THE SEVENTY-THIRD DAY
Carson City (Wednesday), April 14, 1999
Assembly called to order at 11:16 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Reverend Elaine Ludlum Morgan.
Heavenly Father, help us in these days of deliberation to maintain a spirit of dignity, a sense of humor, and an attitude of trust. Help the members of the Assembly to accomplish those things together that cannot be accomplished individually. Help each member to be gracious enough to accept those things on which they cannot agree. Grant us your support and holy blessing now and always. Amen.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, and the Speaker and Chief Clerk be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions.
Motion carried.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Anderson moved that Assembly Bill No. 392 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and placed on the General File.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Motion carried.
Assemblyman Anderson moved that Assembly Bill No. 522 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and placed on the General File.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Motion carried.
Assemblyman Anderson moved that Assembly Bill No. 543 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and placed on the General File.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Motion carried.
Assemblyman Williams moved that Assembly Bill No. 61 be taken from the General File and placed on the Chief Clerk's desk.
Remarks by Assemblyman Williams.
Motion carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Commerce and Labor, to which were referred Assembly Bills Nos. 162, 258, 293, 397, 432, 434, 636, 680, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Barbara E. Buckley, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 388, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Douglas A. Bache, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 265, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Vivian L. Freeman, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 115, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, and place on Consent Calendar.
Also, your Committee on Judiciary, to which were referred Assembly Bills Nos. 436, 478, 517, 593, 647, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Bernard Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 564, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Marcia de Braga, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 503, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Vonne S. Chowning, Chairman
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, April 13, 1999
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed Senate Bill No. 71.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed, as amended, Senate Bills Nos. 73, 157, 168, 218, 244, 262, 288, 302, 310, 338, 346, 381, 404, 479, 482, 492, 507, 515, 517.
Mary Jo Mongelli
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the reading of the history on Senate Bills upon Introduction be dispensed with for this legislative day.
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
Senate Bill No. 71.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 73.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 157.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 168.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 218.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 244.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 262.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 288.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 302.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 310.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 338.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 346.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 381.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 404.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Concurrent Committees on Government Affairs and Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 479.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 482.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 492.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 507.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 515.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 517.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Perkins moved that Assembly Bills Nos. 162, 258, 265, 293, 397, 432, 434, 436, 478, 503, 517, 564, 593, 636, 647 and 680 be placed on the Second Reading File.
Motion carried.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 76.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Claborn, Perkins and Chowning.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 76:
Yeas—38.
Nays—Collins, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Perkins—4.
Assembly Bill No. 76 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 163.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Berman.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 163:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 163 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 182.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman McClain.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 182:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 182 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 282.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Lee.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 282:
Yeas—39.
Nays—Bache, Giunchigliani, Goldwater—3.
Assembly Bill No. 282 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 349.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Thomas, Tiffany, and Buckley.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 349:
Yeas—26.
Nays—Angle, Beers, Berman, Brower, Carpenter, Cegavske, Gibbons, Gustavson, Hettrick, Marvel, McClain, Neighbors, Parnell, Price, Tiffany, Von Tobel—16.
Assembly Bill No. 349 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 406.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Hettrick.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 406:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 406 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 429.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Leslie.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 429:
Yeas—41.
Nays—Angle.
Assembly Bill No. 429 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 457.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Parks, Nolan and Anderson.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 457:
Yeas—29.
Nays—Angle, Beers, Brower, Carpenter, Collins, Gustavson, Hettrick, Humke, Lee, Marvel, Nolan, Parnell, Von Tobel—13.
Assembly Bill No. 457 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 458.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Parks.
Assemblyman Parks moved that Assembly Bill No. 458 be taken from the General File and placed on the Chief Clerk's desk.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 465.
Bill read third time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics:
Amendment No. 562.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 31 and 32 and inserting:
“territory and be as compact as practicable.”.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Giunchigliani.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved that Assembly Bill No. 614 be taken from the General File and placed on the Chief Clerk's desk.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Giunchigliani.
Motion carried.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that Assembly Bill No. 239 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and placed on the General File.
Remarks by Assemblyman Arberry.
Motion carried.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 528.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Neighbors.
Mr. Speaker requested the privilege of the Chair for the purpose of making remarks.
Potential conflict of interest declared by Assemblyman Dini.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 528:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 528 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 531.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Koivisto.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 531:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 531 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 549.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Carpenter, Buckley, Ohrenschall, Freeman, Anderson and Bache.
Conflict of interest declared by Assemblywoman Ohrenschall.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 549:
Yeas—24.
Nays—Arberry, Bache, Beers, Buckley, Collins, de Braga, Dini, Evans, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Marvel, Neighbors, Parks, Parnell, Price, Williams—17.
Not Voting—Ohrenschall.
Assembly Bill No. 549 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 617.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No 617:
Yeas—41.
Nays—Angle.
Assembly Bill No. 617 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 661.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Chowning.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 661:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 661 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 666.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Goldwater.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 666:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 666 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 392.
Bill read third time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 640.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 6 through 9 and inserting:
“2. An agreement entered into pursuant to this section must be:
(a) Entered into at the time of the dispute and not be a part of any previous agreement between the parties;
(b) In writing; and
(c) Entered into knowingly and voluntarily.
An agreement entered into pursuant to this section that does not comply with the requirements set forth in this subsection is void.”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 522.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Manendo.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 522:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 522 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 543.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Gustavson, Goldwater, Anderson, Hettrick and Brower.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 543:
Yeas—33.
Nays—Bache, Chowning, Evans, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Price, Thomas, Williams—9.
Assembly Bill No. 543 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 239.
Bill read third time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Ways and Means:
Amendment No. 636.
Amend sec. 2, page 2, by deleting lines 4 through 20 and inserting:
“3. The director of the department may apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money. Any money so received must be deposited in the account to investigate the background of volunteers who work with children.
4. The interest and income earned on money in the account from any gift, donation, or bequest, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the account. Money from any gift, donation, or bequest that remains in the account at the end of the fiscal year does not revert to the state general fund, and the balance in the account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.
5. The director of the department shall adopt regulations to carry out”.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Giunchigliani.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.
Mr. Speaker announced that if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 12:37 p.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 12:56 p.m.
Madam Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Quorum present.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Notice of exemption
The Fiscal Analysis Division, pursuant to Joint Standing Rule 14.6, determined the exemption of Assembly Bills Nos. 69, 586.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that Assembly Bill No. 388 be placed on the Second Reading File.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Assembly Bill No. 162.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 374.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting line 14 and inserting:
“loss, including, without limitation, peripheral dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.”.
Amend sec. 3, page 3, by deleting line 9 and inserting:
“loss, including, without limitation, peripheral dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.”.
Amend sec. 4, page 3, by deleting line 36 and inserting:
“loss, including, without limitation, peripheral dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.”.
Amend sec. 5, page 4, by deleting line 20 and inserting:
“loss, including, without limitation, peripheral dual energy X-ray absorptiometry.”.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 258.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 313.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 8, after “REPAIRS” by inserting:
“OF MORE THAN $50”.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting line 11 and inserting:
“CHARGES FOR LABOR AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES[,] UNLESS HE SIGNS A WAIVER OF HIS RIGHT TO RECEIVE THAT ESTIMATE, AND”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 10, by deleting “CHOOSE” and inserting:
“OBTAIN REPAIRS FROM”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 11, by deleting the period and inserting:
“AND IS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 15, by deleting “$25.” and inserting “$50.”.
