THE THIRTY-SECOND DAY
Carson City(Thursday), March 4, 1999
Senate called to order at 11:11 a.m.
President Hunt presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Senator Neal, who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Al Fry.
We are very grateful that You are always a very present help in our lives.
We come to You today to express our gratitude for the many, many people who support us in all of our endeavors. Please forgive us for taking their support for granted. May You constantly remind us to express our thanks to them personally.
Grant special blessings to all of those who are a present help in our offices.
Please give special blessings to all of our close personal friends who are a source of encouragement. Grant special blessings to those who maintain and clean our offices and the Capitol grounds. Grant special blessings to the Legislative Police Force who are always sensitive to our security needs and who make this legislature a safe environment.
Especially give special blessings to our spouses, children and loved ones. Without them our lives would be empty and meaningless.
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.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Madam President:
Your Committee on Commerce and Labor, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 99, 181, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Randolph J. Townsend, Chairman
Madam President:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 111, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
William J. Raggio, Chairman
Madam President:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 255, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Also, your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 182, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Also, your Committee on Government Affairs, to which were referred Assembly Bills Nos. 99, 101, 124; Assembly Joint Resolution No. 5, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, and place on Consent Calendar.
Ann O’Connell, Chairman
Madam President:
Your Committee on Human Resources and Facilities, to which was referred Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Be adopted.
Maurice E. Washington, Vice Chairman
Madam President:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 2, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Be adopted.
Mark A. James, Chairman
Madam President:
Your Committee on Natural Resources, to which was referred Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 16, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Be adopted.
Also, your Committee on Natural Resources, to which was referred Senate Joint Resolution No. 10, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Dean A. Rhoads, Chairman
Madam President:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 152, 203, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
William R. O’Donnell, Chairman
MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY
Assembly Chamber, Carson City, March 3, 1999
To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Assembly Bills Nos. 23, 152.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed, as amended, Assembly Bills Nos. 134, 197.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly amended, and on this day passed, as amended, Senate Bill No. 11, Amendment No. 77, and respectfully requests your honorable body to concur in said amendment.
Susan Furlong Reil
Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
By 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:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18—Memorializing former Senator Jack Regan of Las Vegas.
WHEREAS, The members of the Legislature of the State of Nevada note with profound sorrow the recent death of Jack Regan on January 21, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Jack Regan was born on February 2, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s Degree, Jack Regan served his country as a member of the submarine service of the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, Jack Regan served during three legislative sessions as an Assemblyman from 1989 to 1993 and was elected to the Senate in 1994 where he served as Senate Minority Whip during both the 1995 and 1997 legislative sessions; and
WHEREAS, As a Nevada Legislator, Senator Regan was one of the major forces behind the establishment of a veterans’ home in Southern Nevada; and
WHEREAS, Senator Regan was active in the community as a founder and board member of the Las Vegas affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, founder and past President of the Jaycees Senior Citizens Mobile Home Park, past board member and Vice President of the North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Trailblazers, past Treasurer of the Las Vegas Kentucky Colonels, member of Oasis Masonic Lodge #41, F & AM, past member of the Metropolitan Police Excess Force Board, past Chairman of the National Trade, Travel and Tourism Task Force of the American Legislative Exchange, past member of the Task Force for Developmental Disabilities, past district Director and national Treasurer of the National Council for Community Relations, and executive board member and past Vice Chairman of the National Conference of State Legislatures; and
WHEREAS, Senator Regan was also past President of the Thunderbird Chapter of the American Air Force Association, member of the Civilian Military Council of Nellis Air Force Base, honorary member of the 474th Tactical Fighter Wing, and was an honorary United States Air Force Thunderbird and an honorary United States Air Force Nighthawk (Stealth Fighter); and
WHEREAS, Senator Regan was recognized by several organizations, including being designated the “Lion of the Year” by the Las Vegas Host Lions Club in 1978, receiving the Paragon Award from the National Council of Community Relations in 1987 and being designated as the “Legislator of the Year” in 1996 by the American Legislative Exchange; and
WHEREAS, Senator Regan dedicated many tireless hours serving his community and this state, and his kindness and generosity will be sorely missed by his fellow legislators and the many friends he acquired throughout his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE ASSEMBLY CONCURRING, That the members of the 70th session of the Nevada Legislature extend their heartfelt sympathy and sincere condolences to Jack Regan’s loving wife Rosemary Regan, to his sisters, Donna Carter of Easton, Massachusetts, and Pella Cooling of Chatham, Massachusetts, and to Jack Regan’s many friends whose lives were brightened by his wonderful sense of humor and compassion for life; and be it further
RESOLVED, That with the passing of Senator Jack Regan, his fellow legislators have lost a colleague who will long be remembered with the highest regard and respect; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Rosemary Regan.
