(The Center Square) – Gov. Joe Lombardo called for bipartisanship on Nevada’s first day of its legislative session.
“I’m hopeful that legislators will join me in setting aside partisan rhetoric and focus on what unites us this session, so we can make meaningful progress for Nevada families,” Lombardo said.
“As I said in my State of the State address, finding sensible solutions requires leadership, partnership, and bipartisanship,” the governor added. “Together, let’s strive to make significant progress this session in lowering housing costs, expanding healthcare access, maximizing our investment in education, implementing education accountability, bolstering public safety, and building a stronger economy.”
In addition, he said he wanted to focus on five priority pieces of legislation in the legislative session, The Center Square reported. These bills covered housing, healthcare, education, jobs and public safety.
“Each of these proposals represents a comprehensive and strategic approach to addressing the challenges we face and are designed to deliver tangible results, improve government efficiency and provide financial relief to taxpayers,” Lombardo said during his State of the State address.
Democrats have said they will focus on the state budget, childcare and housing.
Democrats control both of Nevada’s legislative chambers.
Nevada’s state Senate has 13 Democrats and 8 Republicans. The state Assembly has 27 Democrats and 15 Republicans.
Democrats have controlled the Nevada Legislature since 2016.
The legislative session will go from Feb. 3 to June 2.