Welcome to Nevada Policy’s Chart of the Week

(Nevada Policy) – Each week, we’ll bring you one powerful visual that sheds light on the challenges—and opportunities—shaping life in the Silver State.

Whether it’s spending, regulation, education, or workforce trends, these charts cut through the noise to show what’s really happening, why it matters, and what can be done about it.

Short, sharp, and backed by data—you’ll walk away smarter in under 2 minutes.

If you want to learn more about each topic, you can follow the link at the end of each newsletter, to read a deep-dive on the topic and learn how it relates to current events.

So… let’s get started!

Nevada Has Over 300 Boards and Commissions — And Counting. Why?

This week’s chart shows the growth in the number of active state boards and commissions in Nevada over time.

Despite its market-friendly legacy, Nevada now has more than 300 boards, commissions, and regulatory bodies — many with overlapping, outdated, or duplicative functions.

Here’s why it matters:

• Employees face longer delays for licenses, certifications, and approvals.
• Outdated boards often remain active even after their original purpose disappears.
• Professional licensing boards can block market entry, raising costs for workers and limiting consumer choice.

️ During the 2025 session, lawmakers introduced bills like:

• SB78 (Gov. Lombardo) to consolidate or eliminate redundant boards.
• AB182 (Asm. Jill Dickman) to evaluate and eliminate nonessential spending.
• AB601 (Asm. Hafen) to reform oversight of Nevada’s licensing boards.

But despite various approaches to the issue, reform efforts stalled.

Nevada’s growing web of boards and commissions isn’t just a bureaucratic oddity—it’s a real barrier to opportunity, innovation, and accountability. If lawmakers are serious about streamlining government and empowering workers, meaningful reform of these outdated structures is long overdue.