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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.060 - "Gift" defined.

1. "Gift" means any payment, conveyance, transfer, distribution, deposit, advance, loan, forbearance, subscription, pledge or rendering of money, services or anything else of value, unless consideration of equal or greater value is received.
2. The term does not include:
(a) Any political contribution of money or services related to a political campaign.
(b) Any commercially reasonable loan made in the ordinary course of business.
(c) Anything of value provided for an educational or informational meeting, event or trip.
(d) The cost of a party, meal, function or other social event to which every Legislator is invited, including, without limitation, the cost of food or beverages provided at the party, meal, function or other social event. For the purposes of this paragraph, there is a presumption that every Legislator is invited if the party, meal, function or other social event is held at any governmental building, facility or other property or the invitation for or notice of the party, meal, function or other social event indicates that it is a legislative event.
(e) Any ceremonial gifts received for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, holiday or other ceremonial occasion from a donor who is not a lobbyist.
(f) Anything of value received from a person who is:
(1) Related to the recipient, or to the spouse or domestic partner of the recipient, by blood, adoption, marriage or domestic partnership within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity; or
(2) A member of the recipient’s household.
(g) Anything of value received by a person as part of his or her bona fide employment or service as an employee or independent contractor or otherwise paid for or reimbursed to the person as part of his or her bona fide employment or service as an employee or independent contractor.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1171; A 1993, 2587; 2015, 1714; 2019, 2988)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.065 - "Immediate family" defined.

1. "Immediate family," with regard to a specific person, means:
(a) The spouse or domestic partner of the person;
(b) A relative who lives in the same home or dwelling as the person; or
(c) A relative who does not live in the same home or dwelling as the person but who is dependent on and receiving substantial support from the person.
2. For the purposes of this section, "relative" means someone who is related to the person, or to the spouse or domestic partner of the person, by blood, adoption, marriage or domestic partnership within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2986)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.070 - "Legislative action" defined.

"Legislative action" means introduction, sponsorship, debate, voting or any other official action on:
1. Any bill, resolution, amendment, nomination, appointment, report or other matter pending or proposed before any member of the Legislative Branch, a legislative committee or either House; or
2. Any other matter which may be the subject of action by any member of the Legislative Branch, a legislative committee or either House.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1171; A 2011, 3251; 2019, 2989)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.080 - "Lobbyist" defined.

1. "Lobbyist" means, except as limited by subsection 2, a person who communicates directly with a member of the Legislative Branch on behalf of someone other than himself or herself to influence legislative action, whether or not any compensation is received for the communication.
2. "Lobbyist" does not include:
(a) Persons who confine their activities to formal appearances before legislative committees and who clearly identify themselves and the interest or interests for whom they are testifying.
(b) Employees of a bona fide news medium who meet the definition of "lobbyist" set forth in subsection 1 only in the course of their professional duties and who contact Legislators for the sole purpose of carrying out their news gathering function.
(c) Employees of departments, divisions or agencies of the state government who appear before legislative committees only to explain the effect of legislation or any other legislative action related to their departments, divisions or agencies.
(d) Members of the Legislative Branch who are exercising, performing or carrying out their powers, functions, duties or responsibilities on matters relating to legislation or any other legislative action.
(e) Elected officers of this State and its political subdivisions who confine their lobbying activities to issues directly related to the scope of the office to which they were elected.
(f) Persons who contact the Legislators who are elected from the district in which they reside.
(g) Persons who are clients of a lobbyist, unless those persons engage in any activities that independently meet the definition of "lobbyist" set forth in subsection 1.
(h) Persons who confine their lobbying activities to communicating directly with one or more members of the Legislative Branch only on an infrequent or irregular basis and who do not otherwise engage in any lobbying activities, unless those persons engage in a pattern of conduct that is substantially similar to engaging in lobbying activities on a recurrent or regular basis.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1171; A 1977, 1528; 1991, 2324; 2011, 3251; 2019, 2989; 2021, 4)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.090 - "Member of the Legislative Branch" defined.

1. "Member of the Legislative Branch" means any Legislator, any member of the Legislator’s staff or any officer, employee, assistant or other person employed with reference to the legislative duties of the Legislator or the Legislative Branch, regardless of whether they are paid or otherwise compensated to serve in their positions.
2. The term includes, without limitation, any officers, employees, assistants, attaches, interns or other staff of:
(a) The Legislature or either House;
(b) Any legislative committee;
(c) Any legislative office or caucus;
(d) Any division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau; or
(e) Any other agency, body, office, organization or unit of the Legislative Branch.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1171; A 1981, 1204; 2011, 3252; 2019, 2990)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.092 - "Member of the Legislator’s household" defined.

