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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218E - Legislative Investigations and Hearings; Legislative Commission and Other Committees › NRS 218E.555 - Creation; membership; budget; officers; terms; vacancies; reports.

1. There is hereby created the Legislative Committee for the Review and Oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Marlette Lake Water System consisting of three members of the Senate and three members of the Assembly, appointed by the Legislative Commission with appropriate regard for their experience with and knowledge of matters relating to the management of natural resources. The members must be appointed to provide representation from the various geographical regions of the State.
2. The Legislative Commission shall review and approve the budget and work program for the Committee and any changes to the budget or work program.
3. The members of the Committee shall elect a Chair from one House and a Vice Chair from the other House. Each Chair and Vice Chair holds office for a term of 2 years commencing on July 1 of each odd-numbered year.
4. Any member of the Committee who is not a candidate for reelection or who is defeated for reelection continues to serve after the general election until the next regular or special session convenes.
5. Vacancies on the Committee must be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
6. The Committee shall report annually to the Legislative Commission concerning its activities and any recommendations.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 2504; A 2009, 1152, 1562; 2011, 3227, 3734; 2013, 2367)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218E - Legislative Investigations and Hearings; Legislative Commission and Other Committees › NRS 218E.560 - Meetings; rules; quorum; compensation, allowances and expenses of members.

1. Except as otherwise ordered by the Legislative Commission, the members of the Committee shall meet not earlier than September 1 of each odd-numbered year and not later than August 31 of the following even-numbered year at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair or a majority of the Committee.
2. The Director or the Director’s designee shall act as the nonvoting recording Secretary.
3. The Committee shall adopt rules for its own management and government.
4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, four members of the Committee constitute a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the power and authority conferred on the Committee.
5. Any recommended legislation proposed by the Committee must be approved by a majority of the members of the Senate and by a majority of the members of the Assembly appointed to the Committee.
6. Except during a regular or special session, for each day or portion of a day during which a member of the Committee attends a meeting or is otherwise engaged in the business of the Committee, the member is entitled to receive:
(a) The compensation provided for a majority of the Legislators during the first 60 days of the preceding regular session;
(b) The per diem allowance provided for state officers and employees generally; and
(c) The travel expenses provided pursuant to NRS 218A.655.
7. All such compensation, per diem allowances and travel expenses and any other expenses of the Committee must be paid from the Legislative Fund.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 2505; A 2009, 1153; 2011, 3228; 2019, 3125)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218E - Legislative Investigations and Hearings; Legislative Commission and Other Committees › NRS 218E.565 - General duties.

The Committee shall:
1. Provide appropriate review and oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Marlette Lake Water System;
2. Review the budget, programs, activities, responsiveness and accountability of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Marlette Lake Water System in such a manner as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Committee;
3. Study the role, authority and activities of:
(a) The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency regarding the Lake Tahoe Basin; and
(b) The Marlette Lake Water System regarding Marlette Lake; and
4. Continue to communicate with members of the Legislature of the State of California to achieve the goals set forth in the Tahoe Regional Planning Compact.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 2505; A 2011, 3734; 2013, 2367)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218E - Legislative Investigations and Hearings; Legislative Commission and Other Committees › NRS 218E.570 - General powers.

The Committee may:
1. Conduct investigations and hold hearings in connection with its review and study and exercise any of the investigative powers set forth in NRS 218E.105 to 218E.140, inclusive;
2. Apply for any available grants and accept any gifts, grants or donations and use any such gifts, grants or donations to aid the Committee in carrying out its duties pursuant to NRS 218E.550 to 218E.570, inclusive;
3. Direct the Legislative Counsel Bureau to assist in its research, investigations, review and study; and
4. Recommend to the Legislature, as a result of its review and study, any appropriate legislation.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 2505; A 2013, 3749)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218E - Legislative Investigations and Hearings; Legislative Commission and Other Committees › NRS 218E.615 - General powers.

The Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education may:
1. Evaluate, review and comment upon issues related to education within this State, including, but not limited to:
(a) Programs to enhance accountability in education;
(b) Legislative measures regarding education;
(c) The progress made by this State, the school districts and the public schools in this State in satisfying the goals and objectives of the statewide system of accountability for public schools;
(d) Methods of financing public education;
(e) The condition of public education in the elementary and secondary schools;
(f) The program to reduce the ratio of pupils per class per licensed teacher prescribed in NRS 388.700, 388.710 and 388.720;
(g) The development of any programs to automate the receipt, storage and retrieval of the educational records of pupils; and
(h) Any other matters that, in the determination of the Committee, affect the education of pupils within this State.
2. Conduct investigations and hold hearings in connection with its duties pursuant to this section.
3. Request that the Legislative Counsel Bureau assist in the research, investigations, hearings and reviews of the Committee.
4. Make recommendations to the Legislature concerning the manner in which public education may be improved.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1776; A 2003, 19th Special Session, 82; 2005, 1982; 2011, 2378; 2013, 1937, 2640, 3291, 3750; 2021, 2513)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218E - Legislative Investigations and Hearings; Legislative Commission and Other Committees › NRS 218E.745 - "Committee" defined.

