Nevada lawmakers adopt rules for the 36th Special Session

The Legislature adopts joint rules for the 36th Special Session. The rules govern the Senate and Assembly during the 36th Special Session. The rules apply only during the 36th Special Session and take effect upon adoption.

Legislative leaders must investigate covered complaints and take appropriate action if a violation is found. The policy bars sexual and other unlawful harassment and retaliation. It applies to legislators, employees, lobbyists, vendors, contractors and other visitors to the Legislature. A person may report anonymously, but must provide enough information for an inquiry. If an investigation finds a violation, appropriate discipline or other remedial action must be taken. The policy does not create enforceable legal rights. The resolution and its rules take effect upon adoption.

Committee secretaries must record meetings, label and file the records; the Legislative Counsel Bureau director must make them accessible and retain them. These duties apply to each legislative committee and the Legislative Counsel Bureau director. The director may set reasonable conditions for access during office hours. After two legislative bienniums, the director must keep some form or copy to support future access. Records must be kept in date order; after two bienniums, the director must retain some form or copy for future access.