LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — 9 extra payments vetoed by Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo on Wednesday raised the whole to 65, simply 10 wanting a report he established following the legislative session in 2023.
Lombardo rejected payments associated to the road vendor laws, deletion of police recordings of site visitors stops, state sanctioning of lacrosse as an interscholastic sport and adjustments within the state legislation on computerized voter registration by the DMV.
A variety of the payments gave the impression to be examples of expanded authorities regulation, and Lombardo has emphasised lowering state authorities interference.
STREET VENDORS: Lombardo vetoed Senate Invoice 295 (SB295), Democratic Sen. Fabian Doñate’s effort to refine a road vendor legislation accredited two years in the past. The invoice would have made well being officers in Clark County set a typical for meals carts and talk laws to the general public by way of an internet site. Vendor restrictions that went into place in 2023 ended up severely limiting any participation by small-business entrepreneurs that the laws tried to permit. Fewer than 10 licensed operators are on the streets in Clark County. Lombardo rejected the invoice, saying it was too large of a well being danger and gave road distributors benefits over different meals institutions. He mentioned the identical requirements ought to apply.
“This risk is further compounded by the bill’s allowance for storing food carts in private homes,” Lombardo’s veto message mentioned. “Unlike regulated commercial kitchens, private residences are not subject to routine sanitation or pest control measures.”
HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE: SB305 would have allowed lacrosse to turn out to be a sanctioned sport for Nevada excessive faculties, but additionally would have made adjustments in how selections are made about membership sports activities at that stage. A veto message was not instantly accessible explaining Lombardo’s causes.
TRAFFIC STOP RECORDINGS: SB85 sought to forestall the deletion of recordings of police site visitors stops that the state supposed to make use of in a examine. However Lombardo mentioned the Division of Public Security hasn’t acquired the evaluation from a third-party entity licensed to gather and evaluate the information. “Requiring a report that has yet to materialize undermines confidence in the effectiveness and accountability of the process,” Lombardo mentioned in his veto message. “Earlier than enshrining this mandate into everlasting legislation, we must always first be sure that the system in place is definitely producing its supposed outcomes.
VOTER REGISTRATION: SB422 contained adjustments to voter registration deadlines and steps concerning ID verification. However Lombardo vetoed it, citing a number of issues over election integrity and voter safety. “By permitting voters to cast provisional ballots based on a written affirmation and submit proof of residency after Election Day, the bill weakens safeguards that ensure only eligible individuals participate in elections.” As well as, he mentioned REAL ID shouldn’t be customary as a result of federal legislation permits some non-citizens and lawful standing to get one.
Different payments rejected on Wednesday included:
SB128, which might have barred insurance coverage firms from utilizing AI to routinely generate rejections to claims. Lombardo referred to as it pointless micromanaging. He additionally attacked the invoice’s necessities that medical doctors counsel stem cell remedy.
SB352, which prohibited Medicaid and personal insurers from discrimination on the premise of gender id or expression. Lombardo referred to as the invoice a duplication of current federal protections.
SB378, which might have required “free-standing emergency departments” to invoice providers at pressing care requirements. Lombardo mentioned the invoice supposed to enhance entry and affordability, however would seemingly have the other impact, placing services out of enterprise.
SB414 sought to require monetary disclosures surrounding the “inaugural committee,” however Lombardo attacked the invoice as politically motivated.
SB447, which might have created one other option to problem the award of a authorities contract. Lombardo mentioned it could create “a routine litigation tactic” that may result in delays, larger prices and court docket injunctions.
Two days stay for the governor to challenge extra vetoes.
