Synopsis: The supreme executive power of the state is vested in the Governor of Nevada and he shall see that all laws are faithfully executed. The Governor serves as chairman of the State Board of Examiners, Board of Directors for the Department of Transportation, Board of Prisons Commissioners, Board of Pardons Commissioners, and Executive Branch Audit Committee. The Governor also serves as the Commander in Chief of the state military forces. The Governor is required to communicate by message on the condition of the state, recommend any legislation he deems necessary, and submit a proposed executive budget at each regular session of the Legislature. Authority: Article 5 of the Nevada Constitution, NRS 223.

Synopsis: The Mansion Maintenance account was created to staff, operate, and maintain the Governor's Mansion in Carson City. Additional allowances are included for the travel of the Governor's spouse to official functions.

Synopsis: The federal Uniform Criminal Extradition Act requires governors of each state to return any person charged in another state with treason, a felony, or any other crime and who has fled from justice, and is subsequently apprehended in a state in which the crime was not committed. The Interstate Agreement on detainers covers inmates who are imprisoned in another state penal institution and wanted by the demanding state to stand trial on criminal charges. The Extradition Coordinator, who also serves as Nevada's Agreement Administrator, is responsible for ensuring the ends of justice are promoted by effectuating the return and/or temporary transfer of fugitives who have taken asylum in this state to the requesting states; effectuating the return and/or temporary transfer to Nevada of fugitives who have taken asylum in other states within the statutorily prescribed methods, procedures and time limits; recovering the monetary costs to which the state is entitled by virtue of this undertaking; and providing high quality continuing legal education on all aspects of extradition and detainer laws. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapters 178 and 179.

Synopsis: This program is created to staff and support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and workforce programs that will be administered through the Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology. The program will also administer grants obtained for such initiatives and coordinate the planning, mapping, and procurement of broadband in the state. Statutory Authority: NRS 223.600

Synopsis: The Office of Workforce Innovation within the Office of the Governor will provide support to the Governor's Workforce Development Board, industry sector councils, and the Office of the Governor in developing a strategy for the cooperation and collaboration among all stakeholders focused on workforce development.

Synopsis: The Agency for Nuclear Projects: oversees the federal high-level radioactive waste disposal program; participates in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's licensing proceeding for the proposed Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository; carries out independent technical, socioeconomic, and other studies; coordinates with state agencies and local governments on matters relating to radioactive waste and transportation; provides information to the Governor, Legislature, Commission on Nuclear Projects, the public, and any interested parties; and provides technical and policy support with regard to other federal nuclear waste activities in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 459.009 - 459.0098.

Synopsis: The Nevada Commission for Persons Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or Speech Impaired is authorized to: 1. review services and practices of all state and local governmental entities relating to persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired and advise those entities directly; and 2. provide persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired with information concerning services and resources that promote equality of opportunity for such persons. Statutory Authority: NRS 427A.750.

Synopsis: The Office for New Americans shall help new and aspiring Americans participate fully in civic and economic life and strengthen Nevada's welcoming environment.

Synopsis: The Office of Indigent Defense provides services to rural counties and implements statewide policies for indigent defense. Statutory Authority pending: AB84.

Synopsis: This program supports the 35 member sentencing commission, which provides legislative bodies with proposed legislation and recommendations on matters relating to the system of criminal justice; evaluate the effectiveness and fiscal impact of various sentencing policies; recommend changes in the structure of sentencing; facilitate the development and maintenance of a statewide sentencing database; provide training regarding sentencing and related issues; evaluate the impact of various programs, identify areas of sentencing disparity, and recommend statutory sentencing guidelines; prepare a comprehensive report for each regular session of the Legislature including: recommended changes to sentencing, recommendations for proposed legislation, and reference to any legislative measure requested pursuant to NRS 218D.216. Statutory Authority: NRS 176.0134.

Synopsis: The Washington, D.C. office is responsible for identifying, monitoring, and providing information on selected federal issues of high priority to the State of Nevada, such as nuclear waste, transportation funding, and gaming. Other responsibilities include the identification of Economic Development Programs undertaken in other states that might be utilized in Nevada, dissemination of information on legislative decisions of importance to Nevada businesses, and assistance to encourage foreign investment in Nevada.

