MINUTES OF THE
	SENATE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES

	Sixty-eighth Session
	January 18, 1995


The Senate Committee on Natural Resources was called to order by Chairman Dean 
A. Rhoads, at 1:35 p.m., on Wednesday, January 18, 1995, in Room 224 of the 
Legislative Building, Carson City, Nevada.  Exhibit A is the Agenda.  Exhibit B is the 
Attendance Roster.


COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:

Senator Dean A. Rhoads, Chairman
Senator Lawrence E. Jacobsen, Vice Chairman
Senator Mark A. James
Senator Mike McGinness
Senator Ernest E. Adler
Senator John B. (Jack) Regan, Jr.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator O. C. Lee (Excused)

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Fred Welden, Chief Deputy Research Analyst
Billie Brinkman, Committee Secretary

OTHERS PRESENT:

Gary Nellis, Intern
David S. Ziegler, Senior Research Analyst

Chairman Rhoads made opening remarks concerning the opportunities in the field 
of natural resources this legislative session, commenting  the changes which have 
been effected in the U. S. Congress will create a trickle effect to the state 
government.

Chairman Rhoads called for approval of the committee's Standing Rules (Exhibit C).


SENATOR REGAN MOVED THE STANDING COMMITTEE RULES BE 
ADOPTED.

SENATOR ADLER SECONDED THE MOTION.

THE MOTION CARRIED.  (SENATORS JAMES AND LEE WERE ABSENT 
FOR THE VOTE.)

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Chairman Rhoads asked if any committee members would like an individual minute 
book.  Senator Adler requested that one minute book be prepared for committee 
use.  The Chairman agreed to the request.

Chairman Rhoads introduced Billie Brinkman, committee secretary, and Gary Nellis, 
a student at University of Nevada, Reno, who will be interning in the chairman's 
office during this legislative session.

Chairman Rhoads introduced Fred Welden, Research Analyst, who gave an issue 
brief of the subjects which came  before the Senate Committee on Natural 
Resources  during the 67th Session of the Nevada State Legislature  (Exhibit D). 
 Mr. Welden outlined the topics which are expected to come before the natural 
resources committee this legislative session.  He indicated the members could 
expect a variety of subjects to come to this particular committee.

Chairman Rhoads requested that Mr. Welden invite an expert in the field  of 
extremely hazardous materials to give a presentation to the committee on that 
issue.

In closing, Mr. Welden called attention to the last three pages of Exhibit D which 
lists state and federal agencies and interest groups which can be key contacts for 
the committee.  He also informed committee members that staff members of the 
Research Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau are always available for 
assistance.  Mr. Welden introduced David S. Ziegler, Senior Research Analyst, who 
is staff to the Assembly Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining.


Chairman Rhoads announced the "water bills" which have been received by the 
committee will be scheduled for hearing after the February adjournment of the 
Nevada State Legislature.

Chairman Rhoads called for public comment.  There being none, he adjourned the 
meeting at 2 p.m.




                                                           RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,



                                                                                                    
                                             Billie Brinkman,
                                             Committee Secretary

APPROVED BY:

                                                 
Senator Dean A. Rhoads, Chairman

Date:                                         
   



 	

Senate Committee on Natural Resources
January 18, 1995
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