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A
D
A
Here,
thank
you.
We
have
all
members
present.
We
have
a
quorum
before
we
get
started
with
our
agenda
for
today.
I'd
like
to
just
go
through
a
few
quick
housekeeping
announcements.
A
Also,
please
remember
when
making
motions
to
provide
your
name
as
well,
so
so
that
I
can
make
sure
I
recognize
the
right
people
and
we
can
get
it
clear
for
the
record
members
of
the
public
wishing
to
participate
in
our
meetings
can
do
so
in
a
variety
of
ways.
Information
on
how
to
participate
can
be
found
on
every
meeting
agenda
for
this
committee,
as
well
as
on
the
help
page
at
the
legislative
website.
A
A
So,
as
previously
previously
mentioned,
we
do
not
typically
take
testimony
during
a
work
session.
However,
we
call
upon
bill
sponsors
to
clarify
any
questions
that
may
have
come
up.
So
with
that
we'll
open
up
our
work
session,
we
will
start
with
assembly
bill
34,
mr
assinispec.
Our
policy
analyst
will
walk
us
through
the
work
session
document.
Mr
smithspec,
please
go
ahead
whenever
you
are.
E
Ready
a
good
chair
for
the
record
young
shin
inspector,
the
resource
division
of
the
lcb
and
lcp
staff
I
cannot
advocate
for
or
against
any
measure
accounts
before
this
committee
sunday,
bill
34
was
hurt
in
this
committee
on
february
22nd
and
the
bill
defines
the
term
control
as
it
applies
noxious
reads,
and
it
authorized
the
director
of
state
department
of
agriculture
to
adopt
regulations
to
certify
certain
agriculture
products
as
being
free
from
propagative
parts
from
which
noxious
swedes
may
grow.
E
They'll
authorize
the
department
to
provide
a
notice
of
its
finding
that
an
area
is
infested
with
certain
pests,
not
just
weeds
or
plant
diseases,
to
the
owner
or
occupant
of
an
area
by
electronic
mail.
It
will
also
exempt
a
business
that
is
licensed
by
another
state
that
sells
nursery
stock
only
to
the
public
still
severe
the
internet
from
obtaining
a
license
from
the
director
of
the
department.
E
Lastly,
the
bill
provides.
The
probe
provides
the
prohibition
against
engaging
in
certain
activities
involving
pest
control,
license
and
violence
provisions
covering
the
certification
of
restricted
use
application.
There's
one
amendment
proposed
to
build:
the
command
was
proposed
by
the
state
department,
agriculture
that
makes
the
following
changes.
E
It
clarifies
the
term
certificate
authorizes
an
applicator
to
purchase,
use
or
supervise
the
use
of
a
restrictive
pesticide,
clarifies
that
a
non-private
applicator
and
a
commercial
applicator
can
be
a
personal
license
to
apply
or
supervise
the
application
of
any
general
use
pesticide
and
it
clarifies
that
a
restricted
use.
E
Pesticide
is
a
high
toxic
pesticide
that
has
been
classified
for
restricted
use
pursuant
to
federal
law
and,
lastly,
clarifies
that
certain
provisions
apply
to
an
authorized
commercial
applicator
or
a
certified
nonprofit
applicator,
which
are
persons
who
are
authorized
or
certified
to
use
or
supervise
the
use
of
restrictively
used
pesticides,
and
that
amendment
and
explanation
should
be
also
attached
to
your
work
session
document,
which
is
analysis
for
your
further
review.
Thank
you,
chair.
A
Thank
you,
mr
stan
spec.
In
addition,
I
know
during
the
hearing
there
were
some
questions
about
the
feed
provision
within
the
bill
and
there
were
some
follow-up
conversations
between
our
legal
staff
and
the
department.
So
I
would
just
like
to
briefly
invite
miss
jepson
to
provide
any
additional
remarks
or
clarification
on
that
component
as
well,
since
I
believe
that
it
was
a
matter
of
discussion
during
the
hearing.
F
For
the
record,
ashley
jefferson
and
thank
you,
mr
chair,
I
appreciate
the
opportunity
to
provide
some
clarification
so
as
the
email
that
came
out
from
the
legal
division
clarified,
and
it
was
very
helpful
for
our
department
as
well.
The
language
as
it
stood
in
587
was
specific
to
the
inspection
of
forage
for
the
presence
of
noxious
weeds
and
that
authority
for
charging
the
fee.
So
there
was
a
provision
that
we've
been
acting
under
to
do
our
weed
free
certification
program.
That's
what
that
actual
program
is.
F
Our
weed
free
certification
program
is
under
nac
555
and
that's
why
we've
been
trying
to
fold
in
that
same
fee
structure
within
that
actual
area
where
the
program's
housed,
but
the
terminology,
that's
existing
in
nrs
between
the
two
wheat
free
forage
versus
weed
free
certification
certainly
created
some
some
challenges,
so
we
would
like
to
move
forward
with
making
sure
that
the
fee
is
in
five
five,
five
and
in
the
future
our
intention
is
to
remove
that
language
in
587.
So,
ultimately
we
we
only
charge
the
one
fee.
It's
the
the
50
fee.
F
That's
that's
in
our
587
and
we'd
be
off
operating
under
that.
Under
555.,
so
our
intention
is
not
to
duplicate,
not
to
add
additional
fees,
but
to
just
have
that
one
fee
associated
with
the
program,
but
I
realized
it's
it's
not
as
streamlined
as
it
should
be
and
not
as
clear
and
that
this
will
allow
us
to
be
able
to
do
it
if
the
change
is
proceeded
with.
So
thank
you.
I'm
happy
to
answer
a
question.
B
Yes,
chair
walks.
If
I
may.
B
F
For
the
record,
ashley
jepsen,
that's
part
of
the
challenge,
and
so
we
currently
do
have
a
wheat
free
certification
program,
we're
running
its
voluntary
program
and
we've
been
using
the
the
fee
authority
in
587
for
the
inspection
of
of
porridge
of
or
noxious
weeds,
we've
been
operating
under
that
authority
to
charge
that
fee
to
run
the
program,
that's
what
that
was
initially
built
in
and
intended
for.
F
So
yes,
but
now
the
actual
program
is
housed
in
555
and
that's
where
the
big
challenge
is,
which
is
why
we're
trying
to
make
sure
the
fee
is
in
the
same
area
as
the
actual
program.
So
there's
there's
language
problems
in
587,
there's
program,
housing
challenges,
so
that's
kind
of
big
picture.
So,
yes,
we've
been
operating
under
the
language
under
587,
we're
trying
to
get
it
in
five:
five:
five,
we're
not
trying
to
duplicate,
but
there's
definitely
some
some
some
challenges
there.
F
Hence,
mr
allen's,
you
know
I
hope
that
answered
and
I'm
happy
to
to
expand
it.
G
Hey
thank
you,
mr
chair.
I
just
that
might
be
more
for
legal.
Actually.
What
I
understand
mrs
jefferson
saying
is
that
the
fee
already
exists,
so
this
is
not
a
new
fee.
It's
just
in
a
different
section.
A
Thank
you
for
that
question,
assemblyman,
wheeler
and
I'll
see
if
we
can
get
a
response
from
legal
in
the
meantime,
since
this
is
establishing
it
within
this
new
chapter,
the
two-thirds
requirement
exists.
However,
the
agency's
intention
is
to
have
it
in
the
chapter
that
matches
with
for
statute
and
regulation
that
syncs
up
and
not
to
use
the
fee,
that's
in
another
portion
of
regulation.
So
while
the
intent
is
that
there
will
not
be
any
new
fee
because
we're
establishing
it
within
this
section
of
statute,
it
will
still
have
a
two-thirds
requirement.
G
A
Thank
you,
mr
wheeler.
Just
to
clarify,
so
is
the
issue
that
the
fee
is
not
explicitly
being
removed
from
the
other
portion
of,
I
believe
it's
regulation,
not
statute
in
the
bill
is
that
the
issue
here.
A
F
Thank
you,
mr
chair,
for
the
record,
ashley
jefferson.
Yes,
we
will
be
undergoing
a
number
of
regulation,
changes
after
the
conclusion
of
session
and
we
will
be
removing
that
from
587
and
putting
in
under
555
assuming
this
proceeds
so
that
that
will
be
resolved.
That's
our
intention.
A
Thank
you
any
additional
questions,
I
believe.
A
Actually,
no,
it
doesn't
look
like.
We
have
any
additional
questions
at
this
time.
A
So
with
that,
I'd
accept
a
motion
to
amend
and
do
past
assembly
bill
34.
B
So
moved
from
cohen
to
amend
you
pass.
A
B
So
I
I
appreciated
assemblymember
wheeler
bringing
up
the
code
during
their,
especially
as
a
freshman.
Although
I've
I've
obviously
watched
a
few
bills
and
everything
because
I
didn't
think
we
had
the
ability
to
change
code
in
the
nrs.
So
I
understand
where
it's
coming,
where
the
concerns
are
coming
from.