Senator Raggio moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senators Raggio, Titus, Jacobsen, Coffin, Shaffer, O’Donnell and McGinness.
Senator O’Donnell requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Senator Raggio:
Thank you, Madam President. I hope I speak for all of the Senate today. This is a sad day for us, but it is also a day of memories, and a day when we pause in our deliberations to do honor, as we have traditionally done, for any one of our former members who has died.
On January 30, I think almost all of the members of the Senate were present as well as members from the other house, a number of friends and others who knew Jack Regan during his lifetime. We paid tribute, at that time, to a man of many accomplishments. Also at that time, we had an opportunity to view a lot of the memories which were collected by his wife Rosemary, his family and many friends. We had an enjoyable time but one which was mixed with sadness. This resolution recounts so many different aspects of Jack Regan’s life. You have to stop and think how could, one man, one person, do so much. I think the theme that ran through Jack’s life was that he was a participant. He had many diverse interests, but he was committed to anything in which he was involved. We know, here in the Senate and Assembly where he served for over 10 years, that Jack was always there and that he never did anything halfway. He got involved, took a position and was never one to be abusive. He followed his position and did everything he could to see to it that it was accomplished and succeeded.
I think his life, which is recounted in this resolution, is an American story. He gave service to his country in the submarine service of the Navy. He was a businessman. For any of you who had the opportunity to visit “Jacks Place” you know that it wasn’t just a bar. It wasn’t just a little place where you could get something to eat and drink. It was a place to fulfill yourself with some great talk and reminisce over everything that was going on around you. Without exception, I think each of us in the Senate has a story or recollection that they could recount today concerning Jack Regan.
In the area of education, he was certainly without peer. He served for a lengthy time in the community college system. That service gave him a keen insight into the needs of education at all levels. He certainly was an advocate for the needs of education. He was one of the main participants in reforming education in Nevada during the last session. He was extremely and fiercely loyal to higher education. His service on the Senate Finance Committee reflected that commitment. I would have to commend Jack as one of those legislators who put his love for this State, his desire to see this State succeed, as one who put sectionalism and partisanship aside and who worked toward fulfilling that goal. He was an example for all of us. I know that, whenever this Senate meets today and in the future, it will be a far better place because of the likes of Jack Regan. He was one who appreciated the legislative process.
Throughout his life, in whatever he did, he had a great affinity for making friends. You could not help but like Jack Regan. He knew everyone. I have been kicking around this process a lot longer than Jack, but when you went across this country everyone would ask me if I knew Jack Regan. Whether it was the American Legislative Exchange Council or the National Council of State Legislators, he knew legislators and other people in every state. He was highly regarded and highly respected by everyone he met. If you can sit through this process for the number of years that he did and enjoy the kind of high respect he was given, not only here in the State that he loved dearly but also across this nation, then you must have done something right. Today, I think we pay tribute to that kind of commitment. He loved the legislative process. He gave it everything he had. In the areas in which he was involved, he left a significant mark.
The future of the veterans’ home in southern Nevada is ensured because of the commitment of Jack Regan. I think I mentioned when I was there that if they ever decide to name that home, it should certainly have the name of Jack Regan. He was the driving force to see that the veterans of this state were recognized. You can see, when reading the resolution, the many types of honors he received from the military establishment. He was there for them. He recalled the commitment that those in the military service had made throughout the years. He did not want to lose sight of the obligation that was owed to that commitment by the people of this country. He was there for the military as well as those who had served.