"Member of the Legislator’s household" means a person who is a member of the Legislator’s household for the purposes of the Nevada Financial Disclosure Act in NRS 281.5555 to 281.581, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1714; A 2019, 2990)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.180 - Certain persons deemed to be lobbyists for purposes of continuing applicability; period of continuing applicability; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person who is required to register as a lobbyist during a regular or special session shall be deemed to be a lobbyist for the purposes of this chapter from the date of the first activity that required registration until the commencement of the next regular session, whether or not the person:
(a) Properly registered as a lobbyist for the regular or special session pursuant to NRS 218H.200; or
(b) Filed a notice of termination of session activity for the regular or special session pursuant to NRS 218H.230.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a person who:
(a) Ceases all lobbying activities and terminates all representation concerning the interests of all clients to all members of the Legislative Branch; and
(b) Thereafter, does not engage in or otherwise provide, or offer, promise, agree or attempt to engage in or otherwise provide, any lobbying activities or representation concerning the interests of any clients to any members of the Legislative Branch at any time before the commencement of the next regular session.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2987)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.200 - Registration statement required during session; filing with Director; exceptions.

1. Every person who acts as a lobbyist during a regular or special session shall, not later than 2 days after the beginning of that activity, file a registration statement with the Director in such form as the Director prescribes, unless the person qualifies for an exemption or exception from the requirements to register as a lobbyist pursuant to any regulations adopted in accordance with NRS 218H.500.
2. The Director shall not accept a registration statement from a former Legislator who was a member of the Legislature during the immediately preceding regular session in the classification set forth in NRS 218H.500 of a lobbyist who receives any compensation for his or her lobbying activities unless the former Legislator certifies in writing, under penalty of perjury, that he or she qualifies under the exception set forth in subsection 2 of NRS 218H.950.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1171; A 1979, 1322; 2015, 1012; 2019, 2990; 2021, 4)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.210 - Contents of registration statement.

The registration statement of a lobbyist must contain the following information:
1. The registrant’s full name, a recent photograph of the registrant and:
(a) The name of the registrant’s business or employer, if any, and the permanent business address, telephone number and electronic mail address of the business or employer;
(b) If different from paragraph (a), the registrant’s permanent business address, telephone number and electronic mail address; and
(c) The registrant’s temporary address, if any, while lobbying.
2. The full name and complete address of each client of the registrant, if any. If the registrant’s business or employer has more than one client, the registrant must identify each specific client that the registrant represents from among those clients.
3. A listing of any direct business associations or partnerships involving any current Legislator and the registrant or any client of the registrant. The listing must include any such association or partnership constituting a source of income or involving a debt or interest in real estate required to be disclosed in a financial disclosure statement made by a public officer or candidate pursuant to NRS 281.571.
4. The name of any current Legislator for whom:
(a) The registrant; or
(b) Any client of the registrant,
has, in connection with a political campaign of the Legislator, provided consulting, advertising or other professional services since the beginning of the preceding regular session.
5. A description of the principal areas of interest on which the registrant expects to lobby.
6. If the registrant lobbies or purports to lobby on behalf of members, a statement of the number of members.
7. A declaration under penalty of perjury that none of the registrant’s compensation or reimbursement is contingent, in whole or in part, upon the production of any legislative action.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1171; A 1977, 1528; 1981, 1204; 1993, 2588; 2001, 1955; 2011, 3252; 2015, 1715; 2019, 2990)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.220 - Supplementary registration statement required upon change in registration information; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a registrant shall file a supplementary registration statement with the Director after any change in the information in the registrant’s most recent registration statement, including, without limitation, any change in the information relating to:
(a) Any address, telephone number or electronic mail address; or
(b) The representation of a client.
2. The supplementary registration statement must be filed as soon as practicable and, if the change in the information occurs while the Legislature:
(a) Is in a regular or special session, within 24 hours after the change.
(b) Is not in regular or special session, within 14 days after the change.
3. The supplementary registration statement must include complete details concerning the changes that have occurred.
4. This section does not apply to a registrant who ceases all lobbying activities and complies with the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 218H.180.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1172; A 1979, 1322; 2019, 2991)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.230 - Notice required upon termination of session activities; continuing requirements after filing notice.

