Condemns the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol and denounces the use of presidential pardons and commutations to absolve the rioters. (BDR R-991)
Summary
Assembly Joint Resolution 14 is a nonbinding legislative resolution that condemns the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, characterizes it as an assault on the rule of law and democratic institutions, and specifically denounces the assault on law enforcement officers during the riot. The resolution also criticizes President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025 pardons and commutations for participants in the attack, arguing that those actions absolve serious criminal conduct and undermine accountability.
The resolution directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies to federal leadership and Nevada’s congressional delegation. It does not amend Nevada statutes, create new penalties, or change state agency duties; instead, it serves as an official statement of the Nevada Legislature’s position on the events of January 6 and the subsequent pardons and commutations.
Impact
AJR14 has no direct effect on Nevada state law, regulations, or appropriations because it is a joint resolution expressing the Legislature’s views rather than a bill creating or amending statutes. Its practical impact is symbolic and political: it places Nevada’s official condemnation of the Capitol attack and the pardons into the legislative record and communicates that position to federal officials and Nevada’s congressional delegation.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment reflected in the bill text and vote history is strongly condemnatory toward the January 6 attack and toward the pardons and commutations issued to participants. The Assembly final passage vote of 27-15 suggests the resolution had majority support but also notable opposition, indicating that while the measure aligned with many members’ views on accountability and law enforcement, it was not unanimous.
Contention
The main point of contention is the resolution’s explicit criticism of President Trump’s pardons and commutations, which some members likely viewed as a partisan or unnecessary expansion beyond condemning the riot itself. Supporters emphasize the attack on law enforcement, the disruption of the peaceful transfer of power, and the need for accountability, while opponents appear to have objected to the resolution’s framing, its focus on federal executive clemency, or both. The 27-15 vote reflects that the condemnation of January 6 was broadly accepted, but the resolution’s political implications were divisive.
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