NYE COUNTY AGENDA INFORMATION FORM
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In Nevada-Elects agreement with Nye County they shall make their best effort to assist Nye County in
pursuing its government relations objectives. The nature of these objectives shall be determined by
Nye County with the advice and assistance of Nevada-Elect.
Nevada-Elect shall plan and implement all legislative strategies to accomplish Nye County's
initiatives, assist in the preparation of support materials for the initiatives, develop meetings with
Members of the State Legislature and staff to advance the initiatives and serve as liaison to the state
agencies relevant to the initiatives.
Any information provided after the agenda is published or during the meeting of the Commissioners will require you to
provide 10 copies: one for each Commissioner, one for the Clerk, one for the District Attorney, one for the Public and two for
the County Manager. Contracts or documents requiring signature must be submitted with three original copies.
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Nye County agrees to retain Nevada-Elect for state government relations services
beginning on April 1,2004 and ending on June 30,2005. Each party reserves the right to
terminate this contract without cause after a 3O-day written notification.
Nye County shall pay a monthly professional fee of $1,500, billed in advance, for the
duration of this conttiact, plus expenses incufied on their behalf' which are directly related
to the travel.
A statenrent of expenses incurred shall be made to Nye C o d y at the end of each month
for the expenses during the previous month. The &ttment shall be made payable
monthly. A written, monthly report shall accompany the statement beginning in May
2004.
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in pursuing its govemment relations objectives. The nature of these objectives shall be
determined by Nye County with the advice and assistance of Nevada-Elect
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In this role, Nevada-Elect shall plan and implement all legislativ~ sbrategies to
accomplish Nye County's initiatives*assist in the preparation of support materials for the
initiatives, develop meetings with Members of the State Legislatrur: and M t o advance
the initiatives, and serve as liaison to the state agencies relevant to the initiatives.
and hold Nevada-Elect hanmless h m any and all
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liability*including all actions, claims, damages, costs,and attorneys fees, which we may
incur (or to which we may be a party), arising out of actions taken or statements made by
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Nevada-Elect
Nye County Board of Codssioners
PO Box 4245
Pahrump, NV, 89041
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April 27,2004
Nye County Commissioners
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Honorable Commissioners,
Please find attached a repod that lists some of the committees you may be interested
in following. There may be other interests you have, and we would welcome any input
you wish to give.
Nevada-Elect attended the NACO mmting on Mach 26,2004 in Reno. Please be
assured that this particular trip is at our own expense, as the contract did not begin until
April of this year. We had the opportunity to meet and speak with Andrew List, who will
be the next Director of NACO, at this meeting, and are looking fonvard to working with
him in the corning months.
In June of 2004, we will begin presenting the Nye County Commission with monthly
cornittee reports. Included in these reports will be any meetings we feel may be
pertinent to the county, as well as any requests the county may have. If something
appears to be of urgency, we will be contacting the comission with that information
much sooner.
Nevada-Elect will need some direction regarding the issues and BDR's the
Commissioners may be interested in for the upcoming legislative session. You may
want to do this by cornittee, or simply to begin with a list of concerns fiom each
comissioner. Please advise us of how you would like this done.
Thank-you for your time,
CC: Joni Ea~tley
Midge Carver
Candice Tmrnmell
Patricia Cox
Michael Maher
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APRIL 2004
VADA-ELECT, PO BOX 4245, PANRU
COUNTY OF NYE. COMMITTEE RETORTS
Table of Contents
Committee on High-Level Radioactive Waste ................................................... 3
Legislative Committee for Laeal Government Taxes and Finance ........................... 5
Highway roads and streets......................................................................... ss6
Legislative Committee on Public Lands ...........................................................8
County map. Public: Lands by county............................................................11
Legislative Committee on Taxation. Public Revenue and Tax Policy .......................12
Feasibility of Long-Range Mass Transit within State and to Urban Areas of Neighboring
States.................................................................................................-13
Legislative Committee on Public Lands Subcornittee to Study Wilderness Areas and
Wilderness Study Areas...........................................................................-14
Legislative Committee on Education............................................................. 1 8
Committee on High-Level Radioactive Waste
Members
Senator Mike McGinness, Chair
Assemblyman Harry Mortenson, Vice Chair
Senator Joseph M.Neal, Jr.
