A new week at the Legislature means new bills up for debate, and we’ve got everything you need to stay informed. Below is a list of key hearings scheduled for the week, along with resources to help you understand the issues and make your voice heard.
📅 Bills Scheduled for Hearings This Week
❌ Bills We Oppose
- SB 115 – This bill mandates that all bilingual education teachers hold an official endorsement, eliminating existing exemptions for shortage areas. It also requires school districts and charter schools to pay a $2,500 annual stipend to endorsed bilingual teachers, regardless of performance. Additionally, districts must submit annual reports on the number of employees receiving the stipend, creating a new reporting requirement.
- Upcoming hearing on February 26th, 1:00pm.
✅ Bills We Support
- AB 64 – Would reduce transparency as deliberative meetings with no action taken are not required to be public records. However, the bill increases availability of public comment and participation. Tightens the requirement of remote meetings.
- Upcoming hearing on February 26th, 8:00am.
- AB 128 – This bill creates the Office of Public Records Ombudsman, an independent agency appointed by the Governor to handle public records disputes. The Ombudsman can mediate complaints, investigate issues, and issue binding decisions on record access and fees. If a party disagrees with the ruling, they can challenge it in district court.
- Upcoming hearing on February 25th, 8:00am.
- AB 163 – This bill ratifies the Counseling Compact, allowing licensed professional counselors to practice in other member states without needing additional licenses. It also enables telehealth services across state lines and creates a commission to oversee its implementation. If passed, this bill could help address Nevada’s mental health workforce shortage, particularly in rural areas.
- Upcoming hearing on February 26th, 1:30pm.
For a full list of hearings and bill details, check out our Bill Tracker.
🎤 Want to Testify? We’ll Show You How.
Testifying before a legislative committee can be a powerful way to influence policy. Whether you’re attending in person or remotely, our short course on testifying will walk you through the process and give you the tools to make an impact.
Make your voice count—learn how to testify today!
📚 Dig Deeper: Research & Policy Analysis
Stay informed with our latest research on the issues shaping Nevada:
- 30 Ways to Improve Education—Without Spending More– Learn how legislators can invest in cost-effective education policies
- Solutions Sourcebook – answers to our state’s key issues with solutions that are based solely on research, data and facts in an easy-to-understand manner.
- Nevada’s Regulatory Burden: 200 Boards: explores how Nevada’s 200 boards and commissions were established, their economic impact, and how they compare to other states.
Stay tuned for updates throughout the week, and as always, check out our Bill Tracker for the latest developments and our Action Center for instant advocacy.