Amend sec. 2, page 3, by deleting line 4 and inserting:
“597.510 1. [A]Except as otherwise provided in NRS 597.530, a person requesting or authorizing the repair of a motor”.
Amend sec. 2, page 3, line 5, by deleting “$25” and inserting “$50”.
Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 20, by deleting “If” and inserting:
“Except as otherwise provided in NRS 597.530, if”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 4 and adding a new section designated sec. 4, following sec. 3, to read as follows:
“Sec. 4. NRS 597.530 is hereby amended to read as follows:
597.530 [1.] The person authorizing the repairs may waive the estimate or statement required pursuant to the provisions of NRS 597.510 or the notification required by NRS 597.520 by executing [the waiver described in subsections 2, 3 and 4.
2.] a written waiver of that requirement or notification. The waiver [shall] must be executed by the person authorizing the repairs at the time [of authorization of such repairs. It shall include the following statement set forth in boldface letters not less than 1/4 inch high:
STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT WHEN A GARAGEMAN HAS GIVEN A PERSON AUTHORIZING REPAIRS A WRITTEN ESTIMATE SETTING FORTH THE TOTAL COST FOR LABOR AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES TO ACCOMPLISH REPAIRS ON A MOTOR VEHICLE, NO CHARGE CAN BE MADE EXCEEDING THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT BY 20 PERCENT OR $40, WHICHEVER IS LESS, WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF SUCH PERSON. THE PERSON AUTHORIZING THE REPAIRS MAY, HOWEVER, WAIVE HIS RIGHT TO SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OF INCREASED CHARGES, SHOULD THEY BE FOUND TO BE NECESSARY, BY EXECUTING THIS WAIVER.
3. This shall be followed by the certification set forth below, and the signature of the person authorizing the repairs:
The undersigned hereby certifies that he has read the preceding statement and knowingly and intentionally waives the right to approve any increased charges, should they be found necessary to complete the required repairs on this motor vehicle.
4. The form containing the waiver shall contain:
(a) The date.
(b) The vehicle make, body type and registration plate number.
(c) The work order number assigned by the garageman to the work to be performed on the vehicle.
(d) The name, address and telephone number (if any) of the person authorizing the repairs.] he authorizes those repairs.”.
Amend sec. 5, page 4, line 31, by deleting:
“6 and 7” and inserting:
“6, 7 and 8”.
Amend sec. 6, page 4, by deleting lines 34 through 37 and inserting:
“registration pursuant to the provisions of NRS 487.565 or maintain in continuous effect the bond required pursuant to the provisions of section 7 of this act may not:
1. Enforce a lien for the cost of repairs made by him to a motor vehicle during the period in which he failed to obtain or renew the certificate of registration or maintain the bond in continuous effect; or
2. Sue on any contract for those repairs made during that period.”.
Amend sec. 7, page 5, line 2, by deleting “$10,000,” and inserting “$5,000,”.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 8 through 15 as sections 9 through 16 and adding a new section designated sec. 8, following sec. 7, to read as follows:
“Sec. 8. A person who violates any provision of NRS 487.530 to 487.570, inclusive, is guilty of a misdemeanor.”.
Amend sec. 8, page 6, lines 2 and 3, by deleting:
“6 and 7” and inserting:
“6, 7 and 8”.
Amend sec. 11, page 7, by deleting lines 34 through 38 and inserting:
“applicant. The certificate must contain the [applicant’s name, residential address,] name of the applicant, the name under which his business [is to] will be conducted, the [business address,] address of his business and the registration number for the garage . [and the toll‑free telephone number for consumer information and assistance established by the division pursuant to NRS 598.990.]”.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sec. 16 as sec. 18 and adding a new section designated sec. 17, following sec. 15, to read as follows:
“Sec. 17. The amendatory provisions of this act do not apply to offenses committed before October 1, 1999.”.
Amend sec. 16, page 9, line 23, by deleting:
“14 and 15” and inserting:
“15 and 16”.
Amend sec. 16, page 9, line 25, by deleting:
“9, inclusive, 11, 12 and 13” and inserting:
“10, inclusive, 12, 13, 14 and 17”.
Amend sec. 16, page 9, line 27, by deleting “10” and inserting “11”.
Amend the title of the bill, sixth line, after “limitation;” by inserting:
“providing a penalty;”.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 265.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Amendment No. 125.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 41 and the text of the repealed sections and adding new sections designated sections 1 through 4, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
“Section 1. Chapter 449 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
“Facility for medically monitored detoxification” means a facility that provides 24-hour medical monitoring of treatment and detoxification in a manner which does not require that the service be provided in a licensed hospital.
Sec. 2. NRS 449.001 is hereby amended to read as follows:
449.001 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 449.0015 to 449.019, inclusive, and section 1 of this act have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Sec. 3. NRS 449.0151 is hereby amended to read as follows:
449.0151 “Medical facility” includes:
1. A surgical center for ambulatory patients;
2. An obstetric center;
3. An independent center for emergency medical care;
4. An agency to provide nursing in the home;
5. A facility for intermediate care;
6. A facility for skilled nursing;
7. A freestanding facility for hospice care;
8. A hospital;
9. A psychiatric hospital;
10. A facility for the treatment of irreversible renal disease;
11. A rural clinic; [and]
12. A nursing pool[.] ; and
13. A facility for medically monitored detoxification.
Sec. 4. This act becomes effective on January 1, 2000.”.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
“AN ACT relating to medical facilities; creating a new category of medical facility for medically monitored detoxification; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY—Creates new category of medical facility for medically monitored detoxification. (BDR 40‑1088)”.
Assemblywoman Freeman moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Freeman.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 293.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 264.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 5, renumbering sec. 6 as sec. 5 and adding new sections designated sections 1 through 4, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
“Section 1. NRS 689A.755 is hereby amended to read as follows:
689A.755 1. Following approval by the commissioner, each insurer that issues a policy of health insurance in this state shall provide written notice to an insured, in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson, explaining the right of the insured to file a written complaint. Such notice must be provided to an insured:
(a) At the time he receives his evidence of coverage;
(b) Any time that the insurer denies coverage of a health care service or limits coverage of a health care service to an insured; and
(c) Any other time deemed necessary by the commissioner.
2. Any time that an insurer denies coverage of a health care service to an insured , including, without limitation, denying a claim relating to a policy of health insurance pursuant to NRS 689A.410, it shall notify the insured in writing within 10 working days after it denies coverage of the health care service of:
(a) The reason for denying coverage of the service;
(b) The criteria by which the insurer determines whether to authorize or deny coverage of the health care service; and
(c) His right to file a written complaint[.]and the procedure for filing such a complaint.
3. A written notice which is approved by the commissioner shall be deemed to be in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson.
