MINUTES OF THE
SENATE Committee on Finance
Seventy-second Session
March 27, 2003
The Senate Committee on Finance was called to order by Chairman William J. Raggio at 8:07 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2003, in Room 2134 of the Legislative Building, Carson City, Nevada. Exhibit A is the Agenda. Exhibit B is the Attendance Roster. All exhibits are available and on file at the Research Library of the Legislative Counsel Bureau.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Senator William J. Raggio, Chairman
Senator Raymond D. Rawson, Vice Chairman
Senator Dean A. Rhoads
Senator Barbara K. Cegavske
Senator Bob Coffin
Senator Bernice Mathews
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Sandra J. Tiffany (Excused)
GUEST LEGISLATORS PRESENT:
Senator Alice Costandina Titus, Clark County Senatorial District No. 7
Senator Maurice E. Washington, Washoe County Senatorial District No. 2
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Gary L. Ghiggeri, Senate Fiscal Analyst
Bob Guernsey, Principal Deputy Fiscal Analyst
Denise Davis, Committee Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT:
Judith Winzeler, Executive Director, Nevada Humanities Committee
Joseph Guild, Lobbyist, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc.
Jim R. Barbee, Agriculture Education Consultant/State Future Farmers of America (FFA) Supervisor, Workforce Education, Department of Education
Shane Sutton, Teacher, Elko High School
Andrea Paris, Former State FFA Officer
Flint Wright, Student, University of Nevada, Reno, Agricultural Education
Ty A. Nebe, Senior Vice President, Northern Nevada Bank
Vance DeMars, Sales Representative, RMC Nevada, Inc.
Carl A. Diekhans, Vice President, Administrative Services, Great Basin College, University and Community College System of Nevada
Carole Vilardo, Lobbyist, Nevada Taxpayers Association
Sherry Blackwell, Budget Division, Department of Administration
Donald E. Henderson, Deputy Director, Rangeland Specialist, Department of Agriculture
Ed DePaoli
Madelyn Shipman, Lobbyist, Washoe County
Julia A. Keller, Lobbyist
Mary Liveratti, Deputy Director, Department of Human Resources
Judith Winzeler, Executive Director, Nevada Humanities Committee (NHC), distributed a handout entitled “IFC Reporting Required for Appropriations to Non-State Agencies by the 2001 Legislators” (Exhibit C).
Ms. Winzeler commented she believed the NHC had spent past appropriations in a suitable manner. The State funds are an investment in Nevada, and the NHC can document that State funds have a three to one match. Many of the programs the NHC supports have a significant multiplier effect. During the past 10 years, federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has been stable. State funds, grants for specific projects, and earned income have helped to continue expansion of NHC’s revenue base and increase the number of humanities programs and activities offered to Nevadans. A handout entitled “Remarks to the Senate Finance Committee, Judith Winzeler, Executive Director, Nevada Humanities Committee March 27, 2003” (Exhibit D)
details revenues, events, expenditures, budget, the Nevada Online Encyclopedia
(NOE), legislative history, and other activities the NHC has supported and sponsored.
Ms. Winzeler stated approval of Senate Bill (S.B.) 357 is critical to continue the NHC’s programs. Losing State funding would profoundly affect the NHC statewide activities, and dramatically reduce events. She reported NHC urges approval of S.B. 357, which will provide $200,000 for the southern Nevada office and $100,000 for the NOE. The NOE is the committee’s latest and most ambitious project.
SENATE BILL 357: Makes appropriations to Department of Cultural Affairs for expenses relating to continued operation of Southern Nevada Office of Nevada Humanities Committee and for creation of Nevada Online Encyclopedia. (BDR S-1168)
Ms. Winzeler continued the passage of S.B. 357 would cover the salary of the program coordinator and half-time assistant in southern Nevada for the next 2 years. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) donates the office space and, as a consequence, operating expenses are minimal. The tax base requires economic well-being, and one important factor of economic growth is quality of workplace. Dynamic businesses are attracted to places that have a receptive economic environment and available work force, and also have a people-friendly environment, which is an environment that offers wide and engaging cultural activities and events.
Joseph Guild, Lobbyist, Motion Picture Association of America, Inc., presented a short video outlining the NOE project.