As used in NRS 218E.745 to 218E.760, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "Committee" means the Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2412; A 2013, 3751)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218E - Legislative Investigations and Hearings; Legislative Commission and Other Committees › NRS 218E.750 - Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs: Creation; membership; budget; officers; terms; vacancies.

1. The Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, consisting of six members, is hereby created. The membership of the Committee consists of:
(a) Three members of the Senate appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate, at least one of whom must be a member of the minority political party; and
(b) Three members of the Assembly appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, at least one of whom must be a member of the minority political party.
2. The Legislative Commission shall review and approve the budget and work program for the Committee and any changes to the budget or work program.
3. The Legislative Commission shall select the Chair and Vice Chair of the Committee from among the members of the Committee. After the initial selection, each Chair and Vice Chair holds office for a term of 2 years commencing on July 1 of each odd-numbered year. The office of Chair of the Committee must alternate each biennium between the Houses. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Chair or Vice Chair, the vacancy must be filled in the same manner as the original selection for the remainder of the unexpired term.
4. A member of the Committee who is not a candidate for reelection or who is defeated for reelection continues to serve after the general election until the next regular or special session convenes.
5. A vacancy on the Committee must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2412; A 2011, 3235)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218E - Legislative Investigations and Hearings; Legislative Commission and Other Committees › NRS 218E.755 - Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs: Meetings; quorum; compensation, allowances and expenses of members.

1. Except as otherwise ordered by the Legislative Commission, the members of the Committee shall meet not earlier than September 1 of each odd-numbered year and not later than August 31 of the following even-numbered year at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair or by a majority of the Committee.
2. The Director or the Director’s designee shall act as the nonvoting recording Secretary of the Committee.
3. Four members of the Committee constitute a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the power and authority conferred on the Committee.
4. Except during a regular or special session, for each day or portion of a day during which a member of the Committee attends a meeting of the Committee or is otherwise engaged in the business of the Committee, the member is entitled to receive the:
(a) Compensation provided for a majority of the Legislators during the first 60 days of the preceding regular session;
(b) Per diem allowance provided for state officers and employees generally; and
(c) Travel expenses provided pursuant to NRS 218A.655.
5. All such compensation, per diem allowances and travel expenses must be paid from the Legislative Fund.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2412; A 2011, 3235; 2019, 3126)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218E - Legislative Investigations and Hearings; Legislative Commission and Other Committees › NRS 218E.815 - General powers of Joint Interim Standing Committee on Growth and Infrastructure.

1. The Joint Interim Standing Committee on Growth and Infrastructure may:
(a) Evaluate, review and comment upon matters related to energy policy within this State, including, without limitation:
(1) Policies, plans or programs relating to the production, consumption or use of energy in this State;
(2) Legislative measures regarding energy policy;
(3) The progress made by this State in satisfying the goals and objectives of Senate Bill No. 123 of the 77th Session of the Nevada Legislature;
(4) The effect of any policy, plan, program or legislation on rates or rate payers;
(5) The effect of any policy, plan, program or legislation on economic development in this State;
(6) The effect of any policy, plan, program or legislation on the environment;
(7) Any contracts or requests for proposals relating to the purchase of capacity;
(8) The effect of any policy, plan, program or legislation which provides for the construction or acquisition of facilities for the generation of electricity;
(9) The effect of any policy, plan, program or legislation on the development of a market in this State for electricity generated from renewable energy;
(10) The infrastructure and transmission requirements of any policy, plan, program or legislation; and
(11) Any other matters or topics that, in the determination of the Committee, affect energy policy in this State.
(b) Conduct investigations and hold hearings in connection with its duties pursuant to this section.
(c) Request that the Legislative Counsel Bureau assist in the research, investigations, hearings and reviews of the Committee.
(d) Make recommendations to the Legislature concerning the manner in which energy policy may be implemented or improved.
2. As used in this section, "renewable energy" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 701.070.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 3344; A 2013, 3346; 2021, 2514)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.020 - "Agency of the State" defined.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "agency of the State" includes all offices, departments, boards, commissions and institutions of the State.
[1:205:1949; A 1953, 169]—(NRS A 1979, 67; 1981, 1517; 1983, 1576; 1985, 850; 1987, 961; 1995, 2674; 1999, 1806, 2201; 2001, 115, 3205; 2009, 1563; 2011, 3238)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.100 - Creation and composition; administration of divisions; appointment of Director and chiefs of divisions; designation of Deputy Director.

