ASSEMBLY BILL 557
Revises provisions relating to the Department of Taxation
Primary Bill Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Ways and Means
Legislative Summary: AB 557 would have mandated financial institutions to enter into agreements with the Nevada Department of Taxation to provide quarterly reports of all individuals and businesses open accounts along with identifying personal information (i.e. names, tax identification number, Social Security Number) and it would have given the Department the ability to seize assets to collect a debt without a court order and would have held the Department harmless in the event that assets are seized erroneously.
The Vegas Chamber opposed the bill as it would have allowed the seizure of assets with no due process, establishes a dangerous precedent that could expand to a myriad of other fines, fees, etc., and gives a wide latitude to the Department with no accountability.
Position: Opposed
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed as there was no taken by the Assembly Committee on Revenue.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 196
Authorizes a heavy equipment rental company to charge a recovery fee to offset taxes levied on certain heavy equipment.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 196 will allow heavy equipment rental companies to charge a two percent fee on rentals in order to offset taxes and fees by local governments.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill as it will provide guidance and regulations as requested by the industry, which provides greater transparency and stability of fees for consumers.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 33, Nays: 9
Senate Vote: Yeas: 19, Nays: 1, Excused: 1
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
SENATE BILLS TAXATION
SENATE BILL 412
Repeals provisions relating to financial institutions.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor
Legislative Summary: SB 412 would have changed the Bank Branch Excise Tax, which levies each bank that has more than one branch in a county a quarterly fee of $1,750 per branch to an annual fee of $1,750.
The Vegas Chamber supported the bill because the existing bank branch tax has little revenue potential as the tax penalizes brick-and-mortar banks in Nevada compared to online and out-of-state banking institutions. From a tax policy perspective, the Chamber believes that the existing tax is narrow, industry specific, and does not generate significant revenue for the State.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: No vote taken by the Assembly.
Senate Vote: No vote taken by the Senate.
Final Action: The bill failed because there was no vote taken by the Senate Committee on Finance. As a result, the bill received no further consideration during the legislative session.
Effective Date: Not applicable.
SENATE BILL 451
Extends a property tax imposed to employ police officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Primary Bill Sponsor: Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro, (D)
Legislative Summary: SB 451 extends the existing property assessment that funds more than 800 Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) officer positions for an additional 30 years at a rate of $.20 per $100 (0.2%) county property tax levy. The bill does not raise any new revenue or increase rates on any property owner in Clark County. Rather, it preserves an existing 30 year levy that was first approved by voters in 1996.
The Vegas Chamber is in support of properly funding LVMPD officers as it helps promote economic growth by addressing crime and fostering a secure environment for businesses, residents, and visitors. The bill also has the necessary taxpayer protections in the bill such as a 30 year limit.
Position: Support
Assembly Vote: Yeas: 41, Nays: 1
Senate Vote: Yeas: 17, Nays: 4
Final Action: Signed into law by the Governor.
Effective Date: May 22, 2025.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEMBERS & STAFF
VEGAS CHAMBER
MARY BETH SEWALD President & CEO
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
HUGH ANDERSON
Chair, Government Affairs Committee High Tower Las Vegas
JANET UTHMAN
Chair, Board of Trustees Cox Communications
BETSY FRETWELL
Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Trustees Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance
TYLER CORDER
Chair-Elect, Board of Trustees Findlay Automotive Group
