January 22, 2021 •
Nevada Legislative Building Closed to Public for Start of Session
Nevada State Capitol Octagonal Annex
The 2021 legislative session will start off closed to all but lawmakers, essential staff, and some members of the media. All others will participate virtually, according to a logistics plan issued by the Legislative Counsel Bureau. The plan released on […]
The 2021 legislative session will start off closed to all but lawmakers, essential staff, and some members of the media.
All others will participate virtually, according to a logistics plan issued by the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
The plan released on Thursday, less than two weeks before the legislative session begins on February 1, is similar to one in place during two special sessions over the summer.
However, the plan hints at broader access once core personnel are vaccinated for COVID-19.
Members of the public can watch hearings through the legislative website and through YouTube livestreams.
Those wishing to participate in hearings will do so by reservation and through Zoom.
Public comments can be made by phone, or through videoconference at designated locations being developed across the state.
Legislators will meet with constituents and lobbyists through Microsoft Teams.
Once lawmakers and staff have been vaccinated, lobbyists and members of the public will be allowed at hearings in person by reservation.
Participants who come in person will need to show documentation they have been vaccinated or take a free, rapid COVID test before entering the building.
In order to account for more virtual lobbying taking place, the plan also calls for an update to state law.
Only lobbyists who appear in person in the building will need to register with the Legislative Counsel Bureau and be regulated.
The James R. Thompson Center - Ken Lund
The Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau sent a notice stating the requirements for registration and reporting of lobbyist activities will not be applicable to the upcoming special session. To prevent potential spread of the coronavirus, access to the legislative building during […]
The Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau sent a notice stating the requirements for registration and reporting of lobbyist activities will not be applicable to the upcoming special session.
To prevent potential spread of the coronavirus, access to the legislative building during the special session will be limited to legislators, essential staff and a small press pool.
The Legislature’s website and YouTube channel will both host livestreams of all floor sessions and committee meetings.
In addition, the teleconference system will allow individuals to call in to participate in the legislative process.
The Legislators will receive written comments made available through submission by email, fax and mail.
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