Government should be efficient, accountable, and limited—focused on protecting people, not creating unnecessary obstacles. Melissa Hardy has consistently passed legislation that improves transparency, reduces fees, and streamlines government operations.

• Passed AB 195, eliminating unnecessary government fees and penalties tied to driver’s licenses and identification cards.

• Passed AB 124, reducing bureaucratic mandates while maintaining professional standards in medical licensing.

• Passed AB 204, creating clear regulatory frameworks that ensure safety without overregulation.

• Passed AB 309, strengthening transparency and due process in domestic violence protection orders.

• Passed AB 275, ensuring government does not charge fees to victims of sex trafficking seeking to seal criminal records.

Every child deserves access to a quality education—regardless of zip code. Melissa Hardy understands firsthand how families navigate a system that too often fails students, and she continues working to ensure education dollars are spent wisely and effectively.

• Passed AB 165, removing outdated restrictions that limited in-state tuition eligibility for honorably discharged veterans, expanding access to higher education.

• Continues to fight for school choice, local control, and accountability so education dollars reach the classroom.

• Supports breaking up CCSD into smaller, more manageable districts that better serve local communities.

Public safety is fundamental to strong communities. Melissa Hardy has passed legislation that protects victims, holds criminals accountable, and strengthens community safety.

• Passed AB 113, extending the statute of limitations for sex trafficking crimes to give survivors more time to seek justice.

• Passed AB 275, removing financial barriers for victims of sex trafficking by waiving criminal record sealing fees.

• Passed AB 309, improving clarity and fairness in domestic violence protection proceedings.

• Passed AB 381, a comprehensive overhaul of Nevada’s animal cruelty laws, increasing penalties for severe abuse, protecting police animals, and strengthening protections for pets in dangerous situations.

• Supports targeted funding for law enforcement, mental health resources, and anti-trafficking programs that keep communities safe.

As a small business owner for over 20 years, Melissa Hardy understands the realities of payroll, regulations, and economic uncertainty. Her legislative focus is on keeping Nevada competitive and making it easier for people to work.

• Passed AB 195, eliminating driver’s license, ID, testing, and reinstatement fees for individuals recently released from incarceration—removing barriers to employment and workforce participation.

• Works to reduce burdensome regulations that slow business growth.

• Supports policies that lower fees and create an agile regulatory environment for new and existing industries.

Healthcare affects every Nevadan, and affordability and access must improve. Melissa Hardy has delivered meaningful reforms that increase transparency, lower costs, and ensure patients receive care when they need it most.

• Passed AB 141, protecting patients and pharmacists by prohibiting pharmacy benefit managers from restricting access to lower-cost and generic medications.

• Passed AB 204, expanding access to prescription drugs by authorizing licensed recovery centers to safely administer medications under clear state oversight.

• Passed AB 178, ensuring Nevadans can access necessary prescription medications during declared emergencies and natural disasters.

• Passed AB 124, modernizing continuing education oversight for medical professionals while reducing unnecessary administrative red tape.