FINAL INDEX OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

                                     72nd LEGISLATIVE SESSION (2003)

 

**         Enrolled Bill, Effective Before October 1, 2003

*           Enrolled Bill, Effective October 1, 2003, or Later

††         Vetoed by Governor

†           Deleted by Amendment

‡           Resolution Approved by Legislature

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ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

      Vehicles, removal by police, liability of tow car operators, AB 394*

ABDUCTED CHILDREN, STATEWIDE ALERT SYSTEM FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF

      Creation, AB 322**

ABORTION

      Alternatives to abortion, special license plates to support, SB 120

ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH

      Abolished, AB 179†

      Academic achievement plans, receipt of reports, SB 191

      Achievement and proficiency tests, duties, SB 191

      Foreign languages and cultures, duties regarding instruction programs, AB 508†

      Reading, standards, AB 411

      Social studies, duties regarding instruction programs, AB 508

      Terms of members, SB 68**

ACCIDENTS

      Chemicals, program to prevent accidental release, SB 67, SB 127*

      Emergency vehicles, duties of drivers approaching stopped vehicles with flashing lights, AB 299*

      Highly hazardous substances or explosives, investigation of accidents, SB 127*

ACCOUNTANTS

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Certificates, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Partnerships, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 536

      State Board of Accountancy

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

ACTIONS

      Amber Alert System, immunities, AB 322**

      Attorneys' fees (See ATTORNEYS' FEES)

      Attorneys, provision of certain information to clients regarding litigation, AB 338

      Business license violations, enforcement of orders, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Child abuse, immunities for examination of victims, AB 112

      Cigarette licensees, enforcement of laws, AB 460

      Civil protective custody, immunities of certain persons, SB 94†

      Clinical trials covered by health insurance, immunities, AB 502*

      Common-interest communities, SB 100*, AB 446

      Computer information transactions, breach of contract, SB 463

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS)

      Consumer contracts, unauthorized charges, SB 47

      Court costs and fees (See COURT COSTS AND FEES)

      Covenant not to sue joint tortfeasors, effect, AB 446

      Damages (See DAMAGES)

      Disabilities, persons with, discriminatory acts against, AB 332

      Dismissal

             Extension of time to recommence action, AB 40*

             Medical malpractice, repeal of certain provision, SB 97

      Domestic violence cases, attendants to victims, SB 224*

      E-mail containing advertisements, liability of persons transmitting, AB 93*

      Entertainment tax, claims, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Flag of the United States, right to display, SB 359**, AB 408

      Grocery store employees, health benefits, AB 356

      Gross receipts tax, claims, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Guides, actions by or against, AB 272

      Health care determinations, independent review, SB 23, SB 171, AB 79*

      Health care facilities, violations of staffing requirements, AB 313†

      High-level radioactive waste, unlawful storage, SB 294

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 284*

      Incapacitated minors, injury by other minors, liability, AB 385

      Insurance Guaranty Association, recoveries, AB 453*

      Intellectual property, interference with rights, AB 81†

      Justices' courts

             District court actions, transfer to justice's court, SB 88**, AB 100**

             Jurisdiction, monetary threshold, AB 100*

             Short trials, adoption of rules, AB 100*

      Labor laws

             Enforcement, AB 143**

             State of Nevada, waiver of sovereign immunity, AB 341

      Layaway sales, failure to deliver goods, SB 60

      Limitation of actions (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

      Manufactured Housing Recovery Account, claims against, AB 212**

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens (See LIENS)

      Medicaid fee-for-service programs, prohibited acts, SB 374

      Medical or dental malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Mold control violations, SB 132

      Mortgage brokers, liability of advertising spokesperson, AB 490**

      Occupancy tax, claims, AB 342

      Occupations and professions generally

             Immunities of boards and persons providing assistance, AB 347

             Prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Outfitters, actions by or against, AB 272

      Peace officers, acting without state authority, SB 294

      Personal injuries, manifest physical injury as cause of action, SB 160

      Physicians, documents concerning epileptic drivers, AB 406

      Prisoners, actions for mental or emotional injury, AB 188

      Property tax liens sold by county, action for collection by purchaser, AB 200

      Public hazards, standing to sue regarding unlawful concealment, SB 251

      Public lands, management or disposal without state authority, SB 294

      Public rights-of-way, liability of abutting property owners, AB 390**

      Public works, orders to cease work, AB 534**

      Real estate licensees, actions against, SB 139†

      Real property transactions, failure to make disclosures, SB 204*

      Restitution ordered by juvenile court, action by victim, SB 197*

      Salvage vehicles, liability for certain unlawful acts, AB 325*

      School bus drivers, immunities for administration of CPR, SB 230

      Schools

             Records, immunities regarding release, AB 264

             Reports of harassment or intimidation, AB 513

      Service tax claims, liability, SB 382

      Silicone injections or implants, revival of certain actions, AB 50

      Small claims, effect of certain counterclaims or other pleadings, SB 203

      Social Security numbers, unlawful acts, SB 379

      Social Workers, Board of Examiners for, liability of members, AB 491

      Structured settlements, transfer of rights to payments, AB 166*

      Telemarketers, actions against, SB 255, AB 232*

      Tow car operators, liability for loss or damage to vehicles, AB 394*

      Travel agents and tour brokers or operators, violations, AB 329

      University System, failure to provide certain instructional materials, SB 62†

      Volunteer fire departments, immunities for certain donors of property, AB 26*

      Volunteers, immunities of employers for certain acts of, SB 303, AB 155**

ACUPUNCTURE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE)

ADDRESSES

      Business address, effect of nondisclosure or misrepresentation, SB 399

      Change of address, notification to Motor Vehicles Department, SB 483*, AB 177*

      Cosmetology license or certificate, contents restricted, SB 372**

      Peace officers, internal reviews, prohibited acts, AB 330

      Sex offenders, conditions of parole or probation, SB 397**

ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Budget Division

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, receipt of reports, SB 191

             Alcohol and drug abuse programs, duties, SB 382

             Authorized expenditures, powers, SB 504**

             Budget proposals, preparation, SB 382

             Capital improvement projects, notice of temporary advances, SB 507**

             Claims against state, duties, AB 216**

             Class-size reduction, receipt of report, SB 44

             Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

             Ethics Commission, duties regarding assessments, AB 551**

             Financial disclosure statements, duties, SB 147**, AB 529†

             Health insurance for school personnel, review of requests for allocation of money, AB 257**

             Higher Education Programs, Committee to Evaluate, membership, AB 203**

             Highway Patrol salaries, receipt of information, SB 344

             Legislators, Commission to Review Compensation of, notices, duties, AB 464

             Occupational boards and commissions, reports, SB 310*

             Remedial programs in schools, duties, SB 210†

             Reversions from state agencies, duties, SB 381

             State Distributive School Account, duties, SB 509

             State employee collective bargaining agreements, receipt, duties, AB 65

             Textbooks, instructional supplies and hardware, duties regarding expenditures, SB 509

             Vacancies in state positions, reports, SB 382

      Buildings and Grounds Division

             Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

             Energy conservation, duties, AB 398**

      Credit or debit card payments, duties, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Director

             Advances to accounts for administrative assessments, duties, SB 198**

             Forester Firewarden, approval of certain monetary carryovers, AB 467

             Information Technology Advisory Board, removal as member, AB 88

             State employees' salaries, duties, AB 555**

             Telecommunications study, duties, ACR 19†

      Hearings Division, duty regarding appeal of bids removed, AB 424†

      Juvenile correctional facility, certain agreements prohibited, SB 447

      Medical and dental scholarships, appropriation, SB 101

      Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, assistance, SB 249

      POST Commission, retention and use of distributions, AB 461

      Purchasing Division

             Bids, appeals, AB 424†

             Chief, member of Commission on Prescription Drugs, AB 307

             Contracts over $500,000, duties, AB 424†

             Energy conservation in public buildings, duties, AB 398**

      Rural communities, study of relocation of certain agencies, AB 219

      State Printing Division

             Chief and staff commended, ACR 32‡

             Cigarettes, production of certain signs, SB 339†, AB 460†

             Labor agreements, authority, AB 65

             Transfer to Legislative Counsel Bureau, SB 504**

             Wildlife Division, use of facilities, AB 71†

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS

      Bonds of certain parolees or probationers, payment of assessments, AB 18

      Budget accounts supported by assessments, procedure for advances to, SB 198**

      Court facilities, imposition of assessment, SB 107**

      Misdemeanors, imposition, increase in amount, AB 29**, AB 242

      Motor vehicle registration, payment of assessments as condition, SB 479

      Specialty court programs, additional assessment, SB 108, AB 29**, AB 238

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE

      Adjudication of contested cases, Senate committee jurisdiction over measures affecting, SR 8‡

      Alternative fuels, review of regulations mandated, AB 237**

      Entertainment tax, regulations, inclusion in NAC, SB 509

      Health professions, review of regulations, SB 329*

      Regulations declared void

             Compensation for dangerous duty, AB 159

             Confidentiality of public records, SB 443

             Minimum wage regulation, AB 356†

             Payroll deductions, AB 169

             Prevailing wages, SB 114

             Securities Division, certain regulations, SB 155

      Social and economic benefits, inclusion of statement, AB 413

      Telephonic devices in vehicles, regulation of use restricted, SB 10**

      Temporary regulations, procedures, review, SB 329*

      Workshops, requirements, SB 229

ADOPTION

      Adoptees, access to files and records, SB 267

      Post-adoptive contact, procedure to enter into enforceable agreement, AB 28

      State Register for Adoptions, elimination, SB 267

ADULT CABARETS

      Tax on entertainment events, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

ADULT DAY CARE (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Psychologists, privileges at facilities, SB 326

ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING

      Chiropractors, unprofessional conduct, SB 250**

      Court reporters, requirements, SB 395**

      Deferred deposit services, unlawful acts, AB 433

      Deposits, when solicitations made in state, SB 436*

      E-mail containing ads, identification, liability for improper transmittal, AB 93*

      Health coverage, associations of self-insured private employers providing, SB 64

      Local government purchasing, SB 146**, AB 86*

      Monorail stations, authorized advertising, AB 444*

      Mortgage brokers, liability of advertising spokesperson, AB 490**

      Motor carriers, prohibited acts, remedies, SB 192, AB 518**

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, agreements relating to private advertising, SB 149

      Political advertisements, availability of cost information, AB 528**

      Public transit systems, authority, use of certain revenue, AB 444*

      Public works, bids (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Real estate licensees, disclosures, SB 139*

      Sellers of travel, AB 343*

      State property or emblems, contracts for private advertising, study, AB 415

      State purchasing, AB 116

      Unregistered vehicles, availability of method to report, SB 214

      Wildlife Division publications, fees for private advertising, AB 71**

AFFIDAVITS

      Anatomical gifts, authority to make, SB 386**

      Burial or cremation of decedent's remains, SB 386**

      Constructional defect cases, filing, SB 241†

      Medical facilities, family visitation rights, SB 386†

      Planning and zoning, notice of certain hearings, SB 176†

      Surviving spouse holding or taking property, filing of affidavit of death, SB 63

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

      Assistance to finance housing (See HOUSING, ASSISTANCE TO FINANCE)

      Energy assistance programs, certain funding eliminated, SB 4

      Energy conservation, loan program to purchase equipment for, AB 314

      Firearms, unlawful discharge, SB 40*

      Methamphetamine manufacture near residence, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Minorities, legislative study of availability, SB 249

      Property tax exemptions, renewal forms, AB 533**

      Regional development districts, powers, SB 328*

AGE

      Adoptees, access to files and records, SB 267

      Birth certificates, disclosure of certain information, SB 267

      Child-restraint devices, use, SB 116*

      Constables and sheriffs, eligibility for office, AB 114*

      Crimes against older persons, age threshold for applicability of laws, AB 73*

      Death penalty, minimum age for sentencing, AB 118

      Election board officers, trainee qualifications and restrictions, AB 125*

      Graffiti, liability of parent or guardian for acts of child, SB 105**

      Motor vehicle insurance, reduction in premiums, AB 37

      School pupils, admission to kindergarten and first grade, SB 34†

      State employment, waiver of state immunity regarding federal labor laws, AB 341

      Tobacco, false representation of age by minor to obtain, SB 339, AB 460

AGED PERSONS

      Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation

             Assisted living facilities, penalties, AB 326†

             Athletic trainers, duty to report, SB 27*

             Costs of investigation and prosecution, payment by convicted person, AB 73†

             Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

             Exploitation defined, AB 126*

             Law enforcement agencies, inspection of records, AB 59

             Penalties, AB 73*

             Restitution, AB 73*

      Assisted living facilities

             Licensing and regulation, AB 326*

             Property tax assistance, applicability of laws, AB 326†

      Brochure concerning funding for programs for senior citizens, publication, SB 81

      Crimes against, age threshold for applicability of certain laws reduced, AB 73*

      Dental and vision benefits, subsidies for coverage, SB 459†, AB 283

      Employees of landlords of dwelling units for seniors, work card required, AB 419*

      Eviction, notice requirements, AB 274, AB 498**

      Governmental services tax, account for rebates, creation, SB 370*

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Health care providers, training in geriatrics and gerontology, AB 349**

      Hunting and fishing licenses, qualifications for reduced fees, AB 4

      Identification cards, renewal fees, SB 483*

      Legal aid (See LEGAL AID)

      Legislative Forum (See SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATIVE FORUM, NEVADA)

      Motor vehicle insurance, reduction in premiums, AB 37

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Sales tax exemption for medicines and medical devices, ballot question, AB 351

      School districts, provision of health and social services, AB 264†

      Senior citizens' property tax assistance (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Senior Services, appropriation, SB 504**

      State employment, waiver of state immunity regarding federal labor laws, AB 341

      Statewide informational and referral system, establishment, SB 239, SCR 11‡

      Voting

             Absent ballots, applications, SB 453*, AB 125*

             Assistance, SB 453*, AB 527

             Special voting devices at centralized locations, AB 125*

AGENTS

      Athletes' agents (See ATHLETES' AGENTS)

      Bail agents (See BAIL AGENTS, ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND SOLICITORS)

      Escrow agents (See ESCROW AGENTS AND AGENCIES)

      Insurance agents (See INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS)

      Mortgage agents (See MORTGAGE AGENTS AND BROKERS)

      Real estate agents (See REAL ESTATE LICENSEES)

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

      Time share sales agents (See TIME SHARES)

      Title agents, effect of felony conviction, AB 55**, AB 337

      Travel agents (See TRAVEL AGENTS)

      Wildlife license agents, application fees, SB 420*

AGING SERVICES DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

AGRICULTURAL MINERALS (See FERTILIZERS AND AGRICULTURAL MINERALS)

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

      Dairy products (See DAIRIES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS)

      Garlic and onions (See GARLIC AND ONIONS)

      Interstate quarantines, civil penalties for violations, SB 172**

      Joint enforcement of certain laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Lien notice, AB 92*

      Organic agricultural products, certification of producers and handlers, AB 75**

      Sales tax exemption for plants intended for human consumption, removal, SB 293

AGRICULTURE

      Educational courses, grant program, appropriation, SB 366

      License plates for support, special and souvenir plates, AB 192**

      Livestock (See LIVESTOCK)

      Machinery and equipment

             Operation of equipment using dyed fuel on highway, authority, AB 346**

             Relations between suppliers and dealers, AB 369*

             Sales tax exemptions, SB 293, AB 514*

AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF

      Audio recordings of proceedings, public records, SB 229

      Members, qualifications, SB 486**

      Nurseries and nursery stock, regulations, SB 172**

      Organic agricultural products, duties, AB 75**

      Petroleum products

             Deposit of fines, AB 130†

             Standards for products used in internal combustion engines, adoption, AB 36*

      Secretary, duties, SB 486**

      Sheep Commissioners, State Board of, assumption of duties, SB 486**

AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Agricultural Working Capital, Revolving Account for, use, SB 486**

      Agriculture Registration and Enforcement Account, sources, AB 130†

      Brand inspections, powers, SB 486**

      Fees, AB 130**

      Feral livestock, duties, SB 486**

      Fertilizers and agricultural minerals, regulations, AB 193**

      Fines, deposit, AB 130†

      Invasive species, pest and weed control, use of certain tax proceeds, SB 370*

      Joint enforcement of certain laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Laboratory, purposes, SB 486**

      Livestock Inspection Account, sources, SB 486**

      Measurement Standards, Division of, creation, SB 485*

      Nurseries and nursery stock, regulations, SB 172**

      Organic agricultural products, duties, AB 75**

      Palomino Valley, appropriation for fence, SB 377

      Pest and plant disease control, regulation, SB 172**

      Quarantine (See QUARANTINE)

