Transcript Highlights:

• John Cusera, LCB Fiscal, for the record.
• Wayne Thorley for the record, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division.
• Wayne Thorley, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division.
• Wayne Thorley again for the record, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division.
• LCB Fiscal Analysis Division.

Bills: AB6, AB102, AB131, AB212, AB213, AB220, AB259, AB282, AB376, AB396, AB479, AB503, AB570, AB572, AB574, AB576, AB593, SB185, SB207, SB507, AB6

Keywords: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, FASD, prenatal alcohol exposure, children's health, developmental disability, early intervention, treatment assistance, Aging and Disability Services Division, Department of Health and Human Services, Autism Treatment Assistance Program, public health, parent education, evidence-based treatment, Nevada NRS 427A, disability services, behavioral health, emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district

Transcript Highlights:

• I would tell you that we didn't know that our amendment came out of LCB incorrectly until last night
• I would tell you that we didn't know that our amendment came out of LCB incorrectly until last night
• So. ...came out of LCB incorrectly until last night at 10 o'clock.
• There's actually a staff of 10 that, and again, people you may never see that work for LCB, but behind
• the scenes for that, and again, people you may never see that work for LCB, but behind the scenes for

Bills: AB275, SB371, SB457

Keywords: criminal procedure, wiretap, law enforcement, child protection, sexual offenses, SB371, Nevada, trespass, criminal trespass, NRS 207.200, property rights, misdemeanor, warning period, 24 months, 36 months, no trespassing, posted signs, fencing, private property, public property

Transcript Highlights:

• Madison Ryan, program analyst with the LCB Fiscal Analysis Division, for the record.
• Madison Ryan, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division: Thank you for the question.
• Madison Ryan, LCB fiscal, for the record.
• We have to work with the GFO, we have to work with LCB, and we have to work with the Department of Administration
• Madison Ryan, LCB fiscal, for the record.

Bills: SB507

Keywords: SB507, Nevada, governmental administration, Office of Nevada Boards Commissions and Councils Standards, Department of Business and Industry, professional licensing boards, occupational licensing, regulatory fees, state account, nonreverting fund, Commission on Postsecondary Education, taxicab, taxi technology fee, Nevada Transportation Authority, Taxicab Authority, transportation network company, TNC, rideshare, Uber, Lyft

Transcript Highlights:

• And just as a reminder, as nonpartisan LCB staff, we can neither support nor oppose any measure.
• For a reminder, as nonpartisan LCB staff, we can neither support nor oppose any measure before the body
• David Noss, LCB legal for the record. Scope of practice is a legal term of art.
• David Noss, LCB legal for the record. Not within the NRS.

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Wayne Thorley, for the record, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division.
• Wayne Thorley for the record, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division.
• Wayne Thorley, for the record, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division.
• Kathy Crockett, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division.
• Wayne Thorley, for the record, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division.

Bills: AB102, AB108, AB117, AB213, AB220, AB221, AB251, AB259, AB331, AB336, AB375, AB379, AB409, AB475, AB476, AB550, AB575, AB594, SB466

Keywords: emergency medical services, ambulance, licensing, health district, paramedic, training requirements, outdoor education, recreation, grant program, environment, funding, special license plates, vehicle registration, custom plates, state revenue, transportation, public works, prevailing wage, custom fabrication, nonstandard materials

Transcript Highlights:

• We were told by LCB that this needs to go in in order for the board to be able to issue those subpoenas
• The only thing that was missing, LCB let us know that we needed to have very specific subpoena rights
• The only thing that was missing, LCB let us know that we needed to have very specific subpoena rights
• They approved the regs to begin the process, but in reviewing the regs, LCB said they needed subpoena
• And I actually had LCB look into those numbers.

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill allows LCB to issue the license to a theater that has up to 200 seats per screen rather than
• The bill allows LCB to issue the license to a theater that has up to 200 seats per screen rather than

Bills: HB1526

Keywords: liquor license, snack bar, state regulations, alcohol sales, business licensing, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You'll hear from some folks more on specifics, but Department of Licensing, big improvements, health, LCB
• As we have seen, the Governor's executive order has already reduced the LCB wait times as they have fully

Bills: HB2198, HB2401, HB2462, HB2419, HB2210, HB2205, HB2249

Keywords: regulatory efficiency, permitting, licensing, executive order, state government, commission, gender equity, boys, men, advocacy, state policy, unpiloted aircraft, drones, regulation, airspace safety, privacy, address confidentiality, administrative law judges, privacy protection, staff employment

