Bill > AB444

This bill revises several provisions related to governmental administration, focusing primarily on improving transparency and stakeholder engagement for businesses when new regulations or fees are being considered. The bill amends existing laws to require state agencies and local governments to notify chambers of commerce, trade associations, and business owners when proposing regulations or impact fees that could significantly affect small businesses. Specifically, state agencies must now make a concerted effort to determine the potential economic impact on small businesses, consult with business owners, and include in their impact statements the total number of small businesses likely to be affected and a list of notified trade associations. The bill also requires agencies to maintain and update electronic mailing lists of local chambers of commerce and business contacts, and to notify them electronically about workshops and proposed regulations. Additionally, the bill eliminates previous exemptions for local governments regarding procedural requirements when imposing or changing impact fees or sales and use taxes, and clarifies that any actions taken in violation of these requirements are not only void but also unenforceable. These changes aim to provide more transparency, reduce unnecessary economic burdens on small businesses, and ensure that businesses have meaningful opportunities to provide input on potential regulations that could affect them.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12652/Overview