THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST DAY
Carson City (Wednesday), May 16, 2001
Assembly called to order at 11:11 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Assemblywoman Gibbons, who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Captain Steve Mitchell.
Holy Father, we thank You for all of the blessings you have graciously given to us in the days gone by, and we thank You for the blessings that You have in store for us as we face the future. Today, we come before You praying for Your leadership so that we might give ourselves and all that we are into Your service. We thank You for an opportunity to serve and for the privilege of being able to help others. May You be glorified in the work we do, we pray in Your Precious Name.
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 Elections, Procedures, and Ethics, to which were referred Assembly Bill No. 665; Senate Bill No. 57, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Chris Giunchigliani, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 424, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Also, your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 540, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Ellen M. Koivisto, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 182, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Bernie Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 467, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Marcia de Braga, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 119, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Also, your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 219, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Vonne S. Chowning, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Concurrent Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 558, 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, May 15, 2001
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed Assembly Bills Nos. 86, 183, 200, 266, 299, 400, 427, 476, 481, 497, 535, 538, 542, 549, 586, 631, 646, 657, 663; Senate Joint Resolution No. 13.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate amended, and on this day passed, as amended, Assembly Bill No. 337, Amendment No. 713; Assembly Bill No. 361, Amendment No. 653; Assembly Bill No. 487, Amendment No. 660; Assembly Bill No. 639, Amendment No. 710; Assembly Bill No. 660, Amendment No. 688, and respectfully requests your honorable body to concur in said amendments.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day concurred in the Assembly Amendments Nos. 204, 667 to Senate Bill No. 77.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Notice of Waiver
A Waiver requested by Senator Mark A. James.
For: Senate Bill No. 571.
To Waive:
Subsection 1 of Joint Standing Rule No. 14 (2 BDRs from Assemblymen and 4 BDRs from Senators requested by 8th day).
Subsection 2 of Joint Standing Rule No. 14 (50 BDRs for committees of each house requested by 22nd day).
Subsection 1 of Joint Standing Rule No. 14.2 (dates for introduction of BDRs requested by individual legislators and committees).
Subsection 1 of Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3 (out of final committee of house of origin by 71st day).
Subsection 2 of Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3 (out of house of origin by 82nd day).
Subsection 3 of Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3 (out of final committee of 2nd house by 106th day).
Subsection 4 of Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3 (out of 2nd house by 113th day).
Subsections 1 and 2 of Joint Standing Rule No. 14 and Joint Standing Rules Nos. 14.2 and 14.3 (all of the above).
Has been granted effective: May 11, 2001.
William J. Raggio Richard D. Perkins
Senate Majority Leader Speaker of the Assembly
Mr. Speaker announced if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 11:18 a.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 11:19 a.m.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Quorum present.
By Assemblymen Giunchigliani, Anderson, Angle, Arberry, Bache, Beers, Berman, Brower, Brown, Buckley, Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Claborn, Collins, de Braga, Dini, Freeman, Gibbons, Goldwater, Gustavson, Hettrick, Humke, Koivisto, Lee, Leslie, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Parnell, Perkins, Price, Smith, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams:
Assembly Resolution No. 13—Commending former Assemblyman George Holbrook Hawes for his public service.
Whereas, George Holbrook Hawes, born in Skowhegan, Maine, on April 10, 1904, has served the people of the State of Nevada in various public capacities for over 50 years; and
Whereas, George Hawes was elected by the residents of White Pine County as a member of the Nevada Assembly from 1951 through 1954; and
Whereas, During his years of legislative service, George Hawes served on the Assembly Standing Committees on Fish and Game, Labor, Public Health and Public Morals, and State Libraries; and
Whereas, George Hawes sponsored a number of important pieces of legislation during his years of legislative service, including creation of the Roadside Park and Rest Area Program along Nevada’s highways and providing for Nevada’s Fish and Game Commission to establish Cooperative Game Management Areas in cooperation with private landowners; and
Whereas, George Hawes was the primary sponsor of important legislation during the 1953 Legislative session, which included amending the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax Act to provide that the county’s share of the tax not be used for administrative expenses, conferring upon the Chief Parole and Probation Officer the full powers of a peace officer throughout the state, and amending the Fish and Game Law to provide that beaver and otter could not be taken in the open trapping season; and
Whereas, During the campaign for the presidential election in 1952, George Hawes arranged and coordinated one of the largest public celebrations in the history of Ely and White Pine County in honor of Patricia Ryan Nixon, a native of White Pine County and wife of the vice presidential nominee, Richard Milhous Nixon, the running mate of presidential candidate, General Dwight David Eisenhower; and
Whereas, In 1988, at the age of 84, George Hawes was elected by the voters as a hospital trustee for the Carson-Tahoe Hospital and, during the 10 years he served as a trustee, was instrumental in such projects of the hospital as the construction of the women’s and children’s wing, purchase of the Sierra Professional Center, establishment of the Carson Rehabilitation Center and construction of the Minden Medical Center; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That George Holbrook Hawes is hereby commended by the members of the 71st session of the Nevada Legislature for his many years of service to others, including the 4 years he served the residents of Nevada in the Nevada Assembly; and be it further
Resolved, That George Hawes is congratulated for serving as an inspiration to all and as a role model for seniors throughout this state to remain actively involved in their community; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to George Hawes as he begins his 98th year and continues in his service to others.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Giunchigliani, Carpenter, Parnell, Chowning and Freeman.
Assemblyman Parks requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I think this resolution gives a really brief capturing of what George Hawes has done for the State of Nevada. It came to my attention last week, when we had some of the women here from the Carson City Democratic Club, that George was celebrating his birthday the next day. I felt it was appropriate to recognize him. I hope my colleague that represents Carson City and I will deliver this to him at the nursing home where he is currently residing.
