Deadline Outcomes: A Mixed Bag for Proposed Legislation

Unlike the earlier committee passage deadline where over 280 bills succumbed to inaction, only seven bills were marked for failure ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. This low figure is notable, especially considering the 2023 session, where just ten measures had met a similar fate, and in 2021, only seven bills died at this point in the session.

As of now, over 200 bills out of more than a thousand introduced remain exempt from deadline pressures.

Status of Key Bills Post-Deadline

Bills That Failed to Pass

The Senate wrapped up its proceedings around 8:09 p.m., confirming the demise of several notable bills. The measures that did not secure enough support included:

• AB64: Proposed adjustments to the state’s open meeting law by the attorney general’s office.
• AB318: Intended to allow captive insurers for workers’ compensation.
• AB362: A tax proposal on property interest transfers introduced by Assm. Venicia Considine (D-Las Vegas).
• AB437: A plan for alternative property insurance coverage for disasters put forth by Assm. Jill Dickman (R-Sparks).
• SB152: Legislation for homeowners’ associations to install electric vehicle charging stations.
• SB341: Adjustments to regulations for virtual testimony in grand jury proceedings.
• SB449: Establishing co-operative units for municipal law enforcement.

Bills That Were Passed

Despite the failed proposals, the Senate saw more than 20 other bills advance, including:

• SB179: Mandating the Nevada Equal Rights Commission to assess antisemitism in discrimination cases.
• SB305: Establishing sanctions for school sports, specifically lacrosse.

Assembly Highlights: Rapid Progression of Bills

In the Assembly, a swift session led to the passage of various bills, prominently featuring AB420. This legislation requires school trustees to publish use of force reports for police officers within educational settings. Assm. Alexis Hansen (R-Henderson) voiced her support humorously noting the bill’s number.

A selection of other noteworthy bills include:

• AB360: Focused on tackling congenital syphilis through mandatory testing for pregnant women.
• AB396: Pushing for accessory dwelling units on residential properties, with slight geographical exemptions.
• AB406: Restricting the use of artificial intelligence in schools for counseling roles.
• AB451: Providing law enforcement and gun dealers immunity related to firearm hold agreements.
• AB464: Banning adverse employment actions in educational institutions based on various discriminative factors.

Ongoing Discussions and Future Prospects

While some legislation faced setbacks, programs related to animal rights and book accessibility gained exemptions, ensuring their progress despite not being voted on during this session. For instance, Reba’s Law, aimed at increasing penalties for animal cruelty, remains under consideration after receiving public support.

Several other bills linked to both health and economic regulations are still in the legislative mix and could see advancements in future sessions, reflecting ongoing negotiations and potential amendments.