I
just
wanted
to
verify.
We
don't
have
that
ability
to
double
check
code,
but
if
this
were
to
get
through,
then
the
code
would
would
need
to
match
up
with
the
law.
Is
that
correct
with
the
process.
A
H
And
thank
you,
mr
chairman,
happy
to
help.
Whenever
I
can.
We
don't
process
regulations
during
the
session,
there's
so
much
other
work
going
on.
So
I
understand
being
a
gal
from
the
show
me
state
where
mr
wheeler
is
coming
from.
H
He
wants
to
see
that
that's
actually
going
to
be
removed,
but
unfortunately
there
isn't
an
opportunity
to
do
that
right
now
and
it
wouldn't
have
been
appropriate
to
do
it
before
the
bill
because
they
need
to
still
be
able
to
keep
doing
their
job
while
we're
in
session
and
until
the
regulations
get
all
the
way
through.
It
could
take
six
months
to
nine
months,
even
a
year
after
session,
to
get
another
regulation
through
because
of
the
backlog.
H
A
Thank
you
for
for
stepping
in
and
providing
that
context.
Assemblywoman
carlton.
Additionally,
I
did
get
a
message
from
legal
confirming
that
they
do
not
amend
the
nevada
administrative
code
during
session,
and
you
know
they
would
likely
need
the
new
the
authority
to
implement
the
new
fee
and
then
they
can
eliminate
the
the
old
fee.
D
C
D
Like
no
I'm
sorry,
madam
chair,
I
was
looking
for
my
note,
mr
chairman.
I
do
like
my
colleague
from
district
one
and
her
answer,
but
I'm
I'm
still
going
to
do
some
research,
but
I
I
just
like
to
reserve
my
rights.
Thank
you.
A
G
A
Yes,
the
motion
carries
with
that.
We'll
move
on
to
the
next
item
on
our
work
session,
which
is
assembly
bill
72.
Mr
stenisbeck,
will
you
please
walk
us
through
the
work
accession
document
for
this
bill.
E
Thank
you
show
watts
for
the
record
against
cinespec
assembly
bill.
72
was
hurtness
committee
on
february
24th.
The
bill
adds
a
representative
of
the
nevada
commission
as
a
voting
member
of
the
nevada
state
board
of
geographic
names.
The
bill
also
removes
the
state
medicine
photographer
as
divorce
executive
secretary
and
requires
the
voting
members
of
the
board
to
select
the
person
to
serve
in
this
position.
E
A
Thank
you,
mr
stenospec.
Are
there
any
questions
for
members
on
assembly
bill
72.
A
C
G
A
A
A
J
J
J
J
Understandably,
more
people
have
felt
the
need
during
these
hard
times
to
get
outside
and
safely
recreate
in
our
great
state
parks
in
nevada.
We
have
a
long
history
of
serving
our
country
and,
in
turn,
nevadans
pride
themselves
on
honoring
their
fellow
men
and
women
who
have
served
this
great
country,
our
veterans.
J
In
the
legislature.
We
often
consider
proposed
legislation
that
attempts
to
honor
veterans
and
expresses
our
appreciation
for
them
for
their
dedicated
service
under
certain
legislation.
We
extend
our
gratitude
to
veterans
who
have
a
service-connected
disability
assembly
bill.
102
is
such
a
bill
as
it
attempts
to
allow
more
disabled
veterans
to
experience
our
state
parks
and
recreational
areas
so
that
they
can
find
relief
and
enjoy
the
great
outdoors.
J
If
I
could
please
ask
that
you
draw
your
attention
to
the
amendment
on
nellis,
because,
just
as
of
last
night,
we
changed
the
bill.
I
contacted
the
state
department
of
conservation
and
natural
resources,
division
of
park,
state
state
director
bob
burgle,
because
there
was
a
fiscal
note
on
the
bill
and
the
fiscal
note
was
48
000
for
two
years,
and
I
asked
him:
what
can
we
do
we're
in
a
budget
crisis
without
a
legislature?
J
J
Basically,
for
free,
they
waive
the
250
a
year
permit
and
just
ask
them
to
pay
a
30
administration
fee
and
they
can
enjoy
hiking
boating
camping
for
a
year,
but
that
zero
to
ten
percent
service
related
disability
was
excluded,
but
we
decided
to
include
that
so
we
put
back
in
in
the
amendment
the
zero
to
ten
percent
service-connected
disability
veteran,
who
was
honorably
discharged
and
now
also
go
for
free
to
all
nevada
state
parks.
J
I
want
to
when
I
say,
free
again:
that's
waiving
the
250
annual
fee
and
nearly
paying
the
30
recreational
fee
for
all
activities
for
one
year
and
with
that
change
to
the
bill,
the
fiscal
note
is
zero.
J
D
Thank
you
very
much,
mr
chair,
and
vice
chair
and
committee.
My
name
is
tony
yarborough
for
the
record.
D
That's
y-a-r-b-r-o-u-g-h,
I
am
an
officer
with
the
veteran,
the
united
veterans
legislative
council
and
I'm
also
an
officer
with
the
vfw
state
department
of
nevada
and
basically
I
represent
approximately
a
half
a
million
people
in
the
state
overall
for
veterans,
military
families
and
advocates-
and
I
can
tell
you
this
is
something
we've
been
working
on
for
now,
the
third
session,
trying
to
find
a
way
that
we
can
continue
to
honor
and
and
congratulate
and
thank
our
veterans
for
their
service.
D
That's
been
founded
through
the
va
funded
by
congress
that
we
find
that
when
people
are
involved
in
outdoor
activities
with
their
peers,
that
it
reduces
and
almost
eliminates
that
process
of
suicide
prevention,
when
I
say
eliminates
it,
it
improves
it
in
the
fact
that
it's
a
it's
a
mental
diversion.
D
That
makes
you
not
think
about
the
the
tragedy
and
the
loss
of
life
that
you
had
to
experience
and
witness
and
your
service
to
others,
and
I
can
tell
you
that
I
think
this
is
one
of
the
best
bills
that
we've
got
going
right
now
in
the
legislature,
and
I
would
do
everything
and
anything
and
deeply
appreciate
your
your
support
in
passing.
Ab102.
A
Thank
you
for
your
presentation,
mr
yarboro,
with
that.
I
believe
that
concludes
the
presentation,
so
we'll
open
it
up
to
questions
first,
I
believe
we
have
a
question
from
assemblywoman
carlson.
H
In
reading
the
bill
before
I
got
the
amendment,
I
was
trying
to
put
the
pieces
of
the
puzzle
together,
so
your
statement
that
the
amendment
actually
zeroes
out
the
fiscal
note
I'm
still
confused
by
because
these
folks
currently
are
paying
the
250..
J
Thank
you.
I
actually
worked
out
the
numbers
with
bob
mergle
and
then
again
with
cat
miller,
because
kat
miller
is
she's,
the
head
of
veterans
affairs
for
the
state
of
nevada.
We
had
a
conference
call
yesterday
right.
After
my
all,
with
bob
mergel,
she
said
that
the
numbers
for
the
zero
to
ten
percent
disability
are
nine
six
nine
five.
J
H
Assembly
woman-
I
I
hate
to
cut
you
off
with
that.
That
was
that's
not
really
not
my
question.
My
question
is
these
folks
currently
are
getting
this
pass
and
they're
paying
250
dollars,
and
I
hate
to
take
down
the
ways
and
means
rabbit
hole.
Mr
chairman
and
now
they're
going
to
be
paying
30.,
so
there's
a
number
of
people
that
will
be
paying
less
so
that
I
understand
what
you're
trying
to
do
and
I
totally
support
it.
I
think
it's
great.
H
A
Thank
you,
assemblywoman
carlton.
I
appreciate
you
bringing
that
up.
It
is
an
interesting
issue
because
of
course,
as
a
policy
committee,
our
our
job
is
really
to
focus
on
evaluating
the
policy
issues
and
then
the
the
fiscal
issues
get
addressed
in
our
money
committee,
which
is
the
ways
and
means
committee
here
in
the
assembly.
So
that
said,
I
don't
believe
we
have
state
parks
on.
A
So
we
may
need
to
ask
them
for
some
follow-up
information
from
the
conversations
with
the
bill
sponsor
and
get
that
distributed
to
the
to
the
committee
for
their
information
on
this
issue.
A
A
We
ask
that
anybody
providing
testimony
limit
their
comments
to
two
minutes
so
that
we
can
get
through
our
agenda
in
a
timely
manner.
With
that,
we'll
start
with
testimony
in
support
of
assembly
bill
102,
I'd
ask
broadcast
and
production
services
to
open
it
up
and
see.
If
we
have
anybody
in
the
queue
wishing
to
testify
and
support.
K
K
D
So
after
tony
yarborough's
testimony,
we
ditto
everything
he
said,
but
I'd
like
to
add
to
that
that
the
outdoor
activities
has
been
identified
in
suicide
prevention
as
a
big
big
issue
to
help
our
veterans.
