On November 12, Governor Joe Lombardo convened Nevada’s 36th Special Session, calling lawmakers back to Carson City to address several unresolved policy issues from the 2025 legislative session. While regular-session work concluded earlier this year, the Nevada Constitution allows the Governor or the Legislature to call a special session on “extraordinary occasions” and limit the scope of legislation to specific topics.

The Governor’s proclamation directed the Legislature to take up several high-priority issues, including healthcare, public safety, cybersecurity, labor standards, alcoholic beverage sales and regulatory law, and the Nevada Studio Infrastructure Jobs & Workforce Training Act.

As always, the Henderson Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs team, our Legislative Committee, and contract lobbying firm Carrara Nevada have been involved throughout the Special Session to ensure that the voice of Nevada’s business community is heard and represented. HCC closely monitored all developments and engaged where needed, particularly on the following priority bills:

SB5:  This bill revives and expands upon SB434, a bill from the 2025 session that sought to address Nevada’s longstanding health care provider shortages. The legislation establishes a competitive grant program that would allocate money from the state general fund, which would be available to a wide range of health care entities, including nonprofits, substance-use treatment facilities, higher education programs, and other health-focused organizations. To qualify for funding, applicants must demonstrate that their projects will expand the state’s provider workforce, improve expertise, and produce measurable outcomes, and in some cases provide matching funds or contributions. SB5 incorporates key provisions from Governor Lombardo’s previous health care bill, (SB 494) including reforms intended to expedite physician licensure and streamline hospital privileging decisions.

HCC monitored this bill, which was signed by the Governor.

SB8: Senate Bill 8 was introduced in response to the Nevada Supreme Court’s recent decision in Malloy v. Amazon, which found that Nevada’s wage and hour laws do not implicitly incorporate federal provisions such as those in the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Portal-to-Portal Act. The ruling created significant uncertainty for employers by exposing longstanding business practices to new litigation risks, including potential class actions and higher labor costs.



SB8 clarifies state law by incorporating key federal standards related to compensable time. It confirms that employers are not required to pay for certain preliminary or postliminary activities, while maintaining requirements that employees be paid for activities such as mandatory uniform changes or trial periods. The bill does not alter employee rights, nor does it apply to certain categories of workers who are already exempt under Nevada’s minimum wage statutes.

The bill will automatically be sunseted in 2029 forcing both opponents and proponents of the bill to continue to work together. The sunset will allow policymakers to review data from the passage of the bill and either eliminate or modify the provisions of SB 8.

HCC testified in support of SB8 which the Governor signed into law.

SB10:  In an unprecedented move, this bill was not included on the Governor’s special session proclamation, but was brought forward through a petition signed by 2/3 of the Legislature on Wednesday, November 19, adding it to the agenda. SB10 revisits a proposal from the regular session to limit the number of residential properties that corporations may purchase each year. The new version increases the annual cap from 100 units to 1,000 units and includes exemptions for properties sold by credit unions or those determined to be in the public interest by the state’s housing director. Multifamily apartment purchases remain exempt from the cap, and the Attorney General’s office would be responsible for enforcement.

While the cap increase and recent amendments improved the bill from its 2025 version, HCC remained concerned about potential unforeseen impacts on Nevada’s housing market and broader economy and therefore opposed SB10.

The bill passed through the Senate but failed to reach the 2/3^rd vote needed in the Assembly.

AB2: This bill aims to address an unintended outcome of AB404, which was passed earlier this year to expand the ability of Nevada craft breweries to operate retail taprooms separate from their brewing facilities. A late amendment introduced during the regular session to AB404 introduced a requiredment that all payments between retailers and wholesalers be made electronically, with the wholesaler initiating the withdrawal from the retailer’s bank account. This provision raised immediate concerns for Nevada’s broader business community, however AB2 provides exemptions only for non-restricted gaming licensees and their affiliates. HCC advocated for broader exemptions to include the entire business community and will continue working with stakeholders to mitigate this burden through the regulatory process and in the next legislative session.

HCC testified in neutral, supporting exemptions while highlighting our concerns about small businesses being excluded. The bill passed both houses and was signed into law by the Governor.

Further work on this topic is expected during the 2027 session.

AB5: AB5 is an updated version of AB238 from the 2025 regular session, which would have significantly expanded Nevada’s film tax credit program. The proposal envisioned the creation of a major film studio project in Summerlin and included substantial capital investment requirements, workforce development expectations, and new dedicated revenue streams to support early childhood education in Clark County. However, economic analyses raised concerns that tax credits could far exceed the state revenues generated by the program, posing potential budget shortfalls in future fiscal years. Proponents argued that expanding film production in Nevada is essential to diversifying the state’s tourism-dependent economy, especially during periods of economic downturn.

HCC monitored this bill and while it passed through the Assembly, it ultimately failed in the Senate.

The Henderson Chamber of Commerce remains dedicated to ensuring that Nevada’s business community is well-represented and well-informed. Through direct engagement with policymakers, proactive advocacy, and timely communication, we continue to focus on strengthening Nevada’s business climate and supporting employers of all sizes.

We will continue to provide updates on state and local laws affecting our members. For questions about any of these bills or the Chamber’s broader policy agenda, please contact our Government Affairs team.

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