Senator Dean A. iihoads
Senator Raymond C. Shaffer
Assemblywoman Sharron Angle
Assemblywoman Peggy Pierce
Assemblyman Rod Sherer
IMITTEE ON HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIW WASTE
(Nevada Revised Statutes 459.0085)
Mission
The Committee on High-Level Radioactive Waste is directed to study and evaluate:
(1) information and policies regarding the location in Nevada of a facility for the disposal
ioactive waste; (2) m y potential adverse effects from the eonstntction
and operation of a facility, and the ways and means of mitigating those eAFects; and (3)
any other policies relating to the disposal of high-level radioactive waste. In addition, the
Cornittee rnay recornend appropfiate legislation to the Legislative Commission and
Legislature.
Commit& Proceedings and Major Issues
The Committee has held two meetings during this interim. The first meeting was held on
November 18, 11999, and the other on February 4 and 5,2000. Presentations were made
(DOE); (2) the U.S.
by repres~ntativesof (1) the United States Depadment of Ene
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), (3) the U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency
(EPA); (4) the Nevada Agency for Nuclear Projects; ( 5 ) the National Conference of State
SL); and (6) the AEected Units of b c a l Go
included:
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Scientific studies relating to the Yucca Mountain Site CharacteI-izationproject:
untain Draft Enviromental Impact Statement;
radiation health standards for a high-level nuclear waste repository
Yucca Momain;
ility Guidelines for Y w a Mountain;
Application for Water Rights by DOE at Yucca Mountain; and,
Potential railroad and highway transportation routes fiom reactor sites to a proposed
repository at Yucca Mountain.
Several important milestones are scheduled for completion during the year 2000. These
include: (I) Yucca Mombin Find Enviromenhl Impact Sbtement by DOE; (2)
Proposed amendments to the NRC licensing regulations for a high-level radioactive
waste repository and accompanying License Application Review Plan; and (3)
Preliminary Site Remmmendation (SR) Consideration Report for Yucca Mountain. The
SR will be available for public review and c o m e n t s will be solicited at public hearings
during early 2001. The Final SR is scheduled to be presented to the Secretary of Energy
in June 2001. Waving the Draft SR released and reviewed by the public during the 2001
Legislature may result in a recommenh~onby the Committee for legislative action on
this topic.
JLM/nw:LC Report
February 24,2000
Scheduled Meetings
4-19-04
9:00 AM
Room 4401 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E.
Washington Ave., Las Vegas.
U Videoconference to: Room 3 138 of the Legislative Building, 40 1 S.
Carson S t , Carson City, NV.
Meeting is rescheduled from March 29, 2004. This is the second meeting
of the 2003-2004 Interim. The agenda is not yet available.
Legislative Committee for Local Government Taxes and
Finance
(NRS 218.53881)
Members
Senator Ann O'Connell, Chair
Assemblyman David R. Parks, Vice Chair
Senator Wmen IS. Hardy
Senator Mike 1McGimess
Senator Joseph M. Neal, Jr.
Assemblyman Tom Grady
Assemblyman Joe Hardy
Assemb1yr;vommPeggy Pierce
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE DISTRIBUTION AMONG
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF REVENUE FROM STATE AND LOCAL TAXES
a Revised Sbtutes 218.5388
The 69thSession of the Nevada Legislature adopted Senate Bill 253, which established a
Legislative Committee to Study the Distribution Among Local Governments of Revenue
from State and Local Taxes. The purpose of the committee is to review
to the distribution of revenues generated by state and local taxes. The commit-tee
included eight legislators and a non-voting Advisory Commiaee consisting of the
Executive Director of the DqMment of Taxation and ten members representing various
local govements and associations of local govements. In conducting the study, the
committee is to consider the purposes for which the taxes are imposed, matters relating to
the tax rate and tax base, the formula or methods of revenue distribution, the actual use of
the revenue, any relief to the taxpayers from the burden of various taxes, and other
specific matters relating thereto.