D
This
here
is
a
bill,
that's
representing
all
of
those
disabled,
many
of
whom
shed
their
blood
on
the
battlefields
of
our
of
the
world
for
our
country,
so
for
the
uvlc
disabled,
american
vets
and
the
military
order,
the
purple
heart.
We
wholly
support
this
bill.
Thank
you
very
much.
A
A
K
K
K
L
Begin,
my
name
is
steve.
Samson
s-a-n
is
a
nancy
s-o-n
as
a
nancy,
I'm
the
president
of
veterans
and
politics,
international
inc
and
veterans
and
politics
foundation.
Also
a
marine
gulf
war,
disabled
service
connected
veteran,
we
support
veterans
from
all
branches
of
the
service
and
from
all
wars
from
world
war
ii
to
the
war
on
terror.
In
addition,
we
have
an
extremely
large
civilian
membership.
L
Our
mission
is
to
educate,
organize
and
awaken
our
veterans
and
their
families
to
select
support
and
intelligently
vote
for
those
candidates
who
would
help
create
a
better
world
to
protect
ourselves
from
our
own
governments,
in
a
culture
of
corruption
and
to
be
the
political
voice
for
those
in
other
groups
who
do
not
have
one?
Many
of
us
say
we
support
veterans
but
fail
to
act
on
that
phrase
today,
all
of
you
will
have
an
opportunity
to
show
your
support
by
voting
for
assembly
bill
102.
L
L
A
Thank
you
with
that.
We'll
move
on
to
testimony
in
opposition
to
assembly
bill
102.
Let's
see
if
we
have
anyone
in
the
queue
for
opposition.
K
A
K
M
Thank
you
for
this
opportunity
to
address
you
ab-102,
as
amended,
would
remove
the
requirement
for
a
veteran
who
is
a
resident
of
the
state
of
nevada
to
have
10
percent
service-connected
disability
or
more
to
obtain
a
disabled
veteran
permit
for
unlimited
entrance
to
all
state
parks
and
recreation
areas
for
12
months
after
the
permit
is
issued.
The
permit
would
be
issued
without
charge,
except
that
the
division
could
charge
and
collect
an
administrative
fee
for
the
issuance
of
the
permit
in
an
amount
sufficient
to
cover
the
cost
of
issuing
the
permit.
M
According
to
the
department
of
veterans
affairs
regional
office
in
reno,
currently
sixty
one
thousand
one
hundred
and
thirteen
veterans
receive
service
connected
compensation
in
nevada,
that's
10
percent
rating
or
higher.
As
assemblywoman
krasner
noted,
she
had
a
discussion
with
our
office
yesterday.
M
She
advised
us
that
she
had
spoken
with
nevada
state
parks,
administrator
bob
merkel,
who
indicated
approximately
0.1
of
eligible
veterans,
are
currently
taking
advantage
of
the
benefit
if
passed.
This
bill,
as
amended,
would
allow
these
those
with
zero
percent
evaluations
to
be
eligible.
For
this
benefit
an
estimated
9695
veterans.
Nevada
veterans
have
a
zero
percent
disability
evaluation.
M
M
This
equates
to
an
estimated
75
zero
percent
service
connected
disabled
veterans
with
honorable
discharges,
who
would
qualify
for
this
benefit.
However,
if
the
same
percentage
of
approximately
0.1
percent
apply
for
the
permit,
this
would
equate
to
about
eight
veterans
who
might
take
advantage
of
this
veteran
of
this
benefit,
I'm
sorry.
M
Finally,
I
would
like
to
note
that
a
university
of
michigan
study,
states,
veterans,
participating
in
extended
outdoor
group
recreation
shows
show
signs
of
improved
mental
health,
suggesting
a
link
between
the
activities
and
long-term
psychological
well-being,
chairman
watts
vice
chair
cohen
and
committee
members.
Thank
you
for
your
time.
A
Thank
you
for
your
testimony
and
for
providing
some
of
the
additional
context
on
potential
utilization
based
on
the
proposal
within
this
bill
members.
Does
anyone
have
any
questions
for
the
speaker.
A
K
C
C
ab102,
as
written,
would
have
a
fiscal
impact
on
the
nevada
division
of
state
parks.
Currently,
the
division
gives
nevada
veterans
who
have
incurred
a
permanent
service
connected
disability,
an
annual
all-access
permit
for
entering
camping
and
boating
in
all
nevada's
state
parks
and
recreational
areas.
An
all-access
permit
costs
the
general
public
250
dollars,
but
is
provided
to
veterans
for
free.
The
only
charge
is
a
30
administrative
fee
which
offsets
the
actual
cost
of
the
permits
by
the
time
staff
costs
are
factored
in.
C
The
30
administrative
fee
doesn't
even
cover
actual
costs,
but
the
administrative
fee
does
help
to
offset
those
costs.
The
division
supports
veterans.
In
fact,
the
the
division
recently
made
regulation
changes
to
implement
a
day
use
discount
of
one
dollar
for
all
veterans.
The
division
does
not,
however,
have
the
ability
to
absorb
this
additional
fiscal
impact,
particularly
during
these
unprecedented
times.
C
A
A
Please
do
go
ahead:
assemblywoman
carlton.
H
C
Again,
bob
mcgill
for
the
record.
Thank
you
for
the
question.
I
I
don't
have
those
figures
with
me,
but
the
the
thirty
dollars
definitely
cost
the
print
or
covers
the
printing
costs
and
covers
the
actual
costs
of
mailing
the
permits
out
to
all
the
various
parts
for
distribution,
and
then
we
also
have
to
buy
receipt
books
in
order
to
track
those.
C
It
doesn't
cover
the
the
the
costs
of
employees
that
touch
that
permit
at
every
location.
So
I
I'd
have
to
sit
down
and
do
some
fairly.
C
H
And
thank
you
very
much,
mr
chairman,
and
we'll
we'll
get
deeper
into
this.
When
we
have
the
other
discussions,
I
I
just
wanted
everyone
to
be
aware.
When
we
talk
about
these
things,
there
are
a
lot
of
other
costs
off
to
the
side,
so
we
just
want
to
make
sure
we
give
the
parks
the
money
that
they
need
to
do
their
job.
So
thank
you
very
much.
G
Thank
you,
mr
chairman.
Mr
mcgill,
you
raised
an
interesting
point:
the
labor
that's
involved,
etc.
Those
people
you're
not
gonna,
have
to
add
extra
people
right.
So
those
people
that
are
doing
this
would
receive
the
same
paycheck
and
the
end
cost
would
be
the
same
without
adding
extra
people,
an
extra
salary,
correct.
C
A
K
A
Thank
you
very
much
with
that
I'll
close
testimony
and
turn
it
over
to
assemblywoman
krasner.
If
she
has
any
brief
closing
remarks,
you'd
like
to
make.
J
Yes,
thank
you
chair.
Thank
you,
chair
watts.
I
just
want
to
say
it's
an
honor
for
me
to
bring
this
bill
on
behalf
of
our
veterans.
Thank
you
to
tony
yarborough
for
testifying
with
me.
Thank
you
to
mr
bob
margell
for
confirming
that
the
fiscal
note
has
been
removed
with
the
amendment
and
thank
you
chairwatch
for
giving
me
this
opportunity
to
present
my
bill
to
you
and
the
committee
members.
I
would
appreciate
your
support
of
ab102.
A
Thank
you
for
your
presentation,
assemblywoman
with
that
I
will
close
the
hearing
on
assembly
bill
102
and
we
will
open
the
committee
hearing
on
assembly
joint
resolution
number
three
which
urges
various
actions
relating
to
the
protecting
and
conservation
of
land
and
water.
With
that
we
will
welcome
one
of
our
own
members,
assemblywoman
gonzalez
and
her
co-presenters.
N
with
me
today
is
christy
cabarra
from
I'm
sorry
the
policy
and
advocacy
director
from
nevada's
conservation
league.
With
the
chair's
permission,
I
would
first
like
to
provide
some
general
background
and
a
short
summary
of
the
resolution.
Before
I
hand
it
over
to
my
co-presenter,
the
conservation
community,
along
with
scientists,
have
long
called
for
the
ambitious
conservation
goals
to
address
both
climate
change
and
the
extinction
extinction
of
endangered
species.
Specifically
they've
called
for
a
long-term
goal
of
conserving
and
sustaining
managing
half
of
the
planet.
By
2050.
N
to
achieve
this
long-term
goal,
they
have
set
a
target
of
conserving
30
of
land
and
coastal
seas
by
2030.
This
has
been
called
or
referred
to
by
the
30
by
30
target.
N
The
current
white
house
administration
issued
an
executive
order
in
january
to
address
the
climate
crisis
by
ordering
a
pause
on
new
oil
and
gas
leases
on
public
lands
and
has
committed
to
the
30
by
30
target.
The
majority
of
americans
in
the
western
us
support
the
national
target
of
30
by
30.,
specifically,
recent
polls
found
almost
three-quarters
of
voters
are
in
support
of
this
target.
