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Scott Gillis, representing TMS (Transportation Management Services), presented the conceptual amendment and said the change would reduce duplicative paperwork for out‑of‑state carriers that already meet federal motor‑carrier safety standards. Gillis and TMS Chief Operating Officer Stephen Carney said the amendment is aimed at event logistics for large gatherings — where hundreds of buses may be needed — and is intended to preserve public-safety oversight while easing an administrative burden that can run to thousands of pages of documentation for a single event.

Jeremiah Shirk, a consultant to TMS, described the federal documentation (FMCSA and USDOT) that operators already carry, including annual inspections, 90‑day checks on emergency exits, driver medical certification and federal self‑reporting obligations. The amendment would, as drafted for the committee, accept specific federal-issued documents as satisfying Nevada’s documentation requirements for short-term leases (30 days or less), while preserving the NTA’s ability to conduct fingerprint-based background checks.

The proposal drew unified opposition from licensed Nevada operators and attorneys representing local carriers. Opponents argued the change would create an uneven playing field by allowing out‑of‑state firms to “cherry pick” the most profitable events without maintaining a year‑round Nevada presence, regulatory compliance and the expense Nevada carriers shoulder every day. Witnesses said the Nevada Transportation Authority’s licensing and inspection rules impose cost and administrative obligations that protect the traveling public and ensure local accountability.

Speakers opposing the amendment included representatives of Nevada limousine, bus and sedan companies and trade attorneys. They warned the conceptual amendment, presented shortly before the hearing, had not been sufficiently vetted, and they urged the committee to preserve the NTA’s comprehensive permitting and enforcement role. Several testified that they had never been contacted for business by TMS and said the proposal would harm in‑state operators and their employees.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles testified neutral and confirmed it would not lose fee authority if the amendment were adopted. The Nevada Transportation Authority was present in the hearing record and committee members discussed the agency’s existing regulatory role, fingerprinting and background checks. Paul Enos of the Nevada Trucking Association provided clarifying testimony on how CDLs are issued and noted that federal regulations set minimum standards while states and the NTA set additional state requirements.

Committee members asked how the amendment would protect Nevada jobs and businesses. TMS and its consultants said they preferred to use Nevada operators where available and that bringing out‑of‑state assets is expensive; they said industry contraction after the COVID pandemic has reduced available motor‑coach inventory and drivers. TMS said the proposed changes would not remove fingerprinting or background checks and would not exempt vehicles from insurance or registration requirements.

No vote was taken on AB 524 at the hearing; opponents urged more time to vet language and requested protections to ensure short‑term leases could not be stacked to avoid licensure.

Why it matters

The amendment aims to ease logistics for large-scale events that require many buses and drivers. Supporters say it will reduce duplicative administrative burdens, help Nevada remain competitive in hosting major events and lower costs. Opponents say it risks undermining Nevada’s regulatory framework, could disadvantage in‑state carriers and reduce accountability for public safety.

What’s next

Committee members indicated further discussion and follow-up with the Nevada Transportation Authority, the Department of Business and Industry and industry stakeholders before any vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4/10/2025 - Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure","oneSentenceSummary","A late conceptual amendment to AB 524 would simplify documentation requirements for out-of-state bus and driver permits used for short-term events; local carriers and the Nevada Transportation Authority expressed strong concerns about public-safety oversight and competitive impacts.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NV, Nevada","taxId",78440,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6607249,"Assembly hearing: bill would raise tire-fee to fund Nevada wildlife crossings",1976,2086000,4062000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953480-5748ac55df27817813e8069aabd918d3&start=2086&end=4062","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953480-5748ac55df27817813e8069aabd918d3/thumbnail_2086000.jpg","/articles/6607249/Nevada/Assembly-hearing-bill-would-raise-tire-fee-to-fund-Nevada-wildlife-crossings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607249-c5e608417443a7ab4b3f04d76cb59836/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161537&Signature=h4qzo55lz6tE-5YRr9m3bXTTnnJwLPQpduNvZ4VCFrGpuwE4VgmljOvYOw5jT2iVfKFJfXZR~wISf6F2FPA1zaaiP8~EuA1nJP8gGPm5L5fGX1wHorT4w6xBKKZjw0iK8lHfcYSgpOAsmvziAevXUpshM9ukVYTPpwpV4~ODSOVqr79EfDJYTh0Chmb4RC0e1c9W8iLMgTH12-~GgsNmqbalHFXj4Ze9auADgXvqEBN58JJGCw84yzwEoyabihOYCo6fMv1khQXxLTHl2zDbpjCfwyfxRORge9a93giAOoWmKdeAL8or35b-kGkxxsM2dJbL~sbHIVE3SFTxZUmcHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CARSON CITY — Assembly Bill 486, sponsored by Assemblymember Natha Anderson, would raise Nevada’s tire-recycling fee from $1 per tire to $2 and dedicate the revenue to the State Wildlife Crossing account to expand wildlife crossing infrastructure designed to reduce collisions between vehicles and wildlife.

