Equal Pay For Women's History Month

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March is Women's History Month. Perfect timing to talk about Senate Bill 190. 

SB 190 was introduced in the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 2nd. This bill will allow women to recover up to two years of back pay and benefits if they were the victim of pay discrimination. This bill will also prevent employer retaliation against employees who share information about their pay with coworkers.

The Sponsor of Senate Bill 190  has said to media outlets that "Passing a strong equal pay bill will send a message that we’re committed to fairness for all Nevadans".

According to a study by  Center for American Progress Action Fund, women in Nevada make around $.85 per dollar than a male.

Click HERE to watch a video of the actual hearing of the bill.

Click HERE for entire Bill text.

Senate Bill 133 - Here You Go Teachers

I think my Nevada Teachers will like this bill.

Senate Bill 133 - Click for actual language of the bill

Authorizes the reimbursement of teachers for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

     

This bill will allow teachers to be reimbursed up to $100 per year on necessary school supplies. There was no debate in this Committee Hearing. It was pretty straight forward. 

Who can argue with paying teachers back $100 for what they spend to help students succeed.  As a Teachers Assistant for a few months, I definitely spent at least $100. 

Click here to follow SB133  all the way to the Senate and Assembly Floor. 

Legislative Session - First Week In Review

Today concludes week one of the 78th Session of the Nevada Legislature.

Week one is definitely not what anyone expected. This week included extremely long hours, high emotions, lots of closed doors and horrible eating. But, I will say week one has been very productive.

Opening Day started with the swearing in of 20 new Legislatures. 

(Three in Senate &  17 in Assembly) Right after the congratulations and photos the law makers immediately went to working hearing over 100 pre-filed Bills.

Out of exhaustion from the week, I only included the link to the actual bills. However, moving forward I will go into detail and break the bills down to everyday language. I am interested to see if anyone reads the actual bill. 

Hot Topic of the Week:

Senate Bill 119 - Prevailing Wage Exemption

The good stuff will come later in this blog. Trust me! Right now, I just need a good cup of tea and my temporary bed.

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