THE EIGHTY-FIRST DAY
Carson City (Thursday), April 22, 1999
Assembly called to order at 10:56 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Pastor Louie Locke.
Lord we continue to pray for the people of Littleton, Colorado and for the people of our nation, as our hearts are touched deeply with the tragic loss of the lives of the young people there. Bring comfort, peace and healing. We also pray for the "Every 15 Minutes" drunk driver education program that is going on at Carson High School today, even as we speak. Lord, bring awareness to the hearts and minds of our young people of the ever-present dangers they face in the decisions they make. Help us as parents, love, lead and guide our kids. I also ask You to bless this body of legislators and their families. Give them wisdom in their deliberations and decisions, and protect and give strength during these demanding 120 days. 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 Commerce and Labor, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 7, 24, 99, 100, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, and place on Consent Calendar.
Barbara E. Buckley, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 499, 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 Judiciary, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 352, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Bernard Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 344, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Morse Arberry Jr., Chairman
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Bache stated objection to inclusion of Senate Bills Nos. 111 and 183 on the Consent Calendar.
Senate Bills Nos. 111 and 183 placed on the Second Reading File.
Assemblywoman Buckley stated objection to inclusion of Senate Bill No. 153 on the Consent Calendar.
Senate Bill No. 153 placed on the Second Reading File.
Assemblyman Goldwater stated objection to inclusion of Senate Bill No. 238 on the Consent Calendar.
Senate Bill No. 238 placed on the Second Reading File.
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, April 21, 1999
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 47.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
By Assemblymen Anderson, Angle, Arberry, Bache, Beers, Berman, Brower, Buckley, Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Claborn, Collins, de Braga, Dini, Evans, Freeman, Gibbons, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Gustavson, Hettrick, Humke, Koivisto, Lee, Leslie, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Ohrenschall, Parks, Parnell, Perkins, Price, Segerblom, Thomas, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams; Senators Raggio, Amodei, Care, Carlton, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 48—Memorializing former legislator and distinguished public servant, Raymond L. Knisley.
Whereas, The members of the Nevada Legislature were deeply saddened by the death of long-time Lovelock resident and distinguished public servant, Raymond L. Knisley, on May 4, 1998; and
Whereas, Ray Knisley was born on August 22, 1898, to parents, Randolph Hughes and Minnie Waggoner Knisley, in Gentry County, Missouri, on a farm that years earlier had been surveyed by pioneer legend Daniel Boone; and
Whereas, At an early age Ray Knisley rode by horseback from the Midwest to California where he began what would become a 50-year career starting as a polo pony trainer and working into a land developer for the family of Nevada pioneer, Lucky Baldwin; and
Whereas, In 1921, Ray Knisley was sent to Lake Tahoe where the Baldwin family owned property to try to convince early landowners at the lake to convey portions of their land to the Federal Government in an attempt to preserve a portion of the pristine Lake Tahoe for future generations; and
Whereas, Thirty years later in 1951, the Federal Government purchased 4,700 acres at Lake Tahoe and began creating recreational areas including Camp Richardson, making Ray Knisley’s dream a reality; and
Whereas, On September 14, 1930, Raymond Knisley and Florence Richardson were married and from this union that lasted 37 years until Florence Knisley’s death in 1967, came two daughters, Karen Knisley of Boulder City and Barbara Knisley Lespade of Elko; and
Whereas, Ray Knisley was elected to the Assembly representing Pershing County in 1959 and served in five regular sessions (1959, 1960, 1961, 1963 and 1965) and three special sessions (1964, 1965 and 1966); and
Whereas, As a legislator, Ray Knisley proposed that a new standing committee was needed to handle state, county and city affairs and the Assembly Standing Committee on Government Affairs was created with Ray Knisley as its first chairman; and
Whereas, Ray Knisley also developed the oversight process for the issuance of general obligation bonds by counties, a process that is still used today and he worked to improve education including supporting the development of the Desert Research Institute; and
Whereas, After his service as an Assemblyman, Ray Knisley continued to be involved in state issues and spent several years offering his wisdom and insight concerning proposed legislation to many Legislators, including the late Senator James I. Gibson; and
Whereas, Ray Knisley was appointed to the Lake Tahoe Regional Planning Agency by former Governor Mike O’Callaghan and the years he served in this position provided the people of Nevada with outstanding representation; and
Whereas, In 1967, Raymond Knisley was named a “Distinguished Nevadan,” at the graduation ceremonies of the University of Nevada, Reno; and
Whereas, Ray Knisley was deeply committed to helping his community and this state and throughout the years he served as Director of the American National Cattlemen’s Association, Director and Vice President of the Nevada Cattle Association, Director and Vice President of the Nevada Taxpayers’ Association, Director of the Nevada Safety Council, Director of the Pershing County Chamber of Commerce, Director of the Tahoe-Sierra Chamber of Commerce and member of the Farm Bureau of Pershing County, Prospectors Club of Reno, Lovelock Lions Club and President of the County Farm Bureau; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the members of the 70th session of the Nevada Legislature hereby express their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Raymond L. Knisley; and be it further
Resolved, That Ray Knisley will long be remembered for his many years of distinguished service to the State of Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Ray Knisley’s daughters, Karen Knisley and Barbara Knisley Lespade.
Assemblyman Marvel moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Marvel, Carpenter, Segerblom and Price.
