[Rev. 8/25/2020 1:25:21 PM]
INDEX OF STATUTES AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE 32ND SPECIAL SESSION (2020)
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A
COVID-19 exposure, immunity from liability for certain businesses, governmental entities and nonprofit organizations under certain circumstances, 106-108
General Counsel of Legal Division, powers and duties, 16
Peace officers
Compelled statements, use against officer without consent, prohibition eliminated, 76
Misconduct investigations, effect of evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith, 78, 79
Unemployment benefits, judicial review of Board of Review decisions, time for filings, 87
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE
Employment Security Division, regulations, authority during state of emergency or declaration of disaster, procedures, 81-83, 91-94
Health and Human Services, Department of, certain regulations exempt from provisions of Nevada Administrative Procedure Act, 100-105, 108, 109
Eviction proceedings, stay to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
COVID-19 exposure, immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Eviction proceedings, stay to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
Eviction proceedings, stay to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
Legislative Fund, 114
Peace officers, evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation, duties of arbitrator, 78, 79
Elections affected by disaster or emergency, authority to vote in, 22, 24, 27, 29, 35, 52
Choke holds, use prohibited, 70
Compression of airway or restriction on ability to breathe, prohibited acts, 70
Fleeing or forcibly resisting arrest, officer to use only amount of reasonable force necessary to effect arrest, 69
Monitoring of person in custody for signs of distress, duties of officer, 70
Recording of law enforcement activity, authority and requirements, interference by peace officer prohibited, 68, 69
General Counsel of Legal Division, qualifications, 15, 16
Peace officer’s representative, conditions for review and copying of file relating to misconduct investigation, 78
Law enforcement activity, authority to record, interference by peace officer prohibited, 68, 69
B
SARS-CoV-2 response plans, establishment of standards of cleaning and protocols designed to reduce transmission, duties, 100-102
Elections adversely affected by emergency or disaster, duties, 65
Southern Nevada Health District, transfer of money to enforce provisions and regulations related to prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, 114
Washoe County Health District, transfer of money to enforce provisions and regulations related to prevention of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, 114
Health standards, suspension of license for noncompliance, 108
C
SARS-CoV-2 response plans, establishment of standards of cleaning and protocols designed to reduce transmission, duties, 100-102
Recording of law enforcement activity, authority and requirements, prohibited acts, 68, 69
Use by peace officers prohibited, 70
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of city from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
Public accommodation facilities, duties, 104
CITY CLERKS (See generally ELECTIONS)
CLARK COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)
Gaming establishments, regulations adopted by Gaming Control Board concerning matters of public health, enforcement, 97, 98
COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Remote-technology systems (See LEGISLATURE)
Traffic stops and other stops by peace officers, reports regarding software used to process identity or driver’s license number, 72, 73
CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION
Public accommodation facilities, SARS-CoV-2 response plans, 103, 111
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA
Publication of proposed amendments, requirements, 13
Taxation of mines, mining claims and proceeds of minerals extracted, revision, use of certain proceeds, 168-173
Legislative process, interference with, penalties, 11
General Counsel of Legal Division, authority to secure copyrights for LCB publications, 17
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of corporation from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of county from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
Public accommodation facilities, duties, 104
COUNTY CLERKS (See also ELECTIONS)
Voting, cancellation of registration of incarcerated convicted felon, duties, technical corrections, 4
Civil actions related to COVID-19 exposure, immunity from liability for certain businesses, governmental entities and nonprofit organizations, 106-108
Face covering and social distancing, requirements for legislative members
(ASR 150), 160
Health monitoring, responsibilities of legislative members (ASR 151), 160
Public accommodation facilities, testing and time off for employees who have experienced symptoms, regulations, 102, 103
