Assembly passes capital‑improvements bill billed as a housing and jobs measure, 38‑4

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada Assembly approved Senate Bill 502 on third reading on May 30 with a 38‑4 recorded vote, passing a capital improvements package that lawmakers on the floor described as a jobs and housing measure.

Assemblymember Howtegui, speaking on the floor, called the CIP measure “what we call our jobs bill” and said “this session, it's also our housing bill,” urging colleagues to support the legislation. Assemblymember Monroe Moreno also rose in favor and described the bill as “a housing bill. It's a bonds bill,” citing the measure's role in financing infrastructure and housing projects and urging members to vote for it.

Why it matters: The bill was presented on the floor as a package that includes funding priorities for capital projects and housing affordability. Lawmakers framed the bill as advancing jobs through construction and funding programs intended to address housing needs in Nevada.

Key procedural steps: The Assembly adopted two floor amendments recorded in the transcript — amendment 9-59 (moved by Monroe Moreno) and amendment 9-79 (also moved and adopted) — before final passage. After debate and remarks in support of the bill, the chief clerk recorded 38 ayes and 4 nays; the presiding officer declared the bill passed with the necessary two‑thirds majority.

Discussion versus action: Floor remarks focused on the bill's economic and housing impacts; amendments were formally adopted, and the Assembly completed a roll‑call vote resulting in passage. The transcript records praise from supporters for the executive branch and housing division's work in shaping the package.

Next steps / context: The presiding officer ordered the bill to the Senate. The transcript does not include the bill text or appropriation totals on the floor; it records that the bill authorizes and provides funding for capital projects and that members characterized it as a housing and jobs bill.