Nevada, eggs and Bill 171

Can suspending a cage-free egg law solve the soaring price problem? Nevada takes a crack at it
Back when egg prices remained securely under $2 a dozen in 2021, Nevada joined several other states concerned about animal welfare in requiring cage-free eggs. Now four years later, a dozen eggs costs an
Nevada Legislature OKs bill targeting high egg prices, allowing suspension of cage-free requirement
Nevada lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill that could bring down the price of eggs, clearing the way for Gov. Joe Lombardo to give it his signature.
Nevada bill meant to lower egg prices moves closer to becoming law
The Center Square contributor The Nevada Legislature Wednesday passed Assembly Bill 171, which attempts to bring down the state's egg prices. AB 171 would suspend any Nevada regulations on eggs for no more than 120 consecutive days.
Lombardo signs law allowing Nevada to temporarily drop cage-free egg sale rule
Gov. Joe Lombardo signed legislation Thursday that will allow Nevada to temporarily drop a ban on all but cage-free eggs in the state, an effort that was fast-tracked through the Nevada Legislature to address rising egg prices.
Bill to lower egg prices and alleviate demand in Nevada heads to Gov. Lombardo
The state Senate Wednesday unanimously passed a bill aimed at lowering the price of eggs in Nevada, moving the bill through the legislative process with remarkable speed.
Bill that could reduce regulation on eggs, help prices passes through Nevada Senate
A bill that could lower egg prices across the state of Nevada on Wednesday took another step closer to Governor Joe Lombardo’s desk.
Nevada could temporarily drop cage-free rule to lower egg prices
An avian flu outbreak that began in 2022 has wreaked havoc on the national egg supply chain. But Nevada has another layer that is contributing to the rising costs.
Bill designed to lower egg prices in Nevada passes its first hurdle
Currently Nevada has a four-year-old law on the books which allows for only cage free eggs to be sold in the Silver State. Assemblyman Howard Watts from Las Vegas sponsored that bill. But now he says with the high cost of eggs, it’s time to reexamine that law.
Nevada bill to temporarily drop cage-free egg rule heads to governor
A bill to temporarily suspend Nevada’s cage-free egg sale rule is heading to the governor’s desk after passing through the Legislature unanimously this week. Assembly Bill 171 is intended to address egg shortages and the rising cost of eggs during a long-running avian flu outbreak that has significantly affected the national egg supply chain.
Bill addressing egg shortage, prices in Nevada heads to governor's desk for approval
Nevada lawmakers have passed Assembly Bill 171, a measure aimed at increasing the egg supply in the state amid a national shortage. The bill, which allows for g
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NV lawmakers unanimously advance bill designed to help lower the price of eggs
In a bid to lower the price of eggs for consumers, Nevada legislators voted unanimously Monday to advance a bill that would ...
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Nevada Assembly committee votes for measure to aid relief on egg prices
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Nevada lawmakers fast-track measure to suspend cage-free egg law
Nevada lawmakers are fast-tracking a measure aimed at lowering the costs of eggs across the state. The Assembly Natural ...
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Nevada Legislature observes ‘family day,’ targets high price of eggs as session starts
State lawmakers convened in Carson City on Monday, beginning the 83rd Legislative Session with the legislative chambers ...