THE FIFTY-SECOND DAY
Carson City (Wednesday), March 26, 2003
Assembly called to order at 11:40 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Bishop Joseph A. Pepe.
A Jewish maiden was called and accepted a role that changed the western world. The gift she received she nurtured, protected and brought forth. In this spirit, let us pray. Almighty God, may we receive Your gifts humbly. May we nurture them honestly and truly. Give us sense of openness and vision to appreciate the individual as well as the common good. May dignity of each person, regardless of age, race, ethnicity be one of our truest gifts to protect so that through our deliberations we may give a new day to citizens of Nevada, to live in justice, peace, and freedom.
Amen.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Assemblyman Oceguera moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, and the Speaker and Chief Clerk be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions.
Motion carried.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on
Education, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 396, has had the same under
consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation:
Do pass.
Wendell P. Williams, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Concurrent Committee on Education, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 186, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Wendell P. Williams, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 318, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Also, your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 199, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Also, your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 247, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Mark Manendo, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on
Judiciary, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 14, has had the same under
consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation:
Amend, and do pass as amended.
Also, your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 15, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Also, your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 55, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Also, your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 105, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Bernie Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Concurrent Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 7, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.
Bernie Anderson, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Taxation, to which were referred Assembly Bills Nos. 270, 361, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
David Parks, Chairman
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, March 25, 2003
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform
your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12.
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Mary Jo Mongelli |
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Assistant Secretary of the Senate |
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
By Assemblymen Anderson, Andonov, Angle, Arberry, Atkinson, Beers, Brown, Buckley, Carpenter, Chowning, Christensen, Claborn, Collins, Conklin, Geddes, Gibbons, Giunchigliani, Goicoechea, Goldwater, Grady, Griffin, Gustavson, Hardy, Hettrick, Horne, Knecht, Koivisto, Leslie, Mabey, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, McCleary, Mortenson, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Perkins, Pierce, Sherer, Weber, and Williams; Senators Titus, Amodei, Care, Carlton, Cegavske, Coffin, Hardy, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, Nolan, O’Connell, Raggio, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Tiffany, Townsend, Washington, and Wiener:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 11—Recognizing the efforts of the Nevada Music Educators Association.
Whereas, Music education stimulates the school setting and enhances the morale of pupils as well as the quality of the school environment; and
Whereas, Since there is a direct correlation between music instruction and aptitude in math and science, and because pupils develop a better understanding of history and culture through the study of music, music education stimulates not only the environment of a school but also the academic curriculum; and
Whereas, The positive effects of music education that emanate from the school environment expand to society in general because pupils learn skills in communication and interaction with others and because pupils who participate in school music programs are less likely to be involved with drugs, alcohol, or delinquent or criminal behavior; and
Whereas, Music education develops personal confidence as pupils acquire performance skills and participate in musical productions; and
Whereas, The study of music contributes to the overall development of young people by teaching them skills such as abstract reasoning, listening, reading, self-expression, creativity, teamwork and self-discipline; and
Whereas, Music education is a powerful force in broadening the horizons of young people and teaching them the skills necessary to succeed in the 21st Century; and
Whereas, The Nevada Music Educators Association is an association composed of dedicated persons who have chosen a profession in the field of music education; and
Whereas, The mission of the Nevada Music Educators Association, which serves all music educators in Nevada, is “to promote music education, to ensure its inclusion in all students’ core curriculum, and to guarantee quality musical experiences for all learners”; and
Whereas, All officers and all members who serve on committees of the Nevada Music Educators Association are volunteers who are dedicated to carrying out the mission of the Association; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the members of the Nevada Legislature believe it is vital that every pupil have access to music education programs; and be it further
Resolved, That it is important to recognize the benefits of music education for pupils and for our society in general; and be it further
Resolved, That the members of the 72nd Session of the Nevada Legislature recognize and commend the efforts of the Nevada Music Educators Association in ensuring a music education for all young people; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to David Branson, past President for the Western Division of MENC, the National Association for Music Education.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
Assemblyman Anderson moved that all rules be suspended and that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 11 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Motion carried unanimously.
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, March 26, 2003
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform
your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25.
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Mary Jo Mongelli |
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Assistant Secretary of the Senate |
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 25.
Assemblywoman Gibbons moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Gibbons.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 71.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Claborn.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 71:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 71 having received a two-thirds majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 153.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman McCleary.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 153:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 153 having received a constitutional
majority,
Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 248.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Collins.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 248:
Yeas—41.
Nays—Giunchigliani.
Assembly Bill No. 248 having received a constitutional
majority,
Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 302.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Gustavson.
Mr. Speaker requested the privilege of the Chair for the purpose of making remarks.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 302:
Yeas—36.