Remote-technology systems (See LEGISLATURE)
SARS-CoV-2 response plans, establishment of standards of cleaning and protocols designed to reduce transmission, duties of certain businesses, 100-102
State business license, suspension for noncompliance with controlling health standards, 108
Systemic racism, action urged to address public health crisis caused by, 175, 176
Unemployment benefits, COVID-19 as good cause for person to refuse suitable work, justifications, regulations, 93, 94
COVID-19 exposure, immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
Election ballots, prohibited acts, 30, 31, 41, 42, 44, 45, 59, 61
Interference with legislative process, acts constituting, 11, 13
D
Peace officer conduct resulting in death, drug and alcohol testing of officer, policy, 71
DISASTERS (See EMERGENCIES OR DISASTERS)
Systemic racism, action urged to address public health crisis caused by, 175, 176
Misconduct investigations of peace officers, effect of evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith, 78, 79
Eviction proceedings, stay to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
Traffic stops and other stops by peace officers, reports regarding software used to process driver’s license number, 72, 73
Peace officers, when testing required, 71
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Taxation of proceeds of minerals extracted, use for educational purposes, constitutional amendment, 173
Disasters or emergencies, elections adversely affected by
2020 General Election, funding, applicability of laws, 65, 66
Abstracts of votes cast, preparation, 47
Affected election, when deemed, , requirements, procedures, 22, 23, 66
Ballots
Absent ballots
City elections, provision of ballots to be voted in city election, 51
Count of ballots, time for, 42, 59, 62
Preparation and distribution, 35, 52
Requests for absent ballots, 37, 38, 54
Return to clerk, procedures, prohibited acts, 38, 39, 41, 42, 55, 56, 58, 59
Signature used on ballot, procedure for checking, 39, 40, 42, 56-58
Signing ballot on behalf of another or providing assistance, 33, 34, 36, 37, 50, 54, 55
Voting absent ballot, requirements, 36, 41
Withdrawing absent ballots from ballot boxes, time for, 46, 62
Mail ballots
Adding additional names of candidates prohibited, 29
Ballot drop boxes, establishment, requirements, 30
Central counting board, appointment, duties, 32, 33
Distribution and use, requirements, 27-30
Failure to provide proper identification, effect, 20
Mootness doctrine, 27
Processing and counting ballots, requirements, 30-33
Return of ballot by certain authorized persons, requirements, prohibited acts, 30, 31
Signature used on ballot, procedure for checking, 31, 32
Signing ballot on behalf of another or providing assistance, 29, 30
Surrender of ballot upon applying to vote in person, 29
Voting results, requirements, 33
Mailing ballots
Return of ballot by certain authorized persons, requirements, prohibited acts, 44, 45, 61
Signing ballot on behalf of another or providing assistance, 34, 50
Voting ballot, procedures, 60, 61
Sample ballots, distribution, 27
Canvass of returns, time limitations, procedures, 46, 47, 62, 63
Definitions, 22
First election, requirements for persons registering or preregistering by mail or computer, 28, 29, 34, 51, 52
Laws, application, construction and interpretation, 24
Legislative findings and declaration, 21, 22
Polling places, establishment, 24-27
Uniformed military or overseas voters, authority to vote in affected elections, 22, 24, 27, 29, 35, 52
Vote centers, establishment, 25, 26
Voter registration or preregistration by mail or computer, effect, applicability of laws, 28, 29, 34, 51, 52
Interfering with conduct of election, prohibited acts, 49
Voting
Convicted felons not incarcerated, restoration of right to vote, technical corrections, 1-4
Incarcerated convicted felons, cancellation of registration, technical corrections, 4
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS, RECORDS AND TRANSACTIONS
Employment Security Division, electronic provision of certain documents or communications, authority, 81
Voters, procedure for contacting, establishment by clerk, 32, 40, 58
COVID-19 pandemic (See COVID-19 PANDEMIC)
Elections adversely affected by emergencies, procedures, 21-33
Employment Security Division, authority regarding regulations, procedure, 81-83, 91-94
Remote-technology systems, use by legislative and interim committees, procedures, 12
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of employers and employees from civil liability under certain circumstances, 107, 108
Public accommodation facilities, SARS-CoV-2 response plans
Requirements, duties of employers and employees, 102-104
Retaliation against employee for participating in certain proceedings, regulations prohibiting, 104, 105
Unemployment compensation (See UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DIVISION (See also UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)