Sec. 2. NRS 689B.0295 is hereby amended to read as follows:
689B.0295 1. Following approval by the commissioner, each insurer that issues a policy of group health insurance in this state shall provide written notice to an insured, in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson, explaining the right of the insured to file a written complaint. Such notice must be provided to an insured:
(a) At the time he receives his certificate of coverage or evidence of coverage;
(b) Any time that the insurer denies coverage of a health care service or limits coverage of a health care service to an insured; and
(c) Any other time deemed necessary by the commissioner.
2. Any time that an insurer denies coverage of a health care service , including, without limitation, denying a claim relating to a policy of group health insurance or blanket insurance pursuant to NRS 689B.255, to an insured it shall notify the insured in writing within 10 working days after it denies coverage of the health care service of:
(a) The reason for denying coverage of the service;
(b) The criteria by which the insurer determines whether to authorize or deny coverage of the health care service; and
(c) His right to file a written complaint[.]and the procedure for filing such a complaint.
3. A written notice which is approved by the commissioner shall be deemed to be in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson.
Sec. 3. NRS 695B.400 is hereby amended to read as follows:
695B.400 1. Following approval by the commissioner, each insurer that issues a contract for hospital or medical services in this state shall provide written notice to an insured, in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson, explaining the right of the insured to file a written complaint. Such notice must be provided to an insured:
(a) At the time he receives his certificate of coverage or evidence of coverage;
(b) Any time that the insurer denies coverage of a health care service or limits coverage of a health care service to an insured; and
(c) Any other time deemed necessary by the commissioner.
2. Any time that an [insured] insurer denies coverage of a health care service to a beneficiary or subscriber , including, without limitation, denying a claim relating to a contract for dental, hospital or medical services pursuant to NRS 695B.2505, it shall notify the beneficiary or subscriber in writing within 10 working days after it denies coverage of the health care service of:
(a) The reason for denying coverage of the service;
(b) The criteria by which the insurer determines whether to authorize or deny coverage of the health care service; and
(c) His right to file a written complaint[.] and the procedure for filing such a complaint.
3. A written notice which is approved by the commissioner shall be deemed to be in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson.
Sec. 4. NRS 695G.230 is hereby amended to read as follows:
695G.230 1. Following approval by the commissioner, each managed care organization shall provide written notice to an insured, in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson, explaining the right of the insured to file a written complaint and to obtain an expedited review pursuant to NRS 695G.210. Such notice must be provided to an insured:
(a) At the time he receives his certificate of coverage or evidence of coverage;
(b) Any time that the managed care organization denies coverage of a health care service or limits coverage of a health care service to an insured; and
(c) Any other time deemed necessary by the commissioner.
2. Any time that a managed care organization denies coverage of a health care service to an insured , including, without limitation, a health maintenance organization that denies a claim related to a health care plan pursuant to NRS 695C.185, it shall notify the insured in writing within 10 working days after it denies coverage of the health care service of:
(a) The reason for denying coverage of the service;
(b) The criteria by which the managed care organization or insurer determines whether to authorize or deny coverage of the health care service; and
(c) His right to file a written complaint[.]and the procedure for filing such a complaint.
3. A written notice which is approved by the commissioner shall be deemed to be in clear and comprehensible language that is understandable to an ordinary layperson.”.
Amend sec. 6, page 4, by deleting lines 16 through 21 and inserting:
“for medically necessary emergency services [.] provided at any hospital.”.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
“AN ACT relating to insurance; making various changes concerning the notice required to be provided to an insured when an insurer denies coverage of a health care service; requiring a managed care organization to provide coverage for medically necessary emergency services provided to an insured at any hospital; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 397.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 602.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 8, renumbering sec. 9 as sec. 4 and adding new sections designated sections 1 through 3, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
“Section 1. Chapter 118 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
A tenant has a defense in a summary proceeding or other action for possession of a dwelling if the landlord’s attempt to terminate the tenancy or regain possession violates any provision of NRS 118.010 to 118.120, inclusive, or the Fair Housing Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.
Sec. 2. NRS 118.030 is hereby amended to read as follows:
118.030 As used in NRS 118.010 to 118.120, inclusive, [except where] and section 1 of this act, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 118.040 to 118.090, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Sec. 3. NRS 118A.180 is hereby amended to read as follows:
118A.180 1. Except as provided in subsection 2, this chapter applies to, regulates and determines rights, obligations and remedies under a rental agreement, wherever made, for a dwelling unit or premises located within this state.
2. This chapter does not apply to:
(a) A rental agreement subject to the provisions of chapter 118B of NRS;
(b) Low-rent housing programs operated by public housing authorities and established pursuant to [42 U.S.C. §§ 1401 et seq., as amended;] the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1437 et seq.;
(c) A person who owns and personally manages four or fewer dwelling units, except with respect to the provisions of NRS 118A.200, 118A.300, 118A.340, 118A.380, 118A.450 and 118A.460;
(d) Residence in an institution, public or private, incident to detention or the provision of medical, geriatric, educational, counseling, religious or similar service;
(e) Occupancy under a contract of sale of a dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part, if the occupant is the purchaser or his successor in interest;
(f) Occupancy by a member of a fraternal or social organization in the portion of a structure operated for the benefit of the organization;
(g) Occupancy in a hotel or motel for less than 30 consecutive days unless the occupant clearly manifests an intent to remain for a longer continuous period;
(h) Occupancy by an employee of a landlord whose right to occupancy is solely conditional upon employment in or about the premises;
(i) Occupancy by an owner of a condominium unit or by a holder of a proprietary lease in a cooperative apartment; or
(j) Occupancy under a rental agreement covering premises used by the occupant primarily for agricultural purposes.”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 10 and 11 and renumbering sec. 12 as sec. 5.
Amend sec. 12, page 8, line 30, after “4.” by inserting:
“The rights of the tenant under paragraph (c) of subsection 1 do not arise unless the tenant is current in the payment of rent at the time of giving written notice pursuant to subsection 1.
5.”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 13 and 14 and renumbering sec. 15 as sec. 6.
Amend sec. 15, page 10, line 6, by deleting “or” and inserting “[or]”.
Amend sec. 15, page 10, line 10, by deleting “tenant.” and inserting:
“tenant [.] ; or
(g) The tenant has complained in good faith to the landlord, a government agency, an attorney, a fair housing agency or any other appropriate body of a violation of NRS 118.010 to 118.120, inclusive, or the Fair Housing Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq., or has otherwise exercised rights which are guaranteed or protected under those laws.”.
Amend sec. 15, page 10, by deleting lines 20 and 21 and inserting:
“(b) The tenancy is terminated with cause;”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 16 and the text of repealed section.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
“AN ACT relating to tenancies; prohibiting a landlord from terminating a tenancy in violation of provisions governing discrimination in housing; revising certain rights and obligations of landlords and tenants; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 432.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 607.
Amend sec. 2, page 1, by deleting lines 5 and 6 and inserting:
“prescribe an analgesic of hydrocodone with compounds, codeine with compounds or propoxyphene with compounds unless he:”.
Amend sec. 7, page 2, by deleting lines 36 and 37 and inserting:
“4. An analgesic of hydrocodone with compounds, codeine with compounds or propoxyphene with compounds,”.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 434.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 605.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 10 through 12 and inserting:
“2. Each program of interior design must be accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or approved by [the board.] :
(a) The board; or
(b) An accrediting body recognized by the United States Department”.
