SENATE AGENDA

for the

Committee on Government Affairs

  Day  Monday           Date  April 11, 2005            Time   2:00 p.m.           Room  2149

If you cannot attend the meeting, you can listen to it live over the Internet.  The address for the legislative website is http://www.leg.state.nv.us.  For audio broadcasts, click on the link “Listen to Live Meetings.”

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 Government Affairs at (775) 684-1462.

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

PLEASE PROVIDE 12 COPIES OF YOUR EXHIBITS AND NOTES.

S.B. 229            Creates certain tax incentives for economic development. (BDR 21-910)

S.B. 350            Prohibits state agencies and local governments from outsourcing purchasing contracts to foreign countries. (BDR 27-65)

S.B. 409            Revises definition of “state agency” for purposes of installment-purchase and lease-purchase agreements. (BDR 31-1346)

S.B. 410            Exempts University and Community College System of Nevada from requirement to purchase prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services, or medical supplies and related services through Purchasing Division of Department of Administration. (BDR 27-156)

S.B. 411            Revises provision governing payment by installment of assessment for local improvement. (BDR 21-1293)

S.B. 426            Clarifies certain provisions relating to public works. (BDR 28-1032)

S.B. 467            Makes various changes to laws governing public works projects. (BDR 28-816)

Work Session

Public Comment.

Committee introductions of Bills and Resolutions.

Cellular telephones must be turned off or set to silent mode in the committee room.

Possible discussion of and actions on measures previously considered

Note:         Any person proposing an amendment to a bill being heard by the committee must submit the proposed amendment in writing and include a statement of the intent for the amendment. The proposal must also include the appropriate name and contact number.

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