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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Lombardo notes education, housing advances in statement on Nevada Legislature
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Gov. Joe Lombardo emphasized progress on education and housing laws as he released a statement Friday on this year's legislative session. Lombardo, a Republican, also touched on decisions he made in vetoing a record 87 bills approved by the Democrat-controlled Nevada Legislature — just over 14% of everything that passed. He signed 518 bills into law. While contentious, this session had a smoother end than in 2023, when Lombardo called two special sessions immediately following adjournment. One session dealt with an unresolved budget that Republicans blocked, and the other passed the A's stadium deal. New Nevada traffic ticket laws to go into effect And despite this year's harsh criticism coming from progressive groups and advocates who cast many of his vetoes as betrayals, he thanked lawmakers for working in good faith toward 'a stronger, safer, and more affordable Nevada for all.' The Governor's Office said ceremonial bill signings are forthcoming for Senate Bill 460, the landmark bipartisan education reform package, and Assembly Bill 540, the Nevada Housing Access and Attainability Act. Lombardo's full statement appears below: I am proud of the meaningful progress we made this session – particularly in the areas of education and housing. Working together, we've taken important steps to expand educational opportunity, begin restoring accountability in our public schools, and make housing more attainable for working families across our said, I did not take lightly the decision to veto 87 bills. I do not enjoy using the veto pen, but as Governor, it is my responsibility to protect Nevadans from legislation that goes too far, expands government unnecessarily, or creates unintended consequences that hurt families, businesses, or our veto was carefully considered. My priority will always be to ensure that every law enacted serves the best interest of the people of Nevada – not special interests, and not bigger the legislators who worked in good faith throughout this session: thank you. I remain committed to working with you to build a stronger, safer, and more affordable Nevada for all. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo The Nevada Legislature convenes once every two years for a 120-day session. The 83rd session ended on June 2. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Tougher penalties for copper wire theft passed by Nevada legislature
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — It was a unanimous vote by the Nevada Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 503, which would increase penalties for copper wire theft. District E, County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, is a big proponent of the bill. Segerblom is taking steps to stop these thieves and get the lights turned back on for valley residents. 'I'm just so proud of the legislature for stepping up and hopefully the Governor signs it,' Segerblom said. He, along with others, implemented a Copper Wire Task Force last year to be more on top of the issue, and since then, he said he has seen improvements. 'We get daily complaints, but there have been less. I'm not sure if it's because we are more proactive, but we've started putting wire back in with aluminum and we also have solar lights which are good,' Segerblom said. Those caught with less than $500 worth of copper could face a misdemeanor, and anything above that would be considered a felony with up to four years in prison. Over at Broadway Pizza off Rancho and Charleston, Co-owner Mario Perdichizzi said this bill hits close to home. His business was targeted last year after copper wire thieves ripped through his A/C unit. He said it is about time something was done. 'It feels great because they should pay the penalty for stealing it and there also needs to be a penalty for stolen goods,' Perdichizzi said 'We put a camera up on the roof and we want to put a cage over the unit itself. We put lights by the unit and one in the back alley, too.' The next step is for Governor Lombardo to sign this bill into law. Once that is done, the new penalties will go into effect on October 1. Clark County's public works department estimates that nearly 1 million feet of streetlight wiring have been stolen since 2022. In Clark County, sellers must provide documentation that verifies that the wire was not stolen. It's also illegal for businesses to purchase scrap metal from walk-up sellers and accept cash payments for copper wire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Lombardo vetoes 33 bills in days following Nevada Legislature, 229 signed
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Gov. Joe Lombardo has vetoed 33 bills passed by the Nevada Legislature, putting his Republican stamp on another Democrat-controlled session. It's too early to tell if Lombardo will approach the record 75 vetoes from 2023, but it's a fast start on a pile of legislation that made it to his desk as the session adjourned in the early morning hours on Tuesday. Lombardo has also signed 229 bills — and counting — according to the Nevada Legislature's website. Here are the highlights of the vetoes and signed bills as of early Wednesday afternoon: VETOED: AB82, AB83, AB98, AB144, AB342, AB278 and SB297. These seven bills each had to do with designating a day or a month to recognize a person, a group or a topic. Lombardo rejected the bills and encouraged their sponsors to apply for a proclamation instead. Of the seven, AB144 had received the most attention as Democratic Assem. Shea Backus fought to move the observation of Indigenous Peoples Day to the second Monday in October. The conflict with Columbus Day brought politically-charged testimony to legislative committee hearings during the session, but the bill passed through the Democratic-controlled Legislature, meeting its end on Lombardo's desk. The specifics of the other bills: AB82 designated 'Diwali Day,' 'Eid al-Fitr Day,' 'Vaisakhi Day' and 'Vesak Day' AB83 designated Larry Itliong Day AB98 designated Dolores Huerta Day AB342 designated March as Women Veterans History Month AB278 designated July as Muslim American Heritage Month SB297 designated October as Menopause Awareness Month SIGNED: SB96 designates Jan. 27 as 'International Holocaust Remembrance Day' in Nevada. VETOED: AB205 would have changed an 'opt in' for sex education in public schools to an 'opt out.' A parent or guardian would have been required to fill out a form to refuse to participate. SIGNED: AB116, a crackdown on unscrupulous 'ghost kitchens' that sell restaurant meals to customers who think they are buying well known brands. The bill makes it a $100 fine per order for the kitchen, and a $500 (maximum) fine per day that the online platform continues to list the product. The platform is allowed 10 days to remove the listing before it is subject to fines. VETOED: 8 News Now reported on Tuesday that Lombardo had vetoed SB102, legislation aimed at punishing 'fake electors.' Lombardo has also vetoed AB306, which would have set up more return boxes for election ballots. 