On Thursday, the Interim Finance Committee met and discussed several programs to allocate money in the state. They also discussed the use of federal relief funds, and heard an opinion from Bryan Fernley of LCB regarding how the funding may be allocated. At a previous IFC meeting, legislators were told that funds would have to be allocated by the full legislative body in a Special Session. LCB’s legal opinion stated otherwise, that the money may be allocated through IFC via the work program revision and approval process. “SB459 authorizes the expenditure of the entire amount, and that amount is in the budget account 1327 (which was originally set up by the CARES Act), and it could be transferred to other budget accounts through the work program revision process,” Fernley said.
The Legislative Commission also met this week, and announced the Chair and Vice-Chairs of the rest of the interim committees:
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Chair: Jauregui
- Vice-Chair: Spearman
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education
- Chair: Denis
- Vice-Chair: Bilbray Axelrod
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Government Affairs
- Chair: Dondero Loop
- Vice-Chair: Flores
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Growth and Infrastructure
- Chair: Monroe Moreno
- Vice-Chair: Harris
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
- Chair: Peters
- Vice-Chair: Donate
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Judiciary
- Chair: Scheible
- Vice-Chair: Nguyen
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections
- Chair: B. Miller
- Vice-Chair: Ohrenschall
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Natural Resources
- Chair: Watts
- Vice-Chair: Donate
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Revenue
- Chair: Neil
- Vice-Chair: Cohen
Updates from the Governor’s Office
Governor Sisolak, Treasurer Conine conclude successful Nevada Recovers Listening Tour
Federal Updates
Rosen Helps Introduce Bill to Stop Public Land Giveaways
Rep. Titus Calls on Senate to Overrule Parliamentarian
Amodei Statement on Bannon Contempt Resolution
Agency and Local Government Updates
Nevada Health Response provides update on mask guidance
DETR- All Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Loans Repaid with No Interest Due
Attorney General Ford Announces Voter Fraud Charges
GOED-Rural Business Assistance Program Highlights Need In Rural Counties
Clark County Unveils Draft Master Plan As Part Of `Transform Clark County’ Effort
Articles of Interest
Want your DMV fee refund? Be prepared to drive to the DMV (LVRJ)
More than 2,500 proposals submitted for ways to spend $6.7 billion in ARP funds.(NV Current)
The Griffin Company announces new partner and the addition of former Governor’s advisor to firm
We are excited to announce that Piper Overstreet has been named a partner to the firm and Scott Gilles, the former senior advisor to Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, has joined the Griffin Company.
Overstreet joined the Griffin Company in November 2020. She has more than 15 years’ experience in government affairs. Since joining the firm, she has played an essential role in many of the Griffin Company’s successes. She is an invaluable member of our firm family and will continue to serve as an integral part of our growth plan.
Prior to joining the Governor’s office, Gilles served in multiple leadership roles in state and local government. He managed government affairs and legislative relations for the City of Reno beginning in 2015, and prior to that he served as the Deputy Secretary of State for Elections under then Secretary of State Ross Miller. Most recently, Gilles was an indispensable member of the Governor’s senior staff – advising the Governor on overall strategy including communications, policy matters, legislative efforts, and external and intergovernmental affairs. Gilles transitioned out of the Governor’s Office in July. Gilles holds a Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University School of Law and is a licensed attorney in both Nevada and California.
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