Nevada 2023 Regular Session

Nevada Assembly Bill AB495

Introduced

5/10/23

Refer

5/10/23

Report Pass

5/30/23

Engrossed

5/31/23

Refer

5/31/23

Report Pass

6/3/23

Enrolled

6/9/23

Chaptered

6/12/23

Passed

6/12/23

Caption

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 By updating outdated equipment and purchasing new vehicles, the Division will be able to improve response times, enhance safety for officers, and maintain higher operational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.

Latest NV AB495 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NV AB576

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)

NV SB489

Makes appropriations to the Department of Corrections for the purchase and replacement of certain equipment and furniture. (BDR S-1207)

NV SB490

Makes appropriations to the Department of Corrections for the purchase and replacement of equipment at certain prisons. (BDR S-1208)

NV AB575

Makes appropriations to the Department of Public Safety for the replacement of computer hardware, equipment and associated software, vehicles and furniture and for information technology projects and a recruiting campaign. (BDR S-1213)

NV AB572

Makes appropriations to the Department of Corrections for the replacement and purchase of certain equipment and furniture. (BDR S-1206)

NV SB475

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)

NV AB564

Makes an appropriation to the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Administration for the replacement and purchase of vehicles. (BDR S-1183)

NV SB491

Makes appropriations to the Training Division of the Department of Public Safety for the replacement of equipment, computer hardware and associated software, beds and mattresses and for maintenance projects and services. (BDR S-1212)

NV SB492

Makes appropriations to the State Department of Agriculture for the purchase of software and the replacement of equipment. (BDR S-1210)

NV AB569

Makes appropriations to the Department of Veterans Services for certain vehicles and equipment. (BDR S-1192)

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