      Sheep diseases, duties, SB 486**

      Supplemental appropriation, SB 263**

      Weed control grant program, establishment, appropriation, SB 75

      Weights and measures (See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES)

AIDING AND ABETTING

      Chiropractors, unprofessional conduct, SB 250**

      Hunting violations, penalties, SB 135, SB 420*

      Internet prescription sales, unlawful acts, SB 337**

      Motor carriers, unlawful acts, SB 192

      Public officers or employees, unlawful acts relating to personal identifying information, SB 297*

      Public utility information, unlawful disclosure, AB 441**

      Terrorism, penalties, SB 38, AB 250**, AB 441**

      Unauthorized insurers, unlawful acts, AB 453*

AIDS

      Fighting AIDS in Our Community Today, appropriation, SB 258

      Medicaid, restrictions on antiretroviral drugs prohibited, AB 384**, AB 430

      Real property transactions, disclosure of certain information immaterial, SB 204*

AIR POLLUTION

      Clark County

             Biennial inspection and testing of motor vehicles, SB 189, AB 416

             Compulsory inspection program, authority, AB 36*

             Cooperative agreement to create control authority, SB 536 of the 71st Session

      Compliance certification forms, fees, SB 419, SB 500**

      Fleet station forms, fees, SB 419, SB 500**

      Fleet vehicles

             Alternative fuels, feasibility of conversion of certain vehicles, AB 237**

             Fuel additives, use by certain vehicles, AB 359

      Heavy-duty vehicles, regulation of emissions, AB 36*

      Local agencies, duties regarding biennial vehicle registration, SB 213, AB 324*

      Military tactical vehicles, exemption from emission control laws, AB 36*

      Motor vehicle inspection stations, procedures for inspection, SB 18*

      Pollution Control Account, use for local programs, SB 419, SB 500**

      Public transit fund, use for improvement of air quality, SB 237**

      Real property sales, immunities from liability for pollution, AB 485**

      Tax for improvement of air quality, authorization, SB 237**

      Washoe County

             Biennial inspection and testing of motor vehicles, AB 416

             Compulsory inspection program, authority, AB 36*

AIRCRAFT AND AIRPORTS

      Disabled persons and service animals, prohibited acts, AB 332

      Firearms, unlawful discharge, SB 40†

      Helicopters (See HELICOPTERS)

      License plates for support of aviation, issuance, SB 99

      Liens, notice to Motor Vehicles Department unnecessary, SB 161

      Noise restrictions, authority to impose, SB 291

      Private construction or operation of transportation facility, authorization, AB 401**

      Sales tax exemptions, SB 293, AB 514*

      State employees, compensation for dangerous duty, AB 159

      Transport companies, tax on interstate and intercounty property, AB 530**

      Zoning boards of adjustment, recordings of proceedings, SB 229

AIRPORT AUTHORITIES (See specific authority)

ALARMS

      Armories, requirements, SB 290

      Child-restraint devices in vehicles, alarms required, AB 120

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Board of Examiners for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Indian tribes, interlocal agreements to provide training authorized, SB 248**

            Investigation and proceedings for discipline, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*, SB 351*

             Powers and duties, SB 248**, SB 310*, SB 351**

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

      Certificates

             Educational requirements, waiver, SB 248**

             Interns, SB 248**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Continuing education, fees, SB 248**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Fingerprinting, SB 248**, AB 155**

      Injunctions, SB 248**

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Legislators, refusal to provide service based on vote prohibited, SB 311

      Osteopathic physicians, laws inapplicable, SB 281*

      Problem Gambling, Board to Certify Counselors on, representation, SB 349

      Prohibited acts, penalties, SB 248**

      Specialists in prevention of substance abuse, certification, SB 248†

ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE

      Coordination of programs, study, SB 382

      Detoxification technicians, certification, penalties, SB 248**

      Drug addicts, unlawful acts involving firearms, penalties, SB 199*

      DUI offenders, application to undergo treatment program, AB 106**

      Family resources center programs, establishment unnecessary, AB 548**

      Halfway houses, location, SB 236

      Intoxicated persons, transport for medical or other treatment, SB 86, SB 94**

      Liquor taxes, use for prevention and rehabilitation services, SB 94**

      Minors, evaluation of impaired minors, SB 205

      Nevada Youth Training Center, educational course, SB 197*

      Overcrowded jails, commitment of prisoners to substance abuse programs, AB 303

      Probation, effect of failure to complete treatment program, AB 95*

      Psychologists, privileges at facilities, SB 326

      Specialty court programs, administrative assessments to fund, SB 108, AB 29**

      Substance Abuse and Treatment Block Grant, appropriation, SB 396**

      Suspended sentence, effect of failure to complete treatment program, AB 95*

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

ALERT SYSTEM, COMMITTEE FOR THE STATEWIDE

      Creation, AB 322**

ALIENS

      Consular cards, acceptance by local governments for certain purposes, SB 312*

      Drivers' licenses, applications, SB 483*, AB 441*

      Firearms, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 199*

      Identification cards, applications, AB 441*

      Labor laws, enforcement, AB 48**

      Limited English proficiency pupils, achievement tests, remedial study, SB 191, AB 179

      Motor vehicle sales forms, availability in Spanish, AB 223*

      Special license plates for support of naturalized citizenship, AB 207, AB 358**

ALIMONY

      Modification based on change in gross monthly income, SB 269*

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

      Definitions, legislative findings, AB 237**

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

      Continuing education requirements for certain employees, AB 323**

      Institutional long-term care, provision for, AB 323**

AMBER ALERT SYSTEM

      Creation, AB 322**

AMBULANCES (See also EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

      Assault or battery committed upon attendant, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Medical records of deceased patients, access by certain persons authorized, SB 24*

      Quarantines, transport of infected persons, SB 82**

      Stopped vehicles with flashing lights, duties of approaching drivers, AB 299*

AMMUNITION (See also FIREARMS)

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Sale or disposition to certain persons unlawful, penalty, SB 199*

AMPHIBIOUS DEVICES

      Registration and titling, SB 117

AMUSEMENT TAX

      Imposition, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

ANATOMICAL GIFTS

      Antirejection drugs, Medicaid coverage, AB 384**

      Authorization, priority, affidavit, SB 386**

      Burial of remains, authority, SB 386**

      Heart transplant facility, study, funding, SB 507**, AB 333

      License plates to encourage donation, fees, deposits, SB 99, AB 192**

      Public employees, paid leave of absence to make donation, AB 3

      Request for consent or concurrence of any person after donor's death prohibited, AB 51*

ANIMALS

      Antifreeze, bittering agent required, penalty, SB 304

      Livestock (See LIVESTOCK)

      Parasitic diseases, duties of State Department of Agriculture, SB 486**

      Research facilities, penalty for burglary, AB 191

      Service animals

             Facilitation of use, legislative study, SB 137**

             Unlawful acts relating to, penalties, restitution, SB 231*, AB 332

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE)

ANNUITIES

      Contract requirements, AB 453*

      Minimum nonforfeiture amounts, AB 453*

ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE

      Revocable inter vivos trusts, effect, AB 101*

ANTIFREEZE

      Bittering agent required, penalty, SB 304

APPEALS (See also JUDICIAL REVIEW)

      Businesses, orders to cease and desist, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Constructional defect cases, decisions of special masters, SB 241†

      Fees, SB 106**, SB 162

      Guardianships, AB 365*

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Manufactured Housing Recovery Account, claims against, AB 212†

      Nuisances, orders to abate, AB 135**, AB 278

      Personal wireless service facilities, denial of permits, SB 426**

      Protective orders, issuance, AB 331*

      Zoning, appeal of certain decisions, AB 291*

APPEALS, COURT OF

      Creation, SJR 5‡, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE

      Change of name or location, fee, SB 428**

      Continuing education, approval fee, SB 428**

      Disciplinary action, grounds, SB 250**, SB 364, SB 428**, AB 55**, AB 337

      Electronic business, conduct with Real Estate Division, SB 428**

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Reinstatement fee, SB 428**

             Renewal or reinstatement, SB 371†

             Suspension or revocation, SB 428**, AB 481

      Property tax appraisals, certification requirements, AB 533†

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE, COMMISSION OF

      Investigations and proceedings for discipline, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIPS

      Industrial insurance, deemed employer and wages, AB 80

      Opticians, apprenticeship program eliminated, AB 452†

      Public works projects, participation in programs as qualification to bid, AB 282

APPROPRIATIONS

      Aging Services Division, SB 81†

      Agriculture and Natural Resources, Account for, SB 366

      Agriculture, State Department of, SB 75, SB 263**, SB 377

      Area Health Education Centers Program, SB 188†

      Attorney General, administrative program, SB 504**

      Birth defects, statewide information system, SB 98

      Caliente, City of, AB 121

      Capital improvement projects, SB 507**

      Child and Family Services, Division of, AB 469**

      China Spring Youth Camp, AB 368

      CHR, Inc., AB 472

      Clark County

             Child welfare services, AB 470**

             Laughlin Family Resource Center, AB 183

             Mental health screening and stabilization component, SB 151

      Conservation Districts, Division of, SB 245

      Consumer Affairs Division, AB 256**

      Contingency Fund, AB 257**

      Corrections, Department of, AB 16†

      Culinary and Hospitality Academy of Las Vegas, AB 465

      Cultural Affairs, Department of, SB 357, AB 465

      Disabilities, persons with, legal aid programs, SB 164†

      Domestic Violence, Nevada Network Against, AB 440

      Douglas County, AB 340, AB 368

      Education

             Achievement and proficiency tests

                   Brochures for reporting test scores, SB 191

                   Weekend administration, AB 264†

             Agriculture and natural resource sciences grant program, SB 366

             Alternative placement programs, AB 266†

             Career and technical education courses, AB 266†

             Certification of teachers, reimbursements or stipends, SB 190, SB 210†, AB 266†

             Clark County School District, SB 190, SB 210†, AB 327

             Classroom on Wheels, AB 377

             College courses taken by high school pupils, grants, AB 264†

             Douglas County School District, SB 210†

             Educational technology, SB 191

             Elko County School District, SB 210†

             Endorsements, reimbursement of teacher costs, AB 264†

             Health insurance for personnel, AB 257**, AB 266†

             High school proficiency examinations, revision, SB 182

             JASON Project and Academy, SB 52

             Kindergarten, full-day programs, AB 266†

             Legislative Bureau of Educational Accountability and Program Evaluation, SB 191†, SB 210†

             Legislative consultant, employment, SB 191

             Loans for education students, AB 264†

             National College of Juvenile and Family Justice, SB 505

             National Judicial College, SB 505

             On-line access licenses, expenses, SB 185, SB 191

             Public broadcasting stations, SB 177

             Restoration of operating fund reductions, AB 266†

             Salaries and benefits for personnel generally, AB 266†

             Schools needing improvement, bonus pay for personnel, SB 191†

             Signing bonuses, AB 264†, AB 266†

             State Distributive School Account

                   Class-size reduction programs, SB 508

                   English learner programs, AB 266†

                   General appropriation, SB 509

                   Health insurance for personnel, AB 266†

                   Increase in per pupil expenditures, SB 2

                   Inflation, amount to cover certain costs, AB 266†

                   Nevada Early Intervention Literacy Program, SB 210†

                   Professional development, additional days, AB 266†

                   Regional training programs, SB 210†

                   Remedial education programs, SB 210†

                   Supplemental appropriation, SB 509, AB 253**

                   Textbooks, equipment and supplies, purchase, AB 266†

             Summer food service programs, AB 535

             Teachers, enhanced compensation program, AB 264

             Tutoring, summer school and intersession programs, AB 266†

             University (See University and Community College System of Nevada, this heading)

             Washoe County School District, SB 210†

             Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education, SB 407**

      Eighth Judicial District Court, AB 238†

      Emergency Account, SB 247**, AB 259

      Examiners, State Board of, SB 344, AB 555**

      General appropriations legislation, AB 553**

      Governor, AB 271

      Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of, AB 471**

      Health Division

             Birth defects, collection of information, SB 98

             Defibrillators, purchase, AB 441†

             FACT, distribution to, SB 258

             Supplemental appropriation, SB 396**

      Highway Patrol, salary increase, SB 344

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, AB 441**

      Homelessness, Advisory Committee on, AB 259

      Housing Division, AB 399

      Human Resources, Department of, AB 76, AB 255**, AB 259

      Interim Finance Committee, allocation to

             Community health centers, AB 404

             Heart transplant facility, AB 333

             Mental health court, Clark County, AB 238†

             Nevada Northern Railroad, AB 180

             Radio system users, SB 499**

             Retired Employees' Group Insurance, AB 544**

             School districts, health insurance costs, AB 257**

      Lander County, AB 123

      Las Vegas, City of, AB 546, AB 547

      Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation, AB 465

      Legislative bills

             Summary to reflect action by amendment, AB 542*

             Supermajority vote required for certain appropriations, AJR 17, AJR 18

      Legislative Fund

             Educational technology consultant, employment, SB 191†

             Peace officer study committee, AB 158

             Public Lands, Committee on, SB 5

             Session expenses, SB 1**

             Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy, Committee on, SB 509

      Legislators, Commission to Review the Compensation of, AB 464

      Lincoln County, AB 31

      Lowden Veterans Center and Museum, SB 166

      Lyon County, SB 380

      Medicaid Budget Account, SB 235

      Medicaid Management Information System, AB 255**

      Medical Education Council of Nevada, SB 188†

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Division of, SB 408**

      Military, Office of the, SB 493**

      Motor Vehicles, Department of

             Supplemental appropriations, SB 410**, AB 254**

             Toll-free system to report registration violations, SB 214†

             West Wendover branch office, AB 20

      Nevada Center for Ethics and Health Policy, SB 153

      Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, AB 271

      Nevada Humanities Committee, SB 357

      Nevada Online Encyclopedia, SB 357

      Obstetrical access, SB 188†, AB 404

      Ports of entry, planning and construction, AB 195†

      Predatory Animal and Rodent Committee, State, SB 244

      Problem gambling, programs for prevention and treatment, SB 42, SB 349

      Public broadcasting stations, SB 92, SB 177

      Public Lands, Committee on, SB 5, SB 488

      Public Safety, Department of, SB 214

      Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account, SB 247**

      Retired Justice Duty Fund, SB 209

      Reversions from agencies, use of portion for training and equipment, SB 381

      Rural Health, Office of, SB 188†

      Sparks, City of, SB 296

      Stabilize the Operation of State Government, Fund to, SB 243*

      Stale Claims Account, SB 247**

      State Bar of Nevada, SB 164†

      State employees, cost-of-living increases, AB 555**

      State General Fund, AB 252**

      State Lands, Division of, AB 466

      State Library and Archives, Division of, SB 92, SB 185, SB 191

      State Parks, Division of, SB 502**

      Supreme Court, SB 246**

      Taxation, Department of, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Transportation, Department of, AB 195†, AB 276

      University and Community College System of Nevada

             Community College of Southern Nevada, AB 391†, AB 511

             Embalming facilities and plasticization laboratory, SB 178

             Graduate Medical Education, Council on, SB 305

             Great Basin College, SB 154, SB 367

             Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies, SB 227

             Legislative study of higher education programs, AB 203**

             Master's degree programs in certain fields, SB 454

             Medical and dental scholarships, SB 101

             Medicine, School of, SB 188†, AB 333

             Mesquite High School, renovation, SB 152

             Nevada Educational Support Program, AB 186

             Nevada Writing Projects, AB 327

             Nursing student loan program, SB 208

             Oral cancer and forensic institute, SB 352†

             Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, SB 258

             Unexpended appropriations, carrying forward, SB 418

             Women's Research Institute of Nevada, AB 383

             Workforce Development Challenge Grant Program, AB 391

      Washoe County, child welfare services, AB 470**

      Weed control program, SB 75

      Welfare Division, AB 440, AB 468**

      WestCare Nevada, Inc., SB 151

      White Pine County, AB 180

      White Pine Historical Railroad Foundation, AB 181

ARBITRATION

      Charter schools, revocation of charter, SB 252†

      Real property sales, prohibitions regarding constructional defects, AB 446

      School personnel

             Requirements of binding arbitration abolished, AB 279

             Suspension, demotion or dismissal, AB 354

      State employees and employee organizations, SB 331†, AB 65, AB 537

ARCHEOLOGY (See HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

ARCHITECTS

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Landscape architects (See LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS)

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF

      Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

      Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

      Enforcement duties, SB 310*

      Investigations and proceedings for discipline, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

      Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

ARMED FORCES

      Governmental services tax, exemption, AB 366, AB 524

      Hunting and fishing licenses, issuance, SB 420†

      Iraq, troops commended and hope for quick end to conflict expressed, ACR 8‡

      Military tactical vehicles, exemption from emission control laws, AB 36*

      Millennium scholarships, eligibility, applications, SB 448, AB 179

      Mortgage agents and brokers, effect on licensure, AB 490*

      National Guard (See NATIONAL GUARD)

