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NV AB596
NV AB596Makes appropriations and authorizations for certain compensation and benefits for state employees represented by a bargaining unit. (BDR S-1247)
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Introduced
05/26/2025
05/26/2025
In Committee
06/01/2025
06/01/2025
Crossed Over
05/31/2025
05/31/2025
Passed
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
83rd Legislature (2025)
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to public employees; making appropriations and authorizations for the payment of quarterly retention incentives, the implementation of certain provisions of certain collective bargaining agreements and the payment of salary increases for certain public employees; providing that certain provisions of collective bargaining agreements to which the State is a party are void; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. WHEREAS, The implementation of collective bargaining for certain state employees provides an efficient mechanism for those employees to have a voice in the terms and conditions of their employment; and WHEREAS, The Legislature, although recognizing the tremendous service of those state employees, has a responsibility to ensure the financial solvency of this State; and WHEREAS, Economic conditions in this State can change rapidly based on many factors often outside the control of the Legislature and, as a result, funding all the provisions negotiated in such collective bargaining agreements may be limited by these economic realities; now therefore,
AI Summary
This bill provides appropriations and authorizations for state employee retention incentives and salary increases across multiple bargaining units for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The bill allocates funds from the State General Fund and State Highway Fund to provide $1,000 retention incentives to personnel in various bargaining units, including employees from different state agencies and the Nevada System of Higher Education. The incentives will be paid in different ways, such as in four equal installments or according to specific collective bargaining agreements. Additionally, the bill mandates a 1% salary increase for affected personnel in each fiscal year. Importantly, the legislation emphasizes that these appropriations are one-time grants specifically for the 2025-2027 biennium and do not commit the state to providing similar incentives or benefits in future budget periods. The bill also includes a provision that renders void any collective bargaining agreement provisions requiring legislative appropriation, except for those specifically funded in this legislative session. The act is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and covers a wide range of state employees, including those in transportation, public safety, and higher education sectors.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Ways and Means (Assembly)
Last Action
Chapter 510. (Effective July 1, 2025) (on 06/11/2025)
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