George was a progressive individual. He lived in the rurals. He also lived in Clark County. He came back to the rurals. He was one of those individuals that really understood the entire State of Nevada. And even though he was a “yellow dog” Democrat, he always worked with Republicans regardless of where they were, because he wanted to work on behalf of native Nevadans and Nevadans everywhere. In addition to that, I think that the key line in this resolution recognized that George stayed active all through his years until what slowed him down a little bit now; otherwise, he’d still be sitting in the back of this room watching the proceedings. He was here every session that I had served until he fell somewhat ill. I just wanted to give some simple recognition to George and ask you all to do the same.
Assemblyman Carpenter:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of AR 13. George Hawes came from the State of Maine, from where my folks also came. George Hawes was my teacher in White Pine County. I guess I can say that George taught me well; some of you might think he didn’t do too well. I personally think he did really well. He was a great guy and I certainly miss him here in the halls of the Assembly. When my fellow Assembly members go to deliver this resolution, I sure would be glad to accompany you. Thank you.
Assemblywoman Parnell:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I applaud my colleague from Las Vegas to bring this resolution before the Body. I think the great thing about George, and everybody in Carson City that was even a little bit politically involved knew, were the years that George gave to the political process. I think we should honor anyone who sticks with it and tries to do what is right and tries to make life better for so many people. It was only about a year ago that they had a celebration at Carson Tahoe Hospital in his honor. He showed up in his wheelchair and was still telling people what he thought they should be doing. I applaud that energy from anyone. Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore.
Assemblywoman Chowning:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I, too, rise in support AR 13. I really miss, as we all do, Mr. Hawes coming here. Almost every single session he came to visit. If you remember, he was dressed in an absolutely dapper fashion. Usually red. Red tie. Vest that was plaid. He just gave honor to all of us by the way he acted and the way he dressed. He held great respect for this Body and showed great respect for us and we really miss him being here. Thank you.
Assemblywoman Ohrenschall:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I join in supporting AR 13. I particularly wish to applaud George Hawes for his unfailing belief that the political process does, in fact, help to improve society. That is something that he’s proved as both a politician and as a lobbyist in all aspects of his life. Thank you.
Assemblywoman Freeman:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I remember meeting George, I think it was my first session. I was elected the same year as my colleague from Elko. I remember during that period of time he was a hospital trustee. That is one of the reasons he came to me besides the fact the was a “yellow dog” Democrat, as my colleague from Las Vegas pointed out. I wanted to ask, are any of his relatives here? They’re not? Well, I didn’t know he was in a nursing home. If anyone sees him, please tell him hello.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
By Assemblymen Perkins, 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, Price, Smith, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams; Senators Raggio, Amodei, Care, Carlton, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 34—Recognizing May 16, 2001, as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in Nevada.
Whereas, Of all the promises America offers, none is more precious or more elusive than the right to be free from crime and violence; and
Whereas, The dedicated men and women who have chosen law enforcement as a career face extraordinary risk and danger in preserving our freedom and security; and
Whereas, Seeing a need to honor those who died trying to make a safer life for American citizens, on October 1, 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating National Police Week and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day; and
Whereas, In 1994, the United States Congress and President William J. Clinton approved Public Law 103-322 directing that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15 each year as a special tribute to the brave men and women who died upholding our laws and preserving public safety; and
Whereas, This year marks the 13th annual candlelight vigil held at the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., where, each year since 1982, thousands gather to salute all of America’s law enforcement heroes, both past and present; and
Whereas, During the week of May 13 through May 19, 2001, National Police Week will be observed throughout the nation to increase public awareness of the duties, responsibilities, hazards and sacrifices of our nation’s peace officers and to provide the opportunity to appreciate the heroic men and women who have dedicated their lives to preserving public safety; and
Whereas, As part of the observance of National Police Week, May 16, 2001, has been designated as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in Nevada to commemorate those noble officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community; and
Whereas, The tragic loss felt when a peace officer is killed in the line of duty is expressed in these poignant words from a poem by Harry Koch:
Yes, somebody killed a policeman today,
It happened in your town or mine.
While we slept in comfort behind our locked doors,
A cop put his life on the line.
Now, his ghost walks a beat on a dark city street,
And he stands at each new rookie’s side.
He answered the call and gave us his all,
And a part of America died.
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 recognize May 16, 2001, as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in the State of Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That during the week of May 13 through May 19, 2001, all residents of this state are urged to attend the ceremonies honoring those persons who gave their lives while preserving our safety, and are encouraged to express appreciation to those who continue to face death every day in their dedication to making Nevada a safer place in which to live.
Assemblyman Perkins moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Perkins, Hettrick, Goldwater, Chowning, Anderson, Gustavson, Nolan, Cegavske, Oceguera and Ohrenschall.
Assemblyman Parks requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblyman Perkins:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I know it’s no secret that in my day job I work in a law enforcement capacity. It’s with that experience that I bring to you the comments I’m going to make in support of this resolution. In 1861, when Nevada was still a territory, we lost the first law enforcement officer in the line of duty. Since then, we have lost almost 100 more. Twenty have been lost in my brief tenure as a law enforcement officer for the City of Henderson. I truly do appreciate those who put forth the efforts in our communities to create a safer environment for all of us. Let me, as well, provide my heartfelt thanks to those who made the memorial on our capitol grounds a reality. I remember what a struggle it was to bring that about.
We enjoy the quality of life and the relative safety that we do, in our own communities, today because of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. I remember where I was and how I felt each and every time I heard about one of the members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. I can remember the officer’s names, where I was standing or sitting and the circumstances of what I was doing at the time. It’s one those things that engrains in your mind when someone in a family like that is lost.