Amend sec. 2, page 3, by deleting lines 1 through 3 and inserting:
“2. Each program of interior design must be accredited by the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research or approved by [the board.] :
(a) The board; or
(b) An accrediting body recognized by the United States Department”.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 436.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 569.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 3 through 11 and inserting:
“parent of an unmarried minor child [is deceased or]:
(a) Is deceased;
(b) Is divorced or separated from the parent who has custody of the child[,] ;
(c) Has never been legally married to the other parent of the child, but cohabitated with the other parent and is deceased or is separated from the other parent; or
(d) Has relinquished his parental rights or his parental rights have been [relinquished or] terminated,
the district court in the county in which the child resides may grant to the great-grandparents and grandparents[, parents] of the child and to other children of either parent of the child a reasonable right to visit the child during his minority, if the court finds that the visits would be in the best interests of the child.
2. If the child has resided with a person with whom he has established a meaningful relationship, the court also may grant to that person a reasonable right to visit the child during his minority, regardless of whether the person is related to the child, if the court finds that the visits would be in the best interests of the child.
3. In determining whether to grant [this] a right to visitation to a petitioner[,]pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, the court shall consider:”.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 19 through 21 and inserting:
“the parent or parents [.] of the child as well as with other relatives of the child.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 29, by deleting “3.” and inserting “4.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting line 33 and inserting:
“great-grandparents and grandparents [, parents] of the child and to other children of either parent of the child a reasonable right”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 38, by deleting “1.” and inserting “[1.] 3.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 39, by deleting “4.” and inserting “5.”.
Amend section 1, page 3, by deleting lines 1 through 11 and inserting:
“(c) Upon a petition filed by an eligible person [after] :
(1) After a divorce or separation or after the death of [the parent to whom the person was related,] a parent, or upon the relinquishment or termination of a parental right [.
4. Termination of the] ;
(2) If the parents of the child were not legally married and were cohabitating, after the death of a parent or after the separation of the parents of the child; or
(3) If the petition is based on the provisions of subsection 2, after the eligible person ceases to reside with the child.
6. If a court terminates the parental rights of a parent who is divorced or separated , [also terminates] any rights previously granted pursuant to subsection 1 [,] also must be terminated, unless the court finds that visits by those persons would be in the best interests of the child.
[5.] 7. For the purposes of this section, “separation” means [a] :
(a) A legal separation or any other separation of a married couple if the couple has lived separate and apart for 30 days or more and has no present intention of resuming a marital relationship [.] ; or
(b) If a couple was not legally married but cohabitating, a separation of the couple if the couple has lived separate and apart for 30 days or more and has no present intention of resuming cohabitation or entering into a marital relationship.”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 2 and 3 and adding a new section designated sec. 2 and the text of the repealed section, following section 1, to read follows:
“Sec. 2. NRS 125A.340 is hereby repealed.
TEXT OF REPEALED SECTION
125A.340 Rights of certain great-grandparents and grandparents. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NRS 125A.330, a grandparent or parent of either parent of an unmarried minor child, if:
1. One parent of the minor child is deceased, divorced or separated from the other parent; or
2. The parental rights of either parent have been terminated,
may visit the child during the child’s minority and spend sufficient time with the child to establish a meaningful relationship, if the court determines that visitation is in the best interests of the child.”.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
“AN ACT relating to children; making various changes concerning granting rights to visitation with a child to persons other than the parents of the child; repealing a duplicative provision concerning the rights of grandparents to visitation with a child; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY—Makes various changes concerning granting rights to visitation with child to persons other than parents of child. (BDR 11‑1219)”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 478.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 572.
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 2, by deleting “7,” and inserting “8,”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 3 through 6, renumbering sections 7 and 8 as sections 8 and 9 and adding new sections designated sections 3 through 7, following sec. 2, to read as follows:
“Sec. 3. As used in sections 3 to 8, inclusive, of this act, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in sections 4 and 5 of this act have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Sec. 4. “Keg” means any container which is capable of holding 4 or more gallons of beer and which is designed for or capable of dispensing beer from a tap.
Sec. 5. “Licensed retailer” means a person who is licensed to sell beer or liquor to a consumer.
Sec. 6. 1. A licensed retailer shall not sell beer in a keg to a purchaser or lease a keg to a lessee unless, before the purchaser or lessee takes possession of the keg:
(a) The purchaser or lessee provides to the licensed retailer identification in the form of a driver’s license or other identification containing a photograph of the purchaser or lessee;
(b) The licensed retailer collects from the purchaser or lessee a deposit of not less than $50 or more than $100 for each keg involved in the transaction and prepares a receipt for the transaction that complies with the provisions of this section;
(c) The purchaser or lessee signs, in the appropriate place in accordance with the provisions of subsection 3, the receipt prepared by the licensed retailer; and
(d) The licensed retailer gives a copy of the signed receipt to the purchaser or lessee and informs the purchaser or lessee that the purchaser or lessee has a duty to maintain a copy of the signed receipt at the location where the keg will be used to dispense beer.
2. Each receipt prepared by a licensed retailer pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation:
(a) The name and address of the establishment of the licensed retailer where the transaction occurred;
(b) The date of the transaction;
(c) The identification number for each keg involved in the transaction;
(d) The amount of the deposit collected by the licensed retailer for each keg involved in the transaction;
(e) The name and address of the purchaser or lessee; and
(f) The identification number of the driver’s license or other form of identification provided to the licensed retailer by the purchaser or lessee.
3. In addition to the requirements of subsection 2, each receipt prepared by a licensed retailer pursuant to subsection 1 must include a place for the signature of the purchaser or lessee. The place for the signature of the purchaser or lessee must follow immediately after a declaration that is printed conspicuously on the receipt in substantially the following form:
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am 21 years of age or older and that I will not allow a person who is less than 21 years of age to consume, in violation of any applicable law, any beer involved in this transaction. I am signing this receipt with the knowledge that I am making a sworn declaration under penalty of perjury.
4. A purchaser or lessee who signs a receipt containing a declaration that substantially complies with the provisions of subsection 3 shall be deemed to have made a sworn declaration under penalty of perjury.
5. For each transaction completed pursuant to this section, the licensed retailer shall:
(a) Retain, for not less than 6 months at the establishment of the licensed retailer where the transaction occurred, a copy of the signed receipt given to the purchaser or lessee pursuant to subsection 1; and
(b) Make a copy of the signed receipt available for inspection by any law enforcement agency during that period.
6. A licensed retailer who collects a deposit from a purchaser or lessee pursuant to subsection 1 shall refund the deposit to the purchaser or lessee if, within 6 months after the date of the transaction, the purchaser or lessee:
(a) Returns to the licensed retailer the keg for which the deposit was collected; and
(b) Presents to the licensed retailer a copy of the signed receipt that was given to the purchaser or lessee pursuant to subsection 1.
A licensed retailer shall not refund a deposit to a purchaser or lessee who fails to comply with the provisions of this subsection.