Ms. Winzeler said the video illustrates the model the State wishes to follow, and it will use the same software company.
Senator Alice Costandina Titus, Clark County Senatorial District No. 7, indicated she has the video online in her office, and welcomes anyone who would like to view it.
Senator Titus urged the committee to approve S.B. 357 so the southern Nevada NHC can continue its work where the largest base of the population resides.
Senator Raggio inquired whether any outside funding had been raised for the NOE program. Ms. Winzeler stated the NHC received a $43,000 grant from the NEH for the planning stage.
Senator Mathews asked whether there is a reason why this funding cannot be put in an annual base budget. Senator Raggio said the only reason would be lack of available funding.
Senator Mathews commented she was not referring to this year’s funding, but to the future. She asserted, “The NHC is an important part of our life and the lives of our young people.”
Senator Raggio stated the funding has never been in a base budget, but it is a possibility the committee could consider.
Senator Raggio closed the hearing on S.B. 357, and opened the hearing on S.B. 366.
SENATE BILL 366: Establishes program to award grants of money to school districts for classes in agriculture and natural resource sciences provided pursuant to program of occupational education at secondary level. (BDR 34-661)
Senator Rhoads indicated last summer he met with several agricultural teachers in his district who informed him there is an extreme shortage of funds available for agriculture and natural resources classes. This bill would provide $500,000 in each year of the biennium, and the monies would be matched by the school districts.
Jim R. Barbee, Agriculture Education Consultant/State Future Farmers of America Supervisor, Workforce Education, Department of Education, said he was present to represent the Nevada Agricultural Teachers Association (NATA). Historically, Nevada agricultural education has been a part of school programs for the last 75 years. At a meeting of the NATA, members evaluated the agricultural programs in the State. Problems in funding, consistency, and quality of programs were addressed. The NATA became pro-actively involved in establishing standards for the programs. He distributed two handouts entitled Agriculture & Natural Resource Education Program Area Quality Criteria Grades 9-12 (Exhibit E. Original is on file in the Research Library.), and Agriculture Science One and Two (Exhibit F. Original is on file in the Research Library.).
Mr. Barbee continued saying agricultural education is very complicated. It has many different elements, which are discussed in Exhibit E. The agriculture program has been organized and sequenced around career paths, with clear performance standards leading students to entry-level employment, job advancement, entrepreneurship, advanced education and training, and personal use. He pointed out instruction is performance-based and integrates academic knowledge and skills that reflect current and emerging technologies and practices in business, industry, and the home environment. In Exhibit G “Nevada State Board of Education, Nevada State Board for Occupational Education” letter, agricultural education funding for fiscal year (FY) 2003 for all schools in Nevada is shown. About 82 percent of the funds are earmarked for salaries, leaving the remaining 18 percent for program support. Without passage of S.B. 366, the State could lose half of its agricultural programs in the coming year.
Senator Raggio asked how the school districts could be expected to provide the matching funds if the districts are experiencing financial difficulties.
Mr. Barbee answered the match is dollar for dollar. A waiver is included in Section 4 of S.B. 366, which permits school districts to award a grant for less than the amount equal to matching funds if the district has severe financial hardship.
Senator Raggio said a match would then not be required of the school districts. Mr. Barbee replied that would be correct.
Senator Raggio stated all the school districts could show financial hardship. Mr. Barbee responded that seems to be the unfortunate reality for next year.
Shane Sutton, Teacher, Elko High School, added with the standards NATA has developed and the performance quality criteria, the agricultural programs in the State are asking for a unique way to fund a program. The performance quality criteria will provide clear accountability on how the funds are being used, and how the funds are actually helping each department. This plan will ensure that the funds appropriated will go to the students, facilities, and to the operation of the programs.
Andrea Paris, former State FFA officer, said she is currently a junior at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) majoring in public relations and marketing with an agricultural emphasis. She spent 4 years in the agricultural education program at Elko High School, which gave her the experience, training, and personal development necessary to be successful at UNR. The career development events sponsored by the FFA prepared her well for the future.
Senator Raggio asked what her plans were after graduation from UNR. Ms. Paris said she plans on promoting the livestock industry, and working in public relations to enhance the public’s awareness of the agricultural business.
