Nevada Becomes 7th State To Pass New Law

Author Mike O'Brian

January 2nd 1:13 PM

Someone with a pen writing a new law next to a gavel.

It’s something you would normally wouldn’t talk about, but you should know that Nevada has become the 7th state to pass a new law. That’s right, before this year, there were only 6 states that thought it was okay and passed this bill. With the vote, Nevada becomes the 7th state to allow “human composting”! And just to make sure you are aware, The Mike & Carla Morning Show talked about it this morning and a few other new laws for 2024.

According to a report from our friends at Fox 5, this was one of the more interesting laws that made it’s way on to the books for the new year. So, imagine after you pass away, your family can use your body as compost around the garden or a newly planted tree in the backyard!

Nevada Is Only The 7th State To Pass This Law!

In the reports, it actually says, “That’s the process of organically disposing of human remains and converting them into soil.” Blamo! Done! And yet there is something so peaceful about this.

Say what you will, but if you think about it, why not? Carla Rea thought it was a great idea and is seriously thinking about putting it in her will. Why not take this opportunity to help grow a plant, a bush or a tree? It might be the new alternative to donating your body to science right?

It’s a great report listing even more new laws in effect for 2024, but just remember, you have one more option in the state of Nevada! On the other hand, if you use the pot for medical reasons…or otherwise, new revisions have been added.

It’s a new day and a new year…so, keep updated. Listen to the segment and find out what you need to know about new laws in the Silver State! And Happy New Year from all of us here at 96.3 KKLZ!

Mike O’Brian is the Program Director and Morning Show host on 96.3 KKLZ in Las Vegas, along with Carla Rea. He has been with the Beasley Media Group for almost 23 years. Mike was named one of the “Best Program Directors In America” by Radio Ink magazine. Over the years, “The Mike & Carla Morning Show” have been presented with a number of proclamations for their work in the community and numerous awards. Having lived in Las Vegas for over 35 years, he writes articles on living in Las Vegas, sports, and odd stories happening within the state of Nevada. Mike is the host of the morning show and program director of 96.3 KKLZ/Las Vegas. He has been doing mornings in Las Vegas for the past 38 years. Over the years, he has hosted a numerous amount of community events and has been the P.A. announcer for a number of sports teams in Las Vegas. He has written on living in Las Vegas, the sports teams here, as well as odd & little-known facts about Las Vegas & Nevada.

Top 7 States Where You're More Likely To Have A Billionaire Neighbor

If you became one of America’s billionaires, where would you choose to live? Would you stay here in Las Vegas and live in a mansion? Would you buy a ranch up in northern Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, or Montana? Conversely, do you think you’d prefer to live in a big penthouse in a major city? Or instead, would you choose to live on the beach of a tropical paradise? It sure is fun to think about.

New Study Reveals Where America’s Billionaires Choose To Live

With these questions in mind, project management experts at TheDigitalProjectManager.com began a study to determine where the top 100 billionaires in America reside. First, they recorded the total populations for each state. Second, these experts analyzed data and found out which states are home to these highly successful people.

As you might expect, states with the largest populations are home to the most billionaires. For example, California is home to 21 of the top 100 rich list. Likewise, New York has 14 billionaires residing in that state. However, neither of these states top the list of most super rich people per 1 million residents. In this manner, they evened the playing field.

Here Are Some Interesting Findings Of This Study

Before we review the states in America in which there are more billionaires per million residents, here are some interesting notes in the study. For instance, the state of Washington ranks 10^th for being home to super successful people. However, of the top 10 states in the rankings, the average worth of Washington’s billionaires is huge. I’m sure Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are the main reasons why the super-rich in Washington have an average net worth of over $94 billion dollars!

Of course, since we’re about to find out if Nevada ranks in the top seven in this study, we should tell you which states are ranked at the bottom of the list. Michigan, New Jersey, and Tennessee have the fewest billionaires per million in our country.

Now, without further ado, here are the top seven states that America’s billionaires love to call home.

