Nev. Policy Research Inst. v. Miller [State of Nevada], 140 Nev. Adv. Op. 69 (Oct. 31, 2024)

The Court ruled that dual employment involving state legislators and their employment by Nevada System of Higer Education (NSHE) or by local government does not violate the state’s constitutional separation of powers. The Court reasoned that NSHE is not part of the executive branch, and employment within NSHE does not constitute dual executive-legislative service. Similarly, employment within local government entities is distinct from the function of the executive branch—therefore allowing legislators to concurrently hold education and local government positions without infringing on separation of powers principles. Accordingly, the Court affirmed the dismissal of claims that these dual roles breached constitutional mandates.