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AR 7

Expresses appreciation to the staff of the Legislative Counsel Bureau. (BDR R-1262)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steve Yeager

Resolution commends Legislative Counsel Bureau staff for nonpartisan, essential support to the Nevada Legislature during the 83rd Session, acknowledging dedication with thanks.

Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 32.
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Bill Summary · AR 7

Summary of Assembly Resolution AR 7 (2025)

Overview

  • Type: Assembly Resolution (AR7) recognizing the staff of the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB)
  • Introduced: June 2, 2025
  • Status: Enrolled; delivered to the Secretary of State (File No. 32)
  • Primary purpose: Express appreciation for the LCB staff’s service during the 83rd Session of the Nevada Legislature

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution honors the Legislative Counsel Bureau as a core, nonpartisan support institution for the Nevada Legislature, established in 1945 to provide independent information and assistance on complex policy and fiscal issues.
  • It acknowledges the LCB’s role in delivering centralized services to members of both houses and to constituents statewide, emphasizing professionalism, efficiency, and nonpartisanship.

Key Provisions and Provisions Summary

  • Formal expressions of appreciation:
    • Commends the dedication, cooperation, excellent work, and willingness to serve the State by LCB employees.
    • Highlights the LCB’s evolution into a public-service organization supporting the “people’s branch” of government.
  • Specific unit-level acknowledgments (illustrative list, across divisions):
    • Administrative Division: Information Technology Services, Audio Visual Hearings Unit, Operations Unit, Buildings Unit, Grounds Unit, General Services Unit, Janitorial Unit, Accounting Unit, Las Vegas Office
    • Director’s Office: Legislative Police; State Printing Office; Food Services Unit; Gift Shop and Publications Unit
    • Legislative Audit: Legislative Auditor and Audit Division
    • Fiscal Analysis: Senate/Assembly Fiscal Analysts; Fiscal Analysis Division
    • Legal and Research: Legislative Counsel, General Counsel, Legal Division; Research Director and Research Division (including Research Library and Constituent Services Unit)
  • Communications and transmission:
    • Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to prepare and transmit a copy of the resolution to Diane C. Thornton, Acting Director of the LCB
  • Effective date:
    • The resolution becomes effective upon adoption

Who Is Affected

  • Primary: Staff of the Legislative Counsel Bureau, including personnel across all divisions and units cited above
  • Secondary: Legislators, staff, and the public who rely on LCB services, as the resolution acknowledges their support during the session

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Timeline:
    • Introduced and read/adopted: June 2, 2025
    • To printer: June 3, 2025
    • Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State: June 5, 2025
  • File/Record:
    • File Number: 32
    • BD/R-1262 reference (BDR R-1262) appears in the bill designation
  • Nature of action:
    • Ceremonial resolution with no fiscal appropriation or statutory changes; largely symbolic recognition of services rendered during the legislative session

Potential Impact

  • No direct fiscal impact or policy changes.
  • Signal of appreciation that may bolster staff morale and acknowledge the essential, nonpartisan support provided by the LCB to the Legislature and Nevadans.

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

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