The Voice for Nevada Restaurants

The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) is your partner in growing your business and shaping the future of the restaurant industry. We are here to help you navigate all areas of business and to shield you from burdensome laws through effective lobbying and advocacy. The Nevada Restaurant Association remains in constant communication with lawmakers to ensure your voice is heard. We promote and protect the interests of our members and the restaurant industry through lobbying, bill tracking and supporting pro-restaurant candidates. In addition, we are constantly monitoring local governments and regulatory bodies for any changes in industry regulations or fees that impact restaurants. Our team is dedicated to fighting on your behalf by protecting industry interests and promoting pro-business legislation. 

NvRA Advocacy Issues

Members of the NvRA met with the Second Gentleman of the United States at a roundtable luncheon at member restaurant Mint Indian Bistro on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.

The NvRA's Legislative Efforts Address: 

• Employer Liability 
• Paid Sick Leave
• Overtime Regulations
• Minimum Wage
• Tip Credit & Tip Tax
• Frivolous Lawsuits
• Protecting the Use of Natural Gas
• Mandatory Menu Ingredient Labeling 
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit
• Business Meal Deductibility​
• Restaurant Depreciation
• Association Health Plans

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Candidate Endorsements

The Nevada Restaurant Association is a non-partisan entity that supports pro-industry candidates running for municipal and state elections. The NvRA endorses political candidates based upon their stance on key business issues that impact the restaurant industry and are approved by NvRA’s Government Affairs Committee. This Committee is composed of restaurant operators, restaurant vendors and other industry partners throughout Nevada. Candidates who are interested in the endorsement process are encouraged to reach out via email at [email protected] and set up an interview.