      Public officers and employees, compensation for leave of absence, AB 310

      School boards, appointment of replacement for member in service, AB 175**

      Selective Service System, forwarding of personal information to, AB 170

      Voting, procedures, SB 453*, AB 527

ARMORIES

      Alarm systems required, SB 290

      Carson City, sale of National Guard Armory authorized, SB 506**

ARREST

      City departments of alternative sentencing, powers, AB 98

      Intoxicated persons, transport for medical or other treatment, SB 86, SB 94**

      Protective orders, arrest for violations, AB 331*, AB 448**

ARREST OF JUDGMENT

      Death penalty cases, AB 16†

ARTHRITIS

      Prevention and Control Program, establishment, SB 287**

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

      Contracts involving minors, petition for judicial approval, AB 288*

      County art centers, tax exempt from limit on revenue from property tax, AB 199**

      Fine art for public display, tax exemptions, SB 293, AB 514*

      Highway sound walls, grants for creation of murals, SB 165

      Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation, appropriation, SB 504*, AB 465

      Local improvements, acquisition of art projects, SB 495**

      Nevada Humanities Committee, appropriation, SB 357

      Tax on entertainment events, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

ARTS COUNCIL, STATE

      Administrator, appointment, qualifications, duties, AB 224**

      Board of the Division, creation, composition and duties, AB 224**

      Highway Sound Wall Mural Account, creation, use, SB 165

      Legislative declaration, AB 224**

      Redesignated division of Department of Cultural Affairs, AB 224**

      Renamed Nevada Arts Council, AB 224**

ASSAULT

      Employers, receipt of information relating to certain assaults, SB 303, AB 155**

      Health care providers, assault committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of certain laws, AB 73*

ASSEMBLY, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

ASSEMBLYMEN (See LEGISLATURE—Members)

ASSIGNMENTS

      Debts owed state, AB 457

      Domestic violence proceedings, assignment of income, AB 160*

      Gaming, prohibition on assignment of payments of winnings repealed, SB 134**

ASSISTED LIVING, FACILITIES FOR

      Definition, AB 326†

      Employees, possession and administration of drugs, AB 326†

      Licensing and regulation, AB 326*

      Property tax assistance, availability to residents, AB 326†

ATHLETES' AGENTS

      Applicability of laws, SB 456*

      Documents filed with Secretary of State, confidentiality, correction, SB 456*

      Fines for violations, SB 456*

      Registration, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation, SB 456*, AB 55**, AB 337

      Sanctions, recovery of costs, SB 456*

ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Criminal history investigations, regulations, AB 155**

      Electronic business, authority to transact, regulations, AB 490**

      Medical Advisory Board, composition, SB 281*

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

      Licensing and regulation, SB 27*

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME

      Public utility information, unlawful disclosure, AB 441**

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 99, AB 250**, AB 441**

ATTORNEY FOR INJURED WORKERS (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

ATTORNEY GENERAL

      Administration Budget Account, sources, use, SB 124*

      Alcohol sales to minors, investigation and prosecution, AB 108

      Amber Alert System, duties, AB 322**

      Assisted living facilities, recovery of fines against referral services, AB 326†

      Athletes' agents, duties, SB 456*

      Ballot questions, appeals by committees to prepare arguments, AB 293*

      Business license violations, duties, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Candidates for office, investigation of felony convictions, AB 285*

      Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, powers, SB 48*

      Children's products, duties regarding unsafe products, AB 386

      Cigarettes or tobacco products, reports, duties, AB 460

      Common-interest communities, duties, SB 100*

      Constructional Defect Commission, legal counsel, SB 371

      Consumer's Advocate (See CONSUMER'S ADVOCATE)

      Deceptive trade practices, duties, SB 399

      Educational credentials, prosecution of violations, SB 457, AB 264

      Entertainment tax, duties, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Foreign entities doing business in state, duties, SB 436*

      Genetic marker testing, receipt of petitions, duties, AB 16**

      Gross receipts tax, duties, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Investigators, salary increase, SB 346

      Jail overcrowding, classification of offenses, AB 303

      Labor law claims, procedures, AB 143**

      Liquor suppliers and wholesalers, duties regarding franchises, AB 437**

      Mortgage licensees, duties, reimbursement of costs, AB 490**

      Occupancy tax, duties, AB 342

      Occupations and professions generally

             Legal counsel, licensing boards, SB 389

             Members of licensing boards, training, SB 310*

             Prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Property managers, prosecution of violations, SB 428**

      Public lands, powers, SB 294

      Racial profiling, duties, SB 360

      Restraint of trade, investigations, SB 124*

      Salary, citizens' commission to fix, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Sellers of travel, duties, AB 343*

      Service tax, duties, SB 382

      Special Fund, amount, transfers, use, SB 255, AB 232*

      Telemarketing, duties, SB 255, AB 232**

      Unfair lending practices, investigation and prosecution, AB 284*

      Unfair trade practices, duties, SB 399

      Unified business tax, duties, SB 509

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

      Constructional defect cases, duties, SB 241†

      Frivolous or vexatious actions, sanctions, SB 250**

      Guardianship proceedings, appointments, AB 365*

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Litigation, certain information to be provided to clients, AB 338

      Medical or dental malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Murder cases, defense appointments, AB 17*

      Occupational licensing boards, authority to hire removed, SB 389

      Quarantine proceedings, right to counsel, SB 82**

      State Bar (See STATE BAR OF NEVADA)

ATTORNEYS' FEES

      Constructional defect cases, SB 241†

      Court appointed attorneys, AB 17*

      Courts' authority to award, SB 250**

      Eminent domain proceedings, AB 397

      Landlords, unlawful exclusion of tenants, SB 128†

      Motor vehicle franchises, award in hearings, SB 355

      Tort actions, fees limited, SB 97†, AB 9, Initiative Petition

AUDIO RECORDINGS

      Common-interest communities, rights of unit owners, SB 100*, SB 438

      Meetings of public agencies, requirements, SB 229

AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

      Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Schools, enhanced salaries for certain speech pathologists, AB 268

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

AUDIT DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

 

AUDITS

      Claims against state, AB 216**

      Gaming licensees, internal audits, AB 163

      Health coverage, associations of self-insured private employers providing, SB 64

      Industrial insurers, AB 168*

      Las Vegas Culinary and Hospitality Academy, AB 465

      Las Vegas Monorail Company, SB 362**

      Las Vegas Performing Arts Center, SB 504*, AB 465

      Local governments, contents of reports, SB 429**

      Medical Examiners, Board of, SB 250**, SB 389

      Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, AB 271

      Nevada Humanities Committee, SB 357

      Occupational boards and commissions, SB 310*

      Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, SB 389

      Public Employees' Benefits Program, AB 454

      Real estate licensees, SB 428**

      School districts with over 5,000 pupils, AB 162

      Secretary of State, AB 216**

      Special districts, AB 149**

      University System, AB 47, AB 148**

AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES

      Capital improvement projects, SB 507**

      Economic Development, Commission on, SB 496†

      General authorized expenditures legislation, SB 504**

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, AB 504*

      Historic Preservation, Office of, AB 318**

      Interim Finance Committee, radio systems, SB 499**

      Secretary of State, Election Fund, SB 417**

      State Distributive School Account, SB 509

      Supermajority vote required for certain expenditures, AJR 17, AJR 18

AUTOMATION DIVISION (See MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF)

AUTOMOBILE WRECKERS

      Salvage vehicles, prohibited and required acts, SB 212, AB 325*

AUTOMOBILES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

AUTOMOTIVE AFFAIRS, ADVISORY BOARD ON

      Duties, certain duty removed, AB 367†

AVIATION FUEL TAX

      Cities, imposition of tax, SB 470**

      Credit card or debit card, payment by, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Dishonored checks, fees, effect, SB 471*

      Distribution and use of proceeds, SB 470**

      Electronic transfer, payment by, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Holding amount collected in trust for State, SB 471*

                                                                     B

BAIL

      Administrative assessments, disbursement, AB 29**

      Bond or undertaking, time of effectiveness, AB 29**

      Failure to appear, forfeiture following, AB 29**

      Reduction to ease jail overcrowding, AB 303

BAIL AGENTS, ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND SOLICITORS

      Attorney-in-fact, action as, AB 453*

      Collateral, transfer and return, AB 453*

      Fees, AB 453*

      Insurance laws, applicability, AB 453*

      Licenses, fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

      Records, retention, AB 453*

BAIT

      Dealer's permit, fee, SB 420*

BAKE SALES

      Permit requirements, exceptions, SB 14

BANKRUPTCY

      General improvement districts, authority to file petition, SB 225

BANKS AND BANKING

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Depositories of public money, duties, penalties for violation, SB 447

      Deposits and collections

             Definitions, SB 285

             Payor banks, return of items by, SB 285

             Solicitation of deposits, acceptance, SB 436*

             Warranties, transfer or presentment, SB 285

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 284*

      Limited-liability companies or partnerships, filing of documents, AB 536

      Loans secured by real property, disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

      Mortgage bankers, licensure and regulation, AB 490**, AB 492

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

BARBERS AND BARBERING

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Cosmetologists, practice with, applicability of laws, SB 372**, AB 258

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, AB 481

      State Barbers' Health and Sanitation Board

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigation and proceedings for discipline, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

BARRICADE PERMITS

      Fees, SB 452**

BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES

      Intoxicating liquors (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Smoking prohibitions and exceptions, AB 96

      Tax on entertainment events, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

BATTERIES

      Recycling and disposal, regulation, AB 447

BATTERY

      Domestic violence, penalty for battery constituting, AB 97

      Health care providers, battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of certain laws, AB 73*

BATTLE MOUNTAIN AIRPORT AUTHORITY

      Audio recordings of meetings, public records, SB 229

      Noise restrictions, authority to impose, SB 291

      Taxes, distribution, SB 308, SB 470**

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Industrial park and flood control project, appropriation, AB 123

BEAUTY CONTESTS

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

BEEF COUNCIL, NEVADA

      Abolished, SB 486**

      Secretary-Treasurer, duties, SB 229

BEEF, TAX TO PROMOTE

      Repeal, SB 486**

BEEPERS

      School pupils, use and possession of devices, AB 138**

BEER (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

BEES AND BEEHIVES

      Personal property tax exemption removed, SB 293

BEVERAGES

      Alcohol (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Cosmetological establishments, sales, SB 372**, AB 258

      Fluid milk products, regulations, AB 111*

BILLBOARDS (See also SIGNS)

      Hearings on nonconforming structures, notice requirements, SB 176*

      Political advertisements, availability of cost information, AB 528**

BIOMASS (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

BIRTH DEFECTS

      Sign regarding consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, posting by food establishments, SB 307*

      Statewide information system, appropriation, SB 98

BIRTHS AND BIRTH CERTIFICATES

      Disclosure of certain information, SB 267

      Fees for certificates, AB 550*

      Hospitals, reports of births, SB 389

BLIND PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

BOATS AND BOATING

      Buoys, fees, SB 420

      Firearms, unlawful discharge, SB 40†

      Operating under the influence

             0.08% or more alcohol concentration, standard, AB 7**, AB 104

             Expert witnesses regarding tests, reports in lieu of appearances, SB 433

             Marijuana, penalties, AB 362

             Previous felony conviction, subsequent violation treated as felony, AB 34

      Personal property tax exemption removed, SB 293

      Registration, numbering and titling system

             Certificates of number, fees, SB 420*

             Debts owed state, suspension or revocation of registration for delinquencies, AB 457, AB 481

             Exemption for motorboat documented pursuant to federal law, SB 464*

      Sales tax

             Collection, SB 464†

             Nonresidents, exemption, SB 464*

             Occasional sales, computation, SB 464†

             Used vessel taken in trade on sale of another vessel, SB 464*

      Special permits for movement of certain vessels, issuance, fees, SB 464†

      Washoe County, use of fuel tax proceeds for certain projects, SB 237**, AB 455

BODY ARMOR

      Ex-felons, purchase or possession prohibited, penalty, AB 64

BODY SHOPS

      Insurance claims, rights of insured or claimant, AB 367*

      Licenses, grounds for denial, revocation or suspension, AB 325*

      Salvage vehicles, inspections, repairs or rebuilding, AB 325*

BOND ISSUES

      California Immigrant Trail Interpretive Center, time for issuance extended, SB 51**

      Capital improvements legislation, SB 507**

      Comstock Cemetery Foundation, allocation of certain proceeds, SB 144**

      Electric system in southern Nevada, prohibition on certain bond issues, SB 447

      Fish Hatchery Refurbishment Project, SB 416**

      Historical buildings, preservation and protection, AB 290

      Housing, assistance to finance, amount, SB 78**

      Industrial development revenue bonds, issuance, AB 85

      Lincoln County fairgrounds, allocation for restoration, SB 144**

      Local government finances (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Public water or sewer systems, capital improvements, SB 200**, SB 233**, SB 336**, SB 447

      Tahoe Basin, environmental protection projects, SB 46**

      Tobacco proceeds, financing or refinancing contracts for purchase of, SB 448

      University and Community College System of Nevada

             1991 issue, increase in amount, SB 413**

             Academic Medical Center in Las Vegas, acquisition, SB 447

             Capital improvements, SB 507**

BONE MARROW

      Public employees, paid leave of absence to make donation, AB 3

BOUNDARIES

      Adjustment of city boundary to avoid division of tax parcel, AB 533**

      Sparks, determination of boundaries of wards, AB 56*

      State election districts, revisions, AB 375*

      Utah-Nevada boundary line, study of feasibility of changing, SCR 20‡

BOXING AND WRESTLING

      Amateur officials, exemptions from coverage under certain laws, AB 185**

      Athletic Commission (See ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA

      Child abuse or neglect, duty of employees to report, SB 383**

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

BRANDS AND MARKS (ANIMALS)

      Lien or security agreement, fee, AB 130**

      Sheep, inspection, fee, SB 486**

BREAST IMPLANTS

      Revival of certain causes of action, AB 50

BRIBERY

      Common-interest communities, unlawful acts, SB 100*, SB 438

BRIDGES

      Caliente, City of, appropriation, AB 121

      Private construction or operation of transportation facility, authorization, AB 401**

BROWNFIELD SITES (See also HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Fund to finance remediation of sites, creation, AB 74**

      Innocent purchasers and certain others, immunities and reports regarding contaminated property, AB 485**

      Laboratories for analyzing materials, certification required, SB 58*

BUDGET DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

BUDGETS, PUBLIC (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES; STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

BUILDING CODES

      Enforcement officials, continuing education requirements, SB 371

      Plumbing, designation of state code, SB 115

      Seismic requirements for purposes of buildings or other projects, adoption, AB 57*

      State Fire Marshal regulations, applicability, SB 118, SB 458

BUILDING INSPECTORS

      Certificates

             Fees, SB 428**

             Fingerprinting of applicants, SB 428**, AB 155**

             Refusal to issue, grounds, SB 428**

             Renewal or reinstatement, SB 371†, SB 428**

             Suspension or revocation, SB 428**, AB 481

      Change of name or location, fee, SB 428**

      Continuing education, requirements, fees, SB 371†, SB 428**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, SB 428**

      Electronic business, conduct with Real Estate Division, SB 428**

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Public Works Board Manager, authority, AB 534**

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

BUILDING PERMITS

      Building permit basis, restrictions on increase, SB 452**

      Definitions, SB 452**

      Improvements associated with construction of structures, requirements, SB 452†

      Issuance based on dedication of land or other thing of value prohibited, AB 427**

      Subdivision of land, requirements, AB 449

BULLET PROOF VESTS

      Ex-felons, purchase or possession prohibited, penalty, AB 64

BULLY BILL

      School policies, prohibited acts, AB 513

BURGLARY

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Research facilities, penalty, AB 191

BUSES

      Alternative fuels, conversion of certain fleet vehicles, AB 237**

      Disabled persons and service animals, prohibited acts, AB 332

      Drivers

             Conditions of employment, SB 192

             Conduct while on duty, standards, SB 192

             Definition, SB 192

             Fingerprints, submission, SB 192

             Permits, SB 192

             Physician's certificate, SB 192

             Prohibited acts, SB 192

             Training regarding disabilities, SB 192

      Fuel additives, use by certain fleet vehicles, AB 359

      Impoundment of vehicles, SB 192

      Legislative study of long-range mass transit, SCR 31‡

      Registration

             Fees, calculation, AB 265

             Fleet vehicles, registration by electronic filings, SB 405*

      School buses (See SCHOOL BUSES)

