Here’s seven of the bills Gov. Joe Lombardo has vetoed — so far.
Nevada
The Nevada legislative session ended with a hold-up from Senate Republicans. A bill to bring a film studio to Las Vegas died, as did three of the Gov. Joe Lombardo’s five signature bills.
The bill aiming to increase animal cruelty penalties known as “Reba’s Law” passed the Nevada Senate, a major hurdle for the bill that was once thought to be dead.
The capital improvement project bill, the last constitutionally required budget bill legislators must pass, is soon heading to the governor’s desk.
The Republican governor’s major health care policy reform proposal, opposed by some members of his own party, passed the Senate but didn’t get a vote in the Assembly.
State Sen. Ruben Kihuen complained Tuesday that the state will lose thousands of road construction jobs because of Gov. Brian Sandoval’s decision to raid the highway fund to balance his proposed $6.55 billion state government budget.
Legislative police were stationed outside the side entrances of the Legislative Building in Carson City late Tuesday morning, apparently to prevent Assemblyman Steven Brooks from entering.
Democratic leaders in the Legislature held a briefing on their stances on taxes Tuesday, but gave no indication how much more revenue they believe should be added to Gov. Brian Sandoval’s $6.55 billion budget, or how they intend to find the money.
CARSON CITY — Troubled Assemblyman Steven Brooks has been put on leave with pay and banned from the Legislative Building following the adoption Monday of rules by an Assembly committee reviewing his conduct over the past several weeks.
CARSON CITY — Pimps were put on notice Monday that lawmakers want more severe punishment for those who exploit prostitutes and more ways to free women from their control.
CARSON CITY — About 30 members of Nevada Indian tribes danced, drummed and sang outside the Legislative Building on Monday to protest the killing of bears, animals they call sacred brothers and sisters.
CARSON CITY — Taxes, budgets, bears and a whole lot more — such as higher education, mining and firearms — are on tap as the second week of the Nevada Legislature begins today.
CARSON CITY — If you’re an outsider wandering into the Legislative Building for the first time, you must learn the definition of “legislative time.”
CARSON CITY — The Legislature’s top two Democrats insist they will pass tax reforms — reforms that could produce more tax revenue — before the legislative session ends June 3 and force Gov. Brian Sandoval to decide whether to veto what they believe will be fairer tax laws.
Nevada Assemblyman Steven Brooks, already facing possible charges for threatening to harm a legislative leader, was arrested for the second time in less than a month early Sunday, this time on charges of domestic battery and obstructing an officer.