THE FOURTH DAY
Carson City(Thursday), February 08, 2001
Senate called to order at 11:10 a.m.
President Hunt presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Senator Coffin, who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Dr. Ken Haskins.
Father of lights, You are light and in You there is no darkness. Your word is a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. I beseech You, therefore, to enable these servants of Yours to see clearly the issues set before them this day. Grant them the wisdom and courage necessary to make good decisions in the best interests of all the citizens of the great State of Nevada. I pray in the Name of the One whose light still shines brightly.
Amen.
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
Senator Raggio moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, and the President and Secretary be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions.
Motion carried.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
By the Committee on Natural Resources:
Senate Joint Resolution No. 1—Expressing the support of the Nevada Legislature for an amendment to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to require the identification, mapping and recognition of certain rights of way across land administered by the Federal Government.
Senator Rhoads moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By Senator Mathews:
Senate Bill No. 86—AN ACT relating to school police officers; extending the area of their jurisdiction; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Mathews moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.
By Senators Wiener, James, Care, Porter, Washington, Titus and McGinness:
Senate Bill No. 87—AN ACT relating to domestic violence; providing that the court may order that a psychological evaluation and any necessary counseling be provided to a child affected by a battery which constitutes domestic violence; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Wiener moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By Senators Rhoads and McGinness:
Senate Bill No. 88—AN ACT relating to statutory liens; providing for the creation and foreclosure of a lien for farm products; prohibiting the removal from the state of farm products subject to certain liens; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rhoads moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By Senator Carlton:
Senate Bill No. 89—AN ACT relating to real property; revising provisions governing the enforceability of arbitration agreements relating to constructional defect matters; revising provisions governing offers to repair and repair of constructional defects; revising provisions governing the recovery of damages for constructional defects; revising provisions governing the dissolution of corporations and limited-liability companies; prohibiting contractual clauses which require arbitration in certain circumstances; revising provisions governing the commencement of a civil action by a common-interest community association; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Carlton moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Natural Resources:
Senate Bill No. 90—AN ACT relating to air pollution; exempting certain persons who hold operating permits for certain sources of emissions of air contaminants from the imposition of certain penalties under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rhoads moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Senate Bill No. 91—AN ACT relating to medicine; changing the designation of physician’s assistant; revising the scope of authority and duties of the board of medical examiners; providing for the issuance of special purpose licenses; requiring the board of medical examiners to regulate the practice of respiratory care; requiring practitioners of respiratory care to be licensed by the board of medical examiners; revising the qualifications and requirements relating to licensure of physicians and physicians’ assistants; revising the duties and scope of authority of persons licensed by the board of medical examiners; making certain actions subject to disciplinary action by the board of medical examiners; revising provisions governing the imposition of disciplinary action against licensees; establishing and revising certain fees; increasing certain penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Townsend moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Signing of Bills and Resolutions
There being no objections, the President and Secretary signed Senate Bill No. 1; Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR
On request of Senator Amodei, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Steve Smith.
On request of Senator Jacobsen, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Janet Van Gelder, John Linscott and David Stanley.
On request of Senator McGinness, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Shawn Wiscombe, Rhett Wintch, Melissa Rowe, Joyce Miller, Robert Morasko and Charlie Myers.
On request of Senator O'Connell, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Michelle Fitzpatrick.
On request of Senator Porter, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kim Crandell.
On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Robin Keith.
On request of Senator Rawson, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Jon Smith.
On request of Senator Rhoads, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kathy Ancho, Peggy Lindsey, Jolanda Schlund, Chase Mearian and Kelley Price.
On request of Senator Shaffer, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Judge Don Mosely and “Tick” Segerblom.
On request of Senator Washington, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to students from Risley Elementary School: Emil Almachar, Stephanie Arce, Patricia Ayala, Breanna Bailey, Curtis Buchanan, Jennifer Estrada, Nick Good, Asia Griffin, Bianca Hertel, David Hill, James Justice, Robert Kline, Edward Leyva, Frick Ortega, Ana Pongo, Rachelle Parker, Angel Quezada, Carlos Reyes, Victoria Scanlan, Andrew Sherbondy, Chelsey Spencley, Vy Tat, Stephanie Tinoco, Omar Torres, Sandra Valdez, Joanna Viernes, Gabriel Burrows, Phillip Ruiz, Vallerri Trefethren, Alex Benkosky, Melissa Chacon, Denessa Courneya, Duejon Crowder, Anthony Cueva, Ben Dark, Karla Escobar, Alfredo Garcia, Karen Guerrero, Brenda Hernandez, Julian Kerberg, John Koski, A. C. Lax, Jaclyn Lord, Kevin Loverde, Willie Maka, Edgar Medina, Bryant Moreno, Kristen Nicolson, Megan Norris, Bhumika Patel, Alicia Perez, Lakya Powell, Daniel Rivera, Kayla Robertson, Angel Rodriguez, Richard Silva, Sharise York, Juan Acosta, Joann Aguilar, Jasmine Benitez, Leanna Campaigne, Claudia Cervantes, Alejandro Cordova, Tyler Cowan, Jessica DeSoto, Duran Diquarto, Chris Dugan, Jessie Gray, Mitch Guardado, Tanis Guettler, Henry Hoduston, Daisey Hernandez, Uriel Lara, Juanita Maaka, Abigail Martinez, Manuel Martinez, Gustavo Murillo, Trevor Nicolson, Alejandro Ojeda, Eric Okezie, Anthony Powell, Manuel Ramirez, Erika Reyes, Chynna Benecke, Chris Garcia, Stephanie Heathcote; chaperones: Kelly Brenner, Shari Nielsen, Patty Baur, Anne Voss, Alma Garcia, Maria Campos, Flor Valdez, Denise Cowan, Towna Leyva, Gary Grey and teacher: Kelly Brenner.
REMARKS FROM THE FLOOR
Senator Raggio requested that his remarks be entered in the Journal.
The voters elected me that day
To do my best in every way.
I’ll work real hard—never rest:
I promise that I’ll do my best.
End corruption, seek out waste,
Be committed, strong and chaste;
Make wise choices, engage in debate,
Keep odd hours and stay up late.
I’ll house the homeless, feed the poor—
With less and less I’ll do more and more,
I’ll guide and govern with an even hand,
I’ll balance the budget across the land.
Won’t raise taxes, not one dime—
We’ll finish and get done on time.
I’ll do all this, from best to worst.
Just one question: WHAT HAPPENS FIRST?
(author unknown)
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Friday, February 9, 2001 at 10:45 a.m.
Motion carried.
Senate adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Approved: Lorraine T. Hunt
President of the Senate
Attest: Claire J. Clift