AJR8

Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to provide for the establishment of a business court. (BDR C-668)

Complete·5/29/25

Proposed Nevada constitutional amendment to establish a business court with exclusive jurisdiction over commercial disputes.

The Nevada Assembly Joint Resolution AJR8 proposes an amendment to the Nevada Constitution to establish a business court with exclusive original jurisdiction over disputes involving shareholder rights, mergers and acquisitions, fiduciary duties, receiverships, and other commercial or business disputes. If the Legislature establishes such a court, it must provide by law for the appointment of business court judges by the Governor and a chief judge, and fix their terms of office.

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Roll Call Votes

Assembly Final Passage

40 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

May 29, 2025

Assembly

Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State.

May 29, 2025

Assembly

File No. 24. (Effective May 27, 2025)

May 27, 2025

Assembly

Senate Amendment No. 643 concurred in. To enrollment.