THE THIRTY-FIRST DAY
Carson City (Wednesday), March 7, 2001
Assembly called to order at 11:12 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Assemblyman Williams, who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Pastor Stanley Friend.
Father, You are the fountain of wisdom, whose will is good and gracious, and whose law is truth: I ask You to guide and bless our leaders in the Legislature of this State, that they may enact such laws that will please You, to the glory of Your Name and the welfare of the people of this State. In Your Name we pray.
Amen.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
Assemblywoman Buckley 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 Government Affairs, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 202, 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
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
By Assemblymen Tiffany, Smith, Berman, Gibbons, Cegavske, Anderson, Angle, Arberry, Bache, Beers, Brower, Brown, Buckley, Carpenter, Chowning, Claborn, Collins, de Braga, Dini, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Gustavson, Hettrick, Humke, Koivisto, Lee, Leslie, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Parnell, Perkins, Price, Von Tobel and Williams; Senators Rawson, Amodei, Care, Carlton, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Raggio, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 9—Commending the National Association of Women in Construction and declaring March 4 through March 10, 2001, as Women in Construction Week in Nevada.
Whereas, The National Association of Women in Construction was founded in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1955 and is an international association that promotes and supports the advancement and employment of women in the construction industry and currently serves approximately 6,500 members in more than 200 chapters in the United States and Canada, as well as affiliates in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa; and
Whereas, The National Association of Women in Construction Education Foundation offers certification programs, a wide range of publications and training tools, home-study courses, and several programs for children from kindergarten through twelfth grade that introduce students to careers and opportunities in construction in a positive and fun manner while presenting challenges in math, science and design; and
Whereas, The Founders’ Scholarship Foundation of the National Association of Women in Construction awards scholarships each year to students in college who are pursuing construction-related studies and in the past 5 years has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships to both female and male students; and
Whereas, The National Association of Women in Construction works in partnership with other industry associations and governmental entities to promote training among women in the skilled trades, to cooperate in educational programs and to promote businesses owned by women; and
Whereas, The Crystal Vision Award of the National Association of Women in Construction, according to Susan Levy, founder of the award and past national President of the Association, “identifies and honors the men and women who see beyond the invisible barriers that impede the progress of women, especially in nontraditional fields,” and who “demonstrate the courage to act on their vision by gradually breaking down those barriers through policy change, setting precedent and taking risks”; and
Whereas, Local chapters of the National Association of Women in Construction are made up of enthusiastic women working in construction who are excited about the industry and translate their enthusiasm into involvement in various community projects; and
Whereas, The Las Vegas Chapter, Number 74, chartered in 1964, has presented over $150,000 in scholarships to students in the Las Vegas area and has more than 60 members who are active in education regarding the construction industry and are working to raise awareness in the community of the role of women in construction; and
Whereas, The Sparks Chapter, Number 361, chartered in July of 2000 with 31 members, is beginning their mission by recognizing the need to embrace every opportunity to become a productive association for the Reno-Sparks community; and
Whereas, The fourth annual Women in Construction Week, sponsored by the National Association of Women in Construction is scheduled for March 4-10, 2001, and is designed to recognize the strides and contributions women have made in the construction industry, to increase the visibility of women in this industry and to look ahead to further realization of their potential in the future; and
Whereas, The theme of this year’s Women in Construction Week is “Under Construction…Building for Tomorrow” and was selected to describe the current status of women in the industry, to bring awareness to the need for further advancement and acceptance, and to promote the conviction that women are taking an active role in the industry by helping to build the future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the members of the 71st session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend the National Association of Women in Construction for its efforts and programs that promote and support the advancement, visibility and pride of women in the construction industry; and be it further
Resolved, That March 4 through March 10, 2001, is hereby declared as Women in Construction Week in Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Cindy Crawley, CIT, President of the National Association of Women in Construction, Patricia Jacobs, President of Las Vegas Chapter Number 74 and Anne Thompson, President of Sparks Chapter Number 361.
Assemblywoman Tiffany moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Tiffany, Price and Carpenter.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
Assemblywoman Tiffany moved that all rules be suspended and that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 9 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By Assemblyman Bache:
Assembly Bill No. 294—AN ACT relating to juveniles; revising the provisions pertaining to the sealing of juvenile records; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Bache moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics:
Assembly Bill No. 295—AN ACT relating to elections; providing that eligible voters who are elderly or disabled must not be denied the right to participate in elections and to vote privately and independently; requiring the secretary of state and each county and city clerk to provide certain information, instructions and materials, including ballots, in alternative formats that can be used by elderly or disabled persons; requiring all polling places to be accessible to and equipped for use by elderly and disabled voters; excepting disabled voters from certain requirements regarding the voting of absent ballots; requiring registration and voting instructions to be posted at certain locations; requiring absent ballots to be printed in at least 12-point type; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics.
Motion carried.
