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A
I'd
like
to
call
this
meeting
to
order
good
morning,
everyone
and
welcome
to
the
final
meeting
of
the
joint
interim
standing
committee
on
natural
resources
for
the
2021
to
2022
interim
before
we
begin,
as
I
have
done
in
the
past.
I'd
just
like
to
note
that
we
have
members
joining
this
meeting
from
the
ancestral
homelands
of
the
the
nuwu,
the
nui
and
numu
and
washoe
peoples,
and
I
appreciate
all
of
the
participation
and
engagement
and
collaboration
that
we
have
had
with
with
indigenous
and
and
tribal
representatives
throughout
this
committee
process.
A
Today
we
have
a
work
session
on
our
agenda.
Members
who
are
joining
us
virtually
please
be
sure
to
keep
your
video
on
so
that
we
can
maintain
a
quorum
and
conduct
our
votes
and
be
sure
to
meet
your
microphone
when
you're,
not
speaking,
to
keep
background
noise
down
with
that.
Will
the
staff
please
call
the
roll.
C
C
D
E
F
A
And
I
am
here,
thank
you.
We
have
all
members
present,
including
our
alternates.
Thank
you
for
serving
today.
With
that
I'll
make
a
couple
of
quick
housekeeping
announcements.
Before
we
move
forward,
we
will
have
two
opportunities
for
public
comment
at
this
meeting
once
at
the
beginning
and
once
at
the
end,
members
of
the
public
may
provide
testimony
and
writing
in
person
and
also
by
phone
to
call
in
dial
669-900-6833.
A
When
prompted
to
provide
meeting
id,
please
enter
six
three
six
and
press
pound
and
our
broadcast
and
production
services
staff
will
indicate
when
it's
your
turn
to
speak.
We
ask
that
all
comment
be
limited
to
three
minutes
and
with
that
we'll
begin,
our
first
public
comment
period
for
the
day.
A
A
Whenever
you're
ready
go
ahead
and
introduce
yourself,
please
state
and
spell
your
name
for
the
record,
and
you
can
begin.
F
Thank
you,
chair
watts,
and
members
of
the
committee.
My
name
is
jane
amone
j-a-I-n-a-m-o-a-n
and
I'm
the
external
affairs
director
for
the
nature
conservancy
in
nevada,
the
nature
conservancy
supports
recommendations,
2
6,
8,
9
and
10.
On
the
work
session
document,
we
have
provided
a
written
comment
to
the
committee
that
offers
our
rationale
for
support
and
additional
information
to
consider,
in
particular,
with
this
public
comment,
we
would
like
to
further
explain
what
start
from
the
start.
F
Smart
from
the
start,
energy
planning
means
we
are
about
to
experience
a
massive
build
out
of
renewable
energy
and
climate
infrastructure
in
nevada.
We
are
very
concerned
that
the
deployment
of
this
infrastructure,
if
done
hastily
and
on
a
project-by-project
basis,
as
is
happening
now,
could
have
disastrous
effects
on
our
wildlife,
open
spaces,
cultural
and
historic
places
and
outdoor
recreation
opportunities.
F
However,
science
from
the
nature
conservancy
has
shown
that
it
is
possible
with
careful
planning
to
build
out
the
clean
energy
and
climate
infrastructure
we
need,
while
conserving
our
natural
and
working
lands
in
nevada.
We
can
do
this
with
smart
from
the
start
planning
a
smart
from
the
start
plan
for
renewable
energy
identifies
where
renewable
energy
generation,
transmission
and
storage
can
be
deployed,
with
as
little
impact
as
possible
to
natural
lands,
cultural
resources,
recreation
and
other
conservation
values.
F
Achieving
a
smart
from
the
start
plan
will
require
coordination
among
local
state
and
federal
governments,
recognizing
that
most
of
nevada's
land
is
managed
by
the
bureau
of
land
management.
The
nature
conservancy
recently
set
a
letter
to
blm
nevada
state
office,
offering
a
recommendation
for
an
energy
siting
and
transmission
infrastructure
plan
that
would
direct
and
streamline
permitting
for
responsible
development
of
renewable
energy
and
transmissions
wide.
F
F
The
state
of
nevada
has
previously
recognized
the
importance
of
smart
from
a
start
approach
in
2020.
The
nevada
climate
strategy
highlighted
the
need
for
smart
from
the
start
planning
in
the
complex
challenges
section
of
its
strategy
and
in
2021
the
state
land
use
planning
and
advisory
council
issued
a
letter
of
endorsement
for
the
smart
from
the
start.
Planning
concept
smart
from
the
start,
planning
also
considers
already
disturbed
lands
and
existing
linear
corridor
disturbance
as
opportunities
for
energy
development.
F
Briefly,
regarding
item
10,
the
nature
conservancy
offered
detailed
recommendations
for
the
support
for
these
items
in
the
june
24
2022
letter
of
recommendation
for
how
the
state
can
support
the
division
of
water
resources
in
our
water
limited
state.
It
is
critical
that
the
agency
oversees
water
in
the
state
and
has
the
resources
needed
to
make
science-based
decisions
to
ensure
that
there
is
water
to
support
people,
plants
and
wildlife
for
future
generations.
F
D
Thank
you,
mr
chairman
bevan
lister,
for
the
record
and
and
I'll
just
speak
briefly,
as
I
did
earlier
in
the
earlier
meeting
on
your
you're,
going
to
be
looking
at
possible
changes
to
nevada
water
law
and
definitions
and
those
kind
of
things
and
and
as
a
water
right
owner
and
user.
D
D
D
So
with
that
in
mind,
I
I
would
urge
you
to
be
very
cautious
of
of
what
types
of
changes
and
the
possible
implications
of
those
changes
to
nevada
water
law
and
look
forward
to
make
myself
available
to
you
as
as
a
resource
or
or
look
forward
to
working
with
you
throughout
the
session.
Thank
you
very
much.
A
G
I
would
like
to
encourage
your
consideration
of
opportunities,
as
well
as
a
process
for
developing
this
legislation
by
bringing
as
broad
of
range
of
stakeholders
together
as
possible.
We
also
are
strongly
in
support
of
incorporating
water
right
owners
in
a
local
water
basins
in
the
actual
implementation
process
for
conjunctive
management.
G
This
pillar
of
engaging
water
right
owners
in
the
procedure
for
conjunctive
management
is
essential.
Top-Down
edicts
without
local
engagement
of
those
being
affected,
is
not
acceptable.
Our
organization's
perspective
on
conjunctive
management,
while
supporting
the
use
of
sound
science,
also
believe
that
the
process
needs
to
be
based
on
site-specific
circumstances.
G
This
critical
element
is
another
foundation
principle
which
needs
to
be
incorporated
into
the
legislative
proposal.
Combining
groundwater
and
surface
water
into
conjunctive
management
practices
will
be
complicated.
Sorting
through
established
water
rights
based
on
separate
sections
of
nevada
law
is
not
going
to
be
easy.
We
look
forward
to
working
with
the
legislators,
the
division
of
water
resources
and
other
state
stakeholders
in
developing
a
workable
structure
for
dealing
with
conjunctive
management.
D
I
don't
want
to
belabor
some
of
the
points
that
have
already
been
made
about
the
legislation
that
will
be
coming.
That
was
be
sent
to
you
all
from
the
the
interim
public
lands
committee,
but
this
is
going
to
be
a
very
difficult
conversation
as
it
relates
to
conjunctive
management.
I
think
there
is
going
to
be
a
need
for
a
very
inclusive
discussion
from
a
lot
of
different
stakeholders,
and
I
think
you
know
the
one
point
that
we
just
want
to
make
right
now
is
largely
deals
with
issues
of
of
mitigation.
D
We
don't
want
to
really
ever
see
language
where
you're
forcing
mitigation
on
someone,
especially
if
you
know
you're,
granting
new
appropriations
and
we
look
forward
to
discussions
with
with
the
state,
lawmakers
and
other
groups
and
and
interests,
and
thank
you
very
much
for
the
opportunity
to
comment.
H
H
Clifford
benwallos,
I'm
the
tribal
state
liaison
for
the
inter
tribal
council
of
nevada,
and
this
is
regarding
item
g11,
a
request
for
drafting
of
a
bill
to
adjust
state
agency
employment
standards
to
help
tribal
employees
obtain
state
employment
with
some
additional
language.
Itcn
supports
any
bill
that
enhances
the
responsibility
for
the
state
to
work
with
tribes.
H
We
do
have
some
concerns.
We
want
to
make
sure
that
language
is
in
the
bill.
If
such
a
bill
is
written,
that
is,
is
notated
or
put
into
the
state
tribal
consultation
policy
as
mandated
by
ab264,
and
then
we
want
to
make
sure
that
fully
investigated
any
conflicts
on
current
state
statutes
that
restrict
hiring
for
native
american
preference,
and
then
we
we
understand
the
importance
of
getting
people
with
experience
or
are
having
being
members
of
native
american
tribes
or
descendants
of
native
american
tribes.
H
Too
often
we
see
native
americans
hired
that
may
not
be
qualified
because
they
want
to
reach
that
goal
of
hiring
a
native
american
to
work
as
a
liaison.
So
we
want
to
make
sure
that
there's
language
in
there
that
we
are
hiring
qualified
personnel
that
has
experience
working
for
native
american
tribes
and
thank
you
for
your
time.
A
A
H
H
I
would
like
to
ask
this
committee
to
support
the
bill
request
in
today's
workshop
under
item
b
wildlife
conservation
requesting
the
drafting
of
a
bill
to
establish
a
fund
establish
and
fund
an
account
with
the
purpose
to
identify,
construct
and
maintain
wildlife
crossings
right
now,
as
a
result
of
congress
passing
the
infrastructure,
investment
and
jobs
act,
there's
an
unprecedented
350
million
dollars
in
federal
grants
available
to
states
as
a
pilot
program
for
wildlife
friendly
infrastructure
such
as
safe
highway
crossings
to
qualify.
This
program
states
are
required
to
have
a
certain
amount
of
matching
funds.
