THE TWENTY-SECOND DAY
Carson City(Monday), February 22, 1999
Senate called to order at 11:07 a.m.
President pro Tempore Jacobsen presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Dr. Ken Haskins.
Our loving, heavenly Father, we invoke Your presence. Be the source and strength of our convictions. Stand with us when people assail us and criticize our ideas. Guide us through the tasks set before us and grant us wisdom to make correctly the difficult decisions which affect the lives of so many. In the Name of our Lord we pray.
Amen.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
Senator Raggio moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, and the President pro Tempore and Secretary be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions.
Motion carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. President pro Tempore:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 160, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Ann O’Connell, Chairman
Mr. President pro Tempore:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 157, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and re-refer to the Committee on Finance.
Also, your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 173, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Mark A. James, Chairman
MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY
Assembly Chamber, Carson City, February 19, 1999
To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Assembly Joint Resolution No. 8.
Susan Furlong Reil
Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Concurrent Resolution No.1.
Senator Porter moved the adoption of the resolution, as amended.
Remarks by Senator Porter.
Resolution adopted, as amended.
By Senators Porter, Amodei, Care, Carlton, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O’Connell, O’Donnell, Raggio, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington, Wiener and Assemblywoman Segerblom:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12—Designating February 22, 1999, as “Boulder City Day” at the Nevada Legislature.
WHEREAS, The Boulder Canyon Project and the construction of the Hoover Dam was the most significant American public works project of this century; and
WHEREAS, Boulder City was the town created to house over 4,000 workers who built Hoover Dam; and
WHEREAS, Boulder City appears on the National Register as a historic place worthy of recognition and preservation for its significant contribution to the State of Nevada and our Nation’s heritage; and
WHEREAS, The unique inception of Boulder City is still reflected today through its controlled growth policy and commitment to enhancing the quality of life of its residents; and
WHEREAS, The dedication of the residents of Boulder City to the best interests of the State of Nevada is evidenced by their participation in governmental issues and is reflected by a high voter turnout at elections; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE ASSEMBLY CONCURRING, That February 22, 1999, is hereby designated as “Boulder City Day” at the Nevada Legislature to commemorate the contributions of the pioneers of Boulder City in the construction of the Hoover Dam and for the continuing dedication of its residents to the State of Nevada; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Robert Ferraro, Mayor of Boulder City.
Senator Porter moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senator Porter.
Senator Porter requested that his remarks be entered in the Journal.
Thank you, Mr. President pro Tempore. I think many of you know that I had the good fortune of serving as a councilman and mayor of Boulder City for approximately ten years. Most importantly, I think Boulder City exemplifies the spirit of Nevada, the spirit of our great state and specifically, in Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12 read this morning, we talked about its most significant public works project this century. That project was the construction of the Hoover Dam. Also mentioned in the resolution was that it is listed in the National Register as an historic place. The Boulder Dam Hotel has played a great part in our tradition in Nevada. More importantly, as we enter a new millennium, Boulder City was on the forefront of a planned growth community. Boulder City, for many, many years, has been on the forefront and has been nationally recognized. I would appreciate it if today you would honor our community of Boulder City. We will be honoring other communities throughout this legislative session which have had major impact upon our state, and today I think this Senate should recognize, as a whole, the community of Boulder City.
Resolution adopted.
Senator Porter moved that all rules be suspended and that Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12 be immediately transmitted to the Assembly.
Motion carried unanimously.
By the Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 13—Directing the Legislative Commission to conduct an interim study of foster care in this state.
Senator Porter moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations.
Motion carried.
By Senators Porter, Rawson, Washington, Wiener, Jacobsen, Amodei, Care, Carlton, James, Mathews, McGinness, O’Connell, Rhoads, Schneider and Assemblywoman Segerblom:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 14—Urging the Eighth Judicial District Court to provide for the selection and assignment of a district judge of the family court to serve as the judge of the juvenile court for a period of 4 years.
Senator Porter moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations.
Motion carried.
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 8.
Senator Titus moved that all rules be suspended, reading so far had considered first reading, rules further suspended, Assembly Joint Resolution No. 8 declared an emergency measure under the Constitution and placed on third reading and final passage.
Remarks by Senator Titus.
Senator Titus requested that her remarks be entered in the Journal.
