Nevada Assembly Bill AR3

Nevada 2023 Regular Session

• Introduced: 2/6/23
• Enrolled: 2/9/23
• Passed: 2/9/23

Caption

Provides allowances to the members of the Assembly for periodicals, stamps, stationery and communications. (BDR R-907)

Impact

The resolution outlines financial provisions aimed at ensuring that Assembly members can adequately cover their communication costs. By formalizing these allowances, AR3 provides members with essential resources necessary to perform their legislative duties effectively. The bill may influence future budgets as it delineates specific allocations that the State Controller is mandated to certify and pay, potentially setting a precedent for how allowances are handled for legislative bodies in the future.

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 3, also known as AR3, provides specific allowances to members of the Assembly for various communication-related expenses. The bill allows each Assembly member to receive $60 for periodicals, stamps, and stationery, and an additional $2,800 for telephone use. Furthermore, it grants a higher allowance of $900 for the Speaker, Speaker Pro Tempore, Majority Floor Leader, Minority Floor Leader, and chairs of each standing committee for postage and communication charges.

Contention

While the bill primarily focuses on financial allowances, it does raise occasional discussion on the appropriateness of government funds being allocated for such expenses. Critics may argue that more oversight is needed regarding how these allowances are utilized, ensuring that taxpayer money is spent wisely. However, no significant points of contention have been noted from the provided discussions and voting history, indicating a general consensus on the necessity of these allowances.