Opens Public Worker Bargaining Meetings
Nevada · AB9 · Introduced Oct 28, 2026
Why it matters
The public could attend and see how certain public worker contract talks are handled. Talks that were closed to the public would have to be open.
What it does
- Removes an exemption that let certain public worker bargaining sessions stay closed
- Covers proceedings between public employers and public employees over collective bargaining
- Would require those covered proceedings to follow the state's open meeting requirements
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Next: a committee vote
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About this bill
Would end an exemption from existing open meeting law for certain collective bargaining sessions between public employers and public employees.
Revises provisions relating to collective bargaining. (BDR 23-395)
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Open-government groups would likely say public worker talks should be held in public. Transparency advocates may argue taxpayers deserve to see how these deals are made.
💬 The case against
Some public employers would likely say open talks could slow or weaken negotiations. Labor groups may worry that public bargaining could expose workers' positions.
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