Luring the NFL's Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas was a big deal in Nevada — so big that the state Legislature took an unprecedented step when it convened in emergency session last year.
The decision to approve a $750 million tax increase to build a stadium was deemed so crucial that the Senate and Assembly waived the self-reporting requirements for lawmakers to reveal potential conflicts of interest. The resolution was approved on a voice vote with no opportunity for public comment.
Then-Senate Majority Leader Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas, said the action was warranted because the legislation was of "immense public importance" and would "have significant impacts on the general welfare and prosperity" of the state.