Monday marked the first day of the 83rd legislative session for the state of Nevada.

Lawmakers will be debating hundreds of bills throughout the 120 days.

Both sides have a lot they're trying to accomplish.

Republicans say they are focusing on election integrity, public safety, child sex trafficking and the economy.

"Our goal is simple: To make Nevada the best place in America to raise a family by increasing quality of life and decrease the cost to do and afford it," said Robin Titus, Senate Republican Leader, Nevada.

Some Republican-led bills include Senate Bill 103, which would have mail-in ballots required to be postmarked by the last day of early voting rather than on Election Day.

Senate Bill 110 would revise penalties for those convicted of sex trafficking, like increasing the minimum term in prison from one to two years and a maximum from six to 10 years.

Ira Hansen, Nevada State Senator for District 14, said he is working on writing a bill to help reduce cost of auto insurance.

For the Democrats, lowering costs is a big one for things like food, housing and child care.

They also said that education is a huge focus, but for one Assembly member, the budget is the first hill to climb over.

"Priority bills, two weeks ago, would have been something different," said Daniele Monroe-Moreno, (D) Assembly member and Speaker Pro Tempore. "Right now, it's the budget and making sure Nevada has a budget that is responsible and reflects the priorities of this state and that it's also balanced."

The next budget hearing is this Wednesday.

Monroe-Moreno said they are going to try and put in more housing bills because they had some that did not make it through the last session in 2023.

Both parties say they will have to work across the aisle.

"We've set up breakfasts, we've set up meetings and I think that will be the key ingredient; making sure that we're all here representing the same amount of people throughout this great state," Senator Titus said.

"You run as a Democrat, a Republican, or non-partisan during an election campaign, the election's over, we've all won our seats," Assembly member Monroe-Moreno said. "We're here to govern and that means working together and having conversations."Â