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This bill extends and modifies regional planning requirements for Carson City, Douglas County, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County, recognizing the unique challenges of growth in this northwestern Nevada region. The bill requires counties and cities to meet annually between July 2023 and December 2026 to discuss and identify positive and negative growth issues, focusing on areas such as conservation, population, land use, transportation, and public facilities. These jurisdictions must prepare joint reports each year that not only identify regional growth challenges but also propose recommendations to address negative impacts. Additionally, the bill mandates that legislators and county/city representatives meet at least twice annually during this period to collaboratively discuss growth management, with county managers required to prepare comprehensive joint regional reports by December 31st each year. The legislation aims to provide a structured, collaborative approach to managing regional growth, recognizing the interconnected nature of development across political boundaries and the significant economic and infrastructure pressures facing this fast-growing part of Nevada.

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11932/Overview