THE FORTY-FIFTH DAY
Carson City (Wednesday), March 21, 2001
Assembly called to order at 11:16 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Pastor Monte Fast.
May the rocks in your field turn to gold. May you never make an enemy when you could make a friend—unless, of course, you meet a fox among your chickens.
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 Constitutional Amendments, to which was referred Assembly Joint Resolution No. 13 of the 70th Session, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Bob Price, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 219, 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 Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 5, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Be adopted.
Douglas A. Bache, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 13, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Ellen M. Koivisto, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Concurrent Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 75, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Ellen M. Koivisto, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 7, 16, 29, 37, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Bernie Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was re-referred Assembly Bill No. 266, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Morse Arberry Jr, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Concurrent Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 29, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Morse Arberry Jr, Chairman
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, March 19, 2001
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed Assembly Bill No. 22; Senate Bills Nos. 161, 190, 260.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 501—AN ACT relating to education; authorizing the board of trustees of certain school districts to submit an advisory question to the voters in the district to determine whether the board of county commissioners should impose certain taxes for the support of school districts; authorizing the board of county commissioners in certain counties to levy certain taxes for the support of school districts; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 502—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Business and Industry for the development of an automated licensing system for real estate agents; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 503—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Business and Industry for the replacement of certain computers in the Office of the Labor Commissioner; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 504—AN ACT making an appropriation to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for the State of Nevada’s share for carrying out the Truckee River Operating Agreement; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 505—AN ACT making an appropriation to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for replacement equipment for the Division of State Parks; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 506—AN ACT making an appropriation to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for maintenance projects at state parks; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 507—AN ACT making an appropriation to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a radio connection between the Nevada State Park System and the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 508—AN ACT making an appropriation to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for new and replacement equipment for the Division of Water Resources; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 509—AN ACT making an appropriation to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a radio connection between the Division of Forestry and the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 510—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for equipment for the suppression of forest fires; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 511—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency for threshold research; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 512—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for costs associated with the transfer of certain child welfare services to Clark County and Washoe County; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 513—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for the development of a long-term strategic plan concerning the health care needs of the citizens of Nevada; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 514—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for an electronic application process for the Nevada Check Up program and Medicaid assistance; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 515—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for assistance in the operation of HIV/AIDS clinics in Reno and Las Vegas; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 516—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for the Medicaid Management Information System; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 517—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for a vehicle, furnishings and equipment for the Division of Child and Family Services; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 518—AN ACT making an appropriation to the University and Community College System of Nevada for the start-up costs for a new state college; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 519—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Taxation for implementation of Phase II of the Business Process Re-Engineering Project; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 520—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Governor’s Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust for the continuation of its educational programs; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 521—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 522—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Buildings and Grounds Division of the Department of Administration for the moving expenses of various agencies to and from the Grant Sawyer State Office Building; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 523—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Motor Pool Division of the Department of Administration for the purchase of additional vehicles; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 524—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Information Technology for phase II of the digital microwave upgrade; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 525—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Supreme Court of Nevada for security system upgrades, a system-wide website and communications infrastructure, and new and replacement equipment; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 526—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Taxation for the purchase of new and replacement equipment; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 527—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Legislative Counsel Bureau for new and replacement equipment and various maintenance projects; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 528—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Aging Services Division of the Department of Human Resources for a wide area network for the offices in Reno and Las Vegas; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 529—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for software and computer equipment for the Nevada rural health communications system; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 530—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for the Welfare Division’s telephone system; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 531—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for a vehicle, furnishings and equipment for the Nevada Youth Training Center within the Division of Child and Family Services; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 532—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for office equipment and remodeling at the Northern Nevada Child and Adolescent Services; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 533—AN ACT making an appropriation to the Department of Business and Industry for the replacement of computers in the Consumer Affairs Division; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
Mr. Speaker announced if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 11:27 a.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 11:31 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Quorum present.
