Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Financial and Economic
Sectors Involved: Central Bank, Finance/Economy
Level of Jurisdiction: NV
Lead People/Agency: Governor Steve Sisolak
Overview: COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency Directive 017 temporarily gives Nevadans economic relief by freezing some garnishment actions and executions of judgments against bank accounts. This includes Nevadans receiving CARES Act fund but does not include judgments for child support, spousal support, or restitution to victims of crimes.
Full details here: http://gov.nv.gov/News/Emergency_Orders/2020/2020-04-30_-_COVID-19_Declaration_of_Emergency_Directive_017_(Attachments)/
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Type of Justification: Advice of INTERNAL government advisory committee or group, Advice of EXTERNAL expert advisor or advisory committee, Learning from other jurisdictions, Perception of an increased threat
Evidence/Justification: “This measure ensures that federal stimulus money intended to help Nevada’s families and individuals actually stays in their pockets.” – Gov. Sisolak