Mr. Speaker requested the privilege of the Chair for the purpose of making remarks.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
Assemblyman Marvel moved that all rules be suspended and that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 48 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Senate Bills Nos. 36, 173, 202, 217, 268, 367, 456, 480, 483, 498, 533.
Bills read by number.
Roll call on Senate Bills Nos. 36, 173, 202, 217, 268, 367, 456, 480, 483, 498, 533:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Senate Bills Nos. 36, 173, 202, 217, 268, 367, 456, 480, 483, 498, 533 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared them passed.
Bills ordered transmitted to the Senate.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Senate Bill No. 326.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 711.
Amend the bill as a whole by adding a new section designated sec. 4, following sec. 3, to read as follows:
“Sec. 4. This act becomes effective upon passage and approval.”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 494.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 532.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 709.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 9 and 10 and inserting:
“deposit:
(a) One thousand dollars or more but less than $10,000 since the last deposit, the money must be deposited not later than the next Thursday following such a day. If Thursday is not a banking day, then the deposit must be made on the next banking day following that Thursday.
(b) Ten thousand dollars or more since the last deposit, the money must be deposited not later than the next banking day.”.
Assemblyman Bache moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Bache.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 111.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 183.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 153.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 238.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 321.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman de Braga.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 321:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 321 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 371.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywomen Parnell and Koivisto.
Potential conflict of interest declared by Assemblywoman Koivisto.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 371:
Yeas—30.
Nays—Angle, Beers, Brower, Carpenter, Cegavske, Gustavson, Hettrick, Humke, Marvel, Nolan, Tiffany, Von Tobel—12.
Assembly Bill No. 371 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 489.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Gibbons.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 489:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 489 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Senate Bill No. 204.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Chowning, Bache and Perkins.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 204:
Yeas—36.
Nays—Claborn, Evans, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Koivisto, Perkins—6.
Senate Bill No. 204 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, April 22, 1999
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 32.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 32.
Assemblyman Humke moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Humke, Gibbons and Anderson.
Mr. Speaker requested the privilege of the Chair for the purpose of making remarks.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, April 22, 1999
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33.
Assemblywoman Von Tobel moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Von Tobel, Brower and Nolan.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Signing of Bills and Resolutions
There being no objections, the Speaker and Chief Clerk signed Assembly Bills Nos. 28, 144, 167, 250, 340, 345, 390, 391 and 649.
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 Joshua Arnold, Justin Barnes, Torri Benson, Seth Cercone, Diana Dahlgren, Danielle Finley, Benjamin Gibson, Russell Gibson, Erin Lawrence, Aaron Marble, Melissa McCusker, Benjamin McManus, Cody Mieras, Jennifer Nichols, Danielle Oliver, Datie Ralston, Josefina Ramirez, Matthew Robertson, Gabriel Rudebusch, Ross Smith, Justin Soule, Joshua Stagner, Karina Torres, Dustin Wright, Cassendra Aguirre, Caitlyn Anthony, Ashley Baker, Tonya Beck, Troy Bonham, Westley Burner, Leslie Capurro, Rebecca Haley, David Keil, Cassin LaFountaine, Edgar Macias, Tony Martin, Christopher Martinez, Christopher McNaught, Heather, Miller, Cody Pilgeram, Summer Rasmussen Brandon Roberts, Ashley Russell, Jamie Sippola, Tanner Wolfson and Reyna Zatarain.
On request of Assemblywoman Chowning, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jacob Mater.
On request of Assemblyman Collins, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jerry Kellar.
On request of Assemblywoman Gibbons, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Rebecca Baldridge and Bernice Sheldon.
On request of Assemblyman Hettrick, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Ricci Reigle, Jimmy Sturdy, Leanna Causaus and Tom Linnastruth.
On request of Assemblyman Humke, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Ruth Teglia, Wayne Teglia, Kara Teglia, Dan Teglia, Linda Foreman, Robert Foreman, Andrea Foreman, Sara Foreman, Derek Teglia, Amanda Teglia and Micah Foreman.
On request of Assemblywoman Leslie, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Emma Fulkerson and Anne McKenzie.
On request of Assemblyman Marvel, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Kim Hancpol, Karen Knisley and Barbra Knisley-Lespade.
On request of Assemblywoman Parnell, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Sarah Asp, Kyle Banko, Jennifer Bevans, Tyler Bourns, Meagan Brewer, Meagan Caerter, Cameron Coleman, Sean Crowley, Kristopher Forrester, Alicia Freeman, Chelsea Gray, Mark Gwaltney, Caitlin Hasty, Andrew Hill, Eric Larson, Kelsey Lewallen, J. Neuenswander, Kyle Petterson, Daniel Scarbrough, Lori Schneider, London Snow, Ian Truesdell, John Palacios, Mary Gray, Theresa Larson, Pam Banko, Kevin Hill, Cindy Tatro, Marci Bevans, Sarah Freeman, Tammie Rhinesmith and Christine Perdomo.
On request of Assemblywoman Segerblom, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Ann-Louise Kuhns.
On request of Assemblywoman Von Tobel, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Steve Smith, Michael Tarr, Gerald Tarr and Linda Tarr.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the Assembly adjourn until April 23, 1999, at 10:45 a.m.
Motion carried.
Assembly adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
Approved: Joseph E. Dini, Jr.
Attest: Jacqueline Sneddon