THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY
Carson City (Thursday), February 27, 2003
Assembly called to order at 11:08 a.m.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Assemblywoman Ohrenschall, who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, Pastor Monte Fast.
Today we honor two men who have created Nevada history, two who have rightfully earned honors with founders and pioneers, faithful, honest men who placed the good of the many above personal gain. Today we will hear of many accomplishments, but the integrity and character that falls as their shadow over this state reflects a deep faith in God, love of family, and placing of service above self. We thank You for Senator Lawrence Jacobsen and Speaker Joseph Dini.
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 Health
and Human Services, to which were referred Assembly Bills
Nos. 25, 51, 111, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to
report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Ellen Koivisto, Chairman
Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 93, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.
Bernie Anderson, Chairman
MESSAGES FROM THE Senate
Senate Chamber, Carson City, February 26, 2003
To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform
your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed
Assembly Bill No. 38; Senate Bills Nos. 54, 79, 103.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed, as amended, Senate Bill No. 28.
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Mary Jo Mongelli |
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Assistant Secretary of the Senate |
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
By Assemblymen Hettrick, Anderson, Andonov, Angle, Arberry, Atkinson, Beers, Brown, Buckley, Carpenter, Chowning, Christensen, Claborn, Collins, Conklin, Geddes, Gibbons, Giunchigliani, Goicoechea, Goldwater, Grady, Griffin, Gustavson, Hardy, Horne, Knecht, Koivisto, Leslie, Mabey, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, McCleary, Mortenson, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Perkins, Pierce, Sherer, Weber, and Williams; Senators Raggio, Amodei, Care, Carlton, Cegavske, Coffin, Hardy, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, Nolan, O'Connell, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Tiffany, Titus, Townsend, Washington, and Wiener:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 4—Honoring the
longest-serving Legislators in the State of Nevada, Joseph E. Dini, Jr., and
Lawrence
E. Jacobsen.
Whereas, The two longest-serving members of the Nevada Legislature are former Assemblyman Joseph E. Dini, Jr., and former Senator Lawrence E. Jacobsen; and
Whereas, Assemblyman Dini is a native of Yerington, an alumnus of the University of Nevada, Reno, and a Nevada businessman; and
Whereas, Assemblyman Dini served for 36 years in the Nevada Legislature, beginning in 1966 when he was elected to the Nevada State Assembly; and
Whereas, Assemblyman Dini served in the Nevada State Assembly for a record 18 regular sessions and 5 special sessions and was recognized for his strong leadership abilities by election to Speaker of the Assembly in 1977, serving an unprecedented eight times in that capacity; and
Whereas, “Mr. Speaker,” as Assemblyman Dini has been known affectionately by colleagues and staff alike, was recognized as an expert on numerous issues, including the management of Nevada's water resources; and
Whereas, Assemblyman Dini took the
leadership role in many areas affecting the State of Nevada, from equity issues
of revenues for education to safeguarding the clear waters of
Lake Tahoe, in which he worked to develop a compact with California to control
growth in the Lake Tahoe Basin; and
Whereas, “Mr. Speaker” has forwarded the international interests of the State of Nevada by developing cooperative relations with the Province of Taiwan of the Republic of China, and in April 2000, he was honored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China with the Friendship Medal of Diplomacy; and
Whereas, In 2001, Speaker Dini was bestowed the honorary title of Speaker Emeritus, a first for a Nevada Legislator; and
Whereas, Senator Lawrence E. Jacobsen is a native of Gardnerville, served his country throughout World War II and is a decorated survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor; and
Whereas, Senator Jacobsen served for a remarkable 40 years in the Nevada Legislature, which included 20 regular legislative sessions and 8 special sessions, this being an all-time record for legislative service in the State of Nevada; and
Whereas, In 1963, Senator Jacobsen began his tenure in the Legislature with election to the Nevada State Assembly, and he remained in the Assembly for 16 years and was elected Speaker of the Assembly for the 1971 Session; and
Whereas, In 1979, Senator Jacobsen began serving in the Nevada State Senate and was President pro Tempore of the Senate for seven legislative sessions, setting a record for the longest service of any Senator in this capacity in Nevada history; and
Whereas, Senator Jacobsen was a member
of the Legislative Commission for 26 years,
6 of those years serving as the Chairman of the Commission, as well as being a
member of the Interim Finance Committee for 12 years; and
Whereas, Senator Jacobsen took a particular interest in the buildings, grounds and staff of the Legislature and the Legislative Counsel Bureau, being the main force behind moving the Legislature out of the crowded Capitol Building and into a new and completely separate Legislative Building; and
Whereas, Senator Jacobsen represented the Nevada Legislature for many years through his work on numerous committees of the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Council of State Governments; and
Whereas, Always a strong supporter of the military veterans of this state, Senator Jacobsen sponsored more legislation for the benefit of veterans than any legislator before him; and
Whereas, The long and distinguished careers of Assemblyman Joseph E. Dini, Jr., and Senator Lawrence E. Jacobsen will forever serve as models of public service for future members of the Nevada Legislature; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the members of the Nevada Legislature pay special tribute to and express sincere gratitude to Assemblyman Joseph E. Dini, Jr., and Senator Lawrence E. Jacobsen in recognition of their long records of public service to Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the
Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to former Assemblyman
Joseph E. Dini, Jr., and to former Senator
Lawrence E. Jacobsen.
