MINUTES OF MEETING

      ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

 

      Sixty-seventh Session

      March 16, 1993

 

 

 

The Assembly Committee on Government Affairs was called to order by Chairman Val Z. Garner at 8:03 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 1993, in Room 330 of the Legislative Building, Carson City, Nevada.  Exhibit A is the Meeting Agenda.  Exhibit B is the Attendance Roster.

 

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

      Mr. Val Z. Garner, Chairman

      Mr. Rick C. Bennett, Vice Chairman

      Mrs. Kathy M. Augustine

      Mr. Douglas A. Bache

      Mrs. Marcia de Braga

      Mrs. Vivian L. Freeman

      Mr. Lynn Hettrick

      Mrs. Erin Kenny

      Mrs. Joan A. Lambert

      Mr. James W. McGaughey

      Mr. Roy Neighbors

      Mrs. Gene W. Segerblom

      Mr. Wendell P. Williams

 

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:

 

      None

 

GUEST LEGISLATORS PRESENT:

 

      None

 

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

 

      Dana Bennett, Research Analyst

 

OTHERS PRESENT:

 

      Maureen D'Ambra, Special Improvement District Coordinator, Clark County Department of Public Works; Mark Dawson, Chancellor, University and Community College System of Nevada; Mark Feldman, President, Mark Feldman Associates.

 

 

 

 

 

Chairman Garner requested committee introduction of the following bill draft requests:

 

BILL DRAFT REQUEST 22-690 -   Provides date for valuing land purchased by school district within subdivision.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN BENNETT MOVED FOR COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF B.D.R. 22-690.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN NEIGHBORS SECONDED THE MOTION.

 

      THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

BILL DRAFT REQUEST 21-819 -   Clarifies that municipality may by condemnation acquire property for project within or without municipality.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN BENNETT MOVED FOR COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF B.D.R. 21-819.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN LAMBERT SECONDED THE MOTION.

 

      THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

BILL DRAFT REQUEST 23-663 -   Amends provisions governing testing of state employees for use of alcohol or controlled substances.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN BENNETT MOVED FOR COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF B.D.R. 23-663.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN MCGAUGHEY SECONDED THE MOTION.

 

      THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

BILL DRAFT REQUEST 22-1436 -      Authorizes unincorporated towns to impose impact fees.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN BACHE MOVED FOR COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF B.D.R. 22-1436.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN LAMBERT SECONDED THE MOTION.

 

      THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 198 -Revises Procedure for refunding surplus money from local improvement districts.

 

Maureen D'Ambra, Special Improvement District Coordinator, Clark County Department of Public Works, explained she was the author of the proposed legislation.  She then delivered Exhibit C which explained the purpose of AB 198.  In conclusion, she referenced the hardship ordinance adopted during the last legislative session, adding AB 198 would offset costs if a property owner could not make payment.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN BENNETT MOVED DO PASS ON AB 198.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN MCGAUGHEY SECONDED THE MOTION.

 

      THE MOTION CARRIED.

 

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 256 -Provides that home addresses of certain public officers, public employees and their families may be made confidential.

 

Chairman Garner asked the audience if there was anyone present to speak in favor of AB 256.  No one came forward.

 

The hearing on AB 256 was closed with no action taken.

 

ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 257 -Clarifies authority of board of regents to contract with different types of investment entities in providing retirement program for professional staff.

 

Mark Dawson, Chancellor, University and Community College System of Nevada, spoke in support of AB 257 utilizing Exhibit D.

 

Mark Feldman, President, Mark Feldman Associates, stated he was an attorney and consultant to the insurance industry, appearing by request of the University on behalf of Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company.  Exhibit E was Mr. Feldman's prepared statement to the committee.

 

Mr. Garner stated most people working in the university system did not participate in the Public Employees Retirement System.  Mr. Dawson replied only new-hired professional employees could not participate in the state retirement program, but all classified employees did.  Mr. Garner then clarified AB 257 was another option to expand the flexibility for investment and to enhance a person's retirement portfolio.

 

Mrs. Lambert referenced Page 1, lines 21 through 24, and asked if mutual funds, banks, etc., would remain viable options.  The answer was not right now, but they could in the future.

 

Mrs. Segerblom questioned if the funds could be used if a person transferred from Nevada to California.  The reply was yes.  She then asked how reliable the fund was, mentioning what had occurred with Executive Life.  Mr. Dawson answered, "They are a lot more reliable, hopefully, than Executive Life."  He added, "The companies are huge.  TIAA/CREF may be the largest retirement fund in the world.  However, if there is a crash as there was in the thirties, it will be affected just like everything else."

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN AUGUSTINE MOVED DO PASS ON AB 257.

 

      ASSEMBLYMAN HETTRICK SECONDED THE MOTION.

 

      THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

Chairman Garner asked Dana Bennett to refresh his memory on

AB 253 and told the committee to be prepared to take action on it on Wednesday, March 17, 1993.

 

There being no further business to come before committee, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 a.m.

 

 

      RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

 

 

                             

      BETTY WILLS

      Committee Secretary

 

 

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Assembly Committee on Government Affairs

March 16, 1993

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