Lombardo Vetoes IVF Protections Bill, Cites Fiscal Concerns

Lombardo vetoes IVF protections bill, cites fiscal concerns

Gov. Joe Lombardo vetoed a bill that would have established a statutory right to IVF treatment, citing the state’s fiscal woes.

The veto governor: Paid leave, IVF bills fall as Lombardo crushes his own record

Gov. Joe Lombardo. (Photo: Jennifer Solis/Nevada Current)Gov. Joe Lombardo in 2023 smashed the record for most vetoes during a single legislative session, rejecting 75 bills. This year, he beat his own record, vetoing 87 bills as of Thursday evening. Lombardo himself was not on the ballot last year, but he and his affiliated political  action committee campaigned hard — and successfully — on the importance of getting enough Republicans elected t…

SB217 Vetoed: Lombardo Says No Blank Check for Lawsuits in the Name of IVF Access

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo recently vetoed Senate Bill 217, and while the topic may sound technical - assisted reproduction and insurance mandates - his reasons come down to simple, common-sense principles: protect taxpayers, keep courts in check, and don’t let vague laws create costly consequences. SB 217 aimed to create new legal protections and...