Assemblyman Hettrick moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Hettrick, Marvel, Anderson, Goldwater, Chowning, Carpenter, Oceguera, Collins, Buckley, Gibbons, Grady, Gustavson, and Perkins.
Assemblyman Oceguera requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal:
Assemblyman Hettrick:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. It’s an honor for me to speak to this Resolution. This is a rather unique Resolution, honoring two men at one time. I think that when you heard the Chief Clerk read the records of these two men, they are very much paralleled. It was appropriate to do this in this legislative setting. As the Resolution details, both of these men have had remarkable careers and many years of service in this building together, another reason to have them sitting here together. Both have been instrumental in moving this Legislature into the twenty-first century. We heard about the move to this building, we know that we also remodeled this building while these two gentlemen served and guided us. We’ve moved into the twenty-first century in regard to our computer systems—live Internet audio/video, computers on our own desks; a myriad of things that these gentleman, with their guidance, have steered us through to make this a better place and a more effective Legislature.
They have actually, if you think back upon it, moved us from a paper-based organization, in two rooms in the Capitol Building, to what you see here today—a modern, incredibly efficient, vibrant organization that serves the people of the state of Nevada. I think most importantly, however, is their leadership. The leadership of these two gentlemen is unparalleled in the history of the state of Nevada. I would tell you, I believe, probably in any state in this union as well.
The civility and the courtesy with which we operate in this legislative process is a reflection of these two men, as is the very tone and demeanor of our Legislature, which I’m very proud of. I think it is one of the most civil and courteous there is in the United States. I believe it is because of these two men. I think it is a reflection of their very actions and how they conduct themselves. Their fairness, their integrity, their humility, all will leave a permanent mark on Nevada and this Legislature. Senator Jacobsen and Speaker Emeritus Dini, I thank you for the Legislature and I thank you for Nevada. I’m proud to have served with you both.
Assemblyman Marvel:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I feel very honored today to be able to honor two of the finest gentlemen I think I have ever known in my legislative career, not only as legislators but also as friends. Joe and Jake, your presence already is being missed. The state of Nevada owes both of you a huge debt for what you’ve done for the betterment of the state of Nevada and making this a better state for all of us to live in. Just being a little facetious, now I know who is to blame for all the e-mail I don’t like. It is so appropriate and so fitting to have you both here, joining me, because you have sacrificed a better part of both of your lives for your service to the state of Nevada. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for each and every one of us.
Assemblyman Anderson:
Thank
you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I agree with my colleague from Assembly District
No. 39. Clearly the gentleman from District No. 32 has the longer experience
dealing with these two gentlemen. The reality of the subtle humor, however, of
Speaker Dini, is legendary. We’ve all looked forward to his telling stories of
missteps by freshmen, or even senior legislators, in the legislative process;
examples of what not to do. His and Senator Jacobsen’s example in these
Chambers are the type that all of us would hope to emulate. When you stand on
the shoulders of giants, it’s always nice to meet the giants. These are the
giants that we stand with and on whose shoulders we’ve always relied. This
Resolution can hardly illustrate the heartfelt feelings that I have for these
two gentlemen, having served with both of them. Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro
Tempore.