7) Arkansas
“The Natural State” is home to .66 billionaires per 1 million people and ranks seventh in this survey. The average worth of these successful Americans is $57.3 billion dollars. According to Wikipedia.org, Arkansas is home to six Fortune 500 companies: Walmart, Tyson Foods, J.B. Hunt, Dillard’s, Windstream, and Murphy USA.

Photo of a U.S. quarter coin from 2003. This coin sits in the middle of more U.S. memorial quarters and a white star. Underneath all of the coins and star sits a U.S. dollar bill with a bit of the rear side of bill visible.
6) New York
Residents in “The Empire State” can also call Wall Street home. New York City is one of the economic capitals of the world. In fact, according to Wikipedia.org, if New York were an independent nation, it would rank as the 11th largest economy in the world. The New York City gross domestic product is by far the largest in the U.S.A., and ranks 9th among the nations of the world. In this particular survey, the state of New York ranks sixth with .69 billionaires per million people. Their net worth averages nearly $22 billion dollars.

A 3-D illustration of the Statue of Liberty laying down diagonally in a pile of U.S. dollar bills of various denominations. Blue skies with some white clouds can be seen in the background.
5) New Hampshire
This New England state ranks fifth in this survey with .73 billionaires per 1 million people. The billionaires in “The Granite State” average $7.6 billion dollars in net worth. Per Wikipedia.org, the average per capita income ranked fourth in the entire nation, including Washington, D.C. Interestingly, New Hampshire not only has no personal state income tax like Nevada, but it also has no general sales tax. Maybe that’s why billionaires choose to reside there, even with their cold winters.

Photo of a New Hampshire memorial quarter from 2000. It has been placed on a U.S. one dollar bill. The quarter is inscribed with the state motto, “Live Free or Die.” It shows the year the state was established in 1788. And, there is a depiction of The Old Man of the Mountain.
4) Oklahoma
The residents of “The Sooner State” rank fourth in this survey with .76 billionaires per 1 million people. The average net worth of the Oklahoma billionaire is approximately $16.2 billion bucks. This state produces a great deal of natural gas, wheat, and aircraft. Oklahoma is also home to four Fortune 500 companies, including Love’s Travel Stops and Hobby Lobby.

An illustration of the outline of the State of Oklahoma. Inside the outline are U.S. dollar bills of various denominations. The outline of the state is placed on a black background and it is outlined in red, white, and blue.
3) Nevada
Believe it or not, Nevada ranks third in this survey with 1.29 billionaires per 1 million people. As one of the least populated states in the nation, it kind of makes sense. Plus, there sure is lots of money rolling through the casinos in “The Silver State.” The average net worth of Nevada’s richest people is close to $13 billion dollars. Where are the most successful Nevadans making their cash? Well, tourism and entertainment, of course. Plus, there’s a great deal of mining and cattle ranching in our state.

An illustration featuring the word “Casino” in big, gold, capital letters. Underneath that are the words “Play Now” on a green background. A large number of gold coins with a dollar symbol on them surrounds these words. Everything is placed on a black background with spotlights pointing towards the coins and wording.
2) Hawaii
Well, it’s no mystery why America’s richest people would want to reside in “The Paradise of the Pacific.” The state of Hawaii ranks second in this survey with 2.06 billionaires per 1 million people. The rich residents of “The Aloha State” average a whopping $39.7 billion dollars of net worth. Lots of Americans would love to live in Hawaii, and maybe that’s why the median home value there is the highest of all 50 states, including California. You almost have to be rich to live there.

Photo of a pair of reflective sunglasses sitting on top of a laptop computer keyboard. In the background, aqua blue ocean water, a white-sanded beach, and a palm tree frond can all be seen backed by a blue sky.
1) Wyoming
Were you as shocked as I was that Wyoming ranks first in this survey. But, when I stopped to think about it, I figured since it is the least populated state in the nation, then a billionaire who doesn’t want to be bothered could purchase a huge ranch and remain isolated. I didn’t know this, but according to Wikipedia.org, nearly half of the land in Wyoming is owned by the federal government. That includes Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. “The Cowboy State” averages 3.47 billionaires per 1 million people, with an average net worth of $23.5 billion dollars.

Photo of Castle Geyser in Yellowstone National Park erupting on a bright, sunny day.