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Pepper Sturm summarized the bill and the amendment. The measure requires city and county election officials to notify the Secretary of State if they cannot perform required duties in a timely manner. The amendment creates an electronic voting-reporting mechanism, directs the Secretary of State to adopt regulations describing timelines for key election duties and events that could cause delays, and sets out notification and escalation steps when duties are not timely performed. If an election official or oversight body fails to address a reported failure within 48 hours, the Secretary of State must notify the attorney general; the AG must initiate proceedings within 30 days. If an official willfully fails to act within 72 hours, the Secretary of State may seek a writ of mandamus to compel performance.

The amendment also deletes a prior provision authorizing the Secretary of State to petition a court to relieve an election official from duties and removes a voter’s standing to request a court-appointed special master. The amendment revises effective dates to allow time for the Secretary of State to adopt necessary regulations.

Senator Krasner said he would vote yes in committee to move the bill but reserved the right to change his vote later, noting he was still reviewing the amendment. Senator Steinbeck abstained from final approval at committee by recording a no on the motion to advance; the committee recorded the bill as passing by a 4–1 margin. The committee gave the floor statement to Vice Chair Daley.

What this means: SB 100 establishes a formal, electronic escalation path and regulatory framework for dealing with local election administrators who cannot meet statutory duties. It also creates a timeline for AG action and gives the Secretary of State authority to seek mandamus in narrow circumstances after administrative notice and delay.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","4/10/2025 - Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Bill 100, sponsored by Senator Daley, was amended and advanced by the Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections on April 8.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NV, Nevada","taxId",78440,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":46,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6607314,"Senate committee advances array of election, ethics and commemorative measures; votes at a glance",433,433000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953360-785b9226143f2ce754740448e793683b&start=433&end=0","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953360-785b9226143f2ce754740448e793683b/thumbnail_433000.jpg","/articles/6607314/Nevada/Senate-committee-advances-array-of-election-ethics-and-commemorative-measures-votes-at-a-glance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607314-2c6ffb12f785afb38ad917b7cdad48ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679281&Signature=ESqspYZx-DBNtl-PMfYU0HV7TzDCHWez48TYrJG9N81KMPQ-NVjbXCuzqCq37D3d2pl749x5IRqyS5oMvPWowUt2Buh1KMTeb~cyW95r9eDeuwdf29n-UvbuimpzGq-aeQ1DOlIlWFn8MqiKdZg~HQI15qeTSGYLteXDUyRVYf3M46i-v7kth1gq-lr2HDPPA7Oc6djww8gy~GBvnSpx~I0ESbV5jO7fdOQz152Xwc89vXrP7-BGACyCInPc1s9l5B0DJjnGoeuLkZ3BXZYyjowvOz0nrtHxewTGofIOjP9QLeDmSh3hc~U52gve9YwxKNREU59BeJMV8RPa5S-YOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections considered a broad slate of bills and joint resolutions in a work session on April 8 and advanced most measures with either unanimous or narrow margins. Committee policy analyst Pepper Sturm summarized each measure and committee members moved to amend or advance many of the items.

Key measures advanced with committee action (motions are committee-level \"amend and do pass\" or \"do pass\"):

- SB 102: Prohibits creation or service in false slates of presidential electors; creates felony penalties (category D and category C provisions depending on the specific offense), possible probation condition of six months jail, and disqualification from holding public office if convicted. No amendments were proposed; the committee moved the bill out on a do-pass motion. The committee recorded the measure as passing 3–2.

- SB 422: Requires photo ID or tribal identification for in-person registration during early voting or on election day, authorizes provisional ballots and extended DMV hours near registration deadlines; committee amendment revised application deadlines and county clerk acceptance language. The committee passed SB 422 3–2.

- SB 143: Authorizes a legislative interim committee to review water conservation issues and requires a study on artificial turf; passed unanimously.

- SB 225: Requires a $1,000 filing fee for declarations of candidacy for the Presidential Preference primary; passed unanimously.

- SB 414: Expands financial disclosure requirements for certain public officers and candidates, including reporting holdings of stocks or securities valued at $5,000 or more; passed on a 4–1 vote with Senator Krasner recorded as the lone no.