Senator Raggio inquired whether she planned on residing in Nevada. Ms. Paris said she thinks so.
Senator Raggio asked whether she had Mr. Sutton as a teacher. Ms. Paris answered Mr. Sutton was her teacher for all 4 years at Elko High School.
Senator Raggio asked her to evaluate Mr. Sutton’s teaching on a scale of ten to one. Ms. Paris replied Mr. Sutton would be an 11. She asserted he is a great teacher.
Senator Rhoads reported he received an e-mail from the Clark County School District (CCSD) indicating the CCSD supports this bill. The e-mail letter was submitted for the record as Exhibit H.
Flint Wright, Student, University of Nevada, Reno, Agricultural Education said he was also working as an intern for the Nevada Farm Bureau. He stated he had been involved in agricultural programs and the FFA for his entire school career. The FFA forms the foundation for the agricultural industry in the United States, he declared. It is the educator, promoter, and developer of future leaders in agriculture. The agricultural industry employs 22 million people nationwide. He urged the committee to support S.B. 366.
Ty A. Nebe, Senior Vice President, Northern Nevada Bank, indicated he is a native Nevadan, graduate of UNR, and a product of FFA and agricultural education. Agricultural students are the future leaders of Nevada and the nation. He stated the most significant attribute he acquired from agricultural education was dedication. The program encourages the development of personal traits, such as a strong work ethic, responsibility, and leadership, which contribute to career and life success. He urged support of S.B. 366.
Vance DeMars, Sales Representative, RMC Nevada, Inc., stated he believes agricultural education is an invaluable part of a high school’s curriculum. The lessons and skills he learned in the agricultural program represent a large part of what he has to offer future employers. He said support of S.B. 366 is vital to agricultural education in this State.
Senator Raggio commented there is no question about the worthiness of the program, but the State does not have the funding for any of the bills being presented. The funds are not included in the Executive Budget, and those budgets are not funded until the Legislature acts to produce more revenues at the State level.
Senator Raggio closed the hearing on S.B. 366, and opened the hearing on S.B. 367.
SENATE BILL 367: Makes appropriation to University and Community College System of Nevada for design of electrical and industrial technology building on campus of Great Basin College. (BDR S-1142)
Senator Rhoads stated this bill appropriates $132,977 to the Great Basin College (GBC). Several years ago, when he participated on a study committee, the objective of the committee was to establish ways to bring new businesses into the State. Companies invariably said the most important consideration for establishing a business was the education program provided by the community. He declared GBC has done an excellent job in developing and promoting its mining programs, but now a facility is required to further expand its curriculum. The appropriation is included in the Executive Budget. A handout entitled “Electrical & Industrial Technology Bldg. – Design” (Exhibit I) provides a detailed explanation of the project.
Gary Ghiggeri, Senate Fiscal Analyst, Fiscal Analysis Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau, indicated the appropriation for the bill is in the Governor’s recommended capital improvement projects request. It is to be funded with general obligation bonds.
Carl A. Diekhans, Vice President, Administrative Services, Great Basin College, University and Community College System of Nevada, said the electrical and industrial technology building has been on GBC’s master plan since 1994. The program to be offered includes instrumentation, automation, robotics, electrical, and industrial plant maintenance. Currently, the GBC rents 13,000 square feet off-campus to house the electrical technology program. The industrial plant maintenance program is in a 3000 square foot metal building on campus. Both programs have inadequate space, and the overcrowding creates a safety problem.
Senator Raggio inquired whether the sum requested in S.B. 367 was just for the building design.
Mr. Diekhans replied that was correct. The total project cost will be about $7 million. The current funding request is for the schematic design only, which would provide basic floor plans, elevations, and a site plan.
Senator Raggio closed the hearing on S.B. 367, and opened the hearing on S.B. 381.
SENATE BILL 381: Authorizes state agencies to retain certain cost savings and use savings for training and equipment purchases. (BDR 31-936)
Senator Rhoads stated there is no incentive to save money at any government level as there is in the private sector. If an agency does end up with a surplus, its budget is cut in the next biennium. Many State agencies, in the last 60 days of a budget cycle, normally find a way to spend the surplus funds. This bill would permit 50 percent of the savings to go into the Fund to Stabilize Operation of State Government, and the remaining 50 percent to stay with the State agencies to allow them to purchase equipment, including computers, and provide training for employees.