Scheduled Meetings
5-13-04
L J Room
AM
ce Buildizlg, 555 E.
Wmhingto
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Videoconference to: Room 3137 of the Legislative Building, 401 S.
Carson
St.,
Carson
NV.
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is
not
yet
This is the third meeting of the 20 3-2004 Interim.
avaifable.
Legislative Committee for Local Government Taxes and
Finance
SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY THE COST OF MAINTAINING
HXG
S, ROADS AND STREETS
The committee was further directed to appoint a Subcommittee to Conduct a Study of the
Cost to the Counties and Incorporated Cities in the State of Maintaining Highways,
ices of the counties and inc
streets. The
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to establish a uniform road type
classification schedule, statewide average maintenance cost for each classification of road
type and a road inventory of county and city maintained roads and streets.
The NDOT has indicated it will have preliminary data available for the subcommittee's
review in early March and final data available in late March. The subcommittee will use
revenue and
the data to consider an appropriate distribution formula for road maintenguidelines for the appropriate use ofthose revenues.
SUBCOMMITTEE ON STUDY OF THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN
INTERSTATE OR INTERCOUNTY PROPERTY (S.B. 411)
Senate Bill 41 1 (70&Session) conformed methods used by the Nevada Tax Commission
el those used by the
(Department of Taxation) for valufion of
county assessors, exempted intangible personal property from taxation and directed the
Legislative Cornittee to Study the Distribution among Local Govemmenb of Revenue
from State and Local Taxes to monitor the implemenbtion of S.B. 41 1.
The committee appointed a subommillee pursuant to the bill, which is currently working
ent of Taxation to evaluate the fiscal effects of S.B. 41 1. The
sukommittee will report back to the full committee before October 1, 2000. The
committw will submit a report of its findings and recomendatiols to the Legislature on
or before February 15,2001.
Legislative Committee on Public Lands
@RS 218.5363)
Members
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Senator Dean A. Rhoads, Chair
Assemblyman John W. Marvel, Vice Chair
Senator Mark E. Amodei
Senator Terry Care
Assemblyman Jerry D. Claborn
Assemblyman Tom Collins
Tim Perkins, Lincoln County Comissioner
Alternate Members
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Senator Bob Coffin
Senator Warren B. Hardy
Senator Mike McGinness
Assemblyman John C. Carpenter
Assemblyman Jason Geddes
Assembl~omanPeggy Pierce
Summary
The Committee on Public b n d s is a permanent committee of the Nevada Legislature
whose authorization and duties are set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes 218.536 through
21 8.5371. Created in 1983, the committee is charged with reviewing proposed and
regulations affec~ngthe 61 million acres of federafly on trolled land in
Nevada. The committee also provides a f o m for the discussion of public lands matters
with federal, state and local officials, representatives of special interest organizations, and
other concerned individuals.
Scheduled Meetings
**MEETING LOCATION CHANGED** This is the fourth meeting of the
2003-2004 Interim. Western Heritage Interpretive Center, Bartley Ranch
Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd., Reno, Nevada. (Agenda attached)
Meeting reschevluled from April 30, 2004. This is the fifth meting of the
2003-2W4 Interim. Sturgeon's
IQ 1420 Cornell Avenue,
Lovelock, Nevada. The agenda is not yet available.
Room 4412ABC of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E.
Washington Ave., Las Vegas.
Videoconference to: Room 2135 of the Legislative Building, 401 S.
Carson
St.,
Carson
city,
NV.
