MINUTES OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Sixty-eighth Session July 2, 1995 The Senate Committee on Finance was called to order by Chairman William J. Raggio, at 11:05 a.m., on Sunday, July 2, 1995, in Room 223 of the Legislative Building, Carson City, Nevada. Exhibit A is the Agenda. Exhibit B is the Attendance Roster. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Senator William J. Raggio, Chairman Senator Raymond D. Rawson, Vice Chairman Senator Lawrence E. Jacobsen Senator Bob Coffin Senator William R. O'Donnell Senator Dean A. Rhoads Senator Bernice Mathews GUEST LEGISLATORS PRESENT: Senator Mike McGinness, Central Nevada Senatorial District Assemblyman John W. Marvel, Assembly District No. 34 Assemblywoman Christina R. Giunchigliani, Assembly District No. 9 STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Miles, Fiscal Analyst Bob Guernsey, Principal Deputy Fiscal Analyst Mark Stevens, Principal Deputy Fiscal Analyst Jeanne L. Botts, Program Analyst Marion Entrekin, Committee Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Stephanie D. Licht, Lobbyist, Nevada Association of Conservation Districts Mary L. Peterson, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Department of Education Senator Raggio opened the hearing for discussion of Assembly Bill (A.B.) 741. ASSEMBLY BILL 741: Makes various appropriations from state general fund. Assemblyman John W. Marvel, Assembly District No. 34, testified in support of the passage of A.B. 741 that contains four appropriation measures. He stated A.B. 741 will appropriate $100,000 from the state's General Fund to enable the Health Division of the Department of Human Resources to establish a perinatal care and obstetrical access pilot program for women who reside in areas of Las Vegas which have been designated by the federal government as having a shortage of primary health care professionals. If approved, A.B. 741 will also appropriate $800,000 from the state's General Fund for the Clark County School District to establish a pilot program for the supervision of pupils before and after school, analogous to the "Latch-Key" Program, and $200,000 for the Clark County School District to establish a pilot program for the instruction of those pupils whose primary language is English. Finally, Mr. Marvel said the passage of this measure will appropriate $175,000 from the state's General Fund to the Canyon General Improvement District located in Lockwood, Nevada,to repair damages caused by recent flooding. Senator Raggio opined the school district appropriations designated under the terms of A.B. 741 should also be considered for other school districts throughout the state, and not for Clark County only. Mr. Marvel responded the appropriations are one-shot in nature and under pilot program conditions. If the pilot programs are successful in Clark County, other school districts may be considered for participation at a future time. Senator Raggio closed the hearing on A.B. 741 and opened the hearing for discussion of Assembly Bill (A.B.) 148. ASSEMBLY BILL 148: Requires establishment of program to provide grants of money to conservation districts. Senator Mike McGinness, Central Nevada Senatorial District, indicated he is in support of the passage of A.B. 148 that will establish a program for distributing, within the limits of legislative appropriations, grants in equal amounts to each conservation district that qualifies for a grant pursuant to section 1 of the bill. Stephanie D. Licht, Lobbyist, Nevada Association of Conservation Districts, distributed Exhibit C, a two-page handout providing a comparison to other states of annual conservation district funding, and a fact sheet pertaining to conservation districts. Ms. Licht provided an overview of the information contained in Exhibit C, and concluded her testimony by indicating her support of the passage of A.B. 148. Senator Raggio closed the hearing on A.B. 148 and opened the hearing for discussion of Assembly Bill (A.B.) 175. ASSEMBLY BILL 175: Requires attendance in kindergarten for children of certain age. Assemblywoman Christina R. Giunchigliani, Assembly District No. 9, provided testimony indicating her support of the passage of A.B. 175 by reading from prepared text, Exhibit D. She emphasized the passage of this measure will mandate kindergarten attendance, and is required to strengthen legislation passed in 1991 to mandate kindergarten. She explained the 1991 legislation omitted "attendance" as a mandate. Senator Raggio noted that changing the effective date to July 1, 1997, not only will remove the fiscal note, but also is a commitment for the state to appropriate at least $5 million in the next biennium. Ms. Giunchigliani concurred, but opined the amount will be closer to $6 million. Senator Coffin asked if kindergarten children, who attend school only 2 or 3 hours each day, will be transported both to and from school. Ms. Giunchigliani responded the cost of transportation, both to and from school, will be provided from the $6 million appropriation. She pointed out although transportation will be provided in both the urban and rural districts, the cost will be greater in the rural districts due to the distance involved. She said when the fiscal note is released, the issue of transportation of kindergarten children should be investigated to