Revises provisions relating to governmental administration. (BDR 33-150)

Existing law creates the Division of Museums and History of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, which consists of the Office of the Administrator and certain museums and historical societies which are established as institutions of the Division. (NRS 381.004) Existing law further sets forth various duties of the Administrator. (NRS 381.006, 381.0063) Section 3 of this bill requires the Administrator to also: (1) develop and maintain an Internet website related to the institutions of the Division and ensure that the Internet website is accessible to persons with disabilities, including, without limitation, persons who are blind or visually impaired; and (2) consult with certain organizations regarding the accessibility of institutions of the Division to persons with disabilities, including, without limitation, persons who are blind or visually impaired. Section 4.5 of this bill makes an appropriation to the Division for the development of the Internet website required to be developed pursuant to section 3. Section 4 of this bill authorizes the Administrator to authorize or require a museum director of an institution of the Division to establish certain procedures that enable the accessibility of the exhibits in the institution for persons who are blind or visually impaired. Section 1 of this bill creates the Account for Improving Access to State Museums for Persons with Disabilities in the State General Fund, to be administered by the Administrator. Money in the Account must be expended only to improve access at institutions of the Division for persons with disabilities, including, without limitation, persons who are blind or visually impaired. Existing law creates the Board of Museums and History, which consists of twelve members, including five representatives of the general public who are knowledgeable about museums. (NRS 381.002) Section 2 of this bill provides that one of the representatives of the general public must be a person who is knowledgeable about museums and has a disability. Section 6 of this bill clarifies that the provisions of section 2 do not affect the term of any person who is a member of the Board on June 30, 2023. Section 5 of this bill requires the Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs to study during the 2023-2024 interim any issues that exist which limit the ability of persons with disabilities, including, without limitation, persons who are blind or visually impaired, to access the institutions of the Division.

• Tracy Brown-MayD