Sec. 7. 1. A person shall not purchase beer in a keg from a licensed retailer or lease a keg from a licensed retailer unless the person is 21 years of age or older and, before the person takes possession of the keg, the person:
(a) Provides to the licensed retailer identification in the form of a driver’s license or other identification containing a photograph of the person;
(b) Pays to the licensed retailer the deposit required pursuant to section 6 of this act for each keg involved in the transaction; and
(c) Signs, in the appropriate place, a receipt which is prepared by the licensed retailer and which contains a declaration that substantially complies with the provisions of subsection 3 of section 6 of this act.
2. A person who has purchased beer in a keg or who has leased a keg:
(a) Shall not allow a person who is less than 21 years of age to consume, in violation of any applicable law, any beer that is dispensed from the keg; and
(b) Shall maintain at the location where the keg is used to dispense beer a copy of the signed receipt that was given to the person pursuant to section 6 of this act.”.
Amend sec. 7, page 3, line 31, by deleting “6,” and inserting “7,”.
Amend the title of the bill, third line, by deleting:
“and other containers”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblymen Anderson and Giunchigliani.
Mr. Speaker requested the privilege of the Chair for the purpose of making remarks.
Assemblyman Anderson moved that Assembly Bill No. 478 be taken from the Second Reading File and placed on the Chief Clerk's desk.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 503.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Transportation:
Amendment No. 503.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 8 and 9 and inserting:
“who is not licensed as a private investigator pursuant to chapter 648 of NRS and conducting an investigation of an insurance claim:”.
Amend the bill as a whole by adding a new section designated sec. 2, following section 1, to read as follows:
“Sec. 2. Chapter 648 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. A private investigator licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not obtain or seek access to information from the department of motor vehicles and public safety pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 481.063 for any purpose other than a purpose that is directly related to his investigation of an insurance claim.
2. If the board finds that a violation of this section has occurred, the board shall, in addition to any other disciplinary action it deems appropriate, suspend the license of the private investigator.”.
Amend the title of the bill, third line, after “investigator;” by inserting:
“requiring the private investigator’s licensing board to suspend the license of a private investigator who requests such information for an unauthorized purpose;”.
Assemblywoman Chowning moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblymen Chowning and Bache.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 517.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 474.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 2, by deleting:
“2, 3 and 4” and inserting:
“2 and 3”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 2 and renumbering sections 3 through 12 as sections 2 through 11.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 11, by deleting “a public” and inserting:
“an attorney who works for legal aid services, if available, or a”.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, by deleting line 13 and inserting “possible.”.
Amend sec. 4, page 2, by deleting lines 14 through 17 and inserting:
“Sec. 3. 1. The guardian may retain assets for the anticipated expense of the ward’s funeral and the disposal of his remains. Of the amount so retained, $1,500 is exempt from all claims, including those of this”.
Amend sec. 5, page 2, line 28, by deleting “advanced age,” and inserting “[advanced age,]”.
Amend sec. 9, page 5, line 4, after “159.047” by inserting:
“without undue delay, but”.
Amend sec. 12, page 6, by deleting lines 24 and 25 and inserting:
“(c) Seeing that the ward is properly trained and educated and that”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 13 and renumbering sections 14 and 15 as sections 12 and 13.
Amend sec. 15, page 7, by deleting line 16 and inserting:
“159.085 1. Within”.
Amend sec. 15, page 7, line 17, by deleting “within”.
Amend sec. 15, page 7, by deleting lines 21 through 24 and inserting:
“2. Whenever any property of the ward not mentioned in the inventory comes to”.
Amend sec. 15, page 7, line 30, by deleting “[3.] 4.” and inserting “3.”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 16 and renumbering sections 17 through 20 as sections 14 through 17.
Amend sec. 18, page 9, line 2, by deleting “he” and inserting “the ward”.
Amend sec. 18, page 9, line 3, after “death” by inserting:
“of the ward”.
Amend sec. 18, page 9, line 4, by deleting “he” and inserting “the guardian”.
Amend sec. 18, page 9, line 6, by deleting “ward’s”.
Amend sec. 18, page 9, line 7, by deleting “and” and inserting:
“of the ward and”.
Amend sec. 20, pages 9 and 10, by deleting lines 40 through 42 on page 9 and lines 1 through 3 on page 10.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 21.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
“AN ACT relating to adult persons; revising provisions concerning their guardianship; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY—Revises provisions concerning guardianship of adults. (BDR 13-1359)”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 564.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining:
Amendment No. 502.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 12, by deleting “[25] 33” and inserting “25”.
Amend the bill as a whole by adding new sections designated sections 9 and 10, following sec. 8, to read as follows:
“Sec. 9. Chapter 386 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, each school district shall recycle or cause to be recycled the paper and paper products it uses. This subsection does not apply to confidential documents if there is an additional cost for recycling those documents.
2. A school district is not required to comply with the requirements of subsection 1 if the board of trustees of the school district determines that the cost to recycle or cause to be recycled the paper and paper products used by the schools in the district is unreasonable and would place an undue burden on the operations of the district or a particular school.
3. The board of trustees shall adopt rules which prescribe the procedure for the disposition of the paper and paper products to be recycled. The board of trustees may prescribe a procedure for the recycling of other waste material produced on the premises of the schools in the school district and the administrative offices of the school district.
4. Any money received by the school district for recycling or causing to be recycled the paper and paper products it uses must be paid by the board of trustees for credit to the general fund of the school district.
5. As used in this section:
(a) “Paper” includes newspaper, high-grade office paper, fine paper, bond paper, offset paper, xerographic paper, mimeo paper, duplicator paper and any other cellulosic material which contains not more than 10 percent by weight or volume of a noncellulosic material, including, but not limited to, a laminate, binder, coating and saturant.
(b) “Paper product” means any paper article or commodity, including, but not limited to, paper napkins, towels, cardboard, construction material, paper and any other cellulosic material which contains not more than 10 percent by weight or volume of a noncellulosic material, including, but not limited to, a laminate, binder, coating and saturant.
Sec. 10. NRS 396.437 is hereby amended to read as follows:
396.437 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the system shall recycle or cause to be recycled the paper and paper products it uses. This subsection does not apply to confidential documents if there is an additional cost for recycling those documents.
2. The system is not required to comply with the requirements of subsection 1 if the board of regents determines that the cost to recycle or cause to be recycled the paper and paper products used by the system or one of its branches or facilities is unreasonable and would place an undue burden on the operations of the system, branch or facility.
3. The board of regents shall adopt regulations which prescribe the procedure for the disposition of the paper and paper products to be recycled. The board of regents may prescribe a procedure for the recycling of other waste material produced on the premises of the system, a branch or a facility.
4. Any money received by the system for recycling or causing to be recycled the paper and paper products it uses must be paid by the board of regents to the state treasurer for credit to the state general fund.
5. As used in this section:
(a) “Paper” includes newspaper, high-grade office paper, fine paper, bond paper, offset paper, xerographic paper, mimeo paper, duplicator paper and any other cellulosic material which contains not more than 10 percent by weight or volume of a noncellulosic material, including, but not limited to, a laminate, binder, coating and saturant.
