This week, Governor Lombardo signed two new executive orders:
In Executive Order 2023-003, Governor Lombardo ordered freezing the issuance of new regulations and requiring a review of existing regulations by all executive branch agencies, departments, boards and commissions.
In Executive Order 2023-004, Governor Lombardo directed all Nevada occupational and professional licensing boards to suspend the issuance of any new regulations, show cause for all occupational licensing requirements and to provide a recommended pathway for facilitating licensure reciprocity.
Since taking office, Governor Lombardo has signed two other Executive Orders:
Executive Order 2023-001 rescinds all COVID-19 declarations, orders, and emergency directives.
Executive Order 23-002 directs the Department of Administration to review and make recommendations to improve rules for hiring, retention, and promotion procedures for state employees.
Federal Updates
Rosen Applauds Department of Energy Commitment to Loan $700 Million to Nevada Lithium Mine
Rosen, Lankford Lead Bipartisan Senate Delegation Visit to Abraham Accords Countries
Rosen Leads Colleagues in CES Panel Discussion on Tech Priorities
Horsford Statement on Federal Court Ruling Blocking Bump Stocks Ban
Legislative Update
Session Begins: February 6 (24 days)
120 Day Calendar
The list of Bill Draft Requests (BDRs) is available on the Legislature’s website. As of January 13th 2023, 895 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.
State Agency and Local Government Updates
Governor Joe Lombardo Appoints Christopher Sewell as DETR Director
DHHS: 450,000 Nevadans Will See Reduction in Food Assistance
Former State Controller Catherine Byrne Named Nevada Housing Division Chief Financial Officer
NDOT: Transportation Board Approves Tracy Larkin-Thomason as Director of NDOT
CCSD Board Of School Trustees Meeting Recap
Gov. Lombardo names Vegas attorney Kirk Hendrick as Gaming Control Board chair (NV Independent)
Former senator’s appointment to lead state agency raises constitutional questions (NV Independent)
Nevada outlines framework for Colorado River cuts as states show their cards (NV Independent)
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