THE TWENTY-SECOND DAY
Carson City(Monday), February 26, 2001
Senate called to order at 11:09 a.m.
President Hunt presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Senator Porter, who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Father Sam Caldwell.
Almighty God, our Creator, Redeemer and Life Giver, we pray for Your continuing blessing upon the elected representatives of our nation, our State and our local communities—especially George, our President; Kenny, our Governor; Lorraine, our Lieutenant Governor and the Senators, Assemblywomen and Assemblymen from throughout our State. Grant them wisdom, fairness and insight in everything they do. In Your Gracious Name, we 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.
COMMUNICATIONS
February 22, 2001
The Honorable William Raggio, Senate Majority Leader, State of Nevada Senate,
Legislative Building, 401 South Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747
Dear Senator Raggio:
On behalf of American Legion Capitol Post #4 and the Department of Nevada, I am pleased to let you know that National Commander Ray Smith will be in Carson City on Tuesday, April 3, 2001.
In past sessions, under the management of Archie Pozzi, Jr., it has been a tradition for the Department Commander to make a presentation to the Legislature. This year, we would like to seek your support for an address by the National Commander before a joint session at 5:00 p.m. on April 3, 2001.
Due to our need to coordinate his busy travel schedule, your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated. If I can be of any assistance in facilitating this matter, please don’t hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
Tim Tetz, Commander
Capitol Post #4
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 240—AN ACT relating to prisoners; authorizing a county or city to seek reimbursement from a nonindigent prisoner for the cost of booking and releasing the prisoner; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 241—AN ACT relating to prisoners; revising provisions relating to certification panels that must determine whether certain prisoners who are eligible for parole constitute a menace to the health, safety or morals of others; requiring the department of prisons to administer such panels and the process of certification; revising the qualifications for certain members of such panels; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 242—AN ACT relating to controlled substances; prohibiting the growth, cultivation or propagation of marijuana; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities:
Senate Bill No. 243—AN ACT relating to public schools; revising provisions governing the reemployment of employees of a charter school by a school district; providing that a certain percentage of the apportionment to a charter school from the state distributive school account must be set aside and paid to the school district that sponsors the charter school for certain administrative costs; 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.
By the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities:
Senate Bill No. 244—AN ACT relating to health care; requiring certain providers of health care to submit their credentials to a verification organization; requiring a verification organization to submit those credentials to a health care entity or a licensing board under certain circumstances; prohibiting a health care entity or licensing board from obtaining or attempting to obtain the credentials of a provider of health care under certain circumstances; requiring a verification organization to register with the division of insurance of the department of business and industry before conducting business in this state; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
By Senator Mathews:
Senate Bill No. 245—AN ACT relating to professions; creating the board of interpreters; prescribing the powers and duties of the board; requiring interpreters for persons who are deaf or whose hearing is impaired to be licensed by the board; prescribing the requirements for licensure; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Mathews moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Finance:
Senate Bill No. 246—AN ACT making a supplemental appropriation to the Office of the Attorney General for an unanticipated shortfall caused by the overestimation of revenues in the budget; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Finance:
Senate Bill No. 247—AN ACT making a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Human Resources for unanticipated shortfalls and expenses at the Nevada Mental Health Institute and in the Division of Child and Family Services; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Finance:
Senate Bill No. 248—AN ACT making a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Museums, Library and Arts for unanticipated additional utility expenses; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Finance:
Senate Bill No. 249—AN ACT making a supplemental appropriation to the Secretary of State for an unanticipated shortfall in the money budgeted for salaries; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Finance:
Senate Bill No. 250—AN ACT making a supplemental appropriation to the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for certain shortfalls in the budget; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Finance:
Senate Bill No. 251—AN ACT making a supplemental appropriation to the Department of Education for a shortfall in money budgeted for contractual obligations for the Terra Nova Tests; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Senate Bill No. 252—AN ACT relating to insurance; revising the Nevada Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act to incorporate changes made in the model act; prohibiting certain acts; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Townsend moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Senate Bill No. 59.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 64.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senator Raggio moved that Senate Bills Nos. 16, 19, 31, 33, 38, 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 Carlton, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Jim Mauck.
On request of Senator Mathews, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Rene Raymond Leveaux and Aileen Martin.
On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Billinghurst Middle School students: Lawrence Alves, Delfonye Baker, Lisa Bishop, Katie Bowden, Dennis Brooks, Jory Caldwell, Mayra Carranco, Michelle Deal, Katherine Dew, Andrew Evans, Selina Ford, Evan Fox, Amber Gaylord, Denise Hernandez, William Honjas, Brittany Johnson, Randall Krause, Mark Martinmaas, David Mayorga, Corey McDowell, Brianna Medina, Johnny Puentes, Angela Riddle, Valerie Serpa, Christopher Sinnett, Christopher Sprague, Ashley Tackett, Erika Thompson, William Akiu, Khristine Alexander, Cuyler Beatty, Nichole Burch, Caitlin Crofts, Sarah Foster, Justin Frost, Amber Gaither, Richard Giampapa, Ashley Martens, Kelsey Martin, Robyn McGibeny, Jonathon Miller, Jerrquisha Mothershed, Elizabeth Orphan, Dominique Oviatt, Chad Parker, Kathryn Peterson, Tyler Price, Jessica Saldana, Harlow Sayers, Brett Setterfield, Acacia Thornhill, Ryan Walker, Heaven Welshonse, Bryan Wilsey, Clinton Wolff, Valerie Anderson, Robert Becker, Ryan Borges, Jason Chase, Christina Donnelly, David Elcano, Leasu Faamasa, Sarah Foster, Ryan Harris, Melissa Hofman, Jessica Holman, Justin Jeffers, Joy Jones, Shayleen Jones, Stephanie Loveless, Brandon MacFarlane, Marie Mancia, Amanda Martinez, Anthony Matney, Kevin Neugebauer, Dan Nguyen, Megan Ortiz, Lindsey Paster, Kimberly Richards, Mayra Salazar, Eduardo Sanchez, Brandi Seymour, Joshua Steiger; chaperones: Susan Potter, Amy Reel, Carol Larsson, Angela Orr, Tamie Priddy, Katherine Sewell, Mark Hausauer, Nancy Reeser, Lynda Cooper, Ms. Brooks, Mrs. McDowell, Mr. Martinmaas, Mrs. MacFarlane, Mrs. Crofts, Mrs. Serpa and teacher: Lisa Nyberg.
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Tuesday, February 27, 2001 at 11 a.m. and that it do so in memory of former Assemblyman Gene Evans.
Motion carried.
Senate adjourned at 11:27 a.m.
Approved:Lorraine T. Hunt
President of the Senate
Attest: Claire J. Clift