By Assemblymen Berman, Gibbons, Manendo, Beers, Ohrenschall, Angle, Bache, Brower, Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Claborn, Collins, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Gustavson, Hettrick, Humke, Lee, Leslie, Marvel, McClain, Mortenson, Nolan, Oceguera, Parks, Parnell, Price, Smith, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams; Senators Schneider, Carlton, Amodei, Shaffer and Wiener:
Assembly Bill No. 296—AN ACT relating to gaming; authorizing the Nevada gaming commission to adopt regulations governing the licensing and operation of interactive gaming if the commission first makes certain determinations; providing that a license to operate interactive gaming may be issued only to a resort hotel and that gross revenue received from interactive gaming is subject to taxation in the same manner as gross revenue received from other games; prohibiting a person from operating interactive gaming until the commission adopts regulations and unless the person procures and maintains all licenses required pursuant to the regulations; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Berman moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By Assemblymen Anderson, Parnell, Williams, Leslie, Goldwater, Arberry, Bache, Berman, Buckley, Chowning, Claborn, Collins, Dini, Giunchigliani, Humke, Koivisto, Manendo, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Perkins and Smith:
Assembly Bill No. 297—AN ACT relating to education; increasing the minimum number of school days that the board of trustees of a school district is required to schedule and provide; revising provisions governing apportionments from the state distributive school account to provide money to school districts for professional development; requiring the board of trustees of each school district to establish a program to provide enhanced compensation to employees of the school district who achieve outstanding development in their profession or employment; making various changes regarding the evaluation and admonition of educational personnel; authorizing the transfer of certain sums of money from the state distributive school account to continue the operation of the regional training programs for the professional development of teachers and administrators; making an appropriation for the programs to provide enhanced compensation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Anderson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education.
Motion carried.
By Assemblyman Collins (by request):
Assembly Bill No. 298—AN ACT relating to domestic relations; providing for the establishment of a registry of putative fathers; requiring the division of child and family services of the department of human resources to adopt regulations to administer the registry of putative fathers; revising the provisions governing the adoption of children of putative fathers; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Collins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By Assemblyman Mortenson:
Assembly Bill No. 299—AN ACT relating to elections; revising the period within which county and municipal initiative and referendum petitions must be filed; providing for the appointment of two committees to prepare arguments for and against county and municipal ballot questions in certain counties and cities; revising the provisions relating to the appointment and duties of such committees; requiring the county clerk and city clerk to consult with certain persons before determining whether to reject certain statements in arguments and rebuttals prepared by such committees; requiring the county clerk to perform certain duties of the registrar of voters in certain counties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Mortenson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 300—AN ACT relating to governmental administration; creating a revolving fund for the construction, repair and renovation of school buildings and facilities; authorizing boards of trustees of school districts to apply to the director of the department of administration for a loan or other financial assistance from the revolving fund; making appropriations; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, March 7, 2001
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. 16.
Mary Jo Mongelli
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 16.
Assemblyman Dini moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Dini and Anderson.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Assembly Bill No. 14.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 2 and 3 as sections 3 and 4 and adding a new section designated sec. 2, following section 1, to read as follows:
“Sec. 2. NRS 293.481 is hereby amended to read as follows:
293.481 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 or NRS 295.121 or 295.217, every governing body of a political subdivision, public or quasi-public corporation, or other local agency authorized by law to submit questions to the qualified electors or registered voters of a designated territory, when the governing body decides to submit a question:
(a) At a general election, shall provide a copy of the question, including an explanation of and arguments for and against the question, to each county clerk within the designated territory on or before the third Monday in July preceding the election.
(b) At a primary election, shall provide a copy of the question, including an explanation of and arguments for and against the question, to each county clerk within the designated territory on or before the third Monday in May preceding the election.
(c) At any election other than a primary or general election at which the county clerk gives notice of the election or otherwise performs duties in connection therewith other than the registration of electors and the making of records of registered voters available for the election, shall provide a copy of the question, including an explanation of and arguments for and against the question, to each county clerk at least 60 days before the election.
(d) At any city election at which the city clerk gives notice of the election or otherwise performs duties in connection therewith, shall provide a copy of the question, including an explanation of and arguments for and against the question, to the city clerk at least 60 days before the election.
2. [The requirements of subsection 1
do not apply to any] A question may be submitted after the dates
specified in subsection 1 if the question is expressly privileged
or required to be submitted pursuant to the provisions of
article 19 of the constitution of the State of Nevada , or pursuant to
the provisions of chapter 295 of NRS or any other statute [to be submitted
if proposed after the dates specified.] except NRS
293.482, 354.59817, 354.5982, 387.3285 or 387.3287 or any statute that
authorizes the governing body to issue bonds upon the approval of the voters.
3. A county or city clerk may charge any political subdivision, public or quasi-public corporation or other local agency which submits a question a reasonable fee sufficient to pay for the increased costs incurred in including the question, explanation and arguments on the ballot.”.