Summary: The committee heard public testimony on several bills. HB 2462 would direct the governor to create rules for countering threats from unmanned aircraft systems, including training and possible National Guard support; the prime sponsor and National Guard witnesses said it would help law enforcement respond to drone threats around major events and critical infrastructure, while one testifier supported it with suggested amendments on law enforcement authority, a web portal, and data privacy. HB 2401 would create a Washington State Boys’ and Men’s Commission, contingent on private funding through 2029; the sponsor and many supporters described concerns about boys’ and men’s outcomes in education, mental health, suicide, loneliness, workforce participation, and fatherhood, while some witnesses asked that the commission also address physical health and root causes such as fatherlessness. HB 2198 would create a statewide credential catalog and online repository for permits, licenses, and certifications, require agencies to set processing timelines, and authorize fee refunds when deadlines are missed; the Governor’s Office, business groups, labor, and agency representatives testified in support, saying it would improve transparency, predictability, and speed for workers and employers. HB 2419 would expand the Address Confidentiality Program to cover administrative law judges and certain Office of Administrative Hearings staff; OAH and county officials supported it, citing threats against judges and clerks and asking that county clerks also be included. In executive session, the committee took action on three bills. It adopted an amendment to HB 2210 on ranked choice voting and then passed the bill 4-2 with one excused. It adopted an amendment to HB 2205 making threats against sports officials, coaches, or participants in wagered events a Class C felony and then passed the bill 5-1 with one excused. It also passed HB 2249 unanimously, 6-0 with one excused, to reclassify certain WATech employees performing network and security duties. The committee then adjourned.

Transcript Highlights:

• You'll hear from some folks more on specifics, but Department of Licensing, big improvements; health, LCB
• As we have seen, the governor's executive order has already reduced the LCB wait times as they have fully

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills. HB 2462 would direct the governor to create rules for countering threats from unpiloted aircraft systems and authorize National Guard support for law enforcement in certain circumstances; the prime sponsor and National Guard witnesses said it would improve coordination for events like the FIFA World Cup, while one testifier supported it with amendments related to law enforcement authority, data privacy, and a web portal. HB 2401 would create a Washington State Boys and Men’s Commission, contingent on non-state funding through 2029; supporters described concerns about boys’ and men’s mental health, suicide, loneliness, education, and workforce outcomes, while some asked that physical health and fatherhood be more explicitly addressed. HB 2198 would expand and standardize statewide credential and permit reporting, require agencies to publish timelines and fee refunds for missed deadlines, and consolidate reporting; the governor’s office, business groups, labor, ports, and the Department of Health testified in support, citing faster processing, predictability, and economic benefits. HB 2419 would extend Address Confidentiality Program eligibility to administrative law judges and certain Office of Administrative Hearings staff; OAH, county officials, and county clerks supported the bill, citing threats and safety concerns, and some asked to include county clerks as well. The committee then took executive action on HB 2210, HB 2205, and HB 2249. It adopted an amendment to HB 2210 preserving existing ranked choice voting systems and advanced the bill 4-2 with one excused. It adopted an amendment to HB 2205 making threats against sports officials, coaches, or participants involved in wagered events a Class C felony and barring offenders from future wagering, and advanced the bill 5-1 with one excused. HB 2249, reclassifying certain WATEC employees performing network and security duties, was advanced unanimously 6-0 with one excused.

Transcript Highlights:

• The bill allows LCB to issue the license to a theater that has up to 200 seats per screen rather than

Summary: The Labor and Commerce committee held its final executive session and took action on several House bills. On ESHB 1155, concerning noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements, the committee adopted the Stanford striking amendment and then advanced the bill to Rules on a two-pass recommendation; the King amendments on goodwill/ownership interests and specified executives were withdrawn. The committee also advanced SHB 1570, giving non-academic student employees at Western Washington University collective bargaining rights, to Ways and Means, and ESHB 2303, banning employer requests or coercion for employee microchipping, to Rules. SHB 2405, creating a PTSD workers’ compensation treatment pilot program, was sent to Rules, and 2SHB 2479, creating a wage recovery program and account to help advance unpaid wages to low-wage workers, was sent to Ways and Means. The committee also adopted amendments and moved forward several liquor and cannabis-related bills. EHB 1941, dealing with cannabis producer agricultural cooperatives, was amended with the Saldana striking amendment and sent to Rules. HB 1526, allowing snack bar liquor license holders to sell wine by the glass, was amended with a Saldana striking amendment and sent to Rules. ESHB 2476, expanding the theater liquor license to larger theaters and requiring alcohol control plans when minors are allowed, was also sent to Rules. In each case, members noted the bills’ policy goals and, where relevant, the need for further fiscal review or referral to the appropriate committee. During the session, members briefly discussed the policy rationale for the bills, including worker protections, faster recovery of unpaid wages, PTSD treatment access, and support for business investments in theaters. The committee also took a moment at the end of the meeting to thank staff for their work and heard remarks from Senator Conway reflecting on his long service on the committee and the importance of bipartisan labor-management problem solving. All bills reported out were approved subject to signatures, with referrals either to Rules or Ways and Means as noted.