H
This
is
the
reason
why
the
organizations
listed
on
this
agenda
item
have
worked
with
chairman
watts
to
request
this
bill.
Obviously,
this
fund
will
need
seed
money.
This
account
could
also
be
used
as
a
repository
for
grants
and
donations
from
other
sources
as
well.
Several
other
western
states
have
recently
created
and
funded
similar
accounts,
oregon
colorado,
new
mexico
and
utah
recently
approved
seven
million
five
million
two
million
and
one
million
dollars
respectively
for
this
purpose
in
those
states.
H
Additionally,
our
groups
requested
the
consideration
of
another
need
that
is
not
specifically
included.
In
today's
workshop
last
august,
governor
sissel
act
signed
executive
order,
2021-18
calling
for
the
nevada
department
of
wildlife
to
develop
a
habitat,
the
nevada,
habitat
conservation
framework,
sagebrush
habitat
plan
and
wildlife.
Habitat
excuse
me,
a
wildlife
connectivity
plant.
H
H
We
would
like
to
ask
that
this
committee
consider
either
today
or
at
a
future
workshop
legislation
allowing
nevada
department
of
wildlife
to
recruit
and
hire
up
to
three
new
full-time
staff
positions
to
fill.
This
need
your
support
in
this
request.
These
requests
is
greatly
appreciated
and
thank
you
for
your
service.
D
Thank
you,
chair
watts,
and
members
of
the
committee.
My
name
is
christy
cabrera
c-h-r-I-s-t-I
c-a-b-r-e-r-a,
I'm
the
policy
and
advocacy
director
for
the
nevada
conservation
league,
and
I'm
also
here
in
support
of
work
session
item
2
that
requests
the
drafting
of
a
bill
to
establish
and
fund
an
account
for
wildlife
crossings,
roads
and
highways
that
intersect
wildlife,
habitat,
create
safety
hazards
for
both
wildlife
and
drivers
in
the
united
states
between
one
and
two
million
animals
are
hit
by
vehicles
every
year.
D
This
results
in
around
thirty
thousand
human
injuries,
200
deaths
and
an
annual
cost
of
about
8
billion
in
taxpayer
money,
because
wildlife
often
crosses
roads
and
highways
and
specific
spots
year
after
year,
targeted
investments
and
wildlife
crossings
can
go
a
long
way.
A
recent
study
by
the
nevada
department
of
transportation
found
that
overpass
and
underpass
structures
paired
with
fencing,
can
reduce
wildlife
vehicle
collisions
by
80
to
100
percent,
while
also
providing
critical
habitat
connectivity.
D
When
we
put
these
structures
along
historic
migration
corridors,
we're
not
only
saving
wildlife
lives,
we're
also
saving
human
lives
and
money
by
establishing
and
funding
an
account
to
construct
new
and
maintain
existing
wildlife
crossings.
We
can
save
wildlife,
lives,
save
human
lives
and
save
nevada
money.
We
strongly
encourage
you
to
accept
this
recommendation.
Thank
you
for
your
time
and
your
consideration.
A
A
Seeing
none,
I
would
take
a
motion
to
approve
those
minutes.
I
have
a
motion
from
assemblywoman
carlton.
Do
I
have
a
second?
A
I've
got
a
second
from
senator
donderol
loop.
Any
discussion
on
the
motion.
A
Okay,
any
opposed,
nay,
any
abstentions.
A
Okay,
we've
got
an
abstention
from
assemblywoman
bilbray
axelrod,
with
that
the
motion
passes
with
that.
We'll
now
begin
the
the
main
event
on
our
agenda
today,
which
is
our
work
session
members.
The
work
session
document
is
posted
to
the
subcommittee's
meeting
page
and
it
contains
a
list
of
proposed
recommendations
related
to
public
lands,
wildlife
conservation,
outdoor
recreation,
natural
resource
agencies,
excessive
heat
mitigation,
environmental
justice
and
tribal
issues.
A
I
Thank
you,
chair
for
the
record
young
students
back
with
the
let's
have
kosovo
research
division
and
as
the
chairs
that
the
work
session
recommend
is
posted
online.
You
should
have
a
copy
in
front
of
you.
I
The
work
session
document
that
was
compiled
by
staff
and
the
chair
to
assist
the
committee
in
determining
which
laws
and
measures
it
will
request
for
the
2023
session
of
my
legislature
as
well
as
other
actions.
The
committee
may
endorse
with
that.
The
first
set
of
recommendations
under
item
a
from
public
lands
were
actually
recommended
this
morning
by
the
sub
committee,
and
the
majority
of
those
recommendations
were
passed
unanimously,
with
the
exception
of
e.
I
Seven,
which
is
under
endangered
species,
the
requests
to
drive
the
bill
to
authorize
the
mass
department
of
wildlife
to
manage
non-past
insects,
including
without
limitation,
endangered
butterflies
and
that
recommendation
did
pass
as
well
and,
as
I
previously
mentioned,
the
rest
of
the
recommendations
were
passed
unanimously.
Thank
you,
chair.
A
Thank
you,
mr
spanish.
Back
based
on,
I
guess
two
things.
First
of
all,
I
would
like
to
thank
chair
carlton
for
for
running
the
subcommittee
on
public
lands,
very
much
appreciate
your
service
and
will
take
any
opportunity
I
can
over
the
next
couple
of
months
to
to
do
so.
It's
been
an
honor
serving
with
you
and
and
appreciate
all
your
hard
work
on
behalf
of
on
behalf
of
the
entire
state
of
nevada.
A
With
that
members,
I'd
like
to
open
up
the
possibility
of
considering
all
of
the
items
except
item
e7
in
one
motion
so
I'd
like
to
we
can
still
have
since
it
was
passed
unanimously.
All
the
others
with
bipartisan
and
support
from
tribal
and
local
governments
would
still
have
the
opportunity.
If
someone
would
like
to
make
comments
about
specific
items,
but
would
like
to
to
see
if
there's
any
issue
with
taking
everything
but
e7
together
and
then
taking
e7,
which
had
a
a
bit
more
debate
about
it
separately.
G
Yeah
just
to
comment-
and
you
know,
as
we
look
at
b4,
you
know
we
definitely
supported
the
dialogue
and
not
coming
forward
to
the
legislature,
the
whole
body,
but
I
I
don't
want
anyone
to
be
thinking
that
this
isn't
going
to
be
a
heavy
heavy
lift.
Thank
you.
A
Thank
thank
you
senator,
and
I
know
that
chair
carlton
mentioned
that
she's
feels
fortunate.
That
she's
won't
be
in
the
legislature
in
next
session
to
to
handle
that
you
know
I
will
just
speak
briefly.
You
know
to
that
issue.
A
I've
heard
a
lot
of
the
the
public
comments.
You
know,
first
of
all,
to
concerns
that
this
is
an
agency
driven
process.
It's
not
it's
being
driven
by
the
legislature
by
the
subcommittee
on
public
lands
based
on
on
testimony
that
they've
heard
and
then
by
this
full
committee,
and
I
intend
to
lead
the
efforts
to
bring
that
broad
and
completely
inclusive
group
of
stakeholders.
Together.
A
There
is
no
language
that
is
sitting
around
on
this
right
now,
so
we're
going
to
be
relying
on
feedback
from
everybody
across
the
state
to
figure
out
if
there
is
some
consensus
that
can
again
be
specific
to
the
conditions
in
it
in
a
given
basin
or
basins
to
you
know,
to
do
this
conjunctive
management
to
make
sure
that
science
is
being
used
as
the
basis
for
those
decisions.
A
I
you
know
I.
I
do
not
see
this
as
approaching
the
issues
of
monitoring
management
and
mitigation
plans
in
any
way,
so
I
just
wanted
to-
and
you
know,
and
not
to
rather
to
clarify
some
of
the
existing
language
not
to
throw
the
prior
appropriation
doctrine
out
the
window.
So
I
just
wanted
to
to
put
those
things
on
the
record
as
well
and
yes,
it
is
going
to
be
a
heavy
lift,
we'll
we'll
see
how
far
we
can
move
it.
A
A
A
One
other
thing
that
I
will
mention
is
the
only
modification
to
that
work
session
document.
There
was
a
discussion
about
the
position
statement
on
water
projects
in
utah.
We
softened
that
language
a
bit
from
opposition
to
expressing
concerns
with
some
of
those
projects
and
encouraging
ongoing
collaboration
in
addressing
the
water
issues
along
the
colorado
river.
A
A
All
right
with
that,
the
motion
passes
unanimously.
Thank
you
with
that.
We'll
now
move
on
to
item
e7
from
the
subcommittee's
recommendations.
Mr
stanisbeck,
could
you
please
lead
us
to
your
discussion
of
that.
I
A
Much
and
based
on
some
of
the
comments
that
were
had
at
the
subcommittee
level
appreciate
the
discussion.
I
guess
the
only
thing
I'd
add
is
again
that
the
idea
is
to
make
sure
that
this
management
authority
exists
in
our
state
definitely
heard
concerns
around
conflict
with
the
federal
authority.
A
We
know
we've
done
these
efforts,
for
example
on
sage
grouse,
which
is
a
species
that
that
the
department
of
wildlife
manages
and
the
goal
is
to
have
scientists,
monitoring
populations
and
taking
actions
to
help
preserve
those
in
order
to
avoid
federal
listing,
at
which
point
it's
taking
completely
out
of
the
state's
hands,
and
so,
as
the
as
chair
carlton
mentioned
in
subcommittee,
we
can
have
a
discussion
about
you
know
where
that
authority
should
be
housed,
since
the
original
recommendation
is
to
house
it
at
the
agency
that
oversees
other
wildlife
populations,
that's
where
we've
decided
to
start
so
with
that
be
glad
to
open
it
up
to
other
members
of
the
committee
for
questions
or
comments.
G
Mr
chair
senator
greg
for
the
record
and
again
as
one
of
the
descending
votes
coming
out
of
the
out
of
the
subcommittee.
I
I
am
concerned
about
again
endow
predominantly
sportsman-driven
sportsman
fees.
How
you're
going
to
separate
that
we
don't.
We
do
have
a
season
on
sage
grouse.