Electronic provision of certain documents or communications, authority, 81
Emergency or disaster, authority regarding regulations, procedures, 81-83, 91-94
Notice regarding availability of certain resources, duties, 94
Stay of eviction proceedings to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
Compelled statements used against peace officer without consent in civil case against officer, prohibition against use eliminated, 76
Misconduct investigations of peace officers, procedures, 78, 79
F
Public accommodation facilities, violations, 104
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of district from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
Shootings involving peace officer, drug and alcohol testing of officer, policy, 71
G
District health departments, enforcement against gaming establishments of certain regulations concerning matters of public health, 97, 98
Public accommodation facilities, submission of copy of SARS-CoV-2 response plan, authority, 104
Elections, authority to deem election affected by emergency or disaster, procedures, 23, 24
Unemployment compensation
Employment Security Division, availability of certain resources, receipt of notification, 94
Endorsement or approval of regulations, duties, 81, 83, 91
Extended benefits payable during year, proclamation regarding federal sharing, 86
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SARS-CoV-2, reduction of transmission in public accommodation facilities in larger counties, duties, regulations, 100-105, 114
HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS
Gaming establishments, regulations adopted by Gaming Control Board concerning matters of public health, enforcement, 97, 98
Public accommodation facilities
Inspections related to compliance with SARS-CoV-2 regulations, duties, 104
Regulations adopted, amended or repealed by Department of Health and Human Services, duties, 105
HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA (See PEACE OFFICERS)
SARS-CoV-2 response plans, establishment of standards of cleaning and protocols designed to reduce transmission, duties, 100-102
SARS-CoV-2 response plans, establishment of standards of cleaning and protocols designed to reduce transmission, duties, 100-102
I
Traffic stops and other stops by peace officers, reports regarding software used to process identity of person, 72, 73
Legislative process, acts constituting interference with, 11
Internet business lenders, definition, license for office or place of business located outside State to conduct business in State, requirements, technical corrections, 5-7
Business lenders, definition, license for office or place of business located outside State to conduct business in State, requirements, technical corrections, 5-7
Employment Security Division, duties, 81, 94
Remote-technology systems (See LEGISLATURE)
J
Unemployment benefits, Board of Review decisions, time for filings, 87
Eviction proceedings, stay to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
L
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of organization from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
LANDLORD AND TENANT, COMMERCIAL PREMISES
Notice to pay rent or surrender premises, time for tenant to act, technical corrections, 5
LANDLORD AND TENANT, DWELLINGS
Eviction proceedings, stay to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
Notice to pay rent or surrender premises, time for tenant to act, technical corrections, 5
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (See also PEACE OFFICERS)
Drug and alcohol testing of certain officers, policy regarding, requirements, 71
Recording of law enforcement activity, authority, interference by peace officer prohibited, 68, 69
Traffic stops and other stops by peace officers, reports regarding software used to process identity or driver’s license number, 72, 73
Unjustified physical force
Discipline or retaliation against peace officer observing and reporting other officer’s use prohibited, 70, 71
Training of peace officers to intervene, duties, 70, 71
Administrative Division, Chief of, clarification of laws, appointment, 11, 14
Director
Chiefs of Divisions, authority regarding, clarification of laws, 14
Constitutional amendments, publication requirements, duties, 13
Employment Security Division, availability of certain resources, receipt of notification, 94
Legal Division, appointment of person responsible for administration, 14
Remote-technology systems, approval, 10
Systemic racism, resolution addressing public health crisis caused by, receipt, 176
Traffic stops and other stops by peace officers, receipt of reports, 72
Fiscal Analysts, clarification of laws, 11, 14
Legal Division
Administration of Division, Director to appoint person responsible for, 14
General Counsel
Bill draft requests, authority, 14
Copyright of LCB publications, authority to secure, 17
Definition, 11
Legal representation in actions and proceedings, authority, 16