I have already mentioned education and the strong commitment on his part. He knew how to run a business. He was committed to the principles of free enterprise and getting government out of our lives. If he had an opinion, he would share it. He wasn’t one to seek the spotlight. He never looked for a lot of ink, but he was a doer. This legislative process and this Senate are far better because Jack Regan served here.
I share with you these thoughts. I know that everyone here certainly could and may add comments of their own. To the people of this State, wherever they live, he was just as supportive to the rural areas as he was to Las Vegas and Clark County. If something made the entire State better, you could count on Jack Regan’s support. Thank you.
Senator Titus:
Thank you, Madam President. I also support this resolution and commend the majority leader for his eloquent remarks. It’s no secret that Jack and I were at opposite ends of the political spectrum. We often disagreed on issues, but that’s what this process is all about. It’s what makes America great—the freedom to take a stand and fight for your convictions. That is certainly what Jack did. Even when the position was unpopular, like Yucca Mountain. He was not hypocritical. You knew where he stood, and he never wavered. That’s a rare quality in the political world today, and Jack should be remembered for it.
Senator Jacobsen:
Thank you, Madam President. I would be remiss if I did not add some comments on this resolution. First, I want to express my love to Jack’s wife, Rosemary. I think our majority leader has covered this adequately. I would like to say that Jack was a special person to me. His commitment you could take to the bank anytime. He never turned you around. Sitting here this morning, I am reminded that we had a bill before us last session which dealt with tobacco and cigarettes which were not one of my favorites, but one of his. I thought that this was not a bill I could vote for, but then I thought of how deep friendship can be. So, I voted for the bill even though I doubted my vote. After the vote had been taken, I leaned back in my chair and looked at Jack. He gave me the old Navy “thumbs up” sign. It made my heart feel good to know that I could be supportive on something that he cared about.
He once indicated to me that he would like to be on the executive committee of the NCSL. I said, “Well let’s give it a go.” We didn’t make it the first time around. The second time, I made up my mind that I would see that he got the appointment. Sometimes, it is not what we know but who we know. After a number of phone calls, we were able to get him on the executive committee of the NCSL. There again, as stated earlier by the majority leader, Jack was a doer. He wanted to host the National Conference in Las Vegas in 1998. He was the chairman of that host committee. Even though he was in failing health, he attended, and his presence was noted by everyone attending the convention. He knew everyone, and if he knew them, you knew them. He made an effort to introduce you to everyone.
He was just a special person to me. I think that is one of the privileges of serving in this body which is all of the nice people you meet. He was one of those persons who was there when you needed him. I think there are times when all of us need all the help we can get.
I want to express my thanks to him even though he can’t hear this. Last year, he invited one of my grandsons and myself to attend the fiftieth anniversary of the air show at Nellis Air Force Base. What a time we had. We attended all the functions. He introduced us to the Thunderbirds. I think that was a highlight of my life, and my grandson still talks about it. I realize there is not too much we can do other than thank the good Lord for Jack Regan’s life.
Senator Coffin:
Thank you, Madam President. I just want to point out that I think, in final printing of this resolution for Jack, that we should try to correct one thing. That is that the summary and title indicate memorializing Jack Regan of Las Vegas. I think when it is printed that we should also indicate North Las Vegas. While North Las Vegas might have only been 17 percent of Jack’s district, it was as if Jack was North Las Vegas embodied because he really stuck up for that town. In southern Nevada, it had for many years been divisively referred to as North Town. Jack would have nothing to do with that sort of thing. He firmly believed in the future of North Las Vegas and was very much a part of the growth and the maturity of this fast, if not the fastest, growing town in Nevada. He was fiercely proud of that as you can see from his activities there. I was proud to serve with him on the committee to finalize the convention when it was held in Las Vegas last year. I was called away due to the illness of my father-in-law and so could not attend the convention. I know that was Jack’s last official act. And even though he was ill and had full knowledge that he was passing from the scene, there was no quit in him. He was all thumbs up. Had Siskel and Ebert known about Jack’s passing, they would have given him two thumbs up. Thank you.
