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SNHBA sent out an End of Session Report on August 7th, 2023. In this report, SNHBA's Lobbying team put together a detailed overview of the 2023 Nevada Legislative session. Below is a list of bills, outlined in the end of session report, that went into effect on October 1st, 2023.

AB22 (Page 15/16): State Contractors Board

Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor.

Revises the procedures taken by the State Contractors’ Board after the issuance of a cease-and-desist order for unlicensed activity.

AB23 (Page 16): State Contractors Board

Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor.

 Revises the requirements of the State Contractors Board regarding the issuance of a written administrative citation. Establishes an informal citation conference procedure.

AB39 (Page 17/18): Residential Contractors

Sponsor: Assembly Committee on Commerce and Labor. *For detailed information on AB39, please see the industry notice sent out by SNHBA here*

Requires specific terms in contracts to construct, remodel or repair completed residences similar to the terms required in contractors a residential solar system, pool or spa. Limits down payments before the start of work with an exception for certain bonded contractors. Authorizes the state Contractors' Board to adopt regulations to establish the mandatory elements which are to be included in the contract. The residential contractor is required to provide the owner with a copy of all documents signed and a receipt for any money paid to the residential contractor and apply for all necessary permits. If a contract between the contractor and the owner does not include the information required, the bill authorizes the owner to modify the contract to bring the contract into compliance and provides that such modification is enforceable if the modification is reasonable. Noncompliance with the requirements of the bill is cause for disciplinary action. 

AB120 (Page 19):  Voluntary Health Care Restrictions

Sponsor: Assemblyman Hafen (R).

This bill prohibits a provider of health care who was not initially issued his or her professional license or certificate within the immediately preceding 3 years and who has not practiced his or her profession within the immediately preceding 3 years from providing voluntary health care service in this State. 

AB177 (Page 20): Parcel Datasets

Sponsor: Assemblyman Gurr (R).

Requires the State Demographer to provide their fiscal year-end parcel dataset of a county to an association for operators upon written request.

AB191 (Page 21): Water

Sponsor: Assemblyman DeLong (R).

Revises the definition of “supplier of water” to exclude a public or private entity that has less than 15 service connections. Due to this change, these entities will no longer be required to adopt and update a water conservation plan, conduct a water loss audit, calculate water losses, or adopt a plan to provide certain incentives.

AB321 (Page 23): Foil Balloons

Sponsor: Assemblyman Carter (D).

Sets forth requirements and restrictions concerning the manufacturing and sale of foil balloons, defined as a balloon that is constructed of electrically conductive material and that is not a hot air balloon or a balloon used in a governmental or scientific research project. The foil balloon manufacturers in the state must include certain markings on the balloon. The bill also prohibits sale or distribution of a balloon that is filled with a gas lighter than air unless: an object of sufficient weight is affixed to the balloon or its appurtenance to counter the lift capability of the foil balloon; and no electrically conductive string, tether or streamer or other electrically a conductive object is attached to the foil balloon. The Public Utilities Commission will be required to set standards for these balloons and any balloons sold or offered for sale in the state must meet these performance standards. The bill provides a civil penalty of a manufacturer who sells foil balloons in violation of these provisions of $50 for each balloon sold, offered for sale, or manufactured, not to exceed $2500 for each day on which the violation occurs. Lastly, the bill provides protections against theft or damage to property or persons working at a public utility.

SB113 (Page 27): Groundwater Management Plans

Sponsor: Senator Goicoechea (R).

Revises the steps available to the State Engineer in the management of a groundwater management plan within a designated basin.

SB155 (Page 27): Judicial Proceedings Relating to Homeless Individuals

Sponsor: Senator Ohrenschall (D).

Authorizes homeless persons who commit certain misdemeanor offenses to be assigned to a diversionary or specialty court program. In addition, the court is authorized to waive or reduce any fine, administrative assessment or fee that would be otherwise imposed on the individual. Additionally, a justice court or municipal court is authorized to transfer original jurisdiction of a case involving a defendant who is eligible to receive assisted outpatient treatment to the district court. Finally, the bill expands the definition of an eligible defendant.

SB417 (Page 30): Common Interest Communities

Sponsor: Senate Committee on Judiciary.

 Revises certain costs and fees a common interest community is authorized to charge to make certain services available for review. Authorizes a Commission to sanction certain individuals who knowingly file false or fraudulent affidavits.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the SNHBA Government Affairs team, Amanda Moss at amanda@snhba.com or Melany Quintero at melany@snhba.com.