ensure it will be provided both to and from school. Mary L. Peterson, Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Department of Education, clarified that transportation will be provided to and from school. She remarked kindergarten for all children is of high priority to the State Board of Education who fully support the passage of A.B. 175. Senator Rhoads stated that home teaching at the kindergarten level by use of a kit, provided by the State Department of Education, has been going on for quite some time in Elko County with their own source of income. He asked why this procedure could not be accomplished in other school districts. Ms. Peterson replied although the State Department of Education would like to see this sort of mechanism available for all of the school districts, Elko County is the only school district using a home-teaching kit for children in distant rural areas. Senator Raggio asked why the Elko County School District is able to provide home teaching without funding, whereas the provisions contained in A.B. 175 will require funding from the state. Ms. Peterson responded, "I believe it was just foresight on the part of the Elko County School District." Jeanne L. Botts, Program Analyst, Fiscal Analysis Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau, reported home-teaching kits have been used in Humboldt County for children who live in areas too remote and rural to sustain a kindergarten from year to year. She said Humboldt County adopted the kit used by the Elko County School District. Senator Raggio closed the hearing on A.B. 175, and requested the committee review Senate Bill (S.B.) 218. He stated Amendment No. 1521 has been added to this measure by the Assembly. Senate Bill 218: Makes appropriations from state highway fund for use by department of motor vehicles and public safety for business process reengineering study and revision of existing motor vehicle operating applications. Dan Miles, Fiscal Analyst, Fiscal Analysis Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau, stated the passage of S.B. 218 provided an appropriation of $935,388 from the state highway fund to the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety (DMV&PS) to complete a business process reengineering (BPR) study and begin the revision of the existing motor vehicle operating applications. He explained Amendment No. 1521 proposed by the Assembly will separate the $935,388 appropriation to provide $595,000 for consultants who will assist in completion of the BPR study. The remaining $340,388 will be appropriated to the Interim Finance Committee (IFC) to be released once the BPR is completed and the plan is in place. SENATOR O'DONNELL MOVED TO CONCUR WITH ASSEMBLY AMENDMENT NO. 1521 TO S.B. 218. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Raggio indicated the Assembly has refused to concur with the amendment to Senate Bill (S.B.) 210 submitted by the Senate Committee on Finance regarding the legislative budget process. He indicated he will accept a motion to not recede with the action taken by the Senate Committee on Finance on S.B. 210 in order that the issue can go before a conference committee. SENATE BILL 210: Makes appropriations to finance state's share of business process re-engineering for certain divisions and departments. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO NOT RECEDE WITH THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ON S.B. 210. SENATOR RHOADS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Raggio appointed Senators Rawson, Rhoads, and Coffin to serve on the conference committee regarding S.B. 210 after which he opened the hearing for discussion of Senate Bill (S.B.) 204. SENATE BILL 204: Makes appropriation to department of education for Reading and Math Proficiency Examination Program at Grades 4 and 8. Senator Raggio indicated there is controversy in the Assembly regarding S.B. 204 concerning an $8 million appropriation for a "distance learning network" that had been agreed upon by both the Senate Committee on Finance and the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means. He asked Senator Rawson to bring the committee up to date regarding this matter. Senator Rawson reported: We basically have two, maybe three, camps of people. One are data processors and information handlers that would like to have this network setup for assessment and accountability data. The other are the educators that want to see it as a classroom tool. We tried to establish this so that we could connect the classrooms but the network could be used in data handling. We have very strong camps on this. One approach was to put more money in and split it up. I have come to the end of what I can ask for, so I am not asking for any money. I am just saying that is the attempt that I understand to bring it up to a five and five for the two, the university and K-12. The other approach is to not use it at all. That is where it stands now. It is at risk. Senator Raggio pointed out there is a third alternative. He stressed if agreement cannot be reached, there will be no appropriations made to any source. Ms. Botts reported there is an amendment now being drafted that will leave the university's share of the appropriation at $5 million, as suggested by the Senate Committee on Finance. She said the amendment will also increase the