I
haven't
seen
one
on
the
butterfly
yet
so
anyway,
I'm
very
concerned
about
that,
and
I
think
we
clearly
if
we're
looking
at
managing
some
of
these
sensitive
species
or
endangered
species,
we
probably
need
to
look
to
a
different
agency.
A
Thank
you
senator.
I
appreciate
you
getting
those
comments
on
the
record.
I
will
note
that
endow
manages
all
of
the
the
wildlife
species,
so
it
doesn't
include
these
invertebrates,
of
course,
but
otherwise
they
manage
all
wildlife
across
the
state,
including
those
that
are
are
not
game
species.
So
I
just
wanted
to
make
sure
that
that
is
clear.
E
A
Thank
you.
We
do
not
have
the
department
here
today.
I
will
say
that
they
have
not
submitted
any
comments
to
this
point,
expressing
support
or
opposition
for
for
this
concept,
and
they
would
certainly
be
at
the
top
of
the
stakeholders
involved
in
this
discussion.
A
A
Thank
you.
So
we
have
nays
from
assemblywoman,
hanson,
assemblyman,
ellison
and
senator
goykichia.
A
I
The
next
recommendation
on
the
workstation
document
under
b2
is
to
request
the
draft
of
a
bill
to
establish
and
fund
an
account
the
purpose
to
identify,
construct
and
maintain
wildlife
crossings.
This
was
recommended
by
the
by
a
variety
of
conservation
groups,
the
pew
charitable
trust,
nevada
conservation
league
theater,
roosevelt
conservation
partnership
amongst
others.
Thank
you,
chair.
A
Thank
you,
mr
speck.
We'll
open
it
up
for
any
questions
or
comments
from
the
members
I'll
just
say
at
the
outset
that,
of
course,
this
bdr
does
mention
funding.
It
does
not
mention
a
funding
source
again.
A
This
is
something
that
will
be
discussed
during
the
legislature
about
how
how
that
happens
and
to
what
extent,
but,
as
was
noted
in
public
comment,
the
bipartisan
infrastructure
law
set
aside
hundreds
of
millions
of
dollars
to
help
expedite
the
construction
of
these
crossings,
which
allows
us
and
nevada
has
frankly
been
a
leader
in
the
construction
of
these,
but
they're
usually
incorporated
into
larger
highway
projects.
A
E
E
You
know
them
in
certain
parts
of
the
state,
but
who,
who
does
to
remind
me
who
determines
these
routes,
like
I'm,
I'm
sure
that
most
of
them
are
based
on
migratory
routes
of
antelope
deer,
that
sort
of
thing
so
number
one
who's
determining
where
the
routes
are
and
are
wild
horses
considered,
I
mean
do
they
I'm
not
aware
that
wild
horses
use
these
per
se,
but
just
a
little
clarification.
Please.
A
Of
course,
thank
you
I'll
start
with
the
second
question
first,
which
is
that
wild
horses
are
not
actually
do
not
fall
under
the
definition
of
wildlife,
so
crossings
that
are
designated
only
for
wild
horses
would
not
fall
under
this.
However,
if
they
were
being
constructed
for
mule,
deer
or
other
types
of
game,
animals
or
other
wildlife,
then
then
that
would
fall
under
that.
To
your
other
point,
about
who
kind
of
makes
those
decisions,
the
department
of
wildlife
does
most
of
the
studies
on
migration
paths.
A
Yes,
you
may-
and
let
me
just
really
quickly
say
so.
You
know.
Essentially
these
are
highway
projects,
and
so
usually
those
are
ultimately
kind
of
come
down
to
the
department
of
transportation,
but
are
informed
by
that
wildlife
information.
So
go
ahead
with
your
follow-up.
E
And
that
that
might
have
answered
this
question
so
the
maintenance
of
those
structures
like
if
there's
a
fire,
and
maybe
the
route
has
changed
with
the
wildlife
and
or
if
they
they
need
maintenance.
Is
it
the
highway
department?
That's
that's.
Maintaining
those.
A
Thank
you
for
that
question.
I
believe,
that's
correct
is
you
know
we
do
have
occasionally
have
you
know,
odds
and
ends
in
the
state.
I
know
in
other
committees
we
discuss
the
cave
lake
dam,
which
is
department
of
wildlife
dam
as
opposed
to
division
of
water
resources
dam.
But
my
my
understanding
at
this
time
is
that
these
would
all
be
department
of
transportation
projects,
so
they
would
be
in
charge
of
constructing
and
maintaining
them
again
in
communication
and
collaboration
with
the
department
of
wildlife.
A
C
Chairman
one
thing
I
would
like
to
request:
I
won't
be
there
during
the
session,
but
I
would
like
a
request
when
they
do
go
into
a
county
that
they're
they're
looking
at
you
know
doing
the
bridges
or
whatever
that
they
get
public
comment
at
that
point
in
time.
C
A
A
A
I
The
next
item
is
item
number
three
and
it
requests
the
drafting
of
a
bill
to
adjust
the
predict
predator
fee,
which
is
the
fee
charge
for
processing
each
application
for
a
game
tag,
the
proceeds
from
which
are
used
to
carry
out
various
active
activities,
including
the
management,
control
of
predatory
wildlife,
and
this
bill
would
seek
to
remove
certain
changes
made
by
sunday
bill
78
from
a
2015
last
day
of
session,
including
without
lamentation
the
removal
of
the
requirement
to
use
eighty
percent
of
the
predator
fee
for
the
lethal
management,
control
of
predatory
wildlife,
and
this
was
recommended
by
chair
watts.
A
Thank
you
I'll
I'll
get
us
started
on
this
one.
You
know
we
heard
from
the
department
of
wildlife
in
our
first
meeting
around
some
of
the
challenges
that
they
have
with
with
populations,
and
those
have
also
been
mentioned
in
in
by
different
commenters,
and
you
know.
A
Ultimately,
we've
had
this
program
that
was
created
to
be
paid
for
by
sportsmen
for
the
benefit
of
big
game
habitats,
and
it
has
not
really
delivered
on
on
that
promise
and
is
now
you
know
highly
restricted
to
one
purpose
which
is
lethal,
predator
removal,
and
so
the
concept
of
this
is
to
restore
the
flexibility
to
the
agency
to
use
it
for
whatever
purpose
they
believe,
would
best
bene,
benefit
big
game
populations.
A
You
know
that
may
be
habitat
work.
It
may
be,
you
know,
trying
to
address
to
the
best
ability
they
can
competition
with
with
other
species
on
that
habitat,
and
it
could
certainly
very
well
include
weasel
predator
removal,
but
it
would
restore
the
flexibility
for
the
agency
to
do
whatever
you
know.
They
believe,
and
the
science
and
forms
is
best
to
going
to
have
the
biggest
bang
for
the
buck
in
terms
of
helping
our
big
game
populations
throughout
the
state.
A
Okay,
we'll
start
with
assemblywoman
hanson,
then
we'll
go
to
assemblyman
allison.
E
Thank
you,
mr
chair,
so
I've
got.
I've
got
big
concerns
with
this
one.
I
guess
I
I'm
not
getting
the
idea
that
I
don't
know
where
the
testimony.
Maybe
I
missed
something
on
that's,
not
delivering
the
predator
program.
This
was
asked
for
by
the
sportsman
in
the
90s
they
asked
for
this
fee.
Have
we
heard
from
sportsmen?
Have
we
I?
I
don't
recall
hearing
from
the
bighorn
sheep
people?
Certainly
we
know
there
are
predator
issues
for
sure
mountain
lion.
E
E
Predator
control
is
something
they
don't
want
to
have
us
scale
back
on,
and
so
I
I
have
some
real
concerns
about
moving
those
funds
elsewhere,
also,
maybe
even
a
fee
increase.
If
that
were
necessary
and
like
I
said
the
sportsmen
asked
for
this
originally,
which
is
indicative
that
they're
willing
to
be
problem
solvers
in
order
to
help,
have
helped
the
herds
across
the
board.
So
at
this
point
I
can't
support
this
measure,
but
looking
for
more
information,
as
we
have
some
more
discussions.
A
All
right,
thank
you
for
those
comments
and
I
I
think
I
tried
to
address
some
of
those
in
in
my
initial
remarks.
But
again
this
would
be
a
a
proposal
that
would
go
before
the
the
legislature
next
session
and
and
have
a
lot
of
additional
discussion
in
committee
and
during
that
session,
yeah.
So
I'll
just
leave
it
at
that
for
now,
but
appreciate
your
appreciate
your
comments
on
the
record
assemblyman
ellison
go
ahead.
Thank
you.
C
Mr
chairman,
and
you
know,
for
the
last
12
years,
I've
been
hearing
about
predator
control
and
the
funding
and
the
funding
was
not
being
used
and
people
testified
over
and
over
and
over
that
the
money
was
not
being
used
for
what
it
was
intended
to,
and
that
was
predator
control,
the
mountain
lions.
You
know
you
see,
wolves
now
coming
in
just
parts
of
nevada.
C
So
I'm
going
to
be
a
strong
no
on
this
and
I'm
hoping
during
the
session
that
when
this
bill
does
come
out
I'll,
be
there,
I
hope,
as
a
private
citizen
in
opposition
to
this
bill,
but
I'm
hoping
we
can
work
it
out
prior,
but
they
they
need
to
talk
to
the
sportsmen,
because
they're
they're
really
unhappy
with
these
funds
not
being
used
what
they're
supposed
to
and
the
deer
population
is
dropping
dramatically,
and
why-
and
you
can
see
why
it's
because
of
the
predators.
Thank
you,
mr
chairman.
A
I
appreciate
that
and
I
think,
while
we
disagree
a
bit
on
the
solution,
I
think
you
hit
the
nail
on
the
head,
which
is
that
our
mule
deer
populations
have
not
recovered,
and
so
I
believe,
and
and
yes,
there's
been
actually
difficulty
in
in
you
know-
spending
these
funds
based
on
the
limitations
that
currently
exist
in
statute,
which
is
why
this
bill
would
propose
to
open
up
some
of
that
to
whatever
we
think
is
going
to
do
the
most
to
help
get
those
populations
back
up
and
again,
wouldn't
prevent
the
use
of
of
predator
removal
to
the
extent
that
that's
considered
the
most
effective
strategy.
