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ACR 2

Authorizes certain reimbursement for travel. (BDR R-5)

36th (2026) Special Session

ACR 2 allows Nevada legislators to use unused travel reimbursements from regular sessions for special sessions, easing financial burdens and promoting efficient budgeting.

Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 7.
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Bill Summary · ACR 2

Summary of ACR 2 - Authorizes Certain Reimbursement for Travel

Bill Information

  • Bill Number: ACR 2
  • Title: Authorizes certain reimbursement for travel. (BDR R-5)
  • Status: From printer. Resolution read and adopted. To Senate. In Senate. Resolution read and adopted. To Assembly.
  • Introduced: November 12, 2025
  • Classification: Bill

Purpose and Intent

ACR 2 is a legislative resolution aimed at modifying the reimbursement process for travel expenses incurred by legislators during their service in the Nevada Legislature. The resolution seeks to ensure that any unused travel reimbursement funds from regular sessions can be utilized for special sessions, thereby promoting efficient use of allocated resources.

Key Provisions

  1. Unused Reimbursement Application:

    • If a legislator has any unused travel reimbursement from the 83rd (2025) Session, those funds will be applied to cover travel expenses for any special sessions held between June 3, 2025, and November 3, 2026.
    • This application is specifically for expenses that exceed the maximum reimbursement limit set forth in NRS 218A.645.

  2. Reallocation of Unused Funds:

    • Any unused reimbursement funds from regular or special sessions can be reallocated by the Legislative Counsel Bureau to reimburse other legislators who have exceeded their authorized travel reimbursement limits.

  3. Responsibility for Excess Costs:

    • If all unused reimbursements have been claimed and a legislator still incurs excess travel expenses, that legislator will be responsible for covering those additional costs.

  4. Claims Processing:

    • Approved reimbursement claims will be verified, processed, and paid in accordance with the procedures established under NRS 218A.645.

  5. Effective Date:

    • The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption.

Impact

  • Legislators: This resolution directly affects legislators by providing a mechanism to utilize unused travel reimbursements, thereby alleviating potential financial burdens associated with attending special sessions.
  • Legislative Counsel Bureau: The Bureau will play a crucial role in managing the allocation and processing of reimbursement claims, ensuring compliance with the new provisions.
  • State Budget: By allowing for the reallocation of unused funds, the resolution may contribute to more effective budgeting and resource management within the legislative process.

Procedural Timeline

  • November 12, 2025: ACR 2 was prefiled.
  • November 13, 2025: The resolution was read and adopted in the Assembly and subsequently sent to the Senate, where it was also read and adopted before returning to the Assembly.

This summary provides an overview of ACR 2, outlining its purpose, key provisions, and potential impacts on legislators and the legislative process in Nevada.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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