**MEETNC LOCATION CHAMGED*" This is the sixth meeting of the
Interim. The agenda is not yet available.
**MEETING LOCATION CHANGED** This is the seventh meeting of
the 2003-2004 Interim. El Rancho Building, 1629 Lake Avenue, Wells,
Nevada. The agenda is not yet available.
This is the eighth meeting of the 2
4 Interim. Eureka Opera House,
U.S. Highway 50, Eureka, Nevada. The agenda is not yet available.
**MEETING WSCHEDULED** Please see meeting schedule for
Monday, July 26,2004.
Room 2135 of the Legislative Building, 401 S. Carson St., Carson City,
NV.
Videoconference to: Room 4412 of the Grant Sawyer State Ofice
Building, 555 E. Washin@on Ave., L a Vegas. This is the ninth meeting
and find work session of the 2003-2004 Interim. The agenda is not yet
available.
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Name of Organization:
Legislative Committee on Public Lands
(Meva& Revised Statutes 218.5363)
Date and Time of Meeting:
Friday, March 26,2004
9 a.m.
Place of Meeting:
Western Heritage Interpretive Center
Bartley Ranch Regional Park
6000 Bartley Ranch Road
Reno, Nevada
AGENDA
I.
Opening Remarks and introductions
"11.
Approval of the "Summary Minutes and Action Report" of the Meeting Held on
Januaay 22,2004, in CaZiente, Nevada
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Reports to Committee:
*A. Update of Public Lands Issues in Washoe County and Western Nevada:
1. Review of Public Lands and Natural Resource Issues in Washoe County
Jim Shaw, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners, Washoe County
2. Update of Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Planning Efforts in the Carson
City FieId District
Elayn Briggs, Acting Carson City Field Manager, BLM, United States
Department of the Interior (DOI)
3. Update of National Forest Issues on the Sierra Front
Represenhtive, US. Forest Service (IfSFS), United States Department of
Agriculture (TJSDA)
*B. O v e ~ e wof Programs and Activities of the Truckee Meadows Water Authority
(TMWA)
Lori Williams, General Manager, TMWA
John Erwin. Director of Resource Planning and Development, TMWA
ark Foree, Director of Water Operations, TMWA
Steve Walker, Contract Lobbyist, TMWA
*C. Review of Activities and Programs of the Nevada Fire Safe Council
Elwood Miller, Professor of Forestry-Emeritus, University of Nevada, Reno
OPNW
Ed Smith, Natural Resource
ment Specialist, UNR Coo
Extension
*D. Overview of Activities and Programs of Nevada's Division of State Lands
Pamela B. Wilcox, Administrator, Nevada's Division of State Lands, State
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (SDCNR)
*E. Status Report on the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998
Robert V. Abbey, State Director, BLM, Nevada
leox, Ahinisbator, evada's Division of State Lands, SDCNR
*F. Discussion of Certain Scientific Research and Findings Relating to Rangeland
Health and the Potential Harvesting of Pinion Juniper in Nevada
Sherman Swanson, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of E n ~ r o m e n t aand
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Resource Sciences, UNR
Barry Perryman, Rangeland Ecologist, D e p m e n t of Animal Biotechology,
UNR
Landscape Coalition
rrill, Science Coordinator, Eastern Ne
"G. Discussion of USFS Policies and Procedures Regarding the Msnito~ngand Use of
Grazing Allotments
Representative, USFS, USDA
inent Corcsultant (tenta2ive)
*H. Review of Activities and Operations of the Washoe County Department of Water
Resources
Steve Bradhurst, Director, ashoe County kparhnent of Water Resources
*I. Overview of the Programs and Activities of the Washoe County Regional Water
Planning Commission
r Plaming Commission
,Chaiman, Wmhoe County Regional
*J.
