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Committee advances $1.52 million supplemental appropriation for statewide extradition program
Summary
The Senate Finance Committee advanced Assembly Bill 559, which provides a supplemental appropriation of $1,518,208 to the Attorney General’s Office for statewide extradition costs; staff explained the appropriation covers felony interstate transport reimbursements that serve counties across Nevada.
The Senate Finance Committee voted to advance Assembly Bill 559, a supplemental appropriation providing $1,518,208 to the Nevada Attorney General’s Office to support the statewide extradition coordinator program.
Jessica Hoban, chief financial officer for the Attorney General’s Office, explained the appropriation covers costs associated with interstate transport for felony charges when a person is held outside Nevada but must be returned to face charges in state. Hoban said the program reimburses counties for extradition-related transportation costs and that the amended amount of $1,518,208 reflects discussions during budget closings; it is lower than the agency’s initial request and lower than the governor’s proposed amount.
Senators asked about the nature of the costs; Hoban confirmed the appropriation reimburses counties statewide for transporting defendants from other states to Nevada for prosecution. No public testimony was offered during the hearing.
During the work session, LCB fiscal staff summarized the bill and the amended amount. The committee moved the bill to a do‑pass recommendation without recorded opposition during the work session.
Votes at work session: Committee moved AB559 to do‑pass. No recorded opposing votes were announced during the committee vote.
