AB 328 — Creates certain commissions and subcommittees for the purpose of educating the general public concerning certain cultural affairs relating to African-Americans. (BDR 18-619)

(1) request assistance from the Division of State Library, Archives and Public Records of the Department of Administration, which is required to provide assistance to the extent that resources are available;

and (2) direct the Legislative Counsel Bureau to assist in Sectionits 2research furtherinvestigations, authorizesreview the Subcommittee to apply for and acceptanalysis. certain funds for the Subcommittee in carrying out its duties.

Section 2 further authorizes the Subcommittee to apply for and accept certain funds for the Subcommittee in carrying out its duties.

EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;

matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.

Chapter 231 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the provisions set forth as sections 1.1 to 1.8, inclusive, of this act.

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1.1.

As used in sections 1.1 to 1.8, inclusive, of this act, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in sections 1.2 to 1.5, inclusive, of this act have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

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1.2.

“Commission” means the Juneteenth Educational and Economic Commission created by section 1.6 of this act.

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1.3.

“Department” means the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.

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1.4.

“Director” means the Director of the Department.

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1.5.

“Fund” means the Juneteenth Educational and Economic Fund created by section 1.8 of this act.

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1.6.

The SubcommitteeJuneteenth toEducational Study and DevelopEconomic PolicyCommission Recommendations for African Americans of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Education is hereby created towithin conduct the studyDepartment. described in section 2 of this act during the 2025-2026 interim.

composed of eight voting members appointed by the Governoris based on recommendations from the Director, as follows:

(a) One member from the African-American studies department or similar cultural studies program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas;

(b) One member from the African-American studies department or similar cultural studies program at the University of Nevada, Reno;

(c) One member from the African-American studies department or similar cultural studies program at the Nevada State College;

(d) One representative of Juneteenth Nevada or any successor nonprofit organization in this State whose mission is focused on Juneteenth Day education, unity and diversity;

(e) One member who represents a professional association representing African-American businesses;

(f) One member who represents an African-American cultural awareness advocacy group;

(g) One member who represents an educational advocacy group with a statewide presence;

and (h) One member who represents a museum or cultural history organization in this State.

years.

Members may be reappointed for 1 additional term of 4 years.

Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Commission must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

4.

The Commission shall meet once each calendar quarter.

At the first regular meeting of each year, the members of the Commission shall select a Chair and Vice Chair by majority vote who shall serve until the next Chair and Vice Chair is elected.

5.

A majority of members of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those members present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Commission.

6.

To the extent that funding is available, the Department shall provide administrative support to the Commission as necessary for the Commission to carry out its duties.

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1.7.

The Commission shall to the extent practicable:

1.

Create and distribute written, electronic or printed materials to educate the public on the history and meaning of Juneteenth Day in the State of Nevada and the United States;

and community groups to support education in this State on theions significance of Juneteenth Day;

3.

Support the efforts of businesses, community groups and local governments to establish events and programs relating to Juneteenth Day throughout the State;

and 4.

Support programs in the arts to celebrate Juneteenth Day.

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1.8.

1.

There is hereby created the Juneteenth Educational and Economic Fund in the State Treasury, to be administered by the Director, for the support of the Commission.

Any interest earned on money in the Fund must be credited to the Fund.

3.

Money that remains in the Fund at the end of a fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Fund must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.

4.

The Director may accept gifts, bequests, grants, appropriations and donations from any source for deposit in the Fund.

5.

Local governments that celebrate Juneteenth Day shall, to the extent practicable, contribute to the Fund and otherwise collaborate on the development and coordination of formal celebrations for Juneteenth Day.

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1.9.

1.

The Subcommittee to Study and Develop Policy Standing Committee on Education is hereby created to conduct the study described in section 2 of this act during the 2025-2026 interim.

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and (f)Leader One member of the Assembly.e Assembly recommended by the Minority Leader3. of the Assembly.

-Members *AB328_R1*of –the 3Subcommittee –must 3.be recommended and appointed on the basis of their education, training and experience in the fields of African-American studies or reparatory justice or any interrelated disciplines or subject matter areas or any other relevant policy or professional experience.

Members of the Subcommittee must be recommended and appointed on the basis of their education, training and experience in the fields of African American studies or reparatory justice or any interrelated disciplines or subject matter areas or any other relevant policy or professional experience.

7.provided pursuant to subsections 5 and 6 must be paid from thees Legislative Fund.

All compensation, per diem allowances and travel expenses provided pursuant to subsections 5 and 6 must be paid from the Legislative Fund.

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The Subcommittee created by section 11.9 of this actact(a) shallThe study:economic, political, social, educational and historical impacts of slavery, Jim Crow laws, de jure and de facto racial segregation and other forms of racial discrimination in the State of Nevada, as well as the prior organized and unorganized territories that constitute a part of the current state boundaries of the State;

(a) The economic, political, social, educational and historical impacts of slavery, Jim Crow laws, de jure and de facto racial segregation and other forms of racial discrimination in the State of - *AB328_R1* – 4 – Nevada, as well as the prior organized and unorganized territories that constitute a part of the current state boundaries of the State;

and (c) Forms of rehabilitation or restitution to the descendants of formerly enslaved Africans, if warranted, based on the findings of the Subcommittee.

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The Subcommittee may:

- *AB328_R1* – 5 – (b) Direct the Legislative Counsel Bureau to assist in its research, investigations, review and analysis.

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3 and 4.

This1. act becomes effective on July 1, 2025, and expires by limitation on December 31, 2026.

HThis -section *AB328_R1*becomes effective upon passage and approval.

2.

Sections 1.9 to 4, inclusive, of this act become effective on July 1, 2025, and expire by limitation on December 31, 2026.

3.

Sections 1 to 1.8, inclusive, of this act become effective on October 1, 2025.

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