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TAXES, INCENTIVES, FINANCING AND STATE REQUIREMENTS

AB
86

Provides general authority for a local government to impose a new tax or fee or increase an existing tax or fee for any purpose upon voter approval - Assembly Govt. Affairs – 2.25.09 – no action

AB 235

Makes various changes to provisions governing the taxation of certain fuels and special fuels 3.23.09-Assembly Transportation - Amended Notice of Exemption:  Eligible for Exemption. 4.2.09 – Amend, and do pas as amended.

AB
448

AN ACT relating to energy; providing for the participation in the Solar Energy Systems Incentive Program of a utility that operates a solar energy system pursuant to a solar power purchase agreement; requiring the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to establish and maintain an Internet website to provide certain information to applicants for participation in the Solar Program; requiring a participant in the Solar Program to complete installation of a solar energy system within a specified time; providing for the withdrawal of a participant from the Solar Program or the Wind Energy Systems Demonstration Program under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3.30.09 Notice of eligibility for exemption.  4.1.09 Commerce and Labor No Action

AB 456

AN ACT relating to energy; requiring the Director of the Office of Energy within the Office of the Governor to create a list of approved renewable energy installations and energy efficiency improvements for residential property;allowing a local governing body to establish a district to finance renewable energy installations and energy efficiency improvements for residential property; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 4.1.09 – Assembly Commerce and Labor no Action.

AB 492

AN ACT relating to taxation; imposing certain requirements on the enactment of abatements and exemptions from property taxes and sales and use taxes; requiring certain reports from the Department of Taxation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Govt. Affairs 2.27.09 No Action

AB 522

AN ACT relating to energy; creating the Nevada Energy Commission; transferring the duties of the Office of Energy and the Task Force for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation to the Nevada Energy Commission; revising certain standards for the conservation of energy in buildings; authorizing the granting of partial abatements of certain property taxes and local sales and use taxes to new facilities that generate electricity from renewable energy; requiring the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to adopt regulations concerning the removal of financial disincentives for an electric utility to support energy conservation; providing for the issuance of industrial development revenue bonds for
renewable energy transmission projects; imposing an excise tax on the generation of electricity from renewable energy; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.  Commerce and Labor 4.1.09 – No action upon adjournment.

SB
43

AN ACT relating to public works; revising the criteria that the State Public Works Board is required to adopt to determine the qualification of bidders on contracts for public works; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3/4/09 – Amend and do pass as amended.

SB 73

AN ACT relating to energy; revising the role of local governing bodies in enforcing standards for conservation of energy and energy efficiency; revising provisions relating to the use of electric resistance for heating spaces; requiring that applications for a partial abatement of certain property taxes be filed with various offices; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 2.2.9 Senate EIT

SB
248

AN ACT relating to local governmental planning; extending the validity of certain building permits and development agreements for a maximum of 15 years beyond the original expiration date if the land is leased for renewable energy generation projects; providing that certain changes to regulations or laws which are made after the issuance of the permit or the time the agreement is entered into, and which apply environmental restrictions to the land, apply to the permit; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Govt Affairs 4.1.09 No action

SB 327

AN ACT relating to energy; authorizing the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to provide certain incentives for investments in advanced travel center electrification systems and systems for recharging plug-in electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3.26.09 – EIT – No Action

SB 331

AN ACT relating to energy; providing a partial abatement of property taxes and certain sales and use taxes imposed on facilities that use solar energy to generate electricity or process heat; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 4.26.09 Committee on Taxation –notice of eligibility for exemption. Taxation 4.7.09 – On agenda

SB
332

AN ACT relating to vehicles; revising provisions governing the use of alternative fuels and clean vehicles by fleets owned, operated or leased by certain state agencies and local governing bodies; requiring the Chief of the Budget Division of the Department of Administration to adopt a policy concerning the approval of the purchase or lease of a vehicle by a state agency; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3.20.9 To EIT – 3.23.09 – Amend and do pass as amended.

ENERGY CONSERVATION AND BUILDING EFFICIENCY

AB 405

AN ACT relating to the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry; providing that certain measures intended to reduce operating costs must be allowed in buildings. 3.25.09- Assembly Commerce and Labor No Action

AB
457

Revises provisions relating to  the energy efficiency of residential dwellings AN ACT relating to residential property; revising certain provisions relating to the energy efficiency of residential dwellings; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 4.18.09 – to Judiciary Committee
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SB
42

AN ACT relating to the State Public Works Board; transferring final authority over the acceptance of certain public buildings and structures from the Board to the deputy manager for compliance and code enforcement; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.  3/25/09 – Amend and do pass as amended.