Senator Shaffer:
Thank you, Madam President. As most of you know here in the Senate, Jack and I represented the same senate district. We shared all of our constituents. Jack had a way with people that, once you met him, you did not forget him. Whether you did or did not like the position he took, when he was finished explaining it, you knew just where he stood. He sometimes used very strong language to get his point across. Most people knew just exactly what Jack was saying. As I traveled recently, since Jack was ill, I attended a couple of conferences. Jack was not even on that conference, but the people still asked me how Jack was doing. Even though he did not meet them in that committee, they knew Jack. I have no idea how he was able to meet so many people in such a short period of time. Jack went out of his way to introduce himself to people wherever he was. You knew, after he walked away, that you were going to see him again. When you did see him again, you remembered him and why you met him. He was just that type of person. I was honored to serve with him in our senate district for the years we served together. Many of his constituents still ask me how things are going without Jack. He was that type of person, and I think it is appropriate to honor him here today. Surely, my sympathy goes to his wife Rosemary. Thank you.
Senator O’Donnell:
Thank you, Madam President. I rise in support of this resolution. I knew Jack because he sat next to me on the Senate Finance Committee. You always knew where Jack stood. Unfortunately, I always knew where the rest of you stood with Jack because I sat next to him, and he used to tell me. He was just point blank. He was a heck of a nice guy. He was a team player. He knew how to get things done for his district. He worked the Finance Committee very well. We all got along with him, and he was a great guy. I’m going to miss him. I remember the last time I saw Jack alive was when we had dinner together with Senator Townsend and Senator Raggio. We had been at a meeting here in Carson City, and I had the honor to take Jack to his hotel. At that time, Jack was pretty weak. I remember him asking me to take his bags from the back of the car. I grabbed his bags and put them down in front of the marquee. He thanked me. We had a meeting the next morning, and I never saw him after that. I can tell you that Jack was the kind of guy who leaves a legacy and a memory for the rest of us. He set a good example. Like Private Ryan, sometimes I think the good Lord needs to save one of his special friends. I think this was one of those episodes of saving “Private” Regan. He was so much involved in the military that I think when the good Lord called him home he really got a special friend. We are all going to miss him here. I love you Jack.
Senator McGinness:
Thank you, Madam President. I just want to say a couple of words about Jack Regan. He and I were one of five freshmen in the Assembly in 1989. We all served together on the Judiciary Committee. We had a good time and learned a lot under Chairman Sader. We got together again here in the Senate in 1994. It is true, if Jack was your friend, he was your true friend. He went all the way for you. He was fiercely loyal. He counted himself as a rural legislator. He always attended the rural caucuses because he felt like a rural legislator. We always kind of had this good natured bantering. I represent the Naval Air Station in Fallon, and he thought the Air Force and the Thunderbirds were the only thing that existed in the State. He was a good friend.
Resolution adopted.
Senator Raggio moved that all rules be suspended and that Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18 be immediately transmitted to the Assembly.
Motion carried unanimously.
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Motion carried.
Senate in recess at 11:47 a.m.
SENATE IN SESSION
At 11:56 a.m.
President Hunt presiding.
Quorum present.
By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 19—Directing the Legislative Commission to conduct an interim study of the feasibility of establishing a Court of Chancery in this state.
Senator James moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By the Committee on Government Affairs:
Senate Bill No. 311—AN ACT relating to county commissioners; allowing the adjustment of the boundaries of county commissioner election districts in certain counties to equalize the population within those districts; 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. 312—AN ACT relating to meetings of public bodies; clarifying that notices of public meetings must be sent by first-class mail or its equivalent without charge; 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 Shaffer:
Senate Bill No. 313—AN ACT relating to insurance; requiring an insurer to obtain express written acceptance of the coverage from the insured if coverage for medical expenses is included in a policy of motor vehicle insurance; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Shaffer moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 314—AN ACT relating to municipal courts; authorizing cities to establish the terms of office of municipal judges by ordinance; 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. 315—AN ACT relating to civil actions; requiring arbitrators to make certain findings in certain civil actions; requiring such findings to be introduced into evidence at a trial de novo before a jury; requiring the court to give certain jury instructions concerning arbitration at a trial de novo before a jury; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 23.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 134.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 152.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 197.