G
Thank
you,
mr
chair,
and
just
to
comment.
I
don't
know
why
we
haven't
heard
from
the
county
advisory
boards
or
the
wildlife
commission.
On
this
I
mean
clearly
that's
where
this
bill
should
have
come
forward
from
not,
I
don't
believe
out
of
this
out
of
this
committee
and,
of
course,
is
a
strong
advocate
for
predator
control
over
the
years
I
on
the
ground.
Some
of
these
projects
are
work
are
really
working.
You
know
the
the
project
they
funded
on
the
diamonds
which
is
right
in
my
backyard,
has
been
very
successful.
G
B
Let's
say:
there's
a
disease
that
hits
a
herd
and
they
need
the
money
to
be
able
to
go
in
and
do
some
mitigation
or,
if
there's
a
fire,
and
they
can't
get
to
water
to
be
able
to
go
in
an
airdrop,
do
whatever
they
need
to
do
this
limits.
How
funding
should
be
spent,
and
I
believe,
having
the
flexibility
to
address
all
the
different
issues
that
might
impact
these
herds
depending
upon
the
year.
B
So
I'm
I'm
fine
with
it.
Believe
me,
I've
learned
a
lot
about
predator
control
between
coyotes
and
mountain
lions
here
in
southern
nevada.
So
I
get
it.
I
mean
when
they're
walking
the
back
wall
and
you're
looking
at
a
mountain
lion
on
a
wall
and
your
daughter's
calling
you
on
the
phone
going
mom
this
thing's
about
to
eat
my
dog.
You
know
it's
it's
scary
out
there
we
get
it
even
in
southern
nevada,
so
I
don't
think
this
is
politically
motivated
or
regional
or
sectional
in
any
way.
B
A
G
And
unfortunately,
I
not
don't
want
to
argue
with
the
chair
of
the
subcommittee,
but
again
that's
what
triggered
the
passage
of
assembly
bill
78.
This
predatory
fee
was
in
place
from
the
90s
and
that's
exactly
why
we
brought
it
forward.
The
money
wasn't
getting
expended
on
the
ground
and
therefore
we
weren't
getting
the
controls
we
needed
and
again.
I
think
the
numbers
reflect
that.
A
A
A
A
Do
we
record
the
vote
properly?
Look
so
with
that
the
motion
does
carry
with
that.
Mr
sunspec,
can
you
introduce
item
number
four.
Please.
I
Thank
your
chair
for
record
junction
spec
with
the
research
division
and
c4
requests
the
drafting
of
a
bill
that
directs
the
department
of
health
and
human
services
and
the
state
of
power
conservation,
natural
resources
to
work
with
stakeholders
during
the
2023-2024
interim
to
identify
how
the
state
can
increase
access
to
outdoor
creation
and
how
such
access
can
be
implemented
as
treatment
for
issues
related
to
physical
and
mental
health.
This
recommendation
was
based
on
testimony
during
a
joint
meeting
with
john
thermostan
community
health
and
human
services
on
june
16th.
Thank
you
chair.
A
Mr
stanisback
I'd
just
like
to
note
for
everyone's
awareness
that,
following
the
publication
of
this
work
session
document,
we
received
additional
information
from
the
division
of
outdoor
recreation
at
the
department
of
conservation
and
natural
resources
indicating
that
they
have
incorporated
this
health
into
their
mission
and
that
outdoor
recreation
is
incorporated
into
some
of
the
work
of
the
office
of
minority
health
and
equity.
A
So
this
working
group
is
essentially
already
kind
of
established
and
starting
to
move
forward.
So
I
would
be
inclined
to
not
take
action
on
this
at
this
time
and
simply
say
well.
I
have
a
moment
on
the
record
that
we
appreciate
that
work
and
encourage
it
to
continue
with
the
incorporation
of
all
the
stakeholders
in
kind
of
the
outdoor
recreation
and
healthcare
sector.
A
All
right
seeing
none,
I
believe
that
we
will.
We
do
not
need
to
take
action
on
this.
We
can
just
move
forward
to
the
next
item.
A
Thank
you.
This
is
another
of
my
recommendations,
so
just
to
provide
some
additional
background.
We
we
heard
in
public
comment
and
during
some
of
these
meetings,
people
expressing
concerns
and
and
offering
suggestions
for
modifying
the
makeup
or
or
the
the
scope
of
the
board
of
wildlife
commissioners.
A
This
would
really
take
a
step
back
to
look
at
what
their
charge
is
and
what
the
makeup
of
of
some
of
these
appointed
bodies
are,
and
if
that
study
determines
that
it's
time
to
make
some
adjustments
that
could
be
made
and
really
approaching
it.
From
the
perspective
of
let's
first
begin
by
hearing
what
other
states
are
doing
and
getting
perspective
from
a
broad
section
of
the
community.
Instead
of
starting
from
the
position
of
introducing
a
proposal
and
debating
the
pros
and
cons
of
that.
A
So
that
is
the
what
led
to
the
proposing
of
of
this
measure
so
I'll
open
it
up
to
a
discussion
among
the
members.
E
Thank
you.
Thank
you
again,
mr
chair,
a
quick
question
and
then
possibly
a
comment.
Can
I
and
all
of
us
be
reminded
if
we
have
the
ability
to
to
tell
us
what
the
makeup
is
for
the
wildlife
commission,
what
the
members
have
to
represent.
A
Oh
I,
this
is
off
the
top
of
my
head.
I
believe
it's
a
nine-member
board.
Five
are
sportsmen.
There's
one
farmer,
one
rancher,
one,
member
of
the
general
public
and
one
conservation.
E
Okay,
thank
you
for
that
and
I'm
very
impressed
that
you
did
that
off
the
top
of
your
head.
I
forget,
we
don't
always
have
legal
here
when
we're
doing
work
sessions.
I
I'm
I'm
not
very
supportive
of
this
measure.
I
we,
it
seems
like
we
revisit
this
idea
of
the
makeup
of
the
composition
of
the
wildlife
commission,
I'm
not
so
much
concerned,
maybe
about
the
others.
E
The
wildlife
commission
has,
by
virtue
of
what
it
is
and
what
it's
dealing
with
has
had
controversy
over
the
decades
and
it's
all
govern
governor
appointed.
As
I
recall,
and
so
I
don't,
I
don't
see
the
need.
The
majority
of
the
state
is
of
the
land
mass,
I
think,
is
proportionally
covered
because
the
majority
of
our
our
land
here
is,
you
know,
main
ranching.
E
Sportsman
use
public
land
sort
of
things,
and
I
feel,
like
the
composition,
kind
of
reflects
that
and
has
been
sensitive
to
that
in
the
past.
So
in
my
mind,
I'm
not
comfortable
with
including
that
the
wildlife
commission
in
this
recommendation.
A
Thank
you
for
that
assemblywoman
and
we
do
have
legal
here.
I
just
have
spent
too
much
time
on
these
issues,
and
so
I
am
able
to
was
able
to
recall
that
you
know
what
I
would
say
is
again.
We
wanted
this
to
be
broad
and
we,
you
know
we
wanted
to
kind
of
put
everything
out
on
the
table
for
consideration.
A
But
again
you
know
as
you'll
note
in
the
in
the
backup
and-
and
you
know
I'll
reaffirm
this
in
in
my
comments.
This
isn't
approaching
it
with
a
any
predetermined
outcome
in
mind.
So
this
would
task
the
next
interim
with
setting
aside
time,
just
as
we
set
aside
time
in
this
interim
to
dive
in
a
little
bit
more
on
water
issues
and
water
conservation.
A
So
I
just
want
to
make
sure
that
it's
clear
that
this
is
not
being
put
forward
specifically
to
change
the
geographic
makeup
or
qualifications
for
any
of
these
any
of
these
things,
but
rather
to
take
to
actually
take
the
time
to
look
at
it
and
to
do
that
outside
the
context
of
any
one
member
entity
bringing
forward
a
specific
proposal
to
change.
I
think
it's
time
to
take,
take
a
step
back
and
look
at
these
things
and
then
decide
what
if
any
changes
are
needed.
Based
on
that.
E
Thank
you,
mr
chair.
I
I
do
appreciate
that
thoughtful
answer
it.
It
does
make
sense.
I
guess
I
wish
I
had
thought
of
that
when
we
were
talking
about
the
predator
control.
I'd
like
us
to
have
an
interim
study
then
on.
E
I
know
it's
different
subject,
but
if
we're
going
to
spend
time
during
the
interim
justifiably
studying
these
commissions,
then
perhaps
I
could
put
a
little
plug
in
that
we
fold
that
into
a
study
to
have
predator
control
studied
during
the
interim,
so
we
could
come
up
with
some
solutions
as
well.
So
thank
you
for
that
explanation.
A
Thank
you,
and
this
will
all
be
in
the
committee
on
natural
resources
next
session,
and
I
am
sure
you
will
be
right
there
for
it.
Any
other
questions
or
comments
from
members
just
to
comment.
Mr.
G
Record-
and
I
I
can-
I
can
support
this
again-
just
giving
direction,
I'm
kind
of
wondering
why
we
really
need
a
bill
draft
to
do
it
rather
than
direction
to
the
you
know
the
next
interim
committee
and
possibly
we'll
be
sitting
on
it,
but
again
this
this
decision
ultimately
will
be
made
in
the
25
sessions.
So
again,
interim
studies
don't
hurt
direction
for
this
committee
would
be
great.
A
All
right,
thank
you
very
much
senator.
I
appreciate
that
and
you
know
again
we're
we're
also
still
navigating
our
way
through
this
new
interim
structure
and
as
as
folks
know
previously,
we
would
we
would
create
more
committees
to
do
the
studies
and
so
now,
as
we're
trying
to
consolidate
things-
and
this
is
the
idea
of
just
making
sure
that
it's
very
clear.
So
it's
not
a
a,
not
a
letter
asking,
but
really
you
know
directing
that
next
interim
to
take
this
on
as
part
of
its
workload.
