Nevada legislation · 83rd Legislature (2025)
Nevada AB278: Designates the month of July as Muslim American Heritage Month. (BDR 19-924)
Status: Vetoed, June 3, 2025
What the bill says
An act relating to periods of observance; designating the month of July of each year as "Muslim American Heritage Month" in this State; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Legislative Counsel's Digest: Under existing law, certain days, weeks and months of observance are recognized in this State. (NRS 236.018-236.095) This bill designates the month of July of each year as "Muslim American Heritage Month" in the State of Nevada and requires the Governor to issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of this month. EXPLANATION - Matter in bolded italics is new…
From the enrolled text, May 22, 2025:
AN ACT relating to periods of observance; designating the month of July of each year as "Muslim American Heritage Month" in this State; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Legislative Counsel's Digest: Under existing law, certain days, weeks and months of observance are recognized in this State. (NRS 236.018-236.095) This bill designates the month of July of each year as "Muslim American Heritage Month" in the State of Nevada and requires the Governor to issue annually a proclamation encouraging the observance of this month. EXPLANATION - Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted. WHEREAS, The Muslim American community in Nevada can trace its beginnings to the mid-20th century; and WHEREAS, Masjid As-Sabur is the oldest mosque in Las Vegas, Nevada and has served the local community since the 1970s; and WHEREAS, The Northern Nevada Muslim Community was established in 1980 to serve the community in and around Reno, Nevada; and WHEREAS, Muslim Americans have contributed to the society of Nevada and the United States by making advancements in architecture, arts, business, community, culture, government, law, medicine, the military, religion and sports; and WHEREAS, Many Muslim Americans pursue the American Dream and contribute to the economy of Nevada and the United States as business owners and entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS, Sharaf Haseebullah …