MINUTES OF THE 
	SENATE COMMITTEE ON TAXATION

	Sixty-eighth Session
	July 1, 1995


The Senate Committee on Taxation was called to order by Chairman 
Sue Lowden, at  11:20 p.m., on Saturday, July 1, 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 Sue Lowden, Chairman
Senator Kathy M. Augustine, Vice Chairman
Senator Ann O'Connell
Senator Dean A. Rhoads
Senator Randolph J. Townsend
Senator John B. (Jack) Regan
Senator Ernest E. Adler


GUEST LEGISLATOR PRESENT:

Senator Jon Porter

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Kevin Welsh, Deputy Fiscal Analyst
Joan Thran, Committee Secretary

Senator Lowden started discussion on Senate  Bill (S.B.)  324 with 
the committee and asked Senator Porter to explain his concerns.  
S.B. 324 has been sent to the Governor  for signing.

SENATE BILL 324:	Reduces rate of tax on aviation fuel.

Senator Porter informed the committee he had received several calls 
from southern Nevada aviation companies and they felt S.B. 324 
would cause considerable financial difficulties for their companies 
to pay higher aviation fuel costs.

Senator Lowden reminded the committee Senate Bill (S.B.) 311 would 
benefit the aviation companies, but she would let the Governor's 
office know of Senator Porter's concerns on S.B. 324.  Senator 
Lowden will convey the committee's concerns to the 


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Governor's office.


SENATE BILL 311:	Proposes exemption from sales and use tax on 
sale of equipment and materials used in 
production of electricity from renewable 
resources.

Senator Lowden adjourned the meeting at 11:25 p.m.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:



                         
                     								Joan 
Thran,
Committee Secretary



APPROVED BY:



                                                               
Senator Sue Lowden, Chairman


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