THE FORTY-SIXTH DAY
Carson City (Thursday), March 22, 2001
Assembly called to order at 11:09 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Assemblyman Anderson , who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Pastor Monte Fast.
The four ideas are devotion, mystic or universal law, cause and effect, and natural rhythm. Nam. Myoho. Renge. Kyo.
Amen.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
Assemblyman Parks 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 Ways and Means, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 267, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Morse Arberry Jr, Chairman
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 passed Assembly Bill No. 107; Senate Bill No. 47.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 13.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
By Assemblymen McClain, Price, Buckley, Giunchigliani, Parnell, Anderson, Arberry, Bache, Berman, Cegavske, Chowning, Claborn, Collins, de Braga, Freeman, Gibbons, Goldwater, Koivisto, Lee, Leslie, Manendo, Marvel, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Oceguera, Parks, Perkins, Smith, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams:
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 11—Proposing to amend the Constitution of the State of Nevada to allow the legislature to authorize this State to operate a lottery for the support of public education.
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, Jointly, That section 24 of article 4 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
[Sec:] Sec. 24. 1. Except as otherwise provided in [subsection 2,] subsections 2 and 3, no lottery may be authorized by this State, nor may lottery tickets be sold.
[2. The State and the political subdivisions thereof shall not] No political subdivision of this State may operate a lottery.
2. The legislature may authorize persons engaged in charitable activities or activities not for profit to operate a lottery in the form of a raffle or drawing on their own behalf. All proceeds of the lottery, less expenses directly related to the operation of the lottery, must be used only to benefit charitable or nonprofit activities in this state. A charitable or nonprofit organization shall not employ or otherwise engage any person to organize or operate its lottery for compensation. The legislature may provide by law for the regulation of such lotteries.
3. The legislature may authorize a lottery to be operated by this State. If the legislature authorizes such a lottery, the legislature shall, by law:
(a) Provide that tickets for such a lottery may only be sold in an establishment that holds a nonrestricted gaming license.
(b) Provide for the creation of a fund in the state treasury for the deposit of all proceeds from the lottery.
(c) Provide for the disbursement of all money in the fund, less expenses directly related to the operation of the lottery, to the school districts in this State in a fair and equitable manner.
(d) Ensure that the money in the fund is used only to supplement and not to replace the money that a school district would otherwise receive from this State.
(e) Ensure that a school district which receives money from the fund uses the money only to supplement and not to replace the money that the school district would otherwise expend for:
(1) Increases in the salaries and other compensation of licensed teachers and other educational personnel employed by the school district;
(2) Textbooks, library books, and instructional supplies and materials;
(3) Educational technology; and
(4) Renovation and repair of school buildings and facilities.
Assemblywoman McClain moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Constitutional Amendments.
Motion carried.
By Assemblymen Price, Anderson, Angle, Arberry, Bache, Beers, Berman, Brower, Brown, Buckley, Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Claborn, Collins, de Braga, Dini, Freeman, Gibbons, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Gustavson, Hettrick, Humke, Koivisto, Lee, Leslie, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Parnell, Perkins, Smith, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams; Senators Jacobsen, Amodei, Care, Carlton, Coffin, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Raggio, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 14—Commending all Nevada firefighters who fought the wildland fires in Nevada and other western states during the 2000 fire season.
