Nevada civil rights groups unite in support of SB 422 at Carson City hearing
May 21, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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The Senate Committee on Finance convened on May 21, 2025, to discuss several key legislative proposals, with a significant focus on a bill aimed at enhancing civil rights protections in Nevada.
Multiple organizations expressed their support for the bill during the meeting. Kayla Miese, a civil rights analyst with the ACLU of Nevada, voiced strong backing for the legislation, emphasizing its importance for civil rights in the state. Esmeralda Vasquez from Strategies 360, representing the Campaign Legal Center, also expressed support, highlighting the bill's potential impact on fair electoral practices.
Paul Luna, deputy director of Battle Born Progress, joined the chorus of supporters, reinforcing the bill's significance. Jessica Munger from Silver State Equality, a statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, echoed these sentiments, affirming the bill's alignment with their mission. Rudy Zamora, advocacy director for Chicanos Por La Casa, and William Moore, Nevada Civic Engagement Director with Mi Familia Nacional, both added their voices in favor of the legislation, underscoring a broad coalition of support from various community organizations.
The meeting showcased a unified front among advocates for civil rights, indicating strong community backing for the proposed legislation. The committee's discussions will likely influence the bill's progression through the legislative process, as stakeholders continue to rally for its approval.
Multiple organizations expressed their support for the bill during the meeting. Kayla Miese, a civil rights analyst with the ACLU of Nevada, voiced strong backing for the legislation, emphasizing its importance for civil rights in the state. Esmeralda Vasquez from Strategies 360, representing the Campaign Legal Center, also expressed support, highlighting the bill's potential impact on fair electoral practices.
Paul Luna, deputy director of Battle Born Progress, joined the chorus of supporters, reinforcing the bill's significance. Jessica Munger from Silver State Equality, a statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, echoed these sentiments, affirming the bill's alignment with their mission. Rudy Zamora, advocacy director for Chicanos Por La Casa, and William Moore, Nevada Civic Engagement Director with Mi Familia Nacional, both added their voices in favor of the legislation, underscoring a broad coalition of support from various community organizations.
The meeting showcased a unified front among advocates for civil rights, indicating strong community backing for the proposed legislation. The committee's discussions will likely influence the bill's progression through the legislative process, as stakeholders continue to rally for its approval.
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