amount allocated for K-12 from $3 million to $5 million to be appropriated to the State Department of Education to develop a statewide system of student information for accountability purposes. The amendment specifies the department may allocate from the $5 million to the school districts for two purposes: to start developing the Statewide Management Automated Record Transfer (SMART) system for accountability purposes, and to access the university's Nevada school network to provide funds to the local school districts to access and expand the network for distance learning and access to the Internet. She summarized what was originally agreed upon by the Senate Committee on Finance and the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means was $11.2 million to be appropriated to the State Department of Education to develop the SMART system. However, this was amended by the Senate Committee on Finance to provide $5 million to the university system for their network distance learning proposals, and $3 million for K-12 to be appropriated directly to the school districts to provide hardware and software to enable them to connect to the university's Nevada school network. Ms. Botts pointed out what is now being proposed is $5 million to each (the university and the State Department of Education). The department's portion will provide revenue to them as well as the school districts for the accountability information system, and access to the Nevada school network. Senator Raggio indicated he would be interested in knowing how the controversy began in the Assembly after both committees had previously resolved the issue. Ms. Peterson explained when the amended version of S.B. 204 came out, she was concerned there was no mechanism that would allow the State Department of Education to proceed with the statewide automation of records. She recalls the debate arose on the Assembly floor during discussion on July 1, 1995, regarding implementation of a statewide system for data collection. Senator Coffin said it has been a few months since the first hearing was held regarding SMART, and he could not recall if the intent of SMART is to link all of the schools within a district to a headquarter site, and then to the State Department of Education. Ms. Peterson clarified that was the original intent. The original plan would have called for a 3-year implementation phase at a cost of approximately $16 million, but the department presented only the first 2-year phase before the Senate Committee on Finance at a cost of $11.2 million. Senator Coffin asked if the extra $2 million has anything to do with linking the districts to the department. Ms. Peterson responded in the affirmative, but clarified the expectations will have to be changed because the department will not be able to do a full statewide system and expand Internet and distance learning with a $5 million appropriation. She stated the department will only be able to make progress in each of those areas. Senator Coffin opined if there is a uniform method of gathering and sharing information and accountability within each district, there may not be a need to link directly to the State Department of Education at an added cost. Instead, he suggested reports could be obtained from each school district. Ms. Peterson stated if a $5 million appropriation is passed, the department will consider hiring an individual to review the process that is already in use in the district to make recommendations to be reviewed by an advisory committee to determine what can be done with available funding. Prior to closing discussion of S.B. 204, Senator Raggio said there is a grave danger the entire process may not result in any form due to the situation that arose at this late time in the Assembly. He remarked, "The problem I am seeing is there now appears to be something developing on a bill we agreed upon. This is a drastic change that will slow down our process today." He asked that a motion be made on A.B. 741 and A.B. 148. SENATOR COFFIN MOVED TO DO PASS A.B. 741. SENATOR JACOBSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO DO PASS A.B. 148. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Raggio stated there are three additional Assembly bills or resolutions remaining that were not heard today, Assembly Joint Resolution (A.J.R.) 22, Assembly Bill (A.B.) 628, and Assembly Bill (A.B.) 630. He asked that a motion be made to indefinitely postpone action on these measures. ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 22: Urges Congress to maintain current level of funding for public radio and public television stations. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE A.J.R. 22. SENATOR COFFIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * ASSEMBLY BILL 628: Revises provisions relating to verification of insurance for motor vehicles. SENATOR O'DONNELL MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE A.B. 628. SENATOR JACOBSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * ASSEMBLY BILL 630: Requires reimbursement of legislative counsel bureau for drafting legislation for certain entities. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE A.B. 630. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * For purposes of expediency, Senator Raggio requested one motion be made to indefinitely postpone the following group of Senate bills. SENATE BILL 5: Requires board of trustees of school district to account for and report donations of money and equipment. SENATE BILL 6: Requires department of education annually to compute and report total expenditure per pupil of each school district. SENATE BILL 7: Provides financial incentive to prevent dropouts. SENATE BILL 8: Requires that computation of basic support of school districts include average daily attendance of certain part-time pupils. SENATE BILL 9: Makes various changes concerning state funding of special education. SENATE BILL 10: Requires that certain revenue from tax on net proceeds of minerals be reserved by school districts for expenditure in succeeding fiscal year. SENATE BILL 11: Establishes state program for funding local programs for intersession instruction of certain pupils. SENATE BILL 12: Requires state board of education to establish course of study to improve home and occupational skills. SENATE BILL 13: Makes various changes to provisions governing fund for enhancement of occupational education. SENATE BILL 14: Requires program of instruction and related funding for extremely gifted and talented pupils. SENATE BILL 17: Creates committee to study funding of higher education. SENATE BILL 27: Requires school districts to report certain additional information to residents of district and to state board of education. SENATE BILL 33: Requires public schools to be accredited. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE SENATE BILLS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 27, AND 33. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Coffin asked if there had ever been discussion in the Senate Committee on Human Resources and Facilities regarding S.B. 9 that pertains to state funding for special education. Senator Rawson responded there was some discussion regarding alternative means of funding, and a decision was made to follow the recommendation of the Governor. Senator Coffin said although he does not object to an indefinite postponement of S.B. 9, he wanted to state for the record that he has "stepped into the icy waters" on this issue in an attempt to make individuals understand the problems associated with funding special education, and how this funding will affect the rest of the education budgets. He indicated, "We had better start thinking about the future as these funds stop, and possibly the mandate changes by the federal government." Senator Raggio pointed out the aforementioned bills can "sit in limbo", or a record can be made that a hearing will not be held by means of an indefinite postponement motion. Senator Raggio asked that motions be made to indefinitely postpone the following bills: SENATE BILL 54: Revises provisions governing use of money received from surcharge on customers of telecommunications. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 54. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 75: Makes various changes to provisions governing administrative assessments for misdemeanors. SENATOR COFFIN MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 75. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 77: Requires state engineer to establish program to map water rights. SENATE BILL 79: Makes appropriation to Retired Senior Volunteer Program to expand Home Companion Program. Senator Raggio indicated Senate Bill (S.B.) 579, known as the Omnibus Bill, provides a number of appropriations formerly contained in separate bills for the support of a number of worthwhile special projects throughout the state, and proposals contained in S.B. 77 and S.B. 79 are contained in the Omnibus Bill. SENATE BILL 579: Makes various appropriations from state general fund and revises provisions concerning governmental financial administration. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE SENATE BILLS 77 AND 79. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 127: Authorizes participation by State of Nevada in Conference of the States. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 127. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 145: Makes appropriation to contingency fund. SENATOR O'DONNELL MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 145. SENATOR RAWSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 160: Provides for establishment of veterans' home. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 160. SENATOR RAWSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR COFFIN VOTED NO.) * * * * * SENATE BILL 170: Establishes program for payment of bonuses to state employees. Senator Raggio indicated the pay raise that was recently approved for state employees includes the payment of bonuses to state employees. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 170. SENATOR JACOBSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 179: Establishes state energy office and makes various other changes relating to energy conservation. Senator Raggio said this measure was included in the budget closing action for the Nevada State Energy Office. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 179. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 181: Makes appropriation to Life Line Pregnancy Assistance and Vocational Training Center. Senator Raggio pointed out S.B. 181 and S.B. 194 are included in the Omnibus Bill. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 181. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 194: Directs state librarian to establish pilot project grants of money to certain public libraries for purchase of books and library materials. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 194. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senate Bill (S.B.) 203 can be indefinitely postponed since provisions contained within this measure were included in Senate Bill (S.B.) 386, Senator Raggio stated. SENATE BILL 203: Makes appropriation to department of education for Reading and Math Proficiency Examination Program at Grades 4 and 8. SENATE BILL 386: Makes various changes concerning program of accountability of public schools and statewide achievement and proficiency testing of pupils. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 203. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 235: Provides that persons convicted of certain offenses related to sex are not eligible for probation. Senator Rawson indicated the elements of S.B. 235 were included in crime legislation under the jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Judiciary. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 235. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 236: Creates constitutional defense council. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 236. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Raggio indicated Assembly Bill (A.B.) 88 included components of Senate Bill (S.B.) 238 that can now be indefinitely postponed. ASSEMBLY BILL 88: Makes appropriations to certain judicial districts for programs of treatment for abuse of alcohol or drugs. SENATE BILL 238: Makes appropriation to Clark County for expenses related to acupuncture program of treatment for abuse of drugs. SENATOR COFFIN MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 238. SENATOR RAWSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Raggio reminded the committee that discussion was held on Senate Bill (S.B.) 239, but was not favored by the committee for further consideration. SENATE BILL 239: Provides for retention of unencumbered balances of legislative appropriations made to University and Community College System of Nevada. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 239. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR RAWSON ABSTAINED FROM THE VOTE.) * * * * * SENATE BILL 240: Deletes provisions creating or relating to advocate for insurance customers. Senator Raggio recalled action to repeal the Advocate for Insurance Customers was repealed during the budget process. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 240. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 241: Increases number of members of state board of parole commissioners. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 241. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 242: Makes appropriation to Clark County School District for expansion of pilot program for conduct disorders. Senator Raggio noted the aforementioned pilot program was not included in the budget. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 242. SENATOR RHOADS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 250: Abolishes highway patrol special account. Senator Raggio stated components of this measure are contained in Assembly Bill (A.B.) 691. ASSEMBLY BILL 691: Transfers capitol police to Nevada highway patrol division of department of motor vehicles and public safety. SENATOR O'DONNELL MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 250. SENATOR JACOBSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Raggio pointed out although a hearing was held concerning Senate Bill (S.B.) 253, no further action was taken by the committee. SENATE BILL 253: Makes appropriation to Nevada historical society of division of museums and history of department of museums, library and arts for purchase of Piper's Opera House. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 253. SENATOR RHOADS SECONDED THE MOTION. Senator Coffin recalled discussion was made to reduce the requested appropriation to $250,000 to be handled by the Comstock Historical District. Senator Raggio reminded Senator Coffin the Comstock Historical District is a state agency and the approval of an appropriation for the purchase of Piper's Opera House would have required the state to assume all of the funding for bringing the building up to code and continued maintenance. He said, "It became a problem that could not be resolved." THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 287: Makes appropriation to fund construction of College Community Complex on campus of Northern Nevada Community College. Senator Raggio said funding for the construction of the College Community Complex was included in other legislation involving a Capital Improvement Project (CIP). SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 287. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 302: Makes various changes regarding public employees' retirement system. Senator Raggio recalled this measure was opposed by the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). SENATOR MATHEWS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 302. SENATOR RHOADS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 345: Combines commission on economic development with commission on tourism. SENATOR JACOBSEN MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 345. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 360: Creates fund to stabilize operation of state distributive school account. SENATOR O'DONNELL MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 360. SENATOR RHOADS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Raggio indicated the provisions contained in Senate Bill (S.B.) 364 are contained in the Omnibus Bill. SENATE BILL 364: Modifies program to subsidize malpractice insurance premiums for providers of prenatal care in areas of state that lack services for prenatal care. SENATOR O'DONNELL MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 364. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Raggio said Senate Bill (S.B.) 405 contains elements of Senate Bill (S.B.) 365 that can be indefinitely postponed. SENATE BILL 405: Provides for establishment of family resource centers in certain neighborhoods to provide and administer social services. SENATE BILL 365: Requires establishment of family resource centers in certain neighborhoods to provide and administer social services. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 365. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 376: Revises provisions governing compensation paid to state for cost of collecting certain taxes on retail sales. Senator Raggio recalled this measure was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance from the Senate Committee on Taxation and not processed. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 376. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 398: Makes appropriation to Nevada Appellate and Postconviction Project, Inc. Senator Raggio stated agreement was reached by the Senate Committee on Finance and the Assembly Committee on Ways and Means to not process this measure. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 398. SENATOR JACOBSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. A vote was not secured on the aforementioned motion after Senators Mathews and Rawson recalled action had previously been taken to indefinitely postpone this bill. SENATE BILL 411: Establishes Northern Nevada Technical Preparation Center. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 411. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. Senator Coffin indicated after listening to the testimony regarding S.B. 411, he concluded a technical preparation center is needed in this area. Senator Raggio said although the measure has merit, there will be no way in which to process the bill due to lack of agreement by the Assembly. Senator Jacobsen said, "We wasted $50,000 2 years ago just to determine it was necessary." Senator Coffin remarked, We spent the money and found it was necessary. I do not think we should just kiss the measure goodbye without further discussion." THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATORS COFFIN AND JACOBSEN VOTED NO.) * * * * * SENATE BILL 419: Revises provisions governing legislators' retirement. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 419. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE BILL 425: Makes various changes in accounting practices regarding certain public money. SENATOR O'DONNELL MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.B. 425. SENATOR MATHEWS SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * In the interest of time, Senator Raggio requested one motion be made to indefinitely postpone the following group of bills that were all included in the Omnibus Bill (S.B. 579). SENATE BILL 449: Makes appropriation to City of Reno for costs relating to construction of National Automobile Museum. SENATE BILL 457: Creates trust fund for support of division of museums and history of department of museums, library and arts. SENATE BILL 500: Directs department of transportation to construct or cause to be constructed sound barrier alongside certain portion of U.S. Highway No. 95 in Las Vegas. SENATE BILL 534: Makes appropriation to division of forestry of state department of conservation and natural resources for reseeding areas burned by fires. SENATE BILL 548: Makes appropriation to Douglas County for repairs or replacement of well and appurtenant equipment at China Youth Camp. SENATOR RAWSON MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE SENATE BILLS 449, 457, 500, 534, AND 548. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 2: Urges Budget Division of Department of Administration not to consider ending fund balances of school districts as sources of revenue in preparation of budgets. Senator Coffin remarked the ending fund balances from the school districts from school support tax proved to be a valuable source of revenue for the state. He opined Senate Concurrent Resolution (S.C.R.) 2 should be considered. Senator Raggio stated this measure can be reopened during the 1997 session of the Legislature. SENATOR RHOADS MOVED TO INDEFINITELY POSTPONE S.C.R. 2. SENATOR O'DONNELL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. * * * * * Senator Raggio adjourned the meeting at 12:17 p.m. . RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: Marion Entrekin, Committee Secretary APPROVED BY: Senator William J. Raggio, Chairman DATE: Senate Committee on Finance July 2, 1995 Page