So
any
other
comments
or
questions
on
this.
A
E
So
this
is
why
we
have
good
discussion.
Chair
watts.
I
want
to
tell
you
that
I
I
think
that
your
answer
to
my
concerns
helped
me
get
to
be
more
comfortable
and
then
senator
goguccia
put
the
bow
on
the
box,
so
I
think
I
can
go
ahead
and
support
this
as
an
interim
study
with
hopes
that
we
might
do
the
same
with
predator
control.
So
thank
you
for
helping
relieve
my
concern.
A
Thank
you
very
much
for
for
expressing
that.
I
think
it
was
a
very
healthy
discussion,
any
other
discussion
on
the
motion
seeing
none
all
those
in
favor,
please
signify
by
saying
aye
aye
all
right,
any
opposed,
please
say,
nay
or
raise
your
hand
seeing
none.
The
motion
passes
unanimously.
Thank
you
with
that.
We'll
move
on
to
item
number
six.
I
Item
number
six
is
to
request
the
drafting
of
a
bill
to
require
local
governments
to
include,
in
their
master
plan
a
plan
for
heat
mitigation
during
their
urban
planning
and
local
coal
development
efforts.
Humiliation
may
include
without
limitation
use
and
promotion
of
urban
tree
canopies
and
other
means
to
provide
shade
over
paved
surfaces,
cool
pavement
and
access
to
public
cool
spaces
and
drinking
water.
I
This
recommendation
was
also
based
on
presentations
by
the
nature
conservancy
in
the
city
of
phoenix
during
the
june
16
joint
meeting
with
the
joint
state
committee
on
health
human
services.
Thank
you,
chair.
A
G
Chair
and
I
guess
my
concerns
and-
and
I
would
be
opposing
this
if
we
can't
get
in
at
least
some
type
of
a
pop
cap,
this
could
be
a
real
hardship
on
some
of
the
smaller
rural
counties.
I
mean
they
don't
have
to
deal
with
this,
especially
some
of
the
requirements
that
would
be
in
this
bill.
So
I
guess
that's
where
I'm
coming
from
you
know.
Clearly
there
are
urban
areas,
some
of
the
more
populated
metro
areas
of
this
of
the
state
and
counties
that
would
need
to
deal
with.
A
Thank
you
for
that
senator.
I
know
that
we
do,
and
I
you
know
I
I
will
confess
I
know,
that
there
are
different
planning
requirements
for
local
governments
and
that
they
they
do
fluctuate
based
on
size,
and
so
I
think
we
would
definitely
want
to
have
this
incorporated
into
the
the
most
robust
planning
that
the
largest
counties
do.
I
think,
very
much
open
to
seeing
how
you
know
whether
those
fit
in
with
smaller
counties
if
it
needed
to
be
modified
or
or
excluded
in
some
way.
E
And
thank
you
again.
I
share
those
same
concerns.
You
know.
Certainly
we
covered
this
before
we
all
love
trees
and
there
are
some,
but
you
know,
go
to
some
of
these.
Smaller
communities
and
you'll
see
a
lot
of
those
trees.
But
again
when
we
require
from
the
state
local
governments,
these
kind
of
mandates
can
can
really
be
a
hardship.
So
I
I
would
support
and
wondering.
E
Could
we
because
at
this
point
I
can't
support
it
the
way
it's
written
or
recommended,
but
I
could
maybe
get
there
if
we
took
into
consideration
population.
A
All
right
at
this,
I
I
think,
do
we
have
a
a
question
or
comment
from
assemblyman
ellison.
Thank
you,
mr.
C
Chair
last
session,
we
run
into
a
problem
with
popcaps
getting
them
passed,
but
what
I
would
recommend
is
if
this
committee
recommended
that
it
be
considered
a
population
on
this
bill,
then
I
think
everybody
be
in
favor
of
it.
But
if
not,
then
you
know
we'd
have
to
oppose
it,
because
these
little
small
companies
can't
make
it
as
it
is
right
now
they're
they're
struggling.
A
All
right,
thank
you.
Thank
you.
You
know.
I
appreciate
that
and
I
do
know
that
that
yeah
we've
tried
to
try
to
move
away
from
population
caps.
I
I
do
believe
that
we
have
different
planning
requirements
for
different
local
governments,
and
I
guess
at
this
point
I
would
I'd
like
to
call
in
our
our
legal
to
maybe
just
expound
a
little
bit,
if
possible,
on
some
of
the
different.
D
D
A
So
it
wouldn't
be
necessarily
introducing
new
population
caps,
but
again
matching
it
to
some
of
the
existing
statutory
language
and
some
of
those
those
existing
conservation
plan,
elements
which
I
believe
are
currently
really
done
by
the
larger
local
government
entities.
D
Allen
emer,
for
the
record,
sorry
sure
I
wasn't
sure
if
that
was
a
question.
So,
yes,
we
could
clarify
in
this
bdr
that
we're
focusing
on
the
larger
counties
or
the
larger
municipalities
and
then,
when
we
go
and
actually
draft
it
make
sure
that
we're
addressing
the
local
ordinances
or
jurisdictions
and
the
count
and
the
codes
that
are
dealing
with
those
larger
cities
or
municipalities
or
even
counties.
If
that's
the
approach,
we
would
like
to
take.
A
Thank
you,
mr
amber,
and
I
guess
I'll
turn
it
over
back
to
senator
goku
chia,
so
having
been
in
having
been
in
local
government
yourself,
I'm
sure
you're
familiar
with
some
of
these
differences,
so
you
think
something
like
that.
That
is
in
alignment
with
some
of
the
existing
differences
in
planning
between
different
government
entities.
Would
that
help
alleviate
some
of
your
concerns?
A
G
Thank
you,
mr
chair.
Yes,
clearly
it
will
and
again
it
will
require
a
bill
that
comes
forward
and
clearly,
as
we
draft
that
bill,
we
will,
you
know,
we'll,
be
able
to
take
it
up
and
craft
the
bill
to
to
make
it
fit
those
differences
between
jurisdictions.
But
just
so,
as
a
committee,
we
recognize
with
the
with
the
bill
draft
request.
We
are
going
to
recognize
the
fact
that
there
are
differences
in
counties
and
therefore
should
be
differences
in
requirements.
Thank
you.
A
H
I
Now,
against
this
book,
the
research
division
item
seven
is
to
propose
to
drive
the
position
statement
in
the
committee's
final
report,
expressing
support
for
funding
for
the
desert
research
institute
within
nevada
system
of
higher
education
and
has
programs,
including
seating
operations.
This
this
recommendation
was
based
on
testimony
during
the
june
16th
meeting.
Thank
you,
chair.
A
Thank
you,
mr
smith.
I
believe
this
was
also
something
that
was
mentioned
and
had
some
support
during
the
public
lands
meeting
in
in
ely
as
well.
A
You
know,
essentially,
we've
got
a
lot
of
things
going
on
drought,
probably
being
the
most
present
in
my
mind,
and
there
are
research
and
and
program
other
programs
to
study
and
address
some
of
these
issues
at
dri.
That
we'd
like
to
generally
express
our
support
for
so
any
questions
or
comments
from
the
members
assemblywoman
carlton.
B
Thank
you,
mr
chairman.
I've
always
been
very
supportive
of
of
dri.
They
do
wonderful
work.
I've
got
a
history
of
not
supporting
cloud
seeding
programs
for
probably
close
to
my
whole
time
in
the
assembly
and
probably
part
of
the
senate
too.
So
I'll
I'll
not
be
supportive
of
this.
Even
though
I
am
supportive
of
dri
the
the
cloud
seating
provisions,
I
I
cannot
be
supportive
of
so,
but
just
wanted
to
make
sure
people
understood
it's
not
against
dri.
I
just
have
a
hard
time
funding
that
project.
So
thank
you
very
much.
Thank.
A
You
very
much
for
those
comments,
other
questions
or
comments
from
members
on
this
item.
C
Chairman
and
for
the
many
many
years
working
with
ndri
and
in
in
support
of
cloud
seeding,
and
mostly
in
some
of
these
areas
right
now
that
is
being
hit
even
like
vegas,
I
mean
you
got,
was
it
charleston
or
whatever?
That
is
right
outside
of
vegas?
Some
of
these
areas
need
to
be
looked
at.
They
get
that
extra
water
in
there,
and
so
I
support
this,
and
I
don't
know
where
the
funding
is
going
to
come
from.
C
A
Thank
you
vice
chair,
donate.
D
Thank
you
so
much
chair
walks.
This
is
an
interesting
subject.
I've
done
a
few
readings
on
cloud
seating,
so
I
do
share
the
same
sentiments
of
assemblywoman
carlton.
Can
we
perhaps
make
a
modification
to
scratch
the
last
part
of
including
cloud
seeding
operations?
D
My
reasoning
for
that
is
there
is
we
don't
know
the
effectiveness
of
this
research
yet
and
the
negative
ramifications
we
have
on
health,
but
I
think
in
general,
in
general,
we
do
want
to
continue
supporting
the
research
that
dri
is
doing,
including
with
with
weather
and
climate
change.
So
would
is
that
something
that
we
could
be
open
to
modifying
for
this
proposal
before
we
take
a
vote.
A
Well,
it
seems
like
if
we
want
to
move
this
forward,
we're
going
to
have
to
so
it
would
just
be
to
generally
support
the
programs
of
the
desert
research
institute.
Then
funding
for
those.
A
A
A
With
that,
I
would
accept
a
motion
to
approve
item
number
seven
with
the
modification
just
described
by
mr
amburn.
A
Ahead,
what
up
we're
going
to
do
assembly,
woman,
carlton,
then
we'll
go
to
you
senator
kokuchi.
B
And
thank
you
very
much,
mr
chairman.
This
does
not
mean
that
dri
cannot
use
the
dollars
that
do
get
appropriated
to
them.
It
gives
them
the
choice
of
where
to
spend
the
dollars,
and
if
the
data
shows
that's
what
they
should
do,
then
they
can
do
it,
but
we're
not
delineating
dollars
to
be
spent
on
something
if
the
data
doesn't
back
it
up.
