THE SECOND DAY
Carson City(Tuesday), February 2, 1999
Senate called to order at 11:13 a.m.
President Hunt presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Pastor Marvin Dennis.
For the 1999 Legislature’s 70th Session, I ask that You grant to these Senators the wisdom, strength and courage that they will need in the next 119 days.
I pray for the family of former Senator Jack Regan asking You to comfort them in this time of their grief.
As Chaplain, I thank You for the opportunity to pray today for these Senators and be available to them throughout the week. May we determine to let You and Your Word direct our steps. In the Name of my Savior, I pray.
Amen.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
Senator Raggio moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, and the President and Secretary be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions.
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STATE OFFICERS
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510-2803
January 20, 1999
The Honorable William Raggio, Senate Majority Leader, State of Nevada Senate,
Legislative Building, 401 South Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
Dear Bill:
I am writing to request the privilege of speaking before both houses of the Nevada State Legislature at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 1999.
Mary Conelly, my State Director, and June Schmidt, my Deputy Regional Manager for Northern Nevada will be coordinating the details of my visit. They can be reached at 775-686-5750.
Sincerely,
Harry Reid
United States Senate
269 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-2804
January 27, 1999
The Honorable William Raggio, Senate Majority Leader, State of Nevada Senate,
Legislative Building, 401 South Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
Dear Senator Raggio:
I would like to request your permission to address a joint session of the Nevada State Legislature at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at 5:00 p.m. Please contact Michael Moreno in my Reno office at 686-5770 if you have any questions or need additional information.
I appreciate your consideration of my request and I look forward to speaking to the Legislature on issues of mutual interest affecting Nevada.
Sincerely,
Richard H. Bryan
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
January 11, 1999
Ms. Jan Thomas, Secretary of the Senate, 401 South Carson Street,
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
Dear Jan:
It would be my honor and pleasure to address a joint session of the Nevada Legislature at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, to deliver a formal assessment of our Congressional agenda and its impact on our state.
As you know, there are a number of issues critical to the well being of our state and our country that will be addressed in the months to come. It is vital that local, state and federal representatives work together to achieve our goals.
Thank you for this important opportunity. I look forward to seeing you and many of my former colleagues in Carson City.
Sincerely,
Jim Gibbons
Supreme Court of Nevada
Robert E. Rose, Chief Justice
Capitol Complex
Carson City, Nevada 89710
January 4, 1999
Re: State of the Judiciary Address, 1999 Legislative Session, Tuesday, February 23, 1999
Assemblyman Joseph E. Dini, Jr., 104 North Mountain View, Yerington, NV 89447-2239
Dear Assemblyman Dini:
I, Justice Robert E. Rose, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Nevada, will address the Senate and Assembly. on Tuesday, February 23, 1999, at 5:00 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers of the Legislative Building. I understand that both houses are available for the Nevada Supreme Court’s State of the Judiciary Address at that time. If a conflict arises with this time, please contact my office. Additionally, please disregard my previous letter to you dated December 21, 1998.
The Supreme Court’s reception for the Legislature will be held immediately following the State of the Judiciary Address on February 23, 1999.
Thank you for your assistance with this matter, and I look forward to addressing the Nevada Legislature in its seventieth session.