1. There is hereby created the Legislative Counsel Bureau, which consists of a Legislative Commission, an Interim Finance Committee, a Director, an Audit Division, a Fiscal Analysis Division, a Legal Division, a Research Division and an Administrative Division.
2. The Legislative Auditor is the chief of the Audit Division.
3. The Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel are the chiefs of the Legal Division. The Director shall designate from time to time the Legislative Counsel or the General Counsel or an employee of the Legal Division to be responsible for the administration of the Legal Division.
4. The Research Director is the chief of the Research Division.
5. The Senate Fiscal Analyst and the Assembly Fiscal Analyst are the chiefs of the Fiscal Analysis Division. The Director shall designate from time to time one of the Fiscal Analysts or an employee of the Fiscal Analysis Division to be responsible for the administration of the Fiscal Analysis Division.
6. The Legislative Commission shall appoint the Director. The Director shall appoint the Chief of the Administrative Division and the chiefs of the other divisions with the approval of the Legislative Commission, and may serve as the chief of any division.
7. The Director may, with the consent of the Legislative Commission, designate one of the chiefs of the divisions or an employee of the Legislative Counsel Bureau as the Deputy Director.
[1:134:1953]—(NRS A 1963, 1014; 1967, 1371; 1969, 1014; 1973, 1352, 1659; 1975, 1395; 1977, 344; 1979, 67; 1981, 559; 1985, 398; 2005, 1234; 2011, 3671; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 14)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.110 - Director is executive head of Legislative Counsel Bureau; general powers and duties; administrative supervision of chiefs; employment, salaries and leave of personnel; exemption of personnel from State Human Resources System.

1. The Director serves as the executive head of the Legislative Counsel Bureau and shall direct and supervise all of its administrative and technical activities. The chiefs of the divisions of the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall perform the respective duties assigned to them by law under the administrative supervision of the Director.
2. The Director shall, consistent with the budget approved by the Legislative Commission and within the limits of legislative appropriations and other available funds, employ and fix the salaries of or contract for the services of such professional, technical, clerical and operational personnel and consultants as the execution of the Director’s duties and the operation of the Legislative Counsel Bureau may require.
3. All of the personnel of the Legislative Counsel Bureau are:
(a) Exempt from the provisions of chapter 284 of NRS.
(b) Entitled to such leaves of absence as the Legislative Commission shall prescribe.
[6:134:1953]—(NRS A 1963, 485, 1016; 1965, 1456; 1971, 1546; 1973, 1352; 1977, 345, 753; 1985, 1132; 2003, 2092; 2011, 3238, 3671)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.120 - Employment of personnel for legislative duties between regular sessions; payment of salaries and related costs.

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 218A.510 and 218A.540, between regular sessions, the Director, with the approval of the Legislative Commission, may appoint such technical, clerical and operational staff as the functions and operations of the Legislature may require.
2. Salaries and related costs must be paid from the Legislative Fund.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 40; A 1963, 1009; 1971, 1546; 1999, 2202; 2011, 3238)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.150 - Officers and employees of Legislative Counsel Bureau not to oppose or urge legislation; exceptions; conditions and limitations on disclosure of information.

