CARSON CITY -- A group of Republican members of the state Assembly announced today the formation of the Nevada Republican Study Committee (NRSC), dedicated to advancing a constitutional, fiscally conservative, limited government agenda in the 75th session of the Nevada Legislature.

The founding members are state Assemblymen Ty Cobb, Ed Goedhart, Don Gustavson, Dick McArthur and John Hambrick.

Cobb will serve as chairman and Goedhart, Assemblyman from District 36, as vice chairman.

"The NRSC will focus on developing legislation and policy positions on key issues which will provide meaningful solutions to the problems hardworking Nevadans and their families face each day" said Cobb. "We'll especially concentrate on issues dealing with the budget, appropriations, taxes, education, deregulation and general government reform."

The NRSC will generally review and evaluate legislation using the following five guiding principles:

* Does the bill reduce government regulations, reduce the size of government, eliminate entitlements, or eliminate unnecessary programs?

* Does the bill reduce taxes or fees?

* Does the bill encourage responsible behavior by individuals and families and encourage them to provide for their own health, safety, education or general welfare?

* Does the bill increase opportunities for individuals or families to decide, without hindrance or coercion from government, how to conduct their own lives and make personal choices?

* Does the bill enhance the power of parents and guardians to rear their own children without excessive interference from the government?

"The NRSC was not created to compete with or replace the established Republican Assembly caucus," said Goedhart, "but to help develop and advance a bold conservative agenda in the Nevada Legislature. We fully intend to work cooperatively with all members of the Legislature, both Democrat and Republican in both chambers, whenever possible without violating our core philosophical beliefs."