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Storey County commissioners ask staff to review SB7 after Nevada special session
Summary
After a briefing on the Nov. 13–19 Nevada special legislative session, the Storey County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to instruct staff and consultants to investigate SB7 and coordinate with NACO about possible legal or procedural challenges.
Will Adler of SilverStick Government Relations briefed the Storey County Board of County Commissioners on the Nov. 13–19 Nevada special session and its outcomes, and commissioners voted to ask staff to look deeper into one measure that could affect local budgets.
Adler told the board the session produced several items of interest and limited statewide changes, but he singled out Senate Bill 7 as potentially the most impactful for county governments. "The most impactful bill I'd say was SB7," Adler said, summarizing that the measure revises provisions related to occupational disease for firefighters and police and could change long‑term benefit eligibility.
Commissioner Mitchell said he was concerned the measure may not have been properly within the governor's proclamation that called the special session and that it moved rapidly through the Legislature. "My understanding is that it has the potential for significant fiscal impacts across local jurisdictions, and there was really no consultation in that regard," Mitchell said. He asked staff to coordinate with the Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) and other partners to determine whether procedural or legal challenges are warranted.
County Manager Austin Osborne acknowledged staff will review the matter and consult legal counsel. "We could look into it," he said, noting legal review would guide whether a challenge is appropriate. Will Adler said his intent in briefing the board was to flag the bills with the greatest potential local impact and to offer assistance in follow‑up.
The board then voted, on a motion by Commissioner Mitchell, "to instruct staff and our consultants to further inquire into SB7 and coordinate with NACO on any further action regarding this bill." The motion passed by voice vote with all present saying "aye."
What happens next: County staff and legal counsel will review SB7’s legislative history, the governor's proclamation, and potential fiscal impacts and report back to the board; no formal legal action was announced at the meeting.
