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Henderson college measure nears OK

Friday, May 28, 1999 | 5:11 a.m.

The Finance Committee action all but guaranteed final passage of the measure sought by Assembly Majority Leader Richard Perkins, D-Henderson.

AB220 was amended to have the study done by a five-member panel composed of representatives of Gov. Kenny Guinn, lawmakers and university regents.

If the study shows a need for the school, then Perkins will seek money in the 2001 session for construction of campus buildings. He said Henderson is interested in donating a site for what would be the first four-year college in Nevada. About 200 acres would be required.

Also endorsed by Assembly and Senate lawmakers was AB527, which would allow the university system to issue revenue bonds up to $35 million for the construction of a dental school building at UNLV and for associated clinics.

The 1999-2001 budget authorizes the creation of the school to train dentists and treat low-income children.

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