Whereas, With weather conditions throughout the 2000 fire season both hotter and drier than normal, causing fuels such as grasses, leaves and pine needles to be extremely flammable, Nevada and other western states suffered great losses because of wildland fires; and
Whereas, The normal weather pattern was affected by La Nina, leaving in her wake the potential for a devastating fire season, with high winds and lightning adding fuel to the already hazardous fire conditions; and
Whereas, In the 2000 fire season, Nevada had over 1,000 fires that burned 635,715 acres of land, with over 7 million acres burned nationwide, almost double the 10-year average, causing some to declare that fire season one of the most severe in the nation’s history; and
Whereas, The ruthless wildland fires had a critical impact on the residents of our state, with the lives of many people endangered and their homes destroyed, the destruction of forests and vegetation, and the devastation of wildlife and their habitats; and
Whereas, With many of the western states burning at the same time, these ferocious fires were contained through the heroic efforts of our firefighters, struggling to control existing fires while new ones were reported every day; and
Whereas, With temperatures sometimes nearing 100 degrees and erratic winds increasing the danger of fighting the fires, the courageous firefighters worked to stop the spread of the fires; and
Whereas, Under the most difficult conditions, with manpower, aircraft, supplies, equipment and other resources spread very thin, our firefighters managed to quell the fires after a long, exhausting fight; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That it is important to recognize the firefighters from the Nevada Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, State Fire Marshal Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service and Forest Service, as well as the professional firefighters from various other local, state and federal agencies and the countless volunteers, who joined together to fight these fires; and be it further
Resolved, That the residents of the State of Nevada will be forever grateful to all the brave men and women who put their lives on the line in the most difficult of circumstances, working in unison with firefighters from other states and nations to contain the fires in all the western states; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the chief officers of the Nevada Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, State Fire Marshal Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service and Forest Service.
Assemblyman Price moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Price, Gibbons, Oceguera, Marvel, Carpenter, Chowning, Angle and Dini.
Assemblywoman Buckley requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblyman Price:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is an honor to be able to recognize all of the efforts, work, and danger that face our firefighters throughout this nation and in the West, particularly after last year. As you know, they fought fires across many millions of acres, not only in Nevada, but in other states as well. Some of the fires were very close to home here. I had to drive towards Elko and we drove by some of the many thousands of acres that were burned in that area. It’s just wonderful that they were able to protect so much of our lives and property. I think that our recognition of these fine Nevadans and people, the fine firefighters from all over the United States is long overdue. I would encourage everyone to please support this resolution.
Assemblywoman Gibbons:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the resolution. Many of the constituents I’m pleased to represent, many close friends, and myself, saw the heroic efforts that the firemen made last year during the August fire. In fact, they rescued my three dogs. Unfortunately, they were unable to rescue the big dump truck that ended up demolishing my garage. I’m very honored to have them protecting us. They literally risk their lives in their efforts.
The homes were surrounded by flames and they were able to save them and the families and pets and animals and horses. They really put forth an excellent effort in saving lives at great risk to themselves. I thank them for their efforts, and I salute them.
Assemblyman Oceguera:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise in support of ACR 14. As many of you know, in my daytime job I’m a firefighter. It compares nothing to the forest firefighters and wildland firefighters. These men and women carry packs of up to 100 pounds up steep mountain terrain. They basically use a shovel to put out these fires. What we do is nothing compared to them. I would just like to add my support.
Assemblyman Marvel:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise in support of ACR 14. So many of these devastating fires were in my district. I certainly appreciate the efforts our firefighters and all the teams and the cooperative effort they put forth in trying to extinguish those fires. I think we’ve learned some lessons from these fires. I think we’re going to be looking at having our state agencies work with the federal agencies, and have a better plan for range management so we can avoid these devastating fires in the future. Again, thank you gentlemen and ladies who were involved in the firefighting.
Assemblyman Carpenter:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, want to support ACR 14. I especially want to recognize those volunteers who were out on those fire lines. I don’t know whether you could really classify ranchers who were trying to save their range and their livestock as volunteers but they were the people out there right along with the other firefighters and agencies. I’ve done that many times, myself. It is a harrying experience. I do know what dangers they face. I want to echo the sentiments of my colleague from Battle Mountain that we need to get a better handle on how we manage the lands. If we don’t, these fires will continue for many generations.
