Jennifer Suchanders supports Senate Bill 486 for wildlife crossing infrastructure in Nevada

The Senate Committee on Growth and Infrastructure convened on April 28, 2025, to discuss key legislative proposals impacting Nevada's infrastructure and wildlife safety. The meeting began with a focus on Assembly Bill 486, which aims to enhance wildlife crossings to reduce collisions between vehicles and animals.

Jennifer Suchanders, representing the grassroots organization oneAPI in Nevada, testified in support of AB 486. She emphasized the importance of proper infrastructure to facilitate wildlife crossings, highlighting the dangers posed by wildlife collisions. Suchanders noted that these incidents not only threaten human lives but also incur significant costs related to medical expenses, vehicle damage, and road repairs. She argued that investing in wildlife crossings is essential for public safety and ecological balance, urging the committee to support the bill.

Following her testimony, the committee opened the floor for additional support. However, no further testimonies were received in favor of AB 486, nor were there any opposing or neutral testimonies presented during the meeting. The chair subsequently closed the hearing on AB 486 without further discussion.

The committee then shifted its focus to Assembly Bill 174, which revises provisions related to communication providers. Assembly member Marzola introduced the bill, expressing enthusiasm for the discussion. Omar Salcedo from AT&T joined her to address any technical inquiries from the committee members.

The meeting concluded without any resolutions or votes on the discussed bills, leaving the committee to consider the implications of the testimonies and the proposed legislation in future sessions. The next steps regarding both bills remain to be determined as the committee continues its review process.