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SB106 — Tahoe shoreline vessel speed: Becky Pratt of the Legislative Counsel Bureau summarized SB106, sponsored by the Senate Committee on Natural Resources on behalf of the Legislative Committee for the review and oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. Pratt said the bill makes it a misdemeanor to operate a vessel at speeds above 5 nautical miles per hour within 600 feet of the Lake Tahoe shoreline. Vice Chair LaRue Hatch moved to do pass the measure; Assembly Member Karis seconded. The motion passed by unanimous voice vote in committee.

SB405 — Transit to Trails Task Force: Legislative staff summarized SB405 as creating a Transit to Trails Task Force; Vice Chair LaRue Hatch moved to do pass and Assembly Member Watts seconded. The committee approved the motion by unanimous voice vote.

Votes at a glance

- SB106 — Motion to do pass: moved by Vice Chair LaRue Hatch; seconded by Assembly Member Karis; outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote recorded; exact roll-call count not read into the record).

- SB405 — Motion to do pass: moved by Vice Chair LaRue Hatch; seconded by Assembly Member Watts; outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote recorded; exact roll-call count not read into the record).

Ending: Both measures were assigned floor statements and advanced from committee for further consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/5/2025 - Assembly Committee on Natural Resources","oneSentenceSummary","During the meeting’s work session, the Assembly Natural Resources Committee advanced two measures by unanimous voice vote: SB106 (Tahoe vessel speed misdemeanor) and SB405 (Transit to Trails Task Force).","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},6568899,"Lawmakers open debate on turf removal, urban heat and water-equity study",590,2438000,3028000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193134-636a778a6588c95de3fc55b589689340&start=2438&end=3028","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193134-636a778a6588c95de3fc55b589689340/thumbnail_2438000.jpg","/articles/6568899/Nevada/Lawmakers-open-debate-on-turf-removal-urban-heat-and-water-equity-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568899-84bfff71712182d8e7547041d6a724f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770832984&Signature=ciY8RK2D2nev0M4iMfjrtU1qV66bFv-Qxn48Cb6vYkib7fsd73ftPDzObMhw5VIHUurYgl~apueeeGzO1ruLnr8TNEcjGHb1CJDIiIK2GDCnZyRyFjkqLEFqP27dGxVjlDtFpidghFcTjCqpzRv1p8A5dIZTAWV6GO4Q1bwaFe~9VaekQ4IldDURpSXvwsq3kik1BUdifbAkb4vqPMOuX9NlLGMOWZZSHZ5JnLl2YkydpNr-pabgLj-Nx9Y6CgJ0yHE7AJ9i73QRHZWZGUg-hlaqBHtbiEJ-0jdAj9B9dQrURpXBmLGWX1tRJf5pT7eFn-S9uyyM5FaBAzU8nBywZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CARSON CITY — The Assembly Committee on Natural Resources on May 5 took testimony on Senate Bill 143, a bill sponsored by Senator Rochelle Wynne that would task the interim Natural Resources committee with reviewing a range of issues tied to turf removal, water rates and urban heat impacts.

Wynne told the committee the amendment removes a stand-alone agency study and instead asks the interim legislators to examine topics including excessive-use charges assessed by the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) and Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), protection for mature trees and the classification of grass under trees, equitable application of penalties, material toxicity and surface temperatures for replacement surfaces. “These older residential communities are really the closest things that we do have to an urban green space,” Wynne said, urging a fairness review for neighborhoods with large, mature trees.

Dr. Kelly Cope, a professor of landscape water conservation and turfgrass science at Utah State University, testified by remote connection about the cooling benefits of trees combined with turfgrass. She cited a Desert Research Institute (DRI) study in Henderson that found grass areas were among the coolest mapped surfaces and warned turf removal can raise surface temperatures. “The combination of trees and grass together created more cooling than either trees or grass alone,” Cope said.

Supporters at the hearing — including the Southern Nevada Arborist Group, Water Fairness Coalition and the Nevada Conservation League — urged the committee to examine SNWA’s turf-removal program, its rebates and the effects on mature trees and neighborhoods. Witnesses testified about apparent tree deaths following turf removal, the impact of excessive-use charges on older neighborhoods, and concerns about artificial turf, including high surface temperatures and potential chemical contamination in Nevada’s hot climate. One witness, Stacy Stanley, estimated the cost of converting 3,900 acres of turf at roughly $1.2 billion in conversion costs after rebates (witness-provided estimate), and urged more oversight into SNWA decision-making.

