Invertebrates AB85 The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) currently lacks the ability to conserve invertebrates like bees and butterflies- vital pollinators that are in decline across the West. This bill would give NDOW the authority to conserve and protect invertebrates across Nevada!
Committee of Natural Resources heard this bill on 2/26.
No vote to date.
Styrofoam phase out for restaurants AB244 This bill would limit styrofoam from being used in restaurants in Nevada. Styrofoam adversely impacts human health and the environment.
No vote to date.
Regional Rail AB256 Other states and cities have benefitted from having rail lines in their urban areas. This bill would create a task force to bring rail to Nevada’s urban areas, creating a more sustainable transportation option.
Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections Hearing on 3/4/25.
Work session 3/20; passed unanimously; on to the full Assembly Floor vote.
Agrivoltaics AB479 This is the practice of using the same land for both agriculture and solar energy production. This bill would open up another option for renewable energy generation in Nevada.
Hearing scheduled Tuesday April 1 in Revenue Committee.
Transit to Trails SB405 This bill would support the development of Transit to Trails programs in Nevada, helping people recreate outside in a healthier and more sustainable way.
Hearing scheduled Senate Natural Resource April 3, 2025.
Mandatory disconnection reporting AB442 This bill would require NV Energy to report on how many customer accounts they shut off each month due to nonpayment, helping us understand how electricity rates impact Nevadans. Twenty-six other states and D.C. require disconnection reporting.
No hearing scheduled yet.
Other important bills the Sierra Club is SUPPORTING:
AB80: Soil Health
AB458: Solar on Affordable Housing
SB48: Sustainability and Resilience in Master Planning
SB260: Worker protection in poor Air Quality
SB286: Consultation with Tribes in Planning
AB456: Prohibiting Utility Disconnections
AB528: Property Tax abatements for Green Buildings
AB529: Requiring Procurement of Solar Energy Locally
SB379: Consumer protections requirements for solar lenders and installers
AB493: Recycling of EV batteries and solar components
One bill to OPPOSE:
AJR10: Encourages passage of federal SNEDCA bill (Southern Nevada sprawl). The Sierra Club strongly opposes this bill!