Assembly Committee Supports AB 85 for Invertebrate Conservation in Nevada
May 17, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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The Assembly Committee on Ways and Means convened on May 16, 2025, to discuss two significant bills aimed at enhancing conservation efforts and revising election provisions in Nevada.
The first bill, Assembly Bill 85, received strong support from various environmental organizations, including the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and the Sierra Club's Toiyabe chapter. Proponents emphasized the bill's potential to empower the Nevada Department of Wildlife to manage invertebrate species, which are crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting the state's economy. Kevin Burls from the Xerces Society highlighted that the bill would enable the department to access federal funding for conservation projects, thereby preventing the need for more costly federal interventions in the future. Olivia Tanager from the Sierra Club underscored the fiscal prudence of AB 85, noting that proactive management of invertebrates could avert expensive reactive measures, ultimately benefiting industries reliant on healthy ecosystems, such as agriculture and tourism.
The committee heard no opposition to AB 85, indicating a consensus on the importance of invertebrate conservation in Nevada. The bill was characterized as a strategic investment in the state's natural resources, aiming to safeguard ecological integrity and economic vitality.
The second bill discussed was Assembly Bill 92, which seeks to reinstate the requirement for public buildings to be made available for meetings of major political party committees. Jill Dickman, representing District 31, explained that the bill aims to restore provisions that were removed in 2021, ensuring that political parties have access to necessary spaces for their activities. The fiscal note associated with the bill was amended to reflect no anticipated loss of revenue, further facilitating its passage.
Similar to AB 85, there was no opposition to AB 92 during the meeting, suggesting broad support for the reinstatement of these provisions.
As the committee concluded its discussions, the passage of both bills appears poised to enhance conservation efforts and support democratic processes in Nevada, reflecting a commitment to both environmental stewardship and civic engagement.
The first bill, Assembly Bill 85, received strong support from various environmental organizations, including the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation and the Sierra Club's Toiyabe chapter. Proponents emphasized the bill's potential to empower the Nevada Department of Wildlife to manage invertebrate species, which are crucial for maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting the state's economy. Kevin Burls from the Xerces Society highlighted that the bill would enable the department to access federal funding for conservation projects, thereby preventing the need for more costly federal interventions in the future. Olivia Tanager from the Sierra Club underscored the fiscal prudence of AB 85, noting that proactive management of invertebrates could avert expensive reactive measures, ultimately benefiting industries reliant on healthy ecosystems, such as agriculture and tourism.
The committee heard no opposition to AB 85, indicating a consensus on the importance of invertebrate conservation in Nevada. The bill was characterized as a strategic investment in the state's natural resources, aiming to safeguard ecological integrity and economic vitality.
The second bill discussed was Assembly Bill 92, which seeks to reinstate the requirement for public buildings to be made available for meetings of major political party committees. Jill Dickman, representing District 31, explained that the bill aims to restore provisions that were removed in 2021, ensuring that political parties have access to necessary spaces for their activities. The fiscal note associated with the bill was amended to reflect no anticipated loss of revenue, further facilitating its passage.
Similar to AB 85, there was no opposition to AB 92 during the meeting, suggesting broad support for the reinstatement of these provisions.
As the committee concluded its discussions, the passage of both bills appears poised to enhance conservation efforts and support democratic processes in Nevada, reflecting a commitment to both environmental stewardship and civic engagement.
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