Nevada
New Year, new laws in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The New Year brings new laws.
On January 1, 2024, 80 new laws went into effect in Nevada.
The amount of marijuana one person can possess just doubled in the state, now 2.5 ounces. Recreational retailers are now authorized to sell medical cannabis to patients without having to obtain a separate license. Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board will also have the discretion of issuing a marijuana business license to former felons. The board must determine if issuing such a license would pose a threat to the public health and safety.
Tests for breast cancer now must be fully covered by insurance. That includes imaging tests and diagnostic imaging tests. That means no deductible nor co-payments for patients.
Also, Medicaid coverage for postpartum care will change from 60 days to a full year. That includes delivery complications, postpartum depression and any other healthcare needs that could ultimately decrease pregnancy-related fatalities and morbidity.
Solitary confinement is now banned in Nevada prisons except as a last resort. Even then, the maximum number of days in confinement is 15. Jail inmates awaiting trial will also be able to cast a ballot.
In perhaps one of the most interesting new laws, Nevada is now the seventh state to allow for “human composting.” That’s the process of organically disposing of human remains and converting them into soil. The body is broken down into roughly one cubic yard of soil that can be used on trees or plants.
Here is a list of all the new laws: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Nelis/REL/82nd2023/Bills/Effective/2024-01-01
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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A community event, the Veterans Donation Drive, took place on Saturday, benefiting the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Nevada Chapter.
The event aims to gather donations and support for veterans who have served the nation and now face physical challenges.
Lori DeClue and Stephanie Bishop are with the Eckhoff (Reality) Group.
Bishop says, “So we are here doing a donation drive for PVA.”
The drive is made possible through a partnership with Northwest Career and Technical Academy, which has joined forces with organizers to maximize community involvement and support.
There were about 30 to 40 volunteers who were students who helped with the distribution of clothing, food, kitchenware, non-perishable items, and furniture.
Residents are encouraged to participate and contribute to this noble cause, helping to make a difference in the lives of paralyzed veterans.
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Nevada Army National Guard hosted their groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on the Nevada Army National Guard qualification training range.
When completed, the range will become the only department of the army approved qualification range in the state of Nevada.
The project has been in the works for years, and those who have had a hand in it say this has been a long time coming.
“I’ve been working on it for about eight years myself. And there’s a couple of the other individuals that are standing around in the background over here that have been working on it even longer. So, it’s been about 10, 12 years that we’ve been trying to get this thing together,” says Major Jacob Sanford, Deputy G3 with the NV Army National Guard.
The new range will allow Nevada soldiers to meet military marksmanship standards without having to leave the state
Since 2019, the Nevada army guard has sent more than 1,000 soldiers to neighboring states annually for marksmanship qualifying.
Which is an expensive task and keeping this in state will create economic benefits for Nevada.
“So we’re very much looking forward to what we’re gonna be able to do out here and be able to train about 12,000 soldiers a year out here. Economically, it’s gonna be a great boon for the state. We’re gonna be able to embolden the Mineral County and the Hawthorne community out here,” says Sanford.
“They’re working together, training together. It’s only going to just benefit our community of Hawthorne, our service community, our National Guard, but I would say our entire country,” says Nevada Senator Jacky Rosen, who NV Army National Guard personnel say had a major role in getting the funding necessary for this range.
Units spend up to four training days annually and. The four days equated to more than 15 percent of the unit’s allocated training days and significantly impacted on the soldiers’ ability to train on other tasks.
The new $20 million Hawthorne Army Depot Record Fire Range facility will include 16 lanes for rifle training, 15 for pistol, four machine gun lanes (up to M240) and seven buildings. Four full-time U.S. Army, federal employees will maintain operations at the range.
“It’s just one of those things that Nevadans have known, but the fact that other people are figuring it out is like, hey, we can do that out there, let’s do that,” says Congressman Mark Amodei.
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LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents has approved a lease agreement for a Nevada State University building in North Las Vegas, marking the first official step toward establishing a campus in the city.
North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown expressed enthusiasm, stating, “This campus will fundamentally transform our downtown core and open doors to better career paths for our residents.”
Goynes goes on to say, “I am so proud to have Nevada State University as a partner in bringing educational opportunities to the heart of our community.”
The planned three-story, 30,000-square-foot academic building will be part of the “NLV Gateway,” a 19-acre mixed-use development by Agora Realty and Management at Lake Mead Blvd. and Las Vegas Blvd. North.
The campus will offer academic programming, workforce development opportunities, and student support services, reflecting a partnership between the city and Nevada State to expand access to higher education.
Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater, acting president of Nevada State University, highlighted the collaboration as a “bold investment in Nevada’s future,” emphasizing its role in driving workforce development and economic growth.
The project is backed by public and private investment, including support from NV Energy and an anonymous donor.
NSHE Board of Regents Chair Byron Brooks noted the campus’s role in “expanding access, supporting student success, and strengthening Nevada’s workforce.”
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