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)
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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
(No further action taken.)
6/3/2025SenateTaken from General File. Re-referred to Committee on Finance. Exemption effective. To committee.
4/15/2025SenateRead second time.
4/15/2025SenateNotice of eligibility for exemption.
4/15/2025SenatePlaced on Second Reading File.
4/15/2025SenateFrom committee: Do pass.
4/15/2025SenateFrom printer. To committee.
3/18/2025SenateRead first time. Referred to Committee on Government Affairs. To printer.
3/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
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