N
N
With
that,
I
would
also
like
to
briefly
summarize
this
resolution
assembly
joint
resolution.
3
expresses
support
for
the
goal
of
protecting
30
percent
of
the
lands
and
water
in
nevada,
as
well
as
in
the
us
by
2030..
The
resolution
urges
congress
and
the
biden
administration
to
support
a
long-term
goal
of
protecting
half
of
the
planet
by
2050..
A
O
Thank
you,
chair
watts,
and
members
of
the
committee.
My
name
is
christy
cabrera,
that's
c-h-r-I-s-t-I-c-a-b-r-e-r-a,
and
I
am
the
policy
and
advocacy
director
for
the
nevada
conservation
league,
I'd
like
to
take
some
time
to
touch
on
why
the
30
by
30
initiative
is
important
across
the
country
as
well
as
in
our
great
state,
we're
facing
a
massive
environmental
crisis.
Every
30
seconds,
a
football
field
worth
of
america's
natural
areas
disappears.
O
O
Our
state
has
lost
more
than
9
million
acres
of
wildlife
habitat
to
wildfires
in
the
last
two
decades,
and
we
rank
third
in
the
nation
for
having
the
highest
number
of
species
at
risk.
Nevada
is
also
home
to
two
of
the
fastest
warming
cities
in
the
united
states
to
fend
off
these
crises.
Many
prominent
scientists
have
called
for
the
conservation
of
30
percent
of
the
world's
lands
and
waters
by
the
year
2030,
and
because
nevada
is
more
than
80
federal
land.
We
have
a
unique
opportunity
to
lead.
O
The
nation
on
the
30
by
30
effort,
conserving
our
state's
lands
and
waters
will
help
mitigate
the
effects
of
climate
change
and
protect
our
wildlife,
their
habitat
and
our
precious
natural
resources
and,
in
addition
to
all
of
that,
conserving
lands
is
good
for
our
economy.
A
recent
report
out
of
the
university
of
cambridge,
found
that
economic
benefits
of
the
30
by
30
goal
outweigh
the
costs
by
a
ratio
of
at
least
five
to
one.
O
The
report
also
shows
that
protection
in
today's
economy
brings
in
more
revenue
than
the
alternatives
and
likely
adds
revenue
to
agriculture
and
forestry
while
helping
prevent
climate
change,
water
crises,
biodiversity
loss
and
disease.
The
30
by
30
goal
will
also
help
nevada's
booming
outdoor
recreation
economy.
That
already
contributes
significantly
to
our
state's
revenue,
boost
local
businesses
and
creates
jobs.
This
is
especially
important
as
we
continue
to
recover
from
the
kobit
19
pandemic.
O
The
30
by
30
goal
has
widespread
support
across
the
country
as
well
as
in
our
state.
In
january,
450
bipartisan
officials
from
43
state
states
signed
an
open
letter
supporting
a
national
30
by
30
goal,
and
last
week,
70
mayors
from
across
the
state
published
a
similar
letter
looking
at
nevada,
two
county
commissioners,
two
mayors
and
11
legislators
signed
on
to
these
letters.
O
O
It
also
sends
the
message
that
nevadans
want
to
be
active
participants
in
conservation
actions
around
our
lands
and
waters,
and
that
those
con
conversations
and
actions
need
to
have
a
robust
and
inclusive
stakeholder
process
in
closing,
conserving
30
percent
of
nevada's
lands
and
waters
by
2030
will
help
our
state
mitigate
against
climate
change,
protect
our
treasured
outdoor
spaces
and
give
a
much
needed
boost
to
our
economy.
The
nevada
conservation
league
and
our
partners
encourage
your
support
on
this
resolution.
A
A
All
right,
thank
you
very
much
for
your
presentation
with
that,
we'll
open
it
up
to
questions
from
members
of
the
committee.
A
H
I
thank
you
chair
and
thank
you
for
the
opportunity
to
ask
some
questions
actually
at
first
I
just
kind
of
want
to
I.
I
will
take
a
little
bit
of
issue
with
some
of
the
claims
made
by
miss
cabrera.
Just
I
I
know
we
all
believe
it
or
not.
H
We
worry
about
our
environment
and
our
climate
and
our
beautiful
state,
but
I
just
a
little
bit
of
some
of
the
things
you
said
in
your
opening
statement,
sound
reminiscent
of
some
of
the
concerns
that
were
inherited
in
the
70s
by
paul
ehrlich,
who
was
a
a
big
kind
of
biodiversity
biologist,
and
there
was
a
speech
that
he
had
given
in
the
70s
that,
in
the
70s
I
mean
by
the
year,
2000
that
the
you
know,
england
might
not
even
exist
and
that
there
would
be
you
know,
dead
fish
along
our
coastlines.
H
You
know
how
factual
they
are,
but
that
leads
me
to
my.
My
real
question
is:
how
are
we
defining
protect
because,
if
we're
talking,
30
in
nevada
by
2030,
what
nine
years
away
30
in
nevada
is
about
my
assembly
district,
which
is
a
large
one
of
the
largest
assembly
districts
in
the
state?
So
what
does
protect
actually.
O
Mean
thank
you
assemblywoman,
through
chairwalks,
to
assemblywomanhansen.
I
think
that
that's
open
for
discussion,
and
I
think
this
this
resolution
is
really
the
start
of
that
conversation.
It
needs
to
be
a
robust
stakeholder
process
with
with
everyone
who
cares
about
our
public
lands,
whether
that
be
private
landowners,
ranchers
conservationists,
sportsmen
tribal
representation.
O
H
So
we
don't
have
any
definitive
definitions
per
se
of
what
protect
means.
So
if
we
protect
30
percent
of
nevada
by
2030,
is
that
30
percent
are
we
allowed
to
drive
our
our
four-wheeler
on
it?
Are
we
allowed
to
camp
on
it?
Are
we
allowed
to
graze
our
cattle
on
it?
Any
of
are
we
able
to
have
answers
to
any
of
that.
O
Yeah,
absolutely
I
mean
I
think
there
are
a
lot
of
different
kinds
of.
Oh
I'm
sorry,
I
christy
cabrera
for
the
record
through
chair
watts,
to
assembly
woman
hanson.
As
I
was
saying,
I
think
there
are
a
lot
of
different
kind
of
designations
that
have
different
levels
of
protection.
O
So
I
know
if
if
a
new
wilderness
area
is
designated
frequently
grazing
rights
are
grandfathered
in
and
they
are
allowed
to
continue
grazing
there
there.
There
are
more
severe
levels
of
protection
where,
where
there
aren't
vehicles
allowed,
but
there
are
levels
of
protection
where
there
are-
and
I
think
outdoor
recreation
is
so
big
in
our
state-
that
we
want
to
make
sure
that
we're
leaving
it
open
to
people
who
want
to
go
out
and
enjoy
our
lands,
whether
that
be
hiking
and
camping,
off-roading
hunting.
All
of
that.
H
So
so
protection
could
include
maybe
the
desert
that
some
of
the
more
strict
requirements
of
wilderness
areas
when
we
say
protect
then
in
this
resolution
it
could
be
really
strict
conditions
like
we
see
in
some
wilderness
areas.
O
Christy
cabrera
for
the
record
richard
watts
to
assemblywomanhansen.
It
could
be
that,
but
it
could
also
be
other
levels
of
protection.
I
think
when
we're
looking
at
our
state
now
and
considering
what's
protected,
we
take
into
consideration
national
monuments,
national
parks,
wilderness
areas,
all
of
those,
so
I
think
those
would
continue
to
be
considered
protection.
I
don't
think
it
would
be
limited
to
one
specific
designation
of
protection.
It
wouldn't
be
only
wildlife
is
considered
protected
or
only
national
parks
are
considered
protection
protected.
H
B
I
have
a
question
about
on
page
three,
the
paragraph
beginning
on
127
having
to
do
with
honoring
tribal
jurisdictions.
B
I
thought
tribal
jurisdictions
were
already
required
to
be
honored
under
federal
law,
and
I-
and
I
certainly
understand
that
we
want
to
have
our
indigenous
tribes
consulted
and
and
and
involved
in
decisions
like
this,
but
I
think
of
that
as
being
outside
of
their
jurisdiction,
because
their
jurisdiction
is
already
again
set
in
federal
law.
Am
I
am
I
misunderstanding
that.
O
Christie
cabrera
for
the
record,
through
chair
watts,
to
vice
chair
cohen.
I
don't
have
an
answer
for
that.
I
can
look
into
it
and
follow
up,
though.
B
Okay
or
chair,
maybe
when,
when
our
legal
isn't
so
busy
drafting,
we
can.
I
can
follow
up
with
him.
A
G
Thank
you,
mr
chair.
I
had
about
eight
questions
and
I
think
assemblywoman
hansen
asked
most
of
them
so,
but
the
only
other
thing
that
I
can
see
here
is,
I
realize
it's
just
a
rev
resolution
and
we're
asking
basically
congress
to
do
something
here
in
the
federal
government.
