The 2025 Legislature starts Feb. 3. Will it be the same policy fights as usual? What compromises could be reached?
2025 Legislature
The proposed budget, as submitted to lawmakers, contained a $335 million deficit, but the Governor’s Finance Office said it is working on amendments to fix the imbalance.
Nevada is one of four states that with a legislature that meets biennially. How many days do Silver State lawmakers have to debate bills and pass laws?
Gov. Joe Lombardo made sweeping policy proposals at his State of the State Address, including making teacher raises permanent and extending pay raises to charter school teachers.
Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar has a slew of legislative priorities he’ll be pushing in the upcoming session.
Here’s what some of the biggest topics of discussion will be in Carson City — and specific bills that could make their way through the legislative process.
A Republican Assemblyman hopes to renew efforts to designate an official Nevada drink to honor the state’s Basque roots.
Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro announced an education bill she will put forward next year that would cover everything from universal pre-K to teacher raises.
Assemblywoman Melissa Hardy filed a bill draft request in honor of Reba, the bulldog who died after being placed in a taped-shut plastic tote.
The Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicines will push for two bills relating to the use of psilocybin, or magic mushrooms.
Speaker Steve Yeager and state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro were both re-elected to their roles as Speaker and Senate Majority Leader, respectively.
Assemblywoman Shea Backus plans to introduce a bill in the 2025 legislative session that will recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples Day.
A bill to allow the use of traffic cameras to catch speeders is on the table in the Legislature. Will it have better success than past attempts?