Governor Lombardo calls Special Session of the Nevada Legislature

Today, Governor Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation calling the Nevada Legislature into a special session beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025 to address legislative and budgetary matters requiring urgent action.

Under Section 9 of Article V of the Nevada Constitution, the Governor may convene the Legislature on extraordinary occasions and specify the business to be considered.

“Nevadans deserve action now – not years from now – on legislation that implements critical public safety measures, expands healthcare access, and supports good-paying jobs,” said Governor Joe Lombardo. “By calling this special session, we are reaffirming our responsibility to act decisively and deliver meaningful results for the people of Nevada.”

The special session will consider legislation consistent with several bills from the 82nd and 83rd Legislative Sessions, including:

• Senate Bill 194 (1st Reprint): Concerning insurance requirements for short-term vehicle leases.
• Senate Bill 434 (3rd Reprint): Establishing the Statewide Health Care Access and Recruitment Grant Program to address provider shortages across Nevada.
• Senate Bill 457 (2nd Reprint): Revising provisions related to public safety, juvenile justice, pretrial release, and opioid use disorder.
• Assembly Bill 238 (2nd Reprint): Enacting the Nevada Studio Infrastructure Jobs and Workforce Training Act to promote motion picture and media production in the state.
• Assembly Bill 404 (2nd Reprint): Revising laws governing the sale and regulation of alcoholic beverages.
• Senate Bill 450 (1st Reprint), 82nd Session: Continuing relocation efforts for residents of Windsor Park in North Las Vegas.
• Assembly Bill 600 (as introduced): Clarifying provisions related to legislative property, publication procedures, and statutory organization.

In addition, the Legislature will consider legislation related to:

• Cybersecurity: Establishing the Security Operations Center and Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline Program within the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
• General Assistance: Creating the Silver State General Assistance Program within the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services.
• School Zone Safety: Increasing penalties and expanding local authority over school zone traffic enforcement.
• Public Officer Privacy: Expanding confidentiality protections for certain personal information and campaign-related expenses. 
• Wages and Hours: Aligning Nevada labor standards with federal law.

The proclamation also authorizes the Legislature to consider a series of appropriations to support public safety, health care, infrastructure, education, and state operations, including:

• Funding for indigent defense, rural judges, and district attorneys.
• A jail-based behavioral health program. 
• Wildland fire trucks for the Nevada Division of Forestry.
• Investments in education, medical infrastructure, and cybersecurity staffing.

The Legislature may also consider an appropriation to pay for the costs associated with the special session.

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