Makes appropriations to the Nevada Highway Patrol Division of the Department of Public Safety for the replacement or purchase of vehicles, motorcycles, weapons and certain equipment and a staffing study. (BDR S-1163)
Impact
The appropriations made under AB495 will have a significant impact on state law enforcement operations by ensuring that the Nevada Highway Patrol is adequately equipped to handle modern policing challenges. By updating outdated equipment and purchasing new vehicles, the Division will be able to improve response times, enhance safety for officers, and maintain higher operational standards. Additionally, the funding for a staffing study aims to address workforce optimization within the department.
Summary
Assembly Bill 495 authorizes funding for the Nevada Highway Patrol Division within the Department of Public Safety aimed at upgrading essential operational capabilities. Specifically, the bill allocates a total of $11,948,770 for the replacement of fleet vehicles, along with various other equipment, including motorcycles, weapons, and mobile data computers. These enhancements are critical to maintaining efficient and effective police operations across the state of Nevada.
Contention
While the bill was passed with unanimous support in the Senate, it reflects ongoing discussions about the importance of adequately funding law enforcement to ensure public safety. Some advocacy groups may express concern regarding the prioritization of funding for law enforcement versus community-based initiatives. The straightforward nature of the bill, which focuses on equipment and operational improvements without introducing new regulatory terms, may limit significant points of contention during the legislative review, but the broader implications for funding allocations within public safety budgets will likely be analyzed by various stakeholders.
Makes appropriations to the Nevada Highway Patrol Division of the Department of Public Safety for the purchase and replacement of motorcycles, vehicles and equipment. (BDR S-1214)
Makes appropriations to the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety for the replacement of vehicles, radio equipment, cameras, computer hardware and associated software and certain weapons. (BDR S-1165)
Makes appropriations to the Department of Public Safety for costs related to the Joint Emergency Training Institute and the replacement or purchase of computer hardware and associated software, radio equipment and certain weapons. (BDR S-1162)
Makes appropriations to the Department of Corrections for a staffing study and the replacement or purchase of computer hardware and software and various types of equipment, vehicles and systems. (BDR S-1157)
Makes appropriations to the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety for the replacement of computer hardware and associated software, radio equipment, certain weapons and an information technology system. (BDR S-1164)
Makes appropriations to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the replacement or purchase of certain information technology, vehicles and equipment. (BDR S-1169)
Makes appropriations to the Department of Motor Vehicles for the replacement or purchase of computer hardware and software, office furniture and equipment. (BDR S-1176)
Makes appropriations to the Division of State Parks of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the purchase and replacement of vehicles, equipment, computer and information technology equipment and radios and for certain projects. (BDR S-1216)
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.