MINUTES OF THE
	SENATE COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

	Sixty-eighth Session
	July 2, 1995


The Senate Committee on Government Affairs was called to order 
by Chairman Ann O'Connell, at 8:05 p.m., on Sunday, July 2, 
1995, on the Senate floor of the Legislative Building, Carson 
City, Nevada.   There was no Agenda.  There was no Attendance 
Roster.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:

Senator Ann O'Connell, Chairman
Senator Randolph J. Townsend, Vice Chairman
Senator Jon C. Porter
Senator William J. Raggio
Senator Dina Titus
Senator Raymond C. Shaffer

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator William R. O'Donnell (Excused)

GUEST LEGISLATORS PRESENT:

Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley
Assemblywoman Sandra Tiffany
Assemblyman Joseph E. Dini, Jr.
Assemblyman Pete Ernaut

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Dana Bennett, Senior Research Analyst, Legislative Counsel 
Bureau
Linda Chapman, Committee Secretary

ASSEMBLY BILL 655:	Revises provisions regarding advisory 
committee on housing and provides for 
location of principal office of housing 
division of department of business and 
industry.  (BDR 25-1896)


Senator Titus explained the provisions of Assembly Bill (A.B) 
655 to the committee.  She stated it will create an advisory 
board on housing, and add a housing division office in Las 
Vegas.  She opined it will "pump new blood" into the State 
Housing Division.

Senator Raggio noted the fiscal note was removed from the bill.

Chairman O'Connell asked Senator Raggio if the Legislature can 
bind another legislative body in another session.

Senator Raggio affirmed they can do it in this manner because it 
will go over to the next biennial budget.  He questioned whether 
the $25,000 budget figure could be correct considering the 
addition of an office in Las Vegas.  He further asked where the 
bill is at the present time.

Vice Chairman Townsend advised that the committee indefinitely 
postponed the bill.

Ms. Buckley told the committee the bill originated with Ms. 
Tiffany because the State Housing Division was not adequate to 
serve the state.  

Ms. Tiffany testified she researched five other states to 
determine how they operate their housing divisions before 
proposing this legislation.  She said she had discussions with 
Ms. Buckley and Rose McKinney-James, Director, State Department 
of Business and Industry, to come up with the idea of an 
advisory commission.  

Ms. Buckley told the committee Ms. James suggested an office in 
the south would encourage private sector involvement.

Senator Raggio asked Ms. Tiffany, if this becomes effective in 
1997, where the money will come from.

Ms. Tiffany replied it is already included in her budget.

Senator Porter advised the committee Assemblyman Carpenter 
encouraged the passage of the bill because of the effect it will 
have on Elko County.

Ms. Buckley explained there were problems with personnel, and by 
revamping the advisory board, all of the counties will be better 
served.

Ms. Tiffany opined the creation of the advisory board is 
critical to private sector involvement.

Ms. Buckley insisted the addition of new locations will give new 
direction to the housing division.

SENATOR SHAFFER MOVED TO RESCIND THE PREVIOUS ACTION 
TAKEN ON A.B. 655.

SENATOR TITUS SECONDED THE MOTION.

THE MOTION CARRIED.  (VICE CHAIRMAN TOWNSEND VOTED NO. 
 SENATOR O'DONNELL WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.) 

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SENATOR SHAFFER MOVED TO DO PASS A.B. 655.

SENATOR TITUS SECONDED THE MOTION.

THE MOTION CARRIED.  (VICE CHAIRMAN TOWNSEND VOTED NO. 
 SENATOR O'DONNELL WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)

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There being no further business before the committee Chairman 
O'Connell adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:



	
Linda Chapman, 
Committee Secretary


APPROVED BY:





Senator Ann O'Connell, Chairman


DATE: 					

Senate Committee on Government Affairs
July 2, 1995
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