1. The Director and other officers and employees of the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall not:
(a) Oppose or urge legislation, except as the duties of the Director, the Legislative Auditor, the Legislative Counsel, the General Counsel, the Research Director and the Fiscal Analysts require them to make recommendations to the Legislature.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, NRS 218D.130, 218D.135, 218D.250 and 353.211, disclose to any person outside the Legislative Counsel Bureau the nature or content of any matter entrusted to the Legislative Counsel Bureau, and such matter is confidential and privileged and is not subject to discovery or subpoena, unless the person entrusting the matter to the Legislative Counsel Bureau requests or consents to the disclosure.
2. The nature or content of any work produced by the officers and employees of the Research Division may be disclosed if or to the extent that the disclosure does not reveal the identity of the person who requested it or include any matter submitted by the requester which has not been published or publicly disclosed.
3. The nature and content of any work produced by the officers and employees of the Legal Division and the Fiscal Analysis Division and any matter entrusted to those officers and employees to produce such work are confidential and privileged and are not subject to discovery or subpoena.
4. The provisions of subsections 1, 2 and 3 apply to any matter or work in any form, including, without limitation, in any oral, written, audio, visual, digital or electronic form, and such matter or work includes, without limitation, any communications, information, answers, advice, opinions, recommendations, drafts, documents, records, questions, inquiries or requests in any such form.
5. When a statute has been enacted or a resolution adopted, the Legislative Counsel shall upon request disclose to any person the state or other jurisdiction from whose law it appears to have been adopted.
6. The records of the travel expenses of Legislators and officers and employees of the Legislature and the Legislative Counsel Bureau are available for public inspection at such reasonable hours and under such other conditions as the Legislative Commission prescribes.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 340; A 1979, 1327; 1985, 1131; 1987, 1167; 1989, 267; 1991, 462, 1835, 2447; 1993, 574, 575; 1995, 1107, 1950; 2011, 3238, 3672; 2015, 3192; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 14)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.170 - Report concerning equity in workplace.

1. The Director shall prepare and submit to the Governor and transmit to the Legislature an annual report concerning equity in the workplace, which includes:
(a) A summary of each complaint filed by an employee of the Legislative Counsel Bureau in the immediately preceding calendar year which alleges conduct, whether intentional or unintentional, which is not unlawful but is against the public policy set forth in NRS 281.001, including, without limitation, conduct that communicates a negative attitude toward persons of marginalized identities; and
(b) Any action taken in response to a complaint described in paragraph (a).
2. Any information contained in a report required by subsection 1 must be reported in a manner that does not reveal the identity of any person.
3. As used in this section, "marginalized identity" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 284.015.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 1889)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.200 - Appropriation of money to Legislative Fund to carry out functions; payment of claims.

1. Money to carry out the functions of the Legislative Counsel Bureau must be provided by legislative appropriation from the State General Fund to the Legislative Fund.
2. All claims must be approved by the Director or the Director’s designee before they are paid.
[11:134:1953] + [Part 4:205:1949; A 1953, 171]—(NRS A 1963, 1015; 1971, 222; 1973, 1117; 1997, 3071; 1999, 2202; 2011, 3239)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.210 - Special Account for Intergovernmental Activities.

1. A Special Account for Intergovernmental Activities is hereby created.
2. The Director shall deposit all money which the Director receives as contributions for intergovernmental activities into the Account.
3. The money in the Account may only be used for intergovernmental activities.
4. Each use for the money must be authorized by the Legislative Commission and each check must be signed by the Chair of the Legislative Commission or the Chair’s designee and the Director or the Director’s designee.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 236; A 1987, 130; 2011, 3239)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.220 - Petty cash accounts.

1. A petty cash account of the Legislative Counsel Bureau is hereby created:
(a) For each building in which offices of employees of the Legislative Counsel Bureau are located; and
(b) In any division approved for the sale of souvenirs pursuant to NRS 218F.430,
in the sum of not more than $1,000 each for the minor expenses of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
2. Each account must be kept in the custody of an employee designated by the Director and must be replenished periodically from the Legislative Fund upon approval of expenditures and submission of vouchers or other documents to indicate payment.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 290; A 1995, 1108; 1997, 3071; 2003, 2092; 2011, 3239)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 218.642)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.230 - Checking account; advance money for travel.

1. The Legislative Counsel Bureau shall maintain a checking account in any qualified bank or credit union for the purposes of:
(a) Providing advance money and reimbursement to Legislators and officers and employees for travel expenses;
(b) Paying the salaries of persons on the payroll of the Legislative Department and any related payroll costs; and
(c) Paying other expenses which may or must be paid from the Legislative Fund and any other expenses directed by the Legislative Commission.
2. The checking account must be secured by a depository bond to the extent the account is not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund or a private insurer approved pursuant to NRS 672.755.
3. All checks written on the checking account must be signed by the Chair of the Legislative Commission and the Director or the Director’s designee, except that during a regular session, the Majority Leader of the Senate and the Speaker of the Assembly shall sign the checks.
4. A request for advance money for travel constitutes a lien in favor of the Legislative Fund upon the accrued salary, subsistence allowance and travel expenses of the Legislator or officer or employee in an amount equal to the sum advanced.
5. A Legislator or officer or employee who receives advance money for travel:
(a) Is entitled to receive upon request any authorized travel expenses in excess of the amount advanced.
(b) Shall reimburse the Legislative Fund any amount advanced that is not used for reimbursable travel expenses.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 290; A 1981, 5, 17; 1997, 3072; 1999, 1462, 2202; 2001, 91; 2011, 3240)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.300 - Provision of administrative services for operation of Legislature; acquisition and maintenance of legislative property.