Overview of General Water Issues in Western Nevada
Hugh Ricci, State Engineer, Nevada's Division of Water Resources, SDCNR
*K. Discussion of the Activ3ties of the Legislative Committee on Public Lands in
ashington, DC., OCGw7ing During Its Infornational Tour Conducted on
February 25-26,2004
Senator Dean A. Rhoads, Chaiman, Legislative Committee on Public Lands
IV.
Public Comments
*V.
Possible Work Session on Preceding Agenda Items
State of Nevada
Federal Land by County
Legislative Corn ittee on Taxation, Pu lic Revenue and
Tax Policy
th Special Session)
Members
Senator Mike McGimess, Chair
Assemblyman David R. Parks, Vice Chair
Senator Bob Coffin
Senator William J. Raggio
Senator Randolph J. Townsend
Assemblyman David Goldwater
Assemblyman Lynn Hettrick
Assemblywomm Valerie Weber
The state does not have an official description of this committee; however, SB 8 is the
bill the current tax increase was passed under. This committee may bear watching simply
because of the Nevada tax cap, which could affect any revenue increases for the County
of Nye.
Scheduled Meetings
O
Room 4401 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E.
Washingon Ave., Las Vegas.
!IVideoconference to: Room 4100 of the Legislative Building, 401 S.
Carson
St.,
Carson
City,
NV.
TThi is the fourth meeting of the 2003-04 Interim. The Agenda is not yet
available.
O Room 4100 of the Legislative Building, 401 S. Carson St., Carson City,
NV.
CI Videoconfmnce to: Room 4401 of the Grant Sawyer State Office
Building, 555 E. Washington Ave., Las Vegas. This is the fifth meeting of
is not yet available.
Cl Room 4401 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E.
Washington Ave., Las Vegas.
C Videoconferenm to: Room 410 of the Legislative Building, 40 1 S.
Carson
St.,
Carson
City,
NV.
This is the sixth and final meeting of the 2003-04 Interim. The Agenda is
not yet available.
Feasibility of Long-Ran e Mass Transit within State
and to Urban Areas of Neighboring States
Members
Senator Joseph M. Neal, Jr., Chair
Senator Warren B. Hardy
Senator Mike McGinness
Senator Raymond D. Rawson
Senator Dina Titus
Assemblyman Kelvin Atkinson
Assemblpan Chad Christensen
Assemblyman Hamy Mortenson
Assemblyman David R. Parks
Assemblpan Rod Sherer
The interim study, chaired by Senator Joseph M. Neal Jr. (D-Clark, No. 4), is considering
the feasibility study of long-range mass tramit within the State of
areas of neighboring states. "At our first meeting, we recei
transportation systems in our state from Nevada's Department of Transportation, the
Regional Transportation Comission of Southern Nevada, and the Regional
Transportation Commission of Washoe Comty," explained Chairman Neal. He added,
11 focus on transportation needs between
"Over the course of t
neighboring states." ''The people of
urban, suburban, and
le living in urban
Nevada face significant
areas must deal with gridlock and air pollution. In ml areas, the absence of accessible
&ansportation is a barrier to employment and the overall quality of life. A plan for .future
m s p r t a t i o n needs must be discussed,'Weal stated.
Scheduled Meetings
4-13-04
9:00 AM
This is the fourth meeting for the 2003-2004 Interim. Ely, Nevada. The
agenda is not yet available.
6-15-04
* Room 4401 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, 555 E.
9:30 A M
Washingon Ave., Las Vegas.
Videoconference to: Room 2135 of the Legislative Building, 401 S.
Carson
St.,
Carson
City,
NV.
fifth meeting for the 2003-2 4 Interim. The agenda is not yet
available.
