SB 159 Nevada Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Makes an appropriation to the Oh Lab of Neurogenetics and Precision Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas or its successor entity for certain activities relating to water systems and wastewater. (BDR S-957)

SB 159 allocates $5 million from the State General Fund to the Oh Lab of Neurogenetics and Precision Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (or its successor entity) for two specific projects: developing systems to detect harmful chemicals and microbes in water systems, and building a demonstration facility to convert treated wastewater into safe drinking water. The funds must be spent by June 30, 2027, with any unspent balance reverting to the State General Fund by September 17, 2027. This appropriation directly affects the UNLV lab and its successor entity, providing funding for water safety research and infrastructure. The bill makes no other policy changes beyond this targeted funding.
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Introduced Feb 2, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Feb 2, 2025
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