Legislative Update
Important Dates
BDR Deadline- December 10, 2022
Session Begins- February 6, 2023
This week, the Senate Democrats announced committee assignments for the upcoming legislative session:
The list of Bill Draft Requests (BDRs) is available on the Legislature’s website. As of December 9, 2022, 548 BDRs have been submitted by various entities to the Legislative Counsel for drafting. Additionally, 138 bills have been pre-filed and are available on the legislative website.
Economic Forum: Lombardo, lawmakers will have $11.4 billion for two-year budget (NV Independent)
Assemblywoman Rochelle Nguyen expected to replace state Sen. Chris Brooks (NV Independent)
Federal Updates
Cortez Masto Introduces Bicameral Resolution for Latina Equal Pay Day
Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Bill to Protect and Preserve Native American Languages
Horsford Votes to Enshrine Marriage Equality Under Federal Law
Updates from the Governor and Governor-Elect
Governor Sisolak announces appointments for November
Governor Sisolak issues statement on 2022 Economic Forum
State of Nevada completes awards for $500 million Home Means Nevada initiative
Nevada Gov.-elect Lombardo announces committee heads
State Agency and Local Government Updates
Attorney General Ford Announces Opioid Litigation Settlements with Walmart, American Drug Stores
Secretary Cegavske Announces an Increase in Active Registered Voters in November
Executive Director Michael Brown Announces Departure From GOED
Local organization receives $3 million to improve rural food access
CCB Issues First Cannabis Consumption Lounge Prospective Licenses
Upcoming Events
Victory Celebration: Assemblywomen Natha Anderson and Angie Taylor (Dec. 13)
Victory Celebration: Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson (Dec. 15)
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