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AB 566

Makes appropriations to and authorizes the expenditure of money by the Division of Museums and History of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs for certain vehicles, tools and repairs. (BDR S-1188)

2025 Regular Session

Provides one-time state funds and authorization to spend non-GF/non-highway funds for locomotive maintenance, repairs, and related equipment at Nevada State Railroad Museums in Bou

Chapter 271.
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Bill Summary · AB 566

Summary — AB 566 (2025): Appropriations for Nevada State Railroad Museums

Status: Enacted; became effective July 1, 2025 (chaptered in 2025 session).
Primary sponsor: Committee on Ways and Means (on behalf of Office of Finance, Governor).
Subject: One-time state appropriations and authorized expenditures for vehicles, tools and repairs at Nevada State Railroad Museums (Division of Museums and History, Dept. of Tourism & Cultural Affairs).

Purpose

Provide one-time funding and authorize additional expenditures to support locomotive maintenance, restoration, grounds/equipment repairs, and related capital needs at the Nevada State Railroad Museums in Boulder City and Carson City.

Key provisions and dollar amounts

  • Section 1 (Boulder City museum)

    • Appropriates $34,487 from the State General Fund to the Division of Museums and History (Nevada State Railroad Museums budget account) for: a utility vehicle, a truck, and tools needed for locomotive maintenance and restoration at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City.
    • Authorizes the Division to spend an additional $147,023 (funds not appropriated from the State General Fund or State Highway Fund) during FY 2025–2026 and FY 2026–2027 for the same purposes.
    • Unspent GF appropriation may not be committed after June 30, 2027; may not be spent after September 17, 2027; any remaining balance must revert to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027.

  • Section 2 (Carson City museum)

    • Appropriates $41,294 from the State General Fund to the same Division for: a utility vehicle, a tractor, and repair of an electronic sign at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City.
    • Authorizes the Division to spend an additional $176,044 (funds not appropriated from the State General Fund or State Highway Fund) during FY 2025–2026 and FY 2026–2027 for the same purposes.
    • Same commitment/spending cutoff and reversion deadlines as Section 1 (commit by June 30, 2027; final spending cutoff and reversion by September 17, 2027).

  • Section 3

    • Act effective July 1, 2025.

Who is affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Division of Museums and History (Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs) and the Nevada State Railroad Museums in Boulder City and Carson City.
  • Fiscal effect: One-time state General Fund appropriations totaling $75,781 ($34,487 + $41,294) plus authorization to expend up to $323,067 ($147,023 + $176,044) from non-GF/non-highway sources across two fiscal years. The bill contains an appropriation included in the Executive Budget and reports no effect on local government.

Timing and controls

  • Appropriation commit deadline: June 30, 2027.
  • Spending/reversion deadline: September 17, 2027 (unspent GF funds revert to State General Fund).
  • Effective date: July 1, 2025.

Note: The legislative packet included unrelated materials bearing the same bill number (AB 566) from another jurisdiction on consumer privacy; this summary covers the appropriations act as introduced by the Committee on Ways and Means for Nevada.

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

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