In this final edition of Behind the Bar, new revelations on why major legislation didn’t survive sine die, and a look at bills likely to be vetoed.
In today’s edition:
- Why did Lombardo’s crime bill die?
- Other bills lost in the sine die shuffle
- Legislation we’re watching for a veto
Summary
Four days post the legislative session’s end, confusion persists regarding its chaotic conclusion. Although some accused a filibuster led by Sen. Ira Hansen for the failure of Governor Lombardo’s crime bill, deeper investigation suggests a more complicated situation. The bill was approved in the Assembly but never actually sent back to the Senate for a concurring vote due to procedural issues. Governor Lombardo’s office blamed legislative leadership for mismanagement of time, causing significant delays and failures of multiple bills.
Additionally, several other bills faced similar fates, and insights from various legislative sources reveal the confusion around priorities and timing played a major role in their demise.
Key Points
- The chaotic ending of the Nevada legislative session has raised questions about the fate of Governor Lombardo’s crime bill.
- Senate filibuster tactics were not solely responsible for the bill’s failure, as it never reached the Senate for final approval.
- Governor Lombardo’s office attributed the failure to poor time management by legislative leadership.
- Several other key bills also failed to pass due to similar procedural issues and chaotic timing.
- The importance of timely communication and legislative procedures was highlighted in relation to high-profile bills.
Why should I read this?
If you have even a passing interest in Nevada politics or crime legislation, how this particular session ended is a tale of chaos that could have lingering effects. By keeping you updated on the critical manoeuvrings and mismanagement, this article saves you the time of sifting through the political noise, giving you the lowdown on what really went down.