They’re not perfect. We hire them from the human race. They make mistakes and sometimes face criticism. That’s okay, but we always need to remember why they’re here and what they are doing. Every single day that they go out to provide a safer community for us, they face the potential of not coming home.
Let me finish, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore, by indicating to you that as much as we would pray that another tragedy will not occur and we will not add another name to that memorial just north of here—we know that it is not going to happen. It is inevitable. It’s the society we live in. I think it is important that we remember those who have given their lives for us and we remember why they did it and that we always remember them; that we remember their names. We have these services every year so that our children and our grandchildren will understand who they were, what they stood for, and how important it is to our entire collective society and our quality of life. For those reasons, and many more, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore, I urge support of this resolution.
Assemblyman Hettrick:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of ACR 34. I think most of you know when I had my son on the floor. I am quite proud of him. He’s a police officer in Douglas County. I certainly fear for the possibility of his name being added to something like this, so I just would rise and say we owe the people involved in protecting us a vote of our gratitude and our recognition of their efforts. Thank you.
Assemblyman Goldwater:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of this resolution. I was just starting out in the Legislature and got a phone call from my father, who was a lifelong Las Vegan. He came to Las Vegas in the early 1950s. He said, “David, I have an interesting problem. I used to be on a board in the mid-1960s, they called it the “Blue Coats.” The “Blue Coats” was an organization that was formed to help out the families of fallen law enforcement officers. In those days, apparently, he explained to me, we didn’t do much to take care of the families and the people that were left behind when law enforcement officers made the ultimate sacrifice. The problem he had was that the balance in the “Blue Coat” account over the course of 20 years of accruing interest and not spending any principal, had grown too high. They didn’t know what to do with the money. They needed to figure out a way to invest the money some place else and find a way to give it away. I think I ended up recommending some scholarship programs or something like that.
It brought to mind how far we have come in appreciating what law enforcement officers do for us. Now we have programs in state government, federal government, and county government that provide for these things that at one time were not provided for. A lot of people will say we can’t thank you enough. That is true. We can thank law enforcement officers by providing them with the resources they need to do their jobs; and understanding for the things the Speaker pointed out—it’s not a perfect world and there’s a great deal more that goes on in this world then we sometimes have the understanding of. So, we need to have the ability to understand, provide them with proper pay, with proper benefits and to make sure that we always remember very few of us put our lives on the line every day when we go to work. Those people that do put their lives on the line deserve special appreciation from the people who benefit from it.
Assemblywoman Chowning:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I stand in firm support of this resolution and in support of all of our law enforcement officers. Most especially, in the honor of a young man in my city named Raul Alexjandro, who was tragically cut down at only 23 years of age. It’s very, very hard at any age, but at 23 your life has just begun. He was so very, very proud of the work that he planned on doing for the rest of his life. Now there has been a school named after him and that’s just one of the ways our city has chosen to honor him. Thank you.
Assemblyman Anderson:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of the resolution. As the chairman of the committee that sends police officers in harms way, it would be negligent of me not to support the resolution. In listening to the other speakers I note the tremor of the voice in my colleague from District 39 and the emotional response from my colleague from District 28. I am mindful of the fact that the families of these men have to live in the shadow of the reality they don’t want to talk about—that their beloved is going out into the world. It is when you least expect it that call is going to come. When they come here, look at these memorials, and listen to these remarks, it seems hollow compared to the sacrifice they make each and every day. I rise not only to support the officers who do this for us, but the families who have to stay and live. It is a small little salute that we can give for the sacrifice that these men make and have made for our State and our country.
Assemblyman Gustavson:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I also rise in support of ACR 34. Many of you already know that I have a daughter and her husband that are in law enforcement; therefore, I stand in great support of this resolution. We have many great men and women that are willing to go out there and put their lives on the line for us, to protect us, you and I, from our everyday living. We never know what could happen to them. As a parent of one who is in law enforcement you never know when that phone call may come. You pray hopefully everyday that it never will come. I do stand in support of this resolution and ask everyone else to support it.
Assemblyman Nolan:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I, too, rise in support of this resolution. Having worked alongside many of these people during my career in the emergency services, I have had the unfortunate duty to respond to many of them when they have been injured. I remember at the age of 19 responding to the first police officer shooting at the Mark Twain Bar in Las Vegas where an undercover officer was shot. As we were rushing him to the hospital he asked me to relate to his family that he loved them and to tell that to his family. He passed away before we got to the hospital. Unfortunately, I saw that scene a number of times—responding to two police officers shot in a bar in North Las Vegas, and to officer Mark Carey who was gunned down while pursuing a suspect.
To see these fallen men and women, the proud strong icons of our law and justice system, gives me a sinking feeling. For each one injured we eat away a little bit at the system of law in this country. It is terrifying to know that there are people out there whose purpose is to do these people harm. To whatever degree we in this body can afford them the protection and support they deserve, I know it is our commitment to do so. On behalf of myself, and I’m sure I can say all of the good and peace loving citizens in this State we commend you. Thank you for the work that you do every day. Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore.
Assemblywoman Cegavske:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of ACR 34. It has been my privilege to get to know several of the officers through the Southwest Area Command. I sit on the advisory board. I have also been able to do some of the ride-alongs. If you have not gone on a ride-along with Bobby G you have not had a ride-along experience. I was also able to go on one of the drug raids. I realized that for over a year’s time these officers from all facets had to plan what they were going to do, how many different things they had to think of, what would go right, what would go wrong and then knowing that they really didn’t know for sure what was going to happen in each stop. I got to know each officer individually and know what they go through and what their families must go through each time they walk out the door. I stand in great admiration of all of them. I thank every one of them for what they do and who they are. I want to share with this body that my youngest son told us on Sunday that he is applying for the cadet school. I am very proud of him and support him. Thank you.