G
But
what
I'm
wondering
is
you
know,
as
you
said,
we're
not
asking
for
a
certain
level
here,
whether
it
be
you
know,
you
just
designate
these
and
everybody
can
go
camping
or
whether
it
be
a
full
wilderness
area
where
the
everything
is
removed.
G
O
Christy
cabrera
for
the
record
I
haven't
heard
of
that
happening,
but
I
can
do
more
research
and
get
back
to
you,
but
I
I
would
assume
no.
G
Okay,
thank
you
very
much
yeah.
I
I'd
like
to
know
for
sure,
obviously,
I'm
sure
everyone
would
because
sometimes
we
can
transfer
those
water
rights
from
one
place
to
another
and
be
able
to
use
it
for
certain
things.
Okay,
the
well!
We
can
get
into
the
mismanagement
the
government's
doing
on
our
lands.
Now
later,
I
guess
thank
you,
mr
chair.
A
Thank
you,
mr
wheeler,
and
I'll
also
just
remind
all
the
members
of
the
committee
that
the
waters
within
this
state
are
held
in
public
trust
and
managed
by
the
state
engineer.
So
any
water
right
that
is
that
is
held
within
the
state
is,
is
managed
in
that
way,
and
so
I
don't
believe
that
anything
action
being
proposed
within
this
resolution
would
have
any
impact
on
our
state,
water
law
and
state
water
rights.
G
A
Sure
we'll
have
we'll
have
legal
follow-up
on
that.
But
again,
I
believe
our
water
and
our
wildlife
remain
within
the
state's
purview
to
manage
in
public
trust
for
everyone.
I
believe
we
had
a
question
from
assemblywoman.
H
Did
you
call
me,
mr
chair,
wasn't
you
cut
out.
H
You,
mr
chair,
I
have
a
question:
circling
back
to
your
comments,
miss
cabrera.
Regarding
the
importance
of
doing
this
particular
letter
and
one
of
the
things
you
said,
while
you
mention
wild
land
fires
and
and
and
due
to
the
climate
change
that
we've
had
wildland
fires
and
I'm
just
curious.
If
you
have
some
data
on
that,
and
if
so,
would
you
share?
H
We,
we
were
had
an
interim
committee
on
wildland
fires
and
really
climate
change
wasn't
really
the
major
factor
other
than
obviously
we
have
circles
of
droughts,
and
we
have
that
some
of
those
concerns.
However,
the
actual
issue
of
climate
change
wasn't
one
of
those
resounding
measures
why
we
have
those
wildland
fires.
Perhaps
poor
management,
perhaps
response
time,
perhaps
lightning
human
causes.
H
But
I'm
curious
about
how
this
bill,
or
this
letter
supporting
the
2030
or
30
by
30,
would
actually
have
any
impact
on
wildland
fire,
since
our
80
percent
of
our
property
in
nevada
is
already
controlled
by
the
federal
government.
I'm
just
curious,
where
the
connection
was
that
you
feel
it
would
decrease.
Wildland
fires.
O
Thank
you
so
many
christy
cabrera
for
the
record.
As
far
as
climate
change
and
fire
relations
go,
climate
change
frequently
makes
the
west
hotter
and
drier,
which
leads
to
more
in
in
more
intense
and
faster
fires.
So
we're
seeing
these
these
really
huge
fires
that
we
haven't
seen
in
the
past,
where
I
was
really
going
with
the
with
that,
I
think
it
was
nine
million
acres
in
the
last
two
decades
is
really
just
showing
how
much
of
our
our
lands
has
been
damaged
by
fire,
especially
wildlife,
habitat.
O
So
it's
really
just
calling
that
out
and
showing
that
we
we
need
to
be
helping
protect
our
habitat,
and
I'm
I
mean
we
can't
flip
a
switch
and
all
of
a
sudden
have
all
of
the
fires
go
away,
but
having
having
more
protection
against
it.
I
think
is
helpful.
H
Well,
I
I
just
what
needed
some
clarity
there,
because
we
already
have,
like
I
said,
80
percent
of
our
land
is
in
already
part
of
the
federal
government,
although
we
own
the
land,
they
manage
it
and
by
now
saying
well,
we
want
30
percent
of
the
land
protected
when
hasn't
helped
have
an
80
protected.
So
I
just
wanted
to
make
sure
folks
did
not
misunderstand
what
you
were
trying
to
say
that
this
would
absolutely
decrease
wildfires,
because
I
don't
think
you
can
make
that
connection.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
A
A
Chair,
thank
you
we'll
go
ahead
to
assemblyman
ellison
and
then
we'll
go
to
assemblywoman
anderson.
After
that.
D
Thank
you,
mr
chair.
I
appreciate
that
one
of
the
questions
I
have,
but
I
mean
we're
going
to
ask
for
congress
to
consider
this,
but
don't
you
think
we
should
come
up
with
a
plan,
because
I
don't
think
anybody
realize
how
much
30
percent
of
the
waters
in
the
state
nevada
is
the
only
place.
That's
got
that
much
water
that
you
could
actually
look
at
it'd,
be
the
hoover
dam
or
or
something
like
this.
D
I
know
we're
coming
up
with
new,
better
and
better
ideas.
All
the
time
like
you
know,
salt
and
and
trying
to
make
a
deal
with
mexico
and
stuff,
but
don't
you
think
we
should
have
a
plan
of
where
they're
talking
about
and
where
the
waters
that
come
from
in
the
state
before
we'd
ever
put
a
resolution
in
and
maybe
I'm
wrong,
but
it
seemed
like
to
me
we're
putting
the
heart
before
the
course
could
you
answer
that.
O
Thank
you,
assemblyman
christy
cabrera,
for
the
record.
That's
really
the
point
of
this.
This
resolution
assemblyman,
is
to
start
that
conversation
bring
stakeholders
together
and
come
up
with
a
plan
of
what
can
be
protected
in
our
state
where
those
areas
are
what
kinds
of
designations
should
we
be
considering
protection
or
considering
for
these
various
areas?
A
Thank
you,
mr
ellison.
With
that
we'll
go
on
to
assemblywoman
anderson.
B
I
just
wanted
to
bring
up
on
page
two,
basically
lines
32
to
41,
where
there's
the
recognition
of
the
division
of
outdoor
recreation,
there's
the
recognition
of
our
the
industry
itself
and
just
wondering
if
there
had
been
some
discussion
with
the
groups
that
had
sent
us
a
letter
where
it
basically
said
you
got
to
recognize
the
positive
roles
that
hunting
and
fishing
playing
con
and
conservation,
et
cetera.
If
there
had
been
discussion
with
the
group
that
had
sent
that
letter,
that
is
in
our
there
are
many
groups
mentioned.
B
O
Thank
you,
assemblywoman
christy
cabrera
for
the
record.
Yes,
absolutely
we
have
been
in
many
conversations
with
all
of
those
groups.
I
don't
think
that
letter
was
intended
as
an
opposition
letter,
but
rather
as
calling
out
the
the
importance
of
sportsmen
in
our
in
in
this
conversation-
and
I
could
not
agree
more
sportsmen
have
have
done
so
much
for
conservation
in
our
state
and
continue
to
do
so
and
absolutely
should
have
a
seat
at
the
table.
So
we
are
in
very
frequent
conversations
with
them.
O
If
this
resolution
does
move
forward,
I
fully
expect
them
to
be
part
of
that
larger
stakeholder
process
of
figuring
out
what
lands
we
can
conserve
and
protect
and
what
kind
of
designations
we
should
have.
But,
yes,
absolutely
constant
communication
with
the
sportsman.
B
A
Thank
you
assembly,
woman
anderson.
I
have
a
couple
of
brief
questions
that
I'd
like
to
ask
one.
I
believe
parts
of
this
resolution
mention
cooperation
with
private
landowners
as
well,
and
I
was
just
wondering
if
you
could
speak
to
conservation,
easements
and
and
other
private
agreements,
as
would
that
be
something
that
would
be
contemplated
under
the
language
of
this
resolution
as
a
way
to
protect
lands
while
engaging
our
private
landowners
as.
O
Well,
thank
you,
chair
watts,
christie
cabrera
for
the
record.
Yes,
absolutely.
I
believe
that
is
in
the
resolved
section
of
the
resolution
calling
for
state
and
local
agencies
to
encourage
private
landowners
to
participate
in
voluntary
programs.
A
Thank
you
very
much
for
that
clarification.
I
appreciate
that
and
it
sounds
like
there's
a
variety
of
options
for
how
this
goal
could
be
met,
all
of
which
come
with
different
potential
uses
for
the
land
that
can
continue,
whether
they're
designated
as
national
parks,
national
monuments,
wilderness
areas,
state
parks,
conservation,
easements,
etc.
A
One
question
I
had,
and
I
I
admit
that
I've
I've
looked
into
this
issue
a
bit
before,
and
I've
also
seen
the
word
restore
often
used
as
well
as
protect-
and
I
was
reminded
of
this
in
the
discussion
about
wildfire
as
well
and
the
impact
that
that's
had
on
some
of
our
lands.