Synopsis: The Lieutenant Governor is elected for a four-year term. The Lieutenant Governor is the highest officer in the state after the Governor and serves as Acting Governor when the governor is out of state or temporarily incapacitated. The Lieutenant Governor's executive duties include serving as Chairman of the Commission on Tourism, Vice-Chair of the State Board of Transportation, a member of the Board of the Governor's Office of Economic Development, and a member of the Executive Branch Audit Committee. Additionally, the Lieutenant Governor serves as an appointed member to the Governor's Commission on Homeland Security and Chairman of the Cyber Security Subcommittee. The Lieutenant Governor is the only elected official with specific duties and powers in two branches of state government, the executive and legislative branches. When the State Legislature convenes for its biennial sessions, the Lieutenant Governor serves as the President of the Senate. Although the Lieutenant Governor is the Senate's presiding officer, she is not a member and cannot vote on any question or legislative measure except to break a tie. Additionally, the Lieutenant Governor can pursue up to three legislative initiatives during regular sessions. Constitutional Authority: Article 5, Section 17 and 18; Statutory Authority: NRS 224.

Synopsis: Established by the Constitution of Nevada, the Office of the Attorney General is responsible for providing legal services to the Executive Branch of state government. The Attorney General's responsibility is also to the citizens of the state, and as an independent constitutional officer, the Attorney General must ensure the law is being administered fairly and correctly. As the state's chief law enforcement officer, the Attorney General represents the people of Nevada before trial and appellate courts of Nevada and the United States in criminal and civil matters; serves as legal counsel to state officers, most boards, commissions and departments; and assists the 17 district attorneys of the state. Constitutional Authority: Article 5, Section 19 of the Nevada Constitution. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 228.

Synopsis: The Attorney General Special Litigation Fund was established to pay expenses directly related to investigation, preparation, prosecution, and defense of suits unknown at the time of budget preparation. Certain expenses are reimbursable by other state or county agencies. The Nuclear Waste Litigation Category covers any costs of litigation against the United States. The General Fund supports the General Litigation Category and the state portion of Nuclear Waste litigation. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapter 228. The Litigation Division, directed by the Solicitor General, is responsible for managing all of the litigation in the Office of the Attorney General. The nature of litigation is such that the number, complexity, and cost of cases cannot be predicted. The Solicitor General monitors all litigation and discovery costs. This account pays for the depositions, independent medical examinations, expert testimony, and witness testimony required for a proper defense in many of these cases. The Construction Law Counsel represents the Public Works Board. The Construction Law Counsel maintains a part-time office at the Public Works Board office and works closely with them to negotiate and administer contracts; develop regulations, policies and procedures; and coordinates with local government and state agencies. The Construction Law Counsel also works closely with staff to provide early intervention on potential disputes to promote early resolution where appropriate to avoid costly litigation.

Synopsis: The Workers' Compensation Fraud Unit (WCFU) is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of all workers' compensation fraud committed in the State of Nevada by employers, employees (claimants) or medical providers against companies providing insurance and any of Nevada's self-insured employers. The WCFU is also the sole government agency responsible for prosecuting any fraud committed in the administration of workers' compensation. Statutory Authority NRS Chapters 228 and 616D. The Insurance Fraud Unit has the primary statutory responsibility to criminally prosecute those who make, or assist someone else in making, material misrepresentations on applications for insurance and/or submit false claims for benefits with private insurance companies. Statutory Authority NRS Chapters 228.412 and 686A.2815.

Synopsis: The mission of the Crime Prevention/Missing Children Unit is to assist in locating missing children and to protect children from exploitation. The unit operates as a center for public education of state and federal laws pertaining to missing, exploited, and victimized children. This unit provides assistance in judiciary education to law enforcement agencies. Statutory authority: NRS 432.150-220. This budget is supported by the General Fund appropriations and fees generated by the sale of the missing children license plates and civil penalties received pursuant to NRS 217.260 & NRS 228.280.

Synopsis: The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is responsible for investigating and prosecuting medical provider fraud in the Nevada Medicaid Program; neglect or abuse of patients in Medicaid-funded medical facilities; and misappropriation of patient trust funds at medical facilities receiving Medicaid funding. The MFCU jurisdiction was extended by act of Congress in 1999 to allow investigation of fraud in all federally-funded health care programs and to investigate resident abuse or neglect in non-Medicaid-funded board and care facilities. (42 U.S.C. 1396b(q)). In addition to criminal prosecutions, the MFCU may also seek civil monetary penalties as set forth in NRS 422.580. Statutory Authority: NRS Chapters 228 and 422.