Carole Vilardo, Lobbyist, Nevada Taxpayers Association, said she was speaking in support of S.B. 381. From the private sector perception, there is a “use it or lose it” mentality associated with State government. She agreed this bill will attempt to reward innovation in savings by permitting agencies that do not have on-going contracts to use the funds for equipment and for employee training. She recalled all of the provisions that are considered savings, and those that are not, had originally been worked out with Ms. Mateucci when she was budget director. This bill would prevent the elimination of expenditures for the sake of generating additional General Fund allocations. Former bills on the same topic directed funds to go back to employees responsible for generating the savings. Some of the employee organizations expressed concern that supervisors might skew the way the cash rewards were given.
Ms. Vilardo said local government programs use the surplus from savings to provide equipment and funds for capital improvements. This bill recommends placing the 50 percent surplus into the Fund to Stabilize Operation of State Government to increase the amount of reserve.
Senator Raggio commented that under Section 6 the Legislative auditor would have the responsibility to determine what qualifies as savings. Section 7 states an agency could not reduce the quality of service in order to acquire a savings, and thus benefit from this provision. The fiscal note on the bill indicates the budget director objects to the proposal because it would have a significant impact on the budget because there would be no reversions. He noted reversions are currently a major part of the structure of a new budget.
Sherry Blackwell, Budget Division, Department of Administration, testified as a representative for Mr. Comeaux, the budget director. She stated there would be a definite financial impact on the State’s budget because half of the projected reversions would be going back to the State agencies. There would be an increase in the paperwork load just to document and track the areas of savings.
Senator Raggio pointed out that Mr. Comeaux said the bill would remove the Executive Branch and the Legislature’s ability to earmark how funds are spent. He suggested Mr. Comeaux should appear to explain his concerns.
Ms. Vilardo said she would let Mr. Comeaux know.
Senator Raggio stated the hearing on S.B. 381 was closed, and the hearing on S.B. 377 was opened.
SENATE BILL 377: Makes appropriation to State Department of Agriculture for construction of drift fence in Palomino Valley. (BDR S-873)
Senator Maurice E. Washington, Washoe County Senatorial District No. 2, indicated the bill was proposed because cattle are drifting from the open ranges to developed areas within Palomino Valley and Warm Springs. Some of the residents have requested a drift fence to be erected to stop the flow. The projected cost of the fence is about $170,000, with the funds coming from the State and the county. The county has approved its portion of the cost.
Senator Raggio asked along what highway the drift fence would be constructed. Senator Washington replied it is the Pyramid Lake Highway heading north.
Senator Mathews inquired who owns the cattle. Senator Washington deferred the question to Mr. Henderson.
Donald E. Henderson, Deputy Director, Rangeland Specialist, Department of Agriculture, said public land ranchers own the cattle. The public lands surround the residential areas.
Senator Mathews asked why the public land ranchers were not held responsible for keeping the cattle off the road and away from the populated areas. Mr. Henderson said it is the position of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that its funds cannot be used in private land matters.
Senator Mathews explained she was referring to the owners of the cattle being responsible, not the BLM. Mr. Henderson stated that obligation would be too onerous on the permitees. Historically, with public land permits, the grazing range is not fenced pursuant to Nevada’s open range law. It becomes too expensive for the ranchers if they have to provide fencing for all the grazing allotment. Palomino Valley was originally undeveloped and the land was BLM exchange lands. The permitees actually have some deeded grazing rights in the valley. The land has moved away from its agricultural origination to a residential designation.
Senator Mathews asked why the property owners were not fencing their own land. She asserted it does not seem necessary to request State funding for fences. Senator Raggio replied the situation might be analogous to people in her district requesting the State to provide noise abatement walls.
Senator Mathews explained the situations are not the same. The State built the highways along the edge of the residential properties. In her opinion, with the open range law, the State should not be asked to pay for the drift fencing.
Senator Raggio responded the open range law recognizes the cattle have a right to be there. The cattle owners are not required to prevent the cattle from roaming to graze.
