Nevada
Why does Nevada have a short legislative session?
The Nevada Legislature begins its lawmaking session on Feb. 3, starting a 120-day spirit to get hundreds of bills considered before the Legislature adjourns until 2027.
Nevada is one of four states that meets biennially (the others being Montana, North Dakota and Texas). The state’s 21 senators and 42 assemblymen and assemblywomen have about four months every odd year to introduce bills, update laws, establish the biennial budget and any other legislative work that may come up.
This year, the Legislature will adjourn – called sine die – on Monday, June 2.
Part-time legislatures, also known as citizen legislatures, were more common in state governments in the past, according to David Damore, a UNLV professor of political science. But a “legislative professionalism” movement in the 1960s and 1970s changed that for many other states.
“Over time, consistent with Nevada’s libertarian ethos, there’s been a tug of war between the people and the Legislature through direct democracy,” Damore said.
The Nevada Constitution originally called for regular sessions to be no longer than 60 days. In the early to mid- 20th century, however, sessions went longer but were only officially recorded at 60 days long. In 1958, voters removed that limitation from the Constitution and sessions grew lengthier until 1998. Then, voters approved a constitutional amendment limiting each legislative session to 120 days.
Damore said the part-time legislature plus term limits – also established through a voter-approved constitutional amendment – can make lawmaking more challenging.
“One of the criticisms of that is because of the turnover and lack of staff support, there’s a real reliance on party caucusing for determining how people are going to vote,” he said. “Party-line voting goes up because that’s the cue they take – the only one that’s really available to them.”
It’s possible for lawmakers to work more than four months in a year, though. The governor has the power to call a special session, bringing lawmakers back to Carson City for a specific purpose. In 2023, for instance, Gov. Joe Lombardo called a special session that lasted eight days to establish state funding for a Major League Baseball stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.
A petition of two-thirds of the members of each house can also convene a special session, though that has yet to happen in the state’s history, according to a 2023 report from the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Wolf Pack are headed on a road trip! A whole group of Nevada coaches, student athletes and staff are hitting the road across Northern Nevada to spread the brand of Wolf Pack athletics.
The trip will span over three days and over a thousand miles across the region, giving them the chance to connect with fans, alumni, and all the communities across Northern Nevada.
“It’s a really fun opportunity to get out in a lot of communities in Northern Nevada that often times come to Reno to support the Wolf Pack,” said head football coach Jeff Choate. “It’s an opportunity for us to get our brand out locally and just interact with some great people.”
The Coaches Caravan kicked off their journey Monday morning in Carson City, gathering at the Nevada State Capitol, greeted by a group of Wolf Pack faithful who were beyond excited to have the opportunity for interaction.
“So much about what college athletics is are bringing communities together. There’s nothing that brings a community together like sports,” said athletic director Stephanie Rempe. “It lets them get to know our coaches and athletes and the things that they’re trying to do to represent the university and the state of Nevada. Getting to know them and meet them makes you care that much more and makes them want to come support and cheer on the Pack!”
The Coaches Caravan continues through Northern Nevada until their final stop on Wednesday afternoon, meeting with thirteen communities around the region in total.
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The Las Vegas Raiders have orchestrated many groundbreaking moves this offseason, but none as important as the impact they made at a fundraising event.
Over the weekend, the Raiders hosted the Silver & Black Gala, raising $2.5 million for mental health in Nevada. Sunday marked the third time the organization had hosted the event, which has produced a tremendous turnout.
Several individuals spoke during the event, including Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis and president Sandra Douglass Morgan, who each highlighted the importance of acknowledging mental health.
Davis’ Thoughts
- “We’re here to raise money for mental health, which is one of the most important things we can all deal with,” Davis said. “Every one of us is impacted by mental health and our families, friends, or anywhere else, we are all directly affected. That’s why it’s so critical to raise money for our community. We’re grateful for you all, and appreciate you being here.”
Morgan’s Thoughts
“Mental health remains one of the most urgent issues across Nevada,” Morgan said. “Through the Silver & Black Gala, the Raiders Foundation is helping expand access to trusted, community-based resources that meet people where they are. This year’s recipients reflect the depth and complexity of that work, supporting our community in schools, clubhouses, homes, shelters, and family systems statewide.”
The Raiders also honored former player Carl Nassib and NFL broadcaster Jay Glazer on Sunday night as the winners of the Commitment to Excellence award. Here is what each of them had to say.
Glazer’s Thoughts
- “First, this is incredible what the Raiders are doing,” Glazer said. “God blessed me with the ability to communicate, so I’m going to use that to try and help other people. When we’re willing to share our scars, we turn them into strength—into something that connects us as teammates with nothing to hide. That’s what builds a true team, a championship team. I’m proud to stand with you and be part of this team tonight.”
Nassib’s Thoughts
- “It is truly a privilege to be up here,” Nassib said. “We’re creating space for people to be vulnerable—and that work is truly lifesaving. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about showing up and reminding people they’re not alone.”
Overall Thoughts
This has been a tremendous event over the last few years, and the Raiders’ organization has done a great job of raising awareness for mental health. This will be an event that the team will continue to host in the future.
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