'AB 306 appears to be well-intentioned but falls short of its stated goals while failing to guarantee appropriate oversight of the proposed ballot boxes or the ballots cast. I believe additional election reforms should be considered as part of a larger effort to improve election security, integrity and allow Nevada to declare winners more quickly,' Lombard stated in his veto message. VETOED: Three bills related to renters and landlords went down to Lombardo's veto pen as the governor continued to reject more business regulations. AB201 contained provisions to automatically seal some eviction records. AB223 would have allowed a tenant to withhold rent if the property failed to meet 'habitable' conditions. AB280 would have capped rent increases at 5% for senior citizens in an 18-month pilot program. VETOED: SB171, also referred to as a shield law for medical professionals who provide gender-affirming care services, was vetoed because Lombardo believes it won't hold up in court. Use of the term 'prudent' makes the law subject to interpretation, according to Lombardo's veto message. A statement from Silver State Equity, an LGBTQ civil rights organization in Nevada, criticized the veto as 'a betrayal of Nevada values and an affront to the LGBTQ+ community.' The group added, 'This bill was a clear opportunity to ensure that transgender Nevadans can access the care they need — and that providers can offer it without fear of legal retaliation. Transgender people in Nevada deserve safety, dignity, and access to life-saving health care. The Governor's decision puts all of that at risk.' SIGNED: AB111, 'Jaya's Law,' which makes wrong-way driving a crime again. When traffic violations became civil infractions, it removed any criminal penalties in some high-profile cases, and Republican Assem. Brian Hibbetts sponsored this bill to restore penalties for wrong-way drivers. 'Jaya's Law' remembers 3-year-old Jaya Brooks, who was one of three people killed on U.S. 95 in a wrong-way crash in December 2023 in Hibbetts' district. Wrong-way driving is a misdemeanor beginning on Oct. 1, 2025. VETOED: AB140 would have extended how long driver authorization cards are valid, allowing the rules for ID cards to match those for drivers licenses. SIGNED: AB309, extending domestic violence protection orders. This bill lays out requirements for notifying people who are already incarcerated when a protective order is issued, and the steps to follow in extending or challenging the protective order. VETOED: AB244 would have banned the use of polystrene foam takeout containers, but only for chain restaurants. If a restaurant had fewer than 10 locations in Nevada, it would be exempt. But a violation by a chain restaurant would have brought a $1,000 fine. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Las Vegas Studio Proposal Backed by Sony and Warner Bros. Dies in Nevada Legislature
A proposal to build a movie studio in Las Vegas died in the Nevada Legislature on Monday night, as lawmakers refused to grant a $95 million annual subsidy. Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. had teamed up to support Summerlin Studios, a 31-acre facility that would have 10 soundstages. A bill to subsidize the project, AB 238, passed the state Assembly last week but died in the Senate on Monday night. More from Variety Sony's Buy One, Get One TV Deals: Here's How to Get a Free Sony 4K Ultra HD TV Sony Just Dropped the New WH-1000XM6 Noise-Canceling Headphones: Here's How to Buy a Pair Online Sony Chief Hiroki Totoki Outlines Entertainment-First Strategy, Addresses Trump Tariff Concerns: 'We Are Paying Close Attention' 'People just couldn't get there,' said Sen. Roberta Lange, who backed a rival studio project in partnership with UNLV. 'When we're cutting other important things like housing, education and health care, it's really hard to get to a place where people feel comfortable putting a lot of money into something new.' A similar effort failed in 2023. The Nevada Legislature meets every other year, so the next opportunity to push the project forward won't come until 2027. Sony and Warner Bros. were backing rival projects last fall. Sony supported the Summerlin proposal, which would be built by Howard Hughes Holdings. Warner Bros. was aligned with the UNLV proposal, which was slated for a research campus in the southwest area of Las Vegas. But in February, Warner Bros. switched sides and threw its support behind the Summerlin studio. AB 238, by Assemblywoman Sandra Jauregui, would have created a $95 million annual tax credit, which would go to film and TV productions shooting at that facility. An additional $25 million would go to support other productions unconnected with the facility. Lange continued to back the UNLV project, which partnered with Manhattan Beach Studios and Birtcher Development. Her bill, SB 220, did not advance to a floor vote. Jauregui's bill passed the Assembly on a narrow 22-20 vote on Friday. It needed to win Senate passage by midnight on Monday, but was not taken up. In the closing hours of the session, Lange offered an amendment calling for an economic study of the issue. That, too, did not get a vote. 'A film tax credit may not be what people want in the end, but there may be something else,' Lange told Variety. 'We have to do a study and look at what we can do that fits our state and move forward.' The rivalry between the two studio projects did not help the cause. From the outset, it was clear to stakeholders that only one — at most — would win approval. Lange said she spoke to Gov. Joe Lombardo, a Republican, on Monday night, and he was non-committal on the issue, and more focused on winning passage for his own priorities. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Washington Post
03-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Nevada's regular 2025 legislative session ends. Voter ID is among the key bills to pass
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada lawmakers in the Democratic-controlled Legislature ended their 2025 regular session early Tuesday after a flurry of final day action. Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is expected to take action by next week on the hundreds of bills that passed . The first-term governor vetoed a record 75 bills in 2023. Nevada lawmakers meet every other year in odd years.