1. All administrative services necessary to the operation of the Legislature during and between regular and special sessions must be provided by the Legislative Counsel Bureau at the expense of the Legislative Fund.
2. The Legislative Counsel Bureau shall be responsible for the care, custody, acquisition and inventory of legislative supplies, furniture, artwork and equipment between regular sessions.
3. At the beginning of each regular session, the Director shall submit a report to the Legislature detailing all supplies, furniture and equipment acquired to meet the needs of the regular session and detailing all supplies, furniture and equipment on hand.
[9:134:1953]—(NRS A 1965, 1456; 1971, 1545; 2011, 3240)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.310 - Recycling of paper, paper products, electronic waste and other recyclable materials.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall recycle or cause to be recycled the paper and paper products, electronic waste and other recyclable materials it produces. This subsection does not apply to:
(a) Construction and demolition waste; or
(b) Confidential documents if there is an additional cost for recycling those documents.
2. Before recycling electronic waste, the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall permanently remove any data stored on the electronic waste.
3. The Legislative Counsel Bureau is not required to comply with the requirements of subsection 1 if the Director determines that the cost to recycle or cause to be recycled the paper and paper products, electronic waste and other recyclable materials produced by the Legislative Counsel Bureau is unreasonable and would place an undue burden on the operations of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Legislative Commission shall consult with the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the disposition of the paper and paper products, electronic waste and other recyclable materials to be recycled, including, without limitation, the placement of recycling containers on the premises of the Legislative Building. This subsection does not apply to construction and demolition waste.
5. Any money received by the Legislative Counsel Bureau for recycling or causing to be recycled the paper and paper products, electronic waste and other recyclable materials it produces must be:
(a) Accounted for separately; and
(b) Used to carry out the provisions of this section.
6. As used in this section:
(a) "Electronic waste" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444A.0115.
(b) "Paper" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444A.0123.
(c) "Paper product" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444A.0126.
(d) "Recyclable material" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444A.013.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 906; A 1999, 3182; 2011, 3240; 2019, 2217)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.312 - Requirements for disposing of electronic waste.

1. Before disposing of electronic waste, the Legislative Counsel Bureau shall permanently remove any data stored on the electronic waste.
2. As used in this section, "electronic waste" means electronic equipment that has been discarded, is no longer wanted by the owner or for any other reason enters the waste collection, recovery, treatment, processing or recycling system.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 2575)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.320 - Establishment of on-site child care facility.

1. The Legislative Counsel Bureau may contract for the establishment of an on-site child care facility for children of employees of the Legislative Department. No money appropriated to the Legislative Fund or the Legislative Counsel Bureau may be used to pay the cost of establishing and operating the facility.
2. All employees of the child care facility shall be deemed employees of the State for the purposes of NRS 41.0305 to 41.039, inclusive.
3. The Legislative Counsel Bureau may use the property described in NRS 331.135 for a child care facility established pursuant to this section.
4. As used in this section, "on-site child care facility" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432A.0275.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 3200; A 2011, 3241)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.400 - Legislative Manual.

1. The Legislative Counsel Bureau shall compile and publish a Legislative Manual containing information concerning the Legislature and other information appropriate for Legislators.
2. The costs of compilation and publication must be paid from the Legislative Fund.
(Added to NRS by 1965, 1461; A 1971, 1545; 1975, 1395; 2003, 2092; 2011, 3241)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.410 - Sale of studies, reports and materials.

The Director may fix reasonable fees for the sale of studies, audit reports, bulletins and miscellaneous materials of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, and those fees must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Legislative Fund.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 1031; A 1971, 1545; 1973, 1117; 1979, 291; 2005, 1234; 2011, 3241)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.420 - Sale of manuals and handbooks containing selected portions of NRS.

1. With the approval of the Legislative Commission, the Legislative Counsel may compile and publish manuals or handbooks containing selected portions of Nevada Revised Statutes.
2. Such manuals and handbooks must be sold at a price fixed by the Director, and all money received for the sale of such publications must be deposited in the Legislative Fund in the State Treasury.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 841; A 1971, 1545; 1973, 1117; 2005, 1235; 2011, 3241)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.430 - Sale of souvenirs.