Andy Belanger of the Las Vegas Valley Water District testified in neutral and said the district supports interim study conversations. He noted the district’s objective with pricing tools such as the excessive-use charge was to hit the top water users and said behavior change has reduced that cohort from the program’s design target. “The excessive use charge was designed to hit the top 10% of water customers. It only hits the top 6% of water customers because nearly half of them have changed their behavior,” Belanger told the committee. He also said Las Vegas’ allotment is a small portion of Colorado River flows, which he cited as context for the region’s conservation approach.

The committee set a 20‑minute period each for public testimony in support, opposition and neutral positions; hundreds of residents did not testify in person but a mix of conservation groups, arborists and residents spoke in support of the interim review. No committee vote occurred at the hearing.

Ending: Sponsors asked that an interim legislative review examine science, equity and regulation before pursuing further statutory changes; the committee closed the hearing and moved to the scheduled work session.","Senate Bill 143 and a sponsor amendment would send issues around turf removal, excessive-use water charges, tree protection and artificial-turf impacts to an interim legislative review; testimony produced contrasting views from arborists, conservation groups and water officials.",{"_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},6568904,"Lawmakers consider permitting system for salvaging edible roadkill in Nevada",241,1231000,1472000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193134-636a778a6588c95de3fc55b589689340&start=1231&end=1472","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193134-636a778a6588c95de3fc55b589689340/thumbnail_1231000.jpg","/articles/6568904/Nevada/Lawmakers-consider-permitting-system-for-salvaging-edible-roadkill-in-Nevada","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568904-4235439dda161c4efb3705608b669a0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770832984&Signature=Z9VmAIphltPOHsKJQEG4kIG47sIGSAMLRtJAYDZaM1paS4F9NpHAIc9heZGseY0U81o9Pa9LEwk5Wj0eqthAzX4IB4~UZAoVh7PZ8XtJhiLbLyUJ1aOaXBGia01CqawLasLDxRSGnL0hfGsTk0AvIQ1gFL5RkVMmqEJEvPlyJqM8sT~mj8TH4K5~O7C7Xu3aSSPx2z7uvRGLRNxrB8-4MjkZTk~eolaxPX48IumpVpOjVaBDCg-wU0E8HQKT~fraKXPwTfZnu5E16zvHx8nS26IHp242hwH0ham7dCmZq~BttirM90Sm~FolmIs6GEUkhMZVCEljqWbn~DUO-XEesA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CARSON CITY — The Assembly Committee on Natural Resources on May 5 heard Senate Bill 215, sponsored by Senator Robin Titus, which would authorize salvage permits for edible portions of animals unintentionally killed in vehicle collisions or other incidental fatal events.

Catherine Villasenor, assisting the senator, said the bill is intended to “reduce waste and promote the responsible use of Nevada’s wildlife resources” by allowing humane retrieval of otherwise-usable meat. Under the bill, the Board of Wildlife Commissioners would adopt regulations requiring the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) to issue salvage permits and would be prohibited from charging a permit fee, the sponsor said. “To protect public health and the integrity of Nevada's wildlife populations, the commission may, by regulation, suspend salvage permits if any wildlife in the state is confirmed to have tested positive for chronic wasting disease,” Villasenor told the committee.

Deputy Director Mike Scott of NDOW said the department envisions a streamlined process, such as a phone app, to issue permits and would retain the animal head for testing to monitor chronic wasting disease (CWD). “We would retain the head so that we could test that animal for CWD,” Scott said, calling testing one reason NDOW supports a permit mechanism.

Titus said the bill mirrors programs in 35 other states and would clarify that possession of salvaged wildlife taken under a permit would not violate hunting-season restrictions; the bill is set to take effect Oct. 1, 2025. Titus said the bill’s regulations would address operational details such as whether permits are issued per animal or per person and who may apply to salvage an animal; she told the panel her preference is permitting on a per-animal basis.

Assemblymembers asked practical questions. Assemblymember Steve DeLong asked whether a driver involved in a crash would need to apply for a permit before collecting meat; Titus and Scott said regulations could allow quick permitting tied to accident reporting and that accident scenes are usually reported for insurance or law-enforcement purposes. Assemblymember Constantine asked whether nondrivers could obtain permits to retrieve animals they observed hit; Titus confirmed the bill’s language allows someone other than the hapless driver to apply if an animal is lawfully salvageable.

