Interim Committee Field Trip - Commerce & Labor

The Arc of Nevada is hosting a Self-Advocacy Empowerment Field Trip on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, to the interim meeting of the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Commerce & Labor. This event is designed to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families navigate the legislative process and ensure their voices are heard by decision-makers.

Event Details & Attendance Options

Participants have several ways to join the field trip and engage with the committee:

• In-Person (Las Vegas): Meet at Room 165 of the Nevada Legislature Office Building, located at 7230 Amigo Street, Las Vegas, NV 89119.

• Videoconference (Carson City): Join from Room 3137 of the Legislative Building, 401 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV.

• Online: Watch the proceedings or participate virtually via the Nevada Legislature’s website or their YouTube channel.

What to Expect & Discussion Topics

While a specific agenda for the April 15th meeting is pending, the committee generally focuses on the . For self-advocates, critical topics of discussion may include:

Possible Discussion Topics

The Commerce and Labor committee oversees a wide range of issues that directly impact the daily lives and economic independence of the IDD community. Potential topics include:

• Employment & Workforce Development: Strategies to improve competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities and support for the direct support professional (DSP) workforce.

• Professional Licensing: Streamlining occupational licensing to ensure a robust pool of therapists, healthcare workers, and service providers.

• Consumer Protection & Insurance: Reviewing insurance practices, such as the use of credit scoring in rating or health coverage mandates.

• Housing Affordability: Discussing tax credits and qualified contract provisions that affect the long-term availability of affordable housing.

• Small Business & Entrepreneurship: Policies supporting disability-owned small businesses and economic self-sufficiency.

Pro-tip: Please wear an Arc of Nevada shirt to show a unified community presence in the hearing room.