While the 79th Nevada Legislative Session just passed the halfway mark, at the time of this publication, Legislators will be wrapping it up in approximately thirty days on June 5, 2017. Bills not passed out of committee by April 14th died, unless a waiver was extended. Additionally, bills must pass out of the first house by April 25th, the second committee by May 19th, and second house by May 26th or die. With the approaching deadlines, time is quickly running out to contact your representative on issues important to you. To see complete bill details, sponsors of bills, current status of bills and to find contact information, visit Nevada’s legislative website NELIS https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/79th2017
With the election of the first African American Assembly Speaker joining African American Senate Majority Leader in controlling both houses, Black Nevadans have a tremendous interest in this legislative session and hopes for advancements of a community often marginalized in policy decisions. This session is gearing up to deliver on much needed social justice concerns. Each session, Clark County Black Caucus adopts a Legislative Black Agenda. Go to www.CCBlackCaucus.com to see additional bills you should be aware of and the legislative agenda. I’ve attempted to highlight a few bills addressing issues Black Nevadans have expressed interest in over the years below.
Call your State Representative and ask them to support the following bills:
SB373 – Requires appointment of a Minority Affairs Analyst Manager (passed 1st committee)
AB303 – Ban private prisons (passed 1st committee)
AB384 – Ban the box (passed 1st committee)
SB516 – Apprenticeship programs & career and technical training in CCSD (passed 1st committee) Note: Lack of CTA programs in high schools with high Black student populations must be addressed in CCSD if they are to have the same opportunities as peers.
AB181 – Restoration of civil rights (passed 1st committee)
AB180 – Juvenile Justice Bill of Rights (passed Assembly with constitutional majority and headed to the Senate)
SB306 – Pilot training program for offenders and access to telecommunication and education (passed 1st committee)
SB126 – Small business loan program (passed 1st committee)
AB186 – Pre-K program in every school (passed 1st committee) Note: Unfunded Mandate. Funding is not included in Governor’s budget, and therefore legislature will have to determine how they will pay for it.
AB70 – Redevelopment funds (passed by Assembly with a constitutional majority and moves to Senate)
AB196 – Certified cultural competency for educators (passed Assembly floor vote and moves to Senate)
AB275 – Requires the establishment of a protocol for student success (passed 1st committee)
AB316 – Medication services to offenders prior to release (passed 1st committee)
SB368 – Search and seizure property provisions (waiver granted)
AB259 – Vacating certain judgements (pass 1st committee)
AB144 - Creates Nevada Advisory Commission on Mentoring (passed 1st committee)
SB132 – Assists credit deficient students with additional time to graduate (waiver granted)
AB482 – Career and Technical Education Programs Grant (passed Assembly with constitutional majority)
Ask your State Representative to amend the following bills:
SB178 – NV Education Funding Formula (waiver granted) Note: Asking for an additional funding designation to include “lowest proficient students” and provide additional resources they need. Currently, proposed amendments include long term English Second Language Learners and Gifted & Talented students. Nevada cannot ignore the needs of our least proficient students and take seriously the proficiency gap.
AB447 - Victory Schools (passed 1st committee) Note: CCBC is asking for additional funding for students in poverty comparable to ZOOM Schools funding currently proposed at $80Million (Victory) vs $142Million (ZOOM)
AB409 – Removing requirement students read by grade 3 (passed 1st committee) Note: CCBC does not support extending the mandate to fifth grade.
SB441 – Workforce development grants (Passed 1st committee) Note: CCBC recommends adding language “Compliance with U.S. Department of Labor C.F.R. Sec 30.29 and 30.30”
SB357 – Apprenticeship requirements on public works (passed 1st committee) Note: CCBC recommends adding language “Compliance with U.S. Department of Labor C.F.R. Sec 30.29 and 30.30”
Yvette Williams is a community advocate and Chair/Founder of the Clark County Black Caucus, a non-partisan community organization driven 100% by volunteer members registered to vote. Follow her on twitter @YvetteBWilliams or contact her at ClarkCountyBlackCaucus@gmail.com for more information.
With the election of the first African American Assembly Speaker joining African American Senate Majority Leader in controlling both houses, Black Nevadans have a tremendous interest in this legislative session and hopes for advancements of a community often marginalized in policy decisions. This session is gearing up to deliver on much needed social justice concerns. Each session, Clark County Black Caucus adopts a Legislative Black Agenda. Go to www.CCBlackCaucus.com to see additional bills you should be aware of and the legislative agenda. I’ve attempted to highlight a few bills addressing issues Black Nevadans have expressed interest in over the years below.
Call your State Representative and ask them to support the following bills:
SB373 – Requires appointment of a Minority Affairs Analyst Manager (passed 1st committee)
AB303 – Ban private prisons (passed 1st committee)
AB384 – Ban the box (passed 1st committee)
SB516 – Apprenticeship programs & career and technical training in CCSD (passed 1st committee) Note: Lack of CTA programs in high schools with high Black student populations must be addressed in CCSD if they are to have the same opportunities as peers.
AB181 – Restoration of civil rights (passed 1st committee)
AB180 – Juvenile Justice Bill of Rights (passed Assembly with constitutional majority and headed to the Senate)
SB306 – Pilot training program for offenders and access to telecommunication and education (passed 1st committee)
SB126 – Small business loan program (passed 1st committee)
AB186 – Pre-K program in every school (passed 1st committee) Note: Unfunded Mandate. Funding is not included in Governor’s budget, and therefore legislature will have to determine how they will pay for it.
AB70 – Redevelopment funds (passed by Assembly with a constitutional majority and moves to Senate)
AB196 – Certified cultural competency for educators (passed Assembly floor vote and moves to Senate)
AB275 – Requires the establishment of a protocol for student success (passed 1st committee)
AB316 – Medication services to offenders prior to release (passed 1st committee)
SB368 – Search and seizure property provisions (waiver granted)
AB259 – Vacating certain judgements (pass 1st committee)
AB144 - Creates Nevada Advisory Commission on Mentoring (passed 1st committee)
SB132 – Assists credit deficient students with additional time to graduate (waiver granted)
AB482 – Career and Technical Education Programs Grant (passed Assembly with constitutional majority)
Ask your State Representative to amend the following bills:
SB178 – NV Education Funding Formula (waiver granted) Note: Asking for an additional funding designation to include “lowest proficient students” and provide additional resources they need. Currently, proposed amendments include long term English Second Language Learners and Gifted & Talented students. Nevada cannot ignore the needs of our least proficient students and take seriously the proficiency gap.
AB447 - Victory Schools (passed 1st committee) Note: CCBC is asking for additional funding for students in poverty comparable to ZOOM Schools funding currently proposed at $80Million (Victory) vs $142Million (ZOOM)
AB409 – Removing requirement students read by grade 3 (passed 1st committee) Note: CCBC does not support extending the mandate to fifth grade.
SB441 – Workforce development grants (Passed 1st committee) Note: CCBC recommends adding language “Compliance with U.S. Department of Labor C.F.R. Sec 30.29 and 30.30”
SB357 – Apprenticeship requirements on public works (passed 1st committee) Note: CCBC recommends adding language “Compliance with U.S. Department of Labor C.F.R. Sec 30.29 and 30.30”
Yvette Williams is a community advocate and Chair/Founder of the Clark County Black Caucus, a non-partisan community organization driven 100% by volunteer members registered to vote. Follow her on twitter @YvetteBWilliams or contact her at ClarkCountyBlackCaucus@gmail.com for more information.
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