Nevada Senate approves multiple bills including education and health initiatives

The Assembly Committee on Ways and Means convened on June 1, 2025, to discuss several significant bills impacting various sectors in Nevada. The meeting focused on funding appropriations aimed at enhancing education, public safety, and health services.

One of the key discussions centered around Senate Bill 6, which proposes a general fund appropriation of $600,000 annually for the 2025-2027 biennium to support the Nevada cloud seeding program through the Desert Research Institute. The bill was passed without any amendments.

Another notable bill, Senate Bill 62, expands the definition of a victim eligible for compensation from the fund for victims of crime. It authorizes payments up to $1,000 for property damage incurred during a crime, with a total appropriation of $300,000 over the biennium. This bill also passed unanimously.

Senate Bill 90 received attention for its substantial $50 million appropriation to the Nevada Department of Education, aimed at supporting teachers and purchasing classroom supplies. The bill was approved without amendments.

Additionally, Senate Bill 104 allocates $200,000 each year for school garden programs, while Senate Bill 119 establishes the Nevada GROW program with a $1.2 million appropriation to the College of Southern Nevada. Both bills were passed by the committee.

Senate Bill 132, which provides $500,000 for clean energy projects, and Senate Bill 133, allocating $250,000 for civic education programs, also received approval. Furthermore, Senate Bill 135 aims to provide integrated support services through a $1 million appropriation to Communities in Schools of Nevada.

The committee also discussed Senate Bill 182, which revises hospital staffing requirements, and Senate Bill 229, which updates financial literacy education standards for students. Both bills were passed without amendments.

Senate Bill 262, which moves the administration of the graduate medical education grant program to the Department of Health and Human Services, received a $4.5 million appropriation and was passed as amended. Senate Bill 300, requiring Medicaid to cover behavioral health services, was also approved, ensuring broader access to mental health care.

The meeting concluded with a series of motions to pass these bills, reflecting a commitment to enhancing educational resources, public safety, and health services in Nevada. The committee's actions signal a proactive approach to addressing the needs of the community through legislative support.