MINUTES OF THE
	ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM

	Sixty-eighth Session
	February 1, 1995


The Committee on Economic Development and Tourism was called to order at the 
Call of the Chair, on Wednesday, February 1, 1995, Chairman Mike Schneider 
presiding in Room 321 of the Legislative Building, Carson City, Nevada.  Exhibit A 
is the Agenda.  Exhibit B is the Attendance Roster.


COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mr. Michael A. (Mike) Schneider, Chairman
Mrs. Dianne Steel, Chairman
Mrs. Maureen E. Brower, Vice Chairman
Mr. Mark Manendo, Vice Chairman
Mr. Thomas Batten
Mr. Jack D. Close
Mr. David Goldwater
Mrs. Gene Wines Segerblom

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

GUEST LEGISLATORS PRESENT:

None

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Donald O. Williams, Chief Principal Research Analyst

OTHERS PRESENT:

Karen Baggett, Deputy Director, Commission on Economic Development; 
Thomas Tait, Executive Director, Commission on Tourism; Tim Carlson, 
Executive Director, Commission on Economic Development

Roll call was called with all members present. 

Chairman Schneider opened discussion on the adoption of the Standing Rules of 
the Committee (Exhibit C). As there were no questions, the chairman entertained 
a motion for passage.

ASSEMBLYMAN MANENDO MOVED TO APPROVE THE RULES.
ASSEMBLYMAN BROWER SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Donald Williams, Chief Principal Research Analyst, LCB Research Division presented 
a comprehensive Issue Brief (Exhibit D) to the Committee.  Included in the report 
was the history and jurisdiction of the committee, a summarization of related 
information from the 1993 Legislative Session, information on Nevada's economic 
development and tourism issues in 1995, a discussion of national trends in the 
issue areas, and a listing of major state agencies for economic development and 
tourism with key contact persons for selected agencies and interest groups.

On the subject of the Governor's proposed merging of the Commission on 
Economic Development with the Commission on Tourism, Mr. Williams turned the 
committee's attention to two charts outlining the current organization and the 
proposed organization.

Mr. Williams suggested the committee review six selected study reports listed on 
pages 4 and 5, containing recommendations for consideration by the 1995 
Legislature.

As there were no questions for Mr. Williams at the conclusion of his presentation, 
 Chairman Schneider elaborated on the economic climate of Nevada. He reported 
Nevada was rated number three in the nation as far as the pro-business climate of 
 its legislature according to the Legislative Quotient Box Score.

Chairman Schneider stated the committee would be making several trips after the 
recess to southern Nevada to hear testimony.  As a result of conversations with 
Clark County Commissioners, the chairman reported zoning regulations were being 
re-evaluated in order to encourage more business from the film industry.  


The Chairman introduced various members of the audience: Thomas Tait, Executive 
Director, Commission on Tourism; Tim Carlson, Executive Director, Karen Baggett, 
Deputy Director, and Jeanne Douglass, Research Director, Commission on 
Economic Development.  He said Assemblyman Segerblom requested the 
committee make an appearance in Laughlin. 

Chairman Schneider said committee meetings will generally be on Wednesdays at 
the call of the Chair, however, the scheduled time will vary.  Due to social events 
occurring in the evening, noon meetings may replace the 5:30 p.m. time slot.

Assemblyman Close asked for a clarification of the difference between motions for 
reconsideration under Standing Rules items 3 and 4.  Mr. Williams replied the 
language was taken directly from Assembly Rule 42 dealing specifically with issues 
that were tied.

On the subject of the Governor's proposed merging of the two commissions, 
Assemblyman Segerblom asked for clarification regarding their present status for 
the present fiscal year. Chairman Schneider said it had not been approved, 
however, the committee was still in charge of issues concerning both.

The chairman advised the committee they would not be meeting until after 
legislative recess (February 6-17).  The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.



RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:



	
Janine Sprout,
Committee Secretary

APPROVED BY:



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Assemblyman Michael A. Schneider, Chairman



Assemblyman Dianne Steel, Chairman


Assembly Committee on Economic Development and Tourism
February 1, 1995
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