Assemblyman Oceguera:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, like several of my colleagues have been in the public safety business for several years. I was lucky enough to get on at an early age, right after college. One of my good friends tried for several years to get into public safety. We were college buddies; we were in the fraternity together and got hazed, which we can’t do any more because of legislation we have enacted. I wrote him a letter of recommendation to get on the North Las Vegas Police Department. He rode with me, I rode with him. I was unfortunate enough to be called to his demise. It is the same colleague my friend from North Las Vegas described, Raul Alexjandro. It was very difficult to put my thoughts together when thinking about this resolution. One of the worst calls you can ever go on is a call of an officer down. I stand in support of this resolution and the men and women who serve.
Assemblywoman Ohrenschall:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, support ACR 34. Having had the honor and privilege of teaching many classes of criminal law and criminal evidence to police officers at the Clark County Community College, I can tell you I don’t know any other group of individuals who are so dedicated to the community. They are so willing to assist, not just by risking their lives in areas of law enforcement, but also on their own time on anything that needs to be done. I am totally overwhelmed by what I have seen among these officers.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that all rules be suspended and that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 34 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Motion carried unanimously.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 13.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18.
Assemblywoman Parnell moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Parnell.
Resolution adopted.
Assemblyman Parks moved that the reading of histories on all Bills and Joint Resolutions on the Second Reading File and the General File be dispensed with for this legislative day.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Assembly Bill No. 69.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Ways and Means:
Amendment No. 393.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 3, renumbering sec. 4 as sec. 7 and adding new sections designated sections 1 through 6, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
“Section 1. Chapter 31A of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. The state treasurer shall charge an obligor a fee of $2 for each withholding of income for the payment of support made by an employer pursuant to this chapter.
2. All such fees received by the state treasurer from employers pursuant to NRS 31A.080 must be accounted for separately in the state general fund.
3. The account created pursuant to subsection 2 must be administered by the state welfare administrator. The money in the account must be distributed among the welfare division and the district attorneys of the respective counties of this state pursuant to regulations adopted by the state welfare administrator pursuant to NRS 425.365.
Sec. 2. NRS 31A.070 is hereby amended to read as follows:
31A.070 1. The enforcing authority shall mail, by first-class mail, a notice to withhold income to an obligor’s employer:
(a) If the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 31A.025 apply, immediately upon determining that the obligor is delinquent in the payment of support; or
(b) If the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 31A.025 do not apply, immediately upon the entry of the order of support.
2. If an employer of an obligor does not begin to withhold income from the obligor after receiving the notice to withhold income that was mailed pursuant to subsection 1, the enforcing authority shall mail, by certified mail, return receipt requested, another notice to withhold income to the employer.
3. A notice to withhold income may be issued electronically and must:
(a) Contain the social security number of the obligor;
(b) Specify the amount to be withheld from the income of the obligor;
(c) Specify the [amount of the fee] amounts of the fees authorized in NRS 31A.090 [for the employer;] and section 1 of this act;
(d) Describe the limitation for withholding income prescribed in NRS 31.295;
(e) Describe the prohibition against terminating the employment of an obligor because of withholding and the penalties for wrongfully refusing to withhold pursuant to the notice to withhold income;
(f) Specify that, pursuant to NRS 31A.160, the withholding of income to enforce an order of a court for child support has priority over other proceedings against the same money; and
(g) Explain the duties of an employer upon the receipt of the notice to withhold income.
Sec. 3. NRS 31A.080 is hereby amended to read as follows:
31A.080 An employer who receives a notice to withhold income shall:
1. Withhold the amount stated in the notice from the income due the obligor beginning with the first pay period that occurs within 14 days after the date the notice was mailed to the employer and continuing until the enforcing authority notifies him to discontinue the withholding;
2. Deliver the money withheld to the enforcing authority within 7 days after the date of each payment of the regularly scheduled payroll of the employer; [and]
3. Notify the enforcing authority when the obligor subject to withholding terminates his employment, and provide the last known address of the obligor and the name of any new employer of the obligor, if known[.] ;
4. Deduct from the amount paid to the obligor the fee set forth in section 1 of this act; and
5. Deliver to the state treasurer, at least quarterly, all money deducted as fees pursuant to subsection 4.
Sec. 4. NRS 31A.090 is hereby amended to read as follows:
31A.090 1. A notice to withhold income is binding upon any employer of an obligor to whom it is mailed. To reimburse the employer for his costs in making the withholding, he may deduct $3 from the amount paid the obligor each time he makes a withholding.
2. If an employer receives notices to withhold income for more than one employee, he may [pay the] consolidate the amounts of money that are payable to:
(a) The enforcing authority [the amounts withheld] and pay those amounts with one [check, but he] check; and
(b) The state treasurer and pay those amounts with one check,
but the employer shall attach to [the] each check a
statement identifying , by name and social security number, each obligor
for whom payment is made and the amount transmitted for that obligor.
3. An employer shall cooperate with and provide relevant information to an enforcing authority as necessary to enable it to enforce an obligation of support. A disclosure made in good faith pursuant to this subsection does not give rise to any action for damages resulting from the disclosure.
Sec. 5. NRS 425.365 is hereby amended to read as follows:
425.365 The administrator [may] :
1. May adopt such regulations and take such actions as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
2. Shall adopt regulations governing the distribution of money in the account created pursuant to section 1 of this act among the division and the district attorneys of the respective counties of this state.