1. If, during a regular or special session, a registrant ceases the activity that required registration, the registrant shall, within 30 days after ceasing that activity, file with the Director a notice of termination of session activity.
2. If a registrant files a notice of termination of session activity, the filing of that notice does not relieve the registrant of:
(a) The reporting requirement for any reporting period during which the registrant engaged in any lobbying activities, including, without limitation, the reporting period during which the notice of termination of session activity is filed.
(b) The continuing duty to file a supplementary registration statement with the Director pursuant to NRS 218H.220 and to comply with NRS 218H.930 and any other requirement set forth in this chapter until the commencement of the next regular session, unless the registrant ceases all lobbying activities and complies with the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 218H.180.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1172; A 2019, 2992)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.300 - Issuance by Director; different color for each classification; requirement to wear in Legislative Building.

1. The Director shall furnish an appropriate identification badge to each lobbyist who files a registration statement under this chapter. The identification badge for each classification of lobbyist set forth in NRS 218H.500 must be a different color.
2. The identification badge must be worn by the lobbyist whenever the lobbyist appears in the Legislative Building.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 1527; A 1979, 1323; 2011, 3673)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.400 - Duty to file; form; contents; itemization of expenditures; audits and investigations.

1. Each registrant shall file with the Director:
(a) Within 30 days after the close of a regular or special session, a final report signed under penalty of perjury concerning the registrant’s lobbying activities; and
(b) Between the 1st and 10th day of the month after each month that the Legislature is in a regular or special session, a report concerning the registrant’s lobbying activities during the previous month, whether or not any expenditures were made.
2. Each report must:
(a) Be on a form prescribed by the Director; and
(b) Include the total of all expenditures, if any, made by the registrant on behalf of a Legislator or an organization whose primary purpose is to provide support for Legislators of a particular political party and House, including expenditures made by others on behalf of the registrant if the expenditures were made with the registrant’s express or implied consent or were ratified by the registrant.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, the report:
(a) Must identify each Legislator and each organization whose primary purpose is to provide support for Legislators of a particular political party and House on whose behalf expenditures were made;
(b) Must be itemized with respect to each such Legislator and organization; and
(c) Does not have to include any expenditure made on behalf of a person other than a Legislator or an organization whose primary purpose is to provide support for Legislators of a particular political party and House, unless the expenditure is made for the benefit of a Legislator or such an organization.
4. If expenditures made by or on behalf of a registrant during the previous month exceed $50, the report must include a compilation of expenditures, itemized in the manner required by the regulations of the Legislative Commission.
5. The Legislative Commission may authorize an audit or investigation by the Legislative Auditor that is proper and necessary to verify compliance with the provisions of this section. If the Legislative Commission authorizes such an audit or investigation:
(a) A lobbyist shall make available to the Legislative Auditor all books, accounts, claims, reports, vouchers and other records requested by the Legislative Auditor in connection with any such audit or investigation.
(b) The Legislative Auditor shall confine requests for such records to those which specifically relate to the lobbyist’s compliance with the reporting requirements of this section.
6. A report filed pursuant to this section must not itemize with respect to each Legislator an expenditure if the expenditure is the cost of a party, meal, function or other social event to which every Legislator was invited.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1172; A 1977, 1529; 1979, 1322; 1987, 831; 1989, 1974; 1991, 2325; 1993, 2588; 1997, 3072; 1999, 930; 2011, 3252; 2015, 1715)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.410 - Fee for late filing; waivers and exemptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a registrant who files an activity report after the time provided in NRS 218H.400 shall pay to the Director a fee for late filing of $10 for each day that it was late, but the Director may reduce or waive this fee upon a finding of just cause.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Legislative Commission may by regulation exempt a classification of lobbyist from the fee for late filing. A veteran who does not receive compensation for the veteran’s lobbying activities is exempt from the fee for late filing if the veteran provides proof of the veteran’s discharge or release from the Armed Forces of the United States, a reserve component thereof or the National Guard under honorable conditions.
3. An activity report with respect to which a late filing fee has been paid by the registrant or waived by the Director shall be deemed timely filed, and the late filing is not a public offense.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1173; A 1979, 1324; 1989, 1976; 2003, 2093; 2009, 374)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.505 - Administration and interpretation of chapter; coordination with Secretary of State regarding Nevada Financial Disclosure Act.

1. The Director shall:
(a) Administer the provisions of this chapter; and
(b) Provide interpretations and take any other actions necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
2. To the fullest extent practicable, the Director shall confer and coordinate with the Secretary of State to promote consistency and uniformity in the interpretation and application of the provisions of this chapter that are similar to the provisions of the Nevada Financial Disclosure Act in NRS 281.5555 to 281.581, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2986)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.510 - Inspection of registration statements and reports of lobbying activities; notice of noncompliance.

