Gov. Sisolak announces special Nevada legislative session to convene Friday
Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Thursday that he was calling for a special session, beginning Friday, to address redistricting. The planned date of the session was determined after coordinating with legislative leadership.
The formal proclamation to convene a special session of the Nevada State Legislature will be issued by the Governor’s Office tomorrow when State offices are re-opened after the Veterans Day holiday, according to a news release. The session will convene at 1 p.m.
“Today, I am focused on honoring and paying tribute to Nevada’s Veterans for all they have done for our State and for our country. Beginning on Friday, I look forward to working with members of the Nevada Legislature on this important topic,” said Gov. Sisolak in the news release. “I look forward to an efficient and productive session to fulfill the constitutional obligation ensuring representation is reflective of our population according to the latest Census figures.”
Assembly Republican Leader Dr. Robin Titus released the following statement on Friday’s special session:
“We are a true swing state with 38% of voters who do not identify with the Democrat Party or Republican Party. The increasing trend of nonpartisan voters will continue for the next decade to come.
A 4% Democrat advantage in voter registration is not grounds for super majorities in both chambers. Nevadans need to pay attention and participate during this redistricting Special Session.”
Matters to be considered by the Legislature include:
— Redistricting and reapportionment of legislative districts for Nevada State Senators and Assembly Members;
— Redistricting and reapportionment of districts for the Board of Regents;
— Redistricting of districts for Representatives in Congress; and,
— A temporary adjustment to the candidate filing period for judicial candidates to coincide with the candidate filing period of non-judicial candidates, in order to accommodate elections officials’ preparation for the 2022 election.