Assemblyman Goldwater:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of ACR 4. I’m mindful of something. These resolutions aren’t necessarily for the honorees. My guess, in all those years in public service, the great things that they have done will probably not be recognized by any resolution, but by a quiet feeling of satisfaction, like many of us feel when we do great things in this Legislature. These resolutions are for us. They are for us to note accomplishments of great men. They are for us and the people in the top of these galleries, to notice leadership and what qualities real leadership brings. I think these men exemplify two essential points of leadership. They both are leaving and have left this institution better than when they found it. They have left all of us, and all the people whose lives they touched, better than when they found us.
Assemblywoman Chowning:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in support of ACR 4. I would like to thank these gentlemen for being teachers, for teaching us that we need to serve with honor, with character, and that our word needs to be our bond. I thank them for looking out, not only for their own districts, but teaching us to represent the entire state of this great state of Nevada.
Assemblyman Carpenter:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I, too, rise in support of ACR 4. It is a real honor to be able to honor these two great gentlemen. I don’t think there is any question that Joe Dini was the heart and soul of this Assembly. He was the steady hand that kept us on an even keel and enabled us to get things done. I always remember how good he was to me and especially how good he treated the rurals. He’s a real “rural” guy who always helped us. What I remember most about Senator Jacobsen was that we had a hearing—I don’t know where it was, I think it was in Fallon—and someone was testifying. They were against the military. Senator Jacobsen came out of his seat and said, “You better knock that off or I’ll probably knock you off.” He was such a great man and helped our rural areas. I really want to thank them both for helping my political career and me. Thank you.
Assemblyman Oceguera:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I, too, rise in support of ACR 4. Growing up in northern Nevada and the small town of Fallon, my family was involved in some small-town politics. Jake and the Speaker, meeting them was like meeting the President, when you would see them. If you came to Minden or Yerington, if you saw these two folks, it was like meeting the President. Of course, when I said growing up, I mean they were in the Legislature before I was born. Having the honor and privilege to be able to serve a session with them was something I can’t really describe to you. I know that when I have children, I will be able to tell them when they look at their history books and read about the history of Nevada that I was honored and privileged to serve with these two gentlemen.
Assemblyman Collins:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I feel very important and very privileged to stand up today to recognize these two men and thank them for the example they have set for us to follow. Whether it’s Jake’s farm tour or having Joe come over and say, “How is it going, Tom? Is your bill all right? Is your family doing good?” The love from these two gentlemen, expressed to everyone over the years in these Chambers, regardless of what part of the state or what party they’re from, is a testament to their love and caring for this state. I’m glad we’re able to recognize that today. Thank you both very, very much.
Assemblywoman Buckley:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I, too, rise in support of ACR 4. I thank both of our leaders for their presence, for their leadership, and for their accomplishments. I think that one of the things that is most remarkable about both of these legislators is their presence. They were both quiet and hardworking, but noticed everything. There really was not a line in the statute that they didn’t know. I recall so many times Speaker Dini pulling me aside and saying, “I heard your question. Let me tell you that line came from the 1969 fight between . . . .” He would regale me with a story that brought our statutes to life.
I think it’s an amazing feat to mark this length of service as we find both the joy it brings us to serve, but the challenges it brings us to serve. Their lengths of service is nothing short of remarkable. When you think of the number of leaders who have trained under these two men, whether they now occupy seats in the United States Congress or are here on these floors or are in local government, their legacy of hard work, of skill, is unparalleled and now, fortunately, can be replicated by others who followed after them. I also want to personally thank the Speaker for his role in my development. I think that if it weren’t for the chances he gave me during my first session, I would not be the first female majority leader in the history of the state of Nevada. At every opportunity, he pulled me aside and he would say, “You know, I think about the south in every decision I make.” That led me, early on, to recognize that I needed to consider every part of the state in every decision that I made, not just the district that I represented. These gentlemen have trained so many. I feel bad for our freshmen because you could have learned under no better master. I hope that we, the ones who served under them, will remember those lessons, demonstrate their traits, their leadership ability, and be able to preserve their legacy in the halls of this Chamber.