Transcript Highlights:

• The LCB could penalize both the business, the licensed business, or the server.

Bills: HB1977

Keywords: indemnification, liquor, commercial servers, liquor liability, business protection, 904, all

Transcript Highlights:

• This just puts in a little bit of a technical fix for LCB. Further remarks?
• But this does make sure that LCB has all the things they need to make sure that there's no funny business

Bills: SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, SB5808, SB5949, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675, HB2426, SB6061, SB6234, SB6176, SB6335, SB6047, HB2235, HB2464, HB2619, HB1376, HB1796, HB2091, HB2249, HB2353, HB2431, SB5808, SB5949, HB2124, HB2104, HB2624, HB2510, HB1347, HB1759, HB1983, HB2120, HB2264, HB2338, HB2385, HB2436, HB2495, HB2521, HB2604, HB2610, HB2675

Keywords: tourism, self-supported assessment, funding, statewide promotion, economic development, sewage, grinder pumps, residential buildings, regulation, construction, vehicle registration, enforcement, renewal, transportation, state law, state commission, infrastructure, traffic safety, responsibilities, state capital projects

Transcript Highlights:

• Wayne Thorley, for the record, LCB Fiscal Analysis Division, not with the Secretary of State's Office
• There is a time frame for amendments to be submitted by the governor's staff to LCB and to our fiscal
• staff, and we by the governor's staff to LCB and to our fiscal staff.

Bills: AB49, AB169, AB188, AB284, AB296, AB306, AB356, AB366, AB467, AB499, AB515, AB540, AB542, AB595

Keywords: educational personnel, teacher licensing, reciprocal licensure, provisional teaching, school counselors, school nurses, school social workers, state education standards, health insurance, speech-language pathology, stuttering, rehabilitative services, habilitative services, coverage requirements, health plans, retired public employees, subsidy, Medicare, health reimbursement arrangement, Public Employees' Benefits Program

Transcript Highlights:

• sellers on the internet—if you go on to, and I won't mention the website names because I don't want the LCB

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• You know, the LCB could penalize both the business, the licensed business, or the server.

Summary: The House Consumer Protection & Business Committee held a public hearing on a bill concerning indemnification of commercial liquor servers. Staff explained that under current law, both licensed retailers and individual servers can face administrative penalties and civil liability if they sell alcohol to someone apparently under the influence, and the bill would require the retailer to pay the server’s defense costs and any civil judgment, while preserving existing administrative penalties and causes of action against the retailer. Members asked about how the current penalty structure works, whether the bill would change administrative enforcement, and how liability would apply in situations involving a lone server or multiple establishments; staff said the bill did not specifically address those scenarios. The prime sponsor said the bill was intended to protect lower-paid servers from losing everything in civil lawsuits when they were not the ones who violated the law, while still holding accountable those who actually break the rules. She emphasized that the bill was meant to start a broader conversation and that the term “indemnification” was used as a placeholder for the policy concept. Members raised questions about whether the retailer’s insurance would cover judgments, how the proposal would interact with existing liability rules, and whether cannabis service would be included; the sponsor said cannabis was not currently covered but might be if treated like alcohol in the future. A representative of the Washington Hospitality Association testified that liquor liability insurance is increasingly expensive and difficult to obtain, with fewer insurers, higher premiums, and some businesses unable to get coverage. The association said the bill would not materially change current law because licensees already defend themselves and employees in civil suits, but it would not stop servers from being named in lawsuits, which can still harm workers’ backgrounds and future employment. The association argued the larger problem is lawsuit abuse and urged broader reforms to damages, demand rules, and joint-and-several liability. The hearing ended with the committee closing public testimony on the bill.

Transcript Highlights:

• So to the committee, to LCB, to legal, to the committee staff, thank you for everything you do every
• James Malone, LCB Fiscal, for the record.