Sincerely yours,
Robert E. Rose
Chief Justice
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Senate Bill No. 75—AN ACT relating to insurance; providing immunity from criminal penalties and civil liability under certain circumstances to persons who provide information concerning acts of insurance fraud; limiting the use of that information by insurers and the employees and representatives of insurers; authorizing insurers to increase or decrease rates without the approval of the commissioner of insurance under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Townsend moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Senate Bill No. 76—AN ACT relating to employment practices; prohibiting an employer from terminating the employment of an employee solely because the employee files a complaint with or otherwise consults the labor commissioner concerning the enforcement of the labor laws of this state; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Townsend moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
By Senators Wiener, Care, McGinness, Porter, Titus and Washington:
Senate Bill No. 77—AN ACT relating to children; authorizing juvenile courts and probation officers to allow certain juvenile offenders to participate in programs of restitution through work that includes instruction in skills for employment and work ethics; providing for the establishment of such programs; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Wiener moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By Senator McGinness (by request):
Senate Bill No. 78—AN ACT relating to health care; revising provisions relating to the availability of health care records to an authorized representative or investigator of a state licensing board; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator McGinness moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
By Senator O’Connell:
Senate Bill No. 79—AN ACT relating to the committee on benefits; increasing the number of members of the committee; revising the manner of appointment and establishing qualifications for members of the committee; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O’Connell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
By Senator O’Donnell:
Senate Bill No. 80—AN ACT relating to traffic laws; requiring that the signs designating the speed limit in a school crossing zone indicate the hours during which the speed limit is in effect; requiring the principal of each school to designate the hours during which the speed limit in a school zone or school crossing zone for the school is in effect; requiring the principal to notify the governing body of a local government or the department of transportation of the hours when the speed limit is in effect and any changes to those hours; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Transportation:
Senate Bill No. 81—AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; revising the circumstances under which certain fines are increased for violating a limitation of weight of a motor vehicle; requiring the director of the department of transportation to adopt certain regulations; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Transportation:
Senate Bill No. 82—AN ACT relating to hazardous materials; eliminating the authority of the director of the department of motor vehicles and public safety to adopt regulations imposing certain fees for the inspection and regulation of motor vehicles that transport hazardous materials; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
By Senator O’Donnell:
Senate Bill No. 83—AN ACT relating to state contracts; requiring the state board of examiners to approve a contract with more than one airline to provide transportation services to state officers and employees under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
By Senator O’Donnell:
Senate Bill No. 84—AN ACT relating to liens; providing for a lien upon real estate for a real estate broker, real estate broker-salesman or real estate salesman under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By Senator O’Donnell:
Senate Bill No. 85—AN ACT relating to the state board of nursing; prohibiting the board from publishing or releasing the address or telephone number of the residence of a licensee or holder of a certificate under certain circumstances; authorizing the board to publish or release the address and telephone number of the place of practice of a licensee or holder of a certificate; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Signing of Bills and Resolutions
There being no objections, the President and Secretary signed Senate Bill No. 1; Senate Resolutions Nos. 1, 2, 3.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR
On request of Senator Jacobsen, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Jacob Kallman.
On request of Senator James, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Brett Craig, Marshall Clyde, Charlie Wagner and Elan Pardee.
On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to former Senator Coe Swobe, Senator Raggio introduced the following students and their schools from the Leadership Reno-Sparks Youth Program: From Galena High School—Ali Behnoud, Marcella Sciotto, Andy Sweatt and Jeff Urmston; from Gerlach High School—Kristy Johnson; from Hug High School—Emily Brown; from I Can Do Anything Charter High School—Aaron Eby, from Incline High School—Amy Hicksted, Bonnie Thompson and Brandon Todd, from Manogue High School—Ryan Cobb, Jodi Meyer and Chelsea O’Driscoll; from McQueen High School—Staci Alt, Maral Attashian, Melisha Johnson and Jamie Tieslau; from Reed High School—Melanie Berg, Phil Forbush, Tiffany King and Annikki Larsson; from Reno High School—Scott Beveridge, Kelly Lonergan, Bryan Riley and Kyle Thomas; from Sierra Nevada High School—Craig Bullman and Lesley Kimes; from Sparks High School—Megan Lane, John Monson and Chelan Williams; from TMCC High School—Nate Hogen; from Washoe High School—Lindsey Ross, from Wooster High School—Joe Ehrlich and Nisha Scrottish.
On request of Senator Titus, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to John T. Stephens III.
On request of President Hunt, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Molly Stone.
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Wednesday, February 3, 1999 at 11 a.m.
Motion carried.
Senate adjourned at 11:42 a.m.
Approved: Lorraine T. Hunt
President of the Senate
Attest: Janice L. Thomas