So
could
you
just
speak
to
the
role
that
habitat
restoration
could
play
in
meeting
the
the
goal
of
this
resolution?.
O
Yes,
absolutely,
and
I
I'm
sorry
that
I
didn't
include
those
in
my
remarks
earlier.
I
wasn't
thinking
about
it,
but
restoration
is
absolutely
critical
and
I
think,
could
be
considered
as
protected
or
conserved
as
our
30
by
30
goal.
So
I
think
that
that
could
play
a
huge
part
in
it,
and
I
know
there
are
lots
of
groups
in
the
state
as
well
as
across
the
country
that
are
advocating
for
that
to
be
included.
A
A
One
last
question
I
had,
and
I
don't
know
if
you
have
any
figures
on
this
again,
I
think
that
the
definitions
that
we
use
for
some
of
the
protections
may
make
this
a
bit
of
a
moving
target.
But,
as
has
been
stated,
we
have
quite
a
bit
of
land
here
under
federal
management,
and
my
understanding
is
that
we,
we
still
have
quite
a
bit
of
land.
That
is
at
least
undeveloped.
A
Knowing
that
we
have
seen
some
some
large
impacts
from
wildfires,
but
I
believe
that
we
have
a
large
amount
of
land
that
that
is
eligible
for
this
protection,
but
just
doesn't
have
that
formal
protection
status,
and
I
was
just
wondering-
is
there,
it
seems
to
me
that
under
consideration
of
this
nevada
could
even
punch
above
its
weight
in
terms
of
conserving
additional
lands.
A
We
know
that
some
other
states
and
other
parts
of
the
country
are
going
to
have
difficulty
meeting
their
own
benchmarks
and
that
could
potentially
come
with
some
form
of
agreement
to
provide
investments
to
support
our
state
and
our
rural
communities.
Is
that
something
that
could
potentially
be
part
of
a
national
30
by
30
framework.
O
A
Thank
you.
I
appreciate
that
and
interested
in
seeing
how
those
conversations
may
continue
and
bring
in
additional
resources
to
enhance
and
protect
and
restore
the
lands
within
our
state
and
how
that
could
benefit
all
of
our
communities.
So
do
members
have
any
additional
questions
for
the
presenters
of
this
bill.
A
All
right,
seeing
none
thank
you
for
your
presentation.
We
will
now
move
on
to
testimony.
I
will
again
briefly
say
that,
in
order
to
provide
testimony,
you
must
sign
up
on
the
legislative
website.
We
will
be
limiting
all
testimony
to
two
minutes
so
that
we
can
get
through
our
agenda
in
a
timely
manner.
In
addition,
for
this
bill,
we
will
be
limiting
testimony
to
30
minutes
each
for
support,
opposition
and
neutral
testimony.
K
K
B
Chair
watts
and
members
of
the
committee,
my
name
is
jayna,
moan
j-a-I-n-a-m-o-a-n
and
I'm
the
external
affairs
director
for
the
nature
conservancy
in
nevada.
We
are
a
global
organization,
conducting
science-based
on-the-ground
conservation
work
to
support
our
mission
of
conserving
the
lands
and
waters
on
which
all
life
depends.
We
are
here
to
testify
in
support
of
ajr3.
B
B
We
provided
a
written
testimony
and
a
fact
sheet
that
offers
guidance
on
how
to
achieve
this
goal,
notably,
we
believe
that
a
broad
definition
of
protection
is
warranted
to
include
conservation
efforts
on
public,
private
and
tribal
land.
All
ecosystem
types
should
have
a
minimum
level
of
protection
supported
with
effective
management
and
protection
should
be
durable
and
equitable.
B
Our
written
testimony
also
provided
a
conceptual
map
of
resilient
connected
lands
and
waters
in
nevada.
These
are
places
that
have
the
potential
to
offer
refuge
for
species
as
they
move
in
latitude
and
elevation
to
adapt
to
the
effects
of
climate
change.
This
map
is
a
qualitative
analysis.
More
science
needs
to
be
done
to
understand
the
suitability
and
durability
of
specific
locations,
but
we
wanted
to
share
it
with
the
committee
to
provide
a
visual
example
of
the
areas
in
nevada
that
weren't
further
investigation
as
being
suitable
places
for
protection
to
meet
a
30
by
30
goal.
B
A
lot
of
work
needs
to
be
done
to
achieve
this
goal.
This
resolution
represents
the
first
step,
which
is
a
statement
of
support
for
30
by
30..
The
nature
conservancy
is
committed
to
the
school
and
we
are
available
to
help
achieve
it
by
providing
our
own
science
mapping
and
support.
We
urge
the
members
of
this
committee
to
vote
yes
for
ajr3.
K
L
Yes,
chairman
watson,
members
of
the
assembly
natural
resource
committee,
my
name
is
larry
johnson,
I'm,
president
of
the
coalition
for
nevada's
wildlife.
We
have
submitted
submitted
written
comments
jointly
with
other
sportsmen
groups
in
a
correspondence
dated
march
9th.
I
just
want
to
summarize
a
couple
of
things
we
are
in
support
of
the
concept
of
of
the
30
30
policy.
L
Designations
that
may
not
be
entirely
in
line
with
wildlife
management
goals
in
some
iron
climate,
such
as
nevada,
but
there
are
definitely
needs
to
protect
things
like
wildlife,
migration
corridors,
so
deer,
wintering
areas,
precious
water
resources.
We
need
the
ability
to
do
habitat
improvements,
etcetera,
etcetera
in
general.
We
are
in
support
of
the
concept,
but
sportsmen
definitely
need
to
be
at
the
table
as
this
process
continues.
L
K
K
D
D
I
believe
the
30
by
30
resolution
has
the
potential
to
become
another
historic
conservation
victory
and
the
nevada
wildlife
federation
is
excited
to
be
a
supporter
of
this
resolution
and
looks
forward
to
further
collaboration
with
various
public
land
advocates
to
help
protect
areas
of
importance
for
ourselves
and
the
future
generations.
Yet
to
come,
and
we
please
ask
you
to
support
this
resolution.
A
K
C
The
biden
administration
has
committed
the
united
states
protecting
at
least
30
percent
of
the
country's
area
by
2030..
This
overlaps
considerably,
with
what
is
proposed
in
ajr-3
nevada,
should
do
its
part
and
make
at
least
the
same
commitment
to
protect
us
among
the
space
within
our
state.
We
have
the
undeveloped
area.
We
have
plenty
of
amazing
natural
spaces
that
warrant
additional
protection.
C
C
Two
years
ago,
the
nevada
legislature
passed
a
bill
to
identify
policies
that
will
help
debate
climate
change.
There
are
a
lot
of
steps.
Nevada
could
and
should
take
to
ensure
a
livable
future
in
our
state.
Ajr-3
would
definitely
be
one
of
these
steps
and,
frankly
it's
one
of
the
easiest
that
we
could
make
appropriately.
Ajr3
is
not
stopped
with
its
commitment
to
thirty.
By
thirty,
it
recommends
establishing
a
vikkwami
national
monument.
It
advocates
permanent
protection
for
the
desert
national
wildlife
refuge.
C
K
O
B
K
B
Good
evening,
members
of
the
committee,
my
name
is
maria
teresa
lieberman,
that
is
m
a
r.
I
a
hyphen
t
e
r
e
s,
a
l,
I
e
b
e
r
m,
a
n
n
hyphen
p-a-r-r-a-g-a,
and
I
am
here
with
battleborn
progress.
We
are
in
full
support
of
ajr-3,
especially
since,
as
many
have
mentioned,
nevada
is
on
the
front
lines
of
the
issues
that
this
resolution
addresses.
B
Our
state
is
home
to
some
of
the
most
unique,
valuable
wildlife
species
ranking
as
sixth
in
the
nation
for
the
number
of
unique
species:
ninth
in
mammal
diversity
and
eleventh
in
the
nation
in
total
species
diversity.
However,
we
are
third
in
the
nation
for
having
the
highest
number
of
species
at
risk,
so
to
confront
the
rapid
loss
of
nevada's
precious
wildlife.
K
M
P-A-T-R-I-C-K-V-O-N-N-E-L-L-Y,
I'm
nevada
state
director
with
the
center
for
biological
diversity.
Thank
you,
mr
chair,
and
thanks
to
assemblywoman
gonzalez
for
sponsoring
this
resolution.
We
support
ajr3
30x30
is
an
important
framework
for
preserving
land
for
the
future
to
protect
biodiversity
and
preserve
vital
carbon
sinks
on
undisturbed
lands.
M
The
so-called
half
earth
goal
30
by
30
remains
our
best
tool
for
understanding
the
magnitude
of
land
preservation
that
we
need
to
pursue,
and
this
resolution
is
an
important
step
in
signaling
to
our
federal
delegation
and
the
world
that
the
people
of
the
state
of
nevada
support
large-scale
protection
of
lands.
