Revises provisions governing the Keep Nevada Working Task Force. (BDR 18-1056)

Existing law establishes the Keep Nevada Working Act and creates the Keep Nevada Working Task Force within the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. (NRS 224.320) Existing law further prescribes the duties of the Task Force, which include, without limitation: (1) developing strategies with private sector businesses, labor organizations and immigrant advocacy groups to support current and future industries across this State; (2) conducting research on methods to strengthen career pathways for immigrants and create enhanced partnerships with projected growth industries; (3) supporting the efforts of certain groups and entities to provide predictability and stability to the workforce in this State; (4) recommending approaches to improve the ability of this State to attract and retain immigrant business owners that provide new business and trade opportunities; and (5) entering into a contract with a consultant to perform research necessary to carry out the duties of the Task Force. (NRS 224.340) Sections 2-6 and 11 of this bill: (1) move the Task Force from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor to the Office of the Secretary of State; (2) set forth the membership of the Task Force, with certain changes from the current Task Force; and (3) set forth the duties of the Task Force, which are the same duties of the current Task Force. Sections 7 and 8 of this bill make technical changes to internal references to provisions of the Nevada Revised Statutes related to moving the Task Force into the Office of the Secretary of State. Section 9 of this bill provides that membership of the existing Task Force continue to serve as members until the membership is appointed pursuant to section 4 of this bill.