Last Friday marked the first major legislative deadline—and with it, a host of bills officially flatlined. Below are the ones we were watching closely, split between the ones we opposed (good riddance) and the ones we supported (still mourning).
Bills We Opposed That Died
AB200 – Would have mandated that workers’ comp benefits for injured construction workers be calculated based on the higher of their average wage or the prevailing wage—introducing a complex and costly new standard.
AB364 – Sought to significantly restrict the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program by imposing new conditions on grants, limiting future scholarship availability for low-income students.
AB390 – Proposed granting collective bargaining rights to gig economy task workers and vastly expanded state oversight, setting a precedent with major economic and legal implications.
SB411 – Would have eliminated independent fiscal reviews of school district spending, scrapping a tool for accountability and transparency in education funding.
Bills We Supported That Died
AB33 – Would have created an independent Nevada Office of the Inspector General to investigate and audit the performance of public agencies, local governments, and nonprofits receiving state funds.
AB147 – Sought to strengthen election security by requiring voter ID for in-person and mail voting, while offering free IDs for those who cannot afford them.
AB214 – Would have dramatically expanded the Nevada Educational Choice Scholarship Program by raising donation caps, broadening eligibility, and increasing access for underserved families.
AJR5 – Proposed a constitutional amendment to bring transparency to the redistricting process by subjecting the Legislature to open meeting and public records laws.
SB123 – Would have preempted local governments from enacting rent control, ensuring consistent statewide housing policy that protects long-term market health.
SB211 – Sought to let certain firefighters and peace officers negotiate to leave the state’s insurance program for more tailored options—offering flexibility without disrupting the system.
SB224 – Proposed converting persistently underperforming public schools into Department-run charters, giving them new leadership and accountability to improve student outcomes.
What’s Next?
While we are working on the obituary for all the promising bills that are no longer relevant, plenty of high-stakes legislation is still alive and kicking. We’re tracking what’s moving, what’s stalling, and what might come back late in the session, as the deadline for the first house passage of the bills is also fast-approaching.
As always, we’re watching the dome so you don’t have to (unless you enjoy decoding legislative PDFs in your free time—we don’t judge).
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