      Smoking prohibited, AB 96

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Consumer Affairs Division

             Certificates of registration, fees, AB 478

             Martial arts studios, regulation, AB 478

             Supplemental appropriation, AB 256**

             Travel agents and tour brokers, duties, AB 329, AB 343**, AB 478, AB 496

      Director

             Commissioner of Mortgage Lending, appointment, AB 490**

             State Health Authority, member, SB 289†

      Electronic business, authority to transact, regulations, AB 490**

      Financial Institutions, Division of

             Assessments, collection, AB 493**

             Collection agency laws, actions, remedies and prosecution, AB 24

             Deposit, accounting and use of money collected, AB 493**

             Escrow companies, duties, AB 490**

             Fund for Financial Institutions, creation, use, AB 493†

             Mortgage bankers, regulation, AB 492

             Mortgage brokers and agents, duties, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 490**

             Mortgage companies, discipline, SB 250**, SB 364

             Mortgage laws, actions, remedies and prosecution, AB 24

             Motor vehicle sales forms, duties, AB 223**

             Tax Commission, exchange of information, SB 509

      Housing Division

             Administrator, member of Advisory Committee on Homelessness, AB 259

             Assistance to finance housing, powers and duties, SB 78**

             Energy assistance programs, universal energy charge eliminated, SB 4

             Expanded powers, provisions continued, SB 78**

             Financial counseling services, appropriation for grants, AB 399

             State purchasing, exemption from laws continued, SB 78**

      Industrial development revenue bonds, issuance, AB 85

      Industrial Relations, Division of

             Accident benefits, regulations, SB 320**

             Assessment of insurers, duties, SB 193**, SB 319*

             Audits, duties, AB 168*

             Cease and desist orders, penalty for noncompliance, AB 140*

             Consolidation with Insurance Division, study, AB 453**

             Disclosures regarding uninsured employers or proof of insurance, SB 168**

             Electricians, certification, AB 357

             Evaluation of impairment, regulations, SB 320†

             Injured employees, notice of certain rights, duties, AB 168†

             Mold control, regulation of certain activities relating to, SB 132†

             Panels of providers, regulations, AB 168*

             Permanent disabilities, regulations, AB 168**

             Recovery of payments from uninsured employers, SB 168**

             Solar energy installers, regulation, AB 431†

      Insurance, Division of

             Annuities, duties, AB 453**

             Associations of self-insured private employers, duties, SB 64

             Commissioner, member of State Health Authority, SB 289†

             Consolidation with Industrial Relations Division, study, AB 453**

             Cooperative agreements, authority to enter, AB 453*

             Defensive drivers, duties, AB 128

             Employer health insurance application forms, duties, SB 130

             Essential insurance associations, duties, AB 453*

             External review organizations, duties, SB 171, SB 320**, AB 79**, AB 453**

             Federal laws, adoption of regulations to ensure compliance with, AB 453*

             Financial condition of insurers, reports, AB 453*

             Health care providers, forms regarding credentials, duties, AB 320**

             Health insurance, duties, AB 261, AB 320*

             Hearings, location, SB 319†

             Holding companies, duties, AB 453*

             Independent review of adverse determinations, duties, SB 23, SB 171, AB 79†

             Insolvent insurers, recovery of unearned premiums, AB 453*

             Insurance administrators, duties, reports, AB 320*, AB 453*

             Medical malpractice

                   Claims, duties, AB 453*

                   Critically Impacted Medical Specialties Subsidy Fund, duties, SB 250†, SB 389

                   Essential medical specialties, duties, SB 122**, AB 320*

                   Insurance rates, duties, SB 97, SB 122*, SB 250**, AB 320*

                   Policies, reports regarding, AB 453*

                   Screening panels, procedures, SB 97, AB 300

                   Settlements or judgments, review, AB 320*

                   Studies, SB 122*, SB 250†, SB 292**

                   Withdrawal of certain insurers, procedures, SB 122†, AB 320*

             Model acts, study of enactment of certain acts, SB 319*

             Mold control, insurance coverage, duties, SB 131†

             Motor vehicle insurance, duties, AB 172, ACR 27

             National Association of Insurance Commissioners, assessments, collection of fee, AB 453*

             Rates, approval, SB 12, SB 250†

             Self-insured employers, financial statements, AB 453*

      Labor Commissioner (See LABOR COMMISSIONER)

      Manufactured Housing Division

             Account for Education and Recovery, notices, powers and duties, AB 212**

             Limited servicemen, duties, AB 262**

             Manufactured buildings, duties, AB 262**

             Manufactured Home Park Rent Review Board, creation, AB 184

             Parks, posting of signs with contact information, AB 498**

      Mortgage Lending, Division of, creation, duties, AB 490**

      Real Estate Division

             Attorney General, prosecution of licensee violations, AB 24

             Common-interest communities, duties, SB 100*, SB 438

             Electronic business with licensees, powers, SB 428**

             False documents filed with, penalty, SB 428**

             Investigations, powers, SB 250**, SB 364, SB 428**

             Ombudsman for Owners in Common-Interest Communities, duties, SB 438

             Property managers, duties, SB 438

BUSINESS LICENSES

      Car washes, regulation of certain mobile and nonpermanent vendors, AB 484

      Grocery stores, conditions for issuance, AB 356

      Recycling and waste reduction, receipt of information, AB 447

      Secondhand dealers, AB 420*

      State

             Disclosure of information regarding issuance of license authorized, SB 466**

             Expiration and renewal, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, SB 509, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

             Failure to comply with laws, order to cease and desist, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

             Fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 509, AB 163, AB 243, AB 439, AB 536

             Purchases of tangible personal property, registration with Taxation Department, SB 382

             Transient lodging establishments, requirements, AB 342

BUSINESS PROFITS TAX

      Financial institutions, imposition of tax on, SB 509, AB 517

      Fuel retailers, imposition of tax on, SB 293

      Imposition, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

 

BUSINESS TAX

      Applicability to business entities, generally, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Child care, applicability of tax, SB 382

      Door-to-door sales, applicability of tax, AB 163, AB 536

      Increase, SB 219, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 204, AB 243, AB 281, AB 339

      Natural persons without employees, applicability of tax, SB 298, AB 163, AB 536

      New businesses, qualifications for abatements, SB 473**, AB 356†

      Reduction, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243

      Sole proprietors, applicability of tax, SB 382

      Telemarketing, applicability of tax, AB 163, AB 536

      Unified business tax, imposition, SB 509

BUSINESS TRUSTS

      Documents filed with Secretary of State

             Fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

             Requirements, right to refuse acceptance, AB 536

      Foreign trusts, duties, AB 536

      Meetings, notice, SB 436*

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges, procedures, SB 436*

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

                                                                     C

CALIENTE, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Bridge, appropriation for construction, AB 121

      Charter amendments

             Ballots for ordinances and charter amendments, AB 436, AB 528†

             Names of candidates on ballots, AB 541*

             Telephones in vehicles, regulation prohibited, SB 10**

             Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

             Voters, qualifications, SB 453†

CALIENTE YOUTH CENTER (See also JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

      Deputies, appointment, SB 197*

      Farm account, authority to establish, SB 197*

      Federal grants, authority to apply for, SB 197*

      Female child, expenses of commitment, SB 197*

      Forestry camps, authority, SB 197*

      Legislative study of juvenile justice system, ACR 18‡

      Uncashed check issued to child, expiration, SB 197*

CALIFORNIA IMMIGRANT TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER

      Construction bonds, time for issuance extended, SB 51**

CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SUPER SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

      Members, appointment, SB 276**

      Route and terminals, approval by governmental entities, SB 276**

      State agency, status as, SB 276**

CAMPAIGN PRACTICES

      Advertising, availability of information, AB 528**

      Civil penalties, SB 147**, AB 528**, AB 529†

      Contributions

             Reports, AB 528**, AB 529*, AB 541*

             Special legislative sessions, restrictions on solicitation or acceptance, AB 541*

             Unspent contributions, disposition, AB 529*

      Elections generally (See ELECTIONS)

      Expenses and expenditures, reports, AB 529*, AB 541*

      Fees for documents filed with Secretary of State, SB 112**, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, investigations, SB 147**, AB 529*

      Impeding campaigns, provisions repealed, SB 147†, AB 127

      Legislative study, ACR 14

      Publications featuring current public officers, state and local governments prohibited from paying for, SB 123*, AB 298

CAMPERS

      Motor vehicle franchises, applicability of laws, SB 355

      Property tax exemption removed, SB 293

CAMPGROUNDS, MEMBERSHIPS IN

      Change of name or address, fees, SB 428**

      Electronic business with Division, regulations, SB 428**

      Occupancy tax, imposition, AB 342

      Personnel, disciplinary action, SB 428**

      Public offering statements, amendment fee, SB 428**

      Representatives, registration fees, SB 428**

CAMPUS SEX CRIMES PREVENTION

      Sex offenders or crime against a child offenders, registration, SB 397**

CANCER

      Analysis to determine trends in incidence of cancer, AB 315**

      Clinical trials or studies, insurance coverage, AB 502*

      Colorectal cancer screening, insurance coverage, SB 183*

      Firefighters, occupational disease coverage, AB 451*

      Forestry Division employees, occupational disease coverage, AB 479

      Nevada Cancer Institute, designation as official institute, SB 352**

      Oral cancer and forensic institute, UNLV, appropriation, SB 352†

      Prostate Cancer, Task Force on, composition, SB 281*

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

      Administration of money for projects, requirements, AB 534**

      Generally, SB 507**

      Public works generally (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      State Public Works Board (See PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, STATE)

      University System, audit, AB 148**

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT (See DEATH PENALTY)

CAPITOL POLICE (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Classification as category I peace officers, AB 158†

      Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

CAPTIVE INSURERS (See INSURANCE COMPANIES)

CAR SEATS

      Alarms required, AB 120

      Required use, penalty for noncompliance, SB 116*

      Unsafe products, prohibitions against sale, lease or use, AB 386

CAR WASHES

      Mobile and nonpermanent vendors, regulation in populous counties, AB 484

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

      School bus drivers, training, immunities, SB 230

CARLIN, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Ordinances and charter amendment ballots, charter amendment, AB 436, AB 528†

      Telephones in vehicles, charter amendment, SB 10**

      Unfair lending practices, charter amendment, AB 284*

      Voter qualifications, charter amendment, SB 453†

CARS (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

CARSON CITY (For general provisions, see CITIES; COUNTIES)

      Charter amendments

             Ballots for ordinances and charter amendments, AB 436, AB 528†

             Canvass of votes, AB 527

             Charter committee, officers, meetings, AB 113*

             Names of candidates on ballots, AB 541*

             Sales tax, imposition, use and refunds, SB 293, AB 514*

             Telegraph, obsolete provisions repealed, SB 7†

             Telephonic devices in vehicles, regulation prohibited, SB 10**

             Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

             Voters, qualifications, SB 453†

      County motor vehicle fuel tax, use, AB 523

      State Fire Marshal regulations, applicability, SB 118

      State Public Defender, fees for services, SB 504**

      Western Nevada Development District, designation, SB 328*

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

CARSON CITY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

      Audio recordings of meetings, public records, SB 229

      Noise restrictions, authority to impose, SB 291

      Taxes, distribution, SB 308, SB 470**

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Performance audit, AB 162

CARSON-TRUCKEE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, membership, SB 275

CARSON WATER SUBCONSERVANCY DISTRICT (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, review of programs, SB 216**

      Newlands Project Water Rights Fund, extension, AB 82*

      Taxes, distribution, SB 308

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, membership, SB 275

CASINO ENTERTAINMENT TAX

      Applicability, SB 509

CATS (See generally ANIMALS)

CATTLE (See LIVESTOCK)

CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS (See INJUNCTIONS)

 

CELLULAR PHONES (See also TELEPHONE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

      Deceptive trade practices, prohibited acts by providers of services, SB 399

      Disabilities, persons with, program to provide devices for, administration, SB 164**

      Duration of each call billed, notice to customers, exception, SB 400**

      Facilities for personal wireless service, approval of construction, SB 426**

      Legislature, use of cell phones (Rule 21), AR 3‡

      Motor vehicle drivers, local regulation of phone use restricted, SB 10**

      Quarantined persons, rights, SB 82**

      School pupils, use and possession of devices, AB 138**

CEMETERIES

      Pasturing livestock, crime repealed, AB 10*

      Vandalism or graffiti, penalty for repeat offenses, AB 11

      Veterans' cemeteries (See VETERANS)

      Virginia City cemetery, allocation of certain bond proceeds, SB 144**

CEMETERY OPERATORS

      Board (See FUNERAL DIRECTORS, EMBALMERS AND OPERATORS OF CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES, STATE BOARD OF)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Fees, SB 323**

      Legislators, refusal to provide service based on vote prohibited, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, SB 323**

      Temporary authorization, SB 323**

      Unlawful acts, SB 323**

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

CHARTER AMENDMENTS (See specific city)

CHARTER SCHOOLS (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Additional tests, payment, SB 33, SB 191, SB 252

             Grades when tests taken, SB 191

             Limited English proficiency students, procedures, SB 191, AB 179

             PSAT and Pre ACT, administration, SB 191†

             Pupils with disabilities, accommodation, SB 191

             Reading comprehension tests, grade 4 and up, AB 264†

             Reports to Department of Education, SB 191

             Science and writing proficiency, inclusion on exam, SB 191

             Scoring, reports, appropriation, SB 191

             Spring semester administration, SB 191

             Weekend administration, AB 264†

      Administrative services provided to school, requests for reimbursement, SB 252

      Application to form school, procedures, SB 252

      Apportionments, SB 33, SB 252

      At-risk pupils, schools deemed dedicated to, reports, SB 252

      Buildings and sites fund, creation, sources, SB 222

      Charters, revocation procedures, hearings, SB 252

      Choice of schools, authorization, SB 191, SB 254, AB 264†

      Days of instruction, increase, AB 264†, AB 266†

      Designations of schools, standards, effect, SB 191

      Distance education programs (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

      Education laws, provision of information, education and training by Department, SB 252

      Expansion of instruction and other educational services, SB 252

      Fund for Charter Schools, sources, SB 252

      Governing body

             Facilities and equipment, reports, SB 191

             Limited English proficiency pupils, duties, SB 191, AB 179

             Member is public officer, SB 252

             No Child Left Behind Act, duties, reports, SB 191

             Qualifications, AB 55**, AB 337

             Salary, travel and subsistence payments, SB 252

      Personnel

             Alternate licensing procedure for persons without teaching degree, SB 35

             Classification system for teachers, SB 226

             Convicted felons, employment, SB 33, SB 252

             Fingerprints, submission by certain applicants, SB 33, SB 252

             Middle school and junior high teachers, qualifications for licensure, SB 191

             Paraprofessionals, requirements, SB 191

             Qualifications, provision of information to parents, SB 191

      Principals (See also Personnel, this heading)

             No Child Left Behind Act, duties, reports, SB 191

      Privatization of educational services, AB 512

      Pupils

             Dropouts, adjustment of state funding, AB 45

             Plans to improve achievement, SB 191

             Pupils' records, accessibility to parents, AB 54

      Reading instruction program, duties, AB 411

      Sponsors, duties, SB 252

      Sponsorship by State Board of Education, duties of Department, SB 252

      Transportation services, duties, SB 230

CHECK-CASHING SERVICES

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

CHECKS

      Deferred deposit transactions, definition, redemption of checks, AB 433

      Industrial insurance benefit checks, restrictive endorsements, AB 294*

      Negotiable instruments, UCC (See NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS)

      State agencies, returned check fees, SB 112**, SB 471*, AB 481

CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT

      Children's Trust Fund, awards to certain entities, AB 201*

      Criminal history records, access for certain emergency placements, AB 378**

      Death of child, teams to review, composition and procedures, AB 381**

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Guardian, procedure for permanent placement of child with, AB 273*

      Protective custody proceedings, opening or closing to public, AB 132*

      Protective orders against alleged perpetrator, issuance and enforcement, AB 331*

      Reports

             Athletic trainers, duties, SB 27*

             Confessor-confessant exemption for clergy removed, SB 223

             Educational or school psychologists, duties, AB 308

             Entities providing organized activities for children, duties, SB 383**

             Failure to report, penalty, SB 383†

             Investigative reports, availability to certain health care providers, AB 112

             Volunteers for certain entities, duties, SB 383†

      Sado-masochistic abuse, penalties for sexual assault of or lewdness with a child after conviction of, AB 78*

      Sexual abuse of a child defined, SB 394**

      Shaken baby syndrome, defined as abuse, AB 8

      Victim under 3 years of age, examination, AB 112

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

CHILD CARE

      Business tax, applicability, SB 382

      Child Care Improvement Grant Program, appropriation, AB 547

      Fire safety, governmental duties, SB 458

      Food establishment regulations, exemptions, AB 497**

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

      School districts, provision of services, AB 264†

      Smoking on premises of facilities prohibited, AB 96, AB 154, AB 460

      Unsafe products, prohibited acts, AB 386

CHILD CUSTODY

      Assistance for qualifying relatives with legal guardianship, eligibility, AB 501*

      Eighth Judicial District, educational seminars for separating parents, AB 309

      Parenting plans, inclusion in custody orders, AB 435

      Records regarding children, accessibility to parents, AB 54

      Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, adoption of revised act, SB 48*

CHILD MOLESTATION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Revision of crime, SB 394**

      School personnel, immorality defined, forfeiture of rights of employment, SB 460**

CHILD SUPPORT

      Amount, method for adjustment, AB 27**

      Domestic violence proceedings, assignment of income, AB 160*

      Health insurance, enrollment in plan pursuant to court order, AB 475**

      Modification of payments based on change in gross monthly income, SB 269*

      Withholding of income

             Fees, imposition, collection and administration, SB 186**, AB 475†

             Immediate withholdings of income, determinations, AB 117*

CHILD WELFARE

      Agencies which provide child welfare services

             Criminal history records, access for certain emergency placements, AB 378**

             Employees, authorization to provide services to certain children, AB 25**

      Court Administrator, report of certain information, AB 132*

      Funding of services in large counties, responsibilities, AB 482†

      Students in postsecondary programs, agreements for services, AB 25†

      Transfer of services to counties, reversion of previous appropriation, AB 470**

CHILDREN (See MINORS)

 

CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION

      Educational records, inspection, AB 264

      False representation of age to obtain tobacco, SB 339, AB 460

      Legislative study of juvenile justice system, ACR 18‡

      Repeal and reenactment of provisions, SB 197*

CHILDREN'S ADVOCATE

      Amber Alert System, duties, AB 322**

CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS

      Child care facilities, prohibition against use of unsafe products, AB 386

      List of unsafe products, creation, AB 386

      Sale or lease of unsafe products prohibited, AB 386

CHINA SPRING YOUTH CAMP (See JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

CHIROPRACTORS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Chiropractic Physicians' Board of Nevada

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Confidentiality of proceedings, SB 250**

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

      Continuing education, SB 250**

      Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Qualifications, SB 250**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      Practicing without license, actions constituting, SB 250**

      Unprofessional conduct defined, SB 250**

CHOOSE LIFE, INC.