(b) “Paper product” means any paper article or commodity, including, but not limited to, paper napkins, towels, cardboard, construction material, paper and any other cellulosic material which contains not more than 10 percent by weight or volume of a noncellulosic material, including, but not limited to, a laminate, binder, coating and saturant.”.
Assemblyman Thomas moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Thomas.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 593.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 570.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 4, after “employee” by inserting:
“for an operator of a slot machine route”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 14, after “5.” by inserting:
“A gaming employee described in subsection 4 shall notify the licensing authority of each city and county in which he performs duties for his employer, other than the licensing authority that issued his valid work permit, that he has obtained a valid work permit pursuant to subsection 4.
6.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 17, by deleting “6.” and inserting “7.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 30, by deleting “7.” and inserting “8.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 38, by deleting “8.” and inserting “9.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 43, after “application.” by inserting:
“Except for a permit issued to a person pursuant to subsection 4, a permit issued by the board is valid only in a county or city that does not require a work permit.”.
Amend section 1, page 3, line 1, by deleting “9.” and inserting “10.”.
Amend section 1, page 3, line 14, by deleting “10.” and inserting “11.”.
Amend section 1, page 4, line 4, by deleting “11.” and inserting “12.”.
Amend section 1, page 4, line 10, by deleting “12.” and inserting “13.”.
Amend section 1, page 4, line 28, by deleting “13.” and inserting “14.”.
Amend section 1, page 4, line 29, by deleting “6,” and inserting “7,”.
Amend section 1, page 4, line 32, by deleting “14.” and inserting “15.”.
Amend section 1, page 5, line 1, by deleting “15.” and inserting “16.”.
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the first and second lines and inserting:
“AN ACT relating to gaming; providing that certain gaming employees who work in more than one location are not required to obtain more than one work permit;”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY—Provides that certain gaming employees who work in more than one location are not required to obtain more than one work permit. (BDR 41-1618)”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 636.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 609.
Amend sec. 8, page 2, line 9, after “means a” by inserting “natural”.
Amend sec. 9, page 2, by deleting lines 13 through 20 and inserting:
“Sec. 9. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, in addition to the annual fee for a license required pursuant to NRS 624.280, a residential contractor shall pay to the board an annual assessment in the following amount, if the monetary limit on his license is:
Not more than $50,000 $50
Not less than $50,001 or more than $250,000 250
Not less than $250,001 or more than $500,000 500
Not less than $500,001 or more than $750,000 750
Not less than $750,001 1,000
2. The board shall administer and account separately for the money received from the annual assessments collected pursuant to subsection 1. The board may refer to the money in the account as the “recovery fund.”
3. The board shall suspend the collection of assessments pursuant to subsection 1 when the balance in the account reaches 150 percent of the largest balance in the account during the previous fiscal year.”.
Amend sec. 9, page 2, line 21, by deleting “3.” and inserting “4.”.
Amend sec. 10, page 2, line 28, after “of” by inserting:
“the discovery of”.
Amend sec. 13, page 3, by deleting lines 20 through 23 and inserting:
“2. An injured person is not eligible for recovery from the account if:
(a) The injured person is the spouse of the licensee, or a personal representative of the spouse of the licensee;
(b) The injured person was associated in a business relationship with the licensee other than the contract at issue; or
(c) At the time of contracting with the residential contractor, the license of the residential contractor was suspended or revoked pursuant to NRS 624.300.”.
Amend sec. 13, page 3, lines 26 and 27, by deleting:
“direct the treasurer of the board to”.
Amend sec. 13, page 3, between lines 34 and 35, by inserting:
“5. If the injured person has recovered a portion of his loss from sources other than the account, the board shall deduct the amount recovered from the other sources from the amount payable upon the claim and direct the difference to be paid from the account.
6. To the extent of payments made from the account, the board is subrogated to the rights of the injured person, including, without limitation, the right to collect from a surety bond or a cash bond. The board and the attorney general shall promptly enforce all subrogation claims.
7. The amount of recovery from the account based upon claims made against any single contractor must not exceed $200,000.
8. As used in this section, “actual damages” includes attorney’s fees or costs in contested cases appealed to the supreme court of this state. The term does not include any other attorney’s fees or costs.”.
Amend sec. 14, page 3, by deleting line 36.
Amend sec. 14, page 3, line 37, by deleting “(b)” and inserting “(a)”.
Amend sec. 14, page 4, line 1, by deleting “(c)” and inserting “(b)”.
Amend sec. 14, page 4, line 4, by deleting “(d)” and inserting “(c)”.
Amend sec. 14, page 4, line 10, by deleting:
“direct its treasurer to”.
Amend sec. 15, page 4, by deleting line 17 and inserting:
“the board shall collect an additional assessment from each residential”.
Amend sec. 15, page 4, line 18, by deleting “fee” and inserting “assessment”.
Amend sec. 15, page 4, line 23, by deleting:
“direct its treasurer to”.
“Sec. 15.5. 1. A residential contractor shall notify an owner with whom he contracts of the rights of the owner pursuant to sections 2 to 17, inclusive, of this act, including, without limitation, providing a written statement explaining those rights in any agreement or contract for qualified services. The written statement must be in substantially the following form:
Payment may be available from the recovery fund if you are damaged financially by a project performed on your residence pursuant to a contract, including construction, remodeling, repair or other improvements, and the damage resulted from certain specified violations of Nevada law by a contractor licensed in this state. To obtain information relating to the recovery fund and filing a claim for recovery from the recovery fund, you may contact the State Contractors’ Board at the following locations:
State Contractors’ Board State Contractors’ Board
9670 Gateway Drive, Suite 100 4220 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 800D
Reno, Nevada 89509-8953 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119-7533
Telephone number: (775) 688-1141 Telephone number: (702) 486-1100
2. The board may impose upon a contractor an administrative fine:
(a) Of not more than $500 for the first violation of subsection 1; and
(b) Of not more than $1,000 for a second or subsequent violation of subsection 1.
3. The board shall deposit any money received pursuant to this section in the account established pursuant to section 9 of this act.”.
Amend sec. 18, page 5, line 4, by deleting “fees” and inserting “assessments”.
Amend sec. 20, page 6, line 42, by deleting “a fee” and inserting “an assessment”.
Amend sec. 21, page 7, line 1, by deleting “section 9” and inserting:
“sections 1 and 9”.
Amend sec. 21, page 7, line 3, by deleting “Sections 1” and inserting “Sections 2”.
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the fourth and fifth lines and inserting:
“residential contractor to pay to the state contractors’ board an annual assessment; revising the provisions authorizing the”.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 647.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 395.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 2, by deleting “subsection 2,” and inserting:
“subsections 2 and 3,”.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 12, after “3.” by inserting:
“If the property that has been stolen or embezzled was obtained from a pawnbroker pursuant to section 3 of this act, the law enforcement agency shall, in addition to notifying the persons described in subsection 1 or 2, as appropriate, notify the pawnbroker from whom it was obtained.
