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AB 347

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2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Brent Jacobson and 2 co-sponsors

Raises the non-governmental gift/grant acceptance threshold for state agencies from $200,000 to $500,000, with Governor approval and safeguards unchanged.

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Bill Summary · AB 347

AB 347 (BDR 31‑936) — Summary

Status: Approved by the Governor (Chapter 144). Enrolled and delivered to Governor May 27, 2025; approved May 30, 2025.

Main purpose

AB 347 amends Nevada law (NRS 353.335) to raise the dollar threshold under which state agencies may accept gifts (including grants from nongovernmental sources) without prior approval of the Interim Finance Committee (IFC). The change streamlines acceptance of larger non‑state donations while preserving oversight safeguards.

Key provisions

  • Raises the threshold for nongovernmental gifts/grants that a state agency may accept without IFC submission from $200,000 to $500,000 each in value.
  • Leaves the threshold for governmental grants unchanged at $200,000 each in value.
  • Permits acceptance under subsection 5 only if:
    • the gifts/grants are used for purposes that do not involve hiring new employees, and
    • the agency has the specific approval of the Governor, or the Governor’s delegated approval via the Chief of the Budget Division of the Office of Finance.
  • Retains existing IFC review/approval process for proposed gifts/grants that do not qualify under emergency or expedited criteria:
    • Governor can accept in emergencies and must report to the IFC at its first meeting after action.
    • Governor can request expedited IFC action (IFC then has 15 days to act; proposals not considered within 15 days are deemed approved).
    • For non‑expedited proposals submitted to IFC, the IFC has 45 days to consider; proposals not considered within 45 days are deemed approved.
  • Maintains existing exceptions where this section does not apply, including:
    • Nevada System of Higher Education;
    • Certain Department of Health and Human Services donations/grants tied to specific programs;
    • Pro bono legal services accepted under Attorney General contract authority;
    • Artifacts donated to the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs;
    • The initial $250,000 to the Department of Wildlife for specified emergency events;
    • Gifts deposited in budget accounts consisting of money not appropriated or authorized for expenditure by the Legislature.

Who is affected

  • Primary effect: Nevada state agencies that accept non‑governmental gifts or grants. The bill reduces administrative steps for accepting private donations up to $500,000.
  • Not affected (exempted): entities and circumstances listed in the statutory exceptions above.

Potential impact

  • Administrative: Likely reduces the need to submit many mid‑sized private gifts to the IFC, speeding acceptance and use of donated resources.
  • Fiscal: The enrolled bill contains a fiscal note indicating no effect on the State or local governments.
  • Oversight preserved: Acceptance still requires Governor (or delegated Chief) approval and precludes use for hiring new employees, preserving key controls.

Statutory reference

  • Amends: NRS 353.335 (acceptance of gifts and grants by state agencies).

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

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