NEVADA LEGISLATURE

THE EIGHTY-SEVENTH DAY

Carson City (Wednesday), April 30, 2003

Assembly called to order at 11:19 a.m.

Mr. Speaker presiding.

Roll called.

All present.

Prayer by the Chaplain, Marlene Wendell.

Father God, I pray that You would bless each and every member of the Nevada State Assembly and guide them in their decisions today. I pray that they will make choices that are both good and righteous in Your sight. Thank You, that they seek Your counsel and honor You. Proverbs 2:6-11 from the Amplified Version of the Bible says:

“For the Lord gives skillful and godly wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He hides away sound and godly wisdom and stores it for the righteous; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly and in integrity, that He may guard the paths of justice; yes, He preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness, justice and fair dealing in every area and relation; yes, you will understand every good path. For skillful and godly wisdom shall enter into your heart, and knowledge shall be pleasant to you. Discretion shall watch over you, understanding shall keep you.”

I ask, Father, that You will give them Your wisdom to accurately discern the issues presented before them. May they be fair and just, hearing out all reasonable voices. I praise You, that they conduct their affairs honorably, ethically, and with integrity. Thank You for Your Grace and mercy upon each and every one of them and the blessings of protection upon them and their families. May Your word be the foundation of their lives.

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 Constitutional Amendments, to which was referred
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 3 of the 71st Session, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Harry Mortenson, Chairman

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 107, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Bernie Anderson, Chairman

Mr. Speaker:

Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was re-referred Assembly Bill No. 488, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, as amended.

Morse Arberry Jr., Chairman

Mr. Speaker:

Your Concurrent Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Assembly Bill
No. 475, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, as amended.

Morse Arberry Jr., Chairman

MESSAGES FROM THE Senate

Senate Chamber, Carson City, April 29, 2003

To the Honorable the Assembly:

I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed
Assembly Bills Nos. 74, 75, 77, 83, 105, 193, 253, 322, 520.

Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate amended, and on this day passed, as amended, Assembly Bill No. 55, Amendment No. 495; Assembly Bill No. 133, Amendment No. 504, and respectfully requests your honorable body to concur in said amendments.

Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 15.

Mary Jo Mongelli

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 Amodei, Care, Carlton, Cegavske, Coffin, Hardy, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, Nolan, O’Connell, Raggio, Rawson, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Tiffany, Titus, Townsend, Washington, and Wiener:

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 16—Designating April 30, 2003, as “Vintage Car Day” at the Nevada Legislature.

Whereas, Automobiles and the automobile industry have played a vital role in the growth of this great country; and

Whereas, Automobile sales in the United States have grown over the years from $4,100 in 1900 to $3.7 million in 1925, $6.7 million in 1950, $9.3 million in 1965 to over $140 billion worth of motor vehicles and parts produced in the United States by companies employing over 6.6 million workers nationwide; and

Whereas, The automobile industry has become one of the largest purchasers of many key American industrial products, such as steel; and

Whereas, Since 1987, the automobile industry has grown by more than 47 percent, helping to drive the economy of the United States to new heights; and

Whereas, Automobiles have shaped our everyday lives over the past 100 years more than any other invention by allowing consumers to commute long distances for family visits, tourism, entertainment, shopping and work; and

Whereas, Automobiles have encouraged the development of a far-reaching system of highways and roads, which made possible the growth of suburbs and shopping centers around major cities; and

Whereas, Many people all over the nation, including a large number in Nevada, maintain their classic automobiles as a pastime and do so with a great passion; and

Whereas, The members of the Nevada Legislature recognize the effect the automobile has had on our country and support wholeheartedly all activities involved in the restoration and exhibition of these fine automobiles; and

Whereas, Thousands of local clubs have been instrumental in preserving a historic part of this country’s heritage by encouraging the restoration and exhibition of these vintage works of art which easily evoke smiles and fond memories; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the members of the 72nd Session of the Nevada Legislature hereby designate April 30, 2003, as “Vintage Car Day” at the Nevada Legislature in recognition of all that automobiles and the automobile industry have done to shape this country and state; and be it further

Resolved, That the members of the Legislature express appreciation to the Valley Cruisers Car Club for organizing a nostalgic display on the legislative grounds in commemoration of this event.

Assemblyman Hettrick moved the adoption of the resolution.

Remarks by Assemblymen Hettrick, Giunchigliani, Chowning, and Gibbons.

Resolution adopted unanimously.

Assemblyman Hettrick moved that all rules be suspended and that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 16 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.

Motion carried unanimously.

INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

By the Committee on Ways and Means:

Assembly Bill No. 544—AN ACT relating to programs for public employees; establishing for the next biennium the amount to be paid by this state for group insurance for certain public employees, public officers and retired public employees; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Motion carried.

SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT

Senate Bill No. 65.