Qualifications, requirements, powers and duties generally, 15, 16
Separation of legal functions within Legal Division, duties, 16
Legislative Counsel
Employment Security Division, receipt of emergency regulations, duties, 81, 82
Qualifications, requirements, powers and duties generally, 15, 16
Separation of legal functions within Legal Division, duties, 16
Organizational structure, revision, 14
Legislative Commission, review of emergency regulations adopted by Employment Security Division, duties, 81, 82
Remote-technology systems, use by certain committees, requirements, 11
Staff, appreciation expressed by members of Assembly and Senate, 177
Assembly
Attaches, appointment, 161
Staff, appreciation expressed by members of Assembly, 174
Bill draft requests, authority of General Counsel of Legal Division, 14
Constitutional amendments, publication of proposed amendments, requirements, 13
Legislative Counsel Bureau staff
Appreciation expressed by members of Legislature, 177
Remote-technology systems used by certain committees, duties of staff, 11
Legislative Fund, appropriation for session expenses, 114
Members
Allowances prohibited, 131, 161
Face masks and social distancing, duties (ASR 150), 160
Health monitoring, responsibilities (ASR 151), 160
Remote-technology systems
Applicability of laws, 10
Committees, use authorized, requirements and procedures, 10, 11
Interference with legislative process, acts constituting, penalties, 11, 13
Legislative findings and declaration, 9, 10, 12
Remote-Technology Rules of Assembly (ASR 55, ASR 121-ASR 125), 146, 155-159
Senate staff
Appointment, 131
Appreciation expressed by members of Senate, 178
Standing rules
Taxation of mines, mining claims and proceeds of minerals extracted, authority, procedure, constitutional amendment, 168-173
Traffic stops and other stops by peace officers, receipt of reports, 72
Internet business lenders, definition, license for office or place of business located outside State to conduct business in State, requirements, technical corrections, 5-7
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Election ballots (See ELECTIONS)
Unemployment compensation, charging of benefits to employer’s account, notice, 91
Voters, procedure for contacting, establishment by clerk, 32, 40, 58
Taxation of mines, mining claims and proceeds of minerals extracted, revision, use of certain proceeds, constitutional amendment, 168-173
Systemic racism, action urged to address public health crisis caused by, 175, 176
Eviction proceedings, stay to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
Notice to pay rent or surrender premises, time for tenant to act, technical corrections, 5
SARS-CoV-2 response plans, establishment of standards of cleaning and protocols designed to reduce transmission, duties, 100-102
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Polling places, establishment for elections adversely affected by emergency or disaster, 25
Systemic racism, action urged to address public health crisis caused by, 175, 176
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of certain organizations from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
O
Taxation of proceeds of minerals extracted, revision, constitutional amendment, 168-173
P
Voting, release of convicted felon, restoration of right to vote, technical corrections, 1-4
Voting, release of convicted felon, restoration of right to vote, technical corrections, 1-4
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of partnership from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
Arrests (See ARRESTS)
Choke holds, use prohibited, 70
Drug and alcohol testing of officer, when required, 71
Medical aid to person injured by use of physical force, duties of officer, 70
Recording of law enforcement activity, authority and requirements, interference by officer prohibited, 68, 69
Rights of peace officers
Compelled statements of officers, use in civil case against officer without consent, prohibition eliminated, 76
Misconduct investigations, time limitations, procedures, evidence, 76-79
Traffic stops and other stops by officers, reports to Legislature, 72
Unjustified physical force, duties of officer observing other officer’s use, reports, discipline or retaliation, training, 70, 71
Voting, release of convicted felon, restoration of right to vote, technical corrections, 1-4
Maximum period of probation, reduction, effective date of laws, 72, 73
Voting, release of convicted felon, restoration of right to vote, technical corrections, 1-4
Recording of law enforcement activity, authority, interference by peace officer prohibited, 68, 69
Unjustified physical force
Discipline or retaliation against peace officer observing and reporting other officer’s use prohibited, 70, 71
Training of peace officers, 70, 71
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Systemic racism, action urged to address public health crisis caused by, 175, 176