By the Committee on Transportation:
Assembly Bill No. 534—AN ACT relating to regional transportation commissions; increasing the membership of the regional transportation commission in certain less populous counties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Chowning moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Judiciary:
Assembly Bill No. 535—AN ACT relating to civil practice; reducing the court filing fees for a petition to adopt a child with special needs; requiring a court to waive court costs when a petition is filed for the adoption of a child with special needs; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Anderson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Government Affairs:
Assembly Bill No. 536—AN ACT relating to the secretary of state; authorizing the secretary of state to appoint an executive assistant and a chief deputy and authorizing such persons to perform certain duties; limiting the number of deputies the secretary of state may appoint; changing the scope of duties the deputies may perform; removing the requirement that the administrator of the securities division of the office of the secretary of state be a deputy of the secretary of state; providing that the administrator of the securities division is in the classified service of the state; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Bache moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Government Affairs:
Assembly Bill No. 537—AN ACT relating to local governments; authorizing a town board or a board of county commissioners to provide or grant a franchise to provide certain services within an unincorporated town; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Bache moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Government Affairs:
Assembly Bill No. 538—AN ACT relating to metropolitan police departments; authorizing a sheriff to adopt certain policies, procedures, rules and regulations for the administration of a metropolitan police department; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Bache moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 161.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 190.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 260.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Assembly Bill No. 539—AN ACT relating to professions; authorizing the state board of architecture, interior design and residential design to accept satisfactory evidence of registration as an interior designer in another jurisdiction under certain circumstances; repealing certain provisions governing a member of the board who is a residential designer or registered interior designer; providing that a certificate of registration issued to an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer must be renewed annually; revising the qualifications to apply for registration as an architect or registered interior designer; revising the circumstances under which a residential designer may engage in practice as a registered interior designer; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Dini moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Assembly Bill No. 540—AN ACT relating to recreational park trailers; providing for their identification, registration, regulation, taxation and other treatment as recreational vehicles; providing for the issuance of permits for the movement of oversized recreational park trailers; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Dini moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
By Assemblymen Dini, Anderson, Angle, Arberry, Bache, Beers, Berman, Brower, Brown, Buckley, Carpenter, Claborn, Collins, Freeman, Gibbons, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Gustavson, Hettrick, Humke, Koivisto, Lee, Manendo, Marvel, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Parnell, Perkins, Price, Smith, Tiffany and Williams; Senators Amodei, Care, Carlton, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Raggio, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 13—Designating March 21, 2001, as E Clampus Vitus Day at the Nevada Legislature.
Whereas, It has come to the attention of the Nevada Legislature that the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus has maintained its honorable status throughout the known world and especially in this great State of Nevada; and
Whereas, The Ancient and Honorable and Exceedingly Humble Order of E Clampus Vitus has survived the test of time to become one of the longest surviving brotherhoods of men that continues to fulfill a fundamental need in providing protection and kindness while advancing the noble cause of Clamperdom to residents of the Silver State, especially all the “widders” and orphans, and descendants of the argonauts; and
Whereas, The Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus was founded in West Virginia in 1845 by Ephram Bee, owner of a tavern on the National Road, and shortly thereafter the warmhearted brothers affectionately became known as the “Clampin Vipers”; and
Whereas, In 1860, William Stewart founded the first Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Winnemucca Lodge #1, in the Utah Territory, in the unsuspecting peaceful town known as Carson City; and
Whereas, The creed of the Clamproctors, yesterday, as well as today, is “to protect the ‘widders’ and orphans, and MAINLY the ‘widders’”; and
Whereas, The State of Nevada is proud to continue the tradition of 156 years of devoted service with the Nevada chapters which now include the Snowshoe Thomson Chapter of Douglas County, the Julia C. Bulette Chapter of the Comstock, the Lucinda Jane Saunders Chapter of Elko County and the Keheo Chapter of Clark County; and
Whereas, While the tradition and revelry will continue, the members of this body were deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Clamp Patriarch, John W. Riggs, Sr., whose longstanding participation in the activities of this Ancient and Honorable Order will be sorely missed; 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, of whom many are proud members of E Clampus Vitus, do hereby declare March 21, 2001, as E Clampus Vitus Day at the Nevada Legislature, a day to be marked by appropriate revelry and thanksgiving; and be it further
Resolved, That the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus is praised and commended for its contributions to mankind and others, and recognized as an illustrious group of Clampers, Clampatrious, Vituscans and Frolicking Friars who must continue to serve and protect the residents of the Silver State; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Clamp Patriarchs, Peter Van Alstyne and Jerry Robich.
Assemblyman Dini moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Dini, Anderson, Collins and Freeman.
Mr. Speaker announced if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 11:46 a.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 11:57 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Quorum present.
Remarks by de Braga, Cegavske and Price.
Assemblyman Parks requested that the following remarks be entered into the Journal.