      Special license plates to support alternatives to abortion, SB 120

CHR, INC.

      Appropriation, AB 472

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

      Clinical trials or studies, insurance coverage, AB 502*

CHURCHES (See RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS)

CHURCHILL COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Western Nevada Development District, designation, SB 328*

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS

      Counterfeit cigarettes, prohibited acts, AB 460†

      Dealers

             Licensure and regulation, AB 460†

             Promotional programs, reimbursements from suppliers, SB 66

      Delivery sales and delivery services, prohibited acts, AB 460

      False representation by minor to obtain tobacco, SB 339, AB 460

      Internet sales, duties of sellers to prevent purchase by minors, AB 12

      Manufacturers and wholesalers

             Licensure and regulation, AB 460†

             Reports to Department and Attorney General, AB 460

      Smoking prohibitions or restrictions, SB 50*, AB 96, AB 154, AB 202, AB 460

      Taxation

             Increase, SB 219, SB 238, SB 382, SB 461, SB 509, AB 204, AB 243, AB 281

             Reports, AB 460

      Tobacco settlement

             Reports by manufacturers, AB 460

             Use of proceeds, sale of rights, SB 448, AB 264†, AJR 10

      Vending machines, prohibited placement, SB 315*, AB 96, AB 154

CIP BILL (See CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS)

CIRCUSES

      Personal property of nonresidents, property tax exemption removed, SB 293

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

CITIES

      Alternative sentencing departments authorized, AB 98

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Aviation fuel tax, imposition, SB 470**

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Boundaries, adjustment to avoid division of tax parcels, AB 533**

      Caliente (See CALIENTE, CITY OF)

      Candidates or contested matters, prohibited expenditures, SB 123*, AB 298

      Carlin (See CARLIN, CITY OF)

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Community antenna television, authority, SB 278, SB 429**

      Community redevelopment (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

      Consular cards, acceptance for identification purposes, SB 312*

      Dillon's Rule regarding governmental powers, abolished, SB 295

      Economic development (See ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT)

      Elko (See ELKO, CITY OF)

      Fallon, account for safe drinking water in schools, creation, AB 473†

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Fire protection, agreements with State Fire Marshal, SB 458

      Firearms, regulation of carrying unconcealed at special events, SB 29

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

      Handicapped parking, erection and maintenance of signs, SB 187

      Health boards (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Henderson (See HENDERSON, CITY OF)

      Homeland security, response plans, duties, AB 441**

      Incorporation, population requirements, SB 347

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Jet or turbine-powered aircraft fuel tax, imposition, SB 470**

      Las Vegas (See LAS VEGAS, CITY OF)

      Mesquite Project, support expressed and backers commended, SCR 40‡

      North Las Vegas (See NORTH LAS VEGAS, CITY OF)

      Nuisances (See NUISANCES)

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Publications, deposit with or transmittal to State Library, AB 214

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Reno (See RENO, CITY OF)

      Smoking and tobacco regulation, authority, SB 50†

      Sparks (See SPARKS, CITY OF)

      Suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 3‡

      Taxation Department, exchange of information, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281, AB 342

      Telephonic devices, local regulation of use in vehicles prohibited, SB 10**

      Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

      Utilities

             Aggregation programs, use, SB 421

             Electric facilities, restrictions on acquisition or expansion eliminated, SB 261

             Payments in lieu of taxes on acquisition of certain utilities, SB 442, AB 361**

             Universal energy charge, exemption, SB 126

      Volunteer fire department donations, immunity from liability, AB 26*

      Wells (See WELLS, CITY OF)

      West Wendover (See WEST WENDOVER, CITY OF)

      Yerington (See YERINGTON, CITY OF)

CITY ATTORNEYS

      Candidates for office, investigation of felony convictions, AB 285*

      Henderson, exemptions from civil service system, AB 67**

      Las Vegas, pro bono activities, AB 150*

CITY CLERKS

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

      Financial disclosure statements, duties, SB 147**, AB 529*

      North Las Vegas, duties, SB 229

CITY COUNCILS

      Judicial Retirement Plan, receipt of reports, SB 409

      Master plans, meetings regarding initiatives or referendums, AB 428

      Meetings, audio recordings, SB 229

      Redevelopment projects, approval, AB 270**

      Residency requirements for certain candidates, AB 412

      Taxation Department, annual report to, SB 382

      Vacancies due to catastrophe, filling, AB 441**

CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX

      Imposition, AB 514*

      Local improvements, pledge of certain revenues for art, tourism and entertainment projects, SB 495**

      Special districts, pledge of tax revenue for payment of certain bonds, SB 467**

CITY MANAGERS

      Henderson, exemptions from civil service system, AB 67**

CITY MAYORS

      Redevelopment agencies, appointments, SB 424**

      Sparks, authority of Mayor to vote, AB 56*

CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (See also specific cities or officers)

      Bone marrow or certain organs, paid leave of absence for donation, AB 3

      Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      Complaints against

             False or fraudulent complaints against, penalty, SB 342

             Procedures, SB 342†, AB 330

      Contracts between governing bodies and members, authorization, AB 539**

      Drivers' licenses and vehicle registration, compliance with laws, AB 476

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

      Forfeiture of office, grounds, AB 337†

      Insurance (See INSURANCE—Group insurance for public employees)

      Military duty, compensation during leave of absence, AB 310

      Personal identifying information, unlawful acts, SB 297*

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Voting, effect of abstention by member of certain public bodies, SB 16**

CITY TREASURERS

      Specialty court program accounts, duties, SB 108, AB 29**

CIVIL ACTIONS (See ACTIONS)

CIVIL AIR PATROL

      Aviation fuel tax, distribution, SB 470**

CIVIL PROCESS

      Deeds of trust, notice of foreclosure, AB 284*

      Domestic violence, orders for protection, AB 160*

      Subdivision of land, process fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Telemarketing, process fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Trust companies, process fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

CIVIL PROTECTIVE CUSTODY

      Intoxicated persons, transport for medical or other treatment, SB 86, SB 94**

CIVIL RIGHTS

      Restoration, SB 430, AB 55**, AB 337

CLARK COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Air pollution control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Car washes, regulation of mobile and nonpermanent vendors, AB 484

      Child welfare (See CHILD WELFARE)

      Commissioner of civil marriages, office hours, AB 94**

      County clerk ex officio county recorder, SB 80

      Defibrillators, duties, AB 441**

      Gaming enterprise districts, standards for designation, SB 158

      Helicopters, preferred facilities, noise guidelines and tax exemptions, AB 355**

      Laughlin Family Resource Center, appropriation, AB 183

      Manufactured home parks, requirement for individual water meters, AB 230**

      Medicaid, funding of nonfederal share of costs of institutional care, AB 482†

      Mental health screening and stabilization component, appropriation, SB 151

      Planning commission

             Abolishment, AB 291†

             Service at pleasure of appointing authority, ethical requirements, AB 291*

      Professional sports stadium, creation of authority, rental car fees for financing, AB 554

      Recycling programs, duties, AB 447

      Red Rock Canyon, protection of adjacent lands, SB 358**

      Regional Business Development Advisory Council, creation, AB 174

      Regional parks, construction tax or dedication of land for, AB 196

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Regional transportation projects, funding, SB 237**

      Rental cars, additional fee, use, AB 554

      Rural preservation neighborhoods, protection, AB 244

      Southern Nevada Water Authority (See SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY)

      State Fire Marshal regulations, applicability, SB 118

      Suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 3‡, SCR 4‡, SCR 5‡

      Town advisory boards, chairman, terms of office and vacancies, AB 84*

      Underutilized businesses, programs to assist, AB 174

      Water rights, quantification of certain rights, notice to owners, SB 336**

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Administrator-pupil ratio, establishment, AB 506

      Business Advisory Council, formation, AB 162

      Consolidation with Lincoln County School District, AB 264†

      Construction

             Indefinite quantity contracts, pilot program, SB 392, AB 167

             Innovative designs and renewable resources, use encouraged, AB 396**

             Replacement of schools, continuation of program, funding, AB 396**

      Defibrillators, availability in high schools, AB 441**

      Foreign languages and cultures, instruction programs, AB 508†

      Performance audit, AB 162

      Regional Training Programs (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

             Appropriations, SB 190, SB 210†

      Success Through English Program, appropriation, AB 327

      Test score brochures, appropriation, SB 210†

CLASSROOM ON WHEELS

      Appropriation, AB 377

CLEAR CREEK YOUTH FACILITY

      Conveyance of facility, land and equipment to Nevada FFA Foundation, AB 371

CLERGY

      Child abuse reports, confessor-confessant exemption removed, SB 223

      Legislative religious services, compensation, ACR 28‡

CLERKS OF COURT

      Constructional defect actions, duties, SB 371

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

CLOSE CORPORATIONS (See generally CORPORATIONS)

COERCION

      Grocery stores, unlawful acts, AB 356

      Health care facilities, unlawful acts involving staffing levels, AB 313†

      Schools, safe and respectful environment, unlawful acts, AB 513

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 99, AB 250**, AB 441**

COINS

      Secondhand dealer defined, AB 420*

      Silver or gold bullion coins, issuance by state, AB 415, AB 532

COLLECTION AGENCIES

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Deferred deposit services, assistance to, AB 433

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

      Fair share agreements, AB 182

      Local governments (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      State employees, AB 65

COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION OF NEVADA

      Electric system in southern Nevada, prohibition on certain bond issues, SB 447

      Legislative Committee for Review and Oversight, creation, SB 216†

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, duties, SB 216**

COMMENDATIONS (See RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS)

COMMERCIAL COACHES

      Sales, disclosures, SB 204*

COMMISSIONED ABSTRACTERS

      Fee for commission, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

COMMISSIONER OF CIVIL MARRIAGES

      Clark County, office hours, AB 94**

COMMODITIES

      State purchasing, advertisements for bids, AB 116

COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES

      Actions, immunities, SB 100*, AB 446

      Applicability of laws, SB 100*, SB 438

      Budget

             Distribution, SB 100*

             Rejection, AB 376

      Commission for Common-Interest Communities, creation, duties, SB 100*

      Common elements

             Assessments, charges for late payments and collection costs, SB 100*, SB 325

             Development of community in separate phases, SB 100*, SB 438

             Master associations, reallocation of costs, SB 100*, SB 438, AB 319

      Complaints, procedures, fines, SB 100*, SB 438

      Conflict of state law, effect, SB 100*, SB 438

      Construction penalties, liens, SB 100*, SB 136*, AB 43

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS)

      Declaration, bylaws or other governing documents

             Amendment of declaration, procedure, AB 376

             Certification by executive board members, time for, SB 438

             Conformity with statutes, SB 100*, SB 438

             Election procedures, SB 100*, SB 438

             Requirements, SB 100*, SB 438

             Violations, records, SB 100*

      Electronic conduct of business, regulations, SB 428**

      Energy conservation, loan program to purchase equipment for, AB 314

      Executive boards

             Ballots, counting, AB 43

             Candidates, disclosures, SB 100*

             Complaints, procedure, SB 100*, SB 438

             Elections, bylaws, SB 100*, SB 438

             Executive sessions, SB 100*, SB 136*, SB 438, AB 43

             Meetings

                   Notice, posting, AB 376

                   Recording and minutes, SB 100*, SB 438

             New members, duties, SB 100*, SB 438

             Prohibited acts, SB 100*, SB 438

             Property manager laws inapplicable, SB 100*, SB 325, SB 438

             Qualifications, SB 100*, SB 438

             Records, maintenance, availability to units' owners, SB 438

             Removal of members, SB 100*, SB 438

             Terms of office, SB 100*, SB 438

      Fines, imposition and enforcement, SB 100*, SB 136*, SB 438

      Flags, display, SB 100*, SB 359**, AB 408

      Improvements or alterations to units, access, restrictions, SB 100*, SB 438

      Incorporation, requirements for filing documents, default, AB 536

      Insurance, notice of cancellations, SB 378*

      Landscaping, lighting and security walls, notice of hearing relating to failure to maintain, SB 176*

      Large communities, delegation of authority, SB 100*, SB 438

      Liens, SB 100*, SB 136*, SB 438, AB 43

      Master associations

             Applicability of laws, SB 100*, SB 438, AB 43

             Common elements, reallocation of costs, SB 100*, SB 438, AB 319

      Nonprofit corporations law, conflicts, SB 100*, SB 438

      Ombudsman

             Account, name change, use, SB 100*, SB 438

             Duties, SB 100*, SB 438

             Fees, penalty for failure to pay, SB 438

      Property managers (See PROPERTY MANAGERS)

      Purchasers, provision of information to, SB 100*, SB 438

      Records of association, maintenance and availability, SB 100*, SB 438

      Reserve study, duties and availability, SB 100*

      Residential construction tax, use of credits for park facilities, SB 100*

      Rural agricultural communities, applicability of open meeting law, SB 100*

      Subpoenas, procedures, SB 100*, SB 325, SB 438

      Transient commercial use of units, authority, SB 100*, AB 319

      Unit owners

             Construction or design of unit or improvement, adherence to schedule, penalty for noncompliance, SB 100*, SB 136*, SB 438, AB 43

             Meetings

                   Proxies, SB 100*, SB 438, AB 43

                   Quorum, SB 100*, SB 438, AB 43

                   Recording and minutes, SB 100*

                   Voting rights in certain associations, exercise by delegates or representatives, SB 100*, SB 438, AB 43

             Records of association, availability to owners, SB 100*, SB 438

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

      Police officers, industrial insurance coverage for hepatitis, SB 184*

      Quarantine or isolation, powers of health authorities, SB 82**

COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION (See TELEVISION)

COMMUNITY COLLEGES

      Credits, transferability, AB 507**

      Gifted and talented school pupils, access to courses, SB 31

      Great Basin College

             Dental clinic, funding, SB 154, SB 507**

             Industrial technology building, funding, SB 367, SB 507**

             Scholarships for education students, SB 208†

      Libraries, appropriation for on-line access licenses, SB 185

      Massage therapy courses, approval, SB 338

      Methamphetamine manufacture near, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Records, restrictions on disclosure of personal information, AB 353**

      Southern Nevada Community College

             Bachelor's degree program in education, appropriation, AB 511

             Continuing Education Division, appropriation, AB 391†

             Mesquite High School, financing for renovation, SB 152, SB 507**

      Students

             Child welfare services, agreements, AB 25†

             Sex or crime against a child offenders, registration requirements, SB 397**

      Textbooks, sales tax exemption, repeal, SB 293

      University (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

      Vandalism or graffiti, penalty for repeat offenses, AB 11

      Workers, registration of sex or crime against a child offenders, SB 397**

      Workforce Development Challenge Grants, Program of, appropriation, AB 391

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS

      Economic Development Commission, financing of projects, SB 174**, AB 174

COMMUNITY PROPERTY

      Affidavit of death, filing by surviving spouse taking property by intestate succession, SB 63

