Nevada commission would promote Juneteenth education and events

The bill would create an eight-member commission in the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs to support public education and events about Juneteenth. The Governor would appoint members based on recommendations from the Department director. Members would represent universities, a Juneteenth education nonprofit, African-American business and advocacy groups, and a museum or cultural history organization. The Department would provide administrative support only to the extent funding is available. The commission would carry out its duties to the extent practicable. The commission provisions would take effect October 1, 2025.

A legislative subcommittee would study the effects of slavery and racial discrimination in Nevada and report findings and policy recommendations to the education committee. The subcommittee would have ten public and legislative members appointed by the education committee chair, selected for relevant education, experience, or policy work. The subcommittee could recommend rehabilitation or restitution for descendants of formerly enslaved Africans only if it found such measures warranted. State agencies would have to provide requested information related to the study. Library assistance would depend on available resources. The study would take place during the 2025–2026 interim. Findings and recommendations would be due by August 31, 2026, and these provisions would expire December 31, 2026.