Synopsis: The Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP), headed by the state Consumers' Advocate, provides professional representation and progressive advocacy for the consumers who use regulated electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunication services. The BCP also serves to protect Nevada consumers from unfair and deceptive trade practices and telemarketing fraud through civil enforcement. Statutory Authority: NRS 228.300-.390; NRS Chapters 598, 598A and 599B.

Synopsis: This budget account was renamed in the state fiscal year 2017 - 2019 biennial budget from the Violence Against Women Grants to the Grant Unit. This budget account was created in state fiscal year 2006 for recording domestic violence grants. This account does primarily contain Violence Against Women Grants, however, the name change recognizes this budget account now records various different grants received by the Office of the Attorney General. Two Violence Against Women formula grants are received annually; the STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant and the Sex Assault Services Program Grant. In addition to these grants this office seeks supplemental awards to fund various projects for the Attorney General's office.

Synopsis: The mission of the Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys is to develop and implement a training program for prosecutors in the state; to coordinate the development of policies for conducting criminal and civil prosecutions; and to coordinate proposed legislation for submission to the Legislature. Statutory Authority: NRS 241A.010 to NRS 241A.090. In 2001, the Legislature enacted Assembly Bill 548, which authorizes the Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorneys to be funded with administrative assessments. See NRS 176.059. In addition, the council is authorized to receive grant funding pursuant to NRS 241A.090.

Synopsis: The Victims of Domestic Violence budget encompasses programs relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, batterer treatment, and the Office of Ombudsman for Domestic Violence. The Domestic Violence Ombudsman, in conjunction with the Batterer's Certification Committee, is responsible for standardizing and overseeing the treatment of domestic violence offenders, as well as, assisting in the statewide coordination of domestic violence services and training. The purpose of the Office of Ombudsman is to prepare reports relating to victims of domestic violence, provide necessary assistance to victims, and provide education to the public related to domestic violence, including prevention assistance available to victims and treatment available for persons who commit domestic violence. The Ombudsman administers the account for district court assessments collected as a result of domestic violence convictions. The district court assessment monies can be utilized to assist in training law enforcement, prosecutors, the judiciary, and the general public in the area of domestic violence. District court assessments also support the Committee on Domestic Violence activities and have been partially used in previous years to support the Ombudsman position itself. The purpose of the Batterer's Certification Committee is to adopt regulations to evaluate, certify, and monitor programs that treat persons who commit domestic violence; review and evaluate existing domestic violence training programs provided to peace officers; and make recommendations to the Commission on Peace Officers' Standard and Training. Statutory Authority: NRS 228.440 and 228.470.

Synopsis: The Attorney General Forfeiture budget account was created in state fiscal year 2016 to receive funding from the Department of Treasury Equitable Sharing Program. The funds are for any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency that directly participates in an investigation or prosecution that results in federal forfeitures. The participating agency may request an equitable share of the forfeiture net proceeds.

Synopsis: The National Settlement Administration, headed by the state Consumer Advocate, provides professional representation and progressive advocacy for the consumer specific to consumer protection and financial fraud. Statutory Authority NRS Chapter 228.

Synopsis: The state received a $5.4 million settlement in February 2017, which was placed in the Attorney General Office's non-executive settlement budget. The funds shall be used according to terms of the settlement. The Attorney General's Office has testified that $3.5 million of the $5.4 million in Volkswagen settlement funds, or other available settlement funds, could be used by the state. The Governor supported using $1.2 million of those funds over the biennium to continue the Consumer Affairs Unit within the Department of Business and Industry (B&I), contingent on approval of Senate Bill (S.B.) 501, which extends the sunset date for the unit to June 30, 2019.

Synopsis: The mission of the Office of the Secretary of State is to effectively and efficiently serve the public by performing statutory duties to: ensure the integrity of elections; facilitate business filings and compliance; regulate investment advisors/broker-dealers and protect consumers against securities fraud; preserve certain public records; appoint notaries public, and enforce provisions governing the practice of notaries; register document preparation services and enforce provisions governing their registration and practice; administer and maintain registries for advance directives, domestic partnerships, and ministers; and promote public awareness and education in these and related areas. Constitutional Authority: Article 5, Section 20. Statutory Authority: NRS 225, 240, 122A, 449.900.