Paul Young, representing the Board of Wildlife Commissioners, testified in support. NDOW submitted explanatory exhibits on CWD testing and interstate policy approaches. No callers registered opposition; no committee vote was taken at the hearing.

Ending: The committee closed the SB215 hearing after public testimony and questioning; the measure will proceed through the legislative process and the Board of Wildlife Commissioners would later adopt implementing regulations if the bill becomes law.","Senate Bill 215 would direct the state wildlife commission to create free salvage permits allowing individuals to collect edible portions of animals accidentally killed in vehicle collisions, with public-health safeguards and an option to suspend permits if chronic wasting disease is detected.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6568909,"Nevada bill would let state join two interstate wildland fire compacts",178,94000,272000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3193134-636a778a6588c95de3fc55b589689340&start=94&end=272","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3193134-636a778a6588c95de3fc55b589689340/thumbnail_94000.jpg","/articles/6568909/Nevada/Nevada-bill-would-let-state-join-two-interstate-wildland-fire-compacts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6568909-05816f349f0b2570bcac832b8d6c0f11/orig.mp4?Expires=1770832984&Signature=cuP1OtYNOa9t8v3iC2KDxRG3A3vZ-g2ZTYfpTRSjU7WVx~GOR5jANBbnWLVmmLOp5phgo7urptm~shTzmqKdQFiaRYhQBl4HsJunBps0Rt7pFGJedAVQPYSm12EFIaItepy9E-xaVOfANPm1HBlTQhzl5Whd~Pbl-bxzWu-d-NvGh9MRFWKKV5NIAhzrsyD66VgiTzT04pEo3kRSQPH2yZTy0TL~xhL7h0raDWBX801paOAaZp0ChhvVRzjOzerrV~qLBNewwTvQY5-phvdM0cQMqs7X9DNy1W5LSwsjEl6Ew9NnpIYbhHFmAo-P9cM6ehQQzW9ZJyATGP3C4NSvjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CARSON CITY — Lawmakers on the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources heard a presentation on Senate Bill 19 on May 5, a measure that would authorize Nevada to join two interstate wildland-fire compacts to facilitate movement of firefighting personnel, apparatus and aircraft across state lines.

State Fire Warden Casey Casey told the committee SB19 would allow the Nevada Division of Forestry to enter the Great Plains and Northwest compacts, both formed to coordinate wildland fire protection among states and Canadian provinces under agreements that trace to early-20th-century federal authorities. “This allows for state-to-state movement of vehicles, apparatus and people, aircraft — all things,” Casey said. He added that state-to-state agreements can produce faster mobilization and quicker reimbursement than relying solely on federal agreements.

The bill sponsor, Senator Julie Pizzina, said SB19 emerged from the interim Natural Resources committee and received unanimous support there. “This is one of the bills that came out of the interim committee,” Pizzina said, thanking committee members for their work on wildfire preparedness. Pizzina noted the measure is intended to expand Nevada’s options for receiving and sending help during major incidents.

Casey said the Great Plains compact, formed later than the Northwest compact, provides broader authority to share resources nationwide. He told lawmakers Utah recently joined one of the compacts and that, among U.S. states, Nevada and California were the last holdouts; Utah’s recent action left California as the only state not participating in any compact. Casey also described operational benefits: Nevada’s five interagency dispatch centers track jurisdiction and payment codes when mobilizing resources, and compact membership would simplify those arrangements when aid crosses state lines.

Assemblymember Brendan Considine asked how the compact handles reimbursement if a requesting state does not pay. Casey said he had not seen a state refuse to reimburse and noted compacts include payment obligations; he described instances in which agencies have received IOUs but said that, historically, state-to-state payments have been quicker than federal reimbursement.

Committee members asked for details about which states are members of the Great Plains compact and about training and information-sharing among state foresters. Casey and Pizzina said compacts support operational sharing and that state foresters already exchange management techniques through national associations and formal trial programs.

The hearing included no public callers in support, opposition or neutral positions and closed without a committee vote.

Ending: The committee closed the SB19 hearing after questions and no public testimony. The measure will remain in committee as lawmakers consider the draft language and potential next steps.","Senate Bill 19 would authorize Nevada to enter the Great Plains and Northwest wildland fire compacts to speed mutual aid, broaden state-to-state resource sharing and streamline reimbursements for firefighting assistance.","actionData","errors"]

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