Assemblywoman Chowning:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise in support of ACR 14. Along with some of my colleagues, I had the privilege this past year to participate in NACO’s rural Nevada tour. As we traveled along the roads, it was devastating and heartbreaking to see the thousands and thousands and thousands of acres of land that was scarred in our state. Our state did not receive the national attention from the media that the state to our west did, and we had far more damage. As we traveled along, I was able to see, not only our personnel, but also personnel from many other states that were here trying to help solve our problems. I would like to say thank you on behalf of all Nevadans to the other states for providing their personnel. I would like to thank the families of our firefighter personnel for all of the sacrifices that they give for us every day.
Assemblywoman Angle:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of ACR 14 as well. My husband was a BLM firefighter, and for over 10 years he fought many range fires in Nevada. I am glad that Assemblywoman Chowning mentioned the families of these firefighters. From the time fire season begins in the early spring until it is over, we see our family members go off to very dangerous situations. We don’t know about them and are not in communication during that time. I know my husband carried a pack and a pulaske, dug up sagebrush, made fire rings, and was in the line during the dropping of retardants. There is a lot of danger in firefighting, and the families of firefighters make a lot of sacrifices. I am glad we are finally recognizing the peril these men put themselves in and the sacrifices of the men and their families.
Assemblyman Dini:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of the resolution. I was involved in volunteer firefighting for about 13 years in my hometown of Yerington. I know what these firefighters go through and I especially commend the volunteers for the work they do throughout this state. I think there are about 5000 members of the Nevada State Firemen’s Association in our state who are ready to go wherever a fire happens. We had one of these fires last summer in my district that went from Storey County clear to Fernley, about 20 miles. It burned across the top and burned the best feed they had for the wild horses. Our firefighters, both paid and volunteer, do a great job. They are excellent supporters for our communities. You shouldn’t be a fireman when you get old because walking around with one of those pumps on your back and hitting those spot fires is a tough job. You have to be in shape and you have to be young, aggressive, and alert like my distinguished colleague from southern Nevada. He is the right age to be out there fighting fires, but not us old men. I want to commend the fire service throughout this state, professional and volunteers, for the outstanding job they do. We hope we can support them from a legislative standpoint to see that they are ready, have the equipment and manpower to do the job.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
Assemblyman Price moved that all rules be suspended and that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 14 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Speaker announced if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 11:32 a.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 11:40 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Quorum present.
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 5.
Assemblyman Bache moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblyman Bache.
Resolution adopted.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By the Committee on Government Affairs:
Assembly Bill No. 542—AN ACT relating to state purchasing; requiring the state board of examiners to establish, by regulation, the original cost of certain personal property of the state; creating the surplus property administration account in the state purchasing fund; 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 Health and Human Services:
Assembly Bill No. 543—AN ACT relating to the administration of public health; creating an advisory committee to oversee subsidies for the provision of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical services; setting forth the duties of that committee; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Koivisto moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Assembly Bill No. 544—AN ACT relating to the administration of public health; revising provisions relating to the program of subsidies for the provision of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical services to senior citizens; increasing the maximum amount of the authorized subsidy; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Koivisto moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Assembly Bill No. 545—AN ACT relating to public health; directing the development of an additional subsidized state program to provide prescription drugs and pharmaceutical services to senior citizens with low incomes as an option to the existing insurance-based program; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Koivisto moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 47.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Assembly Bill No. 13.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Amendment No. 48.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sec. 3 as sec. 5 and adding new sections designated sections 3 and 4, following sec. 2, to read as follows:
“Sec. 3. NRS 450.550 is hereby amended to read as follows:
450.550 As used in NRS 450.550 to 450.750, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Board of trustees” means:
(a) A board of hospital trustees:
(1) Elected pursuant to NRS 450.620 [;] and a physician who is appointed pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 450.640, if applicable; or
(2) Appointed pursuant to NRS 450.625 [;] and a physician who is appointed pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 450.640, if applicable; or
(b) A board of county commissioners, if that board enacts an ordinance which provides that the board of county commissioners is, ex officio, the board of hospital trustees [.] , and a physician who is appointed pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 450.640, if applicable.