So
I
thank
the
committee
very
much
for
taking
this
under
consideration.
Thank
you.
A
Thank
you
any
other
discussion,
senator
glycogen
go
ahead.
Thank.
G
You,
mr
chair,
and,
of
course
I
I
support
cloud
seeding.
We
only
have
to
have
to
look
to
the
west
to
see
how
the
beneficial
light
is
in
california.
So
but
again
it's
only
a
position
statement
and
I
can
I
can
support
it
either
way,
but
I
just
wanted
to
go
on
the
record
saying
I
do
support
cloud
seating.
I
think
it
is
valuable
and
I
think
dri
supports
it.
C
Look,
mr
chairman
yeah:
go
ahead.
Yes,
yeah
nelson!
I
support
the
the
south
the
seating
strongly,
but
I'm
I'm
scared
that
the
language
we
just
took
out
might
hurt
some
of
these
areas,
so
I'm
gonna
vote,
no,
I'm
just
hoping
to
god
that
you
guys
can
work
this
out
and
put
that
back
in
when
you
get
into
committee.
A
I
For
the
record
again,
schlinsberg
with
the
research
division
of
the
lcb
f8
is
to
request
the
drafting
of
a
bill
to
require
that
the
division
of
environment
protection,
work
with
the
office
of
minority
health
and
equity
and
other
relevant
agencies
to
identify
areas
that
are
most
at
risk
from
cumulative
environmental
impacts
and
covenant.
Working
group
with
stakeholders
to
define
environmental
justice
focus
areas
and
make
recommendations
to
reduce
these
risks.
I
And
I
believe
that
this
recommendation
was
based
on
testimony
discussions
during
the
joint
meeting.
The
judge
instead
committed
and
as
a
result
of
the
joint
instinct
can
be
on
health
and
human
services
on
june
16th.
Thank
you,
chair.
A
Thank
you,
mr
stennis
back,
and
did
what
just
mr
suspect
correctly
noted
that
this
came
out
of
discussion.
Just
want
to
note
for
those
following
the
agenda
that,
while
the
nature
conservancy
did
provide
items
nine
and
ten
on
its
response
to
our
solicitation
of
recommendations,
it
did
not
recommend
item
number
eight
and
did
not
take
a
specific
position
on
this.
This.
This
came
out
of
committee
discussions
at
our
joint
meeting
with
interim
hhs.
A
So
with
that
we'll
open
it
up
to
questions
discussion
from
members.
B
A
Thank
you.
This
would
be
a
collaboration.
I
I
personally
see
it
as
being
led
by
the
department
of
environmental
protection,
and
so
we
heard
a
lot
about
environmental
justice
that
day
and
communities
that
have
a
lot
of
kind
of
stacking
impacts
from
pollution
and
and
other
environmental
issues.
A
While
there
are
some
some
definitions
and
tools
that
have
been
out
there,
I
I
personally
believe
it
kind
of
varies
based
on
the
the
dynamics
of
each
state
and
so,
instead
of
just
kind
of
picking
something
up.
The
the
main
thing
that
this
is
doing
is
asking
all
those
agencies
to
come
together
and-
and
you
know,
bring
in
our
our
researchers
and
others
to
get
all
the
data
that
we
can
about
air
quality,
water
quality
and
other
environmental
impacts.
Whether
that's
you
know,
energy
insecurity
or
other
things
to
find
out.
A
A
You
know
everybody
can
thrive
in
this
state
and
again
that
can
be
that
could
be
rural.
It
could
be
urban
and
instead
of
defining
it
on
on
some
of
those
specific
boundaries,
doing
the
research
first
and
then
using
that
to
inform
you
know
any
future
initiatives.
B
And
thank
you.
I
appreciate
that.
I
know
health
and
human
services
has
a
really
heavy
lift
every
single
session
and
even
during
the
interim,
because
it's
such
a
broad
spectrum
that
falls
under
that
so
having
these
entities
take
the
lead
to
be
able
to
give
information
to
health
and
human
services,
I
believe,
is
the
the
best
path
forward
for
them.
Otherwise
I
think
it
could
be
lost
in
all
the
other
health
and
human
services
issues
that
the
state
is
facing.
So
I
appreciate
that-
and
I
I'm
supportive
of
that.
Thank
you
very
much.
Thank.
A
You
open
it
up
to
other
members,
senator
goykichia.
G
Thank
you,
mr
chair
and,
and
my
concern
is
to
echo
the
the
comments
of
assemblywoman
carlton,
I'm
concerned
about
we're
charging
these
agencies
and
they're
already
facing,
in
many
cases
a
40
vacancy
rate
and
and
we're
going
to
give
them
assign
them
some
more
duties.
Folks
they've
got
a
lot
of
hurdles
to
get
over,
so
you
know
I
I
don't
care
whether
it
is
end
up
or
health
and
human.
These
these
agencies
have
got
a
lot
to
do
and
and
very
short
staffed
at
this
point.
G
So
I'm
I
don't
think
I'm
in
in
fact,
I'm
just
not
in
favor
of
assigning
more
duties
to
them,
I'm
afraid
we're
going
to
end
up
with
the
working
group.
Stakeholders
they'll
be
spending
a
lot
of
time
on
this
and
we're
two
years
down
the
road
I
realize,
but
the
recommendations
could
be
a
little
weak,
so
I'm
not
going
to
support
it.
Thank
you.
A
A
They
did
one
on
waste
management
which
is
continuing
to
meet
on
an
ongoing
basis
and
hopefully
really
improving
and
bringing
in
everyone
from
you
know:
waste
management,
companies
to
sustainability,
advocates
and
others
to
try
and
advance
that
there
was
also
a
work
group
created
by
one
of
the
the
measures
that
I
brought
forward
last
year
that
helped
develop
a
an
action
plan
to
manage
certain
toxic
chemicals
in
the
state
and
and
they've
released
that
action
plan.
A
So
my
hope
is
that
you
know
that
this
is
something
that
they
will
have
the
capacity
to
provide.
A
Although
I
do
just
you
know,
it
comes
up
at
every
meeting
now
and
I
think
it
is
worth
bringing
up
that
you
know
we
do
have
some
tremendous
issues
with
vacancies
and
with
recruitment
and
retention
to
our
state
offices,
and
I
think
we
need
to
look
at
some
pretty
significant
efforts
to
try
and
address
those
issues
moving
forward
and
look
forward
to
working
with
with
everyone
who
returns
to
the
legislature
to
tackle
that
issue.
A
E
Thank
you
chair.
I
just
have
reservations
about
you
know
not
to
negate
the
importance
of
having
to
have
focus
and
learn
more
about
these
issues,
but
to
require
that
the
division
of
environmental
protection
and
dcnr
work
with
the
office
of
minority
health
and
equity.
I
I
don't
know
that
we
have
to
require
them.
It
seems
like
we've,
had
a
lot
of
discussion
about
this.
I
know
nationally
and
here
in
our
state.
E
I
would
hope
that
the
division
of
environmental
protection
and
dcnr
are
very
well
aware
of
these,
and
would
just
really
make
that
effort
anyway
without
us
having
to
require
them
and
have
one
more.
I
know
this
is
a
recommendation,
but
then
to
possibly
have
a
bdr
that
would
require
it
for
the
reasons
already
mentioned
short
staffing,
that
sort
of
thing,
but
I
I
would
think-
and
I
would
hope
that
it's
already
on
their
radar
and
they
don't
need
to
be
mandated
to
be
more
conscientious
in
these
these
areas
that
there
are
concerns.
A
Thank
you,
assemblywoman
hanson.
I
believe
we
do
have
a
representative
from
the
division
of
environmental
protection
with
us.
So
you
know
if
if
they
would
like
to
say
anything.
A
J
Thank
you,
chair
watts,
assemblyman
hanson,
greg
lovato,
I'm
administrator
of
the
division
of
environmental
protection.
I
appreciate,
I
think,
the
focus
and
spotlight
we've
had
on
environmental
justice,
especially
with
a
number
of
the
initiatives
from
the
current
presidential
administration,
the
justice
40
initiative.
J
That's
accompanying
a
lot
of
the
infrastructure
dollars
right
now.
We
are
trying
to
evaluate
how
to
meet
the
expectations
of
accruing
40
of
the
benefits
from
infrastructure
dollars
that
come
from
the
environmental
protection
agency
into
our
water
resource
and
wastewater
resource
infrastructure
program
and
understanding
how
to
make
sure
that
the
benefits
accrue
at
least
40
to
underserved
communities.
J
So
I
think
you
know
looking
at
environmental
justice,
you
know
it's
it's
a
it's
a
broad-ranging
topic
that
involves
not
only
pollution
control,
but
it
involves
land
use
and
economics,
and
I
think
that
it's
one
of
these
complex
challenges
that
different
states
have
been
addressing
in
different
ways.
J
There's
there
are
some
examples
of
states
that
have
commissioned
studies,
there's
a
study
that
was
commissioned
in
the
state
of
virginia
a
few
years
ago
that
took
a
look
at
what
are
the
opportunities
and
what
are
the
areas
for
addressing
environmental
justice
that
I
think
was
helpful
in
prioritizing
it.
It
did
take
kind
of
an
outside
independent
look
rather
than
the
state
agency.
J
I
have
learned
a
bit
from
the
state
of
virginia
how
that's
been
working.
There
are
other
examples
where
states
have
attempted
to
mandate
that
permitting
requirements
achieve
equity
and-
and
those
are
often
tough
if
you're
talking
about
sort
of
quantitative
assessments
that
takes
a
lot
of
work
to
try
to
quantitatively
assess
risk.
J
It
takes
a
lot
of
effort
to
develop.
You
know
cumulative
impact
risk
analyses
normally
when
we're
looking
at
protecting
air
quality
and
water
quality.
We're
assessing
you
know,
standards
at
the
stream
or
standards
at
the
fence
line,
but
if
you're
trying
to
look
at
cumulative
impacts
of
multiple
sources
in
a
watershed
or
an
airshed
and
you're,
not
just
talking
about
a
limited
range
of
pollutants
that
we're
normally
looking
for
if
you're
talking
about
you
know,
trace
elements
and
things
like
that,
that
might
be
of
concern.
