All Roll Calls
Yes: 59 • No: 4
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
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8 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Better access for blind museum visitors
Museums must set up access for people who are blind or visually impaired. Examples include audio guides, audio description, tactile displays, Braille signs, and adapted classes and tours. Details are set by each museum.
Abandoned items can go to museums
If selling unclaimed property would cost more than it brings in, the Administrator may transfer it to the Nevada State Museum Carson City if the museum asks in writing and says it has historical or artistic value. The Veterans Services Director may also transfer unclaimed military or historical items to the Nevada State Museum Carson City or the Nevada Historical Society if they ask in writing. If not requested, items can go to other agencies or nonprofits or be disposed of.
Capitol Government Museum managed by museum
The former Assembly, Senate, and Supreme Court chambers on the Capitol’s second floor are managed by the Museum Director to create and run a Government Museum. The Director prepares exhibits, leads tours, and works with agencies to provide security. The rest of the second floor stays under the Administrator.
Museum leadership roles and duties updated
The Administrator can assign duties to museum directors based on program size, staff, and accreditation needs. A museum director or employee serves as the State Paleontologist to manage fossil permits, databases, and displays as resources allow. The law defines “Museum Director” to mean the Nevada State Museum Carson City director for certain statutes.
Stronger tribal repatriation rules and process
The Museum Director must make rules for repatriating prehistoric Native American remains and funerary objects. The rules are made with Indian tribes and must include their values and traditions. When such items are found, the Director must notify tribes, identify the closest affiliated tribe, and return items if that tribe asks. If the federal repatriation process was followed, separate state notice or return is not required.
New fees for rentals and services
The Board sets charges to rent or lease Division buildings, equipment, and other property. It also sets fees for storage, curation, repair, and studies. Businesses and researchers who use these rentals or services must pay the posted fees. The law does not set dollar amounts.
Kids free; board sets museum prices
The Board sets admission and train-ride prices and creates membership types and fees. Children under 18 get in free. Adults pay the prices the Board sets. Prices are not listed in the law and can vary by museum.
Simpler permits; half of finds to state
If you already have a federal permit for the same activity, you do not need the matching state permit. When a permit holder keeps artifacts found during approved work, the holder must give 50% of those items to the Nevada State Museum Carson City. The Museum Director may accept less than 50%.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Senate Committee on Government Affairs
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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
Chapter 293.
6/6/2025legislatureApproved by the Governor.
6/5/2025legislatureEnrolled and delivered to Governor.
5/31/2025legislatureAssembly Amendment No. 569 concurred in. To enrollment.
5/29/2025SenateIn Senate.
5/19/2025SenateRead third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 39, Nays: 3.) To Senate.
5/19/2025HouseTaken from General File. Placed on General File for next legislative day.
5/16/2025HouseFrom printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint.
5/16/2025HouseRead second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 569.) To printer.
5/15/2025HouseFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
5/14/2025HouseRead first time. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To committee.
4/17/2025HouseIn Assembly.
4/17/2025HouseRead third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: 1.) To Assembly.
4/16/2025SenateRead second time.
4/15/2025SenatePlaced on Second Reading File.
4/15/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass.
4/15/2025SenateRead first time. To committee.
2/3/2025SenateFrom printer.
11/14/2024SenatePrefiled. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.
11/12/2024Senate
Bill Text
As Enrolled
As Introduced
Reprint 1
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