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By Blake Boles 
 
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV (December 21st, 2016) — On January 7th, at the VA Hospital in North Las Vegas, all proposed veteran legislation will be read aloud to the public by members of the United Veteran Legislative Council (UVLC). Starting at 9:00 AM, each BDR –or Bill Draft Resolution– shall be named (if it has a name at that point), read, and briefly explained. The UVLC, with support from the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, shall do the same for veterans in Carson City on January 28th. The aim is to bring about awareness of the legislative process, and increase involvement of concerned veterans and citizenry. 
 
NDVS Director Kat Miller emphasizes the importance of public involvement in the legislative process. “Every year, right before the Nevada Legislature convenes, our Legislative Summit provides a venue for veterans and political figures to come together. The Summit provides a productive, meaningful platform where thoughts, ideas and concerns are shared,” said Director Kat Miller. She added, “The Legislative Summit is important because it facilitates an open exchange of ideas. Creating or even shaping new legislation is one way to improve the lives of veterans and their families throughout Nevada.” 
 
The Veteran Legislative Summits are open to the public and free to attend. Attendees will receive a complimentary NDVS Annual Report, and light refreshments will be provided. 
 
For Southern Nevada: January 7th, 2017. 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. VA Hospital Auditorium, 6900 Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89086 
 
For Northern Nevada: January 28th, 2017. 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Old Assembly Chambers, 101 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701 
 
For more information on outreach efforts, please contact Blake Boles at 702-486-3828.