Bill > SB78

This bill comprehensively revises the organization, structure, and operations of numerous boards, commissions, councils, and similar bodies across Nevada's state government. The bill establishes the Office of Nevada Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards within the Department of Business and Industry, which will provide centralized administrative services, standardize membership and operational procedures, and have oversight of various governmental advisory bodies. Key provisions include reducing the number of members on many boards and commissions from around 13 to 7-11 members, standardizing term limits to two terms of 2 years each, and centralizing administrative functions like legal services, accounting, and information technology under the new Office. The bill eliminates several existing boards and commissions, consolidating their duties into newly created bodies, and transfers the appointment authority for many board members from the Governor to other state officials or department directors. Additionally, the bill requires most advisory bodies created after July 1, 2026, to automatically terminate after two years unless specifically recommended for continuation through a review process. The overall aim appears to be streamlining government operations, reducing redundancy, and creating more consistent standards for state-level boards and commissions.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Revenue and Economic Development (S)

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11891/Overview