J
That's
still
an
area
of
active
and
ongoing
research
that
we
know
the
environmental
protection
agency
at
the
federal
level
is
trying
to
understand
when
you
try
and
do
a
health
impact
assessment
on
a
facility,
it's
still
an
area
of
emerging
practice
would
take
a
lot
of
resources.
So
you
know
I
guess
just
in.
In
brief,
I
I
think
we
are
acting
with
the
money
we're
getting
from
the
federal
infrastructure
dollars
to
make
sure
that
we're
incorporating
environmental
justice
benefits
into
our
funding
programs.
J
When
you're
talking
about
trying
to
increase
equity
throughout
our
entire
offset
of
operations,
it
does
bring
in
you
know
quite
a
set,
a
scope
that
we
would
need.
I
think
help
from
some
type
of
independent
assessment
and
I'd
be
happy
to
talk
more
with
the
committee
about
what
other
states
have
done
and
research
that
more.
A
Thank
you,
mr
lovato,
so
I
I
would
also
note
that
I
believe
that
there's
additional
environmental
justice
funds
from
the
inflation
reduction
act
that
were
just
passed-
and
you
know
I
would
say
that
that
it
seems
like
the
intention
of
this,
based
on
the
conversations
that
were
had
during
that.
That
joint
meeting
is
to
again
help
inform
how
those
are
deployed,
and
it
sounds
like
you
know.
These
studies
have
been
undertaken
in
in
different
ways
and
in
other
states
I
specifically
avoided
changing
permitting
requirements
again.
A
I
think
it's
important
that
we
understand
kind
of
what's
going
on
and
what
the
dynamics
of
our
community
are
before.
We
look
at
changing
permitting
requirements
or
other
things
like
that.
So
this
is
really
just
to
begin
that
process
that
that
you
said,
is
kind
of
emerging
of
of
looking
at
these
issues
and
and
beginning
to
understand
cumulative
impacts
outside
of
you
know,
one
particular
waterway
or
one
particular
fence
line
for
for
a
project,
and
I
would
just
say
that
we
appreciate
your
note
about.
A
You
know
what
it
would
take
to
carry
this
out
and
again.
That's
something
that
would
be
fully
vetted
by
the
next
legislature,
so
we
expect
your
agency
to
submit
a
fiscal
note
and
to
talk
more
about
the
details
of
you
know
what
this
would
and
would
not
entail
as
it
as
it
develops
from
a
bdr
into
a
bill
and
goes
through
the
legislative
process.
A
I
guess
I'll
turn
it
back
over
to
see
if
members
have
any
additional
questions
or
clarifications
that
they'd
like
while
the
administrator
is,
is
at
the
table.
A
D
G
If
I
may
send
you
greg
for
the
record,
no,
mr
lovato,
you
did
mention
that
virginia
had
done
it
on
a
with
an
outside
contractor
and
you
kind
of
a
loaded
question
greg.
Do
you
think
that
might
be
more
beneficial.
J
Thanks
senator
grokachia
yeah,
thank
you,
greg
lovato
for
the
record
I
became
aware
of
you
know
the
way
virginia
approached
this
through
discussion
at
environmental
commissioner
state
conferences,
and
I
think
they
were
trying
to
figure
out
what
the
right
way
to
to
do.
This
was,
and
so
I
didn't
learn
what
type
of
resources
it
took
at
the
time
I
mean
I've
reviewed
the
study
that
they
had
done
and
they've
been
moving
in
a
certain
direction
after
that.
J
But
the
thing
that
I
appreciate
about
it
is
they
talked
about
how
they
could
incorporate
into
their
strategic
planning.
What
phased
program
implementation
would
look
like
they
provided
an
assessment
of
their
authorities
and
resources
because,
like
I
said,
environmental
justice
is
a
is
a
goal.
That's
you
know
maybe
achieved
through
through
multiple
policies
and
multiple
agencies.
I
mean
because
it
has
the
word
environmental
in
it.
J
I
think
it
kind
of
tends
to
end
up
sitting
with
environmental
regulatory
agencies,
but
when
you're
talking
about
the
effect
of
you
know,
land
use,
zoning
and
economics
and
other
things
that
go
into
what
could
be
a
cumulative
burden.
You
know
just
picking
out
the
environmental
permitting
part
in
terms
of
what
we
have
jurisdiction
over
may
not
give
a
complete
picture.
J
So
I
I
could,
you
know,
learn
more
about
and
and
and
converse
more
with
with
the
committee
and
and
the
legislature
as
if
this
bill
progresses
and
and
provide
more
information
and
talk
with
colleagues
at
virginia
and
other
states
on
how
they've
approached
this.
A
G
Mystery
chair,
senator
gregorchia
for
the
record.
I
guess
if
we
broadened
it
a
little
bit
more,
I
could
support
it,
but
at
this
point
you
know
if,
if
it
was
a
bill
draft
requesting
that
we
look
at,
you
know
some
way
to
accomplish
environmental
justice
or
but
to
to
say
we're
gonna.
G
A
All
right:
well,
we
have.
We
do
have
a
motion
on
the
floor.
So
if,
if
it's
going
to
be
considered
to
modify
that
motion,
I
need
to
understand
what
those
pain
points
are.
So
it
would,
you
know
essentially
having
the
division
of
environmental
protection
undertake.
You
know
a
study,
including
stakeholders
on
environmental
justice
issues.
Would
that
be?
A
And
I
believe
that
again,
I
think
that's
something
that
would
be
covered
in
the
legislature,
so
I
don't
want
to
limit
it
to
just
that,
but
I
think
that
would
be
under
under
the
that
contemplated
broader
language
would
be
something
that
they
they
could
choose
to
do.
G
Yes,
as
long
as
it
I
you
know,
the
agencies
are
here
and
we're
here
and
we're
gonna.
Most
of
us
will
be
voting
as
long
as
we
move
forward
with
that,
understanding
that
we're
not
gonna,
handcuff
them
and
we're
not
gonna
tie
all
these
agencies,
the
whole
group
of
them
to
having
to
come
up
with
the
plan
so
yeah.
B
Thank
you,
mr
chairman.
I
I
would
agree
that
that,
and
also
knowing
full
well
that
when
a
bill
is
drafted,
there's
no
guarantee.
So
I
think
a
lot
of
these
things
will
be
addressed
in
that.
So,
if,
if
that
gives
the
committee
a
larger
level
of
comfort,
I'm
I'm
happy
to
amend
my
motion
to
include
those
statements.
A
G
Thank
you,
mr
chair.
The
only
one
I
don't
think
he's
really
in
agreement
is
mr
lovato.
A
Right
well,
we
will
be
working
on
the
language
with
everybody
in
a
few
short
months,
so
some
of
them
in
carlton
you're,
okay,
with
making
that
modification
as
the
maker
of
the
motion.
Yes,.
A
You
and
vice
chair
donate.
Are
you
good
with
seconding
that
revised
motion?
Thank
you
so
discussion
on
the
revised
motion.
As
it
stands,.
E
Thank
you,
mr
chair.
I
appreciate
the
effort
to
try
to
get
more
comfort
with
this.
I'm
still
just
not
there
in
fact
a
little
bit
confused.
It
is
because
I
said
we're
going
to
say
a
study,
but
it
already
said
in
there
to
identify
areas
which
to
me
is
kind
of
like
a
study.
I
I'm
still
not
comfortable,
but
I
do
appreciate
trying
to
to
make
it
more
amenable,
but
thank
you.
A
C
A
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
I
appreciate
that.
I
just
want
to
make
sure
that
we've
got
the
record
and
the
and
the
vote
clear.
So
with
that
we
had
some
of
them
enhancing
in
opposition.
The
measure
does
pass
and
we'll
move
on
to
item
number
nine.
I
For
the
record,
junction
split
with
the
research
division
of
the
lcb
f9
was
to
draft
the
position
statement
in
the
committee's
final
report,
expressing
support
for
the
concept
of
smart
from
the
start
planning
to
encourage
renewable
energy
development
on
already
disturbed
lands.
This
recommendation
was
based
on
presentation
from
the
nation
conservancy
on
june
16th
in
its
response
to
the
community
solicitation
recommendations.
In
addition
to
that,
we
heard
a
public
comment
in
the
beginning
of
this
meeting
and
have
a
document
on
the
website.
Thank
you,
chair.
A
Thank
you,
mr
smashback,
and
I
just
would
again
note
that
it's
a
bit
there's
a
bit
more
detail
to
this.
As
was
noted
in
the
comments
by
the
nature
conservancy
that
it's
not
only
you
know,
this
is
not
saying
no
to
any
renewable
energy
development.
It's
you
know
just
looking
to
find
ways
that
we
can
prioritize
that
development
in
a
in
a
way
that
kind
of
minimizes
conflicts
and
maximizes
benefits.
A
You
know
whether
that's
using
already
disturbed
lands,
identifying
some
corridors
or
degraded
areas
and
then
and
again,
just
really
trying
to
have
a
have
a
little
bit
more
comprehensive
plan,
and
I
believe,
there's
also
now,
which
is
a
recurring
theme,
some
additional
federal
monies
that
are
or
federal
incentives
that
are
available
to
try
and
prioritize
some
of
these
projects.
A
A
Okay,
seeing
no
nays
the
motion
passes
unanimously
with
that,
we'll
move
on
to
item
number
f10.
I
Total
right
click
on
says
original
f10
is
to
draft
the
position
statement
and
the
committee's
final
report
expressing
support
for
adequate
funding
for
the
division
of
water
resources
to
update
its
data
collection
efforts,
studies
and
water
basins
and
educational
water
rights.
This
again
was
based
on
comments
by
nh
conservancy.
Thank
you,
chair.
Thank
you,
mr.
A
Stanisback,
just
a
couple
quick
notes
on
this
one
is
that
this
was
a
suggestion
that
was
repeated
time
and
time
again
from
a
broad
number
of
stakeholders
wanting
to
make
sure
that
that
the
agency
can
can
carry
out
its
responsibilities
in
managing
our
scarce
water
resources.