Sec. 6. The amendatory provisions of this act apply to a withholding of income for the payment of support for a child that is withheld on or after July 1, 2001.”.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
“AN ACT relating to children; imposing a fee each time an employer withholds income for the payment of support for a child; providing for the collection and administration of that fee; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY—Imposes fee each time employer withholds income for payment of support for child. (BDR 3‑110)”.
Assemblyman Arberry moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblymen Arberry and Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Assembly Bill No. 605.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 2.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 28.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 51.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 739.
Amend sec. 29, page 22, line 17, by deleting “$125.” and inserting “$75.”.
Amend sec. 75, page 37, line 17, by deleting “$125.” and inserting “$75.”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 54.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Transportation:
Amendment No. 668.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 13 through 15 and inserting:
“registered in that county. The money may be used by the county only:
(a) For programs that are approved by the board of county commissioners for the adoption of animals and for the spaying and neutering of animals.
(b) To make grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out the programs described in paragraph (a).”.
Assemblywoman Chowning moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Chowning.
Amendment adopted.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Transportation:
Amendment No. 745.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 4 and 5 as sections 5 and 6 and adding a new section designated sec. 4, following sec. 3, to read as follows:
“Sec. 4. Sections 2 and 3 of Senate Bill No. 414 of this session are hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2. NRS 482.216 is hereby amended to read as follows:
482.216 1. Upon the request of a new vehicle dealer, the department may authorize the new vehicle dealer to:
(a) Accept applications for the registration of the new motor vehicles he sells and the related fees and taxes;
(b) Issue certificates of registration to applicants who satisfy the requirements of this chapter; and
(c) Accept applications for the transfer of registration pursuant to NRS 482.399 if the applicant purchased from the new vehicle dealer a new vehicle to which the registration is to be transferred.
2. A new vehicle dealer who is authorized to issue certificates of registration pursuant to subsection 1 shall:
(a) Transmit the applications he receives to the department within the period prescribed by the department;
(b) Transmit the fees he collects from the applicants and properly account for them within the period prescribed by the department;
(c) Comply with the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 4; and
(d) Bear any cost of equipment which is necessary to issue certificates of registration, including any computer hardware or software.
3. A new vehicle dealer who is authorized to issue certificates of registration pursuant to subsection 1 shall not:
(a) Charge any additional fee for the performance of those services;
(b) Receive compensation from the department for the performance of those services;
(c) Accept applications for the renewal of registration of a motor vehicle; or
(d) Accept an application for the registration of a motor vehicle if the applicant wishes to:
(1) Obtain special license plates pursuant to NRS 482.3667 to 482.3825, inclusive, and section 1 of Senate Bill No. 54 of this session and section 1 of this act; or
(2) Claim the exemption from the governmental services tax provided pursuant to NRS 361.1565 to veterans and their relations.
4. The director shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. The regulations adopted pursuant to this subsection must provide for:
(a) The expedient and secure issuance of license plates and decals by the department; and
(b) The withdrawal of the authority granted to a new vehicle dealer pursuant to subsection 1 if that dealer fails to comply with the regulations adopted by the department.
Sec. 3. NRS 482.500 is hereby amended to read as follows:
482.500 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 or 3, whenever upon application any duplicate or substitute certificate of registration, decal or number plate is issued, the following fees must be paid:
For a certificate of registration $5.00
For every substitute number plate or set of plates 5.00
For every duplicate number plate or set of plates 10.00
For every decal displaying a county name .50
For every other decal, license plate sticker or tab 5.00
2. The following fees must be paid for any replacement plate or set of plates issued for the following special license plates:
(a) For any special plate issued pursuant to NRS 482.3667, 482.3672, 482.3675, 482.370 to 482.376, inclusive, or 482.379 to 482.3816, inclusive, and section 1 of Senate Bill No. 54 of this session and section 1 of this act, a fee of $10.
(b) For any special plate issued pursuant to NRS 482.368, 482.3765, 482.377 or 482.378, a fee of $5.
(c) For any souvenir license plate issued pursuant to NRS 482.3825 or sample license plate issued pursuant to NRS 482.2703, a fee equal to that established by the director for the issuance of those plates.
3. A fee must not be charged for a duplicate or substitute of adecal issuedpursuant to NRS 482.37635.
4. The fees which are paid for duplicate number plates and decals displaying county names must be deposited with the state treasurer for credit to the motor vehicle fund and allocated to the department to defray the costs of duplicating the plates and manufacturing the decals.
5. As used in this section:
(a) “Duplicate number plate” means a license plate or a set of license plates issued to a registered owner which repeat the code of a plate or set of plates previously issued to the owner to maintain his registration using the same code.
(b) “Substitute number plate” means a license plate or a set of license plates issued in place of a previously issued and unexpired plate or set of plates. The plate or set of plates does not repeat the code of the previously issued plate or set.”.
Amend sec. 5, page 4, by deleting lines 7 through 11 and inserting:
“Sec. 6. 1. This section and sections 1, 3 and 5 of this act become effective on July 1, 2001.
2. Section 2 of this act becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2001.
3. Section 4 of this act becomes effective at 12:02 a.m. on July 1, 2001.
4. The amendatory provisions of this act expire by limitation on July 1,”.
Assemblywoman Chowning moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Chowning.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 163.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 730.
Amend sec. 2, page 1, line 5, by deleting:
“zoning regulations and”.
Amend sec. 3, page 1, by deleting lines 13 and 14 and inserting:
“the enforcement of building codes pursuant to NRS 278.570, 278.573 and 278.575, the city or”.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, by deleting lines 24 through 26 and inserting:
“inspection of structures and the enforcement of building codes pursuant to NRS 278.570, 278.573 and 278.575, the city or county shall, by resolution, establish the”.