Synopsis: The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) was enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Bush on October 29, 2002. HAVA was a response to the irregularities in voting systems and processes unveiled during the 2000 Presidential Election. This program provides for improving the administration of elections for federal office; educating voters concerning voting procedures, voting rights, and voting technology; improving, acquiring, leasing, modifying, or replacing voting systems and technology for casting and counting votes; establishing and maintaining the statewide voter registration list; provisional voting; and improving the accessibility and quantity of polling places, including providing physical access for individuals with disabilities, providing non-visual access for individuals with visual impairments, and providing assistance to Native Americans and individuals with limited proficiency in the English language. Statutory Authority: NRS 293.442.

Synopsis: The State Treasurer's Office directs the management of financial transactions conducted on behalf of the state. Responsibilities include: investing state and local government funds; issuing and servicing debt on behalf of the state; managing the state's Collateral Pool Program; and distributing interest earnings to statutorily approved funds and budget accounts. The office is also responsible for managing the state's banking relationships, drawing federal funds, and the distribution of state checks. Authority: The Constitution of the State of Nevada Article. 5. Executive Department. Sec. 19. Other state officers: Election and term of office; eligibility for office. Sub Section 1. Treasurer.

Synopsis: The Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program, administered by the State Treasurer, provides a variety of program options to prepay future higher education tuition costs at today's lower prices. Statutory Authority: NRS 353B.090.

Synopsis: The State Treasurer's Office is responsible for issuing obligations authorized on behalf of, and in the name of, the state, with certain exceptions. The Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund is established pursuant to NRS 349.080 to 349.140, inclusive. All funds to be received on account of, and for the purpose of any bond issued as well as the redemption of such bonds, the interest thereon, and any fees shall be accounted for in the Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund. Statutory Authority: NRS 226.110.

Synopsis: The Municipal Bond Bank, administered by the State Treasurer, was created by the 1981 Legislature for support of certain municipal projects through a bond bank. The Bond Bank allows the state to sell its general obligation bonds to provide funds to purchase local bonds. The state's higher bond rating saves local entities substantial amounts of interest payments. Statutory Authority: NRS 350A.140.

Synopsis: Statutes require that debt service funds of the Municipal Bond Bank be deposited into the Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund. Funds to finance the redemption have been transferred from the Municipal Bond Bank Revenue Fund. Statutory Authority: NRS 350A.140.

Synopsis: The Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship program, administered by the State Treasurer, awards scholarships to those students who graduate from Nevada high schools, meet the eligibility requirements, and enroll in approved higher education institutions in Nevada. Statutory Authority: NRS 396.926.

Synopsis: The Nevada College Savings Program, administered by the State Treasurer, is the state-sponsored 529 Plan. It provides tax-free methods, via a variety of program options, to save for future higher education expenses. Statutory Authority: NRS 353B.340 and NRS 353B.310.

Synopsis: The College Savings Endowment Account was established to record investment fees received from college savings investment advisors. It provides resources for the Prepaid Tuition Program, College Savings Program, and the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program. Statutory Authority: NRS 353B.005 and NRS 353B.370(8).

Synopsis: The State Controller is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the state and one of six constitutional officers elected to a four-year term. The office administers the state accounting system to permit fair, accurate, and consistent financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and provides agencies with current and historic financial information to facilitate their decision-making process. The office pays claims against the state; ensures compliance with state, fiscal, and federal revenue laws; and administers the state's debt collection program. Constitutional Authority: Article 5, Section 19.

Synopsis: The Debt Recovery account was created by the 2009 Legislative Session to support debt collection efforts of the State. Statutory Authority: NRS 353C

Synopsis: The Special Appropriations account is used by the Governor's Finance Office to pass through General Fund appropriations to other governmental entities and not-for-profit organizations.

Synopsis: The Silver State Modernization Approach for Resources and Technology in the 21st Century Project. Smart 21 project seeks to replace its 18-year old financial and human resources system with a comprehensive Enterprise Resource Planning solution to increase statewide productivity and enhance decision making for resource allocation.