SB
114

AN ACT relating to energy; requiring the Director of the Office of Energy to make certain determinations relating to systems for obtaining solar energy; prohibiting certain restrictions on the use of systems for obtaining solar energy; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.  EIT 2.18.09 – Amend and approved.  Passed and sent to Assembly.

TRANSPORTATION

AB 163

Requires the Department of Transportation to adopt regulations to allow certified low emission and energy-efficient vehicles to be operated in a lane on certain highways designated for the preferential use or exclusive use of high-occupancy vehicles.  3.26.09 – Assembly Trans.  Amend and do pass.

AB 464

AN ACT relating to transportation; requiring the Department of Transportation to establish a demonstration project for a toll road in connection with the Boulder City Bypass Project and to enter into one or more public-private partnerships to design, construct, develop, finance, operate or maintain the demonstration project; providing for the establishment of tolls, administrative fines and penalties; requiring the Department of Motor Vehicles to place a hold on the renewal of the registration of a motor vehicle of a registered owner who fails to pay a required toll for the use of the demonstration project and to otherwise assist in the collection of such tolls, fines and penalties; authorizing the Department of Motor Vehicles to establish certain administrative fees; authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or notes of the State; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Assembly Transportation 4.2.09 – Agenda

AB 503

AN ACT relating to transportation; creating an advisory committee to develop recommendations relating to the funding of the construction and maintenance of highways in this State; providing for the membership, compensation and duties of the advisory committee; authorizing the advisory committee to place advisory questions regarding its recommendations on the ballot for the general election to be held in 2010; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.  Transportation 4.7.09 Transportation

AB 524

AN ACT relating to transportation; authorizing the Department of Transportation to establish a demonstration project for managed lanes in Clark County and to enter into one or more public-private partnerships to design, construct, develop, finance, operate and maintain the demonstration project; authorizing the Board of Directors of the Department of Transportation to establish user fees, administrative fines and penalties; requiring the Department of Motor Vehicles to place a hold on the renewal of the registration of a motor vehicle of a registered owner who fails to pay a required user fee for the use of such a demonstration project; authorizing the Department of Motor Vehicles to establish certain administrative fees; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Transportation – 4.2.09 – On agenda

SB
9

AN ACT relating to taxicabs; extending the period that a hybrid electric vehicle may be used as a taxicab; Extends the maximum period that a hybrid electric vehicle may be used as a taxicab. 2.45.09-Do Pass from Senate to Assembly Transportation 3.5.09

SB 115

AN ACT relating to transportation; requiring certain governmental entities to work cooperatively to establish the Henderson to North Las Vegas Fixed Guideway Corridor; requiring those entities, to the extent practicable, to acquire any necessary rights-of-way for that purpose; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 2.4.9 To Senate EIT

SB 359

AN ACT relating to transportation; requiring certain governmental entities to work cooperatively to establish the Henderson to North Las Vegas Fixed Guideway Corridor; requiring those entities, to the extent practicable, to acquire any necessary rights-of-way for that purpose; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.  4.8.09 – On Agenda

PUBLIC UTILITIES AND REGULATIONS

AB 186

AN ACT relating to public utilities; revising the definition of “public utility” and “utility”; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.  2.18.09 In Commerce and Labor committee. Commerce and Labor 4.1.09 No Action

AB 387

AN ACT relating to public utilities; requiring public utilities to submit certain information regarding renewable energy to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada; authorizing the Commission to approve construction or expansion of transmission facilities based on an expectation of future renewable energy development; revising provisions requiring certain providers of electric service to comply with a portfolio standard for renewable energy; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3.30.09 - Notice of eligibility for exemption. 4.1.09 – In committee, No Action

AB
402

AN ACT relating to public utilities; providing that certain entities must be included as parties to a public hearing concerning a resource plan of a public utility; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.4.1.09 – Assembly Commerce and Labor Agenda

SB
137

AN ACT relating to recycling; providing for the placement of recycling containers on the premises of certain apartment complexes, the Nevada System of Higher Education and its branches and facilities; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Senate Natural Resources 4.7.09 on Agenda

SB 165

AN ACT relating to energy; requiring certain utilities that supply electricity in this State to include in the resource plan of the utility certain provisions relating to demands made on its system by its customers; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. (Reprinted with amendments adopted on April 1, 2009) 4.6.09 - Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