Amend sec. 9, page 3, line 46 by deleting:
“For such purpose” and inserting:
“For [such] the purpose of the inspection of structures and the enforcement of building codes by means of the withholding of building permits,”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY—Makes various changes to provisions relating to enforcement of building codes by cities and counties. (BDR 22‑240)”.
Assemblyman Bache moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Bache.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 267.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 283.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 327.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 358.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 378.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 396.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Transportation:
Amendment No. 724.
Amend sec. 2, page 1, by deleting lines 6 through 11 and inserting:
“vehicle, behind which five or more vehicles are formed in a line, shall, to allow the vehicles following behind to proceed, turn off the roadway:
(a) At the nearest place designated as a turnout by signs erected by the public authority having jurisdiction over the highway; or
(b) In the absence of such a designated turnout, at the nearest place where:
(1) Sufficient area for a safe turnout exists; and
(2) The circumstances and conditions are such that the driver is able to turn off the roadway in a safe manner.”.
Amend sec. 6, page 3, by deleting lines 9 and 10 and inserting “subsection 1.”.
Assemblywoman Chowning moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Chowning.
Amendment adopted.
The following amendment was proposed by Assemblyman Gustavson.
Amendment No. 738.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 7 and 8 as sections 8 and 9 and adding a new section designated sec. 7, following sec. 6, to read as follows:
“Sec. 7. NRS 486.231 is hereby amended to read as follows:
486.231 1. The department shall adopt standards for protective headgear and protective glasses, goggles or face shields to be worn by the drivers and passengers of motorcycles and transparent windscreens for motorcycles.
2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, when any motorcycle, except a trimobile or moped, is being driven on a highway, the driver and passenger shall wear protective headgear securely fastened on the head and protective glasses, goggles or face shields meeting those standards. Drivers and passengers of trimobiles shall wear protective glasses, goggles or face shields which meet those standards.
3. When a motorcycle or a trimobile is equipped with a transparent windscreen meeting those standards, the driver and passenger are not required to wear glasses, goggles or face shields.
4. When a motorcycle is being driven in a parade authorized by a local authority, the driver and passenger are not required to wear the protective devices provided for in this section.
5. When a three-wheel motorcycle, on which the driver and passengers ride within an enclosed cab, is being driven on a highway, the driver and passengers are not required to wear the protective devices required by this section.
6. A driver of a motorcycle is not required to wear protective headgear if he:
(a) Is 21 years of age or older; and
(b) Is licensed to drive a motorcycle.
7. The passenger on a motorcycle is not required to wear protective headgear if:
(a) The passenger is 21 years of age or older; and
(b) The driver of the motorcycle is not required to wear protective headgear.”.
Amend the title of the bill, seventh line, after “circumstances;” by inserting:
“limiting the requirement for drivers and passengers of motorcycles to wear protective headgear;”.
Assemblyman Gustavson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Gustavson.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore announced if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 12:11 p.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 12:20 p.m.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Quorum present.
Amendment lost on a division of the House.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consideration of Senate Amendments
Assembly Bill No. 361.
The following Senate amendment was read:
Amendment No. 653.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 4 through 12 and inserting:
“(a) Shall, on or before February 16 of each year, file with the department a statement showing the gross yield and claimed net proceeds from each geographically separate operation where a mineral is extracted by that person during the calendar year immediately preceding the year in which the statement is filed.”.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 18 and 19 and inserting:
“(a) Show the claimed deductions from the gross yield in the”.
Amend section 1, page 2, lines 4 and 5 by deleting:
“subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a) of”.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 9 through 14.
Amend sec. 5, page 5, by deleting line 7 and inserting:
“Sec. 5. NRS 362.145 is hereby repealed.”.
Amend the text of repealed sections by deleting the text of NRS 362.115.
Assemblyman Goldwater moved that the Assembly concur in the Senate amendment to Assembly Bill No. 361.
Remarks by Assemblyman Goldwater.
Motion carried by a constitutional majority.
Bill ordered enrolled.
Assembly Bill No. 337.
The following Senate amendment was read:
Amendment No. 713.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 15, after “violation.” by inserting:
“The court in any such action may, in addition to any other relief or reimbursement, award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.”.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 5 and adding a new section designated sec. 5, following sec. 4, to read as follows:
“Sec. 5. 1. This section and sections 1, 2 and 4 of this act become effective on July 1, 2001.
2. Section 3 of this act becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 2001.”.
Assemblyman Dini moved that the Assembly concur in the Senate amendment to Assembly Bill No. 337.
Remarks by Assemblyman Dini.
Motion carried.
Bill ordered enrolled.
Assembly Bill No. 487.
The following Senate amendment was read:
Amendment No. 660.
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 16, after “5” by inserting “working”.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 42, after the semicolon by inserting “and”.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 44, by deleting “candidate; and” and inserting “candidate.”.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, by deleting lines 45 and 46.
Amend sec. 8, page 6, line 25, after “5” by inserting “working”.
Amend sec. 9, page 7, line 21, after the semicolon by inserting “and”.
Amend sec. 9, page 7, line 23, by deleting “candidate; and” and inserting “candidate.”.
Amend sec. 9, page 7, by deleting lines 24 and 25.
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the sixth and seventh lines and inserting:
“documents is removed from the ballot and disqualified from his office; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY—Makes various changes concerning challenges of qualifications of certain candidates for office. (BDR 24‑586)”.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved that the Assembly concur in the Senate amendment to Assembly Bill No. 487.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Giunchigliani.
Motion carried.
Bill ordered enrolled.
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 6.