Assemblymember Natha Anderson, sponsor of AB 486 and chair of the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources, described existing wildlife crossings in Elko and elsewhere as “incredibly successful,” citing frequent mule deer use of crossings and a corresponding drop in collisions. Nick Calero, senior officer with The Pew Charitable Trusts, urged the committee to view the measure as a fiscally responsible investment and provided regional examples of large appropriations for crossings in other Western states.

The bill would direct the additional dollar-per-tire revenue to the State Wildlife Crossing account created by last session’s AB 112. Proponents said the measure would create a steady revenue stream to address a list of roughly 30 NDOT-identified crossing priorities and argued that crossings reduce costs associated with vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity.

Nick Calero told the committee that NDOT reports more than 500 wildlife-vehicle collisions per year in Nevada, with an estimated statewide cost north of $20 million annually. He cited NDOT and national figures that estimate an average cost per collision of about $20,000 for deer, roughly $75,000 for elk and more than $110,000 for moose collisions. Calero and other witnesses said those official counts likely understate the true number of collisions.

Experts and advocates who testified in support included representatives from the Nevada Outdoor Business Coalition, the Board of Wildlife Commissioners, Nevada conservation groups and the Sierra Club. NDOT environmental staff described planned projects including fencing and crossings at locations such as the Dumpy Hills along Interstate 80 and a planned research project at the Spooner Summit near Lake Tahoe.

Several supporters emphasized public-safety benefits for drivers and the potential to restore migratory corridors for mule deer and other species. “This is a bill that is asking for the occasional $1 to potentially prevent a wildlife‑vehicle collision in the future,” Calero said.

Opposition testimony came from the Nevada Trucking Association. Paul Enos, CEO of the association, said raising the per‑tire fee would disproportionately affect fleet operators who purchase many tires annually and urged committee consideration of a conceptual amendment to better coordinate NDOT planning and mitigation during large road projects.

NDOT’s communications director, Joe Harrington, testified in neutral and asked the committee to consider raising the threshold that triggers a cost‐benefit analysis in NDOT planning from $25 million to $50 million if the conceptual amendment discussed with stakeholders is adopted. NDOT staff also participated in the technical discussions, answering members’ questions about fence height (typically about 8 feet for large mammals), species involved (predominantly mule deer, but also elk, pronghorn, cattle and others) and site selection methods tied to collision and migration data.

No committee vote occurred during the hearing; the sponsor closed by thanking members and noting ongoing conversations about amendments.

Why it matters

Proponents say the dedicated funding would sustain and expand crossings that reduce collisions, save emergency response and repair costs and reconnect fragmented habitat for mule deer and other species. Opponents say fee increases should not disproportionately burden industry fleets and urged closer coordination of mitigation with NDOT planning.

What’s next

The bill was heard and remains under consideration; sponsors and stakeholders indicated ongoing conversations about a conceptual amendment that could address trucking-industry concerns and certain NDOT planning thresholds.","Assembly Bill 486 would increase the tire-recycling fee from $1 to $2 and dedicate the revenue to the State Wildlife Crossing account to expand wildlife crossing projects intended to reduce vehicle-wildlife collisions.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6607254,"Assembly committee advances multiple transportation and energy bills in work session",736,1207000,1943000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953480-5748ac55df27817813e8069aabd918d3&start=1207&end=1943","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953480-5748ac55df27817813e8069aabd918d3/thumbnail_1207000.jpg","/articles/6607254/Nevada/Assembly-committee-advances-multiple-transportation-and-energy-bills-in-work-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607254-3860a8d2b1b98ee7a84c19ba1c4f2862/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161537&Signature=jF1jhBdgiERjoC0jo4vqo9qjHFy2YxCIwZ00uBNGRSfuHFfcI3YowLGxu5osHskIQL7iJgZdqXKv-u8L7jBn5CWex4ve~nreb-xkRlsXcIUpFkSJC0t0LxGPQAPVkrSSjC~DBt6OLwbDSc4DXVzkpbNXBTDWiFUvxCA-OKW-7GOYwfobooMSglO3ckcM4MHP72PBKIpDFNCHUE2L~VdOOaIomka8HtyYmyYfNP0g2cvjYxEZ4YVpM1vR47TNmLb66bxVEV4oXvKB1T95GUuUBCxJO~tPaeqcq4Yth4hGiCdkYVIV84K1t~KNh2m-oNe5buR~8rQYWumaucymqGekbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CARSON CITY — The Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure on Wednesday amended and voted to advance a package of bills considered in its work session, moving them to the next stage in the legislative process.