We
urge
you
to
support
ajr3.
Thank
you.
K
B
L-A-U-R-A-R-I-C-H-A-R-D-S,
I'm
a
volunteer
member
of
the
club's
legislative
committee
and
a
retired
wildlife
biologist
with
the
state
of
nevada
on
behalf
of
the
sierra
club
and
our
more
than
30
thousand
members
and
supporters
statewide,
I
am
speaking
in
support
of
ajr3
public
lands,
waters
and
forests
are
spaces
that
protect
the
health
of
people,
wildlife
and
a
planet.
These
places
are
under
threat
and
are
disappearing
with
the
threat
of
climate
change
and
one
million
species
at
risk
of
extinction
around
the
world.
We
need
bold
actions
such
as
ajr3
to
combat
this
in
nevada.
B
We
have
seen
more
intense
wildfires,
dangerous
droughts
and
loss
of
habitat
due
to
sprawl
and
development,
all
of
which
is
resulting
in
degradation
of
rangelands
forests
and
unsafe
air
quality
that
takes
a
toll
on
human
health,
the
economy
and
the
environment.
We
have
a
moral
duty
to
stop
the
climate
crisis
for
future
generations.
B
This
resolution
is
nevada's
first
step
in
doing
our
part
in
creating
a
vision
to
protect
nature
and
combat
the
climate
crisis.
To
reach
this
ambitious
goal,
we
encourage
nevada
lawmakers
to
urge
the
federal
government
to
use
all
conservation
measures
available,
including
new
national
monuments,
wildlife,
refuges
and
wilderness
study
areas.
We
also
urge
prioritizing
conservation
efforts
of
tribal
nations,
towns
and
cities
and
land
owners.
For
the
reasons
above,
we
urge
you
to
support
this
bill.
Thank
you.
K
P
I
would
like
to
reiterate
the
letter
mentioned
previously
by
assemblywoman
anderson,
of
which
the
group
I
represent
is
assignee
was
not
meant
to
be
an
opposition
letter.
As
ms
cabrera
already
stated.
We
broadly
support
this
resolution.
As
written
with
that
said,
we
are
concerned
about
the
specifics
of
this
initiative
and
need
concrete
details
to
ensure
our
enduring
support.
A
K
Q
Chairman
and
committee,
my
name
is
lynn
chapman,
I'm
the
state
treasurer
of
the
independent
american
party.
We
are
opposed
ajr3.
I
heard
a
speaker
this
morning
discussing
the
federal
takeover
of
our
state
sovereignties
throughout
the
united
states.
My
mind
went
right
to
ajr
3
and
how
this
resolution
sounds
very
much.
What
he
was
describing
private
property
is
an
important
reason
why
people
left
their
birth
countries
to
come
to
the
new
world
and
they
are
still
trying
to
get
here
today.
Q
Private
property
is
an
important
part
of
our
country
and
it
goes
hand
in
hand
with
our
liberties.
George
washington
wrote
that
quote,
freedom
and
property
rights
are
inseparable.
You
can't
have
one
without
the
other
unquote,
you
know
to
use
pretty
words
like
protecting
the
land
and
water
is
a
bit
deceiving
to
nevada
citizens.
K
R
Thank
you,
I'm
jake
tibbetts,
that's
j-a-k-e-t-I-b-b
I-t-t-s
and
I'm
the
eureka
county,
natural
resources
manager
representing
eureka
county.
So,
mr
chairman
members
of
the
community,
thanks
for
the
opportunity
to
to
give
our
insights
on
ajr3,
we've
submitted
written
testimony
for
the
record
and
just
summarizing
our
testimony
here.
R
This
alienates
many
rural,
nevadans
and
americans
who
otherwise
support
healthy
lands,
waters
and
wildlife.
The
30
by
30
initiative
will
undoubtedly
end
up
reducing
working
lands,
implementing
hands-off
management,
increasing
wildfires,
reducing
productivity
and
impairing
rural
communities.
Land
use
users
and
managers
operate
at
reduced
capability
in
areas
with
mostly
hands-off
protection
designations.
R
They
cannot
implement
sound
land
and
resource
management
actions
in
these
areas.
I
will
know
also,
mr
chairman,
that
there
are
implications
on
state
water
law
with
some
of
these
things.
If
any
of
these
protected
areas
become
federal
reservations,
they
could
have
implications
on
public
water
reserves
where
there's
always
a
public
water
reserve
to
fit
the
need
and
purpose
of
the
federal
land
designation.
So
there
could
be
implications
on
the
state's
water
resources.
R
R
Much
of
the
prime
and
invaluable
wildlife
and
riparian
habitat
in
the
state
is
under
private
control.
Many
of
these
private
ag
lands
are
tied
to
ranching
operations
conducted
on
or
in
concert
with
federal
lands,
anytime,
there's
restrictions
on
federal
lands,
there's
a
cascade
effect
on
the
private
lands
and
there's
a
risk
of
degradation
or
subdivision
of
private
lands.
R
R
Okay,
I
will
mr
chair
sorry.
We
want
to
be
clear
that
we
do
want
to
address
the
issues
identified
in
this
initiative.
The
way
to
do
this
is
to
work
incentive-based
conservation,
not
disenfranchise
and
offend
rural
communities
and
those
making
a
living
off
the
natural
resource
uses.
Thank
you,
mr
chairman,
appreciate
it.
A
K
Q
Good
afternoon
this
is
janine
hanson
j,
a
n,
I
n
e
h,
a
n
s
e
n,
I'm
the
state
president
of
nevada
families
for
freedom.
We
have
serious
concerns
about
agr3
and
consider
it
a
threat
to
one
of
the
most
essential
freedoms.
The
inalienable
right
of
private
property.
John
adams
said
the
moment
the
idea
is
admitted
into
society.
That
property
is
not
as
sacred
as
the
law
of
god
and
that
there
is
not
a
force
of
law
and
public
justice
to
protect
it.
Anarchy
and
tyranny
commence.
Q
Private
property
owners
are
mentioned
in
the
resolution
only
as
an
afterthought
encouraging
them
to
participate
in
voluntary
programs.
There
is
no
recognition
of
the
critical
importance
of
private
property
to
our
state's
economy
or
the
wonderful
job.
Most
private
landowners
do
to
preserve
our
state's
wildlife
and
resources.
Q
The
sponsors
of
this
bill
are
uninformed
about
the
realities
of
the
land
and
water
in
nevada.
The
federal
government
controls
80
percent
87
percent
of
nevada's
lands
and
they
have
mismanaged
it
dreadfully,
resulting
in
destructive
wildfires
and
the
loss
of
agricultural
enterprises
and
ranching
and
farming
and
harmed
a
new
innumerable
wildlife
by
destroying
natural
habitat
habitat.
Q
What
this
resolution
does
not
acknowledge
is
that
there
are
many
current
inheritable
property
rights
on
that
87
percent
of
the
land
controlled
by
the
feds.
These
include
grazing
rights
and
mineral
rights.
In
addition,
almost
all
the
water
in
nevada
already
has
legal
water
rights
attached,
and
there
is
no
water
for
this
outlandish
resolution
to
lock
up
the
goals
of
this
resolution
are
possible
only
if
the
government
plans
to
steal
or
confiscate
the
prop
property
and
water
rights
of
those
who
legally
own
it
in
nevada.
Q
K
D
Lincoln
county
water
district
is
opposed
to
asia.
Ajr3
lincoln
county
is
home
to
the
nevada
test
range
area,
51,
seven
wilderness
areas,
two
critical
blm
conservation
areas,
five
state
parks,
two
national
wildlife
reserves
and
one
national
monument
which
has
inhibited
the
ability
for
lincoln
county
to
create
a
tax
base.
Several
million
acres
have
been
taken
out
of
potential
tax
base
for
lincoln
county,
thus
making
lincoln
county
a
welfare
county.
D
D
K
M
For
the
record,
my
name
is
doug
buffleman,
I'm
the
exec
doug
doug
bustleman
b-u-s-s-e-l-m-a-n,
I'm
the
executive
vice
president
of
nevada
farm
bureau.
We
are
testifying
today
in
opposition
to
har3
our
concern
over
agr3
center,
on
the
meaning
of
the
wording
quote:
protecting
50
of
the
world's
lands,
oceans
and
waters
by
2050,
unquote,
as
well
as
the
wording
quote,
protecting
30
percent
of
the
lands
and
waters
in
this
state
by
2030.
Unquote.
M
We
appreciate
the
questions
asked
regarding
what
does
protecting
mean.
We
still
are
unclear
over
the
calculations
of
the
50
percent
or
the
30
percent,
and
how
these
levels
are
derived
these
terms
and
how
they
translate
into
actions
impacts,
economic
consequences
as
well
as
people's
property
as
conservation-minded
people.
Farmers
and
ranchers
have
a
different
view
of
how
using
natural
resources
isn't
a
bad
thing
and
lacking
the
ability
for
use
of
our
federally
managed
lands
under
designations
of
wilderness
parks,
national
monument
areas
etc.
