THE FIFTEENTH DAY
Carson City(Monday), February 19, 2001
Senate called to order at 11:04 a.m.
President pro Tempore Jacobsen presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Reverend Louie Locke.
Lord, as we celebrate this President’s Day, we thank You for those who have gone before, for the leaders You have given our State of Nevada. May we be reminded of Your wonderful love for each of us and Your desire that we love one another as You have loved us. (John 13:34). I pray for each of these Senators, their staff and families. Continue to protect them and give them wisdom and strength for this day and the days ahead.
I pray in the Name of my Savior Jesus Christ.
Amen
Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.
Senator Raggio moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, and the President pro Tempore and Secretary be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions.
Motion carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. President pro Tempore:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 7, 29, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Also, your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 37, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, and place on Consent Calendar.
Mark A. James, Chairman
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By Senator Mathews:
Senate Bill No. 196—AN ACT relating to school districts; authorizing the department of education to waive certain eligibility requirements for grants of money previously appropriated for the purchase of library books; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Mathews moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By Senators Wiener, Rawson, Titus, Mathews, Care, Amodei, Coffin, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, Porter, Schneider, Shaffer and Washington:
Senate Bill No. 197—AN ACT relating to the department of prisons; authorizing the department of prisons to request money from the contingency fund if the offenders’ store fund has insufficient money to provide for the needs of a therapeutic community; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Wiener moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By Senator O'Connell:
Senate Bill No. 198—AN ACT relating to governmental regulation; establishing a bill of rights for persons whose financial or other business records are subject to examination by regulatory governmental agencies; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O'Connell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Finance:
Senate Bill No. 199—AN ACT making an appropriation for the purchase and light renovation by the Legislative Counsel Bureau of the Capitol Apartments; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
REMARKS FROM THE FLOOR
Senator Titus requested that her remarks be entered in the Journal.
Thank you, Mr. President pro Tempore. I would like to request that we adjourn today in memory of Ms. Elizabeth Gilmartin who died last week at the young age of 40. Several of us first met Elizabeth when she testified before the interim committee on air pollution. Although she was suffering from Parkinson’s disease and grappling with personal family problems, she bravely came forward as a whistle blower against the Clark County Health District’s Air Pollution Division. Her testimony was credible and enlightening and very helpful to the committee. Her bravery and perseverance should serve as inspiration to us as we attempt to address the serious problem of air quality in southern Nevada.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR
On request of Senator James, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to John S. James.
On request of Senator Mathews, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Elaine McKenzie.
On request of Senator McGinness, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Dee McGinness, Shannon McGinness, Lucy Sei and Jamie Sei.
On request of Senator O'Donnell, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to former Assemblyman Bob Thomas.
On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Joanne Botsford, Alice Lemmons and Marge Makabe.
On request of Senator Rawson, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Jan Brase.
On request of Senator Rhoads, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to the following Boy Scouts, Troop 850, from Lamoille, Nevada: Bo Bradley, Jed Bradley, Adam Kemmerer, Joe Doucette, Zack Ransdell, John Winch, Kyle Hermansen, Colin Oke, Mike Loup, Cameron Ezell and Scout Leader: Peter Bradley.
On request of Senator Washington, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Carl McAlister.
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 11 a.m. and that it does so in honor of our President, all former Presidents and in memory of Elizabeth Gilmartin as requested by Senator Titus.
Motion carried.
Senate adjourned at 11:23 a.m.
Approved:Lawrence E. Jacobsen
Attest: Claire J. Clift
Secretary of the Senate