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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2021 | NV | SB 212 | Prohibits Police Officers from Using Deadly Force Before De-escalation | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| April 13, 2021 | NV | AB 395 | Rescinds the Death Penalty | Bill Passed - House (26 - 16) |
| April 6, 2021 | NV | SB 47 | Authorizes Borrowing Money for Programs Approved by the State Legislature | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7) |
| March 22, 2021 | NV | SB 103 | Prohibits Insurance Companies from Discriminating Based on a Dog's Breed | Bill Passed - Senate (18 - 3) |
| Aug. 5, 2020 | NV | SB 4 | Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (31 - 10) |
| Aug. 5, 2020 | NV | SB 4 | Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (31 - 10) |
| Aug. 5, 2020 | NV | SB 4 | Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5) |
| Aug. 5, 2020 | NV | SB 4 | Establishes Liability Protections for Businesses during COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - Senate (16 - 5) |
| Aug. 4, 2020 | NV | SB 2 | Repeals Existing Law Protecting Peace Officers From Investigations | Bill Passed - House (25 - 17) |
| Aug. 3, 2020 | NV | SB 2 | Repeals Existing Law Protecting Peace Officers From Investigations | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| Aug. 1, 2020 | NV | AB 3 | Establishes Police Reforms for Nevada Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - House (38 - 4) |
| May 31, 2019 | NV | AB 291 | Establishes Various Provisions to Increase Gun Safety | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8) |
| May 22, 2019 | NV | AB 431 | Expands Voting Rights for Convicted Individuals | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| May 22, 2019 | NV | AB 431 | Expands Voting Rights for Convicted Individuals | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| May 15, 2019 | NV | SB 312 | Requires Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0) |
| April 23, 2019 | NV | AB 431 | Expands Voting Rights for Convicted Individuals | Bill Passed - House (32 - 9) |
| April 23, 2019 | NV | AB 443 | Establishes Permanent Sales Tax for Cop Funding | Bill Passed - House (33 - 8) |
| April 23, 2019 | NV | AB 153 | Prohibits the Negligent Storage of Firearms Around Minors | Bill Passed - House (32 - 9) |
| April 23, 2019 | NV | AB 291 | Establishes Various Provisions to Increase Gun Safety | Bill Passed - House (28 - 13) |
| April 23, 2019 | NV | AB 431 | Expands Voting Rights for Convicted Individuals | Bill Passed - House (32 - 9) |
| Feb. 15, 2019 | NV | SB 143 | Expands Background Checks for Private Gun Sales | Bill Passed - House (28 - 13) |
| Feb. 13, 2019 | NV | SB 143 | Expands Background Checks for Private Gun Sales | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| April 17, 2017 | NV | AB 118 | Revises Provisions Governing the Issuance of Permits to Carry Concealed Firearms | Bill Passed - House (34 - 4) |
| Feb. 22, 2017 | NV | IP 1 | Requires Automatic Voter Registration when Applying for Driver's License | Bill Passed - House (27 - 15) |
| May 22, 2015 | NV | SB 175 | Amends Justifiable Homicide and Firearm Regulations | Bill Passed - House (25 - 17) |
| May 22, 2015 | NV | SB 175 | Amends Justifiable Homicide and Firearm Regulations | Bill Passed - House (25 - 17) |
| May 17, 2015 | NV | AB 244 | Classifies Certain Graffiti Offenses as a Felony | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| May 16, 2015 | NV | AB 193 | Authorizes a Court of Law to Admit Hearsay as Evidence | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8) |
| May 16, 2015 | NV | AB 193 | Authorizes a Court of Law to Admit Hearsay as Evidence | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8) |
| May 5, 2015 | NV | SB 37 | Authorizes GPS Capable Supervision of Parolees | Bill Passed - House (24 - 18) |
| April 21, 2015 | NV | AB 244 | Classifies Certain Graffiti Offenses as a Felony | Bill Passed - House (24 - 18) |
| April 15, 2015 | NV | AB 121 | Prohibits Disciplining Students for Simulating Firearms | Bill Passed - House (24 - 17) |
| April 6, 2015 | NV | AB 148 | Authorizes Concealed Carry on College Campuses | Bill Passed - House (24 - 15) |
| Feb. 20, 2015 | NV | AB 125 | Amends Provisions Relating to Constructional Defects | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8) |
| Feb. 17, 2015 | NV | AB 125 | Amends Provisions Relating to Constructional Defects | Bill Passed - House (25 - 17) |
| June 3, 2013 | NV | SB 221 | Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms | Bill Passed - House (23 - 19) |
| May 22, 2013 | NV | SB 221 | Requires Background Checks Prior to the Purchase of Firearms | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10) |
| May 20, 2013 | NV | SB 243 | Requires DNA Samples for Felonies | Bill Passed - House (29 - 9) |
| May 20, 2013 | NV | SB 243 | Requires DNA Samples for Felonies | Bill Passed - House (29 - 9) |
| May 14, 2013 | NV | SB 139 | Classifies Crimes Based on Gender Identity or Expression as Felonies | Bill Passed - House (30 - 11) |
| May 14, 2013 | NV | SB 139 | Classifies Crimes Based on Gender Identity or Expression as Felonies | Bill Passed - House (30 - 11) |
| April 16, 2013 | NV | AB 60 | Requires Certain Information From Donation-Seeking Charities | Bill Passed - House (25 - 15) |
| May 30, 2011 | NV | AB 301 | Voting Privileges for Felons | Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8) |
| May 30, 2011 | NV | AB 136 | Governing Credits for Offenders | Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 10) |
| May 27, 2011 | NV | AB 552 | DNA Samples for Felony Charges | Bill Passed - House (31 - 11) |
| May 27, 2011 | NV | AB 552 | DNA Samples for Felony Charges | Bill Passed - House (31 - 11) |
| April 25, 2011 | NV | SB 180 | Criminal and Civil Liability for Gender Identity Crimes | Bill Failed - Senate (10 - 11) |
| June 1, 2009 | NV | SB 52 | New Standards for Drivers Licenses and Identification Cards | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| June 1, 2009 | NV | SB 52 | New Standards for Drivers Licenses and Identification Cards | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| May 31, 2009 | NV | SB 283 | Establishing Domestic Partnerships | Veto Override Passed - House (28 - 14) |
| May 30, 2009 | NV | SB 283 | Establishing Domestic Partnerships | Veto Override Passed - Senate (14 - 7) |
| May 15, 2009 | NV | SB 283 | Establishing Domestic Partnerships | Bill Passed - House (26 - 14) |
| April 21, 2009 | NV | SB 283 | Establishing Domestic Partnerships | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| April 17, 2009 | NV | SB 372 | Smoking Ban Exceptions | Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 5) |
| Feb. 24, 2009 | NV | SB 116 | Seat Belt Violation as a Primary Offense | Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 9) |
| May 25, 2007 | NV | AB 510 | Parole Credit Act | Bill Passed - House (35 - 4) |
| May 22, 2007 | NV | AB 150 | Methamphetamine Control Bill | Bill Failed - House (27 - 14) |