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NV AB328

Bill

Status

Vetoed

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Reuben D'Silva

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Origin

Assembly

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Creates the Juneteenth Educational and Economic Commission within the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, consisting of 8 voting members appointed by the Governor for 4-year terms, including representatives from Nevada universities, African-American business associations, cultural advocacy groups, and museums.

  • Establishes the Juneteenth Educational and Economic Fund in the State Treasury to support the Commission, with local governments encouraged to contribute; fund balance carries forward each fiscal year.

  • Commission duties include creating educational materials about Juneteenth Day, developing strategies with businesses and nonprofits to support Juneteenth education, and supporting arts programs celebrating the holiday.

  • Creates a 10-member Subcommittee to Study and Develop Policy Recommendations for African-Americans to operate during the 2025-2026 interim (November 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026), examining impacts of slavery, Jim Crow laws, redlining, and segregation in Nevada.

  • Subcommittee must present findings and recommendations by August 31, 2026 on public education methods, racial healing advancement, and potential forms of rehabilitation or restitution for descendants of formerly enslaved Africans if warranted.

Legislative Description

Creates certain commissions and subcommittees for the purpose of educating the general public concerning certain cultural affairs relating to African-Americans. (BDR 18-619)

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor.

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Education5/31/2025
Ways and Means4/21/2025
Education3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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