4.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 4, by deleting “4.” and inserting “5.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 11, by deleting “5.” and inserting “6.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 15, by deleting “5” and inserting “6”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 17, by deleting “5.” and inserting “6.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 27, by deleting “6.” and inserting “7.”.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sec. 3 as sec. 4 and adding a new section designated sec. 3, following sec. 2, to read as follows:
“Sec. 3. Chapter 646 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. A peace officer who is involved in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity may place a written hold on any property received in pledge by a pawnbroker that is related or allegedly related to the criminal activity.
2. While a hold is placed on property pursuant to this section, the pawnbroker who received the property in pledge shall not release or dispose of the property to any person other than the peace officer who placed the hold on the property. A peace officer who placed a hold on property may obtain custody of the property from the pawnbroker if the peace officer:
(a) Has obtained written authorization from the prosecuting attorney that includes, without limitation, a description of the property, and which provides that the pawnbroker must be notified pursuant to NRS 179.165, if applicable; and
(b) Gives a copy of the written authorization to the pawnbroker.
3. Property received by a peace officer pursuant to this section may be disposed of only in the manner set forth in NRS 52.385 or 179.125 to 179.165, inclusive.
4. A peace officer who places a hold on property pursuant to this section shall notify the pawnbroker in writing when the investigation or prosecution has concluded or when the hold is no longer necessary, whichever occurs sooner.
5. If a person who deposited property with a pawnbroker in pledge attempts to redeem the property from the pawnbroker and a hold has been placed on the property pursuant to this section, the pawnbroker shall provide the person with the name of the peace officer who placed the hold on the property and the name of the employer of the peace officer who placed the hold on the property.
6. A pawnbroker and an employee of a pawnbroker who take any action required pursuant to this section are immune from civil liability for such action.”.
Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 29, by deleting “officer.” and inserting:
“officer in the manner set forth in section 3 of this act.”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 680.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 610.
Amend sec. 5, page 8, by deleting line 34 and inserting:
“(a) Does not transact insurance in any other state; and”.
Amend sec. 57, page 38, line 34, after “[or]” by inserting “, records”.
Amend sec. 57, page 38, line 35, after “[or]” by inserting “, records”.
Amend sec. 57, page 38, by deleting lines 36 through 42 and inserting:
“subsection 1, the claimant or any attorney representing the claimant may [authorize in writing any provider of health care to provide to the party and his insurer or attorney photocopies of the medical reports or] provide to the party, his insurer or his attorney a written authorization to receive thereports, records and bills from the provider of health care. At the written request of the claimant or his attorney, copies of all reports, records and bills obtained pursuant to the authorization must be provided to the claimant or his attorney within 30 days after the date they are received. If the claimant or his attorney makes a written request for the reports, records and bills, the claimant or his attorney shall pay for the reasonable costs of copying the reports, records andbills.”.
Amend sec. 57, page 39, line 1, after “[or]” by inserting “, records”.
Amend sec. 57, page 39, by deleting lines 6 through 10.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 66 and renumbering sections 67 through 69 as sections 66 through 68.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 388.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 555.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting section 1 and renumbering sections 2 through 4 as sections 1 through 3.
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 6, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 11, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 26, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 6, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 29, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 33, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 43, after “parkways,” by inserting “trails,”.
Amend sec. 3, page 4, line 19, after “proposed” by inserting “multi-modal”.
Amend sec. 3, page 4, by deleting line 20 and inserting:
“[rapid] mass transit, streetcar, motorcoach and trolley coach lines , paths for bicycles and pedestrians, and related”.
Amend sec. 3, page 4, lines 28 and 29, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 4, page 4, line 36, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 4, page 4, lines 37 and 38, by deleting:
“, [and] city and town” and inserting “and city”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 5 and renumbering sections 6 through 11 as sections 4 through 9.
Amend sec. 6, pages 5 and 6, by deleting lines 12 through 43 on page 5 and line 1 on page 6, and inserting:
“278.210 1. Before adopting the master plan or any part of it, or any substantial amendment thereof, the commission shall hold at least one public hearing thereon, notice of the time and place of which shall be given at least by one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or county, or in the case of a regional planning commission, by one publication in a newspaper in each county within the regional district, at least 10 days before the day of the hearing.
2. The adoption of the master plan, or of any amendment, extension or”.
Amend sec. 6, page 6, line 10, by deleting “[3.] 5.” and inserting “3.”.
Amend sec. 6, page 6, by deleting lines 15 through 17 and inserting:
“4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the commission shall not amend the land use plan of the master plan set forth in paragraph (f) of subsection 1 of NRS 278.160 more than four times in a calendar year. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to a change in the land use designated for a particular area if the change does not affect more than 25 percent of the area.”.
Amend sec. 6, page 6, line 18, by deleting “7.” and inserting “5.”.
Amend sec. 6, page 6, lines 19 and 20, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 6, page 6, line 22, by deleting “8.” and inserting “6.”.
Amend sec. 7, page 6, line 35, by deleting “, town”.
Amend sec. 7, page 7, by deleting lines 17 through 33 and inserting:
“ required by subsection 2, cause a notice to be sent by mail at least 10 days before the hearing to:
(a) The applicant;
(b) Each owner, as listed on the county assessor’s records, of real property located within 500 feet [from] of the portion of the boundary being changed;
(c) Each [owner,] of the owners, as listed on the county assessor’s records, of at least the 30 parcels nearest to the portion of the boundary being changed, to the extent this notice does not duplicate the notice given pursuant to paragraph (b); and
(d) Any advisory board which has been established for the affected area by the governing body.”.
Amend sec. 7, page 7, line 37, after “5.” by inserting:
“If the application involves a change in the boundary of a zoning district within an unincorporated town, the applicant shall present the information contained in the application at a meeting of the town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board, whichever is applicable, before a hearing is held on the application pursuant to subsection 2. The town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board may make recommendations regarding the application and submit its recommendations for consideration at the hearing held pursuant to subsection 2. The governing body or other person or entity that is authorized to take action on the application at the hearing held pursuant to subsection 2 shall not take action on the application until it receives recommendations from the town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board regarding the application or evidence from the applicant that he presented the information contained in the application at a meeting of the town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board. The governing body or other authorized person or entity shall consider any recommendations made by the town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board regarding the application. If the governing body or other authorized person or entity does not accept any such recommendation, the governing body or other authorized person or entity shall make a written finding specifying the reasons for its refusal to accept the recommendation.
6.”.
Amend sec. 7, page 8, line 3, by deleting “6.” and inserting “[6.] 7.”.
Amend sec. 7, page 8, line 18, by deleting:
“, [or] county or town” and inserting “or county”.
Amend sec. 7, page 8, by deleting line 20 and inserting:
“[7.] 8. A sign required pursuant to subsection [6] 7 is for informational”.
Amend sec. 7, page 8, line 23, by deleting “8.” and inserting “[8.] 9.”.
Amend sec. 7, page 8, line 26, by deleting “6,” and inserting “[6,] 7,”.
Amend sec. 7, page 8, line 29, by deleting “9.” and inserting “[9.] 10.”.
Amend sec. 7, page 8, line 30, by deleting “6” and inserting “[6] 7”.
Amend sec. 8, page 9, by deleting lines 5 through 21 and inserting:
“purpose of the hearing must be sent by mail at least 10 days before the hearing to:
(a) The applicant;
(b) Each owner of real property located within 300 feet of the property in question;
(c) If a mobile home park is located within 300 feet of the property in question, each tenant of that mobile home park; and
(d) Any advisory board which has been established for the affected area by the governing body.”.
