Gov. Joe Lombardo issued a proclamation Wednesday evening calling the Nevada Legislature into a special session starting Thursday morning to tackle film tax subsidies, a crime bill and a number of other issues.

In a news release, his office said it was “to address legislative and budgetary matters requiring urgent action.”

A legislative special session is estimated to cost $100,000 a day , and the Nevada Constitution says one may only be convened “on extraordinary occasions.”

“Nevadans deserve action now — not years from now — on legislation that implements critical public safety measures, expands healthcare access, and supports good-paying jobs,” Lombardo said in a statement. “By calling this special session, we are reaffirming our responsibility to act decisively and deliver meaning

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