The following Senate amendment was read:
Amendment No. 675.
Amend the preamble of the resolution, page 2, line 1, by deleting “567” and inserting “805”.
Amend the preamble of the resolution, page 2, line 3, by deleting “567;” and inserting “805;”.
Amend the preamble of the resolution, page 2, line 5, by deleting “567” and inserting “805”.
Assemblywoman Chowning moved that the Assembly concur in the Senate amendment to Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 6.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Chowning.
Motion carried.
Bill ordered enrolled.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Senate Bill No. 420.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 482.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 740.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 16 through 18 and renumbering sections 19 and 20 as sections 16 and 17.
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the third and fourth lines and inserting:
“requirements; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
“SUMMARY—Establishes prohibited and required conduct of person who uses skateboard park. (BDR 40‑415)”.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 558.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, May 16, 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. 46.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 47.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 48.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 46.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Anderson, Humke, Smith, de Braga and Cegavske.
Assemblyman Parks requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblyman Anderson:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I think those of us who have been here, remember that Jeanne was one of the hardest working employees at the Legislative Counsel Bureau. She made herself available to legislators and staff at the Legislature, no matter what the task. Although she was extremely busy and worked well into the night to complete her work, Jeanne never hesitated to take the time to assist anyone who asked—many times going beyond what was requested with the thoroughness that extended to all her efforts.
In addition to being an excellent employee, which many of our people are clearly aware of, Jeanne enjoyed living life. She had an enormous love for animals and she loved traveling. You could see a sparkle in her eyes whenever she spoke about her dogs or her trips with her family and her loved ones.
Finally, Jeanne was a wonderful lady who enjoyed people and made friends easily. She gave enormously of her time to her friends and was always there to listen and give words of hope, advice and of her great wealth of knowledge about the fiscal matters of our area and its impact upon education.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore, I was deeply saddened, as we all were, earlier this session when I heard of Jeanne’s passing. I know she was respected and admired by all the members of this Body. We have all lost a wonderful friend. I think a park in her memory, of Jeanne, is a very appropriate way to honor this lovely lady. The particular park they have in mind is a lovely setting and I think reflects the character content of the lady that this resolution reflects.
Assemblyman Humke:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of SCR 46. I was taken by the ideas expressed in the resolution of Jeanne looking out on the park. I think the idea expressed in the resolution of naming the park after her is just a wonderful idea—one of the truly good ideas that can come out of this Legislature. I second all the remarks made by the representative from Sparks. I would remind the members of Jeanne. She knew the education system so well in our State, that she was the one, along with the legislators involved, that knew how to reform the education system because she knew it so well. Personally, I heard her give many briefings to legislative committees and it was just a sincere pleasure to listen to her speak—to make the complex understandable for some of us at the Legislature. She certainly will be missed. Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore.
Assemblywoman Smith:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of SCR 46. It’s funny, because I have been connected to Jeanne Botts since I was a young girl. She was actually one of the Senior Leaders at my 4-H camp when I was in elementary school. Later, when she served on the Humboldt County School Board, I was serving on the Lander County School Board. Most importantly, when I became chairperson of the Council to Establish Academic Standards, I think my second meeting was with Jeanne Botts. I just thought, “Oh, my gosh!” She cracked the whip and kept us moving and in shape on that standards council for a long time. She was a walking encyclopedia and reference for us. She never tired. We had, as most people know, a very difficult first year at least. Jeanne persevered with us. I appreciated it very, very much. I can’t think of a better thing to do than to name a park in her honor. As a citizen of Sparks, I will do what I can to help make that happen.
Assemblyman de Braga:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of SCR 46 as well. It was my great pleasure to work closely with Jeanne Botts for several sessions—specifically on Legislative Education Committee and on the school district crisis in White Pine County. I was so impressed with her remarkable intelligence and her absolutely sparkling sense of humor. She could never be stumped with a question, she confronted problems with grace and resolve and she was always amazingly calm.
A little over a year ago, she and I attended a public meeting and we were both in wheelchairs. I had just had an accident at the time. Jeanne wheeled over to me to tell me how sorry she was that I had been injured. That about put me in tears. In spite of the rigors of her own terminal illness, she was genuinely concerned about my minor problem.
We watched her become more and more disabled, but with that wonderful mind still intact. I can’t begin to imagine how she endured what she endured. She will be long remembered here for her contributions to this process, but even more lasting will be the memory of her unbelievable courage, which should serve as inspiration to us all. To name a park for her would be most fitting. It would reflect her peaceful personality and would be the perfect tribute to this truly great lady.
Assemblywoman Cegavske:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of SCR 46. It was my pleasure to spend my first session in 1997 getting to know Jeanne Botts. She was incredible, especially the knowledge she had on education issues. It is such a loss for the State of Nevada. She was one who knew everything about education, whether you agreed with her or not. She could debate you and take you to task on any subject that had to do with education. She was strong, she was composed—always. I not only enjoyed working with her but learning from her. In every educational bill that we look at and we address, I definitely think of Jeanne and often think to myself, “What would she think about this issue? Where would she direct us? Where would she send us to look for more information?” With that, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore, just to say that she is missed and is a colleague that we all will remember. Thank you.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 47.
Assemblywoman Parnell moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Parnell.
Assemblyman Parks requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblywoman Parnell:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. Dr. William Van Patten served both our country and this community well. After serving in the United States Air Force he began his very long, distinguished 39-year career as one of Carson City’s local, respected optometrists. He also found 11 years of his life to give to the Carson City School District. It was there that I first met Dr. Van Patten. I came here in 1976 and started substituting and got involved politically early on in the school district and he was at that point in time still serving on the board.