Keywords: 909, all

Transcript Highlights:

• For the record, Cesar Montgomery, County Policy Analyst, and as nonpartisan LCB staff, I can neither

Bills: SB60, SB85, SB323, SB309, SB465

Keywords: elderly, vulnerable persons, criminal penalties, theft, civil penalties, criminal justice reform, traffic stops, law enforcement, data recording, public safety, racial profiling, SB323, Nevada, Department of Corrections, offenders, inmates, incarcerated people, prison phone calls, free phone calls, family communication

Transcript Highlights:

• copying, and mailing, and... ...transcripts, postage, copying, and mailing, and the statutorily required LCB
• Public Utilities Commission, transcripts, postage copying and mailing, and the statutorily required LCB
• think there is either a pending draft somewhere out there in correspondence between the Commission and LCB

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

Transcript Highlights:

• So I actually asked our LCB legal, who I thank you, LCB legal, because I owe you on so many occasions

Bills: AB568, SB90, SB133, SB147, SB229, SB233, SB240, SB245, SB280, SB378, SB393, SB417, SB434, SB494, SB495, AB62, SB104, SB119, SB132, SB193, SB262, SB422, SB431, SB435, SB468, SB503

Keywords: higher education, Nevada System of Higher Education, operational expenses, instructional expenses, public funding, education funding, teacher grants, classroom supplies, instructional support, specialized personnel, civics education, Nevada Center for Civic Engagement, funding, youth programs, civic involvement, Southern Nevada, Clark County, Las Vegas Valley, regional planning, economic resiliency

Transcript Highlights:

• Matt, did the LCB provide anything to you about the justification for the amount of this fee increase
• Matt, did the LCB provide anything to you about the justification for the amount of this fee increase
• first addressing the very real need for wholesale reform and improved operational efficiency at the LCB

Bills: HB2675, HB2681, HB2714, HB2688, HB2481, HB2116, HB1408

Keywords: accounts, finance, business regulation, transparency, audits, cannabis, license fees, regulatory framework, revenue generation, legalization, HB 2714, caseload forecasting, food assistance, SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, state food assistance, budget forecasting, caseload forecast council, caseload forecast supervisor, Washington State

Summary: The committee held public hearings on several bills. HB 2675 would eliminate a number of dedicated state accounts, transfer the remaining balances from two accounts to the general fund, and redirect future revenues from the salary insurance contribution increase revolving account to the general fund; OFM testified in support and there was no public opposition. Substitute HB 1903 would create a statewide Department of Commerce energy assistance program for low-income households, funded by the general fund and Climate Commitment Act revenues, phased in by utility and fuel type with reporting and an advisory group; supporters said it would provide more reliable monthly bill help, while utilities and rural co-ops raised concerns about cost, utility burden, reporting requirements, and conflicts with existing utility regulation. Fiscal staff estimated significant startup costs for Commerce if funded at the illustrative level discussed. Substitute HB 2384 would require actuarial reviews for certain continuing care retirement communities offering life care contracts, with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner reviewing the analyses and DSHS posting results; residents and transparency advocates supported the measure, while providers opposed it mainly over cost and the likelihood that fees would be passed on to residents. Substitute HB 1982 would expand the ability to vacate convictions tied to treaty Indian rights from fishing-only cases to fishing, hunting, gathering, and pasturing, remove the pre-1975 limitation, add local ordinances, and authorize OPD representation; after an amendment removed a proposed tribal liaison position, OPD said the fiscal impact would be zero and tribal and public defense witnesses supported the bill. Substitute HB 2389 would change juvenile sentencing and review procedures by expanding eligibility for suspended dispositions and behavioral health alternatives, adding midpoint review hearings, reducing some robbery ranges, and addressing juvenile rehabilitation capacity; supporters argued it would reduce disparities and favor community-based rehabilitation, while prosecutors, sheriffs, counties, judges, cities, victim advocates, and some law enforcement and tribal representatives warned it would weaken accountability, increase local costs, and create public safety risks. Substitute HB 2439 would overhaul tobacco and vapor product regulation by raising license fees and penalties, creating a responsible vendor program, adding manufacturer certification and testing requirements, restricting certain products and pricing practices, and redirecting tobacco tax revenue to public health and prevention accounts; public health groups supported the bill, while retailers and industry representatives opposed the fee increases and new mandates. The committee also heard HB 2681, which would sharply increase cannabis license fees and add CPI indexing; OFM supported it as a fee alignment measure, while cannabis businesses opposed the size of the increase and the inflation adjustment. No votes or final committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.