Assemblyman Dini:
Mr. Speaker, this is a nice day we’ve always celebrated. This is the fourteenth anniversary of our Legislative Day for the Noble Order of the Clampers. It is a grand organization that really specializes in protecting “widders and orphans” and descendants thereof. I think we do a good job. Some of you ladies are not widows yet, but you might be, so you might be wanting us around. This is a great organization. It’s a lot of fun. We always have this meeting during the legislative sessions so that everyone here can understand the enjoyable time we have together, the celebration of our noble organization’s causes. We’ve had some great people represent the organization over a good number of years.
I’m not the only Clamper here, you know. You don’t have to look at me like that. There are other members of this organization that have gone through this, including the Speaker himself. We hope that tonight, several of the younger gentleman here that have just joined our group will be going in. I’m not sure that the distinguished member from Boulder City and Henderson has signed up yet, but I understand that Mr. Nolan was going to pay for his application and bring him along. I know the other distinguished gentleman from Las Vegas in front of me has given me his check, so he’s locked in.
We always have a good time. We do great things. I’ll never forget when they came to Yerington and put the plaque on my building at the club. Then they did a plaque and donated money to the Jeanne Dini Cultural Center in Yerington and the Mason Valley News building. We can go on and on. In every little community in the state they have participated in these activities. It’s been a good thing for us and it has been a good thing for the communities. I respectfully submit to you that the Clampers are a good organization. We want you to know it’s not all just fun and games. They do many great things, especially in preserving the history of our state. I want to welcome all their members to the Chambers and to this great day. I know tomorrow morning we will all feel much better because we participated.
Assemblyman Anderson:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I picked this shirt specifically with this day in mind and brought it with me to Carson City, recognizing that indeed this particular group would be in front of us; recognizing that it crosses party lines when we’re always willing to help one another. We can always pull our load and reach down and go just a little bit further because that’s what the Clampers do. Some of the historical markers they have placed have led others to recognize the importance of the historical accomplishments. The Beckworth Trail, in particular; their monument was the first on the Beckworth Trail. Their monument was the first on the summit of the Carson Pass. I think the Clampers, while “widders and orphans” are clearly to be worried after, and we have to look out for the good of the brotherhood, we recognize the historical importance of the committee clearly overcomes. As the chairman of the Most Important Committee, I feel confident in saying that.
Assemblyman Collins:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of ACR 13, as well. The Clampers were started over a 150 years ago and that was before we even allowed women the right to vote. I think we have come a long way. We still support you, even more. We continue to lend that support. I’m very proud of the accomplishments of the Clampers and I thank you very much.
Assemblywoman Freeman:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When my colleague from Sparks said that he was wearing his shirt, today, in honor of the group, I remember that Mr. Riggs always wore clothes that were very colorful. I used to tell him that I worried that he was too shy and retiring. At this moment, Mr. Speaker, may ask for a brief recess for the women legislator’s to meet in the caucus room and I’m also inviting any women reporters who are in the Chamber or the building to join us.
Assemblyman de Braga:
Mr. Speaker, to you and through you to this honorable body. I join many of the members of the Nevada Assembly Women’s Caucus who sadly must rise in opposition to ACR 13. Every odd numbered year, a resolution supporting E Clampus Vitus, comes before the Assembly. It asks us to endorse an ancient and mystical order that has at its philosophical core the Goldwater Theorum regarding God-given rights.We have looked for some redeeming social value in the Clampers’ resolution that would enable us to support it. But, we were not successful. Instead, we have come to the conclusion, Mr. Speaker, that their reality check bounced.
Proponents would try to make us believe that compassion, education and the preservation of history are the principles this society was founded on and upholds. We submit to you that the facts are these:
E Clampus Vitus was started prior to 1800 and has existed in some form or other ever since allegedly for the purpose of protecting “widders and orphans,” but, preferably, widders.
Clampers interest in education seldom goes beyond periodic research on why “lite” beer weighs the same as regular beer.
They are patrons of sports, literature and the arts, favoring anything with one ball, two folds or three stooges.
All members have standing of equal indignity, but, obviously, some members are more equal and/or indignant than others. Those who have achieved mediocrity, and therefore, leadership, are reverently referred to as Clampatriarchal Humbugs.
Within their own organization is a strong support group to help Clampers in times of severe difficulty. This is vital to their safety because, following the regular meetings, very few of them can remember the number for 911.
The history of E Clampus Vitus is shrouded in mystery. Is it a historical drinking society or a drinking historical society? No one knows; the debate continues.