1. The Director shall:
(a) Inspect each statement and report filed within 10 days after its filing.
(b) Immediately notify the person who has filed:
(1) If the information filed does not conform to law.
(2) If a written complaint has been filed with the Director by any person alleging an irregularity or lack of truth as to the information filed.
2. The Director may notify any person of the filing requirement who the Director has reason to believe has failed to file any statement or report as required.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1172; A 1977, 1529; 1979, 1323; 1981, 1204)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.520 - Publication of reports regarding lobbying activities; release of name of noncomplying lobbyist; sanctions for noncompliance.

The Director may:
1. Prepare and publish such reports concerning lobbying activities as the Director deems appropriate.
2. Release to the public the name of any lobbyist who fails to file any activity report within 14 days after the date it is required to be filed.
3. Revoke the registration of any lobbyist who fails to file any activity report within 30 days after the date it is required to be filed or fails to file two or more activity reports within the time required.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1173; A 1979, 1324; 1989, 1975; 2003, 2092)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.900 - Unlawful for lobbyist to misrepresent Legislator’s authorization to request professional services from Legislative Counsel Bureau.

1. A lobbyist shall not:
(a) Indicate that the lobbyist has authorization from a Legislator to request professional services from an employee of the Legislative Counsel Bureau unless the lobbyist has such authority; or
(b) Misrepresent the scope of the authorization that the lobbyist has from a Legislator to request professional services from an employee of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
2. As used in this section, "professional services" means conducting legal, fiscal or policy research or analysis, drafting a bill, resolution or amendment, or otherwise engaging in work for which an employee is professionally trained or qualified.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 2529)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.930 - Unlawful acts involving lobbyists and lobbying.

1. A lobbyist shall not knowingly or willfully make any false statement or misrepresentation of facts:
(a) To any member of the Legislative Branch in an effort to persuade or influence the member in any legislative action.
(b) In a registration statement or report concerning lobbying activities filed with the Director.
2. A lobbyist shall not knowingly or willfully give any gift to a member of the Legislative Branch or a member of his or her immediate family or otherwise directly or indirectly arrange, facilitate or serve as a conduit for such a gift, whether or not the Legislature is in a regular or special session.
3. A member of the Legislative Branch or a member of his or her immediate family shall not knowingly or willfully solicit or accept any gift from a lobbyist, whether or not the Legislature is in a regular or special session.
4. A client of a lobbyist shall not make that lobbyist’s compensation or reimbursement contingent in any manner upon the outcome of any legislative action.
5. Except during the period permitted by NRS 218H.200, a person shall not knowingly act as a lobbyist during a regular or special session without being registered as required by that section, unless the person qualifies for an exemption or exception from the requirements to register as a lobbyist pursuant to any regulations adopted in accordance with NRS 218H.500.
6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, a member of the Legislative or Executive Branch of the State Government and an elected officer or employee of a political subdivision shall not receive compensation or reimbursement other than from the State or the political subdivision for personally engaging in lobbying.
7. An elected officer or employee of a political subdivision may receive compensation or reimbursement from any organization whose membership consists of elected or appointed public officers.
8. A lobbyist shall not instigate the introduction of any legislation for the purpose of obtaining employment to lobby in opposition to that legislation.
9. A lobbyist shall not make, commit to make or offer to make a monetary contribution to a Legislator, the Lieutenant Governor, the Lieutenant Governor-elect, the Governor, the Governor-elect, the Secretary of State, the State Treasurer, the State Controller or the Attorney General during the period set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 294A.300 unless such act is otherwise authorized pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 294A.300.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1173; A 1977, 1530; 1979, 1324; 1989, 1976; 1995, 824; 2003, 1727; 2011, 3255; 2013, 3752; 2015, 1717; 2019, 1659, 2994; 2021, 5; 2023, 170)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.950 - Unlawful for former Legislator to act as lobbyist under certain circumstances; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a former Legislator shall not receive compensation or other consideration to act as a lobbyist for the period beginning on the date on which the former Legislator leaves office as a member of the Legislature and ending on the date of final adjournment of the next regular session during which the former Legislator is not a member of the Legislature.
2. The provisions of this section do not apply to a former Legislator if:
(a) The former Legislator is required, as part of his or her full-time employment, to act as a lobbyist for his or her employer;
(b) The former Legislator does not act as a lobbyist for any other employer, client or client of his or her employer; and
(c) The primary duties of the employment of the former Legislator include significant duties other than acting as a lobbyist.
3. As used in this section, "consideration" means a gift, salary, payment, distribution, loan, advance or deposit of money or anything of value and includes, without limitation, a contract, promise or agreement, whether or not legally enforceable.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1012)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218H - Lobbying › NRS 218H.960 - Criminal penalties.