Senator Coffin commented that in the 1980s a Las Vegas resident’s son ran into a cow on the roadway. To resolve the issue, large sections of highway were fenced off from Luning all the way to Tonopah and farther south to Mercury. The question seems to be whether the State should be responsible for funding or the Nevada Department of Transportation. Additionally, he asserted, the major developers of the residential areas seem to have some responsibility for bringing the population into close contact with the cattle.
Mr. Henderson answered the Nevada Department of Transportation has paid for fencing. Whether the monies come from the General Fund or from federal grants, he did not know. This area has had significant residential growth and it will continue to grow as more and more people settle in the State. Currently he said, many of the private parcels are ranchettes, averaging 10 to 40 acres, but high‑density subdivision developments are also being built. If the private landowners want to keep free-roaming cattle off their property, it is their responsibility to construct a legal fence.
Mr. Henderson said many of the residents are not familiar with the open range law and do not understand its implications. This bill is a compromise between the public land ranchers and the private residents to find a satisfactory solution to the problem.
Senator Raggio inquired whether the purpose of the fence was to keep the cattle off the highway or to keep them out of residential areas.
Mr. Henderson showed a map to the committee illustrating which lands were open range and which were private. He explained the problem with the roaming cattle is in the checkerboard area of the map where the open range and residential areas adjoin each other in alternating parcels.
Mr. Henderson said the most cost-effective and satisfactory solution to the problem would be to build a drift fence. The drift fence would not be a continuous run, but it would be erected in multiple sections for a proscribed length to deter the cattle from the residential area. The fence would not totally eliminate cattle grazing in the area, but it would reduce the impact.
Senator Raggio asked whether the drift fence would be on BLM or private lands.
Mr. Henderson replied it would be on private land. Rights-of-way and permission from each private landowner would have to be obtained before the fence could be built.
Senator Raggio inquired what the likelihood was of getting all private landowners to agree to such provisions.
Mr. Henderson answered with community support there is a good likelihood agreements could be obtained. The State has not fenced the BLM boundaries, because every one mile of straight line fencing actually requires three miles to go around the checkerboard of property ownership. Another consideration is the topography of the area, which is very steep, and would increase the construction cost and frequency of maintenance. The most buildable and effective site for the drift fence would be on private land.
Ed DePaoli testified he is one of the cattle permitees on the BLM land. He stated he owns private land and private water in the area, but has three permits for cattle grazing in the surrounding BLM land. He reported the McCullough Corporation planned a city development in Palomino Valley, but Washoe County questioned the amount of water that would be needed for the city development. A sufficient water supply was not available. The McCullough Corporation sold off the land as private parcels in a scattered, diversified pattern. He declared the urban-rural interface problem should not only be addressed in Palomino Valley, but also throughout the State.
Senator Raggio asked where the wild horse facility was located in the valley. Mr. DePaoli said the facility is right on the highway.
Madelyn Shipman, Lobbyist, Washoe County, indicated the county board voted to support Senator Washington’s bill to resolve this very sensitive issue. She suggested the Department of Agriculture deserves credit for taking the lead in trying to find a satisfactory solution to the problem.
Senator Raggio asked how the $170,000 amount was determined for construction of the drift fence.
Mr. Henderson answered the agency contacted fencing contractors and worked out some rough estimates of cost. The companies gave the agency a per-mile price. The largest expense for the fence is putting in the cattle guards on the numerous roads that cut through the area.
Senator Raggio asked what kind of material would be used for the fence construction. Mr. Henderson indicated the fence would be a triple strand barbwire fence. The amount requested in this bill would cover the total cost for constructing the fence.
Senator Raggio inquired whether any local funds would be available for the project.
Mr. Henderson said the Department of Agriculture’s approach to the problem is this has to be a community fence. The local residents need to “adopt” the fence, and support the maintenance of it. Recreational vehicle owners often cut fences to gain access to BLM areas. The agency has always viewed the project as a cooperatively-funded effort. At this point, the agency has not seen the broad-based support that would be required of the local residents.
Senator Raggio asked whether any Washoe County funds would be available. Ms. Shipman answered probably not. The county has offered to create a district so the residents could participate in the funding, but to this point the residents have been reluctant to take ownership of the fence.
