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Assemblymember Britney Miller, the bill’s sponsor, said the designation would acknowledge the contributions of Muslim Americans and promote public education and cultural understanding. \"Muslim Americans are our coworkers, our neighbors, our friends, our doctors, our teachers,\" Miller said, adding the measure would encourage communities, schools and organizations to highlight Muslim American history and contributions.

Assemblymember Hanadi Nadeem, a co-sponsor and the first Muslim to serve in the Nevada Legislature, told the committee the month would help combat stereotypes and increase cultural competency. \"Recognition of Muslim American Heritage Month promotes understanding and appreciation of Muslim cultures, helping to combat stereotypes and misconceptions,\" Nadeem said.

Nut graf: AB278 would formally designate July of each year as Muslim American Heritage Month in Nevada and require the governor to issue a yearly proclamation encouraging public observance. Proponents said the recognition is an educational tool used by other states and local governments; opponents expressed concern about singling out a religious community and questioned the choice of July.

Details of the proposal

The bill directs the governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging media, state and local officers, nonprofit groups, schools and businesses to observe the month and bring attention to Muslim Americans’ contributions. Miller cited that Clark County adopted a similar resolution last year; she and Nadeem said several other states and U.S. congressional resolutions have recognized Muslim American heritage in various forms.

Public testimony and questions

A long series of callers and in-person witnesses testified overwhelmingly in support. Speakers included community organizers, students, religious leaders, nonprofits and representatives of higher education and civil-rights groups such as the Anti-Defamation League. Supporters described the designation as a low-cost, symbolic step to foster inclusion, provide educational opportunities and oppose discrimination.

Committee members asked about the choice of July. Assemblymember DeLong noted that some jurisdictions and a House resolution have designated January; Miller replied that proponents chose July to remain consistent with Clark County’s earlier resolution. DeLong asked why July was chosen rather than January; Miller said it followed local practice in Clark County and community preference.

Opposition and neutral perspectives

A small number of callers testified in opposition. Opponents voiced objections to giving a month to a religious community and said the choice of July — close to Independence Day — was inappropriate. Committee members and the sponsors repeatedly framed the proposal as celebratory and educational rather than a policy mandate.

No amendments were pending at the hearing; the sponsors said they would accept cosponsors. The committee closed the hearing on AB278 with public comment concluded and did not record a committee vote at that time.

Why this matters

Proponents argued the designation is intended to increase cultural literacy, reduce prejudice and acknowledge the civic contributions of Muslim Americans in Nevada. Opponents framed the measure as misplaced emphasis during a busy legislative session and questioned whether a month-long designation is appropriate for a religiously identified group.

Next steps

The hearing concluded with the sponsors thanking supporters and inviting additional co-sponsors. The bill will return for further committee consideration later in the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","3/20/2025 - Assembly Committee on Government Affairs","oneSentenceSummary","The Assembly Committee on Government Affairs heard Assembly Bill 278, a measure that would designate July as Muslim American Heritage Month in Nevada and ask the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging observance.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NV, Nevada","taxId",78440,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_32":76,"_34":35,"_36":37,"_38":77,"_40":78,"_42":79,"_44":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6628727,"Assembly committee hears bill to create treasurer ‘tech fund’ using small share of tax-sale excess proceeds",3015,1278000,4293000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2714654-ade1d6170738a6e3629a60bef07ba8de&start=1278&end=4293","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2714654-ade1d6170738a6e3629a60bef07ba8de/thumbnail_1278000.jpg","/articles/6628727/Nevada/Assembly-committee-hears-bill-to-create-treasurer-tech-fund-using-small-share-of-tax-sale-excess-proceeds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628727-e2df053e32be1b798492fe007dba91eb/orig.mp4?Expires=1769888246&Signature=O6u~KDB280zUXKwInGyuDR6ZdXrRH5NGTRzKf5hlvQol8S6sgQycHGbe4pyoAaUaKFM93vgTulVS496G6mWHROuESqpL3RPs7ydiGOEybgGC8AhEjEghd1V~InsD8v76tn9UHuu4tH4TTN8uVU7PtmjM0EJkJMpJZD34cVnTsmuhpi5RwTey3gvfxfmmzeioQk1fiQqNFFP2KxelgQKEZHfh53yVdJt7k3Qr9h1tV7ohAdO64Qs3213maSYGPCf2YPv22aNWSCR33~o8pebtb8WO3Ma5OSueeaco1ZfaA34OtAykpvwF3s7nu1xeHPmBRH6akdsS1z3ps-MD7bqr5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","CARSON CITY — The Assembly Committee on Government Affairs heard Assembly Bill 133 on the proposed creation of a treasurer technology fund that would divert a small portion of excess proceeds from county tax-delinquent property sales to pay for hardware, software and staff training in county treasurer offices.