Assemblywoman Gibbons:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro
Tempore. I’m very pleased to rise in support of Speaker Dini and Senator
Jacobsen. I am pleased that I had the opportunity to serve with you. I learned
so many important lessons from both of you. I remember, on my first term and my
second, the Speaker Emeritus sat right behind me and sometimes he was pretty
hard on me, but I learned a lot from that. One thing that was so important to
me, one day I was sitting talking to him and asked, “Why are you here? Do you
really enjoy the process? You could be doing anything you wanted. You’re
successful. You’ve accomplished so much.” He told me the reason he was here was
to help other people, like me, who were serving. I think that is what was so
great about
Speaker Dini’s leadership. He really cared about us. I don’t think he ever
considered our party labels when he was down here doing the public’s work. I’m
thankful for that.
I hope that part of what Senator Jacobsen and Speaker Dini did for us is to help us realize that it doesn’t matter what side of the aisle you come from, it matters that you served the people of this state proudly and honestly. Others who can follow behind you–guide them and help them along the way. I think that is the legacy they left for us, to sponsor other people who are coming in. We have a lot of new freshmen. Take others under your wing like they did with us and support them in their efforts and work together. I think it is great that we are honoring a Republican and Democrat at the same time. I’m just thrilled.
Assemblyman Grady:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. In addressing a comment that my colleague from District 8 mentioned, that it was too bad that the freshmen could not have worked under the leadership of these two great gentlemen, I would say I have had the privilege, though I am a freshman, of having the guidance of both Mr. Dini and Mr. Jacobsen. Joe helped me so much when I was mayor in Yerington. He has helped me along in my career.
I don’t know, Joe, if you realize it, but in the gallery today there are 100 students from Yerington High School. It is very fitting that they are here today with their two chaperones, Michelle Davis and Frances Degiacomo. They are here to witness the honor for both you and Jake today. My congratulations to you. Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore.
Assemblyman Gustavson:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore. I also rise in support of ACR 4. It has been an honor to serve in the past three terms with these two great gentlemen. They will be very difficult to replace with their honesty, integrity, and character. These men have been around for a long time and have served for many years, maintaining these characteristics. It is an honor to have served with them, and it will be difficult to replace them as leaders, in this Body and in the Senate. I want to thank you, Senator Jacobsen and Speaker Dini, for the great service that you did for the state of Nevada. You have not been biased and you looked and talked to us, not with party lines in mind, but as individuals and people representing different parts of the state. You served the entire state, not just your own districts. Thank you.
Assemblyman Perkins:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro
Tempore. First I would like to thank the Minority Leader for introducing the
Resolution. It refocuses us on something that is very important to this
institution and provides us with the opportunity to honor these two men. I want
to apologize to
Senator Jacobsen as my remarks may be somewhat weighted toward Speaker Dini because
I have had a closer working relationship with him. We have eight living former
Speakers in our state, and three of them are sitting here, including the
Minority Leader. It is an extraordinary thing, to think there is that kind of
a concentration, in one spot, at one time, sitting here, so that we can speak
to them. They share 76 years in combined service. If you look at this in
months, for our 16 freshmen that is a year and two months worth of service.
They have a long way to go to catch up to those 76 years.
One of the things that I remember the most about Senator Jacobsen was, in the interim or otherwise, if he was on the committee, whether he was busy or not, he was there to speak to that committee, to offer suggestions, constantly providing guidance through his 40 years of experience in service.
One thing I am going to miss greatly is the best opening for a speech I could ever have, speaking of these two men. I would talk about how Joe Dini was first elected in 1966 and I was in the first grade. Lawrence Jacobsen was first elected in 1962. You do the math. It was an easy opening and it brought the audience to understand the kind of experience and the kind of real talent we have in this legislative process. As I look around this house, I think that about a third of the people were born after Senator Jacobsen started his legislative service. That should provide some sense of the magnitude of how long he has provided service to our state.
When I was thinking about the Resolution and particularly about Joe, a number of words came to mind: integrity, straight shooter, statesman, the master, a class act, humble, and Papa Joe. These are words that I didn’t create, rather words of others that I have borrowed a number of times over the past few years. He epitomizes those qualities in a legislator. I will take one issue with the Resolution. When the Resolution talks about Joe being a native of Yerington, I think it was Pizen Switch.
