THE FIFTY-FOURTH DAY
Carson City(Friday), March 30, 2001
Senate called to order at 10:51 a.m.
President pro Tempore Jacobsen presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Senator Rhoads, who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Monte Fast.
An Irish Prayer
May you have warm words on a cold evening.
A full moon on a dark night.
And the road downhill all the way to your door.
May the rocks in your field turn to gold.
May you never make an enemy
When you could make a friend–
Unless, of course, you meet a fox among your chickens.
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 Finance, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 248, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
William J. Raggio, Chairman
Mr. President pro Tempore:
Your Committee on Human Resources and Facilities, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 74, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Raymond D. Rawson, Chairman
MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY
Assembly Chamber, Carson City, March 29, 2001
To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Assembly Joint Resolution No. 5 of the 69th Session, as amended by the 70th Session.
Patricia R. Williams
Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly
WAIVERS AND EXEMPTIONS
Notice of Exemption
March 29, 2001
The Fiscal Analysis Division, pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.6, has determined the exemption of: Senate Bills Nos. 295, 344, 426, 481, 496, 497, 550, 562.
Gary Ghiggeri
The Fiscal Analysis Division, pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.6, has determined the exemption of: Senate Bills Nos. 486, 537, 545, which:
(a) Contain an appropriation.
Gary Ghiggeri
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 5 of the 69th Session, as amended by the 70th Session.
Senator Rawson moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senator O'Connell moved that Senate Bill No. 82 be taken from the Second Reading File and placed on the Secretary’s desk.
Remarks by Senator O'Connell.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Senate Bill No. 60.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 29.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 1, after “that” by inserting: “, at the end of the current fiscal year,”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 2, by deleting “current” and inserting “next ensuing”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 4, by deleting “will” and inserting: “, at the end of the current fiscal year, is determined by the local government to”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 5, by deleting “current” and inserting “next ensuing”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 10, by deleting the italicized period and inserting: “, as determined by the local government at the end of the current fiscal year.”.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 38, by deleting “6” and inserting “9”.
Amend section 1, page 3, line 22, by deleting: “for at least” and inserting:
“at the close of ”.
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the fifth and sixth lines and inserting: “charges if an excess amount exists in such an enterprise fund at certain times; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.”.
Senator O'Connell moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator O’Connell.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 75.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 33.
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 44, after “6.” by inserting: “The chief of the state printing division of the department of administration or an employee who is appointed to a position pursuant to subsection 5 may, within 20 days after the date on which the employee is appointed, file with the director of the department of personnel a written appeal of the grade or class to which the position was allocated. For the purposes of such an appeal and any subsequent appeals to the personnel commission, the provisions of the regulations adopted by the department of personnel pursuant to chapter 284 of NRS are applicable in the same manner as if the allocation of the position to a grade or class had been made pursuant to chapter 284 of NRS and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, instead of pursuant to this act.
7.”.
Amend sec. 2, page 3, line 5, by deleting “7.” and inserting “8.”.
Amend sec. 2, page 3, by deleting line 19 and inserting
“9. After the period described in subsection 8, the chief or an employee”.
Amend sec. 2, page 3, by deleting line 38 and inserting:
“10. For the purposes of subsection 9, “reprisal or retaliatory action””.
Senator Amodei moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Amodei.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 203.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 222.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 236.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities:
Amendment No. 82.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 5, by deleting “industry,” and inserting: “industry pursuant to a written contract for a period of more than 91 school days,”.
Senator Rawson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Rawson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Bill No. 251.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Finance:
Amendment No. 110.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 2, by deleting “$71,470” and inserting “$38,890”.
Senator Raggio moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Raggio.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 20 of the 70th Session.
Resolution read second time and ordered to third reading.
GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING
Senate Bill No. 164.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 164:
Yeas—20.
Nays—None.
Excused—Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 164 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
Senate Bill No. 223.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Titus and Washington.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 223:
Yeas—20.
Nays—None.
Excused—Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 223 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
Senate Bill No. 225.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 225:
Yeas—20.
Nays—None.
Excused—Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 225 having received a two-thirds majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
Senate Bill No. 272.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 272:
Yeas—20.
Nays—None.
Excused—Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 272 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
Senate Bill No. 304.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 304:
Yeas—20.
Nays—None.
Excused—Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 304 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Signing of Bills and Resolutions
There being no objections, the President pro Tempore and Secretary signed Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25; Assembly Bill No. 84; Assembly Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 17, 18.
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 Tracy Trenoweth, Danny Works and the following students from the Capitol Christian School: Nicole Carlevato, Christa Casci, Isabel Coscarart, Jenna Duralde, Benjamin Ediss, Sarah Ferguson, Cassie Fillmore, Jeffrey Ludel, Noelle Magrath, Trent Simpson, Sam Staub, Jordan Tackett, Siera Trotter, Jessie Trulin, Charistopher Urlley, Erica Wright; teacher: Claudia Holler; chaperones: Carmen Carlevato, Tonya Ediss, Cathy Ferguson, Kay Foley, Daniel Magrath, Debbie Trulin and Claudia Holler.
On request of Senator Care, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Aaron Darnton.
On request of Senator Carlton, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kim Darnton.
On request of Senator Jacobsen, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Lauren Clark.
On request of Senator Mathews, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Ryann Healy and Chris Healy.
On request of Senator McGinness, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Cassidi Mangum and Pete Mangum.
On request of Senator Neal, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Dylan Conlin.
On request of Senator O'Donnell, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Joelle Mavraedis.
On request of Senator Porter, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Justin Weldon.
On request of Senator Washington, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Melissa Forbus and Larry Lovejoy.
On request of Senator Wiener, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Alex Wilson.
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Monday, April 2, 2001 at 11 a.m. and that we do in memory of Monsignor Thomas Meger.
Motion carried.
Senate adjourned at 11:33 a.m.
Approved:Lawrence E. Jacobsen
President pro Tempore of the Senate
Attest: Claire J. Clift