Nevada Revised Statutes 218D.050 – General powers and duties of Legislative Counsel and Legal Division regarding legislative measures
1. The Legislative Counsel and the Legal Division shall not prepare or assist in the preparation of legislative measures for or during a regular session unless:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 218D.050
- Concurrent resolution: A legislative measure, designated "S. Con. Res." and numbered consecutively upon introduction, generally employed to address the sentiments of both chambers, to deal with issues or matters affecting both houses, such as a concurrent budget resolution, or to create a temporary joint committee. Concurrent resolutions are not submitted to the President/Governor and thus do not have the force of law.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(a) Authorized by NRS 218D.100 to 218D.220, inclusive, another specific statute, a joint rule or a concurrent resolution; or
(b) Directed by the Legislature or the Legislative Commission.
2. The Legislative Counsel and the Legal Division shall not prepare or assist in the preparation of legislative measures for or during a special session unless:
(a) Authorized by a joint rule or concurrent resolution; or
(b) Directed by the Legislature or the Legislative Commission.
3. During a regular or special session, the Legislative Counsel and the Legal Division shall provide the Legislature with legal, technical and other appropriate services concerning any legislative measure properly before the Legislature or any committee of the Legislature for consideration.