- SB 421: Requires recruitment of election board members for polling places on Indian reservations or colonies and one training event within the reservation or colony unless the tribe declines; passed unanimously.

- SJR 1: Urges Congress to enact legislation allowing surviving spouses of certain military veterans to receive military retirement pay amounts under specified survivor-benefit plans; passed unanimously.

- SJR 7: Urges federal reconsideration of Yucca Mountain as a repository for high-level radioactive waste; passed unanimously.

- SJR 8: Urges Congress to protect certain undeveloped public lands near Las Vegas (Sunrise Mountain, Frenchman Mountain and Rainbow Gardens); passed unanimously.

- SJR 9: Urges the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee and Postmaster General to issue a commemorative stamp recognizing John “Snowshoe” Thompson ahead of his 200th birthday in 2027; passed unanimously.

Votes at a glance (committee-level outcomes):
- SB 74 — Amended due-pass motion: approved (nays: Senators Krasner, Steinbeck)
- SB 100 — Amended due-pass motion: approved (record 4–1)
- SB 102 — Do pass: approved (3–2)
- SB 422 — Do pass (packet amendments): approved (3–2)
- SB 428 — Amend and do pass: approved (unanimous)
- SB 143 — Do pass: approved (unanimous)
- SB 225 — Do pass: approved (unanimous)
- SB 414 — Do pass: approved (4–1; Senator Krasner recorded a no)
- SB 421 — Do pass: approved (unanimous)
- SJR 1 — Amend and do pass: approved (unanimous)
- SJR 7 — Do pass: approved (unanimous)
- SJR 8 — Do pass: approved (unanimous)
- SJR 9 — Do pass: approved (unanimous)

Several measures included only brief discussion in committee; others drew questions from members about implementation details (for example, the scope of financial-disclosure reporting in SB 414 and the timing and triggers for residency challenges in SB 428). Committee members occasionally reserved the right to change their votes on the floor.

The committee concluded the work session and opened a short public-comment period; no callers came forward.","The Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections advanced a broad slate of election, ethics and commemorative measures during an April 8 work session, many by unanimous vote and several by narrow margins.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6607319,"Senate committee backs resolution urging federal action on psychedelic research; sponsor clarifies medical model",0,2224000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953360-785b9226143f2ce754740448e793683b&start=2224&end=2224","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953360-785b9226143f2ce754740448e793683b/thumbnail_2224000.jpg","/articles/6607319/Nevada/Senate-committee-backs-resolution-urging-federal-action-on-psychedelic-research-sponsor-clarifies-medical-model","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607319-300a55ed79ca0633bd89be7dd0bd81da/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679281&Signature=dCupO0mDfTMwkptj8iFbLBDnL0N8VDt1pFn5wg1v8v01zdDip6hOq9i4hPvUYS1ryTEhwYdG3zV4xWoVOzJARhyR6dmeoSuI0Rvq1E5aJ1FMjXdnhVa9ugMWdHidL9FenYerj3JxynqEzcTdOPLKOD5692k0YkEuv0e~y~bclKiJ0qz5hxjl~SC~WI3oPcp1e4OfVSJ8TbnF1DBNvMg0HSGCofswRDHU-oUgtzBU20FzGgpZW76ywpOG0oPFzeL-JX6-6fUOQ03b6bWBMyRgDA~4KTF4bq9e1oBkw0fUiXR7YZbvuf9uAgLuDR0wSuvXZFhFHMNBHLZv0NUf0XGYaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Joint Resolution 10, which urges the U.S. Congress to address barriers to therapeutic research and use of certain psychedelic compounds, passed the Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections on April 8.

Pepper Sturm summarized SJR 10 as expressing support for expanded federal research and for reclassification that would facilitate clinical trials and therapeutic access. The resolution cites reported clinical results for compounds such as psilocybin in treating conditions including PTSD and certain depressive disorders.

Annette Magnus, representing the Nevada Coalition for Psychedelic Medicine, appeared at the work session to underscore that the resolution and its companion bill (AB 378 in the Assembly) are intended to support a medical model. Magnus said the goals are to (1) ensure federal scheduling and research funding align to permit clinical trials and physician access; and (2) establish a tightly controlled state pilot project modeled for veterans and first responders that would be clinical and not recreational.