A person who is subject to any provision in NRS 218H.900, 218H.930 or 218H.950 and who violates or otherwise refuses or fails to comply with the provision is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 1174; A 1989, 1977; 2011, 3255; 2015, 1012)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219 - Commissioners on Uniform State Laws › NRS 219.020 - Designation and function of Commissioners; National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws declared joint governmental agency; payment of annual dues.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 219.025, the Commissioners are:
(a) The Legislative Counsel;
(b) Two members of the faculty of the William S. Boyd School of Law of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and
(c) Not more than four attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada appointed by the Legislative Commission.
2. The Legislative Commission shall appoint:
(a) Attorneys who are Legislators to fill the appointive positions created pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1 if attorneys are available in the Legislature to fill those positions.
(b) Two members of the faculty of the William S. Boyd School of Law of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, from a list submitted to the Legislative Commission by the Dean of the Law School. Each member so appointed serves for a term of 4 years.
3. The Legislative Counsel may appoint not more than two additional Commissioners from the attorneys employed by the Legislative Counsel Bureau, upon approval of the Legislative Commission.
4. The National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws is hereby declared to be a joint governmental agency of this State.
5. It is a function of the Commissioners to carry forward the participation of the State of Nevada in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Annual dues must be paid to that organization to the extent of legislative appropriation.
6. The Legislative Counsel shall notify the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws whenever a Commissioner is appointed pursuant to this section.
[Part 1:42:1915; 1919 RL p. 3203; NCL § 6970] + [4:42:1915; 1919 RL p. 3203; NCL § 6973]—(NRS A 1961, 754; 1963, 1389; 1973, 1118; 1995, 352; 2005, 1357; 2011, 3256, 3674)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219 - Commissioners on Uniform State Laws › NRS 219.025 - Additional Commissioners.

1. A Commissioner who served pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 219.020, except for a Commissioner who served pursuant to paragraph (b) of that subsection, may continue to serve or resume the Commissioner’s service as a Commissioner if the Commissioner:
(a) Is licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada;
(b) Is a resident of Nevada; and
(c) Notifies the Legislative Counsel of the Commissioner’s intention to serve as a Commissioner.
2. The Legislative Counsel shall notify the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws whenever a Commissioner is added pursuant to this section.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1361; A 1995, 352; 2005, 1358)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219 - Commissioners on Uniform State Laws › NRS 219.027 - Reimbursement of expenses.

1. A Commissioner who continues to serve or resumes service as a Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of NRS 219.025 and who attends an annual meeting of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws is entitled to receive reimbursement from the Legislative Fund for expenses incurred to attend the annual meeting if the Commissioner, at least 10 days before the annual meeting, provides to the Director written notice stating that the Commissioner will actively participate and carry out the duties set forth in NRS 219.030 and 219.040.
2. Each Commissioner appointed by the Legislative Commission pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 219.020 is entitled to receive reimbursement from the William S. Boyd School of Law for any expenses incurred in carrying out the Commissioner’s duties as a Commissioner, including travel and per diem expenses.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1357; A 2011, 3256)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219 - Commissioners on Uniform State Laws › NRS 219.030 - Duties of Commissioners.

The Commissioners shall:
1. Examine the subjects upon which uniformity of legislation in the various states is desirable, but which are outside the jurisdiction of the Congress of the United States.
2. Confer upon these matters with Commissioners appointed by the other states for the same purpose.
3. Consider and draft uniform laws to be submitted for approval and adoption by the several states.
4. Generally devise and recommend such other and further course of action as shall accomplish the purpose of this chapter.
[2:42:1915; 1919 RL p. 3203; NCL § 6971]—(NRS A 1961, 754)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219 - Commissioners on Uniform State Laws › NRS 219.040 - Records and reports to Legislature.

1. The Commissioners shall:
(a) Keep a record of all their transactions.
(b) At each regular session, make a report of their transactions to the Legislature.
(c) At each regular session, make recommendations to the Legislature.
2. The Commissioners may, at any time other than that specified in subsection 1, make reports and recommendations to the Legislature.
[3:42:1915; 1919 RL p. 3203; NCL § 6972]—(NRS A 1961, 755; 2011, 3256)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219A - Nevada Youth Legislature › NRS 219A.130 - Creation; appointment of members; terms; reappointment.

