Government should be limited, accountable, and focused on results. Its role is to protect citizens, enforce the law, and remove barriers—not create them. Melissa believes in cutting red tape, maintaining strong oversight, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly.

• AB 195 – Eliminated unnecessary government fees and penalties tied to driver’s licenses and identification cards.

• AB 124 – Streamlined regulatory processes for medical licensing oversight.

• AB 309 – Strengthened transparency and due process requirements in domestic violence protection orders.

• AB 275 – Prohibited courts and agencies from charging 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 expand educational freedom, empower parents, and ensure education dollars are spent wisely and effectively. Melissa believes parents—not bureaucracies—should have the strongest voice in their child’s future.

• AB 165 – Removed the outdated five-year limitation on in-state tuition eligibility, ensuring all honorably discharged veterans can access affordable higher education in Nevada.

• AB 195 – Eliminated driver’s license and identification fee barriers for individuals reentering society, helping Nevadans access employment and educational opportunities.

• AB 124 – Modernized continuing education oversight for osteopathic physicians, reducing unnecessary bureaucracy while maintaining high professional standards in Nevada’s medical education system.

Melissa supports modernizing criminal laws, strengthening accountability, targeting smash-and-grab and property crimes, and ensuring law enforcement has the resources necessary to protect Nevada families and businesses. Safe communities are the foundation of opportunity. Families deserve neighborhoods where children can play, businesses can thrive, and law enforcement has the tools they need.

• AB 113 – Extended the statute of limitations for sex trafficking offenses, giving survivors more time to seek justice.

• AB 275 – Waived criminal record sealing fees for victims of sex trafficking.

• AB 381 (Rebas Law) – Increased penalties for severe animal cruelty, strengthened protections for police animals, and improved procedures for animal abuse cases.

• AB 309 – Improved clarity and fairness in domestic violence protection proceedings.

As a small business owner for over 20 years, Melissa Hardy understands what it takes to create jobs, make payroll, and grow in a competitive economy. Nevada must continue leading the way for small business growth by cutting unnecessary red tape and empowering job creators. Melissa supports policies that make it easier to start, operate, and grow a business in Nevada.

• AB 195 – Waived driver’s license testing, reinstatement, and renewal penalties for individuals recently released from incarceration, helping them get back to work faster.

• AB 204 – Established clear licensing and regulatory standards for recovery centers, creating certainty for providers while ensuring patient safety.

• AB 141 – Protected independent pharmacies and small businesses from pharmacy benefit manager practices that restricted competition and transparency.

Healthcare must be affordable, accessible, and responsive to Nevada families. Melissa Hardy has worked to modernize laws, increase transparency, and ensure patients receive the care and prescriptions they need without unnecessary obstacles. Melissa supports private-sector solutions that lower costs, increase competition, and expand access to care.

• AB 141 – Prohibited pharmacy benefit managers from restricting pharmacists from informing patients about lower-cost or generic drug options.

• AB 204 – Authorized licensed recovery centers to safely administer prescription medications under state oversight.

• AB 178 – Required insurers to allow early refills and extended prescription supplies during declared emergencies or disasters.

• AB 124 – Reduced unnecessary administrative mandates for medical professionals while maintaining quality standards.