NevadaSB36783rd Regular Session (2025)SenateWALLET

AN ACT relating to governmental administration; establishing the Rural and Community Media Program in the Department of Administration; requiring the Director of the Department to report to the Legislature annually certain information relating to the Program; authorizing a department or agency of this State, to the extent possible, to utilize rural or community media outlets for public outreach, public engagement, marketing and advertising to certain communities; requiring such departments and agencies to report to the Director of the Department certain information relating to the Program; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Sponsored By: Duy Nguyen (Democratic), Reuben D'Silva (Democratic), Edgar Flores (Democratic)

Failed

BDR 18-1085

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Local media gain state advertising opportunities

Nevada agencies spending on outreach, marketing, or advertising must use qualifying local media to the greatest extent possible. Qualifying outlets are small businesses or nonprofits that regularly publish or broadcast community news and cultural content. At least half their content must be original community content, produced continuously for at least one year. The law guarantees no contract or payment amount. Agencies using these outlets must report annually by October 1, starting in 2026, listing outlets, contracts or subcontracts, payments, and advertising languages.

Nevada helps agencies reach rural communities

The law creates Nevada’s Rural and Community Media Program within the Department of Administration. It helps agencies reach rural and historically underrepresented communities through local media. The Director maintains an outlet database, trains and advises agencies on inclusive outreach, and builds relationships with outlets. By January 1 each year, starting in 2027, the Director must send lawmakers a report covering the previous 12 months. The report must also appear on the state website. It lists participating agencies, outlets receiving contracts or subcontracts, payments, advertising languages, program challenges, efforts to address them, and recommendations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Duy Nguyen

    Democratic • House

  • Reuben D'Silva

    Democratic • House

  • Edgar Flores

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jovan A. Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Linda F. Hunt

    Democratic • House

  • Venise Karris

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Krasner

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. (No further action taken.)

    6/3/2025Senate
  2. Taken from General File. Re-referred to Committee on Finance. Exemption effective. To committee.

    4/15/2025Senate
  3. Read second time.

    4/15/2025Senate
  4. Notice of eligibility for exemption.

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

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

    4/15/2025Senate
  7. From printer. To committee.

    3/18/2025Senate
  8. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.

    3/17/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • As Introduced

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