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Sen. Robin Titus, R-Western Nevada, introduced the measure and turned the presentation to Catherine Villasenor, an intern who summarized Thompson’s biography: born in Norway in 1827, Thompson immigrated to the United States, fashioned long oak skis from memories of Norwegian winter travel, and from about 1856 to 1876 carried mail across the Sierra Nevada between Placerville, Calif., and Genoa, Nevada. Villasenor described Thompson’s 90-mile treks through deep snow carrying heavy packs, his rescues of stranded travelers, and his attempts to petition the federal government for compensation (which Villasenor said were unsuccessful). The resolution notes April 30, 2027, as the 200th anniversary of Thompson’s birth and urges issuance of a commemorative stamp.

Support and testimony: Steve McMartin Wills and members of the Snowshoe Thompson chapter of E Clampus Vitus, the Friends of Snowshoe Thompson and the Genoa Historical Society testified in support. Bryce Lister, appearing in Carson City for the friends group, said local books and pamphlets recount Thompson’s life and that a stamp would help honor his legacy and educate the public. Caller Oscar Williams said a 200th birthday commemoration could draw international attention and tourism to northwestern Nevada.

Committee questions and clarifications: Members asked whether the proposed stamp would be a “forever” stamp or another denomination; Titus said the Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee and USPS would decide denomination and that the sponsor’s role was to request consideration for a commemorative stamp for the bicentennial. Members also asked about local resources such as the Genoa Historical Society and local publications documenting Thompson’s life.

Outcome and next steps: The committee heard the presentation and public testimony and closed the hearing; no committee vote occurred in the session. Titus asked that the measure be supported as a way to recognize a historical figure’s service connecting Nevada and regional history.

Ending note: Supporters described the resolution as a symbolic recognition ahead of the bicentennial; the committee closed the hearing and moved on to other business.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5/1/2025 - Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections","oneSentenceSummary","Senate Joint Resolution 9 (SJR 9), presented by Sen. Robin Titus, requests that the Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee and the Postmaster General consider issuing a commemorative postage stamp honoring John “Snowshoe” Thompson.","taxTitle","2025 Legislature NV, Nevada","taxId",78440,"location","Nevada","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6572336,"Committee hears SJR 1 urging Congress to improve surviving-spouse military retirement benefits",1288,1339000,2627000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3174273-6508a48e0aebc755fd12ca32620a2cec&start=1339&end=2627","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3174273-6508a48e0aebc755fd12ca32620a2cec/thumbnail_1339000.jpg","/articles/6572336/Nevada/Committee-hears-SJR-1-urging-Congress-to-improve-surviving-spouse-military-retirement-benefits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572336-bcec5cefd8a9d7ccf8d933f30545bd3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770524320&Signature=GFlj2bnJkGwEHIVxmPuqWBjTVIY-2sQ-POi8y1GVYwzHSTQeRuRo6jUUS4UIQBLjqXIBDK2k9OVALwPyJAKxeOVKXrnenNJwh1WJB7-jX7NYV4Tl7f835Byl7Sqjah-anuCN951rtHNGLdWmGANTzR6HwmhXAIoGDSy6ZRQ4~FRrSD1H1-kXSdIMtn6jIT8CrRfbGJ4rygph5Hy6eLr~Tn3NhyXOtzqk1YPwlPVYjvENgvSvrSqK-I7sGH07xY11-~6osyXGqPqdPKZZsuiZfwFUXdjvZTr~HaeLDoo8gnd33iKI-tKUbm8SOLcdaZyuNdcaovQeicL4JDZeiNOvTA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR 1) was presented to the Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections by Sen. Lisa Krasner calling on Congress to consider legislation to provide surviving spouses of military retirees with an amount equal to the veteran’s military retirement pay.

Sen. Lisa Krasner, R-District 16, described the limits of existing federal programs and said SJR 1 urges Congress to simplify and improve survivor benefits. Krasner summarized the federal Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), which provides an annuity to an enrolled surviving spouse but currently caps that payment at a maximum of 55% of the deceased service member’s retirement pay. She cited Department of Defense figures (as presented) that Nevada has more than 30,000 military retirees and roughly 3,700 surviving spouses receiving SBP annuities in fiscal year 2022–23.

Why it matters: Supporters said awarding surviving spouses more of a deceased veteran’s retirement pay would recognize the spouse’s sacrifices and provide financial security. Veterans organizations said the current program is inadequate for many surviving spouses who had to forego careers to support service members.

Support and testimony: Witnesses in support included Fred Wagner, representing the Nevada chapters of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Disabled American Veterans (DAV), who called awarding 100% of a veteran’s retirement pay to a surviving spouse “a recognition of the spouse’s invaluable contribution and sacrifices.” Andrew Lapelvic, state chairman of the United Veterans Legislative Council for Nevada, and retired service members including Mark Vlastin and John Strahan also testified in support.