1. The Director may approve the purchase and sale of souvenirs of the Nevada Legislature and of the State of Nevada in the Legislative Building or any building maintained for the use of the Legislature or the Legislative Counsel Bureau. Such souvenirs may include, without limitation, souvenir wine. The Director shall fix reasonable fees for the items which must in the aggregate at least cover the cost to the Legislative Counsel Bureau of purchasing and selling the items.
2. The money received from the sale of souvenirs must be deposited in a revolving account in the Legislative Fund. The money in the revolving account must be used to purchase additional souvenirs for sale and pay any other expenses related to the sale of souvenirs deemed appropriate by the Director. The balance in the revolving account not exceeding $150,000 must not be reverted to the Legislative Fund at the end of the fiscal year.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 1106; A 1997, 3072; 2007, 898)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.440 - Computer searches and electronic access to publications and other information.

1. The Director may:
(a) Upon the request of any person, government, governmental agency or political subdivision, conduct searches by computer of the text of the publications of the Legislative Counsel Bureau and any other information the Director deems appropriate which may be accessible by a computer operated by the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
(b) Make any information described in paragraph (a) available for access by computer to any person, government, governmental agency or political subdivision.
2. The Director shall prescribe a reasonable fee for these services.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1130; A 1987, 394; 2005, 1235; 2011, 3242)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.500 - Composition; general powers and duties.

1. The Administrative Division consists of the Chief of the Division and such staff as the Chief may require.
2. The Administrative Division is responsible for:
(a) Accounting and human resources;
(b) Audio and video services;
(c) Communication equipment;
(d) Control of inventory;
(e) Information technology services;
(f) Janitorial services;
(g) Maintenance of buildings, grounds and vehicles;
(h) Purchasing;
(i) Security;
(j) Shipping and receiving;
(k) Utilities; and
(l) Warehousing operations.
3. The Legislative Commission may assign any other appropriate function to the Administrative Division.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 68; A 1981, 560; 1985, 1132; 2009, 1565)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.520 - Duties relating to order and security; regulations governing vehicular and pedestrian traffic; penalties.

1. The Administrative Division shall preserve order and security on the grounds surrounding the Legislative Building and within the Legislative Building.
2. When the Legislature is in a regular or special session, the Administrative Division shall assist the Sergeant at Arms of either House, upon request, in preserving order in the chambers and private lounges of the respective Houses.
3. The Legislative Commission may by affirmative vote of a majority of its members adopt, amend, repeal and enforce reasonable regulations governing vehicular and pedestrian traffic on all property within the supervision and control of the Legislature pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 331.135.
4. The regulations have the force and effect of law.
5. A copy of every such regulation, giving the date that it takes effect, must be filed with the Secretary of State, and copies of the regulations must be published immediately after adoption and issued in pamphlet form for distribution to the general public.
6. A person who violates any regulation adopted pursuant to this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1576; A 2011, 3243, 3672)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.600 - Composition; general powers and duties.

1. The Fiscal Analysis Division consists of the Senate Fiscal Analyst, the Assembly Fiscal Analyst and such additional staff as the performance of their duties may require.
2. The Fiscal Analysis Division shall:
(a) Thoroughly examine all agencies of the State with special regard to their activities and the duplication of efforts between them.
(b) Recommend to the Legislature any suggested changes looking toward economy and the elimination of inefficiency in government.
(c) Ascertain facts and make recommendations to the Legislature concerning the budget of the State and the estimates of the expenditure requirements of the agencies of the State.
(d) Make projections of future public revenues for the use of the Legislature.
(e) Analyze the history and probable future trend of the State’s financial position in order that a sound fiscal policy may be developed and maintained for the State of Nevada.
(f) To the extent of available resources, perform a budget stress test in each even-numbered year comparing the estimated future revenue to, and the estimated future expenditure from, the major funds in the State Treasury under various potential economic conditions and submit a report regarding the results of the test to the Governor and the Legislature. The Fiscal Analysis Division shall cause a copy of any such report to be posted on the Internet website of the Legislature.
(g) Analyze appropriation bills, revenue bills and bills having a fiscal impact upon the operation of the government of the State of Nevada or its political subdivisions.
(h) Advise the Legislature and its members and committees regarding matters of a fiscal nature.
(i) Perform such other functions as may be assigned to the Fiscal Analysis Division by the Legislature, the Legislative Commission or the Director.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 339; A 1985, 850; 2011, 3243; 2021, 1038)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.610 - Office of Financial Analysis and Planning.