SB 188

AN ACT relating to energy; establishing the Solar Hot Water Heating Systems Demonstration Program; requiring the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to adopt certain regulations governing the Demonstration Program; requiring a public utility that supplies natural gas to file with the Commission an annual plan for carrying out the Demonstration Program; requiring the Task Force for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation to nominate participants for the Demonstration Program; requiring the Commission to review applications and select participants for the Demonstration Program; providing for rebates and the issuance of portfolio energy credits to certain participants in the Demonstration Program; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3.23.09 – Notice of Eligibility for exemption

SB 242

AN ACT relating to energy; requiring the Director of the Office of Energy within the Office of the Governor to adopt regulations setting forth standards of efficiency for certain appliances; requiring a portion of the annual assessment levied on public utilities and certain other entities by the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to be allocated to the Office of Energy; requiring certain contractors to offer upgrades for renewable energy and energy efficiency; requiring certain contractors assisting buyers in obtaining financing to offer, or work with lenders that offer, energy efficient mortgages; requiring the Real Estate Division of the Department of Business and Industry to make certain information about energy efficiency in residential property available for distribution by licensees; revising continuing education requirements relating to energy efficiency for real estate brokers, real estate broker/salesmen, mortgage brokers and certified or licensed real estate appraisers; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3.18.09 to EIT Committee 4.7.09 – On agenda

SB 323

AN ACT relating to public works; requiring the governing bodies of local governments to develop a plan for the retrofitting of local government buildings with energy-efficient measures and to transmit the plan to the Office of Energy and any other entity designated by the Legislature; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3.17.09 – Govt. Affairs to Committee

SB 358

AN ACT relating to energy; revising provisions related to energy and state and residential property; revising provisions related to the issuance of portfolio energy credits, public utility rates and net metering; revising provisions related to capacity and incentives in certain renewable energy programs; amending provisions related to local improvement districts and renewable energy; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 4.7.9. EIT – On Agenda

GREEN JOBS AND INSTALLERS

SB 152

(Reprinted with amendments adopted on April 2, 2009) FIRST REPRINT S.B. 152  AN ACT relating to energy; providing for the training of persons to perform jobs which promote energy efficiency; requiring governmental entities to perform certain functions to promote energy efficiency; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 4.3.90 – First reprint – 4.6.09 - Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

RECYCLING

AB
426

AN ACT relating to recycling; prohibiting a manufacturer from selling or offering or delivering for sale in this State certain electronic devices under certain circumstances; requiring a manufacturer of such an electronic device to register with the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources under certain circumstances; requiring the payment of annual registration fees and recycling fees; prohibiting a retailer from selling or offering or delivering for sale in this State such an electronic device under certain circumstances; requiring the Division to prepare a monthly list of registered manufacturers; enacting other provisions relating to the recycling of such electronic devices; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.  Natural Resources, agriculture and Mining 4.6.09 Amend and do pass as amended.

QUALITY OF LIFE ISSUES

AB
493

AN ACT relating to state purchasing contracts; prohibiting companies that are involved in specified activities in the country of Sudan from entering into a contract with certain state agencies for the provision of goods or services; and providing other matters properly relating
thereto. Govt. Affairs 4.6.09 – Amend and do pass as amended.

SB 339

AN ACT relating to energy; requiring the Colorado River Commission of Nevada to conduct a study of the feasibility of the generation of electricity from hydrokinetic electric power below Hoover Dam; requiring the Commission to apply for money from the Federal Government to conduct a demonstration program if the study indicates that such use of that hydrokinetic electric power is feasible; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3.24.09 To Committee – 4.8.09 – On Agenda

SB 372

AN ACT relating to smoking; revising the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. 3.24.09 – From Printer to Judiciary Committee – 4.8.09 – On Agenda

SB
373

AN ACT relating to water; directing the Legislative Commission to appoint a subcommittee to conduct an interim study concerning projects for the importation of water and to develop a sound strategy for the proposed use of water in this State; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Legislative Operations and Elections Committee – 4.2.09 No Action

SB
374

AN ACT relating to water; creating the Legislative Committee to Oversee the Southern Nevada Water Authority; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Legislative Operations and Elections 4.2.09 – No Action.

SB
395

AN ACT relating to state financial administration; making various changes regarding renewable energy and energy efficiency; altering the composition of the Commission on Economic Development; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. EIT 3.31.09 – No Action

SJR 8

Urges Congress to preserve the traditional power of the states over land and water use. (BDR R-984) 4.1.9 - From committee: Do pass.