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2017 Legislature

Government transparency complaints not enough to sway vote in Nevada Legislature

Nevada’s Assembly Government Affairs Committee ignored the protests of open-government advocates on Thursday to pass a bill that would make confidential the names of retirees who draw benefits from the state public employees retirement system.

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Internet safe zones bill headed to Nevada governor

Private buyers and sellers of internet goods would have a safe place to complete their transactions under a bill given final legislative approval Thursday by the Nevada Senate.

Nevada marijuana DUI bill sent to Sandoval

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Senate gave final legislative approval Thursday to a bill updating testing requirements to prove driver is impaired by marijuana.

Nevada may soon recognize Indigenous Peoples Day

A bill establishing Indigenous Peoples Day won unanimous approval in the Assembly on Thursday, sending the measure to Gov. Brian Sandoval for his review.

Committee hears Nevada bill targeting fast-lane slowpokes

Highway slowpokes who snarl traffic by driving in the left lane could get a ticket under a bill heard Thursday by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Las Vegas Democrats sponsor Senate bill on web transparency

Websites or online services would have to notify users of the type of personal information they collect under a bill introduced Thursday in the Nevada Senate.

Concealed weapons bill headed to Nevada governor

The Nevada Senate gave final legislative approval Thursday to a bill making active military members or veterans under the age of 21 eligible for a concealed weapons permit.

Money to create state parks gets first OK in Nevada Legislature

A major funding boost for Nevada’s state park system sought by Gov. Brian Sandoval — including the creation of new state parks at Tule Springs in Las Vegas — won approval Thursday from a legislative budget subcommittee.

Frierson bill would extend Nevada early-voting period

Assembly Speaker Jason Frierson, D-Las Vegas, told the Senate Legislative Operations and Elections Committee on Wednesday that the measure is intended to increase voter access.

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