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT

      Amendment of redevelopment plan, procedure, notice of hearing, SB 181*

      Appointment of members of agencies, alternative procedure, SB 424**

      Approval of projects by legislative bodies, considerations, AB 270**

      Conditional approval of land use prohibited, AB 427†

      County ordinances, enactment, SB 145†

      Employment plans, inclusion in proposal for project, compliance by certain lessees or purchasers, AB 456

      Prevailing wage laws (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Real property, acquisition of interest by officer or employee of agency or community, authority, AB 538

      Tax revenue, allocation

             Manner of valuing certain property exempt from taxation, SB 113**

             Total annual revenue payable to agencies in smaller counties, SB 335, SB 447

             Washoe County,  taxes by or for school districts excluded from distribution to agencies, SB 402

COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PUNISHMENT

      Administrative assessments, imposition, AB 242

      Domestic violence, penalty, AB 97

      DUI, penalties, AB 106**

      Jail overcrowding, alternatives to commitment, AB 303

      Motor vehicles, failure of new residents to register, SB 214

      Osteopathic physicians, violations, SB 250†

      Physicians, violations, SB 250†

      Tobacco, false representations to obtain, SB 339, AB 460

      Traffic violations

             Child-restraint devices and safety belts, failure to use, SB 116*

             Construction zones, AB 444*

             Parent or guardian liability for certain acts by minors, SB 256

COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT, DIVISION OF (See MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF)

COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

      E-mail (See E-MAIL)

      Educational technology, appropriation, SB 191

      Election precincts, filing of maps, AB 88, AB 125*

      Internet (See INTERNET)

      Libraries, appropriation for on-line access licenses, SB 185, SB 191

      Local response agencies, duties, AB 441**

      Luring child using computer, unlawful acts, SB 300**, SB 394**, SB 460**

      Pupils, statewide automated system of information concerning, SB 191

      Real Estate Division, transactions with licensees, SB 428**

      State agencies

             Advisory Board (See INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD)

             Compliance with certain policies, procedures and standards required, approval of new systems, AB 88

             Department (See INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF)

             Homeland security, confidentiality of certain documents, SB 175, AB 441**

             Response agencies, duties, AB 441**

             Secretary of State, fees for searches, SB 112**

      Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act, adoption, SB 463

      Voting records, maintenance, AB 125*

COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT

      Commission, audio recordings constitute public records, SB 229

      Comstock Cemetery Foundation, allocation of bond proceeds, SB 144**

CONCEALED WEAPONS (See FIREARMS)

CONCERTS

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION

      Alternative sentencing, city departments of, AB 98

      Blueprints of facilities susceptible to terrorism, access restricted, AB 441**

      Child abuse or neglect

             Civil proceedings regarding protective custody, AB 132*

             Confessor-confessant privilege removed, SB 223

      Contractors' Board, State, certain information held by, AB 220**

      Domestic violence victims and advocates, privilege, AB 160*

      Elections

             Ballots, SB 453*, AB 527

             Criminal investigations of candidates, results, AB 285†

      Epilepsy, certain communications unprivileged, AB 406

      Equal Rights Commission, complaints and investigations, SB 450*

      Gaming Commission, Nevada, SB 432

      Gaming Control Board, State, SB 432, SB 509

      Highly hazardous substances, information related to, SB 67, SB 127*

      Homeland security

             Access limited, AB 462

             Government records, SB 175, AB 441**

      Insurance, Division of, AB 453*

      Insurance holding companies, AB 453*

      Medical malpractice settlements, confidentiality restricted, SB 122*

      Occupational licensing boards, records and proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364

      Property tax records, AB 400, AB 442

      Public hazards, concealment of information prohibited, SB 251

      Public records

             Personal information, AB 400

             Procedure to declare confidential, certain regulations declared void, SB 443

      Public Utilities Commission records, SB 125**, AB 32**

      Recycling, proprietary information, AB 447

      Secretary of State, information related to athletes' agents, SB 456*

      Sexual assault victims and advocates, privilege, AB 160*

      Social Workers, Board of Examiners for, AB 491

      State agency documents relating to information technology, SB 175, AB 441**

      Taxation Department, SB 238, SB 366, SB 382, SB 466**, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281, AB 342

      Telemarketing, do-not-call registry, SB 255, AB 232*

      Trade secrets (See TRADE SECRETS)

      Unfair trade practices, investigative demands, SB 399

      Utility vulnerability assessments and response plans, AB 441**

      Veterinary Medical Examiners, State Board of, records and information, SB 427†

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Conservation Districts, Division of, supplemental appropriation, SB 245

      Environmental Protection, Division of

             Brownfield Projects, Fund for, administration, AB 74**

             Highly hazardous substances, duties, SB 67, SB 127**

             Recycling, receipt of reports, duties, AB 447

             Safe Drinking Water Act, duties, AB 473**

             Solid waste management, grant program, AB 447

             Waste reduction, recognition program, AB 447

      Forestry, Division of

             Conservation camps, duties, SB 72**, AB 467

             Emergency vehicles, duties of drivers approaching stopped vehicles with flashing lights, AB 299*

             Employees, occupational disease coverage, AB 479

             Fire suppression revenues, carryover and use, AB 467

      Funds and accounts, credit of interest earned, AB 129**

      Joint enforcement of certain laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      State Lands, Division of

             Flood control assessment, appropriation, AB 466

             Floyd Lamb State Park, transfer to City of Las Vegas, SB 444**

             National Guard Armory in Carson City, sale authorized, SB 506**

             Nevada FFA Foundation, conveyance of parcel of land, AB 371

             Tahoe Basin environmental improvement projects, powers, SB 46**

      State Parks, Division of

             California Immigrant Trail Interpretive Center, bond issue extended, SB 51**

             Concession fees, deposit, SB 401**

             Cooperative agreements for establishment of parks, SB 144**, AB 287**

             Federal grants, administrative fees, SB 144**

             Improvement projects, reversion of previous appropriation extended, SB 502**

             Transfer of park to local government, procedure, AB 287**

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, duties, SB 275

      Wildlife, Division of

             Conversion into Department, AB 41**, AB 72

             Fees, duties, SB 420*

             Fences, requests for money by certain persons, AB 301*

             Fish Hatchery Refurbishment Project, duties, SB 416**

             Game wardens (See GAME WARDENS)

             Law enforcement personnel, salary increase, SB 346

             License Plates for the Support of Wildlife Account, administration, SB 15†

             Public Works Board, exemption from required services, AB 69**

             Publications, printing, advertisements, AB 71**

             Renewable energy generation projects, duties, AB 372

             Taxes on sale or use of motorboats, collection, SB 464†

             Wildlife Account, sources, use, SB 15†, SB 420†, AB 71**

             Wildlife Obligated Reserve Account, creation, SB 420*

CONSERVATION CAMPS

      Budget, carryover and use of money, AB 467

      Wages of participants, determination, SB 72**

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Nursery stock sales, license exemptions, SB 172**

      Property, authority to purchase, sell or lease, AB 215**

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

CONSIGNMENT SALES

      Motor vehicles, requirements, penalty for violations, SB 69, AB 221*

CONSPIRACY

      Monopolies, unlawful acts, SB 399

      Public utility information, unlawful disclosure, AB 441**

      Sexual offense, conspiracy to commit, penalty, SB 397**

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 250**, AB 441**

CONSTABLES (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Eligibility for office, AB 55**, AB 114*, AB 337

      Filling of office by ex officio service of other county officer, AB 152

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA

      Budget, time for submission by Governor, AJR 7

      Citizens' commission on salaries for elected officers, creation, duties, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      County officers, removal of duty of Legislature to fix compensation, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      County or township government, removal of requirement for uniformity of systems, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Fund to Stabilize the Operation of State Government, establishment, sources, use, AJR 17, AJR 18

      Governmental services tax, reduction in certain circumstances, AJR 17

      Initiative

             Committees to prepare arguments, appointment, ballot information, AB 436

             Time for submission of statewide initiative to Secretary of State, AJR 7

      Judicial department

             Election of district judges, AJR 12

             Intermediate Appellate Court, creation, SJR 5‡, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

             Salaries of justices and district judges, prohibition against midterm increase removed, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Vacancies, term of office of judges filling, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

      Legislature

             Adjournment sine die, SJR 9

             Annual sessions, AJR 7

             Appropriations or authorized expenditures, supermajority vote requirements, AJR 17, AJR 18

             Budget, preparation and consideration, AJR 7†

             Condensations, explanations, arguments and rebuttals, preparation, AB 436

             Holding sessions outside state capital, authority, SJR 9, AJR 7†

             Postage and newspaper allowance, amount, SJR 11‡, AJR 7†

             Salary, removal of limit on number of days to receive, SJR 11‡, AJR 7†, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Special sessions

                   Convening on legislative petition, AJR 7, AJR 13‡

                   Limit on duration and consideration of matters, AJR 7, AJR 13‡

      Lotteries

             Multistate lotteries, participation by state, AJR 2

             Operation by state, AJR 1

      Property tax

             Abatement of tax for homeowners suffering severe economic hardship, AJR 8 of the 71st Session

             Exemptions, considerations in enactment, SJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Installment payments, reduction in tax if paid in lump sum, AJR 17

             Limit on maximum amount levied, AJR 19

             Property development restricted by compact, separate taxation, AJR 8 of the 71st Session

             Reassessment upon sale, transfer or conversion of property, AJR 8

             Taxable value, retention until transfer of ownership of property, AJR 19

      Sales and use taxes, considerations in enactment of exemptions, SJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Secretary of State, duties regarding legislative sessions, SJR 9, AJR 13‡

      State Treasurer, ex officio State Controller, AJR 16

      Tobacco settlement proceeds, use, sale of rights, AJR 10

      United States senators, obsolete election provision repealed, AJR 14, AJR 3 of the 71st session‡

      University Regents, election, appointment, number and terms, AJR 11‡

      Voting rights of mentally incompetent persons, AJR 14, AJR 3 of the 71st session‡

CONSTRUCTION CONTROLS

      Residential contractors, use, AB 220**

CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

      Actions, procedures, notices, SB 241**, SB 371

      Applicability of laws, SB 241**

      Arbitration provisions in property sales contracts, prohibitions, AB 446

      Common-interest communities, attendance by public officer at meetings regarding defects, SB 371

      Constructional Defect Commission, creation, duties, immunities, SB 371

      Corporations, effect of dissolution on actions, AB 446

      Damages, recovery, SB 273, SB 371, AB 446, AB 449

      Definitions, SB 241**, SB 371

      Disciplinary action against contractor, effect of defect laws, SB 241†, AB 449

      Disclosures regarding residential property, SB 204*, SB 241†, AB 449

      Filing of actions, requirements, SB 371

      Homeowner's warranties, claims, SB 241**

      Inspection of property, SB 241**, SB 273, SB 371

      Insurers, duties, SB 241**

      Liabilities, SB 241**, AB 446, AB 449

      Limitation of actions, SB 241**, SB 371†, AB 373, AB 449

      Limited-liability companies, effect of dissolution on actions, AB 446

      Mediation, SB 241**

      Notices, SB 241**, SB 273, SB 371

      Repairs, SB 241**, SB 371, AB 446

      Repurchase of property by contractor or other party, SB 241†

      Senior judges, assignment of cases to, SB 241†

      Settlement offer, effect of rejection, SB 241**

      Special masters, duties, SB 241**

      State Contractors' Board, powers and duties, SB 241**

      Subcontractors, restrictions on indemnification of contractors, AB 446

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

      Dyed fuel, operation of equipment on highways, AB 346**

      Relations between suppliers and dealers, AB 369†

      Tail lamps that emit nonflashing blue light, use by authorized vehicles, AB 444*

CONSTRUCTION FRAUD

      Definition, AB 190*, AB 220**

      Investigation by State Contractors' Board, AB 220**

CONSTRUCTION TAX

      Nonresidential construction projects, imposition of tax for regional parks, AB 196

CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR

      External review organizations, duties, receipt of documents, AB 79*

      Hospital Patients, Bureau for, reports to Governor and Legislature, AB 137**

      Hospitals receiving referrals from physicians with financial interest, reports, SB 156

      Prescription drug programs, provision of information to consumers, AB 236*

CONSUMER REPORTS (See CREDIT REPORTS)

CONSUMER'S ADVOCATE

      Assessments, procedure for distribution to Bureau, AB 145**

      Electric utilities, duties, SB 421

      Powers and duties generally, SB 421

      Telecommunications services, duties, SB 421

      Telecommunications study, duties, ACR 19†

      Telemarketing, duties, SB 255, AB 232†

      Vulnerability assessments and response plans, duties, AB 441†

CONTACT LENSES

      Opticians, authority to fit, AB 275*, AB 452*

      Sales tax exemption, AB 514*

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

CONTEMPT OF COURT

      Medical malpractice, failure to pay future damages, SB 97†, Initiative Petition

CONTRACTORS

      Annual assessments for Recovery Fund, SB 371, AB 220**, AB 449

      Cease and desist orders, AB 190*

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS)

      Constructional fraud, definition, investigation, AB 190*, AB 220**

      Contracts for works of improvement

             Prohibited provisions, SB 206*

             Security to be provided by certain persons, SB 206*, AB 316

      Disciplinary action

             Board records regarding discipline deemed public records, SB 250**, SB 364

             Constructional defects, unlawful acts, SB 241†, AB 449

             Felonies committed by contractor relating to practice, AB 55**, AB 337

             Financial information, provision to Board, AB 220**

             Notice of lien, failure of subcontractor to deliver to contractor, SB 206*

             Public works projects, unlawful acts, AB 190*

             Reprimands, AB 220**

      Electrical contractors, licensing requirements, AB 357

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Liability for certain indebtedness of subcontractors and other contractors, SB 71

      Licenses

             Examinations, AB 449

             Financial responsibility, duties of certain licensees, AB 220**

             Renewal, AB 220**, AB 449

             Suspension or revocation, AB 190*, AB 446, AB 449, AB 481

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens (See LIENS)

      Mold control, licensure and regulation, SB 131, SB 132

      Occupational safety and health (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

      Pools and spas, prohibited and authorized acts, SB 437**

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Solar energy installers, regulation, AB 431†

      State Contractors' Board

             Administrative penalties, notice, AB 190*

             Aggregate monetary limit on licenses, establishment, AB 220**

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Confidentiality of certain information held by, AB 220**

             Constructional Defect Commission, creation, duties, SB 371

             Constructional defects, powers and duties, SB 241**

             Employees or independent contractors

                   Authority of Board, SB 310*

                   Criminal investigators, duties, peace officer powers, AB 220**

                   Investigation of applicants, AB 220**

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 220**, AB 347

             Investigations Office, resolution of complaints, AB 220**

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Solar energy installers, regulations, AB 431†

      Subcontractors, procedure to guarantee payment of certain indebtedness, SB 71

      Surety bonds, AB 190*

      Unemployment compensation (See UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

CONTRACTS

      Cigarette dealers and suppliers, SB 66

      Consignment contracts for motor vehicle sales, requirements, SB 69, AB 221*

      Constructional defects, limitations on certain liability prohibited, AB 446

      Governing bodies and members, contracts between, AB 539**

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, allocations, SB 32**

      Insurance (See INSURANCE; INSURANCE COMPANIES)

      Local government purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Manufactured home dealers, service agreements, AB 262**

      Minors, petition for judicial approval of certain contracts, AB 288*

      Opt-out provisions in consumer contracts, use, remedies, SB 47

      Prisoners, work release programs with private or nonprofit entities, SB 264†

      Public hazards, provisions effecting concealment of hazard void, exceptions, remedies, SB 251

      Railroad equipment sales, filing fee, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      State property or emblems, contracts to sell, lease or market use, study, AB 415

      State purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act, adoption, SB 463

      Works of improvement, requirements, SB 206*, AB 316

CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF MINORS

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

      Addicts, unlawful acts involving firearms, penalties, SB 199*

      Arrest or detention of person under the influence, transport for medical or other treatment, SB 94**

      Assisted living facility employees, possession and administration, AB 326†

      Drug abuse (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Homeopathic physicians, authority, SB 375

      Imitation controlled substances, duplicate penalty provision repealed, AB 302**

      Joint task force on narcotics, funding, AB 549**

      Manufacturing or compounding, possession of materials, SB 394**

      Marijuana (See MARIJUANA)