1. The Office of Financial Analysis and Planning is hereby created within the Fiscal Analysis Division. The Senate Fiscal Analyst and the Assembly Fiscal Analyst shall appoint such personnel as the Fiscal Analysts determine are necessary for the office to carry out the duties of the office.
2. The Office of Financial Analysis and Planning shall assist the Legislature in long-term financial analysis and planning, including, without limitation, long-term economic planning and forecasting of future state revenues.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 2209; A 2011, 3243)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.620 - Authority to request information from public officers and agencies; compliance required; authority extends to confidential information.

1. Upon the request of a Fiscal Analyst or his or her authorized representative, every elective state officer in the State of Nevada, every board or commission provided for by the laws of the State of Nevada, every head of each department in the State of Nevada, every officer of the Judicial Department, and every employee or agent thereof, acting by, for, or on account of any such office, board, commission or officer receiving, paying or otherwise controlling any public funds in the State of Nevada, in whole or in part, whether the funds are provided by the State of Nevada, received from the Federal Government of the United States or any branch, bureau or agency thereof, or received from private or other sources, shall make available, provide or prepare all books, papers, information and records under their control necessary or convenient to the proper discharge of the duties of the Fiscal Analysis Division pursuant to chapters 218A to 218H, inclusive, of NRS.
2. Any such officer, board, commission, department or employee who receives a request pursuant to subsection 1 shall make available, provide or prepare any information requested by the Fiscal Analysis Division within the period specified in the request.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other specific statute, the information requested by the Fiscal Analysis Division may include information considered confidential for other purposes.
[8:134:1953]—(NRS A 1963, 1030; 1977, 345; 1995, 2818; 1997, 2705; 2011, 3243)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.700 - Composition; qualifications of Legislative Counsel and General Counsel.

1. The Legal Division consists of the Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel and such additional staff as the exercise and performance of their powers and duties may require.
2. The Legislative Counsel must be:
(a) An attorney admitted to practice law in one of the United States; and
(b) Knowledgeable and experienced in governmental law and operations, including, without limitation, some or all of the following:
(1) Political science;
(2) Parliamentary practice;
(3) Legislative procedure; and
(4) The methods of research, statutory revision and bill drafting.
3. The General Counsel must be:
(a) An attorney admitted to practice law in one of the United States; and
(b) Knowledgeable and experienced in governmental law and operations, including, without limitation, some or all of the following:
(1) Governmental litigation before federal and state courts and agencies;
(2) Governmental ethics, meetings, records, privileges and immunities;
(3) Governmental officers and employees and employment law; and
(4) Governmental contracts, intellectual property and transactional law.
4. The provisions of this section establish the qualifications of the Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel but do not define or limit the respective powers and duties of the Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel.
[5:134:1953]—(NRS A 1963, 484, 1015; 1971, 1546; 1975, 344; 1985, 1162; 2011, 3244; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 15)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.710 - General powers and duties; legal opinions on questions of law; authority of Legislative Counsel and General Counsel to act on behalf of each other regarding certain matters; separation of legal functions required regarding certain matters.

1. The Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel each have:
(a) The powers and duties assigned by this title and any law or resolution; and
(b) Such other powers and duties as may be assigned by the Director, the Legislature and the Legislative Commission.
2. Upon the request of the Director or any member or committee of the Legislature or the Legislative Commission, the Legislative Counsel or the General Counsel may give a legal opinion orally or in writing upon any question of law, including, without limitation, existing law and suggested, proposed and pending legislation.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if the Legislative Counsel or the General Counsel, as applicable, is unavailable or otherwise unable to carry out his or her powers and duties regarding a particular matter for any reason, the Legislative Counsel or the General Counsel, as applicable, may carry out those powers and duties on behalf of the other legal counsel regarding that particular matter.
4. If any particular matter requires an appropriate separation of legal functions within the Legal Division, the Legislative Counsel and the General Counsel shall take necessary and proper actions to ensure that the appropriate separation of legal functions is established and maintained within the Legal Division.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 1016; A 1965, 1456; 1985, 1132; 2011, 3244; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 16)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.730 - Authority to secure copyrights.

1. The Legislative Counsel or the General Counsel is authorized to secure copyright under the laws of the United States in all publications issued by the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
2. Each copyright must be secured in the name of the State of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1971, 155; A 2011, 3246; 2020, 32nd Special Session, 17)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.800 - Qualifications of Research Director; administration of Research Division.