A
I
also
just
want
to
note
kind
of
the
respect
for
the
boundaries
of
this
committee,
and
so
you
know,
without
you
know,
taking
extremely
specific
direction.
Just
noting
that
we
generally
support
the
funding
for
the
agency
to
undertake
these
duties
and-
and
you
know,
appreciate
some
of
the
the
comments
that
have
already
been
brought
up
around
staffing
and
other
things.
It
comes
to
this
as
it
does
to
any
issue
with
our
with
our
state
agencies
at
the
moment.
So
is
there
any
other
questions
or
comments
from
our
members.
B
A
A
Thank
you
for
that
that
question
assemblyman.
So
as
a
position
or
policy
statement,
this
would
just
be
included
in
the
final
report
from
the
committee.
It
would
not
specifically
be
forwarded
to
any
entity,
but
for
anyone
who's
curious
about
what
we
came
up
with
and
what
we
support.
They
can
pull
the
this
report
and
see
that
that
we
express
support
for
it.
A
A
I
For
the
record
against
shin
spec
with
the
research
division
of
the
lcb
g11
is
to
request
the
drafting
of
a
bill
to
adjust
state
agency
employment
standards
to
help
trial
members
obtain
state
employment.
Additionally,
this
bill
would
make
various
changes
related
to
the
position
of
tribal
liaison
and
would
establish
the
qualifications
and
experiences
required
by
a
person
to
be
such
to
obtain
such
a
position.
It
was
recommended
by
ms
mcdade
will
miss
mcdade
williams
during
a
lot
of
discussions
and
presentations
from
the
june
16th
meeting.
Thank
you,
chair.
A
Thank
you,
mr
stanisbeck.
You
know
I
appreciate
some
of
the
public
comments
that
were
made
on
this.
I
know
that
this
was
something
that
I
heard
a
lot
of
broad
general
support,
for.
I
think
we
don't
know
exactly
what
that
language
looks
like
that,
will
help
facilitate
this,
but
we
hope
to
start
figuring
that
out
and
then
get
it
vetted
through
the
full
legislature.
So
I
think
definitely
wanting
to
balance
making
sure
that
we
have.
A
You
know
experienced
folks
in
some
of
these
positions,
but
also
wanting
to
make
sure
that
we
take
a
step
back
talk
with
our
tribal
governments
and
communities
to
identify
what
barriers
there
are
and
see
if
we
can
come
up
with
some
solutions
that
help
lower
those,
so
that
so
that
we
can
create
those
opportunities
for
folks
to
work
in
state
government
and
that
the
the
tribal
liaison
positions
that
do
exist,
that
they
are
they're
really
serving
that
purpose
and
helping
be
a
bridge
between
the
state
of
nevada
and
those
tribal
governments.
A
So
I'll
open
it
up
to
any
questions
or
comments
from
members.
A
B
Carlton,
thank
you
very
much,
mr
chairman.
I
I
think
this
is
an
excellent
idea
and
I
hope
it's
a
first
step
towards
being
able
to
bring
more
folks
into
state
government.
We
have
talked
so
much
about
how
we're
having
a
hard
time
getting
folks,
and
you
know
it's,
it's
not
just
the
pain,
the
benefits
a
lot
of
times,
there's
there's
a
lot
of
barriers
in
order
to
be
to
be
able
to
work
for
the
state
they'll
put
in
a
certain
level
of
college
or
whatever.
Sometimes,
people
have
life.
B
Experiences
of
you
know
a
decade
and
would
be
perfect
for
the
job,
but
because
they
can't
check
that
one
box
we're
losing
a
lot
of
you
know
valuable
nevada
experience
from
folks.
So
I
think
this
is
an
excellent
starting
point
to
have
that
conversation,
and
I
hope
you
guys
continue
the
conversation
moving
forward
because
I
believe,
there's
a
lot
of
good
folks
out
there
in
nevada
that
would
like
to
work
for
the
state,
but
because
they
don't
have
that
master's
degree
or
there's.
B
A
Thank
you
very
much.
I
I
too
am
optimistic
that
both
this
and
the
subcommittee's
recommendation
with
relation
to
the
kind
of
natural
resources
conservation
corps
can
really
help
help
us
take
those
those
considerations
to
the
next
level.
Senator
gokuchi,
I
believe
you
had
a
question
or
comment.
G
A
A
Seeing
none
that
motion
passes
unanimously
all
right.
Thank
you
very
much
members.
That
concludes
our
work
session
document
and
and
action
items
for
this
committee.
A
We
are
going
to
go
into
public
comment,
so
I
would
just
like
to
make
sure
that
everyone,
both
down
here
in
las
vegas
and
carson
city,
is
aware
folks
can
be
already
begin
coming
up
to
the
diocese,
but
before
we
officially
move
to
that
item
again
would
just
like
to
thank
all
of
the
members
of
the
committee,
as
well
as
the
alternates
who
were
able
to
to
come
today
for
their
hard
work
and
their
service
appreciate
the
the
discussion
and
and
the
broad
support
that
we
were
able
to
find
on
so
many
of
these
action
items
again.
A
I
believe
it
is
a
testament
to
to
the
legislative
process
itself.
So
thank
you
all
for
that.
With
that
we'll
move
on
to
the
last
item
on
our
agenda,
which
is
public
comment,
so
we'll
go
ahead
and
begin
down
here
in
las
vegas,
then
we'll
go
to
carson
city
and
then
we'll
go
to
the
phones.
A
So
again,
we
ask
that
folks
limit
their
comments
to
three
minutes.
Please
state
and
spell
your
name
for
the
record:
whenever
you're
ready,
you
may
begin.
D
Thank
you,
mr
chairman
members
of
the
committee.
My
name
is
dr
kamut
acharya,
president
of
the
desert
research
institute.
I'd
like
to
thank
the
committee
for
the
support
today
for
funding
for
dri
state
funding
is
important
for
us,
as
it
helps
us
to
reinvest
in
our
research
labs
and
remain
competitive.
D
We
are
grateful
for
the
support
of
this
committee
as
we
seek
an
opportunity
to
return
to
how
dri
is
has
been
funded
in
the
past
and
to
allow
us
to
continue
to
serve
the
state.
I
also
want
to
reiterate
that
the
work
that
dri
scientists
do
obviously
we
support
different
problems
and
challenges
in
the
state,
including
wildfire
drought,
climate
change,
but
I
also
want
to
make
sure
that
I
state
this
that
every
we
also
provide
economic
benefit
to
the
state.
D
A
Thank
you
very
much,
president
archaria.
We
appreciate
you
being
here
today
seeing
no
one
else
in
las
vegas.
Well,
does
anyone
wish
to
provide
public
comment
in
carson
city
last
call.
C
Thank
you,
mr
chairman,
and
I
know
that
this
off
the
budget,
but
on
the
budget.
I
hope
this
is
considered
ways
and
means
right
now
we're
losing
a
lot
of
health
workers
that
helping
our
seniors
in
the
salaries
that
they're
making
that
they
can't
get
anybody
and
we're
seeing
some
of
the
seniors
and
in
handicapped
and
and
mentally
people
right
now
that
are
they
just
can't
find
people
to
work
at
the
salaries
are
getting
so
maggie.
I'm
hoping
you
can
jump
in
on
this,
but
we're
getting
a
lot
of
calls
from
down
here.
C
You
can't
get
a
health
worker
14
an
hour
to
go
in
when
they
can
go
to
mcdonald's
and
make
16
or
15.
you
know.
So
we
really
need
to
look
at
this
situation
because
it's
getting
worse
by
the
day,
and
we
can't
get
help
so
maggie
you're,
probably
an
expert
in
this,
but
we've
got
to
address
the
salaries
and
the
health
workers
or,
if
not,
we're,
going
to
see
these
people
die
at
home.
A
Thank
you,
simon
ellison,
with
that
anyone
else
in
carson
city
wishing
to
make
public
comments.
A
All
right,
seeing
none
we'll
go
to
broadcast
production
services
to
see
if
we
have
anyone
wishing
to
provide
public
comment
by
phone.
D
C
Yeah,
thank
you,
chair
watts,
members
of
the
committee
for
the
record.
This
is
scott
carey,
I'm
the
state
lands
planner
with
the
nevada
division
of
state
lands.
C
I
was
listening
to
the
meeting
today
concerning
item
e6
about
the
heat
mitigation
strategies
and
and
the
master
plans
just
wanted
to
throw
out
there
for
the
committee
and
and
the
staff
for
the
future
draft
of
this
bdr
nrs
278
160
that
that's
the
section
of
nrs
that
provides
the
different
elements
of
it
that
go
into
a
master
plan
and
there's
several
instances
where
there
is
a
population
difference
between.
What's
what
sort
of
elements
are
required
based
on
population?
C
C
Another
example
of
that
what
happened
in
this
last
session
was
sb
150,
and
that
was
where
that
was
requirement
added
into
nrs
regarding
tiny
homes,
and
there
were
different
provisions
in
that
statute,
but
based
on
population,
and
there
were
different
requirements
for
counties
over
seven
hundred
thousand
counties
over
a
hundred
thousand
counties
less
than
a
hundred
thousand.
So
just
wanted
to
throw
that
that
information
out
there
helpful
to
the
staff
and
the
committee
if
we
in
the
state
land
use
planning
agency
can
be
of
assistance
and
drafting
this
bill.
Please
please
let
us
know.
A
A
All
right,
thank
you
very
much
so
members.
This
concludes
our
business.
For
this
interim,
I
will
note
for
all
members.
We
did
order
lunch
and
because
we
were
so
effective
in
our
time,
it's
a
grab-and-go
instead
of
a
break
and
return
so
for
for
folks
in
carson
city
in
las
vegas.
That
is
available
again
just
really
appreciate
everyone's
engagement
during
this
interim
and
look
forward
to
working
with
most
of
you
and
during
the
next
session
and
for
those
that
aren't
coming
back.
A
I
will
just
take
one
more
moment
to
thank
you
again
for
all
your
years
of
service
to
the
state
with
that
we
are
adjourned.