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Special legislative session advocated for Nevada water rights

Posted by: Maven on March 19, 2010 at 5:05 am

From the Las Vegas Sun:

“The Nevada Legislature should be called into special session soon to clarify confusion created by the Nevada Supreme Court on thousands of water rights, say advocates for homebuilders, organized labor and the Southern Nevada Water Authority.

Julie Wilcox, representing the water authority, told a public hearing that “a legislative fix is appropriate” as soon as possible.

The televised hearing that attracted more than 100 people in Carson City and Las Vegas on Tuesday was sponsored by the state Division of Water Resources. It will make recommendations to Gov. Jim Gibbons.

Jessica Prunty, an attorney representing NV Energy, Helen Foley of Pardee Homes in Las Vegas, Michael Johnson of the Virgin Valley Water District, Danny Thompson of the Nevada AFL-CIO and former state engineers Mike Turnipseed and Hugh Ricci, all supported calling the Legislature into special session. … “

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March 19, 2010 · Filed Under Las Vegas & Nevada

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