      Methamphetamines

             Manufacture, additional penalty, AB 33*

             Real property transactions, disclosure regarding manufacture, SB 204*

      Physicians and osteopaths, general authority, restrictions on discipline, SB 375

      Possession and administration by certain students, SB 425*

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Prisoners, testing before parole hearing, grounds for denial of parole, AB 209

      Sale or provision resulting in death or substantial bodily harm, penalties, AB 443*

      School districts, duties regarding drug-free schools, SB 191

      School personnel, consideration of certain drug offenses in employment or discipline decisions, SB 85, SB 460**

      State parks, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 282

CONVENTION CENTERS

      Tax on entertainment events, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

CONVERSION

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Estates, conversion by personal representatives, damages, SB 207*

      Exploitation of aged persons, included acts, AB 126*

CONVICTED PERSONS

      Civil rights restoration, SB 430, AB 55**, AB 337

      Definition, certain offenders excluded, AB 55**, AB 337

      Failure to register, collection of biological specimen from offender, AB 55**

      Registration cards, mandatory carrying prohibited, AB 55**, AB 337

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Air pollution control in Clark County, SB 536 of the 71st Session

      Alcohol and drug abuse counselors, training, SB 248**

      Community antenna television systems, SB 429**

      Elections, statewide registration list, SB 453**, AB 527

      Insurance Commissioner, authority to enter into agreements, AB 453*

      Library services, AB 345, AB 407**

      Public utilities

             Acquisition by local governments, compensation, SB 442, AB 361**

             Municipal aggregation coalitions, SB 421

      School districts, child care, health and social services programs, AB 264†

      State Fire Marshal and local governments, SB 458

      State parks, establishment and maintenance, SB 144**, AB 287**

COPYRIGHTS (See INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)

CORONERS

      Anatomical gifts, request for consent of any person after donor's death prohibited, AB 51*

      Children, teams to review deaths, AB 381**

CORPORATIONS

      Combinations with interested stockholders, SB 436*

      Counties, agreements to acquire, develop or distribute water resources, SB 487

      Development stage companies, registrations, SB 155

      Directors and officers

             Bylaws, authority, SB 436*

             Industrial insurance coverage, AB 185**

             Liability, SB 124†, SB 436*

             Rights and options, authority, SB 436*

             Termination, effect, SB 436*

      Dissolution

             Effect on constructional defect actions, AB 446

             Generally, SB 436*

      Documents filed with Secretary of State

             Fees, SB 112**, SB 124*, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, SB 509, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

             List of officers and directors, filing, SB 124*, AB 536

             Requirements, right to refuse acceptance, AB 536

      Electronic records, use, SB 436*

      Foreign corporations

             Annual statements, SB 124*, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

             Jurisdiction of courts and agencies, declaration, SB 436*

             Names, AB 536

      Gaming corporations, acquisition or disposition of interest, SB 432

      Insurance companies (See INSURANCE COMPANIES)

      Meetings, notice, SB 436*

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges, procedures, SB 436*

      Powers generally, SB 436*

      Publicly traded companies, duties, SB 124*

      Real property transfer tax, certain exemptions removed, SB 509

      Reinstatement or revival under new name, SB 436*

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

      Restraint of trade, duties of investigated corporations, SB 124*

      Stock

             Amendments affecting stock, approval, SB 436*

             Increase or decrease in shares, SB 436*

      Stockholders

            Combinations with interested stockholders, SB 436*

             Consent to actions without meeting, SB 436*

             Inspection of records, SB 436*

             Proxies, SB 436*

CORPORATIONS FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT

      Energy conservation, creation for purposes of loan program, AB 314

      Lease of property from county, term, SB 103*

CORPORATIONS SOLE

      Filing of documents, requirements, fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, SB 509, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Real property transfer tax, certain exemptions removed, SB 509

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

CORPSES (See DEAD BODIES)

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Assistant directors, appointment, AB 109

      Capital improvement projects, funding, SB 507**

      Director, member of Silver State Commission on Prescription Drugs, AB 307

      Educational programs for offenders, duties, SB 317**

      Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

      Employees

             Certification of certain personnel as peace officers required, SB 265, AB 281

             Correctional classifications, adjustment of wage rates, AB 537†

             Criminal investigators, employment, AB 109

             Forensic specialists, salary increase for certain employees, AB 173

             Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

             Maintenance classifications, salary increase, AB 537†

      Genetic marker testing, duties, AB 16**

      Inspector General, appointment, AB 109

      Judgment of conviction, return to county clerk, AB 103**

      Medical and other records of offenders, exchange of information, SB 90**

      Prisons (See PRISONS AND PRISONERS)

      Reentry into community, establishment of program, SB 264*

      Release from prison or discharge from parole, notice to county clerk, AB 103**

      Residential confinement, authority to order, SB 264*

      Women's prison in southern Nevada, lease or installment purchases, SB 447

      Work release programs, duties, SB 264*

COSMETOLOGY

      Barbers, practice in cosmetological establishment, applicability of laws, SB 372**, AB 258

      Cosmetologist defined, AB 258

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Food and beverages, sales, SB 372**, AB 258

      Health care providers, practice with, SB 372**

      Inspection of establishments, SB 372†

      Instructors

             Provisional licensure, qualifications, SB 372**, AB 258

             Training requirements, SB 372**

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses or certificates

             Public display, contents restricted, SB 372**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Men's hair cutting, certain restrictions removed, AB 1

      Schools, terms, courses and student work, SB 372**, AB 258

      Shampoo assistants, licensure, AB 258†

      State Board of Cosmetology

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigation and proceedings for discipline, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

      Temporary educational permits, repeal, AB 258

      Unlawful practice of other professions in establishments, repeal, AB 258

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

COUNSELORS

      Alcohol and drug abuse (See ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS)

      Attorneys (See ATTORNEYS AT LAW)

      Gambling addiction, regulation of counselors, SB 349, SB 351*

      Marriage and family (See MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS)

      Psychologists (See PSYCHOLOGISTS)

COUNTERFEITING

      Cigarettes, unlawful acts, AB 460†

COUNTIES

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Art centers (See ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Boundaries, adjustment to avoid division of tax parcels, AB 533**

      Candidates or contested matters, prohibited expenditures, SB 123*, AB 298

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Churchill (See CHURCHILL COUNTY)

      Clark (See CLARK COUNTY)

      Community antenna television, authority, SB 278, SB 429**

      Community redevelopment (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

      Consular cards, acceptance for identification purposes, SB 312*

      Dillon's Rule regarding governmental powers, abolished, SB 295

      Douglas (See DOUGLAS COUNTY)

      Economic development (See ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT)

      Elko (See ELKO COUNTY)

      Eureka, fees for State Public Defender services, SB 504**

      Federal lands, powers generally, SB 145**

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Fire protection, agreements with State Fire Marshal, SB 458

      Firearms, regulation of carrying unconcealed at special events, SB 29

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

      Handicapped parking, erection and maintenance of signs, SB 187

      Health boards (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Historical societies (See HISTORICAL SOCIETIES)

      Homeland security, response plans, duties, AB 441**

      Humboldt, fees for State Public Defender services, SB 504**

      Indigent persons (See INDIGENT PERSONS)

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Lander, appropriation for industrial park and flood control, AB 123

      Lincoln (See LINCOLN COUNTY)

      Lyon (See LYON COUNTY)

      Mineral (See MINERAL COUNTY)

      Museums (See MUSEUMS)

      Nonprofit corporations necessary for exercise of powers and duties of county departments, creation, AB 211

      Nuisances (See NUISANCES)

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Pershing (See PERSHING COUNTY)

      Property

             Lease to corporation for public benefit, term, SB 103*

             Purchase, sale or exchange of property, authority, SB 110*

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Publications, deposit with or transmittal to State Library, AB 214

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Recycling coordinators, appointment, AB 447

      Sewer systems, collection of delinquent fees, SB 54**

      Smoking and tobacco regulation, authority, SB 50†

      Storey (See STOREY COUNTY)

      Suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 3‡

      Swimming pools, imposition of sales tax for operation and maintenance, AB 208**

      Taxation Department, exchange of information, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281, AB 342

      Telephonic devices, local regulation of use in vehicles prohibited, SB 10**

      Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

      Uniformity of system of government, removal of requirement, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Utilities

             Aggregation programs, use, SB 421

             Electric facilities, restrictions on acquisition or expansion eliminated, SB 261

             Payments in lieu of taxes on acquisition of certain utilities, SB 442, AB 361**

             Universal energy charge, exemption, SB 126

      Volunteer fire department donations, immunity from liability, AB 26*

      Washoe (See WASHOE COUNTY)

      Water

             Agreements to acquire, develop or distribute water resources, SB 487

             Delinquent fees, collection, SB 54**

             Taxation on intercounty or interstate transfers of water, AB 229

             Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

      White Pine (See WHITE PINE COUNTY)

COUNTY AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES (See CHILD WELFARE)

COUNTY ASSESSORS

      Account for Acquisition and Improvement of Technology, creation, use, AB 533**

      Electronic documents, compatibility with county recorder technology, AB 533**

      Filling of office by ex officio service of other county officer, AB 152

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Records, disclosure of personal information, SB 297*, AB 400

      Salaries

             County commissioners to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

COUNTY AUDITORS

      Appointment, Legislature may provide for, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Salary, county commissioners to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

COUNTY CLERKS

      Appointment, Legislature may provide for, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Clark County, clerk ex officio recorder, SB 80

      Closure or change of use of school, petitions to review decisions, AB 509†

      District courts (See DISTRICT COURTS)

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

      Estate and trust documents, filing fees, SB 211

      Filling of office by ex officio service of other county officer, AB 152

      Financial disclosure statements, duties, SB 147**, AB 529*

      Improvements to technology, additional fees to support, SB 106**, SB 162

      Judgment of conviction, return, AB 103**

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Prisoners or parolees, notice of release or discharge, AB 103**

      Register of fictitious names, duties, SB 436*

      Salaries

             County commissioners to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

      County officer salaries, authority, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      County recorders, reports from, SB 451†

      Incorporated towns, duties, SB 347

      Invasive species, pest and weed control programs, approval, SB 370*

      Jails, notice of overcrowded conditions, duties, AB 303

      Judicial Retirement Plan, receipt of reports, SB 409

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, duties, SCR 32‡

      Master plans, meetings regarding initiatives or referendums, AB 428

      Meetings outside county seat, notice, AB 46*

      Misdemeanor offenses, authority, SB 145†

      Motor vehicles, duties regarding 24-month registration pilot program, SB 213, AB 324*

      Nonprofit corporations created by county managers, approval, AB 211

      Ordinances, authority to enact, SB 145†

      Property tax liens, duties, AB 200

      Public administrators, examinations and audits, SB 143**

      Public guardians, powers and duties, AB 151**

      Public property trustees, appointment, SB 143†

      Real property, power to buy, sell or exchange, SB 110*

      Redevelopment agencies, appointments, SB 424**

      Redevelopment projects, approval, AB 270**

      Salaries

             Authority to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

      Taxation, Department of, annual report to, SB 382

      Vacancies due to catastrophe, filling, AB 441**

      Water and sewer general improvement districts, powers, AB 241

COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICTS

      Tax levies, use of proceeds, SB 238, SB 468, SB 474, AB 243, AB 281

COUNTY MANAGERS

      Jails, notice of overcrowded conditions, duties, AB 303

      Nonprofit corporations, authority to create, AB 211

      Public property trustees, appointment, SB 143†

COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX

      Carson City, use, AB 523

      Deficiency determinations, notice, request for extension of time, SB 471*

      Payments

             Credit card, debit card or electronic transfer, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

             Dishonored checks, fees, effect, SB 471*

             Penalty for delinquencies, SB 471*

      Place of sale of motor vehicle fuel, SB 471*

      Rate, annual adjustment for inflation, AB 516†

      Returns, electronic submission, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Washoe County, imposition and use of proceeds, SB 237**, AB 455

COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (See also specific officer)

      Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      Complaints against

             False or fraudulent complaints against, penalty, SB 342

             Procedures, SB 342†, AB 330

      Contracts between governing bodies and members, authorization, AB 539**

      Donation of bone marrow or certain organs, paid leave of absence, AB 3

      Drivers' licenses and vehicle registration, compliance with laws, AB 476

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Filling of certain offices by ex officio service of other officer, SB 80, AB 152

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

      Forfeiture of office, grounds, AB 337†

      Insurance (See INSURANCE—Group insurance for public employees)

      Jury service, exemption of certain officers removed, SB 73*

      Military duty, compensation during leave of absence, AB 310

      Personal identifying information, unlawful acts, SB 297*

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Salaries of certain elected officers

             County commissioners to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

      Voting, effect of abstention by member of certain public bodies, SB 16**

COUNTY RECORDERS

      Denial of recording, authority, AB 459*

      Electronic documents, compatibility with county assessor technology, AB 533**

      Filling of office by ex officio service of other county officer, SB 80, AB 152

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Machine-readable media, use for preservation of records, AB 260

      Real property transfer tax (See REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX)

      Recording of instruments generally (See RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS)

      Reports to board of county commissioners, SB 451†

      Salaries

             County commissioners to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

      Technology fee, expenditure of proceeds, SB 451†

COUNTY TREASURERS

      Courts, duties relating to certain fees, SB 106**

      Filling of office by ex officio service of other county officer, AB 152

      Fire protection fees, duties, SB 458

      Property tax liens, duties, AB 200

      Salaries

             County commissioners to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

      Specialty court program accounts, duties, SB 108, AB 29**

COURT ADMINISTRATOR

      Case management systems, duties, SB 106**

      Child welfare system, duties, AB 132*

      Domestic violence proceedings, duties regarding assignment of income, AB 160*

      Forfeiture of bail, notices, AB 29**

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, duties, SCR 32‡

      Mental health court, allocation of money encouraged, AB 238

      Retired justices and judges, duties regarding services, SB 106**

      Specialty court programs, duties, AB 29**

      Technology, additional fees for purposes of, SB 106**

COURT COSTS AND FEES

      Appeals, SB 106**, SB 162

      Case management systems, additional fees for purposes of, SB 106**

      Commencement or transfer of action, SB 162

      Credit cards, acceptance in payment, AB 303

      Defendants, answers, SB 162

      Eminent domain proceedings, AB 397

      Ex-felons, fee for restoration of rights prohibited, AB 55**, AB 337

      Landlords, unlawful exclusion of tenants, SB 128*

      Legal aid services, additional fees to support, SB 106**

      Motor vehicle registration, payment of fees as condition, SB 479

      Prisoners, payment of fees, AB 188

      Retired justices and judges, additional fees for services of, SB 106**

      Technology, additional fees to support certain improvements, SB 106**, SB 162

      Will and estate proceedings, SB 162

COURT REPORTERS

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Certificates or licenses

             Applications, filing, SB 395**

             Examinations, contents, SB 395**

             Numbers, use, SB 395**

             Suspension or revocation, SB 395**, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Certified Court Reporters' Board of Nevada

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Executive Secretary, SB 395**

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Fines or probation for violations, SB 395**

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

COURTS

      District courts (See DISTRICT COURTS)

      Intermediate Appellate Court, creation, SJR 5‡, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

      Judicial colleges, contingent appropriations, SB 505

      Justices' courts (See JUSTICES' COURTS)

      Juvenile courts (See JUVENILE COURTS)

      Municipal courts (See MUNICIPAL COURTS)

      Supreme Court (See SUPREME COURT)

COVENANTS

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

      Joint tortfeasors, effect of covenants not to sue, AB 446

      Redevelopment projects, employment plans, AB 456

CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS

      Bonds, fines and court costs, acceptance of cards in payment, AB 303

      Deceptive trade practices, unauthorized charges or use of information by certain persons, SB 399

      Opt-out provisions in consumer contracts, use, remedies, SB 47

      Public officers or employees, unlawful acts relating to personal identifying information, SB 297*

      Receipts, printing of certain information restricted, SB 297*

      Scanning device or reencoder, unlawful possession or use, SB 297*

      State agencies, payments to, regulations, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      State Treasurer, authority to contract for affinity cards, study, AB 415

      Tax payments, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281, AB 514*

CREDIT REPORTS

      Disclosures to consumer, rights, SB 379

      Insurers, prohibited acts, SB 129, SB 319*, AB 194

      Security alert and freeze, consumer's right to request, SB 379

CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Certificates of registration, fee, AB 478

CREDIT UNIONS

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Depositories of public money, duties, penalties for violation, SB 447

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 284*

      Loans secured by real property, disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509

      Thrift companies, restrictions on acquisitions, AB 389

CREDITORS

      Estates, time to allow or reject claims against, SB 207*

      Filing fees for claims against trust or estate, SB 211

      Judgment creditors, satisfaction of judgment against limited-liability companies or limited partnerships, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      State Controller, collection of debts owed to state, SB 382

