— by Jason Frierson
Nevada is America’s Opportunity State
This past Monday was the 2017 Legislative Session’s first major deadline – the last day Nevada Assemblymembers could introduce legislation they personally sponsored.
Nevada is America’s Opportunity State and our goal for this session is to champion legislation that will empower Nevada’s hardworking families.
Below, you will find a few of the many bills your Democratic legislators introduced over the past few weeks dedicated to making Nevada the best place to live, work, raise a family, and retire!
Jobs of the Future
Diversifying Nevada’s economy and making our state an easier place to bring, start, or grow a business.
- AB206 introduced by Assemblyman Chris Brooks sets an ambitious goal of requiring 50% of Nevada’s power come from clean and renewable energy sources by the year 2030 and even more renewable energy use through 2040.
Putting Jobs & Workers First
Putting Nevada businesses and jobs first by helping our small businesses expand and grow.
- AB280 introduced by Speaker Jason Frierson gives Nevada businesses “first crack” at state purchasing contracts, so that our tax dollars are spent boosting Nevada businesses and Nevada workers first.
Increasing Voter Participation
The most fundamental aspect of our democratic process is a citizen’s right to vote. We should work hard to make it easier for all eligible Nevadans to vote, not more difficult.
- AB272 introduced by Speaker Jason Frierson increases the number of days that Nevadans can vote during the early voting period, expands the hours for each site, adds ballots printed in Cantonese and Mandarin and places more polling places on Native American reservations.
Higher Education and Job Training
Nevada must offer a variety of higher education and job training programs to be competitive in the new economy.
- AB300 introduced by Assemblywoman Lesley Cohen expands the timeline for workers injured on the job to apply for vocational rehabilitation training.
When Women do Better, Families do Better
Leveling the playing field for women by correcting inequities in the workplace and lessening the economic burdens for all.
- AB266 introduced by Assemblywoman Dina Neal provides tax credits for businesses who provide paid family medical leave for their employees.
Supporting Family Values
Supporting family values means treating our families with decency and fairness.
- AB374 introduced by Assemblyman Mike Sprinkle expands the number of Nevadans who can access our state’s Medicaid program because healthcare is a right not a privilege.
Preserving Nevada’s Heritage
Protecting our future by respecting our natural environment and keeping our public lands in public hands.
- AB159 introduced by Assemblyman Justin Watkins bans fracking in Nevada and protects our public lands and open spaces.
With only 72 days left of the session, your Nevada Assembly Democrats are working hard to make sure Nevada continues to be America’s Opportunity State—that’s our promise to you.