MINUTES OF THE
	ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON
	NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE AND MINING

	Sixty-eighth Session
	January 23, 1995


The Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining was 
called to order at 1:15 p.m., on Monday, January 23, 1995, 
Chairman Marcia de Braga 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. John C. Carpenter, Chairman
Mrs. Marcia de Braga, Chairman
Mr. Max Bennett, Vice Chairman
Mrs. Genie Ohrenschall, Vice Chairman
Mr. Douglas A. Bache
Mr. Thomas A. Fettic
Mr. David E. Humke
Mr. P.M. Roy Neighbors
Mr. Brian Sandoval
Mrs. Gene Wines Segerblom

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:

None

GUEST LEGISLATORS PRESENT:

None

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

David S. Ziegler, Senior Research Analyst

OTHERS PRESENT:


Elsie Dupree, Nevada Wildlife Federation; Joe Johnson, 
Coalition for Nevada 	Wildlife, Sierra Club; Tom Bentz, 
Nevada Animal Wise Use and Welfare 	Alliance,  Stephanie D. 
Licht, Elko County and Nevada Wool Growers/Sheep 	Commission.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Marcia de Braga.  
She welcomed members of the committee and introduced staff.  
Mrs. de Braga  informed the committee Mr. Carpenter would chair 
meetings on Wednesdays and she would chair the Monday meetings. 
 Roll call was taken with all members present.

The first order of business was to discuss the Standing Rules 
for the committee (Exhibit C).  Mrs. de Braga informed the 
members revisions would be needed to be in compliance with the 
Standing Rules of the Assembly.  Mr. Bache said an amendment 
would be needed to comply with the tie vote issue in the 
Assembly.  

ASSEMBLYMAN BACHE MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF THE STANDING 
RULES SUBJECT TO AMENDMENT.

ASSEMBLYMAN CARPENTER SECONDED THE MOTION.

The Chairman suggested rule number five of the standing rules 
conflicts with the assembly rules and would require a change to 
a two-thirds majority for committee introduction of a bill or 
resolution. 

Mr. Bache pointed out he had language on the tie vote rule which 
would bring the standing rules into compliance with the assembly 
rules. The standing rules could be amended at the next meeting.

Mr. Neighbors asked if a tie vote would be brought back to 
committee for consideration.  Chairman de Braga replied the 
committee would reconsider a bill many times and would try to 
resolve conflicts before sending a tie bill to the floor  for a 
vote.  

Mr. Carpenter pointed out if a member wanted to change his vote 
on the floor from what was voted in committee they should notify 
the chairman.  

THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE PRESENT.


Mrs. de Braga stated the committee will attempt to hear all 
bills which come before them as they are introduced on the 
Assembly floor. The bills will be scheduled within 15 days.  She 
indicated most of the voting on bills would be done in work 
sessions with the exception of non-controversial issues.  The 
five day notice of posting for committees and subcommittees 
would be followed if possible.  

Mr. Carpenter emphasized the committee would see real 
cooperation between   Mrs. de Braga and himself. He informed the 
committee the chairmen would try and accommodate members of the 
public and those who would like to testify.  Mr. Carpenter  
stated if a member saw anything out of order to let the chairmen 
know of their concerns. They will strive to move bills to the 
floor in a timely manner and have a smooth working committee. 

Mr. David S. Ziegler, Senior Research Analyst, presented an 
Issue Brief, (Exhibit D), prepared by him and Mr. Fred W. 
Welden, Chief Deputy Research Director, and staff, to the Senate 
Committee on Natural Resources.  He presented an overview  of 
the work the committee accomplished during the 1993 session.  A 
preview of the 1995 session and closing remarks were made by Mr. 
Ziegler.  

The Research Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau would be 
most happy to assist members of the legislature in any way they 
could, stated Mr. Ziegler.  He said research offices could be 
found in Room 125 of the Legislative Building and in the Sedway 
Office Building first floor.

Mrs. de Braga asked Mr. Ziegler if Mr. Ballow of the Agriculture 
Department had resigned.  Mr. Ziegler confirmed he had and would 
not be testifying but a representative of the department would 
be at the meeting.  She thanked Mr. Ziegler for the report.  

The chairman reviewed organizational information with the 
committee.  She asked if the members would please let the 
chairmen or secretary know if they would not be at a meeting. 
 

Mrs. de Braga informed the members of a joint meeting with the 
Senate Natural Resource Committee on February 22, 1:30 p.m., 
Room 119 regarding a hearing on "Landfills."  Rural Nevada has 
been upset over Federal Regulations they can not comply with and 
how to pay for what was mandated.  


Mrs. de Braga felt it was important as a committee to listen 
attentively to the people who come to testify.  The members owe 
them respect for their point of view.

There being no further business to come before committee, the 
meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m.   
	

                                                              
   RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:



	
Pat Menath,
Committee Secretary


 APPROVED BY:

 __________________________
 Chairman John C. Carpenter


 ___________________________
 Chairman Marcia de Braga
Assembly Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture and 
Mining
January 23, 1995
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