Nevada 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 88 — Revises provisions relating to emergency management. (BDR 36-51)

Last action — (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Nevada Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes a 30-day limit for gubernatorial emergency declarations unless extended by the Legislature, and clarifies the authority and limitations on actions taken by state agencies during such emergencies.

  • NRS 414.070

    Any such

    Removes an introductory phrase to streamline the provision.

  • NRS 414.070

    whether proclaimed by the Governor or by the Legislature → proclaimed by the Legislature

    Clarifies that both the Governor and Legislature can proclaim a state of emergency.

  • NRS 414.070

    terminates upon the proclamation of the termination thereof by the Governor, or the passage by the Legislature of a resolution terminating the emergency or disaster. → terminates: (a) Upon the proclamation of the termination thereof by the Governor; (b) Upon the passage by the Legislature of a resolution terminating the emergency or disaster; or (c) Unless expressly continued by the Legislature, by concurrent resolution adopted by an affirmative vote of not fewer than two-thirds of the members of each House of the Legislature, 30 days after the date on which the emergency or disaster was proclaimed, whichever is earliest.

    Establishes a clear process for terminating a state of emergency, including a 30-day limit unless legislatively extended.

  • NRS 414.070

    1. → 1. The provisions of this section are operative only during the existence of a state of emergency or declaration of disaster.

    Ensures the section specifically applies only during emergencies.

  • NRS 414.070

    The removal must be upon charges after service upon the officer of a copy of the charges and after giving him or her an opportunity to be heard in his or her defense. → pending the preparation and disposition of charges, the Governor may suspend the officer for a period not exceeding 30 days.

    Clarifies the removal process for public officers during emergencies.

  • Any action taken by a state agency pursuant to an order or regulation made by the Governor under the emergency powers provided in this chapter terminates upon the termination of the order or regulation.

    Adds a new provision clarifying that state agency actions during emergencies must end when the Governor's order does.

  • Any action described in subsection 1 must not impose upon a person restrictions in excess of those authorized or required by the Governor in the order or regulation.

    Prohibits agencies from imposing stricter restrictions than those set by the Governor.

  • Nothing in the provisions of this section limits the power of a state agency to carry out its statutory duties and responsibilities.

    Clarifies that agencies retain their statutory functions despite the new provisions.

Action History

  1. (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

  2. From printer. To committee.

  3. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 59 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (59)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 88?
SB 88 is sponsored by James Settelmeyer, Hansen, Ira (Republican), Keith Pickard, Buck, Carrie Ann (Republican), Joseph Hardy, Ben Kieckhefer, Scott Hammond, and Pete Goicoechea.
What is the current status of SB 88?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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