To preserve their surreptitious activities, they developed their own secret language which can be deciphered easily by anyone with an IQ higher than celery.For example, their motto: “Per Caritate Viduaribus Orphibusque Sed Prime Viduaribus” translates to “Never let the fact that the widders do not want to be protected deter you,” and their creed “Quia Absurdum” means “Beer: it isn’t just for breakfast, any more.”
Although E Clampus Vitus has existed for more than 200 years, almost none of the history of the order has been recorded. Two theories exist to explain this:
Most Clampers prefer to do their protecting anonymously. In the thousands of meetings held by chapters of ECV, seldom, if ever, has anyone remained functional long enough to take intelligible minutes.In fact the only meeting notes ever found are now in the Smithsonian or some other institution. They were written by an Utmost High Extremely Illustrious Exalted Supreme Grand Secretarial Humbug, who may have been more than a little squiffed, himself, at the time. He wrote, “The roll was called and the members were asked to respond present or not present, as best befitted their circumstance. Many of them appeared to have been stricken with some sort of mental confusion. They were diffonable and romultuatory and I weedle volcranitude understand them.”
The very name of their club may also have been incorrectly recorded. E Clampus Vitus sounds like a disease—a combination, if you will, of the word for a form of dementia coupled with the word for a form of instability, with which many of its members are, from time to time, afflicted. No one knows how the disease is spread. And, Mr. Speaker, no one wants to know how the disease is spread.
In opposing this resolution we do so not because we wish to be equal to men—that would show a lack of ambition. However, in the interest of fairness, we have tried our best to understand men. Like so many other women before us, we failed in that endeavor.
Since time immemorial there has only ever been one woman who actually figured men out, Mr. Speaker, but she died laughing before she could tell anyone.
We were going to move that all rules be suspended, that reading so far be considered more than enough, that there be no further consideration of this measure and that ACR 13 be immediately concurrently referred to Health and Human Resources, NATRAM, Government Affairs and the Ways and Means Committees in some other state; however, on further reflection, we’re certain the bill will pass notwithstanding our objection. So, instead, we are discussing forming our own counter-organization of E Clampus Superioritus whose members will be known as “Lady Bugs.” And, as soon as we decide what it is we want to protect, we will pursue that.
Thank you.
Assemblywoman Cegavske:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I can’t top that. I did want to ask for some clarification as to what the age requirement is. I’ve looked through the resolution and haven’t found any language that would stipulate what the age is. The reason I’m asking Mr. Speaker, is as a mother of two sons, I happen to have one son that is up here and has been lobbied heavily to participate. Of course, as a mother who knows the law, you have to be at least 21 to partake in these type of shenanigans. Just for the Speaker to ask, if he would be more than happy to answer that question—what the age limit is, to see if any of our colleagues are old enough to attend.
Also, we wanted to make sure that you knew that our colleague from District 1 is to blame for the Women’s Caucus today and we are deciding consequences. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Assemblyman Price:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would move that the remarks from our colleague from District 35 be entered into the Ladies Home Journal.
Resolution adopted.
Assemblyman Dini moved that all rules be suspended and that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 13 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Motion carried unanimously.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Assembly Bill No. 541—AN ACT relating to real estate; requiring certain instructors of courses required for the issuance and renewal of a license as a real estate broker, real estate broker-salesman or real estate salesman to be certified by the real estate division of the department of business and industry; prescribing the requirements for certification of those instructors; requiring the real estate commission to adopt regulations governing certification of those instructors; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Dini moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 1 through 3 and inserting:
“Section 1. Chapter 202 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the provisions set forth as sections 2 and 3 of this act.
Sec. 2. 1. A person shall not knowingly possess any component of an”.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 11 through 15 and inserting:
“3. This section does not prohibit a person from possessing, manufacturing or using any material, component, substance or device as required for the performance of his duties related to mining, agriculture, construction or any other valid occupational purpose or if the person is authorized by a governmental entity which has lawful control over such matters to use those items in the performance of his duties.”.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 2 through 9 as sections 4 through 11 and adding a new section designated sec. 3, following section 1, to read as follows:
“Sec. 3. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person shall not possess any explosive or incendiary device or any explosive or incendiary material, substance or component that may be readily converted to an explosive or incendiary device:
(a) In or upon any public street or highway in this state;
(b) In or near any private habitation, public place or any place open to the public; or
(c) In, on or near any public conveyance.
