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This bill enhances the responsibilities of two key state entities related to natural resources. First, it expands the authority of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Natural Resources to evaluate and review water conservation issues, specifically including an examination of water conservation efforts, goals, incentive programs, and water rates within the states that are part of the Colorado River Basin. Second, the bill requires the Division of Environmental Protection to conduct a comprehensive study during the 2025-2026 legislative interim on artificial turf and synthetic grass. This study must evaluate the types of artificial turf and synthetic grass available, their material composition, and their current usage in Nevada and other Colorado River Basin states. The Division is mandated to submit a report by August 1, 2026, to the Legislative Counsel Bureau, which will provide recommendations on appropriate types of artificial turf and synthetic grass for use in the state. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2025, and aims to provide legislators with detailed information to potentially inform future policy decisions regarding water conservation and landscaping materials.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12088/Overview