On Wednesday, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo called the state legislature into special session to revisit several major policy items left unresolved in the 2025 regular session. The special session will begin on November 13 at 10 a.m.

The governor’s formal proclamation sets the agenda and limits the policy topics that will be considered.

Legislation Being Considered

The special session will consider legislation consistent with several bills from the 82nd and 83rd legislative sessions, including:

• Senate Bill 194 (first reprint): Concerning insurance requirements for short-term vehicle leases.
• Senate Bill 434 (third reprint): Establishing the Statewide Health Care Access and Recruitment Grant Program to address provider shortages across Nevada.
• Senate Bill 457 (second reprint): Revising provisions related to public safety, juvenile justice, pretrial release, and opioid use disorder.
• Assembly Bill 238 (second reprint): Enacting the Nevada Studio Infrastructure Jobs and Workforce Training Act to promote motion picture and media production in the state.
• Assembly Bill 404 (second reprint): Revising laws governing the sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages.
• Senate Bill 450 (first reprint / 82nd session): Continuing relocation efforts for residents of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas.
• Assembly Bill 600 (as introduced): Clarifying provisions related to legislative property, publication procedures, and statutory organization.

Other Legislative Topics

In addition, the legislature will consider legislation related to:

• Cybersecurity: Establishing the Security Operations Center and Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline Program within the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
• General Assistance: Creating the Silver State General Assistance Program within the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
• School Zone Safety: Increasing penalties and expanding local authority over school zone traffic enforcement.
• Public Officer Privacy: Expanding confidentiality protections for certain personal information and campaign-related expenses.
• Wages and Hours: Aligning Nevada labor standards with federal law.

Appropriations and Funding Topics

The proclamation also authorizes the legislature to consider a series of appropriations to support public safety, health care, infrastructure, education, and state operations, including:

• Funding for indigent defense, rural judges, and district attorneys.
• A jail-based behavioral health program.
• Wildland fire trucks for the Nevada Division of Forestry.
• Investments in education, medical infrastructure, and cybersecurity staffing.

The legislature may also consider an appropriation to pay for the costs associated with the special session.

Legislator Replacements

Due to the resignations of two Nevada State Assembly GOP members, the following individuals have been appointed as replacements:

• Blayne Osborn (R), president of Rural Hospital Partners, has been recommended to fill Assembly District 39, previously held by Ken Gray, who resigned in July to accept a federal appointment as Senior Adviser to the National Cemetery Administration.
• Jason Patchett (R), a Clark County deputy district attorney, has been recommended to fill Assembly District 19, vacated by Toby Yurek, who resigned in October to join the Governor’s re-election campaign.

Nevada’s Credit Unions’ advocacy team will be on the ground monitoring the special session. Please stay tuned for updates.