Nays—Collins, Goldwater, Horne, Leslie, Oceguera, Perkins—6.
Assembly Bill No. 302 having received a constitutional
majority,
Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 306.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Andonov.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 306:
Yeas—42.
Nays—None.
Assembly Bill No. 306 having received a constitutional
majority,
Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Signing of Bills and Resolutions
There being no
objections, the Speaker and Chief Clerk signed
Assembly Bills Nos. 27, 46, 129; Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 9; Senate
Bills Nos. 57, 77.
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF ASSEMBLY FLOOR
On
request of Assemblyman Anderson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly
Chamber for this day was extended to Bishop Phillip Straling and
Bishop Joseph A. Pepe.
On request of Assemblyman Andonov, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Ilda Garrido-Ramirez.
On request of Assemblywoman Angle, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Naomi Gusman.
On request of Assemblyman Beers, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Mike Murdock.
On request of Assemblyman Brown, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Harry York.
On request of Assemblyman Christensen, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Somer Hollingsworth.
On request of Assemblyman Conklin, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Susan Redman.
On request of Assemblyman
Geddes, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was
extended to Larry Rodriguez and
Bob King.
On request of Assemblywoman
Gibbons, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was
extended to David Lear, Karna Thorson, Susan Mayes Smith, Rick Lewis, Carolyn
Ferraro, Greg Ferraro, Michael Pennington, Wayne Archer, Sandy Holloman, Moya
Tsatsos and
Signa Pendegraft.
On request of Assemblyman Goldwater, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Leslie Mix.
On request of Assemblyman Grady, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jim DeVolld.
On request of Assemblyman
Gustavson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was
extended to Mary Nemiz,
Maria Alvarado, Jose Barraza Villalvazo, Jonathan Basurto, Janice Batres, Angel
Raul Chavez, Jonathan Figueroa, Ana Garcia, Luz Garcia,
Edith Garcia-Martinez, Maricela Gutierrez, Jennifer Lopez Rios,
Daisy Marquez, Rico Martinez, Francisco Miquel, Carmen Mora,
William Orlick, Sisilia Pahulu, Alejandro Perez, Cassandra Pike,
Tenika Reed, Marianna Robles, Alexander Shropshire, Robert Manuel Soberano, Tiana
Terrell, Micahel Thomas, Quan Vong, Kristen Beck, Adanary Aguirre, Xzavier
Barr, Vivian Bolanos, Nicholas Brown,
Zachary Cox, Moises Farias, Sarahi Felix, Ericka Garcia-Martinez,
Victor Gomez, Brizeida Gonzalez-Mendoza, Miguel Haro, Stacey Jimenez, Veronica
Jimenez, Cassaundra Kennedy, Hope Kirker, Brooke Kitchen-Ingram, Marvin
Martinez, Juan Ojeda, Maria Paniagua, Santosh Somu Raja, Diana Ramos, Joanna
Ramos, Sha’Dana Reed, Jose Rodriguez, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Fabian Salazar,
Dameon Varnum, Shawnie Marshall,
Becky Gauthier, Claude-Eunix Alberto, Ana Avila, Eric Batres,
Brenda Cartagena, Celeste Corona-Zendy, Rebekkah Deguzman,
Jose Escobedo-Chavez, Denise Garcia Aranda, Ivan Garcia-Martinez, Gilberto
Gomez, Whitney Hibbard, Edgar Jara, Myria McCabe, Keisha Mendez, Ahbran
Miguel-Gomez, David Plascencia, Krishnan Raja-Rama,
Tre’ vonn Robinson, Alex Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Taylor Skipwith,
Erik Manuel Soberano, Ivan Stevenson, Jennifer Ticas, Shanwa Trammell,
Christopher Valdez, Maria Vallejo, Gloria Vargas, Annissa Vonner, Elizabeth
Santa-Cruz, and Daniel Torgerson.
On
request of Assemblyman Hardy, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly
Chamber for this day was extended to Bob Ferraro,
Doug Scheppmann, Bryan Nix, Andrea Anderson, Vicki Mayes, and
John Sullard.
On request of Assemblyman Hettrick, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Steve Reynolds.
On request of Assemblyman Knecht, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Rich Lenkel.
On request of Assemblywoman Leslie, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Susan Klein.
On request of Assemblyman Manendo, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Nancy Streets.
On request of Assemblyman Marvel, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Lawson Fox.
On request of Assemblyman Parks, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Larma Volk.
On request of Assemblyman Sherer, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Mary Michael.
On request of Assemblywoman Weber, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jay Stearley.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the Assembly adjourn until Thursday, March 27, 2003, at 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
Assembly adjourned at 12:22 p.m.
Approved: Richard D. Perkins
Attest: Jacqueline Sneddon