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AB 182

Creates the Legislative Committee on the Reduction of Nonessential State Expenditures. (BDR 17-929)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jill Dickman

Nevada creates a 6-member interim committee to identify and cut nonessential, duplicative, or wasteful state spending, with audits, investigations, and biennial reports.

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)
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Bill Summary · AB 182

AB 182 — Legislative Committee on the Reduction of Nonessential State Expenditures (BDR 17‑929)

Status: Introduced Jan 8, 2025; passed Assembly Mar 20, 2025 (Ayes 53, Noes 17); referred to Senate (committees thereafter). As of Apr 12, 2025: “Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.”
Note: bill documents include an inconsistency in a header referencing “California,” but the bill text and citations (NRS, Legislative Commission, Interim Finance Committee) are to Nevada law — the body of the bill is drafted as Nevada statutory changes.

Purpose / Intent

Create a standing interim legislative committee charged with identifying and recommending elimination or reduction of nonessential, duplicative, ineffective, or wasteful state expenditures and improving spending efficiency across state agencies. The intent is to provide ongoing legislative oversight focused on reducing nonessential state spending.

Key provisions

  • Creates the Legislative Committee on the Reduction of Nonessential State Expenditures as a statutory interim committee (adds sections to Chapter 218E of NRS).
  • Membership (6 total):
    • 2 Senators appointed by the Senate Majority Leader
    • 2 Assembly members appointed by the Assembly Speaker
    • 1 Senator appointed by the Senate Minority Leader
    • 1 Assembly member appointed by the Assembly Minority Leader
  • Legislative Commission must review and approve the Committee’s budget and work program.
  • Chair and Vice Chair selected by Legislative Commission; 2‑year terms beginning July 1 of odd‑numbered years; chairmanship alternates between houses each biennium.
  • Meetings: generally convened between Sept 1 of odd‑numbered years and Aug 31 of the following even‑numbered year; quorum = 4 members.
  • Compensation & expenses for interim work: same compensation as majority of legislators during first 60 days of previous session, per diem for state officers/employees, and travel expenses; paid from the Legislative Fund.
  • Duties:
    • Review and evaluate state spending and efficiency.
    • Identify expenditures that can be eliminated or avoided (duplication, ineffective, nonessential).
    • Identify opportunities to reduce costs for essential services through efficiencies.
    • Investigate alleged abuse, fraud, or waste involving public money; notify agencies if determined to be engaged in such practices and recommend corrective actions.
    • Require cooperation from state agencies and access to requested information; agencies must report back on corrective actions when requested.
  • Powers:
    • Conduct investigations and hearings.
    • Request assistance from the Legislative Counsel Bureau for research and hearings.
    • Recommend legislation and submit a biennial report (and additional reports to the Legislature or Interim Finance Committee as appropriate).
    • (Some powers/details were truncated in provided text.)

Who is affected

  • State agencies: required to collaborate, provide information, and respond to recommendations.
  • Legislature: creation of a new interim oversight committee with budget and staff implications.
  • State budget/Legislative Fund: committee operations and member compensation paid from Legislative Fund; fiscal note indicates an effect on the State but not on local government.

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • Fiscal note (summary): No effect on local government; has an effect on the State (specific cost estimates not included in provided text).
  • Procedural history: introduced and prefiled Feb 2, 2025 (as reported in one version); referred to Budget and Finance or Budget committees; passed the Assembly March 20, 2025; later flagged as ineligible for further action under Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1 as of Apr 12, 2025 (this generally means the measure cannot proceed further under that rule at this time).

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Could lead to legislative recommendations that reduce duplicative or nonessential programs and lower state expenditures.
  • May increase administrative workload for agencies required to respond to investigations and information requests.
  • The committee’s effectiveness will depend on resources authorized by the Legislative Commission and the scope of investigatory powers (some details on powers were truncated in the provided text).

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

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