2. A person who violates subsection 1 is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
3. This section does not prohibit a person from possessing, manufacturing or using any material, component, substance or device as required for the performance of his duties related to mining, agriculture, construction or any other valid occupational purpose or if the person is authorized by a governmental entity which has lawful control over such matters to use those items in the performance of his duties.”.
Amend sec. 2, page 1, line 18, by deleting “section 1” and inserting:
“sections 2 and 3”.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, by deleting lines 14 through 16 and inserting:
“explosive or incendiary device with the intent to destroy life or property is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished”.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, by deleting lines 20 through 33 and inserting:
“2. This section does not prohibit a person from possessing, manufacturing or using any material, component, substance or device as required for the performance of his duties related to mining, agriculture, construction or any other valid occupational purpose or if the person is authorized by a governmental entity which has lawful control over such matters to use those items in the performance of his duties.
3. For the purposes of this section [:”.
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the third, fourth and fifth lines and inserting:
“prohibiting possession of any explosive or incendiary device or material, substance or component that may be converted to such a device in certain places; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblymen Anderson and Beers.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Anderson moved that upon return from the printer Assembly Bill No. 105 be placed on the Chief Clerk’s Desk.
Motion carried.
Assemblywoman de Braga moved that Assembly Bill No. 177 be taken from the General File and re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
Assemblyman Bache moved that Assembly Bill No. 101 be taken from the Chief Clerk’s Desk and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Assembly Bill No. 148.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amend section 1, page 1, line 6, after “proceeding” by inserting:
“, including, without limitation, any discovery or other pretrial or posttrial matter involved in the action or proceeding,”.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 12, after “proceeding” by inserting:
“, including, without limitation, any discovery or other pretrial or posttrial matter involved in the action or proceeding,”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 176.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Brown.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 176:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 176 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 301.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Lee.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 301:
Yeas—41.
Nays—Carpenter.
Assembly Bill No. 301 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 4.
Resolution read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Brown and Brower.
Roll call on Assembly Joint Resolution No. 4:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 4 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Resolution ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 6.
Resolution read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Lee.
Roll call on Assembly Joint Resolution No. 6:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 6 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Resolution ordered transmitted to the Senate.
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, March 21, 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. 22.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 22.
Assemblyman Dini moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Dini, Anderson, Carpenter, Buckley, Giunchigliani and Collins.
Assemblyman Parks moved that the following remarks be entered into the Journal.
Assemblyman Dini:
Mr. Speaker, I became acquainted with John Riggs a few years back, working on various projects. It was mostly through his affiliation with the Rifle and Pistol Association and his membership in the National Rifle Association. We worked on several bills over the course of our years here in the Assembly. He was in my office a week before he passed away and we had one of our frank discussions. One thing about John and I, we could talk about things, call each other a few names, express ourselves accordingly and then walk out as friends. We talked about the recent election and the dispute between the State Pistol Association and the National Rifle Association on their recent endorsements. I said, “John, before the next election would you mind coming up for a one on one in Political Science so I can give you a little lesson and you can avoid the embarrassment of endorsing the wrong candidates.” I dealt with him on a lot of different legislation and in various organizations and found he was always an honest man. I was proud to be with him in the Masonic Order and Kerak Temple and the Knights Templar. He had a wonderful Knights Templar outfit, a full dress with all the old hats and heavy uniforms he wore. He was at the cornerstone laying of the addition to this building in full regalia. He was a very dedicated Nevadan, a good honest man, and someone we are going to miss around here because he was a good man for the State of Nevada.
Assemblyman Anderson:
I also rise in support of the resolution. Mr. Riggs and I, obviously because of his railroad background, found common topics to discuss. In terms of one of my hobbies of collecting railroad memorabilia, we often found ourselves at auctions bidding on the same items. The thing about John, to which I think the Speaker Emeritus has already alluded, was his passionate belief in his causes. You have to admire anybody who believes so passionately in what they do that they will take on whoever it is to further their cause, yet later be able to pass you in the hallway and not have a grudge he would carry forever. I think that quality speaks to what a real Nevadan is all about and what this Legislature is all about. While he and I could disagree about more things than we agreed on, I always enjoyed the discussions with him and always found him to be an honest, straightforward person. I mourn his passing and support the resolution.
Assemblyman Carpenter:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too rise in support of SCR 22. John Riggs was always here, and he and I used to have great discussions. We were usually on the same side on issues. He really was a great defender of our Second Amendment rights, and we are going to miss him.