Amend the title of the bill, second line, after “held;” by inserting:
“clarifying the period in which a copy, explanation of and arguments for and against certain ballot questions must be submitted to the county or city clerk before an election;”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY¾Makes various changes regarding elections held by local governments. (BDR 31‑418)”.
Assemblyman Bache moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Bache.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Mr. Speaker announced that pursuant to Assembly Standing Rule No. 1, Section 2, subsection (d), Speaker Emeritus Dini would act as presiding officer.
Speaker Emeritus presiding.
Assembly Bill No. 165.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 181.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 252.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 257.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 84.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman de Braga.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 84:
Yeas—41.
Nays—None.
Excused—Williams.
Assembly Bill No. 84 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker Emeritus declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, March 7, 2001
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed Senate Joint Resolution No. 6.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Joint Resolution No. 6.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that all rules be suspended, reading so far had considered first reading, rules further suspended, resolution declared an emergency measure under the Constitution and placed on third reading and final passage.
Motion carried unanimously.
general file and third reading
Senate Joint Resolution No. 6.
Resolution read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Perkins, Parks, Ohrenschall, Mortenson, Gibbons, Carpenter, Nolan and Goldwater.
Roll call on Senate Joint Resolution No. 6:
Yeas—40.
Nays—None.
Excused—Williams.
Absent—Angle.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 6 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker Emeritus declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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 Collen Welsh, David Kearney, Loreen Vasquez, Cindy Gil-Blanco, Dawn Kerr, Anita Moore, Ron Welty, Steffani Aragon, Tara Arnold, Tyler Bannister, David Bell, Cameron Brennan, Conrad Burbank, Luke Carrico, Jake Castillo, Justin Cotton, Karla Dominguez, Ashley Ellis, Brenda Everling, Alexandra Feroah, Peter Fromherz, Maxwell Gevedon, Amber Gibson, Alejandro Gil-Blanco, Kathryn Guinto, Christopher Gurries, Jonathan Kerr, Leslie Masterpool, Cody McCargar, Joshua McCarthy, Christopher McPherson, Ryan Mirch, Krysta Moore, Brianna Olds, Andrew Peterson, Christopher Salas, Heather Sanders, Zachary Turner, Jonathan Wagoner, Michael Welty, Lucy Rosenow, Sandy Isham, Robert Howard, Shelly Anderson, Claran Casbarro, David Elliott, Patricia Elliott, Aida Funk, Sylvia Montalbo, Maria Schaefer, Barbara Vicks, Sally Hedler, Faith Allen, Lisa Zabalegui, Kim Powers, John Powers, James Allen, Jay Anderson, Sonya Arnett, Amy Brandenburg, Calli Brennan, Markus Caligdong, Ginno Carreon, Nicole Casbarro, Brandee Daane, Bonnie Elliott, Janaia Frazier, Carina Funk, Benjamin Gurries, Alexandria Gurule, Joan Howard, Sierra Kerr, Kristie Kirkbride, Kaitlin Klein, Michael Marsala, Kyle Martinmaas, Michael Montalbo, Jason Powers, Lucas Proctor, Justin Reyes, Jessica Sanders, Jonathan Schaefer, Natasha Supancheck, Samantha Vial, Sarah Vicks, Rachel Vosburg, Aitor Zabalegui, Marcela Courtney, Rosie McPherson, Tess Garcia, Gary Garms, Toni Garms, Bob Dohr, Jil Dohr, Mary Ann Gevedon, Linda Anderson, Polly Fraser, Laurie Laguna, Connie Martinmaas, Jill Kopicko, Irene Stambaugh, Debbie Davis, Trevor Anderson, Jesse Angel, Natalie Best, Caitlin Brennan, Christopher Carson, Dominic Casbarro, Jaclyn Davis, Joshua Dear, Guia Delprado, Billy Dohr, Luviginna Dominquez, Shanea Evans, Mikki Fraser, T.J. Garcia, Kari Garms, Therese Genio, Alexander Gevedon, Aaron Gibson, Kelsey Gurries, Raymond Gurries, Christina Koehler, Matthew Kopicko, Holly Laguna, Jacob Martinmaas, Shannon McPherson, Todd Mowry, Alanna Pabon, Jess Peterson, Nicole Stambaugh, Stephanie Turner and Adam Wagoner.
On request of Assemblywoman Freeman, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Angela Padgett.
On request of Assemblyman Humke, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Kirby Burgess and Dan Prince.
On request of Assemblywoman Tiffany, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Linda Harris, Nancy Eaton, Esperanza Stoll-Thompson, Ginger Fausett, Cheryl Blomstrom and Christine Hartman.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the Assembly adjourn until Thursday, March 8, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
Assembly adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
Approved:Richard D. Perkins
Attest: Jacqueline Sneddon