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This bill revises several provisions related to governmental administration and purchasing. It requires local government bodies and the state Purchasing Division to prominently post online information about the types of supplies, materials, and services they purchase, as well as procedures for requesting contract solicitations. The bill expands the duties of the Commission to Study Governmental Purchasing, tasking it with recommending policies to support local businesses, creating a supplier training program, and developing a support and outreach program for local businesses. Local governments in counties with voting members on the Commission must now submit an annual detailed report covering employee demographics, purchasing expenditures, and efforts to engage diverse businesses. The bill abolishes the Regional Business Development Advisory Council for Clark County and eliminates a previous requirement for Nevada System of Higher Education institutions to provide mentoring to businesses in the NV Grow Program. The new reporting requirements include tracking expenditures with diverse and local businesses, with "diverse" defined broadly to include racial, ethnic, gender, veteran, and LGBTQ+ business owners. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to improve transparency, efficiency, and equity in governmental purchasing processes.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11878/Overview