3 things to watch on day 109 of the 2017 legislative session

Las Vegas Review-Journal

8 years ago

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval delivers his final State of the State address at the Legislative Building in Carson City on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

Assemblywoman Julia Ratti, D-Sparks, listens to comments from the public during the fourth day of the Nevada Legislative session on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, in Carson City. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto

Sen. David Parks, D-Las Vegas, talks on Thursday, March 2, 2017, to the Senate Judiciary Committee. The committee passed his proposal to amend the state’s constitution and replace the state’s pardons pardon with a clemency board that meets more often. (Ben Botkin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

State Sen. Joyce Woodhouse participates in a legislative committee meeting at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Las Vegas. Brett Le Blanc/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @bleblancphoto

Here are three things to watch on day 109 of the 2017 legislative session:

1. Annual sessions. The Nevada Legislature would have annual sessions and politicians would score a pay increase under Senate Joint Resolution 11. The proposal by Sen. Joyce Woodhouse, D-Henderson, is scheduled in Assembly Legislative Operations and Elections.

2. Property tax hike. The taxable value on property would reset on sale, which means the new buyer would pay higher property taxes. Senate Joint Resolution 14, a proposal by Senate Revenue and Economic Development, is on the schedule in Assembly Taxation.

3. Gender identity training. The principals, teachers, and board members of private schools, including pastors, would be required to take classes on accommodating students with different gender identities. Senate Bill 225, sponsored by Sen. David Parks, D-Las Vegas, is on the Senate Finance agenda.

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