Senator Raggio asked what entities make up the community in Palomino Valley. Ms. Shipman responded the valley has no single home developer. The typical lot is a 10-acre parcel, which makes it financially difficult for the owners to fence their own property. Most houses are individually owned.
Julia A. Keller, Lobbyist, stated she is a director for the Wild Horse Preservation League, and was testifying as a representative of open space, wild horses, and ways to preserve them. She said she is opposed to the bill because it is too vague and the provisions could be detrimental to open space and wildlife, including the wild horses. She said the following information should be provided in detail in this bill: (1) the amount of acreage should be listed, (2) the precise area for fencing should be listed, (3) the bill should state whether or not the fencing will be on public or private land, (4) the bill should state the environmental impact, and (5) the bill should state whether or not it will impede the migration of wildlife and wild horses access to water. She distributed a handout entitled “Senate Bill No. 377” (Exhibit J) which contains her complete testimony.
Ms. Keller continued saying in the rangeland disclosure law, Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 113.065, the law requires that before the purchaser of a home or improved lot adjacent to open range signs a sale agreement, the seller shall, by separate written document, disclose to the purchaser information regarding grazing on open range. Such disclosure must contain a statement with the following language: “NRS 113.065 requires disclosure upon sale of home or improved lot adjacent to open range. This property is adjacent to open range on which livestock are permitted to graze or roam.”
Senator Raggio reiterated to the proponents of this bill that the appropriation is not included in the Executive Budget, and not doable unless additional revenues come into the General Fund. A plan for sharing the cost of this project needs to be developed by everyone who has a stake in this issue.
Senator Raggio closed the hearing on S.B. 377, and opened the hearing on S.B. 396.
SENATE BILL 396: Makes supplemental appropriation to Health Division of Department of Human Resources for unanticipated shortfall in money for Fiscal Year 2002-2003 resulting from increased cost of maintenance of effort requirement for Substance Abuse and Treatment Block Grant. (BDR S-1226).
Senator Raggio said the committee originally heard this bill on March 24, 2003, for a supplemental appropriation for an unanticipated shortfall in the amount of $38,915. A fiscal statement on this bill is included as Exhibit K.
SENATOR COFFIN MOVED TO DO PASS S.B. 396.
SENATOR RAWSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR TIFFANY WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)
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Senator Raggio opened the hearing on S.B. 137.
SENATE BILL 137: Establishes Legislative Committee on Persons With Disabilities. (BDR 17-700)
Mary Liveratti, Deputy Director, Department of Human Resources, stated this committee discussed the bill yesterday, but an amendment is required in Section 8, page 4, by deleting lines 38 through 41, and adding new wording. The new wording is shown on Exhibit L entitled “Proposed Amendment to Senate Bill No. 137.”
Senator Raggio asked for a clarification of subsection 3 of the bill on how the new wording in the amendment changes the fiscal note.
Ms. Liveratti said the 2002 strategic plan set a goal of 125 assessments to be completed over the FY 2003-2005 biennium. The agency believes 125 assessments is a very reasonable and doable goal for the department without any additional funding.
Senator Raggio verified there is no additional cost if the amendment changes the language. Ms. Liveratti said that is correct.
Senator Raggio asked whether the State is open to any additional liability under the Olmstead decision. Ms. Liveratti stated this bill would actually help the agency be in compliance with the Olmstead decision, because it shows the State is making an attempt to plan and to proceed at a reasonable pace.
Senator Rawson said the amendment to the bill should be prepared so it can be offered on the floor.
SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO ADOPT A COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO S.B 137 PURSUANT TO THE TESTIMONY OFFERED.
SENATOR CEGAVSKE SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR TIFFANY WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)
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Mr. Ghiggeri said there would be subcommittee work sessions the next day for the Distributive School Account, Public Utilities Commission, and Department of Administration budgets.
Bob Guernsey, Principal Deputy Fiscal Analyst, Fiscal Analysis Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau, said the subcommittee for the Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation would meet at 7:00 a.m.
Senator Raggio adjourned the hearing at 9:35 a.m.
Judy Coolbaugh,
Committee Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Senator William J. Raggio, Chairman
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