Synopsis: Nevada State Printing Office provides mission-critical and other offset and digital printing, copying, and related services to all three branches of state government and other government entities in a timely and cost-efficient manner. All work is done on a fee basis and these fees are intended to recover the State Printing Office's costs, and to allow replacement of equipment as needed. Examples of mission-critical material would be decisions of the Supreme Court; tax bills for the Department of Taxation; bills, histories, and journals for the Legislature; and sample ballots for the counties. The State Printing Office also produces all the forms, business cards, letterhead, envelopes, training material, and reports needed to make government function. Statutory Authority: NRS 344.021.

Synopsis: The Budget Division is responsible for developing and presenting a fiscally sound Executive Budget for the Executive Branch of state government that reflects the Governor's goals and providing oversight to state agencies by implementing the legislatively approved budget. Other responsibilities include evaluating policies and providing direction to executive agencies, and assisting them in the development of strategic plans and performance measures; monitoring and forecasting state revenues; and providing recommendations and support to the Board of Examiners. Statutory Authority: NRS 353.

Synopsis: The Division of Internal Audits conducts performance audits to help agencies identify ways to enhance their operational efficiencies and effectiveness. These audits are presented to the Executive Branch Audit Committee which is chaired by the Governor and includes the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Controller, Attorney General, and a representative of the public. The division also performs reviews of agencies' transactions and procedures to determine compliance with state and federal guidelines and assists agencies in maintaining and developing internal controls and financial practices that prevent and detect fraud and safeguards assets. Statutory Authority: NRS 353A and 353.090.

Synopsis: The Tort Claim Fund is established to pay claims against the state, including those pursuant to NRS 41.0349 and 41.037. Typical claims include automobile accidents, injuries on the state's premises or highways, and damages claimed for violation of the civil rights of inmates incarcerated within the Nevada Department of Corrections, state employees, or the general population. The potential vehicle and general liability for the Tort Claim Fund for the biennium is calculated by an independent actuary every two years. The Tort Claim Fund is an internal service fund financed by assessments on state agencies based on the number of participating vehicles and positions. Statutory Authority: NRS 331.187.

Synopsis: The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) serves as the Office of the Court Administrator pursuant to NRS 1.320 and is responsible for carrying out the duties prescribed in this statute under the direction of the Supreme Court. The AOC provides administrative support to the Supreme Court and judicial programs in the form of budget development, financial oversight, accounting, audits, personnel, payroll and information technology. The budget is funded by administrative assessments collected pursuant to NRS 176.059.

Synopsis: The Judicial Programs and Services Division manages programs and projects to assist trial courts in providing access to justice throughout the Nevada judiciary. The primary functions of the division include: administering the Court Interpreters Program for certification of court interpreters (NRS 1.500-1.560, NRS 50.054); assisting rural courts with requests related to forms, grants, security assessments/risks, etc.; assisting the Supreme Court in studying and making improvements to policies, processes, and procedures in the Court System; administering the Uniform System for Judicial Records, which includes collecting, analyzing, and reporting statewide court and judicial statistics [NRS 1.360 (4, 8, 10), NRS 38.255]; and administering Federal Court Improvement Program grants. The budget is funded primarily from a General Fund appropriation.

Synopsis: The Uniform Systems of Judicial Records (USJR) standardizes, advances and supports technology in all 74 trial courts throughout the state. USJR staff work directly with local, state and federal criminal justice agencies and courts to provide technological solutions to manage judicial caseloads and records and to improve and address statistical reporting requirements. Major projects include the Nevada Court System (a centralized case management system that distributes case information to multiple courts via secured wide area networks), and the Multi-County Integrated Justice Information System (a secured data exchange system interfacing various criminal justice agencies, such as law enforcement, prosecuting offices, Public Safety and the courts). The budget is funded primarily from administrative assessments collected pursuant to NRS 176.059.

Synopsis: Judicial Education provides for the continuing education of district court judges, justices of the peace, and municipal court judges pursuant to NRS 3.027, 4.035, and 5.025, respectively, and Supreme Court Order. Judicial Education also may provide for the continuing education of quasi-judicial officers such as masters, and for trial court personnel if funding permits. The budget is funded from administrative assessments collected pursuant to NRS 176.059.

Synopsis: Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution, as amended in November 2014, created the Court of Appeals. Comprised of three judges, the Court of Appeals hears categories of cases assigned to it by Supreme Court as authorized by Court Rule. Case types assigned include appeals of administrative agency decisions, foreclosure mediation, venue challenges, and injunctive relief, among others, as outlined in NRAP 17.