Eviction proceedings, stay to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of commission from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of organization from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
REMOTE-TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (See LEGISLATURE)
Legislature (See LEGISLATURE)
Systemic racism, action urged to address public health crisis caused by, 175, 176
Taxation of mines, mining claims and proceeds of minerals extracted, revision, use of certain proceeds, constitutional amendments, 168-173
SARS-CoV-2 response plans, establishment of standards of cleaning and protocols designed to reduce transmission, duties, 100-102
RURAL HOUSING AUTHORITY, NEVADA
COVID-19 exposure, immunity from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
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SARS-COV-2 (See COVID-19 PANDEMIC)
Taxation of proceeds of minerals extracted, use for educational purposes, constitutional amendment, 172
Elections (See ELECTIONS)
Employment Security Division, filing of emergency regulations, duties, 81, 82
Recording of law enforcement activity, interference by peace officer prohibited, 68, 69
Suspension of sentence, reduction of maximum period, effective date of laws, 72, 73
Voting, release of convicted felon after completion of sentence, restoration of right to vote, technical corrections, 1-4
SHERIFFS (See PEACE OFFICERS)
Elections affected by emergency or disaster, procedure for checking signatures on ballots, 31, 32, 39, 40, 42, 56-58
Notice to pay rent or surrender commercial premises, time for tenant to act, technical corrections, 5
STATE AGENCIES AND COMMISSIONS
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of agency or commission from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of State Bar from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
Legislative Fund, appropriation, 114
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of officers and employees from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
Legislative Counsel Bureau, authority of General Counsel to secure copyrights, 17
Nevada Revised Statutes and Statutes of Nevada, technical corrections, 1-7
Constitutional amendments, publication, requirements, 13
Eviction proceedings, stay to facilitate expedited program of alternative dispute resolution, requirements, 73, 74
T
Remote-technology systems, interfering with legislative process, 11, 13
Mines, mining claims and proceeds of minerals extracted, revision of taxation, use of certain proceeds, constitutional amendments, 168-173
Voters, procedure for contacting, establishment by clerk, 32, 40, 58
Recording of law enforcement activity, interference by peace officer prohibited, 68
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of town from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
Public accommodation facilities, duties, 104
Traffic stops by peace officers, reports of certain information to Legislature, 72
U
Claims for benefits, judicial review of Board of Review decisions, time for filings, 87
Contributions by employers, amendment, suspension or waiver of requirements regarding rates, 91
COVID-19 as good cause for person to refuse suitable work, justifications, regulations, 93, 94
Disqualification for benefits, waiver or modification of period of disqualification, 86, 87, 94
Electronic provision of certain documents or communications by Division authorized, 81
Extended benefits, maximum amount payable during year, determination, effect of receipt of certain federal money, 85, 86
"Nevada ‘on’ indicator," requirements for determination, 83, 84
Notice to employee of charging of benefits to employer’s account, 91
"Unemployed" defined, notices regarding sufficient resources to implement, 82, 94
Elections adversely affected by emergency or disaster, requirements, 66
SARS-CoV-2 regulations, enforcement by district health departments, 114
UNIFORMED AND OVERSEAS CITIZENS ABSENTEE VOTING ACT
Elections affected by disaster or emergency, authority to vote in, 22, 24, 27, 29, 35, 52
Employment Security Division, emergency regulations to comply with federal law or instruction, 83, 91
Federal money
2020 General Election, use of money to pay certain costs related to election, 65
Unemployment compensation, effect of federal sharing to cover costs of extended benefits, 85, 86
Notice to pay rent or surrender premises, time for tenant to act, technical corrections, 5
V
COVID-19 exposure, immunity of veterans’ organizations from civil liability under certain circumstances, 106-108
Recording of law enforcement activity, authority and requirements, prohibited acts, 68, 69
Remote-technology systems, use by certain interim and advisory committees, 9-11
VOTING (See ELECTIONS)
W
WASHOE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)
Gaming establishments, regulations adopted by Gaming Control Board concerning matters of public health, enforcement, 97, 98
Z
ZOOM MEETINGS (See LEGISLATURE — Remote-technology systems)