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Room tax OK’d, but Gibbons won’t sign

CARSON CITY — A room tax increase that could bring in $233 million over the next two years was approved by the state Senate on Tuesday, but it will go forward without Gov. Jim Gibbons’ signature.

Social services agency in pinch

CARSON CITY — Nevada lawmakers reviewing the state’s nearly $1.5 billion share of federal stimulus money were told Tuesday that the agency overseeing the state’s social service programs could start running out of money by the end of this month.

Bill aimed at minors’ pimps

CARSON CITY — An Assembly committee was asked Tuesday to endorse a broadly written bill that would make anyone who induces a minor to become a prostitute subject to felony charges and possible lifetime supervision as a sex offender.

Autism coverage urged

Dozens of people wearing red and carrying signs arrived outside the Sawyer Building on Monday to show their support for Assembly Bill 162, which would require certain insurance plans to cover treatments and therapies for autism.

Lawmakers asked to raise marriage fees

CARSON CITY — Senate Finance Committee members were asked Monday to increase part of Nevada’s marriage license fees to help preserve programs aimed at stopping domestic violence.

Group backs stiffer DUI laws

CARSON CITY — Legislators were urged Monday to tighten Nevada laws to ensure that people convicted of drunken driving in urban areas attend meetings with victims or their loved ones.

Expensive judge scandals cited as reason for budget boost

CARSON CITY — Lawmakers considering an increase in the budget for the state Commission on Judicial Discipline were told Monday that the panel has spent more than expected because of the time required to deal with scandals involving Nevada judges.

Senators plan to discuss raising hotel room tax

CARSON CITY — Lawmakers start their sixth week of the 2009 session on Monday with a state Senate hearing on a tax increase of up to 3 percent on hotel rooms in the Las Vegas and Reno areas to help deal with Nevada’s budget crisis.

Bill sets up cancer drug donation plan

Should someone with cancer die or have their prescriptions changed, state lawmakers would like their unused prescriptions donated to a program that would safely distribute them to others in need.

Fixed transit plan debated

Sen. Mike Schneider berated casino owners Thursday for trying to change a bill he introduced that would require Southern Nevada governments to establish a fixed transit corridor.

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