NevadaSB2783rd Regular Session (2025)Senate

AN ACT relating to museums; changing the name of the Nevada State Museum to the Nevada State Museum Carson City; revising the powers and duties of the Board of Museums and History; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Sponsored By: Senate Committee on Government Affairs

Signed by Governor

BDR 33-281

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Museums add blind-friendly access

Museums must add access for people who are blind or have low vision. Options include audio guides, tactile displays, Braille labels, special tours, and adapted classes. The rule applies to exhibits the director runs. It starts July 1, 2025.

Museum renamed and leadership powers updated

The Nevada State Museum is now the Nevada State Museum Carson City. The Division Administrator can direct museum directors to approve bills, care for collections, run programs, and make contracts. The rename and authority changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Smooth transition and July 2025 start

On July 1, 2025, the law takes effect. Existing rules, contracts, and agency actions keep working after agency names or duties change. The successor agency can enforce those contracts and actions. The Legislative Counsel updates code references so names and duties match the new structure.

Streamlined permits and State Paleontologist

The Division names a State Paleontologist. This person builds a fossil inventory and database, coordinates research and permits, and shares findings. Also, if you already have the same federal permit, you do not need the state permit. These changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Stronger Native repatriation rules

Museums must write and follow rules to return prehistoric Native American remains and funerary objects. They must consult tribes and include tribal values. When remains or objects are found, the Museum Director must notify tribes, identify the closest cultural tie, and return items if the tribe asks. If a museum follows the federal repatriation process, it does not have to repeat the state steps. These rules start July 1, 2025.

Museum fees set; kids visit free

The Board sets membership types and admission fees. Children under 18 get in free. The Board also sets fees for train rides, rentals, and services. The law does not list prices. These rules apply starting July 1, 2025.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Senate Committee on Government Affairs

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 59 • No: 4

House vote • 5/19/2025

Final Passage - Assembly (1st Reprint)

Yes: 39 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

Final Passage - Senate (As Introduced)

Yes: 20 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter 293.

    6/6/2025legislature
  2. Approved by the Governor.

    6/5/2025legislature
  3. Enrolled and delivered to Governor.

    5/31/2025legislature
  4. Assembly Amendment No. 569 concurred in. To enrollment.

    5/29/2025Senate
  5. In Senate.

    5/19/2025Senate
  6. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 39, Nays: 3.) To Senate.

    5/19/2025House
  7. Taken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.

    5/16/2025House
  8. From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint.

    5/16/2025House
  9. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 569.) To printer.

    5/15/2025House
  10. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.

    5/14/2025House
  11. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To committee.

    4/17/2025House
  12. In Assembly.

    4/17/2025House
  13. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: 1.) To Assembly.

    4/16/2025Senate
  14. Read second time.

    4/15/2025Senate
  15. Placed on Second Reading File.

    4/15/2025Senate
  16. From committee: Do pass.

    4/15/2025Senate
  17. Read first time. To committee.

    2/3/2025Senate
  18. From printer.

    11/14/2024Senate
  19. Prefiled. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.

    11/12/2024Senate

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