Tabitha Mueller

2 days ago | thenevadaindependent.com | Tabitha Mueller

In today’s edition: How lawmakers can vote “maybe” on a billMajor bills that will live for another day More GOP support for medical aid in dyingIt’s not just you — more bills are moving forward “without recommendation.”So far, committees have passed at least eight measures “without recommendation” — a typically rare occurrence that allows bills to move forward in the legislative process without an affirmative “yes” vote.

4 days ago | thenevadaindependent.com | Tabitha Mueller

One-third of Nevada lawmakers who report owning rental properties did not disclose receiving income from them — which could be a violation of campaign finance disclosure laws if they are making money from them. But most of the lawmakers approached about the issue said the omission was an accident or a result of not taking income from the properties.

1 week ago | thenevadaindependent.com | Tabitha Mueller

In this edition, how a tax extension to support police could put the sheriff-turned-governor into a tough spot, and more bills that died. April 17th, 2025 at 9:00 AMBehind the BarGovernmentLegislatureNewslettersBehind the Bar️ 🏛️ | This is The Nevada Independent’s twice-weekly newsletter about the Nevada Legislature. Sign up here to receive Behind the Bar directly. In today’s edition: Will Gov. Joe Lombardo find himself in a political pickle?

1 week ago | thenevadaindependent.com | Tabitha Mueller

In today’s edition: Evolving film tax bill may support more than just filmWho were the winners and losers on deadline day? SOS has a backlog of business license investigationsAs Friday's committee deadline came and went, I overheard someone explain, "What happened is, a bunch of bills got killed because we don't have any money." And honestly? That's the vibe in Carson City.

1 week ago | elkodaily.com | Eric Neugeboren |Tabitha Mueller |Isabella Aldrete

CARSON CITY — Out of over 1,000 measures that were introduced, about 300 met their demise on the first major deadline of the 120-day legislative session. Here are some take-aways of Friday’s deadline day: Gaming 2, Culinary 0 — Lottery, room cleaning dieThe Culinary Union is zero for two on priority legislation with the union-backed lottery measure, AJR-5, and room cleaning legislation, SB-360, failing to move forward after receiving heavy pushback from the gaming industry.