Nevada 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

AB 204 — Makes changes to provisions governing economic development. (BDR 18-638)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill reorganizes workforce development under the Office of Economic Development.

AB 204 moves the Office of Workforce Innovation into the Office of Economic Development and allows businesses to apply for funding for workforce training programs. It also includes an appropriation to assist in attracting high-wage jobs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers may have more access to training programs funded by local businesses.
  • Families: Families may benefit indirectly if workforce development leads to better job opportunities in the community.
  • Small Business: Small businesses can apply for financial support to develop their workforce through approved training programs.

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 moves the Office of Workforce Innovation into the Office of Economic Development, renames it, and revises related provisions while allowing businesses to apply for funding for their own workforce training programs.

  • NRS 223.085

    [, the Office of Workforce Innovation]

    Removes the Office of Workforce Innovation from the list of offices that the Governor can employ staff for.

  • NRS 231.1415

    mean any institution within the Nevada System of Higher Education, a state or local agency, a school district, a charter school, a nonprofit organization, a labor organization or a private postsecondary educational institution that provides a program of workforce development approved by the Office. → mean a program of workforce development that a person who operates a business in this State provides directly to the employees of the business.

    Alters the definition of 'program of workforce development' to include programs provided directly by businesses for their employees.

  • NRS 231.1415

    A person who operates a business in this State may apply to the Office of Economic Development for approval of a program of workforce training provided directly by the business to the employees of the business.

    Allows businesses to apply for the approval of their own workforce training programs.

  • NRS 231.043

    The Division of Workforce Innovation is hereby created in the Office of Economic Development.

    Creates a new division specifically focused on workforce innovation within the Office of Economic Development.

  • NRS 231.043

    The Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development shall appoint the Administrator of the Division of Workforce Innovation.

    Establishes the appointment of the Administrator for the new Division of Workforce Innovation under the Office of Economic Development.

Action History

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

  2. From printer. To committee. Notice of eligibility for exemption.

  3. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Revenue. To printer.

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 63 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (63)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 204?
AB 204 is sponsored by Kasama, Heidi (Republican), Philip P.K. O’Neill, Hardy, Melissa R.. (Republican), and Scott Hammond.
What is the current status of AB 204?
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.
Where can I track AB 204?
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