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NV SB286
Bill
Status
6/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Natural Resources
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AI Summary
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Renames the State and Local Government Cooperation Act to the State, Local and Tribal Government Cooperation Act, adding federally recognized American Indian tribes as defined by 25 C.F.R. §§ 83.1 to 83.12
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Requires state agencies and local governments to inform, solicit comments from, and consider input from tribal governments when adopting or amending land use plans, to the extent practicable
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Declares tribal knowledge and expertise an important source of local knowledge that should be consulted when considering projects on state or public lands or coordinating with federal and local governments
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Directs state agencies and local governments to coordinate with tribal governments in accordance with policy developed by the Department of Native American Affairs pursuant to NRS 233A.260
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Contains an unfunded mandate (Section 5) with fiscal impact on local governments, exempting related expenses from NRS 354.599 requirements
Legislative Description
Establishes provisions relating to tribal communication, cooperation and consultation when engaged in certain planning processes. (BDR 26-392)
Last Action
(No further action taken.)
6/3/2025