Government Affairs
Nevada Legislature
Washoe County strives to work closely with the elected legislative members to promote and advocate for Washoe County's citizens.
The Nevada Legislature meets for 120 days during odd numbered years. 2023 marks the 82nd Legislative Session, which began on Monday, February 6, 2023 and ended at midnight on Monday, June 5, 2023. To learn about the impact from the 82nd Legislative Session on Washoe County please see our 2023 Legislative Report.
Additional sessions of the Legislature require the Governor’s approval for what is called a Special Session.
During the Legislative Session there are regularly scheduled meetings for Senate and Assembly committees, as well as daily floor sessions in each house. These forums are where proposed legislation is heard and discussed for potential passage as new state laws. Washoe County participates in the meetings during the legislative session.
The 20-month period between regular legislative sessions is referred to as the “interim”. Interim committees are created to work on specific and often complex issues between sessions. Interim committees receive reports and public comment, debate public policy issues, and formulate recommendations for new legislation in the next legislative session. Washoe County monitors and engages with these interim committees to ensure that the needs of our citizens are being considered.
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- Nevada Legislature
- Find your State Legislator
- List of bills Washoe County tracked during the 82nd Legislative Session
Previous Legislative Session:
To learn about the impact from the 81st Legislative Session on Washoe County please see our 2021 Legislative Report. For information regarding other legislation passed please follow the link below to the Nevada Legislature.
Local Government
Washoe County works closely with Regional partners to address issues that affect the community. Staff monitors and participates in various boards and working groups countywide that focus on a multitude of topics, from public safety to homelessness.
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Nevada State Government
Washoe County works with and monitors closely many different State departments and committees that have impact on the operations of the County and residents.
Areas monitored include regular meetings such as the Department of Taxation, Department of Public and Behavioral Health and others. The County also participates in the Governor’s taskforces such as the Governor’s Opioid State Action Accountability Taskforce meetings.
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Federal Government
By contracting with a Washington D.C. based legislative relations firm, Washoe County is current on Federal Issues that impact the region.
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