The Research Director:
1. Must have a graduate degree from an accredited college or university and must be knowledgeable in some or all of the following:
(a) Research techniques;
(b) Information sources;
(c) Strategic planning;
(d) Program and personnel management;
(e) Writing and communication techniques;
(f) Governmental organization and functions; and
(g) Budgeting.
2. Shall administer and manage the duties, programs, responsibilities and staff operations of the Research Division.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 1658; A 1977, 345; 1985, 1133; 1995, 1108; 2011, 3246)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218F - Legislative Counsel Bureau › NRS 218F.810 - General powers and duties.

The Research Division shall:
1. Provide the Legislature and its members and committees with research, information and assistance concerning public policy, including, but not limited to, proposed or possible legislation, and national, state and local issues of interest to the State of Nevada and its political subdivisions.
2. Provide necessary personnel to standing and interim committees as assigned by the Director, the Legislature or the Legislative Commission.
3. Provide the Legislature and its members and committees with comprehensive accurate reports and background information on subjects of legislative interest.
4. Analyze, compare and evaluate the programs and statutory provisions of the State of Nevada and other states, upon request of a member or committee of the Legislature.
5. Advise the Legislature and its members and committees regarding matters relating to the resources and procedures necessary to conduct research.
6. Prepare publications relating to the Legislature and the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
7. Maintain the library of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
8. Provide information and assistance to the Legislature and its members and committees concerning the apportionment of legislative districts and any other political districts the boundaries of which are determined by the Legislature.
9. Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Legislature, the Legislative Commission or the Director.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1130; A 1995, 1109; 2011, 3246)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits › NRS 218G.010 - Legislative declaration.

The intent of this chapter is to provide for the impartial postauditing of each agency of the State to furnish the Legislature with factual information necessary to the discharge of its constitutional duties and by which it may exercise its valid powers.
(Added to NRS by 1965, 1462; A 1973, 1661; 1977, 753; 1985, 851; 1987, 961)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits › NRS 218G.030 - "Agency of the State" defined.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "agency of the State" includes all offices, departments, boards, commissions and institutions of the Executive Department and the Judicial Department, but does not include the Legislative Department.
(Added to NRS by 1987, 959; A 1999, 1806; 2007, 613; 2011, 3247)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits › NRS 218G.100 - Qualifications of Legislative Auditor.

The Legislative Auditor shall:
1. Be a certified public accountant or public accountant qualified to practice public accounting under the provisions of chapter 628 of NRS.
2. Have 5 years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting and auditing.
3. Have a comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public budgeting, governmental accounting, finance and auditing standards.
4. Have a working knowledge of statistical methods and other techniques of scientific operational analysis.
[5:205:1949; 1943 NCL § 7345.05]—(NRS A 1963, 1016; 1973, 1661; 1977, 753)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits › NRS 218G.110 - General powers and duties; standards for audits.

1. The Legislative Auditor shall:
(a) Perform postaudits as provided by law;
(b) Establish procedures, methods and standards of auditing for the Audit Division;
(c) Recommend to the Legislature the enactment or amendment of statutes based upon the results of the postaudit; and
(d) Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Legislature, the Legislative Commission or the Director.
2. The Legislative Auditor may:
(a) Within budgetary limitations, contract for the services of consultants or other professional or technical personnel as the Legislative Auditor’s duty to perform postaudits may require, or to conduct a review of the operation of the Legislative Auditor’s office, and fix their fees in an amount which is reasonable and customary for such services; and
(b) With the approval of the Legislative Commission, contract with federal agencies or state departments to perform audits required by federal or state law, if the Division may be reimbursed for such audits. Any money received by the Division for such audits must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Legislative Fund.
3. A postaudit must be conducted in accordance with generally accepted standards for governmental and other audits.
[6:205:1949; A 1955, 123]—(NRS A 1957, 368; 1963, 1017; 1965, 1456; 1969, 131; 1971, 1548; 1973, 1661; 1977, 41, 754; 1985, 851; 1989, 1494; 2011, 3247)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 218G - Legislative Audits › NRS 218G.120 - Performance of regular and special audits and investigations.

1. Each of the audits provided for in chapters 218A to 218H, inclusive, of NRS must be made and concluded as directed by the Legislative Commission and in accordance with the terms of this chapter.
2. The Legislative Commission shall direct the Legislative Auditor to make any special audit or investigation that in its judgment is proper and necessary to carry out the purpose of chapters 218A to 218H, inclusive, of NRS or to assist the Legislature in the proper discharge of its duties.
[13:205:1949; 1943 NCL § 7345.13]—(NRS A 1963, 1020; 1965, 1459; 1969, 134; 1973, 1664; 1985, 854; 2007, 614)