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URGENT!! These bills will delete virtually all homebuilder accountability and leave hardworking home buyers SB 337 Severely limits the amount of time that a homeowner has to recover damages on a defective home. This bill basically seeks to take away all rights of a homeowner to file a lawsuit for any type of problem with their home after a three year period. Studies show that most construction defects DO NOT show up until 5-7 years after a home is built. Also, the current law gives homeowners up to 10 years regarding construction defects and an unlimited amount of time for injury. *OPPOSE this bill by emailing the Assembly Judiciary Committee. |
SB 349 Takes away a homeowner's right to recoup attorney fees even if the homeowner wins a construction defect lawsuit. *OPPOSE this bill by emailing the Assembly Judiciary Committee. |
Would you support a New Home Lemon Law? Nevada homeowners need more protection, not less. |
BILLS THAT ARE STILL ALIVE |
Support the Teachers' Bill of Rights AB 319 Protects teachers from harassment and unfair disciplinary procedures (Formerly known as the Teachers' Bill of Rights, 2007 Legislative Session). Update: This bill is still alive!! |
Should the Speed Limits Around School Zones be Raised? SB 18 Would change the speed limits in school zones and give the superintendent the power to raise the speed limit to as much as 30 mph near some schools. Will be heard on February 19 at 8 am. If you are unable to attend the meeting at the Grant Sawyer Building, click here to email the Senate Committee on Energy, Infrastructure, and Transportation. Update: Unfortunately, this bill is still alive. In difficult financial times, the last thing the government needs to spend money on is new speed limit signs that would further endanger the children of Nevada. |
Animal Rights SB 132 Revises provisions concerning the treatment of animals. Update: Hooray!! This bill is still alive! There will be a hearing on May 6 at 1:30. |
AB 15 Addresses the need for sterilization guidelines for cats and dogs. Also, protects puppies from being sold before they are at least 8 weeks old. Update: Hooray!! This bill is still alive! There will be a hearing on April 28 at 3:30. *Support this bill by emailing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources. |
Green Technology SB 9 Extends the amount of time that a hybrid vehicle may be used as a taxicab. Update: Hooray!! This bill is still alive! |
DEAD BILLS |
Oppose AB 308 AB 308 Allows unions to charge non-members fees for miscellaneous items. Update: This bill is DEAD!! Hooray!! Score one for the little guy!! |
Does CCSD Need to Spend Money on a Multicultural Education Program? AB 155 Requires the State Board of Education to adopt a program of multicultural education for grades 2-12. It also requires teachers to complete a course in Multicultural Education to renew their license. Update: This bill is DEAD!! Hooray!! Score one for the little guy!! |
SB 56 Authorizes a school district to request a waiver of the required minimum expenditures for textbooks, instructional supplies and instructional hardware. Update: Unfortunately, this bill is dead. Legislators just didn't get it .. |
SB 133 Prohibits a person from possessing animals for certain purposes (i.e. animal fighting). Update: Unfortunately, this bill is dead. |
AB 136 Establishes the State Program for Oral Health. *UKTLV opposes this bill and feels that it would be more financially prudent for schools to work with local dentists who agree to give free presentations at Open House and PTA meetings to parents concerning oral hygiene. UKTLV would also like to encourage teachers to invite dentists into their classrooms to give free presentations. Update: This bill is was approved by the Governor :-( |
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