NRS 218A.900 Legislative findings and declaration; definitions.

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1. For the purposes of NRS 218A.900 to 218A.940 , inclusive, the Legislature finds and declares that:

(a)The complexities of contemporary civilization and government require the Legislature, in the discharge of its constitutional function, to delegate separately to the Legislative Commission and other committees during regular and special sessions and the legislative interim the finding of essential facts and the preliminary consideration of legislation, and that these subordinate bodies are, therefore, an integral part of the Legislature.

(b)When the Legislature authorizes the use of remote-technology systems for sessions and meetings, such use:

(1)Promotes and facilitates the efficient and effective operation of the sessions and meetings and encourages and fosters participation in the sessions and meetings by enabling persons from remote locations to attend, participate, vote or take any other action in the sessions and meetings even though the persons are not physically present at the sessions and meetings;

(2)Enables Legislators and other public officials to represent their constituents and carry out their official powers, functions, duties and responsibilities at the sessions and meetings; and

(3)During periods of emergency, crisis or disaster, safeguards the workings of the Legislative Department and ensures the continuity and efficacy of its operations at the sessions and meetings and protects the health, safety and welfare of persons who participate in the sessions and meetings by serving as a necessary protective or safety measure to keep the sessions and meetings as safe and free as reasonably possible from danger, risk, harm, injury and peril.

2. As used in NRS 218A.900 to 218A.940 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)“Legislature” means:

(1)The Legislature or either House;

(2)Any committee of either House;

(3)Any joint committee of both Houses; or

(4)Any other committee or commission created or authorized by the Legislature to conduct or perform legislative business at the direction of or on behalf of the Legislature.

Ê The term includes, without limitation, any interim, advisory or other committee or subcommittee.

(b)“Remote-technology system” means any system or other means of communication which is authorized pursuant to any statute, joint rule or rule of either House and which uses any electronic, digital or other similar technology to enable a person from a remote location to attend, participate, vote or take any other action in any session or meeting of the Legislature even though the person is not physically present at the session or meeting. The term includes, without limitation, a remote-technology system authorized pursuant to NRS 218A.800 to 218A.825 , inclusive.