SENATE AGENDA

for the

Committee on Commerce and Labor

  Day  Tuesday          Date  February 8, 2005       Time   8:00 a.m.           Room  2135

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Note:  We are pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who are disabled and wish to attend the meeting.  If special arrangements for the meeting are necessary, please notify the Senate Committee on Commerce and Labor at (775) 684-1451.

(R#) Indicates the reprint number of the bill/resolution being considered.

PLEASE PROVIDE 25 COPIES OF YOUR EXHIBITS AND NOTES.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

Introduction of Committee Members and Staff

Adoption of Committee Rules

Review of Committee Procedures

S.B. 3                Revises certain provisions relating to regulation of public utilities. (BDR 58-656)

Presentation: Public Utilities Commission of Nevada

Overview of organization and responsibilities, recent activities and legislative interest.

Presentation: Consumer’s Advocate in the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General

Overview of organization and responsibilities, recent activities and legislative interest.

Presentation: Director of the Office of Energy in the Office of the Governor

Overview of organization and responsibilities, recent activities and legislative interest.

Presentation: Task Force for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation

Overview of Task Force organization and responsibilities, recent activities and legislative recommendations.

*Note: Interested parties may observe the proceedings through a simultaneous videoconference in Room 4412 of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building, Las Vegas.