Senator Steinbeck pressed on the removal of the term “supervised” from one resolved clause in the amendment; Magnus said the change was a technical clean-up and her group would work to restore language if committee members preferred. Senator Steinbeck asked whether the resolution should more explicitly state it does not endorse recreational use; Magnus said sponsors had discussed that intent and she was willing to work with the senator to clarify the record.

The committee adopted the sponsor’s amendment — which revised statistical language about psilocybin outcomes and adjusted a resolved clause to add compliance with local laws — and advanced the resolution. Senator Krasner recorded a no on the motion in committee; the measure otherwise passed and the floor statement was given to Senator Winn.

Why it matters: SJR 10 is a nonbinding expression urging federal action and research; the companion bill AB 378 (described by testimony as a small-scale pilot project) would propose a state pilot with clinical guardrails for certain patient groups. Committee discussion focused on ensuring a medical model and avoiding an impression the measures endorse recreational uses.","Senate Joint Resolution 10, urging Congress to remove barriers to research and therapeutic use of certain psychedelic compounds, passed the committee after proponents emphasized a medical, not recreational, model and after a cleanup amendment adjusted statistical language and compliance phrasing.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":90,"_43":101,"_45":101,"_47":102,"_49":103,"_51":104,"_53":105,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":106,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":107,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6607323,"Committee approves tighter candidate residency reporting, adds judicial verification language",1620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953360-785b9226143f2ce754740448e793683b&start=1620&end=1620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2953360-785b9226143f2ce754740448e793683b/thumbnail_1620000.jpg","/articles/6607323/Nevada/Committee-approves-tighter-candidate-residency-reporting-adds-judicial-verification-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607323-f707c82e9604291da42868dd3f6171f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679281&Signature=Kqa9aBN1PuxLW~yHarRne70RVqWB9qslMYZmAM~S5QygHdcKBhaY3jBBYuZr6~bIE~TDSTdgVABr6DlZhFknDYez3m3QYI5p89BLGFfQomoLxWMCCbrwNc89dMFoAV3tq9RaV2cF5jaBdKtEzKVvjOJh4~8mytJUfVAqj2WAyciJpk9yUAccGEqM~jLScW2F8vkQ6zOOW7buzgT5QDtMZ1n8EoqljAdrcWbKGfcz244bGEn3uO7gH0hrmYDBsJuAHM43qDI6eo0wWw~Dw2XuPqdSDW-fNOzVV99RMWgZKh7DG0sP971uckRGiPFZLxNiZVSgHAbHllofHdHWuTxXNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 428, a committee-sponsored measure concerning residency and eligibility for public officers, was amended and unanimously advanced by the Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections on April 8.

Pepper Sturm described the bill as adding residency obligations to Nevada’s public policy declaration. The measure requires candidates and officeholders to provide proof of identity and residency in certain circumstances, makes most proof of identity and residency public record (except certain confidential information), and establishes a challenge process allowing an elector with evidence to file a challenge asserting a vacancy due to lack of residency.

Clark County proposed an amendment to require that a filing of vacancy be based on a judicial finding that the nominee or candidate does not reside in the district. Chair Orenshaw described an alternate formulation referencing NRS 283.04 that counsel recommended as accomplishing similar objectives. Committee counsel clarified that the bill’s amendment, as read, requires a candidate or officeholder to immediately notify the appropriate entity upon a change of address; relinquishment of office would occur only when an event amounts to a vacancy as defined in applicable statute. Counsel also explained that “actual residency” is defined in the bill as the place of permanent habitation where a person resides and is legally domiciled, and that intent factors into domicile determinations.

Senator Krasner and others asked whether moving within nested assembly districts inside a senate district would trigger the notification or vacancy provisions; counsel and members agreed the provisions were intended to target moves outside the represented district and not routine intra-district moves. Chair Orenshaw said he would continue to work with Clark County and other stakeholders to refine language and noted a verbal modification to the Clark County amendment to reference NRS 283.04.

Members then moved to amend and do pass the bill with the packet amendments and the Chair’s verbal clarification; the committee voted unanimously to advance the measure.

