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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
The Research Division shall:
1. Provide the Legislature and its members and committees with research, information and assistance concerning public policy, including, but not limited to, proposed or possible legislation, and national, state and local issues of interest to the State of Nevada and its political subdivisions.
2. Provide necessary personnel to standing and interim committees as assigned by the Director, the Legislature or the Legislative Commission.
3. Provide the Legislature and its members and committees with comprehensive accurate reports and background information on subjects of legislative interest.
4. Analyze, compare and evaluate the programs and statutory provisions of the State of Nevada and other states, upon request of a member or committee of the Legislature.
5. Advise the Legislature and its members and committees regarding matters relating to the resources and procedures necessary to conduct research.
6. Prepare publications relating to the Legislature and the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
7. Maintain the library of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
8. Provide information and assistance to the Legislature and its members and committees concerning the apportionment of legislative districts and any other political districts the boundaries of which are determined by the Legislature.
9. Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Legislature, the Legislative Commission or the Director.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 17. State Legislative Department § 218F.810. General powers and duties - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-17-state-legislative-department/nv-rev-st-218f-810/
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