MINUTES OF THE
	ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

	Sixty-eighth Session
	January 23, 1995


The Committee on Judiciary was called to order at 8:05 a.m., on Monday, January  
23, 1995, Chairman Anderson presiding in Room 332 of the Legislative Building, 
Carson City, Nevada.  Exhibit A is the Agenda.  Exhibit B is the Attendance Roster.


COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mr. Bernie Anderson, Chairman
Mr. David E. Humke, Chairman			
Ms. Barbara E. Buckley, Vice Chairman
Mr. Brian Sandoval, Vice Chairman
Mr. Thomas Batten
Mr. John C. Carpenter
Mr. David Goldwater				
Mr. Mark Manendo
Mrs. Jan Monaghan
Ms. Genie Ohrenschall				
Mr. Richard Perkins
Mr. Michael A. (Mike) Schneider
Mrs. Dianne Steel
Ms. Jeannine Stroth

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

GUEST LEGISLATORS PRESENT:

None

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Dennis Neilander, Research Analyst
Patty Hicks, Committee Secretary




OTHERS PRESENT:

Mr. Dick Morgan, Nevada Trial Lawyers Association
Mr. Ben Graham, Nevada District Attorney's Association

Chairman Anderson announced a joint meeting with the Senate Judiciary 
Committee at 8:30 a.m. in Senate Room No. 119.

Chairman Anderson introduced the following Judiciary staff:   Jacque Sneddon, 
Personal Secretary; Patty Hicks and Joi Davis, Committee Secretaries; Dennis 
Nielander, Senior Research Analyst, Legislative Counsel Bureau.

Chairman Anderson advised that the Standing Rules of the Assembly Committee 
on Judiciary need to be approved.  The suggested changes of the rules utilized last 
session are italicized.   Chairman Anderson stated he would entertain a motion for 
any amendments to the rules or any other comments.

On page 2, item 12, under duties of the Committee Secretaries, Mr. Carpenter 
inquired who makes the decision regarding members present, absent, excused and 
those late without good reason.  Chairman Anderson responded the Chairman 
makes that decision.  

ASSEMBLYMAN SCHNEIDER MOVED TO ADOPT STANDING RULES OF 
THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY.

ASSEMBLYMAN PERKINS SECONDED THE MOTION.

THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Chairman Anderson informed committee members that copies of minutes will be 
available in the committee room, and the office of the Chairmen on Judiciary.  If 
an individual copy is desired, inform the Chairmen and your request will be 
accommodated.  

Mr. Carpenter inquired if their audio buttons will be working in the committee 
meetings.   Chairman Anderson responded that the button system will be utilized.


Chairman Anderson announced that the position of Chairman will alternate on a 
weekly basis between the Co-Chairmen until May 1, 1995.  After May 1, 1995, 
the position of Chairman will alternate on a daily basis between the Co-Chairmen.

Chairman Anderson mentioned that during the adjournment, if there is sufficient 
workload, February 4-19, 1995, committee hearings will be held in Las Vegas, 
Nevada.

Ms. Ohrenschall requested clarification on page 2, item 15 of the Standing Rules. 
Chairman Anderson responded it was the Chairmen's hope that the Chairs would 
have consulted with each other prior to the vote of the committee.  In unusual 
circumstances, we may be unable to accommodate all witnesses.  Chairman 
Humke apologized for the loose language; however, taken in light of the first couple 
of phrases of the next sentence,  it is a reasonably shared standard to determine 
when all parties are heard, especially witnesses.   We have an obligation to listen 
to them.  

Chairman Anderson advised assignments on floor presentations on behalf of the 
committee will be rotated among the committee members for recommended action 
on bills or issues.   When that particular bill comes up for adoption on the floor, a 
floor statement will be prepared for introduction.

There being no further business to come before the committee, Chairman Anderson 
adjourned the meeting at 8:25 a.m.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:



	
Patty Hicks,
Committee Secretary









APPROVED BY:




Mr. Bernie Anderson, Chairman




Mr. David E. Humke, Chairman


Assembly Committee on Judiciary
January 23, 1995
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