Doesn't
automatically
qualify
those
designated
lands
as
being
protected.
In
our
view.
M
In
our
view,
protection
should
mean
active
management,
as
opposed
to
designation
for
non-management
nevada.
Farmers
and
ranchers
already
provide
a
great
deal
of
enhanced
wildlife,
habitat
and
essential
resources
through
the
production
activities
they
carry
out,
while
making
a
living
resolutions
like
ajr3
in
and
of
themselves
serve
as
worthy
aspirational
concepts.
How
those
aspirational
concepts
translate
into
impacts
on
people
who
depend
on
their
private
property
and
the
ability
to
use
natural
resources
for
their
lives
livelihoods
also
matter.
These
potential
ramifications
are
the
reason
for
our
opposing
agr3.
A
K
K
C
Although
we
are
not
proposing
an
amendment
to
agr3,
we
would
like
to
thank
assemblywoman
gonzalez
for
her
time
and
will
be
seeking
a
legislative
vehicle
this
session
to
further
advance
water
conservation
by
requiring
the
removal
of
non-functional
turf.
I
appreciate
the
ability
to
provide
comments
and
thank
the
committee
for
its
time.
K
S
Thank
you
chair
and
members
of
the
committee.
My
name
is
colby
prout,
c-o-l-b-y
p-r-o-u-t,
I'm
the
natural
resources
manager
for
the
nevada
association
of
counties.
Nego's
members
are
all
17
of
nevada's
counties.
Ajr3
outlines
the
legislature's
support
of
an
admirable
goal
set
out
by
the
biden
administration
to
conserve
30
of
the
nation's
land
by
2030..
S
Much
of
our
work
at
naco
is
focused
on
making
sure
that
the
federal
government
listens
to
local
concerns
and
coordinates
land
use
and
management
decisions
with
counties.
It
is
counties
who
are
often
trying
to
get
a
seat
at
the
table
on
federal
on
large
federal
projects
that
impact
natural
resources
and
public
lands.
S
Basically,
it's
important
that
counties
are
at
the
table.
For
any
of
these
conversations,
we
do
want
to
thank
the
sponsor
assemblyman
gonzalez
and
the
representative
of
the
nevada
conservation
league
for
taking
the
time
to
talk
with
us
about
ajr3
and
hear
our
perspective
regarding
the
importance
of
the
role
of
local
governments.
S
County
state
and
federal
interests
are
often
aligned
when
it
comes
to
conservation.
For
instance,
the
recent
clark
county
lands
bill
introduced
by
senator
cortez
masto,
was
the
result
of
extensive
local
consultation
and
conversations
that
demonstrate
just
how
important
these
conversations
in
local
communities
and
local
governments
can
be.
The
clark
county
lands
bill
looks
to
preserve
some
of
the
same
areas
identified
in
ajr
3,
such
as
the
desert,
national
wildlife
refuge
and
the
avi
kwame
national
monument,
while
also
respectful
county
needs.
A
K
K
I
I
I
I
The
concern
is
that
some
of
the
science
that
has
been
relied
on
has
been
become
extremely
politicized
and
controversial,
and
at
times
the
science
is
providing
biased
and
slanted
information,
rather
than
taking
into
consideration
all
points
of
view
number
one.
We
believe
that
language
is
vague
in
the
joint
resolution.
I
Not
all
stakeholders
have
been
brought
in
to
have
this
discussion
and
we
believe
it's
very
important,
that
the
historical
background
on
the
management
of
the
state
of
nevada
and
its
resources
don't
go
back
20
years,
but
go
back
a
few
hundred
years
to
see
how
it's
been
managed
by
some
of
the
ranching
and
the
farming
thus
far,
and
with
that,
we
appreciate
you're
allowing
us
to
present
and
would
be
happy
to
join
the
efforts
to
speak
with
those
who
have
presented
this
bill.
Thank
you.
A
You
with
that
I'll
turn
it
back
over
to
some
woman
gonzalez
and
her
co-presenter
to
see
if
there
are
any
closing
remarks.
N
Christy,
did
you
have
any?
Did
you
want
to
go?
First,
I
couldn't
remember.
I
apologize
okay
awesome.
So
in
closing
I
would
like
to
thank
you
all
for
the
opportunity
to
present
ajr3
and
I
urge
your
support
for
this
important
legislation.
Thank
you.
A
You
very
much
I'll
also
note
that
we
did
have
many
letters
come
in,
most
of
which
were
referenced
or
who
had
people
call
in.
I
know
ms
karen
boker
also
submitted
a
letter
for
the
record,
so
just
want
to
remind
members
to
please
check
the
exhibits
on
nellis
and
we
may
have
some
more
coming
in
following
the
meeting
as
well.
I
just
want
to
make
sure
everybody's
testimony
is
seen
or
heard
so
with
that.
Thank
you
so
much
for
your
presentation
of
the
bill.
A
I
will
close
the
hearing
on
assembly
joint
resolution,
three
that
moves
us
on
to
the
final
item
on
our
agenda
today,
which
is
public
comment.
As
with
testimony
we're
limiting
public
comment
to
two
minutes
each
and
in
order
to
provide
public
comment,
you
must
sign
up
and
we
will
provide
the
information
for
you
to
call
in
with
that.
I
will
turn
it
over
to
broadcast
production
services.
One
more
time
to
see
if
we
have
anyone
in
the
queue
to
provide
public
comment.
K
K
K
C
J,
a
t
I
just
have
general
comments
about
the
environment.
Do
you
guys
realize
that
urban
hate
island
is
a
different
issue
than
climate
change?
I
want
to
make
sure
that
you
guys
know
that
las
vegas
is
the
fastest
warming
city,
not
mainly
due
to
global
climate
change,
but
to
urban
climate
change
that
how
the
rural
towns
nearby
have
a
larger
gap
between
day
and
night
temperatures.
C
You
talk
about
how
we
need
climate
justice.
Why
aren't
asian
americans
suffering
from
climate
change
disproportionately?
I'm
just
curious
to
know,
and
also
I
want
to
understand
that
are
these
conservation
elements
going
to
impact
home
prices,
because
housing
supply
is
also
an
issue.
You
guys
talk
about
green
living.
What
about
these
politicians?
C
C
Why
aren't
people
talking
about
the
fact
that
it's
wall
street
that's
the
elephant
in
the
room
when
it
comes
to
the
environment,
the
lending
system,
the
federal
reserve
think
about
the
fact
that
if
we
didn't
have
all
this
credit,
we
wouldn't
be
able
to
buy
all
this
gasoline
cars
housing.
If
you
shut
down
credit
all
tomorrow,
consumption
of
resources
were
to
collapse
overnight.
The
reason
why
you're,
seeing
all
this
massive
construction
in
the
las
vegas
valley
of
housing
is
due
to
this
wall
street
federal
reserve
banking
system.
So
what
can
you
do?
C
You
might
as
well
just
cut
it
off?
Why
don't
you
guys
advocate
that
you
see
and-
and
I
think
the
problem
is-
is
that
we
guys
keep
talking
about.
Oh
we've
got
the
environment
and
oh,
but
I
kind
of
feel
like
it's.
The
average
person
is
being
hunted
down,
but
the
real
culprit
are
these
large
corporations
and
I
feel
like
people
in
this
legislature
and
governments
all
across
the
world.
Don't
talk
about
that
because
I
feel
like
nevada
is
a
state
that
it
is
a
merger
of
casino,
real
estate
and.
K
K
D
I
wanted
to
give
an
example
of
how
taking
designating
an
area
creates
a
problem
for
developing
water
resources
when
the
basin
and
range
national
monument
was
created,
lincoln
county
water
district
had
water
applications
out
in
garden
valley.
We
also
lincoln
county,
had
designated
certain
amount
of
acres
about
three
to
five
thousand
acres
that
was
supposed
to
be
disposed
from.
The
2000,
lincoln
county
land
act,
the
blm
did
not
put
it
into
the
queue
did
not
dispose
of
it.
D
So
when
the
basin
and
range
national
monument
came
in
our
applications
for
water
in
garden,
valley
became
null
and
void.
Thus
we're
not
able
to
develop
those
water
resources
for
the
economic
development
of
lincoln
county.
I
just
wanted
to
share
how
taking
land
out
of
a
tax
base
and
preserving
it,
creates
a
situation
with
developing
water
resources
in
this
state
and
in
lincoln
county.
Thank
you
for
your
time.
A
A
Thank
you
very
much
broadcasting
production
services
for
your
assistance
and
ensuring
that
people
can
participate
in
the
committee
meeting.
Thank
you
to
all
the
members
of
the
public
who
called
in
and
participated
in
the
bills
that
were
heard
today
and
thank
you
to
the
members
of
this
committee
for
their
time
and
attention.
A
That
concludes
our
meeting
for
today.
Our
next
meeting
will
be
on
monday
march
15th
at
4
pm,
and
with
that
this
meeting
is.