Committee clarifications: Assemblymember Moore asked whether the proposed assistance would apply only to retirees who signed up for the Survivor Benefit Plan. Krasner said an amendment worked on with a cosponsor (Sen. Daley) specified that the benefit would require sign-up, meaning the program would not automatically apply to all retirees without enrollment. Krasner and witnesses discussed complexities of federal calculations and other federal death-benefit programs.

Outcome and next steps: The committee took testimony and closed the hearing; there was no recorded committee vote during this session. SJR 1, as a joint resolution urging federal action, would send the legislature’s position to Congress if adopted in this or a later committee vote.

Ending note: Supporters urged the committee to forward the resolution to communicate Nevada’s support for changes to the SBP and related federal survivor-benefit rules.","Senate Joint Resolution 1 (SJR 1) was presented by Sen. Lisa Krasner asking Congress to consider legislation to provide surviving spouses of military retirees an amount equal to the veteran’s retirement pay.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6572340,"Committee hears bill to require inaugural committees to report finances, expand candidate stock disclosures",1200,119000,1319000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3174273-6508a48e0aebc755fd12ca32620a2cec&start=119&end=1319","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3174273-6508a48e0aebc755fd12ca32620a2cec/thumbnail_119000.jpg","/articles/6572340/Nevada/Committee-hears-bill-to-require-inaugural-committees-to-report-finances-expand-candidate-stock-disclosures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6572340-c8ba7ccb7bc975f9c62793d856c906c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770524320&Signature=dGdopsOqscHet0YW3659XnMsu5QhEOzDkglSDg4v0C~uWfzIBc8kZmQTRmCj8oIUYGxhMrMHGXYe52wJU7LLDpAqrdshWci3Zlfit0GxcLRBkhYEMut9Dfx8rZw7s4pzLr9yaioApya7S7YKWvRGR7KPbvfMMLD~Rywg10-kFiP-~p4-rVT4tdOKIAyaUDwU~H935u3fwMhrgmyyS5wAXInFQbhAVGRH3xpKAaZv2W7VXJaBci57rwat3exc5H6zN1bU629WsDMW9ZqIL5z~~fNAz6iGH3RcDO1pR7bs0L9sXuToXWbJce9wSWF6YylfhJ5EXDDPhuoxBiZ81OK1ng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A hearing of the Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections opened on SB 414, a bill presented by Sen. Melanie Scheibel that would require inaugural committees to file campaign-finance reports and would expand elected-official financial disclosures to capture certain stock and company holdings.

Sen. Melanie Scheibel, D-Las Vegas, told the committee SB 414 has two main goals: to require inaugural committees — the committees candidates form after election but before taking office — to file the same campaign finance reports required of candidates and political action committees, and to change the candidate financial-disclosure threshold so that ownership of more than 1% of a company or holdings valued above $5,000 must be disclosed. “By requiring the disclosure whether it is a larger — whether it is the 1% interest in the corporation or it is greater than $5,000 we now capture both of these situations,” Scheibel said during her presentation.

Why it matters: Proponents say the measure will close a reporting gap and give voters clearer information about who is funding inaugural events and whether inaugural accounts are being used for political expenditures. Opponents said the bill would increase reporting burdens and discourage people from running for office.

Details of the proposal: Scheibel said the bill’s provisions appear in multiple sections. The disclosure change is primarily in subsection 7 (page 3), which separates the existing 1% rule from a new dollar-based threshold. Sections 3 through 5 define who is subject to the inaugural-committee requirements and set out the reporting obligations; subsection 6 establishes timing for filing inaugural-committee reports (Scheibel described it as “no later than the ninetieth day following the first day of the regular session of the Legislature immediately following their inauguration”). The bill, as introduced, applies reporting rules to all six statewide elected constitutional officers, Scheibel said.

Committee questions and clarifications: Members pressed on how mutual funds and diversified portfolios would be treated. Assemblymember Miller asked whether mutual-fund investments might unintentionally create reportable holdings. Scheibel said the intent is a general disclosure of mutual-fund investments and that the candidate would be responsible for determining whether any single investment exceeds the $5,000 threshold. “The purpose is for people who have large investment portfolios that they are making a generalized disclosure of those investments,” she said.

Public testimony: Opponents who phoned or appeared in person argued the bill would deter candidates without campaign staff. Janine Hanson, state chair of the Independent American Party, said additional reporting “suppresses a lot of candidates” and is burdensome for small challengers. Caller Kimberly Fergus said the proposal “veers into privacy invasion” and could be weaponized; Oscar Williams and Lynn Chapman also testified in opposition, citing compliance burdens for small campaigns.

Outcome and next steps: The committee recorded the presentation and public testimony and closed the hearing; there was no formal vote recorded during the session. Scheibel said she is available to answer follow-up questions offline.

Ending note: The hearing closed with members thanking the presenter; the committee will consider the bill in its regular committee process. No amendment was put on the record during the hearing.","A hearing of the Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections opened on SB 414, a bill presented by Sen. Melanie Scheibel that would require inaugural committees to file campaign-finance reports and would expand elected-official financial disclosures to capture certain stock and company holdings.","actionData","errors"]

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