Assemblywoman Buckley:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too rise in support of SCR 22. Mr. Riggs was quite an individual. He brought life to our process by his colorful presence and his keen understanding of issues that were very important to him and this state. We missed him on the previous resolution, and the state will miss him as well.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too rise in support of SCR 22. As my colleague from Sparks noted, Mr. Riggs and I agreed to disagree on many issues, but he was always a delightful character, both through dress and his ability to never hold a grudge. He had always offered to teach me how to use a gun and how to shoot. I told him my husband still had not given me the key to the gun cabinet so it wouldn’t do any good. I suspect that is still in the law the Speaker and former majority leader put into a bill. He always did this teasing, knowing that I took the opposing position. It never colored or affected our relationship and I support this legislation.
Assemblyman Collins:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too rise in support of SCR 22. I knew John Riggs and during the time spent with him in my office or in the halls, we worked for many of the same issues. It was fun to hear him discuss railroads and old fire trucks and some of the other things he enjoyed. It is sad that he is not here, the example he left in the halls for legislators, lobbyists, and others left this a nicer place. It would be a better place for all if more of the folks in the halls followed his example. The honesty and commitment that he carried and demonstrated in this building make me grateful we are recognizing him.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF ASSEMBLY FLOOR
On request of Assemblyman Brower, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Michael Bishop, Hannah Bishop, Joann Bishop, Evie Bishop, Paul Bishop, Daniel Bishop, Cameron Marin, Marci Marin, Nathan Demuth, Jason Smith, Jessie Smith, Ashely McLaughlin, Jolene McLaughlin, Matthew Lawrence, Zachary Steele, Jordon Steele, Elizabeth Ziese, Zachariah Ziese, Adam Guddat, Alicia Guddat, William Feltner, Faith Lorenz, Bethany Davie, Talla Youngstrom, Elizabeth Anderson, DeAnn Rife, David Rife, Joanne Heslop, Christopher Heslop, Joseph Schwedhelm, Tarasa Schwedhelm, Mickey Smith, Sarah Smith, Dani Smith, Shannon Bow, Deena Bow, Barry Bow, Vance Bow, Sandy Steele, Nancy Ziese, Simeon Ziese, Anna Ziese, Frances Guddat, Rose Feltner, David Feltner, James Lorenz, Sandy Lorenz, Samuel Lorenz, Carol Sherman, Alexandra Williams, Janelle Davie, Leah Davie, Lori Youngstrom, Erica Youngstrom, Karen Anderson, Danica Anderson, Debbie Rife, Kathy Heslop, Kate Schwedhelm, Steven Hawley, Allandra Thibault, Austin Thibault, Christine Barnes, Charlene Barnes, Morgan Peterson, Megan Lee, Paige Lee, Cassie Pearson, Cecelia Pearson, Jessica Combos, Luke Combos, Melody Simon, Heather Simon, Joel Simon, Ryan Simon, Taylor Ford, Aubrey Ford, Gina Hawley, Traci Thibault, Ariana Thibault, Amelia Thibault, Nita Barnes, Rhonda Holland, Nathan Holland, Luke Holland, Jonjo Holland, Mary Peterson, Drew Peterson, Karen Lee, Sue Barnes, Jonathan Barnes, Rachel Barnes, Marita Sanders, Bryce Sanders, Tricia Pearson, Jacob Pearson, Julie Combos, Linda Simon, Julianne King, Colton King, Maureen Ford, Tegan Ford and Carson Ford.
On request of Assemblyman Dini, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jerry Robich, Danny Coyle and Michael A. Hines.
On request of Assemblyman Lee, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Travis Bow and Tyler Pearson.
On request of Assemblywoman Parnell, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Alice Fisher, Kathaleen McGlone, Robert Barlow, Cody Barr, Mason Bondi, Bud Bushgens, Elizabeth Collins, Dominic Cooper, Kayli Crump, Ryan Cruse, Shannon Earwood, Danae Eckart, Mireya Gallegos, Kelly Hazard, Ariel Heinz, Krista Helterbrand, Lainey Henderson, Alex Herzing, Nicole Keller, Megan May, Zachary Nalapo, Anthony Pisani, Racheal Reynolds Strange, Austin Sears, Tyler Simms, Beau Stevens, Alex Wasserman, Joseph Weaver and Sarah White.
On request of Assemblyman Price, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Thomas Welsh.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the Assembly adjourn until Thursday, March 22, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
Assembly adjourned at 12:33 p.m.
Approved:Richard D. Perkins
Attest: Jacqueline Sneddon