This is the resolution that we missed last Friday that had to do with the endorsement of the Test Site Development Corporation.
Motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By Senators Rhoads, McGinness, Amodei and Jacobsen:
Senate Bill No. 227—AN ACT relating to emergency medical services; allowing a person who is not licensed as an attendant to drive an ambulance under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rhoads moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.
By Senators Washington, Rawson, Raggio, Rhoads, O’Connell, Amodei, Care, Mathews, McGinness, Porter, Schneider and Wiener:
Senate Bill No. 228—AN ACT relating to public assistance; requiring the inclusion of the administration of the children’s health insurance program within the administration of Medicaid; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Washington moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Government Affairs:
Senate Bill No. 229—AN ACT relating to prisons; clarifying the duties that the director of the department of prisons may assign to officers and employees of the department; authorizing the director of the department of prisons to designate officers and employees of the department as category I, category II and category III peace officers; 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 the Committee on Government Affairs:
Senate Bill No. 230—AN ACT relating to state employment; authorizing the department of prisons to suspend without pay peace officers and certain other employees under certain circumstances; 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 the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities:
Senate Bill No. 231—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Education for the support of programs for gifted and talented pupils; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By Senators Porter, Rawson, Townsend, Schneider, Washington, Jacobsen, Amodei, Care, James, McGinness, Rhoads, Wiener and Assemblywoman Segerblom:
Senate Bill No. 232—AN ACT relating to adoptions; requiring the division of child and family services of the department of human resources and private adoption agencies to disclose information regarding any behavioral, emotional or psychological problems of a child to the prospective adoptive parents; revising the amount of money that the division may charge for certain services it provides related to the placement of a child for adoption; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Porter moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 233—AN ACT relating to interest; revising the provisions governing the rate of interest allowed under certain circumstances if there is no written contract fixing the rate; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 234—AN ACT relating to crimes; revising the manner in which certain judgments may be enforced; requiring a person convicted of conspiracy to commit sexual assault to register as a sex offender and be subject to community notification; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Transportation:
Senate Bill No. 235—AN ACT relating to traffic laws; providing standards for making a right turn under certain circumstances; deleting the provision which allows a driver of a motor vehicle to stop, stand, park or drive within a pathway or lane provided for bicycles if he is preparing to make or making a turn; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
By Senator McGinness and Assemblyman Neighbors:
Senate Bill No. 236—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Lincoln County School District for the completion of repairs to the electrical distribution system at Lincoln County High School; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator McGinness moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By Senator McGinness and Assemblyman Neighbors:
Senate Bill No. 237—AN ACT making an appropriation to Mineral County for the expenses related to the renovation of the Hawthorne National Guard Armory into a facility to house juvenile offenders; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator McGinness moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Taxation:
Senate Bill No. 238—AN ACT relating to taxation; clarifying the provisions governing the administration of the exemption from the sales and use tax on food for human consumption; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator McGinness moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Senate Bill No. 16.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING
Senate Joint Resolution No. 2.
Resolution read third time.
Remarks by Senator Rhoads.
Roll call on Senate Joint Resolution No. 2:
Yeas—21.
Nays—None.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 2 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Resolution ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 8.
Resolution read third time.
Remarks by Senator Neal.
Roll call on Assembly Joint Resolution No. 8:
Yeas—21.
Nays—None.
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 8 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Resolution ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR
On request of Senator McGinness, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Caroline Hilton, Walker Hilton and Andy Bath.
On request of Senator Porter, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Bob Ferraro, Bruce Woodbury, Bill Ferrence, Cheryl Ferrence, Marilyn Moore, Shauna Zobel, Robert Kenneston, Mike Pacini, Vivian Harrison, Bert Hansen, Vicki Mayes, Darryl Martin, Dr. Jim LaBuda, Bill Andrews, John Krumm, Dr. Andrea Anderson and Chuck Baker.
On request of Senator Wiener, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Michele Lavoie.
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, February 23, 1999 at 4:15 p.m. and that it do so in honor of the father of our country, President George Washington.
Motion carried.
Senate adjourned at 11:49 a.m.
Approved: Lawrence E. Jacobsen
President pro Tempore of the Senate
Attest: Janice L. Thomas