THE SEVENTY-NINTH DAY
Carson City (Tuesday), April 20, 1999
Assembly called to order at 11:16 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Assemblymen Carpenter and Tiffany, who were excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Pastor Louie Locke.
Lord, I pray for Your blessing on these Assemblymen and Assemblywomen as they serve the people of our state. Give them wisdom and understanding to effectively and rightly deal with the issues before them. Lord, we are thankful to know that each of these political leaders are placed here by Your hand, according to the 13th chapter of Romans–bless them and their families. We also pray for Your protection for our military personnel. In the name of the Most High God, we pray. 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.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 146, 232, 347, 361, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, and place on Consent Calendar.
Bernard Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 204, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Vonne S. Chowning, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 321, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Also, your Committee on Ways and Means, to which were re-referred Assembly Bills Nos. 371, 489, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Morse Arberry Jr., Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Concurrent Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 348, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, as amended.
Morse Arberry Jr., Chairman
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, April 19, 1999
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed Assembly Bills Nos. 167, 250, 340, 649.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed, as amended, Senate Bills Nos. 25, 32, 38, 103, 128, 131, 133, 140, 144, 145, 161, 163, 178, 194, 211, 224, 225, 259, 273, 287, 318, 342, 349, 357, 362, 366, 369, 384, 391, 394, 419, 423, 428, 436, 438, 439, 440, 447, 449, 451, 463, 473, 477, 478, 487, 495, 500, 510, 512, 526, 530, 537, 544; Senate Joint Resolutions Nos. 3, 9.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Joint Resolution No. 3.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining.
Motion carried.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 9.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the resolution be referred to the Concurrent Committees on Constitutional Amendments and Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
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. 25.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 32.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 38.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 103.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 128.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 131.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 133.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 140.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 144.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 145.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 161.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 163.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 178.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 194.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 211.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 224.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 225.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 259.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 273.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 287.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 318.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 342.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 349.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 357.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 362.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 366.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 369.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 384.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 391.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 394.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 419.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 423.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 428.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 436.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Mr. Speaker announced the appointment of the Select Committee on Senate Bill No. 438, the first named member of the committee being the chairman, the second named being vice-chairman: Assemblymen Bache, Dini, Buckley, Leslie, Neighbors, Parks, Brower, Hettrick and Tiffany.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
Senate Bill No. 438.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Select Committee on Senate Bill No. 438.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 439.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 440.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 447.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 449.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 451.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Concurrent Committees on Commerce and Labor and Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 463.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 473.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 477.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 478.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 487.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 495.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 500.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 510.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 512.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 526.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 530.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 537.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 544.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Concurrent Committees on Government Affairs and Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF ASSEMBLY FLOOR
On request of Assemblyman Anderson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Robert DiMedio.
On request of Assemblywoman Angle, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Randy Jones.
On request of Assemblyman Beers, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Chet Diercks.
On request of Assemblywoman Cegavske, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Thomas J. Burns and Mike McGroarty.
On request of Assemblyman Collins, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Joe Leverick and Victor Fuchs.
On request of Assemblyman Gustavson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Tony McDonnell, Ken Kruse, Richard Bobek Porter, Steven Bounds, Sarah Burks, Vanessa Delgado, Salvador Dorado, Marianna Estrada, Ericka Figueroa, Seline Ford, Justin Frost, Robert Huiras, Amber Huleva, Trever Inman, Amanda Martinez, Christopher Martinez, Jose Martinez, Justin Matheus, Chad Mize, Kori-Ann Nielsen, Dominique Oviatt, Tanish Rodriguez, Mayra Salazar, Jessica Saldana, Jessica Smith, Grace Stover, Lesieli Tangitau, Johnathan Query, Mrs. Chi, Mr. Nielsen, Mrs Mathus, Grandma Faye, Giovanni Beltran, Morgan Brizucla, Simone Brown, Charisse Browning, Sparky Crawford, Stephanie Crena, Mayra DeSantiago, Jeff Frossard, Dunpiza Galimba, Datie Henson, Kristie Kilgore, Jorge Lemus, Justin Littlefield, Alma Martinez, Jerrquistia Mothershed, April Ostrander, Frankie Ostrander, Justin Phillips, Monique Monzo, Kerlin Rivas, Cierra Ropp, Harlow Sayers, Amanda Schweitzer, Brandi Seymour, David Terfebn, John Wilderson, Rhonda Browning, Scott Cresta, Audrey Sayers, Carol Kahler, Fay George and Dorothy Forman.
On request of Assemblyman Humke, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to James T. Winkler and Rick Quinn.
On request of Assemblyman Lee, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jeffrey Vilkin and Pamela Vilkin.
On request of Assemblyman Manendo, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Stanton D. Gordon and Alice Ross-Gordon.
On request of Assemblywoman McClain, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Larry Litchfield.
On request of Assemblyman Mortenson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to George Higgins and Patrick Higgins.
On request of Assemblyman Neighbors, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Ernie Cramer and Gerald Homm.
On request of Assemblyman Nolan, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Scott Loughridge and Joseph Geist.
On request of Assemblywoman Ohrenschall, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Michael Joseph Clark.
On request of Assemblywoman Von Tobel, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Kathy Scala and Neil Davis.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the Assembly adjourn until Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
Assembly adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
Approved: Joseph E. Dini, Jr.
Attest: Jacqueline Sneddon