1. The Nevada Youth Legislature is hereby created, consisting of 21 members.
2. Each member of the Senate shall, taking into consideration any recommendations made by a member of the Assembly, appoint a person who submits an application and meets the qualifications set forth in NRS 219A.140. A member of the Assembly may submit recommendations to a member of the Senate concerning the appointment.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, appointments to the Youth Legislature must be made by each member of the Senate before April 30 of each odd-numbered year. The term of each member of the Youth Legislature begins June 1 of each odd-numbered year.
4. If a member of the Senate does not make an appointment to the Youth Legislature by April 30 of an odd-numbered year, the members of the Assembly whose assembly districts are at least partially located within the senatorial district of that member of the Senate must collaborate to appoint a person who submits an application and meets the qualifications set forth in NRS 219A.140.
5. Each member of the Youth Legislature serves a term of 2 years and may be reappointed to one successive 2-year term if the member continues to meet the qualifications set forth in NRS 219A.140.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 838; A 2009, 252; 2011, 1054; 2013, 22)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219A - Nevada Youth Legislature › NRS 219A.140 - Qualifications of members; application for appointment and reappointment; notice of change in residency or school of enrollment.

1. To be eligible to serve on the Youth Legislature, a person:
(a) Must be:
(1) A resident of the senatorial district of the Senator who appoints him or her;
(2) Enrolled in a public school or private school located in the senatorial district of the Senator who appoints him or her; or
(3) A homeschooled child who is otherwise eligible to be enrolled in a public school in the senatorial district of the Senator who appoints him or her;
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 of NRS 219A.150, must be:
(1) Enrolled in a public school or private school in this State in grade 9, 10 or 11 for the first school year of the term for which he or she is appointed; or
(2) A homeschooled child who is otherwise eligible to enroll in a public school in this State in grade 9, 10 or 11 for the first school year of the term for which he or she is appointed; and
(c) Must not be related by blood, adoption or marriage within the third degree of consanguinity or affinity to the Senator who appoints him or her or to any member of the Assembly who collaborated to appoint him or her.
2. If, at any time, a person appointed to the Youth Legislature changes his or her residency or changes his or her school of enrollment in such a manner as to render the person ineligible under his or her original appointment, the person shall inform the Board, in writing, within 30 days after becoming aware of such changed facts.
3. A person who wishes to be appointed or reappointed to the Youth Legislature must submit an application on the form prescribed pursuant to subsection 4 to the Senator of the senatorial district in which the person resides, is enrolled in a public school or private school or, if the person is a homeschooled child, the senatorial district in which he or she is otherwise eligible to be enrolled in a public school. A person may not submit an application to more than one Senator in a calendar year.
4. The Board shall prescribe a form for applications submitted pursuant to this section, which must require the signature of the principal of the school in which the applicant is enrolled or, if the applicant is a homeschooled child, the signature of a member of the community in which the applicant resides other than a relative of the applicant.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 839; A 2009, 252; 2011, 1054; 2013, 22; 2015, 1832; 2019, 3277)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219A - Nevada Youth Legislature › NRS 219A.150 - Vacancies in membership.

1. A position on the Youth Legislature becomes vacant upon:
(a) The death or resignation of a member.
(b) The determination of the Chair or Vice Chair of the Board, as applicable, that a member has accrued, for any reason, any combination of:
(1) Absences from meetings or event days of the Youth Legislature; or
(2) Incompletions of any other activities that are assigned to him or her by the Board as a member of the Youth Legislature,
if the combination of absences or incompletions amounts to three or more missed or unsuccessful activity credits during his or her term, unless the absences or incompletions are excused, in whole or in part, by the Chair or Vice Chair of the Board, as applicable.
(c) A change of residency or a change of the school of enrollment of a member which renders that member ineligible under his or her original appointment.
2. In addition to the provisions of subsection 1, a position on the Youth Legislature becomes vacant if:
(a) A member of the Youth Legislature graduates from high school or otherwise ceases to attend public school or private school for any reason other than to become a homeschooled child; or
(b) A member of the Youth Legislature who is a homeschooled child completes an educational plan of instruction for grade 12 or otherwise ceases to be a homeschooled child for any reason other than to enroll in a public school or private school.
3. A vacancy on the Youth Legislature must be filled:
(a) For the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment, except that, if the remainder of the unexpired term is less than 1 year, the member of the Senate who made the original appointment may appoint a person who:
(1) Is enrolled in a public school or private school in this State in grade 12 or who is a homeschooled child who is otherwise eligible to enroll in a public school in this State in grade 12; and
(2) Satisfies the qualifications set forth in paragraphs (a) and (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 219A.140.
(b) Insofar as is practicable, within 30 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Activity credit" means a credit, or any fractional portion thereof, that the Board has determined a member is eligible to earn for:
(1) Attending meetings or event days of the Youth Legislature; or
(2) Completing, in the manner required by the Board, any other activities that are assigned to him or her by the Board as a member of the Youth Legislature.
(b) "Event day" means any single calendar day on which an official, scheduled event of the Youth Legislature is held, including, without limitation, a course of instruction, a course of orientation, a meeting, a seminar or any other official, scheduled activity.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 839; A 2009, 253; 2011, 1055; 2013, 23; 2015, 1832; 2019, 1123, 3278)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219A - Nevada Youth Legislature › NRS 219A.160 - Compensation of members.