2. “District hospital” means a hospital constructed, maintained and governed pursuant to NRS 450.550 to 450.750, inclusive.
Sec. 4. NRS 450.640 is hereby amended to read as follows:
450.640 The board of trustees may:
1. After the board is formed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 450.620 or 450.625, increase the number of members who serve on the board by appointing, as a voting member of the board, one physician who is the chief of staff of physicians for a district hospital. The term of office of a member who is appointed pursuant to this subsection is 2 years, commencing on the date of appointment by the board of trustees. A vacancy in the term of a member appointed pursuant to this subsection must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
2. Appoint a chief executive officer and necessary assistants for each hospital, and fix the compensations of such persons.
[2.] 3. Employ physicians, surgeons and interns, as the board determines necessary, and fix their compensation.
[3.] 4. Remove such appointees and employees.
[4.] 5. Remove persons who are appointed or employed pursuant to this section.
6. Control the admission of physicians, surgeons and interns to the staff by promulgating rules, regulations and standards governing such appointments.”.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
“AN ACT relating to hospitals; authorizing the appointment of a physician to serve on the board of trustees of a public hospital or a county hospital district under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY—Revises provisions governing membership of boards of trustees of public hospitals and county hospital districts. (BDR 40‑436)”.
Assemblywoman Koivisto moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Koivisto.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 29.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 75.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Amendment No. 65.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 3, after “division” by inserting:
“, in consultation with the state board of health,”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 16, by deleting “and”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 21, by deleting the period and inserting:
“; and
(h) Consist of any other component deemed suitable and appropriate by the health division.”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 4 and 5 and renumbering sections 6 and 7 as sections 4 and 5.
Amend sec. 6, page 3, by deleting lines 8 through 10 and inserting:
“shall, not later than February 1, 2003, publish the state cancer plan required pursuant to section 1 of this act and submit it to the director of the legislative counsel bureau for transmittal to the 72nd session of the Nevada legislature.”.
Amend sec. 8, page 3, by deleting lines 19 to 22 and inserting:
“Sec. 6. This act becomes effective on July 1, 2001.”.
Amend the title of the bill, third line, by deleting “making appropriations;”.
Assemblywoman Koivisto moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Koivisto.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 219.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, March 22, 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. 23.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 23.
Assemblywoman Freeman moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Freeman, Goldwater, Cegavske, Chowning, Marvel, Gibbons, Buckley, Humke, Dini, Price, Carpenter and Mr. Speaker.
Assemblywoman Buckley requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblywoman Freeman:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s with great pleasure that I introduce to the Assembly today, Dr. Joseph Crowley and his wife Joy. I first met Dr. Crowley in the late 1970s, although I see here he moved to Reno about the same time I did. Their children went to school with my children. They have lived in my district for many years. One of the things that I think really struck me about Joe and Joy Crowley, from the very beginning, was they did not move into the big mansion over in southwest Reno, as all the other presidents had done; they chose to stay in their house next to the university. They always have been very much a part of the community.
Their children are very much a part of our community, as well. Their son Tim is a lobbyist for the Mining Association. They have daughters who are teachers. They have always been part of our community and they have always been very helpful to those who live in our area. They work with the university, whether it was with the softball program for the women at the university, or when fraternity boys were acting up around the campus. Whatever it was, Joe was always there for us. I will stand aside so others may compliment Joe as well. We’ll miss you, Joe.
Assemblyman Goldwater:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in strong support of SCR 23. Dr. Crowley has become the University of Nevada, Reno, almost. When we look at our institutions, they are just people and they are made up of people. Dr. Crowley has made the University of Nevada, Reno and all its alumni proud—proud to be supportive of the university; proud to be a product of the university; proud to be from the State of Nevada; proud to be a part of any program he has ever been associated with. He’s done it in a humble fashion. I think any of us whose family is from Reno, who are supportive of the university, take pride, not only in Dr. Crowley and his family, but in his accomplishments. I look forward to supporting this resolution.
