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Make your voice heard at #nvleg!

Hi Friend, 

We’ve had an interesting couple of weeks at the Nevada Legislature. From canceled hearings to snow storms, just about everything has been thrown our way! That is one of the reasons we developed a guide for each week of the legislative session. You can see important hearings and bills in the body of this email so YOU know what is coming and how to participate this week!! 

Tuesday 3/7

1:00 PM - Senate Judiciary hearing on SB68 

SB68 creates a ‘Critical Need Fund’ which would be used for certain purposes related to low-income housing. 

How you can help:

  • Create a free NELIS Account & submit a comment in support
  • Testify at the hearing in Carson City! 401 S Carson St, Room: 2134
  • Testify in Las Vegas! 555 E Washington Ave, Room: 5100
  • Testify via phone, dial (888) 475-4499 on the date of the meeting. When prompted, provide Meeting ID 81171684938  and then press #. When prompted for a Participant ID, press #. 

1:30 PM - Assembly Growth & Infrastructure hearing on AB195 

AB195 requires DMV to waive certain fees, including late fees, for people who have been incarcerated. 

How you can help:

  • Create a free NELIS Account & submit a comment in support
  • Testify at the hearing in Carson City! 401 S Carson St, Room: 2134
  • Testify in Las Vegas! 555 E Washington Ave, Room: 5100
  • Testify via phone, dial (888) 475-4499 on the date of the meeting. When prompted, provide Meeting ID  89753475747  and then press #. When prompted for a Participant ID, press #. 

Wednesday 3/8

8:00 AM - Senate Commerce and Labor hearing on SB78 

SB 78 will ensure that any fees that a landlord is charging will be communicated to the tenant and authorized by law. Additionally, SB78 limits application fees, will hold landlords accountable for returning security deposits in a timely manner, and it will increase the time period for No-Cause Evictions from 30 days to 60 days with an additional 30 days added for seniors and people with disabilities. 

How you can help:

  • Create a free NELIS Account & submit a comment in support
  • Testify at the hearing in Carson City! 401 S Carson St, Room: 2135
  • Testify in Las Vegas! 555 E Washington Ave, Room: 5100
  • Testify via phone, dial (888) 475-4499 on the date of the meeting. When prompted, provide Meeting ID 84027990453  and then press #. When prompted for a Participant ID, press #.

4:00 PM - Assembly Natural Resources hearings on AB84 and AB184 

AB 84 requires the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to issue free permits to certain tribal members for state parks. AB184 sets requirements for zero emissions for specific vehicles. 

How you can help:

  • Create a free NELIS Account & submit a comment in support
  • Testify at the hearing in Carson City! 401 S Carson St, Room: 2135
  • Testify in Las Vegas! 555 E Washington Ave, Room: 5100
  • Testify via phone, dial (888) 475-4499 on the date of the meeting. When prompted, provide Meeting ID 86902494280  and then press #. When prompted for a Participant ID, press #.

Thursday 3/9

1:00 PM - Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on SB172 

SB172 authorizes a minor to consent to their healthcare provider for the prescribing, dispensing, or administering of contraceptive drugs or devices, without parental involvement

How you can help:

  • Create a free NELIS Account & submit a comment in support of <<bill number>> on the legislative website! 
  • Testify at the hearing in Carson City! 401 S. Carson St, Room: 2135
  • Testify in Las Vegas! 555 E. Washington Ave, Room: 4412E
  • Testify via phone,  dial (888) 475-4499 on the date of the meeting. When prompted, provide Meeting ID 84551472660 and then press #. When prompted for a Participant ID, press #.

1:30 PM - Assembly Growth & Infrastructure hearing on AB112

AB112 creates a Wildlife Crossings Account in the State General Fund. This will be used to help fund wildlife crossing in Nevada. 

How you can help:

  • Create a free NELIS Account & submit a comment in support of <<bill number>> on the legislative website! 
  • Testify at the hearing in Carson City! 401 S. Carson St, Room: 2135
  • Testify in Las Vegas! 555 E. Washington Ave, Room: 4412E
  • Testify via phone,  dial (888) 475-4499 on the date of the meeting. When prompted, provide Meeting ID 86919356583 and then press #. When prompted for a Participant ID, press #.

This is a busy week! Make sure you follow our Twitter page to stay tuned on all committee hearings and bills. We cannot do this without you!

Onward,

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