MINUTES OF THE
	ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION
	SUBCOMMITTEE S.B. 349

	Sixty-eighth Session
	June 24, 1995


The Committee on Transportation was called to order at 1:15 p.m., on Saturday, 
June 24, 1995, Chairman Chowning presiding in Room 331 of the Legislative 
Building, Carson City, Nevada.  Exhibit A is the Agenda.  Exhibit B is the 
Attendance Roster.


COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mrs. Vonne Chowning, Chairman
Mr. Dennis L. Allard, Vice Chairman

COMMITTEE MEMBERS EXCUSED:

Mr. Thomas Batten, Chairman
Mr. David Goldwater, Vice Chairman
Mr. Bernie Anderson
Mr. John C. Carpenter
Mrs. Marcia de Braga
Mr. Dennis Nolan
Ms. Genie Ohrenschall
Ms. Patricia A. Tripple

GUEST LEGISLATORS PRESENT:

Gene Segerblom, Assembly District 22

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Paul Mouritsen, Senior Research Analyst
Christine Shaw, Committee Secretary 
OTHERS PRESENT:

Brian Gresh, Regional Transportation Commission of Clark County
Stephanie Tyler, RTC, Washoe County


SENATE BILL 349 -	Revises provisions relating to regional transportation 
commissions and certain public transit systems.

Brian Gresh, Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Clark County, explained 
he had submitted formal testimony on behalf of David Parks, Assistant Director, 
RTC of Clark County (Exhibit C). He pointed out a couple of highlights, most 
notably the two RTCs in both Washoe and Clark County. They have to implement 
 public transportation services that not only meet federal transportation and clean 
air laws but more importantly the demands of the citizens who are served.

Mr. Gresh referenced a letter from Assemblyman Richard Perkins (Exhibit D) 
recommending passage of S.B. 349. Mrs. Chowing read same aloud.

Responding to Mrs. Chowing's inquiry as to a possible fiscal note, Mr. Gresh said 
there was none.

Mrs. Segerblom, Assembly District 22, spoke in support of S.B. 349. Her written 
testimony is submitted as Exhibit E.


Mrs. Chowning asked Mr. Gresh to elaborate on service and price.  He responded 
 service would be along the lines of the para-transit...the 15 passenger van type 
situation where one would call the day before to make a reservation. Fees have yet 
to be determined but would be in a moderate range. 

Mr. Allard questioned whether plans for specific geographic areas have been 
formalized.  Mrs. Segerblom noted there was a map done with the original 
testimony in the Senate outlining need.

Stephanie Tyler, RTC Washoe County, explained Section 1 of S.B. 349 directly 
affected them. They have worked with their counterpart, RTC of Clark County,  
and had no objection with the language; She noted Section 2 dealt  exclusively 
with Clark County.

Mrs. Chowning declared the subcommittee hearing closed on S.B. 349.

	






RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:



	
Christine Shaw,
Committee Secretary


Assembly Committee on Transportation
June 24, 1995
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