Assemblywoman Cegavske:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I stand in support of SCR 23. I also want to commend Dr. Crowley for all the things that he has done. I’ve enjoyed working with and getting to know him since I’ve been in session and from working in higher education. Also, I want to thank him for his guidance in helping me as a mom, with my son, who is in his second year at UNR. When I went to the parent orientation, he was quick to tell me that I could not start a PTA, I could not be a room mother or a dorm mother. He does allow me on the campus now, however.
Assemblywoman Chowning:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I stand in strong support, also, of SCR 23. I am a graduate of the University of Nevada at Reno. When I graduated, however, it was known as the University of Nevada. I was part of a study abroad program. I would like to congratulate and thank Dr. Crowley for making ours one of the largest in the nation. That means our students are ambassadors for our state, in other countries all across the world. So, I would like to thank him for that. I would also like to thank Dr. Crowley for being a wonderful ambassador for our state. He honors us every day—as he has for all these many, many years—with his service and with all his wonderful fundraising efforts to enhance education for our students. I join with everyone else in saying, “Thank you, Ambassador Crowley.”
Assemblyman Marvel:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s a pleasure to support SCR 23. I’ve had an opportunity to work with Dr. Crowley for the last 20 years on the money committee. I will say one thing about Joe: when he testified for the committees, we knew very well that he was telling the gospel truth. Joe, we are sorry to see you step down as president, but it is going to be a pleasure working with you in your new role as a lobbyist for the whole system. I think it shouldn’t go unnoticed, the fact that Joe has made the University of Nevada a premier school of education. Thank you very much for your dedicated service.
Assemblywoman Gibbons:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of SCR 23 honoring Dr. Joe Crowley and the brains and the work behind Dr. Crowley, his wife, Joy Crowley. They came here in 1967. The University of Nevada was a great university and it’s even a greater university because of his leadership. I do want to remind this body that it still is the University of Nevada.
Assemblywoman Buckley:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise in support of SCR 23. It’s rare when you have an individual able to do all that Dr. Crowley has done for the institution and for our state. He’s done a tremendous job and has really put the University of Nevada, Reno on the map and it’s a tribute, to not only the community in Reno, but to the entire state. Over the last several years, sometimes you hear some sniping in southern Nevada about all that Dr. Crowley has been able to accomplish. I feel that I’m able to say here today that, in part, that sniping was due to jealously of his skills and of his leadership. Even when those comments were made, everyone who said them wanted Dr. Crowley to be running their own institution—because of his leadership and everything he has been able to do. We will miss you. We are still glad we have you in our halls.
Assemblyman Humke:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise to support SCR 23 and to honor this outstanding individual. I am just proud to say that I am a fellow Iowan and also proud to say that I followed Joe to the University of Iowa. I’m happy to say I joined him out here. It has been a pleasure to know the entire family. We thank you for your service. Thank you.
Assemblyman Dini:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It is certainly my pleasure to rise in support of this resolution. I think in 1979, when he was selected to be the president of UNR, that I took one look at him and said, “This guy is going to be like when I was going to school there. About a two-year tenure and he’s gone.” He outlasted me. It’s because of his hard work and his dedication to the whole university system. It was just a few years ago that our sister institution down in southern Nevada had a few problems. I remember him being here that year, lobbying for both institutions, equally. He took care of the problems that had to be taken care of at both ends of the state. It’s really fitting that he is now, while retired as president, lobbying for the entire university system. I think he can be credited with helping develop a real fine university system—not only UNR, but the entire system. This because of his hard work and his honesty and dedication. He has the most credibility of any university official that I have ever seen appear before the money committees in this august body. I wish him and Joy a good retirement. It’s always nice to see him working the halls still. Congratulations on a good tenure as president of UNR.
