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2017 Legislature

Nevada trappers not happy with proposals in Legislature

Nevada trappers may face regulations unimaginable to Kit Carson, the legendary mountain man and trapper that the Nevada state capital is named after.

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Senate considers bills containing potpourri of marijuana measures

Bills allowing massage therapists to use pot-laced lotions and establishing medical marijuana apprenticeship programs to train the next generation of cannabis entrepreneurs were heard Tuesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Vegas Golden Knights license plate heads to Senate vote

A Senate committee Tuesday passed a bill authorizing a special license plate for hockey fans to show support for the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights.

Disabled voter bill unanimously approved by Nevada Senate

Election officials will have to provide separate lines for disabled voters or allow them to go to the front of the line under a bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the Nevada Senate.

Panel sends Nevada baby-changing table bill to Assembly

An Assembly panel gave unanimous support Tuesday to a bill requiring new public buildings to have baby changing tables in all restrooms — men’s and women’s.

Bill to help solar customers clears hurdle in Nevada Legislature

A bill that would restore commercially viable rates for homeowners who want to install rooftop solar panels and participate in net metering survived the first of many legislative hurdles on Monday.

Lawmaker wants training for Nevada school board trustees

Nevada school board trustees would be required to undergo at least six hours of training in the first and third years of their terms under a bill introduced Monday.