RENO GAZETTE JOURNAL NEWSPAPER- July 2021
We have a new Administration in Washington, D.C. yet federal politics remain as divisive as ever. Most Americans are sick of partisan politics; elected representatives who refuse to co-operate with people of other political parties, regardless of the issue. While I do not compromise on principles, I believe that working together on non- partisan issues that are important to everyone, regardless of their political party affiliation, is in the best interest of the people.
The 81st Nevada Legislative Session ended “Sine Die” on May 31, 2021. I write today to inform you of the hard work that I did on your behalf during the 120 day Legislative Session. I am proud to announce that six of the Bills that I sponsored were signed into law. I worked together with Republicans and Democrats, to create bi-partisan legislation to benefit all Nevadans.
1. AB 102 -For Disabled Veterans-(With Asm Flores)- This Bill allows honorably discharged United States Veteran’s to enter Nevada State Parks for free. This was one of the top priorities for the Nevada State Veterans Association.
2. AB 143- For victims of Human Trafficking- (With Asm. Bilbray-Axelrod)-This Bill creates the State of Nevada Human Trafficking Coalition, and a statewide Resources Web page for victims of human trafficking. This Bill will help local human trafficking task forces in Nevada to cooperate, communicate, and coordinate on a statewide level and allow Nevada to receive increased federal funding.
3.AB 251- Juvenile Justice-(With Asm. Nguyen)- This Bill allows children to have their juvenile court record automatically sealed at age eighteen years old and allows them to petition the court to have their juvenile record expunged if the crime was a Misdemeanor or less. (Did you know a minor can be arrested for a Misdemeanor for drinking a beer in public?) This previously created a permanent criminal record for a child age seventeen or younger, hindering their acceptance into college and their chances of getting a job. This will give our kids a fresh start and a second chance.
4. AB 333- Land Use Planning/Affordable Housing- (With Asm. Roberts)- This Bill addressed a loophole in the law to help Developers, Contractors and others working in the construction industry to create jobs and build the Affordable Housing that we need in Nevada.
5. AB 231 – Holocaust and other Genocide Education in our schools-(With Asm. Cohen)- This Bill states that Education on the Holocaust and other genocides will be taught during Social studies classes. With Anti-Semitism on the rise in our country, it is important that we never forget the atrocities of the Holocaust and other genocides. Discrimination in any form is wrong.
6. AB 344 -Senior Citizens and Disabled persons-(With Asm. Thomas)- This Bill will help with the transition of older persons and persons with disabilities when discharged from a hospital to their places of residence. Staff will review with the patient what medications they need to order, and who to contact for their next appointment.
I want to thank all of you for your input during the Legislative session. The concerns of my constituents are very important to me in deciding how to vote on a particular issue. Serving as your State Assemblywoman is a responsibility that I take very seriously. I am dedicated to making Nevada an even better place to live, work and raise a family. It is an honor to represent you in your government.
Sincerely, Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner
-Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner represents NV State Assembly District 26