Why it matters: SB 428 tightens reporting and verification around where candidates and officeholders live, adds a role for judicial determination in vacancy challenges per the Clark County amendment, and clarifies that temporary absence or intra-district moves are not intended to create vacancies.

Votes at a glance: Committee passed the amended motion unanimously and the Chair took the floor statement on the bill.","Senate Bill 428, addressing eligibility and vacancy procedures tied to a public officer's residence, was amended and unanimously advanced after lawmakers and counsel clarified that a move within a senate district would not automatically create a vacancy and that judicial findings are required to declare a vacancy in some cases.",{"_33":109,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":110,"_41":90,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":111,"_49":82,"_51":112,"_53":113,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":114,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":115,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6607332,"Senate panel advances bill expanding emergency electronic ballot transmission, tightens cybersecurity and ballot rules","/Search/View?dp=1&key=2953360-785b9226143f2ce754740448e793683b&start=433&end=433","/articles/6607332/Nevada/Senate-panel-advances-bill-expanding-emergency-electronic-ballot-transmission-tightens-cybersecurity-and-ballot-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6607332-7dbaf145501dbb2fde63b995b9252735/orig.mp4?Expires=1770679281&Signature=hjP3Ck6d86t-TCNRs0Z5Q4QZbtlBtaOS0kERI2RepDDkLYzcK14jw9GaYb72Vu2-varD-LEM3JoihiRxrd1cUDHelqlFfMrd8VtF2eQuCF82HLK9M1nyNBSDfKlqly0lTa9SyHViZzt65pWDDkQTBvbiHr2H~huYRUwgqwedbVYfnIuHty0Pfp3yXekMv4Sj8-DDiZu5IMDuhZwp2krbusBoK7KR-Fh4t16S44gTQhQpvnZZSHlM8xVTTU1~2XVgkHDkSi5nZTlwnFuTaxBwRHELx78a1r7vh3rv9H4MA4PIOjalMU1SrCZwgMeQYoQiMCaDcMLurMZwArVg9gzk7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Bill 74, a committee bill on behalf of the Secretary of State, was amended and advanced by the Nevada Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections on April 8.

The bill makes multiple changes to election law, including provisions on cybersecurity, election accuracy audits, candidate forms and notices, mail ballots, voter registration, presidential electors, and election boards. Pepper Sturm, committee policy analyst, summarized the bill and the conceptual amendments offered by the Deputy Secretary of State for Elections.

The amendment clarifies when a registered voter may use an approved electronic transmission system to apply for and cast a ballot — limited to circumstances when the voter lacks access to a mail ballot or is unable to vote in person for reasons specified in the bill. Other changes in the amendment delete prior provisions that would have prohibited sending a mail ballot to a person who elected not to receive one, require that ballots cast on a mechanical voting system not be counted before 7 a.m. on election day and not be posted until polls close, and modify how ambiguous marks on ballots are counted (counted when a darkened portion and voter intent can be inferred).

The amendment also adds a required cyber incident response regulation to be developed by the Secretary of State, expands cyber-incident reporting to include the Legislative Commission and the governor, defines what constitutes a current and valid driver’s license or identification card, and clarifies voter-registration and address-notice requirements. It further authorizes limited reimbursements for meals and incidentals for certain election workers attending training paid from the reserve for statutory contingency account.

Senator Krasner opposed the amended due-pass motion, saying constituents in Senate District 16 had expressed concerns about expanding electronic voting. Senator Steinbeck also voted no, stating reservations about elements of the bill despite supporting narrower emergency provisions earlier in the discussion. The motion to amend and give a due pass carried; committee staff recorded two nays (Senators Krasner and Steinbeck) and the bill advanced on the amended due-pass motion.

What this means: The committee-approved amendments narrow use of the electronic transmission option to specific emergency circumstances and add statutory cyber and ballot-counting clarifications. The bill now moves forward with the committee’s conceptual changes; formal statutory language could still change in subsequent amendments.

Votes at a glance: The committee recorded the amended due-pass motion as passed with two recorded nays (Senators Krasner and Steinbeck).","The Senate Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections on April 8 amended and advanced Senate Bill 74, which makes broad changes to Nevada election procedures including emergency electronic ballot transmission, cybersecurity reporting, and counting rules for mail and machine-counted ballots.","actionData","errors"]

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