Synopsis: Pursuant to NRS 2.050, NRS 3.030, and NRS 213.015, this budget funds the salaries and fringe benefits of Nevada's seven Supreme Court justices, three Court of Appeals judges, and 82 district judges.

Synopsis: The Judicial Retirement System State Share budget funds payments to amortize the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the Judicial Retirement System pursuant to NRS 1A.180(2). This is a pass through account. Funds appropriated by the Legislature are transferred in their entirety to the Public Employees' Retirement System.

Synopsis: Pursuant to Senate Bill 512 (chapter 517), the Foreclosure Mediation Program was abolished effective June 30, 2017.

Synopsis: The Judicial Support, Governance and Special Events budget funds the travel costs of district court judges in relation to their judicial duties and assignments; and other expenses associated with governing the judiciary deemed reasonable and necessary by the Supreme Court pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 48.1.

Synopsis: Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution provides that the Nevada Supreme Court shall administer the Nevada Judicial System; assigns cases to the Court of Appeals; has jurisdiction to hear appeals for civil and criminal cases from District Courts; has the power to issue Writs of Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Quo Warranto and Habeas Corpus; shall proscribe the rules and requirements for the licensure of lawyers and impose discipline as appropriate; and shall hear all appeals from the Judicial Discipline Commission for the discipline of judges. The Nevada Supreme Court is funded primarily through administrative assessments collected pursuant to NRS 176.059, and through a General Fund appropriation.

Synopsis: Specialty Courts are judicial problem-solving processes designed to address the root causes that contribute to criminal behavior. Specialty Courts facilitate testing, treatment and oversight of certain persons over whom the court has jurisdiction and whom the court determines suffers from a mental illness or abuses alcohol or drugs. This includes, without limitation, Specialty Courts established pursuant to NRS 176A.250, 176A.280, 484C.340 and 453.580. A Specialty Court Funding Committee comprised of justices and general and limited jurisdiction judges authorize distribution of funds to Specialty Courts.

Synopsis: Article 6, Section 19, of the Nevada Constitution authorizes the Chief Justice to recall to active service any justice or judge who consents to such a recall and who has not been removed for cause or defeated for retention in office. Former judges are recalled to expedite judicial business, assist in districts with congested calendars, and act for those who are disqualified or unable to perform. This budget compensates the "senior justices and senior judges" that are recalled and assigned temporary duty. The assignment of former judges is a cost-effective method for state and county governments to avoid the costs of funding full-time judicial positions and from having to provide additional courtroom facilities and staff. This program is funded primarily through a General Fund appropriation and administrative assessment revenue collected pursuant to NRS 176.059.

Synopsis: The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline (Commission) was created by constitutional amendment on November 2, 1976 and charged with the responsibility of investigating allegations of misconduct, violations of the code of judicial conduct, or disability of judges. The seven-member Commission receives and investigates complaints against full-time and part-time judges, judicial officers and aspirants to judicial office. For a time, the Commission's proceedings were governed by administrative and procedural rules of the Nevada Supreme Court. However, on February 21, 2003, the Nevada Supreme Court repealed Part VII of its rules and the Commission has since adopted its own procedural rules to govern its proceedings. Constitutional Authority: Nevada Constitution, Art. 6, Section 21. The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics (Standing Committee) was created in 1998 by Supreme Court Rule to resolve ethical disputes arising in the course of campaigns for judicial office. It also provides judges and aspirants to judicial office advisory opinions regarding ethical matters that may arise in the ordinary course of judicial service or in the elective or appointment process. In 2011, the Nevada Supreme Court repealed a section of the rule and eliminated the need for the Standing Committee to resolve ethical disputes arising in the course of campaigns for judicial office. The Standing Committee continues to consider opinion requests regarding ethical matters that may arise in the ordinary course of judicial service or in the elective or appointment process. The Standing Committee also assists the Nevada Supreme Court by studying and recommending additions to, amendments to, or repeal of provisions of the Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct or other laws governing the conduct of judges and judicial candidates. Statutory Authority: NRS 1.425 to 1.4695, inclusive. Rule Authority: Nevada Supreme Court's Inherent Power to Make Rules.

Synopsis: Article 6, Section 20, of the Nevada Constitution created the Commission on Judicial Selection. The commission's role is to select three nominees for any Supreme Court justice, Court of Appeals judge, or District Court judge vacancy that might occur before the expiration of any term of office. The commission's workload depends on the number of mid-term vacancies that occur out of the 92 judicial elected officials seats and the number of applicants per vacancy. This budget funds the costs associated with the commission and the judicial selection process through a General Fund appropriation. See NRS 1.380 through 1.410.

