Final Week Update

​Happy Memorial Day to you and your loved ones. Today is a day when we remember those who died during active military service. Although the Legislature is in session and we will be working today, I will make take time to remember those who have sacrificed for our freedom. And I once again want to thank my older brother Charles, who is a 20+ year active Marine with multiple tours overseas, for his service to our country.

A week from today is the last day of the Legislative session. That will make for a busy week, as we work hard to wrap up prior to Monday's night deadline.

Last week was a busy one as well, as we worked long hours to pass bills out of the Assembly. I was proud to attend four bill signings this week at the Governor's office (photos below):

• On Monday, Governor Sandoval signed Assembly Bill 118, which we heard in the Assembly Judiciary Committee. That bill gives military members ages 18-20 the ability to obtain a concealed weapons permit.
• On Tuesday, he signed Assembly Bill 135, which makes common-sense changes to our DUI laws.
• On Wednesday, he signed Assembly Bill 247, which allows survivors of certain crimes to terminate a lease early to allow them to escape from dangerous situations. 
• He also signed Assembly Bill 305 on Wednesday. That bill aims to identify and protect abuse and neglected children by requiring schools to post the phone number for the child abuse/neglect hotline.

I made a return appearance on Nevada Newsmakers this week. You can listen to that and other interview I'm featured on at my media page

Yours in service,
Steve

PS: There is still time to share your opinion on pending legislation at this link: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/Opinions/79th2017/A/ 

I joined Assemblyman Daly for the signing of his bill, Assembly Bill 118, which allows military members age 18-20 to obtain their Nevada concealed weapon permit. We heard the bill in my Assembly Judiciary Committee.

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Really proud of our two Touro University Nevada student doctors (and military members) who worked hard to help us develop a better marijuana DUI law based on science.