As long as I have spent time with Joe and his tutelage, I truly believe he has forgotten more than I know. He keeps coming up with that piece of advice that makes perfect sense. He has all that catalogued in his mind. I harken back to 1995 when we had a historically, evenly split 21/21 house, 21 Democrats, and 21 Republicans. As the state’s leading political pundit he plucked this obscure cop from Henderson to be his Floor leader. Joe, I will be forever grateful. It has proven to be an opportunity of a lifetime. He has been a teacher, a mentor, and a friend to so many in this House, whether a legislator, a staff member, or a lobbyist. One of the things that he instilled in me, and others, was a respect for this institution. This institution is bigger than any one of us, or any of us collectively. It will live on long after we leave. The respect for this institution, the peoples’ House, is very important.
As I traveled and visited the associations that we are all affiliated with, I was surprised, constantly, to find that very few people knew Joe Dini’s political affiliation. They couldn’t tell you whether or not he was a Democrat or a Republican. They knew he was a Nevadan, but they couldn’t tell you what his political affiliation was. There is not a single area of public policy in this state that doesn’t have his fingerprint. You heard the Majority Leader say, “back in 1969,” and I can’t tell you how many stories we have heard that way. He has some influence, whether in education, prisons, public safety, our health departments, wildlife conservation, his legendary efforts for the rural communities, and his expertise in western water, which was nationally known throughout this country.
On a personal note, Joe has been a second father to me, in more ways than I can tell you. He steered me right, taught me, protected me, and been a role model for me. A year ago, in October, I lost my father, and one of the first calls I got was from Joe. He was there for me then and continues to help fill that void in my life. Any of my failures in public life will be mine, but any of my successes in public life can be shared with Joe, because he is the guy who prepared me and got me in a position that I might even have a public success. Joe, we already miss you in this House. Nevada is a better place because of your efforts and because of your love of the greatest state in the greatest country in the world. Nevada thanks you, this House thanks you, and I thank you. To me, you will always be known as Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that all rules be suspended and that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 4 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore announced if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 11:50 a.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 12:01 p.m.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Quorum present.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Oceguera moved that NEVADA APPEAL: Bob Thomas, be accepted as an accredited press representative, that he be assigned space at the press table in the Assembly Chambers and that he be allowed use of appropriate broadcasting facilities.
Motion carried.
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE
By Assemblymen Pierce, Manendo, Giunchigliani, Chowning, Leslie, Arberry, Atkinson, Buckley, Claborn, Conklin, Goldwater, Hardy, Horne, Koivisto, Mabey, McClain, McCleary, Oceguera, Ohrenschall, Parks, Sherer, and Weber:
Assembly Bill No. 206—AN ACT relating to industrial insurance; authorizing the repayment of compensation received in a lump sum for a permanent partial disability in a single payment under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Pierce moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
By Assemblymen Pierce, Chowning, Anderson, Ohrenschall, Andonov, Arberry, Atkinson, Buckley, Carpenter, Christensen, Claborn, Collins, Conklin, Goicoechea, Griffin, Horne, Koivisto, Manendo, Oceguera, Parks, Perkins, Sherer, and Weber; Senators Carlton, Titus, Wiener, Amodei, Care, Hardy, Mathews, McGinness, Nolan, Schneider, Shaffer, and Townsend:
Assembly Bill No. 207—AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; providing for the issuance of special license plates for the support of naturalized citizenship; imposing a fee for the issuance and renewal of such license plates; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Pierce moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.
By Assemblymen Goicoechea, Knecht, Andonov, Atkinson, Beers, Carpenter, Claborn, Collins, Conklin, Geddes, Grady, Hardy, Hettrick, Koivisto, Mabey, Manendo, McClain, McCleary, and Sherer:
Assembly Bill No. 208—AN ACT relating to taxation; authorizing the board of county commissioners of certain counties to impose a sales and use tax to support the operation and maintenance of a county swimming pool; authorizing the imposition of the tax in White Pine County without further approval of the voters; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Goicoechea moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.
