MARCH 2023
Update From The Capitol
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HE 82ND SESSION OF THE NEVADA LEGISLATURE is off to a snowy start in Carson City. I can’t recall another legislative session where work was called off for the day (let alone more than one) because Southwest couldn’t get legislators from Las Vegas to Reno due to weather. This has caused a few delays on bill introductions, but as of when I’m writing this update, there is no intention of extending the session past the 120th day on June 5th. As we look ahead, the bill introduction deadline is March 20th. Your RAN team is reviewing the 1,000+ bills expected to be filed, and we have a few bills we are actively supporting, opposing or working through amendments, with topics ranging from the creation of a new statewide Organized Retail Crime task force, ongoing
By Bryan Wachter
Bryan Wachter
changes to tobacco law, and the registration of out-of-state pharmacists filling mail-order prescriptions, and there are several BDRs on our radar with no language yet. Unlike most years, the budget won’t be debated due to lack of state revenue, instead there is a budget surplus and just as many new ideas of how to spend it. We’re expecting much of the proposed new spending to take place after the Economic Forum on May 1st when legislators get a look into the future and whether the revenue surplus is
expected to continue. One of the more interesting bills we are watching this session is the Culinary Union’s efforts to create a state lottery to fund mental health and homelessness. I won’t say they’re at odds with the Nevada Resort Association; however, this does not appear to be a unified effort. As a constitutional amendment, it will require two affirmative votes by the legislature before going to the voters in 2026. Today Nevada is one of only five Continued on page 2
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