Assemblymember Lisonbee Gurr, the bill’s sponsor, introduced the measure and said it grew out of discussions with county treasurers in rural Nevada. \"By ensuring our county treasurers have the resources they need, we can bolster their ability to serve our constituents effectively,\" Gurr said.

The bill would add a treasurer tech fund modeled on existing language now used for county assessors and recorders. Andrew Raizer, Carson City treasurer and president of the Association of County Treasurers of Nevada, told the committee the fund is meant to supplement — not supplant — existing county technology budgets. \"It is not intended to be a primary funding source nor a cure-all,\" Raizer said.

Nut graf: AB133 would allocate a fixed formula of excess proceeds from tax-sale transactions into a separate interest-bearing account; after one year, if excess proceeds are unclaimed, five percent of those proceeds would be deposited into a county treasurer tech fund that could be used for technology purchases, maintenance, employee training and professional services. The bill also would cap fees recovery agents may charge owners seeking excess proceeds at 10 percent and require an annual report to the county commission by July 1.

Key details and mechanics

Raizer described how excess proceeds are handled under state law: the county initially receives $300 plus the first 10 percent of the first $10,000 (an example Raizer summarized as $1,300), and remaining excess proceeds are held in a separate interest-bearing account for one year. If no valid claim is filed during that year, remaining funds revert to county property, and the proposed bill would then permit the treasurer to allocate 5 percent of those unclaimed excess proceeds into the treasurer tech fund, with the remainder going into the county general fund.

The bill also includes a 10 percent cap on fees charged by recovery agents who help former property owners claim excess proceeds. Raizer listed typical uses the fund could support: data conversions, kiosks, language services, enhanced cybersecurity and staff training for systems such as Tyler Munis.

Questions and concerns from lawmakers

Several lawmakers asked whether the proposal effectively earmarks money that otherwise would be available to county officials. \"How is this not dividing that up even more?\" asked Assemblymember Carter, who expressed concern that the bill would parse already-limited county revenues. Raizer replied that excess proceeds are volatile and should not be treated as reliable recurring revenue. \"This is not money that you can count on,\" he said, noting some counties have tax sales only rarely.

Other members suggested adding guardrails. Vice Chair Winn and Assemblymember Flanagan asked about caps on fund accumulation and whether population or county-size adjustments would be appropriate; Raizer said he would take those suggestions back to the association membership. Assemblymember Gurr urged support, saying the provision would particularly help smaller counties with limited tax bases.

Support and testimony

The Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) testified in support, saying the fund could improve taxpayer access to services across all 17 counties. Individual treasurers and a Lincoln County commissioner also voiced support on behalf of smaller counties, describing expected proceeds as modest in many rural jurisdictions but potentially meaningful.

No formal committee vote was recorded during the hearing. The sponsor said he planned to circulate additional co-sponsors and said he would consider amendments suggested during questioning.

Why this matters

Supporters framed AB133 as a modest, targeted way to help treasurer offices modernize and reduce labor-intensive tasks such as manual check processing and legacy data conversions. Opponents and some committee members asked for limits to avoid creating an open-ended earmark and sought more data on how much revenue larger counties might generate under the proposal.

Next steps

The committee closed the hearing on AB133 and opened the next bill. The sponsor said he would pursue additional co-sponsors and work with county treasurers on potential technical changes and guardrails before further action.

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