Senator O’Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Senate Bill No. 39.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 56.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 14.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 7 through 15 and inserting: “any other use of the drug for the treatment of cancer, if that use is:
(a) Specified in the most recent edition of or supplement to:
(1) The United States Pharmacopoeia Drug Information; or
(2) The American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information; or
(b) Supported by at least two articles reporting the results of scientific studies that are published in scientific or medical journals, as defined in 21 C.F.R. § 99.3.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 5 and 6 and inserting:
“(1) Experimental drug used for the treatment of cancer, if that drug has not been approved by the”.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, by deleting lines 29 through 37 and inserting: “coverage for any other use of the drug for the treatment of cancer, if that use is:
(a) Specified in the most recent edition of or supplement to:
(1) The United States Pharmacopoeia Drug Information; or
(2) The American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information; or
(b) Supported by at least two articles reporting the results of scientific studies that are published in scientific or medical journals, as defined in 21 C.F.R. § 99.3.”.
Amend sec. 3, page 3, by deleting lines 1 and 2 and inserting:
“(1) Experimental drug used for the treatment of cancer, if that drug has not been approved by the”.
Amend sec. 4, page 3, by deleting lines 17 through 25 and inserting: “coverage for any other use of the drug for the treatment of cancer, if that use is:
(a) Specified in the most recent edition of or supplement to:
(1) The United States Pharmacopoeia Drug Information; or
(2) The American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information; or
(b) Supported by at least two articles reporting the results of scientific studies that are published in scientific or medical journals, as defined in 21 C.F.R. § 99.3.”.
Amend sec. 4, page 3, by deleting lines 30 and 31 and inserting:
“(1) Experimental drug used for the treatment of cancer, if that drug has not been approved by the”.
Amend sec. 5, page 4, by deleting lines 3 through 11 and inserting: “coverage for any other use of the drug for the treatment of cancer, if that use is:
(a) Specified in the most recent edition of or supplement to:
(1) The United States Pharmacopoeia Drug Information; or
(2) The American Hospital Formulary Service Drug Information; or
(b) Supported by at least two articles reporting the results of scientific studies that are published in scientific or medical journals, as defined in 21 C.F.R. § 99.3.”.
Amend sec. 5, page 4, by deleting lines 16 and 17 and inserting:
“(1) Experimental drug used for the treatment of cancer, if that drug has not been approved by the”.
Senator Townsend moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Townsend.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 241.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senator Raggio moved that Senate Bills Nos. 49, 149, 158 be taken from the General File and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
Remarks by Senator Raggio.
Motion carried.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR
On request of Senator Amodei, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Maizie Harris Jesse.
On request of Senator Care, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Brad Van Woert.
On request of Senator Carlton, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Frank Kistler.
On request of Senator Jacobsen, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Barry Auman, Karen Alcorn.
On request of Senator James, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Karen Wells.
On request of Senator Mathews, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Mary Jo Meyer, Reid Meyer and Stephen Davis.
On request of Senator McGinness, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kathleen Bates and Mimi Rodden.
On request of Senator O’Connell, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Pat Smith and Karen Craig.
On request of Senator O’Donnell, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kathie Bartlett.
On request of Senator Porter, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Alice Isenberg.
On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Rosemary Regan, Edythe Katz Yarchever, Roger M. Peltyn, Jim Dye, Virginia Dye and Dorothy Souza.
On request of Senator Schneider, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Marcia Neel.
On request of Senator Shaffer, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Joyce Trombley.
On request of Senator Titus, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Joe Aldridge.
On request of Senator Townsend, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to May Mushkin.
On request of Senator Washington, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Jill Berryman.
On request of Senator Wiener, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kris Ganes Coppa.
On request of President Hunt, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Pam Parenti, Lisa Aurora Sacco and Ellie Ahern-Whited.
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Friday, March 5, 1999 at 10:30 a.m. and that it do so in memory of former Senator Jack Regan.
Motion carried.
Senate adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
Approved: Lorraine T. Hunt
President of the Senate
Attest: Janice L. Thomas