By Assemblymen Griffin, Claborn, Gibbons, Knecht, Christensen, Andonov, Angle, Atkinson, Beers, Brown, Carpenter, Collins, Conklin, Geddes, Goicoechea, Goldwater, Grady, Gustavson, Hardy, Hettrick, Koivisto, Mabey, Manendo, Marvel, McClain, McCleary, Oceguera, Parks, Perkins, Pierce, Sherer, and Weber:
Assembly Bill No. 209—AN ACT relating to parole; requiring a prisoner to submit to a test to detect the presence of controlled substance in the system of the prisoner before a hearing is held to consider granting parole to the prisoner; requiring the State Board of Parole Commissioners to deny parole to the prisoner if the test detects the presence of a controlled substance in his system under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Griffin moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.
By Assemblymen Koivisto, McCleary, Carpenter, Claborn, Collins, Goicoechea, Manendo, McClain, Parks, Pierce, Sherer, and Williams:
Assembly Bill No. 210—AN ACT relating to water; removing the prospective expiration of certain provisions establishing the circumstances under which certain temporary permits for the appropriation of ground water may be revoked; removing the prospective expiration of certain provisions restricting the authority of the State Engineer to limit the depth or prohibit the repair of certain wells; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Koivisto moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore announced if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 12:14 p.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 12:16 p.m.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Quorum present.
By Assemblywoman Giunchigliani:
Assembly Bill No. 211—AN ACT relating to county government; authorizing a county manager, with the approval of the board of county commissioners, to promote, participate in the operation of, and create or cause to be created a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Assembly Bill No. 212—AN ACT relating to manufactured housing; revising certain fees related to licensing certain persons for activities relating to manufactured housing; revising various provisions governing a petition for, the permissible amount of, entitlement to and the procedures for recovery from the Account for Education and Recovery Relating to Manufactured Housing; authorizing certain appeals of orders directing payment from the Account; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Goldwater moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 28.
Assemblyman Oceguera moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 54.
Assemblyman Oceguera moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 79.
Assemblyman Oceguera moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
Senate Bill No. 103.
Assemblyman Oceguera moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT
Assembly Bill No. 150.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.
general file and third reading
Assemblyman Oceguera moved that Assembly Bills Nos. 6, 27, 33, 113, 129, and Senate Bill No. 11 be taken from the General File and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore announced if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 12:21 p.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 12:22 p.m.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Quorum present.
Assemblyman Oceguera withdrew the motion whereby Assembly Bills Nos. 6, 27, 33, 113, 129, and Senate Bill No. 11 were taken from the General File and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 6.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Koivisto.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 6:
Yeas—41.
Nays—None.
Excused—Ohrenschall.
Assembly Bill No. 6 having received a constitutional
majority,
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 27.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Claborn.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 27:
Yeas—41.
Nays—None.
Excused—Ohrenschall.
Assembly Bill No. 27 having received a constitutional
majority,
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 33.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Horne.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 33:
Yeas—41.
Nays—None.
Excused—Ohrenschall.
Assembly Bill No. 33 having received a constitutional
majority,
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Anderson gave notice that on the next legislative day he would move to reconsider the vote whereby Assembly Bill No. 33 was this day passed.
general file and third reading
Assembly Bill No. 113.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Knecht.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 113:
Yeas—41.
Nays—None.
Excused—Ohrenschall.
Assembly Bill No. 113 having received a constitutional
majority,
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Assembly Bill No. 129.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Conklin.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 129:
Yeas—41.
Nays—None.
Excused—Ohrenschall.
Assembly Bill No. 129 having received a constitutional
majority,
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
Senate Bill No. 11.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Goldwater.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 11:
Yeas—41.
Nays—None.
Excused—Ohrenschall.
Senate Bill No. 11 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES
Assemblyman Anderson withdrew his notice to reconsider the vote whereby Assembly Bill No. 33 was this day passed.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore announced if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Assembly in recess at 12:36 p.m.
ASSEMBLY IN SESSION
At 12:37 p.m.
Mr. Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Quorum present.
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 Kyla Tudor.
On request of Assemblywoman Angle, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Bob Wolf.
On request of Assemblywoman
Buckley, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was
extended to George Dini,
Aiden Kendrick, and Carol Loomis.
On request of Assemblyman Carpenter, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Michael J. Franzoia.
