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AB114
Changes to How County Fair and Recreation Boards Are Run
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 1:27 AM
In one sentence
This law changes how members are chosen for county fair boards in specific counties by giving the full board power to appoint representatives, and it allows any board member to be elected as Chair.
What it does
- Requires all nine board members to jointly appoint six representatives who speak for businesses like airports, tourism, and gaming establishments.
- Allows the full group of board members to request a new list of nominees if they do not accept the people suggested by business groups.
- Changes the rule so that any member on the board can be elected as Chair, instead of only those appointed by county or city leaders.
Who it affects
- County fair and recreation boards in counties with populations between 100,000 and less than 700,000 (currently only Washoe County).
- The nine members who serve on these county boards.
- Business groups that submit lists of nominees for board seats, such as airport authorities, chambers of commerce, visitor bureaus, and gaming associations.
Limits and unknowns
- This law only applies to counties with populations between 100,000 and less than 700,000; it does not affect smaller or larger counties.
- The official source material provided does not state a specific effective date for this law.
Plain language
Terms to know
- County Fair and Recreation Board
- A group of nine people who manage county fairs and recreation activities in certain counties.
- Chair
- The leader elected by the board members to run meetings and guide the group's work.
- Nominees
- People suggested by business groups who are eligible to be appointed as board members representing specific interests.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Revises provisions relating to county fair and recreation boards. (BDR 20-740)