The Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor was called to order by Chairman Randolph J. Townsend, at 12:54 p.m., on Friday, May 28, 1999, on the Senate Floor of the Legislative Building, Carson City, Nevada. There was no Agenda. There was no Attendance Roster.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:

Senator Randolph J. Townsend, Chairman

Senator Ann O’Connell, Vice Chairman

Senator Mark Amodei

Senator Dean A. Rhoads

Senator Raymond C. Shaffer

Senator Michael A. (Mike) Schneider

Senator Maggie Carlton

STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:

Scott Young, Committee Policy Analyst

Angela Culbert, Committee Secretary

Chairman Townsend explained the language in Amendment No. 1150 for Senate Bill (S.B.) 438 had not been agreed upon. He further stated the new amendment was in the process of being drafted. The committee agreed to hold the amendment until such time as the new one could be presented and reviewed.

Senator Townsend outlined the proposed changes in Amendment No. 1156 for S.B. 37.

Senator Schneider indicated the language from S.B. 196 had been included in the amendment.

Senator Townsend stated that every interested party had agreed to the amendment.

Senator Carlton noted she had a philosophical problem with the measure.

SENATOR SCHNEIDER SECONDED THE MOTION.

THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR CARLTON VOTED NO.)

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Senator Townsend adjourned the meeting at 1:03 p.m.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

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Crystal Suess,

Committee Secretary

APPROVED BY:

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Senator Randolph J. Townsend, Chairman

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