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This bill appropriates $5 million from the State General Fund to the Oh Lab of Neurogenetics and Precision Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to support two key water-related research and development initiatives. Specifically, the funding will be used to develop advanced detection systems for identifying chemicals and microbes in water systems and to establish a demonstration facility focused on converting treated wastewater into drinking water. The appropriation comes with strict time constraints: any remaining funds cannot be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2027, and any unspent money must be returned to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. The bill provides a targeted investment in water technology and treatment research, potentially addressing critical challenges related to water quality and resource management. The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval, enabling the Oh Lab to begin work on these water-related projects in the near term.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12140/Overview