Chapter 2. Nevada Compact of California Government Code >> Division 1. >> Title 2. >> Chapter 2.
The Governor shall execute for, in behalf of, and in the name
of the State of California, a compact or agreement with the State of
Nevada for the purpose of:
(a) Promoting, fostering, and encouraging a spirit of comity and
good will between the people of the State of California and of the
State of Nevada with reference to the Boulder Canyon Project.
(b) Adjusting matters pertaining to the proposed taxation by the
State of Nevada, or by political subdivisions thereof, of property
which is or will be located in Nevada, and which is or will be used
in connection with the impounding, storage, generation, transmission,
distribution, or other handling or disposal of water or electric
energy produced in connection with Boulder Canyon Project, and which
is or will be the property of the State of California or any
political subdivision thereof.
No compact or agreement is binding on the State of California
until it has been approved by the Legislature of this State.