Legislative Co
blic Lands Subcommittee
to Study Wilderness Areas and Wilderness Study Areas
(S.C.R. 7)
Members
Senator Dean A. Rhoads, Chair
Assemblyman Jerry D. Claborn, Vice Chair
Semtor Bob Coffin
Senator Mike McGinness
Assemblyman Pete Goicoechea
Assemblyvvomm Peggy Pierce
Nevada State Senator Dean A. Rhoads (R-Tuscarora) chairs a legislative subcommittee
established to review the status of these remaidng areas. The third meeting of the
submiwill be held Friday, February 6, 2004, at the Bristlecone Convention
Center in Ely. The subcommittee will receive input regarding White Pine County's
WSAs from county representatives. "It is critical to hear from the counties affected by
WSAs because their future use of these public lands is in the hands of Congress. It would
be a travesty to make decisions regarding these areas without regard for the local
impact," explained Senator Rhoads. He further noted, "Although the Nevada Legislature
does not have the authority to make decisions regarding WSAs, it can make
recommendations to Nevada's Consessional Delegation based on i n f o m i o n provided
at these meetings. All Nevadans deserve to have a voice in this issue." Senator Rhoads
indicated changes in the way WSAs are managed were recently implemented as a result
of litigation over wilderness areas in Utah9 and the new approach holds promise for
greater consideration of multiple uses on such lands.
Scheduled Meetings
3-25-04
p~
5-05-04
10:oo AM
6-11-04
9:30 AM
This is the fourth meeting of the 2003-2004 Interim. Western Heritage
Interpretive Center, B d e y Ranch Regiond Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd,,
Reno, Nevada. Please see agenda for details. (Agenda Attached)
Meeting rescheduled from April 29, 2004. This is the fifth meeting of the
2003-2004 Interim. Sturgeon's Rarnada Inn, 1420 Come11 Avenue,
Lovelock, Nevada. The agenda is not yet available.
* Room 2135 of the Legislative Building, 401 S. Carson St., Carson City,
NV.
* Videoconference to: Room 4401 of the Grant Savvyerr State Office
Building, 555 E. Washington Ave., Las Vegas. This is the sixth meeting
and final work session of the 2003-2004 Interim. The agenda is not yet
available.
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Name of Organization:
Legislative Cornittee on Public Lands' Sutxomittee to Study
Wilderness
Areas
and
Wilderness
Study
Areas
(Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 7 [File No. 63, Statutes of
Nevada 20031)
Date and Time of Meeting:
Thursday, March 25,2004
1 p.m.
Place of Meeting:
Western Heritage Interpretive Center
Bartley Ranch Regional Park
Reno, Nevada
AGENDA
I.
Opening Remarks and In&oductionsby Chairman Dean A. Rhoads
"11.
Approval of Minutes from February 6,2004, Meeting in EIy, Nevada
* 111.
Reports to Subcommittee:
Historical Overview of Wilderness Legislation, Including Measures Addressing
Nevada Wilderness Areas and Current Issues Involving Nevada Wilderness Areas
Kevin Kirkeby, R m l Coordinator, Office of United States Senator Jo
Presentation of Native American Perspectives on Wilderness Issues
Richard Harjo, Chairman, Nevada Indian Commission
Presentation on Wilderness Issues Relevant to Nevada
Shaaron Netherton, Executive Director, Friends of Nevada Wilderness
Joseph Guild, Bo
Cattlemen's Association
IV.
Public Comment
*V.
Possible Work Session on Preceding Agenda Items
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28,2004
NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
Place: Bristlecone Convention Center
150 Sixth Street
Scott Young, Committee Policy Analyst
Legislative Committee on Public Lands'
Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas
Subcommittee
401 South Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
(775) 684-6825
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON Pt'BLlCC LANDS'
WILDERNESS STUDY AREAS SUBCOFM
AND
More than two decades ago, approximately 5.1 million acres of Nevada land were
designated as Wilderness Study Arms (WSAs) pursuant to federal law. As such, the
Bureau of Land Management administers these tracts as though they are Wilderness
Areas. The original intent of the United States Congress was to have these lands
evaluated for permanent status as Wilderness Areas or returned to more general use.
However, in the ensuing years, the various groups interested in using these lands have
been unable to reach a consensus regarding the final disposition of many WSAs. m i l e
over the years Congress has designated some 2 million acres of land in Nevada as
Wilderness, roughly 3.86 million acres are still in limbo as WSAs.
