THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY
Carson City(Thursday), March 1, 2001
Senate called to order at 11:06 a.m.
President Hunt presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Father Sam Caldwell.
Heavenly Father, we are sometimes reminded that certain Proverbs do not always hold up in the legislative process:
Sometimes, a penny saved should have been spent.
Sometimes, others reap what we sow.
In order to survive, some old dogs have to learn new tricks.
Sometimes, the dead horse we are told we shouldn’t beat is resurrected the next session.
Birds of a feather may flock together, but they don’t always vote together.
Which only proved, dear Lord, that the predictable thing is Your love for us and for all Your creation.
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.
President Hunt requested that her remarks be entered in the Journal.
Today we are honored and excited to have the Nevada Arts Advocates join us to celebrate the seventh annual Arts Day in Nevada. This is a very special session and a celebration of the importance of the arts and humanities.
Established in 1989, “Arts Day” provides an opportunity for citizens, state-wide, to gather in the State’s Capital to inform state legislators of the importance of cultural arts in our State.
Nevada Arts Advocates is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing cultural arts in our State through education and advocacy. We are particularly honored and delighted to have with us, today, an artist extraordinaire and a dedicated Nevadan along with her husband who is also sitting by her side. We are going to have a special treat this morning as we welcome Toni Tennille and Daryl Dragon. It is my pleasure to announce that Toni Tennille will be singing the “National Anthem.”
MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY
Assembly Chamber, Carson City, February 28, 2001
To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Assembly Bills Nos. 56, 102, 117.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed, as amended, Assembly Bills Nos. 38, 41, 82, 108, 126, 153.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 14.
Patricia R. Williams
Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10.
Senator O'Connell moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senator O'Connell.
Resolution adopted.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By the Committee on Government Affairs:
Senate Bill No. 265—AN ACT relating to zoning; requiring a city or county to pay just compensation or authorize an alternative location for certain structures or uses of property under certain circumstances; 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 Government Affairs:
Senate Bill No. 266—AN ACT relating to taxation; providing provisions for the creation of tax increment areas by municipalities to defray costs of certain undertakings; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O'Connell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Natural Resources:
Senate Bill No. 267—AN ACT relating to the control of floods; authorizing the board of directors of a district for the control of floods to expend or provide money to protect public and private property from flooding; authorizing such a board to expend or provide money for the acquisition of certain local projects and improvements for the control of drainage; requiring that flood control facilities constructed by state agencies be constructed in compliance with the applicable master plan for control of floods; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rhoads moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 38.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 41.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 56.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 82.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 102.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 108.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 117.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 126.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
Assembly Bill No. 153.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING
Senate Bill No. 6.
Bill read third time.
Conflict of interest declared by Senator Porter.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 6:
Yeas—20.
Nays—None.
Not Voting—Porter.
Senate Bill No. 6 having received a constitutional majority, Madam President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
Senate Bill No. 19.
Bill read third time.
The following amendment was proposed by Senator James:
Amendment No. 30.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 4, before “has”, by inserting: “that is delivered to his place of business for repair”.
Senator James moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator James.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 45.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Neal and Shaffer.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 45:
Yeas—20.
Nays—Care.
Senate Bill No. 45 having received a constitutional majority, Madam President declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
Senate Bill No. 50.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Neal, James, Townsend, O'Donnell, Coffin and Rawson.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 50:
Yeas—21.
Nays—None.
Senate Bill No. 50 having received a constitutional majority, Madam President declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
Senate Bill No. 52.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Carlton, Rawson and Care.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 52:
Yeas—21.
Nays—None.
Senate Bill No. 52 having received a constitutional majority, Madam President declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senator Neal gave notice that on the next legislative day he would move to reconsider the vote whereby Senate Bill No. 6 was this day passed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Signing of Bills and Resolutions
There being no objections, the President and Secretary signed Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 13.
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 Candace Wheeler.
On request of Senator Care, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Louise Giberson.
On request of Senator Carlton, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Donald McBride.
On request of Senator Jacobsen, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Malcolm Hunt and the following students from the Carson Valley Middle School: Natalia Chavez, Nicole Spencer, Amy Lobretto, Candace Morse, Chris Hoover, Miquel Rubio, Tabatha Camp-Hill; chaperones: Barbara Hydrick and Denise Terry.
On request of Senator James, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to John C. Walley.
On request of Senator Mathews, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Doris Femenella.
On request of Senator McGinness, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Charles Gardner and Mary Gardner.
On request of Senator Neal, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Joanne Mivison.
On request of Senator O'Connell, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Candy Schneider.
On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kathy Bartlett.
On request of Senator Rawson, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Toni Tennille and Daryl Dragon.
On request of Senator Schneider, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Lacy J. Dalton.
On request of Senator Shaffer, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Frances Beckett.
On request of Senator Townsend, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Karen Craig.
On request of Senator Washington, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Janet Burd.
On request of Senator Wiener, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Carolyn Cardinale.
On request of President Hunt, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Angie Wallin.
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Friday, March 2, 2001 at 10:30 a.m.
Motion carried.
Senate adjourned at 12:13 p.m.
Approved:Lorraine T. Hunt
President of the Senate
Attest: Claire J. Clift