On
request of Assemblyman Geddes, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly
Chamber for this day was extended to Vernon Miller,
Amanda Bliablias, Jordan Cook, Eric Andrade, Emily Frakes,
Michelle Frankfurt, April Gagnon, James Gracia, Atlanta Hartsfield,
Desirae Howard, Christina Howe, Timothy Jetter, Mark Johnson,
Angelica LaCroix, Jennie Lindquist, Justin McAlister, Lena Migala,
Ololade Ogundimu, Mary Jane Peterson, John Rast, Sarah Reiter,
Jessika Rodriquez, Monique Romero, Laura Scull, Chris Sumrall,
Windy Swanson, Brianna Thompson, Kevin Habegger, Savanna Richards, Nicole
Velez, Shirley Dees, Marlana Jenkins, and Barry Chilton.
On request of Assemblyman Goicoechea, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Don Stoker, Joyce Scheen, and Patty Herzog.
On request of Assemblyman
Grady, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was
extended to Jay Dini,
Frances Degiacomo, Shari Tibbals, Michelle Davis, Misty Baker,
Jeffery Bednark, Jason Booth, Andreas Christiansen, Joseph Halstead,
Linda Hogan, Zachary Howell, Miranda Kenosky, Avery Lopez, Jr.,
Rachel Loucks, Audri Manly, Lawrence Masini, Brian Murillo, Janell Neade,
Jeremy Nielson, Heimy Olivera, Russell Paine, Jasper Remaley, Katie Ross,
Pamela Sinclair, David Smith, Michael Soukup, Jeffrey Spurlock, Jr.,
Brandy Tate, Wesley Thomas, Matthew Torn, Charity Triplett,
Veronica Veil, Linda Venegas, Melinda Young, Kevin Abilla,
Rosio Areliano, Joshua Blevins, Silvia Bonacchini, Rebecca Christian, Colleen
Cochran, Dale Conway, Rose Costa, Granville Cutright,
Angel Fushee, Cynthia Jackson, Cui Lopez, Daniel Bradshaw,
Winter Carrera, Michael Dixon, Michael Drennan, Travis Edmunds,
Joshua Farier, Matthew Calvin, Joshua Halterman, Mathew Heimerman, Christina
Kerwin, David Malarchik, Lindsey McCabe, Kevin McCarty, Shawn McCarty, Michael
McFall-Sanders, Benjamin Menesini,
Crystal Morrison, Stephan Moseley, Dean Oliver, Cort Page, Haley Page, Shelly
Park, Raul Ramirez, Nancy Sandoval, Randy Shumate, Brian Smith, Will Svetic,
Daylene Tibbals, Karla Valladares, Hillary Vaughn,
Nicholas White, Sarah Williamson, Faviola Morales, Maria Orduna,
Alan Roberts, Brian Saunders, Joshua Savage, Jennifer Smith, Hecto Solorio,
John Stack, Christopher Wubbenhorst, and David Stix.
On request of Assemblyman Griffin, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Lynette Boggs McDonald.
On request of Assemblyman
Hardy, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was
extended to Scott Fisher,
Betty Jacobsen, and Celeste Gunther.
On request of Assemblyman Hettrick, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Joseph E. Dini, Jr., Lawrence Jacobsen, Laverne Marwin, Tiffany Tudor, and Jeanne Mouryne Dini.
On request of Assemblywoman Leslie, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Heidi Dini and Josh Dini.
On
request of Assemblyman Manendo, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly
Chamber for this day was extended to Heather Meierhoff,
Eryn Meierhoff, and D.J. Meierhoff.
On
request of Assemblyman Marvel, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly
Chamber for this day was extended to Paul Vesco, Steve West, Lisa Menath, Mike
Menath, Mouryne Dini, Paul Seaman, and
Cheryl Seaman.
On
request of Assemblyman McCleary, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly
Chamber for this day was extended to Verna McCleary,
Jacob McCleary, and Andrea McCleary.
On request of Assemblyman Sherer, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Stan Wallis, Doug McMurdo, Shelia McMurdo, and Shane McMurdo.
Assemblyman Oceguera moved that the Assembly adjourn until Friday, February 28, 2003, at 11:00 a.m.
Motion carried.
Assembly adjourned at 12:38 p.m.
Approved: Richard D. Perkins
Attest: Jacqueline Sneddon