The members of the Youth Legislature serve without compensation. To the extent that money is available in the Account, the members of the Youth Legislature may receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally for attending a meeting of the Youth Legislature or a seminar conducted by the Youth Legislature.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 841; A 2009, 255; 2011, 1057)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219A - Nevada Youth Legislature › NRS 219A.200 - Election and duties of Chair and Vice Chair; duties of Director of Legislative Counsel Bureau; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Youth Legislature shall elect from among its members, to serve a term of 1 year beginning on June 1 of each year:
(a) A Chair, who shall conduct the meetings and, in cooperation with the Board, oversee the formation of committees as necessary to accomplish the business of the Youth Legislature; and
(b) A Vice Chair, who shall assist the Chair and conduct the meetings of the Youth Legislature if the Chair is absent or otherwise unable to perform his or her duties.
2. A vacancy in the office of Chair or Vice Chair must be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term in the same manner as the original election.
3. A member who is elected to serve as Chair or Vice Chair pursuant to this section for any part of the first year of his or her term may not be elected to serve in either office for any part of the second year of his or her term.
4. The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau upon request of the Board:
(a) Shall provide meeting rooms and teleconference and videoconference facilities for the Youth Legislature.
(b) Shall, in the event of a vacancy on the Youth Legislature, notify the appropriate appointing authority of such vacancy.
(c) May accept gifts, grants and donations from any source for the support of the Youth Legislature in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. Any such gifts, grants and donations must be deposited in the Account.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 839; A 2009, 253; 2011, 1056; 2019, 1124)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219A - Nevada Youth Legislature › NRS 219A.210 - General powers and duties; meetings, committees and seminars; submission of annual report.

1. The Youth Legislature shall:
(a) Hold at least two public meetings in this State each school year in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (a) of subsection 4. The Youth Legislature may simultaneously teleconference or videoconference each public meeting to two or more prominent locations throughout this State.
(b) Evaluate, review and comment upon issues of importance to the youth in this State, including, without limitation:
(1) Education;
(2) Employment opportunities;
(3) Participation of youth in state and local government;
(4) A safe learning environment;
(5) The prevention of substance use disorder;
(6) Emotional and physical well-being;
(7) Foster care;
(8) Access to state and local services; and
(9) Any environmental, legal, political or social issues.
(c) Conduct a public awareness campaign to raise awareness about the Youth Legislature and to enhance outreach to the youth in this State.
2. During his or her term, each member of the Youth Legislature shall complete, in the manner required by the Board, any activities that are assigned to him or her by the Board as a member of the Youth Legislature.
3. The Youth Legislature may, within the limits of available money and if approved by the Board:
(a) During the period in which the Legislature is in a regular session, meet as often as necessary to conduct the business of the Youth Legislature and to advise the Legislature on proposed legislation relating to the youth in this State.
(b) Form committees, which may meet as often as necessary to assist with the business of the Youth Legislature.
(c) Conduct periodic seminars for its members regarding leadership, government and the legislative process.
4. The public meetings of the Youth Legislature and its committees:
(a) Must comply, to the extent practicable, with the policies followed by the Legislature and its committees for holding public meetings.
(b) Do not include, without limitation, any meetings or other activities that are:
(1) Conducted solely for purposes of orientation, instruction or training for the members of the Youth Legislature; or
(2) Related to the internal organization, affairs or management of the Youth Legislature.
5. The public meetings and any other meetings or activities of the Youth Legislature and its committees and members are not subject to the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS.
6. On or before May 30 of each year, the Youth Legislature shall submit a written report to the Board and to the Governor describing the activities of the Youth Legislature during the immediately preceding school year and any recommendations for legislation. The Board shall transmit the written report to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education and to the next regular session of the Legislature.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 840; A 2009, 254; 2011, 1056; 2019, 1124)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219A - Nevada Youth Legislature › NRS 219A.220 - Request for legislative measure; adoption of procedures for meetings; advising Board regarding administration of appropriations, gifts, grants and donations.

