MINUTES OF THE
	SENATE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

	Sixty-eighth Session
	June 29, 1995


The Senate Committee on Transportation was called to order by 
Vice Chairman Maurice Washington, at 3:50 p.m., on Thursday, 
June 29, 1995, in Room 226 of the Legislative Building, Carson 
City, Nevada.  Exhibit A is the Agenda.  Exhibit B is the 
Attendance Roster.


COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:

Senator Maurice Washington, Vice Chairman
Senator Lawrence E. Jacobsen
Senator Jon C. Porter
Senator Joseph M. Neal, Jr.
Senator Raymond C. Shaffer
Senator O. C. Lee

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:

Senator William R. O'Donnell, Chairman (Excused)

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Don O. Williams, Chief Principal Research Analyst
Diane Rea, Committee Secretary

OTHERS PRESENT:

George Harris, Lobbyist, Nevada Association of Auto Brokers
Robert Barengo, Counsel, Nevada Association of Auto Brokers
Leonard Nevin, Lobbyist, Whittlesea Bell
Larry Stout, Assistant Chief, Registration Division, Department 
of Motor Vehicles 	and Public Safety (DMV&PS)
Raymond Sparks, Deputy Director, Department of Motor Vehicles 
and Public Safety 	(DMV&PS)
Bruce Glover, Chief, Drivers' License Division, Department of 
Motor Vehicles and 	Public Safety (DMV&PS)
Rod Johnson, Assistant Director, Operations, Construction 
Division, Nevada

 Department of Transportation (NDOT)

Senator Washington opened the hearing on Assembly Bill (A.B.) 
447.

ASSEMBLY BILL 447:	Makes various changes to provisions 
governing sale of motor vehicles.  (BDR 43-
16)

George Harris, Lobbyist, Nevada Association of Auto Brokers, 
testified this bill defines what an auto broker is in the state 
of Nevada.

Robert Barengo, Counsel, Nevada Association of Auto Brokers, 
stated this bill creates a new license in the Department of 
Motor Vehicles and Public Safety.  He reviewed each section of 
the bill.

Mr. Harris and Mr. Barengo discussed the bill with the 
committee.

Leonard Nevin, Lobbyist, Whittlesea Bell, testified on behalf of 
Daryl Capurro, stating Mr. Capurro is in agreement with the 
bill.

Larry Stout, Assistant Chief, Registration Division, Department 
of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV&PS), stated the 
department worked closely with the two parties in crafting this 
bill.  The department supports the bill.

Senator Washington closed the hearing on A.B. 447 and opened the 
hearing on A.B. 691.

ASSEMBLY BILL 691:	Transfers capitol police to department of 
motor vehicles and public safety.  (BDR 43-
2116)

Mr. Stout stated the department is in support of this bill.

Don O. Williams, Chief Principal Research Analyst, stated this 
is included in the Governor's budget and presented a bill 
summary (Exhibit C).

Ray Sparks, Deputy Director, Department of Motor Vehicles and 
Public Safety (DMV&PS), testified to the security provided for 
the Governor and Governor's Mansion.

Senator Jacobsen said this bill will provide better security for 
the state buildings.

Mr. Sparks explained that the capitol police will maintain the 
protection of the employees and visitors to state buildings, and 
coordinate with the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) for the 
Governor's safety.

Senator Neal asked about NDI?

Mr. Sparks said the Nevada Division of Investigation's mission 
is to investigate narcotics-related offences and perform general 
investigations at the request of a local sheriff or police 
department.

Senator Washington closed the hearing on A.B. 691 and opened the 
hearing on A.B. 707.

ASSEMBLY BILL 707:	Makes various changes relating to 
identification cards for persons without 
drivers' licenses.  (BDR 43-2046)


Bruce Glover, Chief, Drivers' License Division, Department of 
Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV&PS), explained 
identification cards need to have expiration dates.  He gave an 
amendment to the committee which allows for the collection of 
$1.50 for the renewal of the cards by mail (Exhibit D).  He said 
there will not be any renewal cards for the next 4 years, so the 
amendment could be held until the next session.

Senator Washington closed the hearing on A.B. 707 and opened the 
hearing on A.B. 718.

ASSEMBLY BILL 718:	Requires posting of signs containing certain 
information relating to projects for public 
highway, road and bridge construction.  (BDR 
35-1453)

Rod Johnson, Assistant Director, Operations, Construction 
Division, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), stated 
they are in favor of the bill.  He said there is a lot of 
information that needs to be on the sign.  He requested the sign 
have the agency's name, project number, the approximate date of 
completion, and a telephone number to call for further 
information.

Senator Washington questioned the bill, saying any project which 
costs more than $250,000 will erect a sign to inform the public 
of the project.

Mr. Johnson said the amount was $100,000 originally.

Senator Washington closed the hearing on A.B. 718 and adjourned 
the meeting at 4:40 p.m.


RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:



	
Diane C. Rea,
Committee Secretary

APPROVED BY:





Senator Maurice Washington, Vice Chairman


DATE: 	

Senate Committee on Transportation
June 29, 1995
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