Today at 4pm the joint (both senate and assembly) committees of the Legislative Operations Committee will meet to consider SJR7. SJR7 is step one to adding a fundamental right to “reproductive freedom” to our state constitution. Should abortion be enshrined and protected at the same level as “life, liberty, and property?’

Democrats BELIEVE that 80% of Nevadans want abortion for all 9 months of pregnancy, without limitation or even safety regulations, available to all without respect to parental rights of underage girls, and you, as the taxpayer, should foot the bill. This constitutional amendment will provide this and more.

SJR7 is poorly conceived, poorly written, and is an over-broad word salad that at best will keep Nevada Courts occupied for a decade deciding what it really means and at worst turn Nevada into an abortion industrial complex preying on one of the greatest tragedies a woman faces.

To amend the constitution, SJR7 must be passed by this legislature, then the next legislature. There is no opportunity for a veto from the governor. Then it is voted on by the people in 2024.

How can you let the legislators know your opinion?

Email and call

Email and call the committee members below. Both Assembly members and Senators are included. Those listed in purple are SPONSORS of this bill. Please let them know your opinion. Please be polite, but firm.

Legislative Poll

Go to https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/82nd2023/Bill/10170/Overview for the legislative poll. At the bottom left hand side of the page you will see “Submit Opinion or View Opinion Stats For SJR7.” If this is your first time leaving an opinion, you must register. Once you register, you can give opinions on all bills. Below the title SUBMIT YOUR OPINION there is a pull down entitled Your Position. Select OPPOSE. You will have to input your address. This is to make sure your opinion goes to your elected officials. Feel free to leave a note in the comments. It’s best to be respectful but direct. 

Attend the hearing

Attend the hearing and give testimony. Room 4100 of the Legislative Building, 401 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV.

Videoconferenced to Room 4412 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E. Washington Ave., Las Vegas, NV.

Submit written testimony

Submit written testimony in PDF form to SenLOE@sen.state.nv.us. Put testimony in opposition to SJR7.

Call in and give your opinion

Call in and give your opinion to the committee via phone. Testimony in support, opposition, or neutral to a bill or resolution may be presented in person or telephonically. To provide testimony telephonically, dial (888) 475-4499 on the date of the meeting. When prompted, provide Meeting ID 86741897256 and then press #. When prompted for a Participant ID, press #. To resolve any issues related to calling in to provide testimony, please call (775) 684-6990.

Watch the hearing here