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AB 569

Makes appropriations to the Department of Veterans Services for certain vehicles and equipment. (BDR S-1192)

2025 Regular Session

AB 569 provides $421,134 in one-time General Fund money to Nevada DVS to replace cemetery vehicles/equipment and add a video conference system; unspent funds revert by 2027.

Chapter 272.
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Bill Summary · AB 569

AB 569 — Summary (Chapter 272, 83rd Session, 2025)

Main purpose

AB 569 makes targeted appropriations from the State General Fund to the Nevada Department of Veterans Services (DVS) to replace and purchase vehicles and equipment used at the State’s veterans memorial cemeteries and to fund a video conference system. The funding is intended to maintain cemetery operations, safety/security capabilities, and administrative/meeting technology.

Key provisions and dollar amounts

AB 569 appropriates a total of $421,134 from the State General Fund, allocated as follows:
- $67,187 — Replacement of utility vehicles and a truck at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SNVMC). (Section 1)
- $34,390 — Replacement of a mower at SNVMC. (Section 2)
- $120,000 — Replacement of security and safety equipment at SNVMC. (Section 3)
- $194,935 — Replacement of a dump truck and purchase of a tracked loader vehicle for the Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery (NNVMC). (Section 4)
- $4,622 — Costs for a video conference system. (Section 5)

Total appropriated: $421,134.

Affected entities

  • Primary: Nevada Department of Veterans Services.
  • Operational sites: Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery and Northern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
  • Funding source: Nevada State General Fund.

Timing, expirations, and conditions

  • Effective dates:
    • Sections 1, 3, and 6 become effective July 1, 2025.
    • Sections 2, 4, and 5 become effective July 1, 2026.
  • Unspent funds restrictions:
    • Any remaining balance of Sections 1–5 must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2027.
    • Any portion remaining must not be spent after September 17, 2027, and must be reverted to the State General Fund on or before September 17, 2027. (Section 6)

Fiscal and procedural notes

  • Fiscal note: The bill contains appropriations included in the Executive Budget. It was reported to have no local government fiscal effect.
  • Legislative actions / final status:
    • Enrolled June 1, 2025; delivered to Governor.
    • Approved by the Governor June 5, 2025.
    • Chaptered as Chapter 272 on June 6, 2025.
    • Assembly final vote (May 29, 2025): Passed — Yeas 20, Nays 0, Excused 1.
    • Senate final vote (May 27, 2025): Passed — Yeas 42, Nays 0.

Practical impact

The appropriation provides DVS with modest, one-time capital funding to replace aging vehicles and equipment and to upgrade safety/security and conferencing capability at Nevada’s veterans memorial cemeteries. Funding is time‑limited; unexpended amounts revert to the General Fund in 2027 if not used.

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

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