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The sponsors said current law can leave gaps when a Guardsman is injured or killed while traveling to or performing a state mission. Ken Gray said families have been surprised that state active-duty status did not always produce the same benefits they would expect under federal status. General Waters described a 2023 fatality in which a Guardsman responding to a state call was killed while driving to duty and said the case exposed a disparity between federal and state compensation systems.

The bill would: (1) clarify that for purposes of industrial insurance (state workers’ compensation) a member on state active duty is deemed on duty 24 hours a day for each day of state active duty; (2) clarify the definition of state active duty for the militia; and (3) specify exclusions for members who already receive federal compensation for the same injury, disability or death. The sponsors said the intent is to ensure state-covered members and their families have access to the same kinds of state-level benefits as other state employees when injured on a state mission.

Heidi Clarkson of the committee’s legal staff told the panel that language in the bill’s first reprint does not itself make state compensation literally equal to federal compensation. She said the introduced version had language closer to federal equivalency but the first reprint preserves state benefits under existing industrial-insurance structures; if the committee intends to provide literal federal equivalence the bill must be amended further.

Witnesses including representatives of veterans’ groups and the Nevada National Guard supported the measure. Andrew LePelbit of the United Veterans Legislative Council said the moment a member \"takes one step forward\" on orders they are on mission and should be covered. Sponsors and the Adjutant General acknowledged they will continue to work with counsel and stakeholders to refine statutory language. Committee members asked about retroactivity; General Waters said the Guard is supporting the family involved and would welcome retroactive relief if the Legislature chooses to provide it but noted the bill as drafted does not include retroactive language.

No formal committee action was recorded at the hearing; counsel and sponsors indicated additional work on draft language is expected.

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Flanagan said the current site displays only the day's calendar, which requires users to know in advance which public bodies will meet. \"If you don't know the group is meeting, you don't even know to go look for that meeting,\" she said, arguing a three-day view will allow constituents, organizations and businesses to preview and plan to participate in public meetings.

The bill would complement an earlier requirement established by legislation in 2013 (cited in testimony as AB 445 of the 2013 session) that directed the Department of Administration to maintain a centralized posting location for public-body notices. Supporters including the Nevada Directing Association, cities and trade groups told the committee that showing three days on the public calendar would increase government accountability and accessibility with minimal technical cost.

Senator Neal asked whether the proposal would force local agencies to change meeting times; Flanagan said the change would not alter scheduling decisions by cities and counties but would make the state website's calendar view reflect the three-day notice already required by open-meeting statutes. David Cherry of the City of Henderson and other municipal representatives said they support the bill.

No opposition testimony was recorded. The sponsor said the change is largely technical and cost-neutral because it requires modifying calendar code rather than imposing new posting obligations on local governments.

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\"Due to the demanding nature of their work, peace officers face different and often greater health and wellness risk than the general public,\" Torres Faucette said, summarizing testimony that cited studies linking policing to PTSD, depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. The bill was recommended by the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Government Affairs.

AB 433 would require the task force to review existing state policies and personal-wellness initiatives and to submit a written report and recommendations to the Senate and Assembly for the next legislative session. Torres Faucette told the committee members must be appointed by Oct. 1, 2025; she also said a small amendment would clarify firefighter representation so it could include labor organizations.

Joshua Martinez of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department told the committee Metro has established a standalone wellness bureau with clinicians and peer-support members. \"Last year we didn't have one suicide on our police organization,\" Martinez said, attributing that to the wellness bureau's work.

Firefighters and firefighter unions endorsed the bill. Ryan Beeman of the Professional Firefighters of Nevada said many first responders avoid seeking help because of stigma and confidentiality concerns. He said unions often bear costs for peer support and that wellness services vary across departments.

Municipal government representatives including Randy Robinson (City of Las Vegas) and David Cherry (City of Henderson) expressed support and said they expect the task force to produce recommendations that could improve retention and job performance. No opponents testified and the committee closed the hearing with the sponsor indicating further amendments might be filed.

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\"Transparency is a critical component of government,\" Torres Fawcett said, citing chapter 239 of the Nevada Revised Statutes and the law’s finding that the public should have \"prompt access to inspect, copy or receive a copy of public books and records to the extent permitted by law.\" She said the task force responds to complaints about long waiting periods, denials and legal hurdles reported to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Government Affairs.

The bill would require the task force to submit a report with recommendations to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Government Affairs and to the 2027 Legislature. Members must be appointed no later than Oct. 31, 2025, and the act would expire June 30, 2027. Torres Fawcett said membership is balanced \"—5 transparency advocates and 5 government representatives\"—to encourage agreement among stakeholders.

Committee members pressed for clarifications about coverage and membership. Senator Neal asked whether the task force should specifically review the policies of existing citizen review boards; Torres Fawcett said she was open to adding language or members to address that concern. Senator Daley and others noted legal complexity around custody, redaction costs and attorney time, and said the group’s work would need to address differing local practices and statutory balancing tests the courts apply to privacy versus public interest.

Supporters who testified said they backed a deliberative stakeholder process. Trey Abney of the Nevada Broadcasters Association told the committee the association supports the bill and expects it will require more than one session to resolve disagreements. David Cherry, government affairs manager for the City of Henderson and a representative of an urban-cities consortium, and Kelly McNeil (listed in testimony) said local governments share the goal of transparency but emphasized the need to protect sensitive information and comply with federal privacy and public-safety requirements.

The committee closed the hearing with no recorded votes. Torres Fawcett told the panel she will continue stakeholder discussions and is open to language changes before a potential work session.

If enacted as described, the task force would be a time-limited study group charged with producing policy recommendations to address inconsistent public-records practices across Nevada jurisdictions.

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Colonel Sirfolio said the change \"allows a clear delineation of current senior level command structure for the state.\" Dan Waters said the office would formalize duties already performed by senior staff members who oversee domestic operations and the Joint Staff; he told the committee the change would carry no additional state cost because the position would not receive separate compensation.

Witnesses including veterans’ groups supported the bill’s clarity of command. Andrew LePelbit of the United Veterans Legislative Council said a clearly defined second-in-command is \"critical in any military organization\" and endorsed the measure.

Senators asked administrative questions about pay and duties. Senator Neal asked whether the deputy and the federal assistant adjutant generals would be unclassified state employees and whether pay would differ. Waters and Colonel Sirfolio said the appointments would not add pay and that any additional duties would be performed within existing structures and ranks.

The committee took testimony and no opposition was recorded. The sponsor and witnesses said they would be available for follow-up questions; the hearing closed without a vote.

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Lawmakers hear bill to clarify state active-duty coverage, benefits for Nevada National Guard members

Bill would require state website to display three days of public-body meetings to improve transparency

Bill would create 'Purple Ribbon' task force to study firefighter and peace officer wellness

Nevada bill would create public records task force to study access, costs and dispute resolution

AB 41 would codify a deputy adjutant general role to clarify Nevada National Guard command structure