Assemblyman Price:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It’s also an honor to rise in support of SCR 23. Dr. Crowley, we all appreciate and recognize the wonderful job you have done over the years. I did not go to the university of Nevada; in fact, I didn’t go to any. I have gotten somewhat of an education around here, over the years. I have to say that everyone recognizes the wonderful, outstanding job you have done for Nevada and the university over the years. As I think back, I have observed that you used your wonderful influence and your ability to great effect. You are probably the only person that I can think of that ever was able to keep a handle on that group called the Board of Regents. I have to tell you, I think that’s a really good job for a guy who had to spend a few years down there in Fresno—we know about those Fresno people. We have one of those over in the Governor’s mansion, don’t we? In all seriousness, it’s just wonderful. This is long overdue. Thank you so much.
Assemblyman Carpenter:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I want to rise in support of the resolution. I want to thank Joe for all he’s done for rural Nevada and especially his support of our community college in Elko. Thank you again, Joe.
Mr. Speaker requested the privilege of the Chair for the purpose of making the following remarks:
I offer my support for the resolution as well, Dr. Crowley. This is not about northern Nevada or southern Nevada—it’s about Nevada. His efforts will long be remembered. You can often tell a person by their friends and their colleagues, and the support they have. This resolution speaks directly to that. I thank you for your service.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Assembly Bill No. 266.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Arberry moved that Assembly Bill No. 266 be taken from the General File and placed on the Chief Clerk's desk.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 13 of the 70th Session.
Resolution read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 7.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 16
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 29.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 37.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 101.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Lee and Dini.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 101:
Yeas—40.
Nays—None.
Excused—Anderson, Beers—2.
Assembly Bill No. 101 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 148.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Brower, Buckley, Goldwater and Brown.
Potential conflict of interest declared by Assemblymen Brower, Brown, Buckley, Humke and Ohrenschall.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 148:
Yeas—40.
Nays—None.
Excused—Anderson, Beers—2.
Assembly Bill No. 148 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Signing of Bills and Resolutions
There being no objections, the Speaker and Chief Clerk signed Assembly Bill No. 22; Senate Bill No. 64.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF ASSEMBLY FLOOR
On request of Assemblyman Dini, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Domenic Dini.
On request of Assemblyman Hettrick, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Stacey Prez and Regina Scott.
On request of Assemblyman Nolan, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Dr. John Rhodes, M.D. and Gioia Rhodes.
On request of Assemblyman Price, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Steve Robinson, Bryon Slobe and Mike Dondero.
On request of Assemblywoman Gibbons, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Ryan Bailey, Joey Bright, Brianne Dos Reis, Elvia Garcia, Lee Hampton, Jacob Johannessen, Sara Johnson, Artone Lebard, Alyssa Lee, Michael Lovett, Marcella Mayfield, Amanda Nolte, Jose Orozco, Catherine Reno, Francis Reno, Marisol Rodriquez, Jalendra Shrestha, Sara Smith, Jenna Wirshing, Matthew Barker, Margaret Boulton, Alexandria Chuan, Philip Dayhin, Robert Evanson, Oscar Farfan, Jeffrey Fiddler, Jennifer Hansen, Samantha Hayek, Rachel Juell, Ana Linares, Mac Little, Sergio Melchor, Anthony Morrey, Katherine Preston, Robert Read, Tara Sallee, Joe Sanders, Joseph Scafidi, Lauren Shumaker, Justin Siri, Lindsay Smith, M.C. Waite, David Wolfe, Paul Nielsen, Frank Daykin, Jan Reed, Debbie Bell, John Morrey and Marilyn Morrey.
On request of Assemblyman Marvel, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to General Doug Byington and General Gordon R. Sullivan.
On request of Assemblywoman Tiffany, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Mary Berkheiser.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the Assembly adjourn until Friday, March 23, 2001 at 10:30 a.m.
Motion carried.
Assembly adjourned at 12:26 p.m.
Approved:Richard D. Perkins
Attest: Jacqueline Sneddon