SB156

Under existing law, the Attorney General is the legal adviser on all state matters arising in the Executive Department of the State Government. (NRS 228.110) Section 7 of this bill: (1) requires the appointment of a Special Counsel for the Prevention of Gun Violence by the Attorney General; and (2) authorizes state agencies to cooperate with and assist the Special Counsel in the performance of his or her duties. Section 8 of this bill requires the Special Counsel to: (1) advise the Attorney General on all matters relating to the prevention of gun violence; (2) collaborate with professors and researchers in developing data and resources relating to preventing gun violence; (3) at the request of the Attorney General, assist with certain other educational campaigns and programs relating to the prevention of gun violence, firearm safety and suicide prevention; and (4) collect certain data relating to arrests and prosecutions for the violation of certain gun laws. Section 9 of this bill authorizes the Special Counsel to establish and administer a program to award grants to organizations in this State to conduct certain gun violence prevention initiatives and sets forth certain provisions should such a program be created. Section 11 of this bill authorizes the Special Counsel to apply for and receive gifts, grants and contributions to carry out the duties and defray the expenses of the Special Counsel. Section 12 of this bill requires the Attorney General to submit a biennial repor