Governmental Affairs

State Affairs

Foremost among the responsibilities of the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association (NHLA) is representing all components of the lodging industry and providing advocacy and protection with legislative and regulatory bodies in Nevada. The NHLA is the only state lodging organization representing the public policy interests of the lodging industry and its employees and guests throughout Nevada.

• Alerts
• Nevada State Agency Links
• State of Nevada Website
• Nevada State Legislative Session Information
• 75th Session Bill Information
• Elected Officials & Agencies
• State Regulatory Agencies
• Gaming Control Board
• Lodging Industry Profile

In 2009, the NHLA lobbying effort will be conducted by the law firm of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP. With over 50 years of service in Nevada, McDonald Carano Wilson LLP has a deep understanding of the Nevada legal system and is well known throughout the state. With offices in both Reno and Las Vegas, the two primary commercial centers of Nevada, and attorneys providing services in a variety of areas, this legal firm represents a broad range of clients in the world of business and is considered one of the state's leading industry experts.

2009 Session

The 75th Session of the Nevada Legislature will begin on February 2, 2009.

• BDR List - Bill Draft Requests
• BDR Forms - Bill Draft Request Forms for Association of Counties, Constitutional Officer, Executive Branch, Judicial Branch and Local Government
• 120-Day Calendar - This calendar has not yet been approved by the Committee to Consult with the Director
• Events (Social) Calendar - Events Calendar for the 75th Session
• Lobbyist Information - Lobbyist Lists and Reports
• Press Information - Information for the Media
• Wireless Information - Wireless Instruction Packet

24th Special Session (2008)

The 24th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature began on June 27, 2008, at 10:00 AM and adjourned sine die on June 27, 2008, at 10:22 PM.

• Bill Information - 24th Special Session Bills and Bill Information
• Journals - Record of Daily Floor Actions
• Histories - Record of Daily Actions on Bills
• Search - Search 24th Special Session Information and Documents
• Proclamation - Governor Gibbons' Proclamation calling the Legislature into the 24th Special Session.
• Legislator Information - Legislators of the 24th Special Session
• Wireless Information - Wireless Instruction Packet