The Youth Legislature may:
1. Request the drafting of not more than one legislative measure which relates to matters within the scope of the Youth Legislature. A request must be submitted to the Legislative Counsel on or before December 1 preceding the commencement of a regular session of the Legislature unless the Legislative Commission authorizes submitting a request after that date.
2. Adopt procedures to conduct meetings of the Youth Legislature and any committees thereof. Those procedures may be changed upon approval of a majority vote of all members of the Youth Legislature who are present and voting.
3. Advise the Board regarding the administration of any appropriations, gifts, grants or donations received for the support of the Youth Legislature.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 840; A 2009, 255; 2011, 1057)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219A - Nevada Youth Legislature › NRS 219A.300 - Administration of Youth Legislature by corporation for public benefit; governance of corporation by Board of Directors; appointment and terms of Board members; election of Chair and Vice Chair; powers and duties of Board.

1. The Youth Legislature must be administered by a corporation for public benefit, as that term is defined in NRS 82.021, which must include providing educational programs and opportunities as its primary organizational goal.
2. The corporation for public benefit must be governed by a Board of Directors consisting of seven members appointed by the Legislative Commission consisting of at least:
(a) One member of the Senate;
(b) One member of the Assembly;
(c) One representative of the general public; and
(d) If practicable, one person who previously served as a member of the Youth Legislature.
3. A member of the Board serves a term of 2 years and until his or her successor is appointed. A member of the Board may be reappointed.
4. The members of the Board shall elect a Chair and a Vice Chair from among their number. The term of office of the Chair and the Vice Chair is 1 year.
5. The Board:
(a) Shall administer the provisions of this chapter.
(b) May provide to the Youth Legislature such administrative, financial and other support and guidance as the Board may determine to be necessary or appropriate.
(c) May employ one or more persons to provide administrative support for the Youth Legislature or pay the costs incurred by one or more volunteers to provide any required administrative support.
(d) Shall oversee the activities of the Youth Legislature.
(e) May solicit and accept gifts, grants and donations from any source to provide educational programs and opportunities and for the support of the Youth Legislature in carrying out the provisions of this chapter. Any such gifts, grants and donations must be deposited in the Account.
(f) May perform such other functions in whatever manner the Board determines will best serve the interests of this State and the Youth Legislature.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1053; A 2019, 1126)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 219A - Nevada Youth Legislature › NRS 219A.310 - Nevada Youth Legislature Account: Creation in Legislative Fund; use of money in Account; interest and income; submission of annual itemized statement.

1. There is hereby created the Nevada Youth Legislature Account in the Legislative Fund.
2. Money for the Account may be provided:
(a) By appropriation; or
(b) Through the acceptance of gifts, grants and donations as authorized pursuant to NRS 219A.200 and 219A.300.
3. The money in the Account must be held in trust for the Youth Legislature and may be used only:
(a) For the educational programs and operations of the Youth Legislature;
(b) To provide administrative support for the Youth Legislature;
(c) To pay for expenses directly related to the Youth Legislature; and
(d) For such other purposes directly related to the Youth Legislature as the Board may approve.
4. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. All claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
5. Any money remaining in the Account at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
6. Each year, the Board shall submit an itemized statement of the income and expenditures for the Account to the Legislative Commission.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1053)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 220 - Revision of Statutes › NRS 220.040 - General powers and duties of Legislative Counsel and Legal Division regarding revision of statutes.

The Legislative Counsel and the Legal Division have the powers and duties prescribed in this chapter.
[Part 5:304:1951; A 1953, 388]—(NRS A 1963, 1021; 2011, 3257)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 220 - Revision of Statutes › NRS 220.080 - Recommendations regarding clarification of statutes.

The Legislative Counsel shall, from time to time:
1. Make recommendations to the Legislature for clarification of specific statutes.
2. Call the attention of the Legislature to conflicting statutes, and such other matter as the Legislative Counsel deems necessary.
[14:304:1951]—(NRS A 1963, 1021; 2003, 814)