FINAL VOLUME

 

NEVADA LEGISLATURE

AT CARSON CITY

 

TWENTIETH SPECIAL SESSION

2003

 

 


ASSEMBLY HISTORY

 

SHOWING HISTORY ACTIONS ON ALL MEASURES

 

WITH

 

LIST OF MEMBERS, OFFICERS, ATTACHÉS, COMMITTEES, EFFECTIVE DATES OF APPROVED BILLS AND LEGISLATIVE BOX SCORE

 

 

 

 

 

 

TWELVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS

 TWENTY-SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS

 

 


                                 

 

HON. RICHARD D. PERKINS             HON. WENDELL P. WILLIAMS

                  Speaker                                        Speaker pro Tempore

 

Compiled Under the Direction of

jacqueline Sneddon

Chief Clerk

 

 

 

 



 


ASSEMBLY DAILY HISTORY

 

 

ASSEMBLY BILLS

 

A. B. 1—Select Committee on State Revenue and Education Funding, Jun. 25.

Summary—Makes various changes concerning state financial administration. (BDR 32-13) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: Yes. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Yes.

Jun. 25—Read first time. Referred to Committee of the Whole. To printer. From printer. To committee.

 

A. B. 2—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 18.

Summary—Makes various changes concerning state financial administration. (BDR 32-47) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: Yes. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Yes.

Jul. 18—Read first time. Referred to Committee of the Whole. To printer. From printer. To committee. From committee: Do pass. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Taken from General File. Placed on Chief Clerk's desk.

 

A. B. 3—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 18.

Summary—Makes various changes concerning state financial administration. (BDR 32-48) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: Yes. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Yes.

Jul. 18—Read first time. Referred to Committee of the Whole. To printer. From printer. To committee.

 

A. B. 4—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 18.

Summary—Makes various changes concerning state financial administration. (BDR 32-46) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: No.

Jul. 18—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 38, Nays: None, Absent: 3, Excused: 1.) To Senate. In Senate. Read first time. Referred to Committee of the Whole. To committee. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Amended. (Amend. No. 11.) To printer. From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. Placed on General File. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved. (Yeas: 17, Nays: None, Absent: 1, Excused: 3.) To Assembly. In Assembly. Senate Amendment No. 11 concurred in. To enrollment.

Jul. 21—Enrolled and delivered to Governor.

Jul. 22—Approved by the Governor. Chapter 3.

Sections 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 22 and 23 of this act effective July 22, 2003. Section 11 and 14 of this act effective July 22, 2003, and apply retroactively to July 1, 2003. Sections 4 to 7, inclusive, of this act effective August 1, 2003. Sections 18 to 21, inclusive, of this act effective July 22, 2003, only if Senate Bill No. 2 of the 20th Special Session of the Nevada Legislature is enacted by the Nevada Legislature.

 

A. B. 5—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Makes technical corrections to certain measures approved by 72nd Session of Nevada Legislature. (BDR S-10) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: No.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate. In Senate. Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: None, Absent: 1.) To Assembly.

Jul. 22—In Assembly. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 6.

Sections 8, 9 and 17 of this act effective July 22, 2003, but apply retroactively to June 30, 2003. Sections 1 to 5, inclusive, and 7 to 16, inclusive, of this act effective July 22, 2003. Section 6 of this act effective January 1, 2004.

 

A. B. 6—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Makes various changes regarding public bodies. (BDR 19-18) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: Yes. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Yes.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Taken from General File. Placed on Chief Clerk's desk.

 

A. B. 7—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Creates Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs and creates Regional Business Development Advisory Council for Clark County. (BDR 18-19) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: Yes. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Yes.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate. In Senate. Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution.

Jul. 22—Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: None, Absent: 1.) To Assembly. In Assembly. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 7.

Sections 1 to 10, inclusive, 21 and 22 of this act effective July 22, 2003, and will expire by limitation June 30, 2007. Sections 11 to 20, inclusive, of this act effective October 1, 2003.

 

A. B. 8—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Makes appropriations to University of Nevada, Reno, for expenses of Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Center at School of Medicine, to University of Nevada School of Medicine for its residency program and to Health Division of Department of Human Resources for certain HIV/AIDS services. (BDR S-20) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Contains Appropriation not included in Executive Budget.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 28, Nays: 14.) To Senate. In Senate. Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Amended. (Amend. No. 14.) To printer. From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. Placed on General File. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved. (Yeas: 19, Nays: 1, Absent: 1.) To Assembly.

Jul. 22—In Assembly. Senate Amendment No. 14 concurred in. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 8.

Sections 1 and 4 of this act effective July 22, 2003. Sections 2 and 3 of this act effective July 22, 2003, and apply retroactively from and after July 1, 2003.

 

A. B. 9—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Temporarily authorizes Board of Regents of University of Nevada to waive registration and other fees for certain members of Nevada National Guard. (BDR S-21) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: No.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate. In Senate.

Jul. 22—Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: None, Absent: 1.) To Assembly. In Assembly. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 9.

Effective July 22, 2003, and applies retroactively from and after July 1, 2003, and expires by limitation on June 30, 2005.