Committee members considered and approved amendments and do-pass recommendations on seven measures covering motor vehicle services, temporary automated traffic enforcement, unmanned aerial vehicles procurement, railroad safety standards, energy and solar access, and school bus infraction detection systems.

The measures the committee advanced include Assembly Bill 296, AB 402, AB 439, AB 446, AB 458, AB 527 and AB 527 (listed in committee order as AB 5 27 in the transcript). Each motion was offered by committee members and seconded; recorded roll-call dissent was limited to a small number of members on a few items.

Assembly Bill 296, which would require the DMV to offer installment loan options for initial or renewal registration and would authorize voluntary use of digital license plates, passed on a motion to amend and do pass. The motion was made by Assemblymember Wynne and seconded by Assemblymember Backus and was approved by voice vote.

Assembly Bill 402, which would permit automated traffic enforcement in temporary traffic-control zones when workers are present and establishes a four-year pilot, was amended to set enforcement at 10 miles per hour over posted temporary limits, tighten data and signage requirements, cap penalties at $200, and dedicate excess revenue to public infrastructure. The motion to amend and do pass was made by Vice Chair Carter and seconded by Assemblymember Wynne; Assemblymember Dickman recorded a no vote and the motion carried.

Assembly Bill 439, which makes limited exceptions for certain purchases of unmanned aerial vehicles when data is stored within the United States, was amended to exempt U.S. government entities from third-party data-access restrictions and was approved on a motion from Assemblymember Wynne, seconded by Assemblymember Yurek.

Assembly Bill 446, addressing operational and safety regulations for railroad companies, was amended to limit several provisions to Class I and Class II railroads, reduce maximum train length limits, and alter hotbox detector spacing among other technical changes. The motion to amend and do pass was made by Assemblymember Wynne and seconded by Vice Chair Carter; four members (Assemblymembers Gallant, Urich, Ger and Dickman) recorded nays and the motion carried.

Assembly Bill 458, which revises provisions governing solar-powered affordable housing systems and net metering, was advanced after the committee considered multiple sponsor and stakeholder amendments, including changes proposed by the Nevada Clean Energy Fund and NV Energy.

Assembly Bill 527 (listed in the hearing as AB 5 27) authorizes installation and use of school bus infraction detection systems. The amendment before the committee would allow school districts to contract with third-party vendors for systems, establish a 30-day public-awareness period during which only warnings are issued, set evidentiary rules for mailings, and constrain data collection and use. Vice Chair Carter moved to amend and do pass; Assemblymember Dickman recorded a no vote and the motion carried.

The committee recorded formal motions, seconders and voice votes for each item. Committee members who cast recorded nays in the session included Assemblymember Dickman (on multiple items) and, on AB 446, Assemblymembers Gallant, Urich and Ger.

The committee stated staff would prepare floor statements and assigned members to carry those statements on the Assembly floor. No final floor votes on the bills occurred during the work session; the bills were advanced for further consideration.

Votes at a glance

- AB 296: Motion to amend and do pass (mover: Assemblymember Wynne; second: Assemblymember Backus). Outcome: approved (voice vote). No recorded nays.

- AB 402: Motion to amend and do pass (mover: Vice Chair Carter; second: Assemblymember Wynne). Outcome: approved. Recorded no: Assemblymember Dickman.

- AB 439: Motion to amend and do pass (mover: Assemblymember Wynne; second: Assemblymember Yurek). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- AB 446: Motion to amend and do pass (mover: Assemblymember Wynne; second: Vice Chair Carter). Outcome: approved. Recorded nos: Assemblymembers Gallant, Urich, Ger, Dickman.

- AB 458: Motion to amend and do pass (mover: Vice Chair Carter; second: Assemblymember Garris). Outcome: approved (voice vote).

- AB 527 (school bus infraction detection): Motion to amend and do pass (mover: Vice Chair Carter; second: Assemblymember Wynne). Outcome: approved. Recorded no: Assemblymember Dickman.

What the committee said

Keeley Latham, policy analyst with the Legislative Counsel Bureau, summarized each bill and described sponsor and stakeholder amendments considered by the committee. Committee members asked a small number of clarifying questions and debated limited points of policy and legal procedure in each discussion.

Why it matters

The bills cover a range of transportation and energy topics that affect road safety, state procurement rules, railroad operational standards and energy policy for residential solar. Several measures change how technology is regulated (digital plates, automated enforcement, school bus infraction systems) or how funding is allocated (revisions to fee structures and tariff provisions). The committee's actions move these measures further toward final floor consideration.

What’s next

Floor statements will be finalized and reported by assigned members. The bills may be scheduled for floor action by the full Assembly in later legislative sessions.","The Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure voted to amend and pass seven bills during a work session, advancing measures on vehicle fees, automated traffic enforcement, unmanned aerial vehicles, railroad safety, solar housing systems and school bus infraction detection.","actionData","errors"]

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