Nevada State Senator Dean A. Rhoads (R-Tuscarora) chairs a legislative subcommittee
established to review the status of these remaining areas. The third meeting of the
subcommittee will be held Friday, February 6, 2004, at the Bristlecone Convention
Center in Ely. The subcommittee will receive input regarding White Pine County's
WSAs from county .representatives. "It is criticiil to ear from the count
by WSAs because their future use of these public hnds is in the hands of Congress.
It would be a travesty to make decisions regarding these areas without regard for
the local impact,"' explained Senator Rhoads. He further noted, "Although the Nevada
Legislature does not have the authority to make decisions regarding WSAs, it can
make recommendations to Nevada's Congressional Delegation based on infbrmation
these meetings. All Nevadans deserve to have a voice in this issue."
ads indicated changes in the way
SAs are managed were recently
implemented as a result of litigation over vvilderness areas in Utah, and the new approach
holds promise for greater consideration of multiple uses on such lands.
Members of the public are invited to attend the mmting and
ss the subcommittee.
Additional meetings will be held around the state in the following months to solicit input
from interested parties. Other members of the subcommittee include Senator Bob Coffin
(D-Las Vegas); Senator Mike R/lcCimess (R-Fallon); Assemblpan Jerry D. Ciaborn
(D-Las Vegas) Assemblyman Pete Coicmchea (R-Eureka); and Assemblpomm Peggy
Pierce (D-Las Vegas).
Legislative Committee on Education
(NRS 218.5352).
Summary
The committee is authorized to study the feasibility of adopting certain reforms for the
system of public education. This committee rnay be of interest because of u n f b d e d , or
under funded, mandates placed upon the rural counties.
Members
Assembiyman Richard Pe-rkins, Chair
Senator William J. Raggio, Vice Chair
Setlator Bernice Mathews
Senator Ann O'Connell
Senator Maurice E. Washington
Assemblyman Jason Geddes
Assemblyman William Home
Assemblyman Bob McCleary
Scheduled Meetings
Meeting rescheduled from March 12, 2004. This is the fourth
meeting of the Legislative Committee on Education for the 20032004 interim. The meeting will be held at the Community College
of Southern Nevada, P a h m p Valley Center, 551 East Calvada
Boulevard, P a h m p , Nevada. Please see agenda for details.
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Name of Orgemtion:
Legislative Committee on Education
Revised Statutes 2 18.5352)
Date and Time of Meeting:
Monday, March 22,2004
10 a.m.
P l a e of Meeting:
C o m m i t y College of Southern Nevada
Pahnunp Valley Center
55 1 East Calvada Boulevard
Pahrump, Nevada
AGENDA
I.
Opening Remarks
Assemblyman &chard D. Perkins, Chairman
"IT.
Approval of Minutes of the November 17 , 2003, January 7, 2004, and February 24.
2004, Meetings
111.
Welcome
Dr. William E. (Rob) Roberts, Superintendent, Nye County School District
"W.
Presentation by the State Board of Education on Legislative Initiatives Relating to the
2002-2006 Strategic Plan
Gary Waters, President, State Board of Education
"V.
Presentation on Local School Board Leadership and Training
Officers and Members, Nevada Association of School Boards
"VI.
Report on the Changing Role of Public School Administration
Dr. James Hager, Superintendent, Washoe County School District
VII.
Report on Professioml Development fm School Adminisbators
Bill Hanlon, Chairman
Statewide Coordinating Council for the Regional Professional Development Program
*VIlI.
Status Report on Automated System of Accountability Infomation for Nevada (SAM)
Paul La Marca. Ph.D.. Director
Assessment, Program Accountability, and Curriculum, Nevada Department of
Education
*E. Discussion of Topics and Locations of Future Meetings
X.
Public Comment
XI.
Adjournment