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The Senate chamber inside the Legislature on the final day of the 83rd session in Carson City.

After facing ‘corruption’ attacks, NV lawmakers did little to improve transparency in 2025

Though lawmakers in 2025 were able to pass some transparency laws, the vast majority of transparency bills failed to make it across the finish line. According to a Nevada Independent analysis, 26 bills and resolutions were introduced in 2025 that sought to increase transparency in government and campaigns. Only 8 were signed into law by Lombardo.

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