 

A. B. 10—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Makes various changes to provisions concerning financial practices. (BDR 7-24) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Yes.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate. In Senate. Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: None, Absent: 1.) To Assembly.

Jul. 22—In Assembly. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 10.

Effective October 1, 2003.

 

A. B. 11—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Makes various changes concerning access to health care services for persons in this state. (BDR 40-17) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Contains Appropriation not included in Executive Budget.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate. In Senate.

Jul. 22—Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 20, Nays: None, Absent: 1.) To Assembly. In Assembly. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 11.

Effective July 22, 2003, and applies retroactively from and after July 1, 2003.

 

A. B. 12—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Makes appropriation to Governor for support of Nevada Commission for National and Community Service. (BDR S-51) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Contains Appropriation not included in Executive Budget.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate. In Senate.

Jul. 22—Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 19, Nays: 1, Absent: 1.) To Assembly. In Assembly. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 12.

Effective July 22, 2003, and applies retroactively to July 1, 2003.

 

A. B. 13—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Makes various changes relating to governmental financial administration. (BDR 31-23) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Yes.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate. In Senate.

Jul. 22—Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 19, Nays: 1, Absent: 1.) To Assembly. In Assembly. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 13.

Effective July 22, 2003, and applies retroactively to July 1, 2003.

 

A. B. 14—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Revising provisions regarding manufacture, sale and use of tobacco products. (BDR 15-25) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: Yes. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Yes.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Taken from General File. Placed on Chief Clerk's desk.

Jul. 22—Taken from Chief Clerk's desk. Placed on General File. Read third time. Amended. (Amend. No. 16.) To printer. From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. Placed on General File. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 41, Nays: 1.) To Senate. In Senate. Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Lost. (Yeas: 10, Nays: 10, Absent: 1.)

 

A. B. 15—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Makes appropriations to Department of Cultural Affairs for expenses relating to continued operation of Southern Nevada Office of Nevada Humanities Committee and for creation of Nevada Online Encyclopedia. (BDR S-54) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: Contains Appropriation not included in Executive Budget.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 35, Nays: 7.) To Senate. In Senate.


Jul. 22—Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 19, Nays: 1, Absent: 1.) To Assembly. In Assembly. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 14.

Sections 1 to 3, inclusive, and 4 of this act effective July 22, 2003, and apply retroactively to July 1, 2003.

 

A. B. 16—Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Authorizes imposition of fee on certain rental cars in certain larger counties to finance performing arts center and facility for providing vocational training in culinary skills. (BDR 20-55) Fiscal Note: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: No.

Jul. 21—Read first time. To printer. From printer. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 29, Nays: 12, Not voting: 1.) To Senate.

Jul. 22—In Senate. Read first time. Declared an emergency measure under the Constitution. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 13, Nays: 7, Absent: 1.) To Assembly. In Assembly. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Governor. Approved by the Governor. Chapter 15.

Effective July 22, 2003, and applies retroactively to July 1, 2003.

 

ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS

 

A. C. R. 1—Assemblymen Perkins, Buckley and Hettrick; Senators Raggio and Titus, Jun. 25.

Summary—Adopts Joint Rules of Senate and Assembly for 20th Special Session of Legislature. (BDR R-1)

Jun. 25—Resolution read and adopted. To Senate. In Senate. Resolution read and adopted. To Assembly. In Assembly. To printer. From printer. To enrollment.

Jun. 26—Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 1.

 

A. C. R. 2—Committee on Committee of the Whole, Jul. 21.

Summary—Directs Legislative Commission to conduct interim study of telecommunication services in Nevada. (BDR R-26)

Jul. 21—Resolution read and adopted. To Senate. In Senate. Resolution read and adopted. To Assembly.

Jul. 22—In Assembly. To printer. From printer. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 10.

 

ASSEMBLY RESOLUTIONS

 

A. R. 1—Perkins, Buckley and Hettrick, Jun. 25.

Summary—Provides for appointment of attaches. (BDR R-5)

Jun. 25—Resolution read and adopted. To printer. From printer. To enrollment.

Jun. 26—Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 2.

 

A. R. 2—Perkins, Buckley and Hettrick, Jun. 25.

Summary—Provides that no allowances will be paid for 20th Special Session of Nevada Legislature for periodicals, stamps, stationery or communications. (BDR R-7)

Jun. 25—Resolution read and adopted. To printer. From printer. To enrollment.

Jun. 26—Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 3.

 

A. R. 3—Perkins, Buckley and Hettrick, Jun. 25.

Summary—Adopts Rules of Assembly for 20th Special Session of Legislature. (BDR R-3)

Jun. 25—Resolution read and adopted. To printer. From printer. To enrollment.

Jun. 26—Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 4.

 

A. R. 4—Perkins, Jun. 30.

Summary—Acknowledges that Nevada Legislature has constitutional duty to provide for support and maintenance of schools in this state and determines appropriate amount of appropriations for their support and maintenance. (BDR R-41)

Jun. 30—Resolution read and adopted. To printer.

Jul. 1—From printer. To enrollment. Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 8.

 

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