Amend sec. 8, page 9, line 34, after “4.” by inserting:
“If an application is for the issuance of a variance or special use permit with regard to property that is located within an unincorporated town, the applicant shall present the information contained in the application at a meeting of the town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board, whichever is applicable, before a hearing is held on the application pursuant to subsection 2. The town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board may make recommendations regarding the application and submit its recommendations for consideration at the hearing held pursuant to subsection 2. The governing body or other person or entity that is authorized to take action on the application at the hearing held pursuant to subsection 2 shall not take action on the application until it receives recommendations from the town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board regarding the application or evidence from the applicant that he presented the information contained in the application at a meeting of the town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board. The governing body or other authorized person or entity shall consider any recommendations made by the town board, citizens’ advisory council or town advisory board regarding the application. If the governing body or other authorized person or entity does not accept any such recommendation, the governing body or other authorized person or entity shall make a written finding specifying the reasons for its refusal to accept the recommendation.
5.”.
Amend sec. 8, page 9, line 38, by deleting “5.” and inserting “[5.] 6.”.
Amend sec. 8, page 10, by deleting line 12 and inserting:
“[6.] 7. A sign required pursuant to subsection [5] 6 is for informational”.
Amend sec. 8, page 10, line 15, by deleting “7.” and inserting “[7.] 8.”.
Amend sec. 8, page 10, line 17, by deleting “5,” and inserting “[5,] 6,”.
Amend sec. 8, page 10, line 19, by deleting “8.” and inserting “[8.] 9.”.
Amend sec. 8, page 10, line 20, by deleting “5” and inserting “[5] 6”.
Amend sec. 9, page 10, by deleting lines 27 and 28 and inserting:
“thereafter, receive training relating to:”.
Amend sec. 10, page 10, line 33, by deleting “9” and inserting “7”.
Amend sec. 11, page 10, line 41, after “commissioners” by inserting:
“or the election by the people”.
Amend sec. 11, page 10, line 43, after “board.” by inserting:
“If the ordinance provides for appointment by the board of county commissioners, in making such appointments, the board of county commissioners shall consider:
(1) Reappointment of any member of the town advisory board who is currently serving on the town advisory board and who notifies the board of county commissioners of his desire to be reappointed;
(2) The results of any poll conducted by the town advisory board; and
(3) Any application submitted to the board of county commissioners by persons who desire to be appointed to the town advisory board in response to an announcement made by the town advisory board.”.
Amend sec. 11, page 11, by deleting lines 10 through 14 and inserting:
“and the board of county commissioners; and
(b) Advise the board of county commissioners on matters of importance to the unincorporated town and its residents.”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 12 and adding a new section designated sec. 10, following sec. 11, to read as follows:
“Sec. 10. 1. This section and sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 and 9 of this act become effective on October 1, 1999.
2. Sections 4 and 7 of this act become effective on January 1, 2000.”.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
“AN ACT relating to land use planning; expanding the subjects that must be included within a master plan in certain counties; limiting the number of annual amendments to the land use plan of the master plan in certain circumstances; revising provisions governing applications for changes in the boundaries of zoning districts, variances and special use permits with regard to property located within an unincorporated town; requiring members of a town advisory board to receive certain training; authorizing the election of members of a town advisory board in additional counties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Assemblyman Bache moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Bache.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Thomas gave notice that on the next legislative day he would move to reconsider the vote whereby Assembly Bill No. 549 was this day passed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 615, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Chris Giunchigliani, Chairman
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Signing of Bills and Resolutions
There being no objections, the Speaker and Chief Clerk signed Assembly Bills Nos. 20, 85.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF ASSEMBLY FLOOR
On request of Assemblywoman Angle, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Mike Hopkins.
On request of Assemblywoman Gibbons, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to April Anderson, Brian Anderson, Mary Ann Angeles, Jessica Armbrust, Chris Arrington, Jennifer Beairsto, Renee Berry, Kelly Bertelson, Cynthia Brandtner, Amanda Brintnall, Eily Brown, Ramon Cabauatan, Cherish Camp, Rachelle Carano, Kristen Cetovick, Kristen Dahlke, Paul Dashiell, Tiffany Davis, Desiree Digesti, Jessica Dobra, Ryan Doetch, Daniel Dorsey, Kristina Dulcey, Sarah Estes, Luke Federici, Lance Ferrato, Brendan Ferris, Whittney Files, Dustin Garcia, Catherine Goff, Will Graettinger, Jennifer Griffith, Julie Handy, Jonathan Hodges, Samantha Huston, Courtney Hydrick, Lindsay Jones, Destinee Kerr, Jennifer Kirkbride, Pakraic Landes, Natalia Leno, Jennifer Little, Kristen Litlle, Kristen Luchetti, Brad Maloy, Bret Martinez, Joseph McAnally, Erin McMullen, Sean McNulty, Lisel Melchor, Jennifer Minor, MacKenzie Mishler, Eric Morton, Daniel Moss, Katherine Moynihan, Heidi Nagel, Micaela Neus, Jeremy Nevin, Catherine Norman, Angie O’Donnell, Todd O’Gara, Patrick O’Mara, Kenneth Ohanian, Monique Oskam, Amanda Palm, Tina Pan, Sean Pecorino, Kristen Peregrin, Chris Pfrommer, Matt Phillips, Jana Pohl, Elizabeth Poindexter, Will Quaglieri, Paul Quandt, Joe Rebideaux, Tara Reck, Matt Ritter, Matt Ronhaar, Allison Sawyer, Chris Schmitt, Sean Settewongse, Rita Shanley, Bobbijean Smith, Lindsay Smith,
Tim Springer, Daniel Stock, Rory Sullivan, Sean Sullivan, Ashley Taggert, Jason Tatomer, Medwynn Vergara, Nathan Vohland, Craig Wagner, Phillip Wang, Eryn Weems, Travis Wellems, Jeanette Welsh, Jessica Welsh, Ken Wideman, Nick Williams, Kristin Wozniak, Maria Zanoni and Joe Zuver.
On request of Assemblywoman Parnell, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Lianne Aglietti, Derek Austin, Jonathan Bass, Katie Browne, Andrew Buck, Triana Carrasco, Winstong Chavarria, Teresa DeLarge, Tad Dias, Robert Frederick, Michael Gallagher, David Goldenberg, Deyanira Gonzalez, Harrison Heller, Shauna Kitty, Andrew Kop, Charles Marcin, Constance McAlman, Logan Merriweather, Danielle Moore, Ana Morgan, Alisha Nabicht, Rosella Nunez, LeShawn Parra, Elizabeth Quintero, Cory Roberts, Jonas Schenzel, Travis Trethan, Anthony Turner, Pia Wendell, Jordan Wilcher, Janet Goldenberg, Kellie Wilcher and Linda Peterson .
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the Assembly adjourn until Thursday, April 15, 1999, at 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
Assembly adjourned at 1:36 p.m.
Approved: Joseph E. Dini, Jr.
Attest: Jacqueline Sneddon