Synopsis: The budget of the Interim Nevada Legislature provides for support staff between legislative sessions. This staff is responsible for finalizing the work of the preceding session, preparing for the upcoming session, assisting legislators, and providing information to the public as the need arises. Statutory Authority: NRS 218A.520 and NRS 218A.550.

Synopsis: LEG - Interim Finance Committee

Synopsis: The Legislative Counsel Bureau consists of the Legislative Commission, Legal Division, Audit Division, Fiscal Analysis Division, Research Division, and Administrative Division. The bureau provides direct support to the Nevada Legislature. Statutory Authority: NRS 218F.100.

Synopsis: The Nevada Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) carries out the goals, objectives, and programs of the multi-state Western Regional Education Compact, and shares resources with Nevada's higher education institutions and safety net providers to offer educational, financial, and health care assistance to Nevada citizens. WICHE enhances workforce and economic development by providing the state highly-trained, qualified professionals in diversified areas of established need. Statutory Authority: NRS 397. (Commission approved 7/14/2016)

Synopsis: The Supreme Court's Law Library serves as a comprehensive, current, and archival legal research facility for the Supreme Court while also providing legal research services to the Office of the Attorney General, the Legislature, other state and local governmental agencies, the state bar and the public. It is the collection of last resort for legal materials in the state. Its website provides pro se information and forms. The budget is funded primarily through a General Fund appropriation. Statutory authority: NRS 2.410 through NRS 2.490.

Synopsis: The Nevada Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) carries out the goals and objectives as provided for by the Nevada WICHE Commission and the WICHE multi-state regional compact, facilitating the recruitment of professionals to stimulate economic growth while conducting itself in accordance with state philosophy, responsibility, and accountability. NRS 397.

Synopsis: The Nevada P20 Workforce Reporting (NPWR) system links the various data systems, automating the exchange of data and facilitating the assignment of unique IDs that will de-identify the data and enable the participating agencies and stakeholders (e.g. Executive Office, Nevada Legislature, Nevada policy makers) to augment their access, research, and reporting capabilities. NRS 386.650 mandates an automated system of accountability for Nevada that includes a system of identification that allows for identifying a student in both the public schools and Nevada System of Higher Education. Legislation enacted during the 2011 Legislative Session of the Nevada State Legislature requires linking data for workplace purposes (Senate Bill 449, NRS 397). NRS 612.265 defines the circumstances under which the Administrator of Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation-Employment Security Division may share employment information.

Synopsis: The Nevada Unclaimed Property Division reunites property owners with their unclaimed property that has been turned over to the state. The program ensures that businesses and government entities report and remit unclaimed property in a timely manner. Statutory Authority: NRS 120A.025 and NRS 120A.620.

Synopsis: The mission of the Governor's Office of Energy is to ensure the wise development of the state's energy resources in harmony with local economic needs and to position Nevada to lead the nation in renewable energy production, energy efficiency, and the exportation of energy. The office implements the laws of the state as defined in Nevada Revised Statutes 701 and 701A; manages energy-related programs; facilitates cooperation between key stakeholders; advises the Governor on energy policy; and collaborates with our local, regional, and federal partners to ensure a reliable and sustainable clean energy system.

Synopsis: The Renewable Energy Fund was established in 2009 to receive from Nevada counties 45 percent of property taxes paid where an abatement had been granted to qualified renewable energy projects. In 2013, the transfer from the counties of the 45 percent of the property taxes paid was eliminated. This funding source will continue to be available until the associated abatement projects (13 projects) expire. This account shall be interest-bearing and the interest and income earned on the money must be credited to the fund. Statutory Authority: NRS 701A.300 through 701A.450.

Synopsis: The Renewable Energy, Efficiency and Conservation Loan account was established in 2009 for the purpose of providing short-term, low-cost loans to developers of renewable energy projects, renewable component manufacturers, energy efficiency, and energy conservation projects. These loans serve as a bridge financing option to provide funding for various startup costs associated with a project. Statutory Authority: NRS 281.129.

Synopsis: BOE - Highway Fund Salary Adjustment

Synopsis: BOE - General Fund Salary Adjustment