THE NINETEENTH DAY

                               

Carson City(Friday), February 23, 2001

    Senate called to order at 10:44 a.m.

    President Hunt presiding.

    Roll called.

    All present except Senators Shaffer and Washington, who were excused.

    Prayer by the Chaplain, Reverend Louie Locke.

    Lord, may we take a moment this morning to reflect upon Your goodness and blessings in our lives. May we never take You or what flows from Your hand for granted.

    As Your word says in the book of Psalms: “We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your Name is near.” (Psa. 75:1)

    Please give wisdom to our Legislators. Bless their families and staff.

    In the mighty Name of Jesus, I pray.

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.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Madam President:

    Your Committee on Taxation, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 59, 64, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Mike McGinness, Chairman

MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY

Assembly Chamber, Carson City, February 22, 2001

To the Honorable the Senate:

    I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Assembly Bill No. 128.

Patricia R. Williams

Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly

INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

    By the Committee on Taxation:

    Senate Bill No. 238—AN ACT relating to taxation; providing certain rights for taxpayers of the tax on the transfer of real property; establishing provisions relating to the collection and enforcement of the tax on the transfer of real property; eliminating certain exemptions from the tax on the transfer of real property; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

    Senator McGinness moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.

    Motion carried.

    By the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities:

    Senate Bill No. 239—AN ACT relating to public health; requiring the department of human resources to arrange for the availability of a basic policy of health insurance for each senior citizen who participates in the program of subsidies for the provision of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical services to senior citizens; authorizing the department of human resources to arrange for the availability of more than one type of policy of health insurance for senior citizens who participate in the program; increasing the maximum allowable subsidies for senior citizens who participate in the program; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

    Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.

    Motion carried.

    Assembly Bill No. 128.

    Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.

    Motion carried.

SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT

    Senate Bill No. 31.

    Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

    Senate Bill No. 38.

    Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

    Senator Raggio moved that Senate Bills Nos. 16, 19, 33, 55, be taken from the General File and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.

    Remarks by Senator Raggio.

    Motion carried.

GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR

    On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Maria Glanzmann, Jeshua Glanzmann and Camille Glanzmann.

    Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Monday, February 26, 2001 at 11 a.m.

    Motion carried.

    Senate adjourned at 10:56 a.m.

Approved:Lorraine T. Hunt

               President of the Senate

Attest:    Claire J. Clift

                Secretary of the Senate