He did find a couple of years to enjoy himself after he retired. He spent much of his time golfing, often in Palm Springs. But I look at Dr. Van Patten’s life and I really have to say, and his children don’t know I’m going to say this, but I think perhaps his children are his greatest legacy. Both decided to follow in their father’s footsteps and join the medical arena. His son is now a respected local dentist—my dentist. His daughter has taken his place, and has become a very well respected, wonderful local optometrist. I urge you all to support this resolution on behalf of the Van Patten family. Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 48.
Assemblyman Brower moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblyman Brower.
Assemblyman Parks requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblyman Brower:
Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. It is my honor to rise in support of SCR 48. Dennis Kollar served as a dedicated law enforcement officer for over 25 years, as the resolution states. The last seven years of his life were devoted to serving the law enforcement community in the State of Nevada. For all the reasons articulated by the Speaker and others earlier this afternoon, Mr. Kollar’s distinguished career is worthy of our recognition today.
There are a couple of other things I want to mention about Mr. Kollar that are also worthy of our recognition today. We, as a country, and I myself and many members of this body often take the opportunity to commend and honor our World War II veterans. That is with good reason. We have two such heroes in this Body and they’re worthy of our honor at every opportunity. What we don’t do enough of, as a country, in my opinion, is honor our Vietnam Veterans. As you heard, Mr. Kollar served his country in Vietnam with the United States Army. I think that when we recognize Dennis, today, we should remember him, not only as a dedicated cop for many years but in a positive way as a Vietnam Veteran and as a patriot who, when his country called him to service, rose to the occasion and served. Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which were re-referred Assembly Bills Nos. 177, 285, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Also, your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 251, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Morse Arberry Jr., Chairman
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 313.
Bill read third time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Ways and Means:
Amendment No. 700.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 17 through 19 and inserting:
“in this state.”.
Amend sec. 4, page 4, by deleting lines 12 through 18 and inserting:
“of his employment if the employee has been continuously employed for 5 years or more as a full-time salaried fireman or emergency medical attendant in this state before the date of any temporary or permanent disability or death resulting from the hepatitis.”.
Amend sec. 4, page 4, line 26, by deleting “or volunteer”.
Amend sec. 5, page 5, by deleting lines 14 through 16 and inserting:
“attendant in this state; or”.
Amend sec. 5, page 5, by deleting lines 18 through 21 and inserting:
“a full-time salaried fireman or emergency medical attendant in this state,”.
Amend sec. 5, page 5, by deleting lines 30 through 33 and inserting:
“or emergency medical attendant in this state,”.
Assemblyman Oceguera moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Oceguera.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that Senate Bills Nos. 123, 191, 197, 329, 471, 492, 554 and 561 be taken from the General File and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
Motion carried.
Assemblywoman Chowning moved that Senate Bill No. 523 be taken from the Chief Clerk’s desk and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
Motion carried.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 618.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Dini and Goldwater.
Conflict of interest declared by Assemblyman Goldwater.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 618:
Yeas—35.
Nays—Angle, Gustavson—2.
Not Voting—Goldwater.
Excused—Gibbons, Hettrick, Marvel, Perkins—4.
Assembly Bill No. 618 having received a two-thirds majority, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved that Assembly Bill No. 665 just reported out of committee, be placed on the Second Reading File.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Assembly Bill No. 665.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF ASSEMBLY FLOOR
On request of Assemblyman Anderson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Danny Gould, Stephanie Adamson, Peggy Dehl and Alice Molasky-Arman.
On request of Assemblyman Beers, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Adrienne Cox, Carol Stillian and Fritz Reese.
On request of Assemblyman Brower, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Megan Kollar and Cathy Kollar.
On request of Assemblyman Hettrick, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Frank Adams and Legislative Police Chief Gary Metz.
On request of Assemblyman Nolan, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Mike Flynn.
On request of Assemblywoman Parnell, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to William Van Patten, Jr., Katrina Van Patten-Copoulos and Sergeant Ronald Johns.
On request of Assemblyman Perkins, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jackie Crawford, Colonel Mike Hood, Sheriff Dennis Balaam, Sheriff Jerry Keller, Stu Hante, Michael Cleveland, Dave Burns, Mike Brown, Dave Kallis, Len Nevin, Mike Neville, Phil Gervasi, Mike Gillins, Gretta Fye, Brad Walsh, Mike Sheldon, Mike Murphy, Ed Brown, Steve Turner, Ron Johns, Carl Barrett, Eric Hutt, Steve Barr, Mike Ervin, Rick Umberger, Richard Kirkland, Tami Evans and Deke Dimarzo.
On request of Assemblywoman Smith, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Bellie Unger, Trevor Stiles, Tom Cates, Vena Davidson, Richard Rossi, Jeremiah Bell, Bob Coleman, Todd Craig, Sarah Dyer, Joey Light, Alicia McGraw, Christie McVey, Nick Novich, Bryan Pincolini, Nina Raisi, Dawn Richardson, Jonathan Ruyle, Jayme Salcedo, Agustin Santos, James Smith, John Smith, Joey Tuason, Shawn Samaniego, Mike Brookshire, David Donahue, Andrew Moorhead, Andrew Pointer, Diana Sawyer, John Taylor, Jonathan Terry, Gaudy Velasquez, Jason Yerxa, Jacklyn Bawer, John Diggs, Travis Foster, Caleb Gault, Nadine Ghera, Angela Leou, Erica Maisel and Zach Sutherland.
On request of Assemblywoman Von Tobel, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Bob Yeary.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the Assembly adjourn until Friday, May 18, 2001 at 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
Assembly adjourned at 1:14 p.m.
Approved: Richard D. Perkins
Attest: Jacqueline Sneddon