CREMATION

      Authorization, priority, affidavit, SB 386**

CREMATORY OPERATORS

      Board (See FUNERAL DIRECTORS, EMBALMERS AND OPERATORS OF CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES, STATE BOARD OF)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, fees, suspension or revocation, SB 323**

      Temporary authorization, SB 323**

      Unlawful acts, SB 323**

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

CRIME AGAINST A CHILD

      Failure to register, collection of biological specimen from offender, AB 55**

      Statewide registry, requests for information, SB 218, AB 78*

      Student or worker offender at institutions of higher education, registration requirements, SB 397**

CRIME STATISTICS, CENTER FOR ANALYSIS OF

      Establishment as facility of UNLV, authority to accept gifts and grants, AB 246**

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS (See also specific crime)

      Administrative assessments (See ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS)

      Alcohol or drug abuse counselors, violations, SB 248**

      Alcohol, unlawful acts relating to persons under 21 years, SB 91, SB 205, AB 108

      Antifreeze, failure to include bittering agent, SB 304

      Assisted living, facilities for, unlicensed practice by administrator, AB 326†

      Athletes' agents, violations, SB 456*

      Attorney General investigations of occupations and professions, failure to cooperate, AB 24

      Biological specimens, collection, AB 55**

      Brakes using engine compression, unlawful use, AB 83*

      Business profits tax, unlawful acts, SB 509

      Cemetery operators, unlawful acts, SB 323**

      Children's products, unlawful acts involving unsafe products, AB 386

      Cigarettes, unlawful acts, SB 66†, AB 460

      Contractors, unlawful acts, AB 220**

      County assessor records, unlawful acquisition of information, AB 400

      County ordinances, creation of offenses punishable as misdemeanors, SB 145†

      Crematory operators, unlawful acts, SB 323**

      Death penalty (See DEATH PENALTY)

      Detoxification technicians, violations, SB 248**

      Disabilities, persons with, discriminatory acts, SB 231*, AB 332

      Emergency calls, refusal to relinquish public phone, AB 10*

      Employer conduct leading to death of employee, SB 8*

      Entertainment tax, unlawful acts, SB 509

      Felonies (See FELONIES)

      Feral livestock, unlawful acts, SB 486**

      Gambling addiction counselors, unlawful practice, SB 349, SB 351*

      Governmental services tax, unlawful acts, AB 366, AB 524

      Grocery stores, unlawful acts, AB 356

      Gross misdemeanors (See GROSS MISDEMEANORS)

      Guides, unlicensed operation, AB 272

      Health care facilities, violations of staffing requirements, AB 313†

      High-level radioactive waste, violations, SB 119

      Highly hazardous substances, violations, SB 67, SB 127*

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 284*

      Identification cards, false information to obtain, AB 441*

      Industrial insurance, noncompliance with cease and desist orders, AB 140*

      Insurance holding company personnel, violations, AB 453*

      Irrigation ditches, unlawful dumping, AB 488†

      Labor law violations, AB 143**

      Livestock pasturing, repeal of certain crime relating to, AB 10*

      Luring child, unlawful acts, SB 300**, SB 394**

      Luring mentally ill persons, unlawful acts, SB 394**

      Massage therapy, unlicensed practice, SB 338

      Mold control violations, SB 132

      Mortgage bankers, unlawful acts, AB 492

      Motor carriers, unlawful acts, SB 192, AB 518**

      Motor vehicles

             Consignment sales, violations, SB 69, AB 221*

             Minors, leaving unattended in vehicle, SB 17

             Records, unlawful acquisition of information, AB 400

             Salvage vehicles, unlawful acts relating to sales, AB 325*

             Trailers, sale of nonconforming vehicles, SB 25

      Occupancy tax, violations, AB 342

      Outfitters, unlicensed operation, AB 272

      Party lines, repeal of certain crime relating to, AB 10*

      Pest control violations, SB 172**

      Public officers or employees, false complaints of misconduct against, SB 342

      Public works violations, AB 534**

      Racial profiling, SB 20

      Recording of instruments, resubmission of document previously denied, AB 459*

      Renewable energy generation projects, violations, AB 372

      Residential confinement (See RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT)

      School zones, failure to obey school crossing guards, AB 42**

      Service animals, unlawful acts, SB 231*, AB 332

      Service tax, violations, SB 382

      Sheep shearing, repeal of certain crime relating to, AB 10*

      Solar energy, uncertificated projects, AB 431†

      Sound mind, persons considered of, AB 156**

      State parks, possession or use of alcohol, SB 282

      Taxpayers, unlawful acts regarding maintenance and inspection of records, SB 382

      Traffic violations (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Victims (See VICTIMS OF CRIME)

      Voter registration lists, unlawful release of certain information, AB 400

CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF

      Central Repository

             Assisted living facility employees, duties, AB 326†

             Charter school employees, duties, SB 33, SB 252

             Crime against a child registry, duties, SB 218, SB 397**, AB 78*

             Paraprofessional school personnel, duties, SB 191†

             Sex offender registry, duties, SB 218, SB 397**, AB 78*

      Child welfare agencies and licensing authority, access to certain records, AB 378**

      Criminal justice agencies, regulation, SB 303, AB 155**

      Dissemination of information, regulations, fees, SB 303, AB 155**

      FBI, exchange of information, AB 155**

      Postsecondary educational employees, dissemination of information, AB 155**, AB 505

      Private school employees, investigations, dissemination of information, SB 303, AB 155**

      Resort hotel security, release of certain information to, SB 41

      Volunteers, dissemination of information, SB 303, AB 155**

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

      Administrative assessments (See ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS)

      Competency of defendants, SB 89**, SB 179**

      Death penalty cases (See DEATH PENALTY)

      Evaluation and treatment of defendants, exchange of records between certain state agencies, SB 90**

      Evidence (See EVIDENCE)

      Fines (See FINES)

      Forfeitures (See FORFEITURES)

      Genetic testing (See GENETIC TESTING)

      Juveniles, certification as adult, AB 60*

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Masters, appointment, powers, AB 133**

      Mentally ill (See MENTALLY ILL PERSONS)

      Mentally retarded defendants, first degree murder, AB 15*

      Motor Vehicles Department, notice of nonpayment of fees and fines, SB 479

      Parole (See PAROLE)

      Pleas (See PLEAS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Preliminary examinations (See PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS)

      Probation (See PROBATION)

      Restitution (See RESTITUTION)

      Sealing records (See SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Search warrants (See SEARCH WARRANTS)

      Sentencing (See SENTENCING)

      Sound mind, persons considered of, AB 156**

      Witnesses (See WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Arts Council, Nevada, reorganization, appointment of Administrator, AB 224**

      Director, member of Commission on Special License Plates, AB 358**

      Historic Preservation, Office of, duties regarding historical marker, AB 318**

      Historical buildings, assistance from proceeds of certain bonds, AB 290

      Nevada Humanities Committee, appropriation, SB 357

      Nevada Online Encyclopedia, appropriation, SB 357

      Participation of Citizens in Development of Public Policy, Repository for, advice regarding, SB 309*

      State Library and Archives, Division of

             Government publications transmitted to Distribution Center, duties, AB 214

             Libraries, appropriation for on-line access licenses, SB 185, SB 191

             Materials in State Library, acquisition and lending, AB 184†

             Public radio, appropriation, report, SB 92

      Stewardship program for cultural resources, establishment, AB 131

CULTURAL EVENTS (See ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

CURFEW

      Driving violation by minor, liability of parent or guardian, SB 256

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DAIRIES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS (See also AGRICULTURE)

      Cream, testing, AB 111*

      Distributors, licensing, assessments, AB 111*

      Manufacturing plants, definition, prohibited acts, AB 111*

      Pasteurizing plants, records retention, AB 111*

      Permits, denial, revocation or suspension, AB 111*

      Regulatory fees, AB 111*

DAIRY COMMISSION, STATE

      Distributors, notice of civil or criminal actions against, AB 111*

      Fees, AB 111*

      Fluid milk products, regulation, AB 111*

DAMAGES

      Computer information transactions, breach of contract, SB 463

      Constructional defect cases, recovery, SB 241†, AB 446, AB 449

      Consumer contracts, unauthorized charges, SB 47

      Disabilities, persons with, discriminatory acts against, AB 332

      E-mail containing advertisements, improper transmittal, AB 93*

      Eminent domain proceedings, AB 397

      Employers, noncompliance with orders to assign income, AB 160†

      Estates, conversion by personal representatives, SB 207*

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 284*

      Intellectual property, interference with rights, AB 81†

      Layaways, damages against seller for failure to deliver goods, SB 60

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Manufactured Housing, Account for Education and Recovery Relating to, payments from, AB 212**

      Marks, recovery in actions involving, AB 81*

      Medicaid fee-for-service programs, prohibited acts, SB 374

      Peace officers

             Acting without state authority, SB 294

             Violations by employer, AB 330

      Personal injury or wrongful death

             Attorneys' fees, limitation, AB 9

             Collateral sources, effect, AB 9, AB 187

             Exemptions from execution, SB 70*

             Future economic damages, payment, AB 9

             Itemization of award of damages, AB 9, AB 187

             Noneconomic damages, limitation, several liability, AB 9, AB 187

      Salvage vehicle sales, unlawful acts, AB 325*

      Service animals, unlawful acts relating to, SB 231*

      State liability, exemption from limitation, AB 330

      Structured settlements, transfer of rights to payments, AB 166*

DAMS

      Bishop Creek Dam, study of reconstruction potential, SB 488

DANCE STUDIOS

      Certificates of registration, fee, AB 478

DANGEROUS DRUGS (See DRUGS)

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

      Exemption of Nevada from federal law, AB 422

DAYTON, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Odeon Hall, appropriation to county for purchase, SB 380

DEAD BODIES

      Anatomical gifts (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

      Burial of remains, orders, affidavit authorizing person to order, SB 386**

      Veterans, provision of military funerals, AB 306**

DEAF PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

DEATH

      Candidates, effect of death, AB 528**, AB 529*

      Children, teams to review deaths, AB 381**

      Controlled substances, sale or provision resulting in death, penalties, AB 443*

      Conveyance of real property by deed that becomes effective on death, SB 207*

      Employer conduct leading to death of employee, penalty, SB 8*

      Evading peace officer, penalty when death results, AB 335*

      Medical records of deceased patients, access by certain persons authorized, SB 24*

      Methamphetamine manufacture in manner creating great risk of death, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Public hazards, concealment by court order prohibited, SB 251

      Real property transactions, disclosure regarding death immaterial, SB 204*

      Surviving spouse holding or taking property, filing of affidavit of death, SB 63

DEATH CERTIFICATES

      Fee, increase, AB 381**, AB 550*

      Multidisciplinary teams to review child's death, access, AB 381**

DEATH PENALTY

      Abolished, penalty changed to life without parole, SB 217

      Age, minimum age for sentencing, AB 118

      Appointment of attorneys, fees, AB 17*

      Arguments, presentation during penalty hearing, AB 14

      Genetic marker testing of defendants, AB 16**

      Jury unable to reach verdict, effect, AB 13**

      Mentally retarded defendants, prohibition, AB 15*

      Panel of judges to hear certain cases, elimination, AB 13**

      Sentence, jury's options, AB 13**

      Terrorism, aggravating factor, SB 38, AB 99, AB 250**

DEBIT CARDS (See CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS)

DEBT ADJUSTERS

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

DECEDENTS' ESTATES (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

DEED RESTRICTIONS

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

DEEDS

      Bail, acceptance as collateral, AB 453*

      Conveyances effective on death, authorization, SB 207*

      Real property transfer tax (See REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX)

      Recording, AB 533**

DEEDS OF TRUST

      Construction contracts, security to be provided by certain property owners, AB 316

      Foreclosure, restrictions, AB 284*

      Recording, AB 533**

      Unfair lending practices, civil and criminal liability, AB 284*

DEFENDANTS (See ACTIONS; CRIMINAL PROCEDURE)

DEFENSES

      Alcohol, selling or furnishing to person under 21 years, SB 91

      Insanity defense, reinstatement, AB 156**

DEFERRED DEPOSIT SERVICES

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Checks, definition, redemption, AB 433

      Disclosures, requirements, AB 433

      Fees, limitations, AB 433

      Prohibited acts, AB 433

      Rescission of transactions, rights, AB 433

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

DEFIBRILLATORS

      Public buildings, availability at certain locations, AB 441**

DEFINITIONS

      Alternative fuel, AB 237**

      Assisted living, facility for, AB 326†

      Athletic training, practice of, SB 27*

      Body armor, AB 64

      Certificate of title (motor vehicles), AB 178**

      Constructional defect, SB 241**

      Constructional fraud, AB 190*

      Convicted person, AB 55**, AB 337

      Dairy foods manufacturing plant, AB 111*

      Deceptive trade practice, SB 399

      Dental hygiene, AB 489*

      Dependent, facility for the, AB 326†

      Design-build team, AB 425**

      Domestic violence, AB 97

      Educational psychology, practice of, AB 308

      Employee, AB 48**

      Employer (unlawful employment practices), SB 22

      Exploitation (aged persons), AB 126*

      Extraordinary dividend or distribution (insurers), SB 11**

      Flood control facility, SB 110*

      Food establishment, SB 14

      Informal market, AB 420†

      Insurance for home protection, AB 453*

      Intellectual property, AB 81†

      Jurat, AB 87*

      Long-term care, facility for, AB 326†

      Massage therapy, SB 338

      Mental illness, SB 179**

      Mobile unit (medical facilities), SB 96**

      Monitoring device (motor vehicles), SB 26

      Off-road vehicle, SB 117

      Police officer (retirement), SB 45

      Print access disability, SB 62*

      Public utility, SB 400**

      Public work, SB 19*

      Rebuilt vehicle, AB 325*, AB 367*

      Renewable energy, AB 49, AB 314, AB 429**

      Resort hotel, SB 104

      Rural preservation neighborhood, AB 244

      Secondhand dealer, AB 420*

      Seller of travel, AB 343*

      Shaken baby syndrome, AB 8

      Terrorism, act of, SB 38, SB 175, AB 99, AB 250**, AB 441**

      Trophy animal, SB 135†

      Undivided estate (Medicaid), AB 445**

      Workman, AB 48**

DEMENTIA

      Continuing education requirements for certain employees, AB 323**

      Institutional long-term care, provision for, AB 323**

DENTAL BENEFITS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

      Subsidies from Fund for a Healthy Nevada for coverage, SB 459†, AB 283

DENTAL CARE, PLANS FOR

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

DENTAL HYGIENISTS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Committee on Dental Hygiene, creation, AB 489*

      Dental hygiene defined, AB 489*

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Licenses

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Limited licenses, issuance, SB 283**

             Temporary licenses, AB 489*

             Terrorism, response training, AB 250*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Master's program, appropriation, SB 454

      Redesignation as dental hygiene professionals, AB 489†

      State Public Health Dental Hygienist, redesignation, AB 489†

      Students, possession and administration of drugs, SB 425*

DENTISTS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Committee on Dental Hygiene, creation, AB 489*

             Composition, AB 489*

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Screening panels, apportionment of costs, SB 97

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Limited licenses, issuance, SB 283**, AB 312

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

             Terrorism, response training, AB 250*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Medical degrees, use of title M.D. by dentists holding, SB 350**

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      Oral cancer and forensic institute, UNLV, appropriation, SB 352†

      Scholarship programs, funding, SB 101, SB 461

DESIGNER DRUGS (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Sale, duplicate penalty provision repealed, AB 302**

 

DETENTION FACILITIES (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES; JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

DETOXIFICATION TECHNICIANS

      Regulation, SB 248**

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

DIABETES

      Medicaid, prescription drug coverage, AB 384**

      Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, appropriation, SB 258

DIALYSIS TECHNICIANS

      Students, possession and administration of drugs, SB 425*

DIESEL FUEL (See also PETROLEUM PRODUCTS)

      Alternative fuels, definitions, legislative findings, AB 237**

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

DIGITAL SIGNATURES

      Computer information transactions, applicability of laws, SB 463

      Insurance, requirements, SB 319*

DILLON'S RULE

      Abolished, SB 295

DIPLOMAS (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Unlawful acts relating to educational credentials, SB 457, AB 264

DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

DISCOUNT GOODS OR SERVICES, ORGANIZATIONS FOR BUYING

      Certificates of registration, fee, AB 478

DISCRIMINATION

      Clark County, program to assist underutilized businesses, AB 174

      Community antenna television, prohibited acts by franchisors, SB 429**

      Disabilities, persons with, prohibited acts against, AB 332

      Equal Pay Day recognized and fair pay practices urged, ACR 17‡

      Equal Rights Commission (See EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Local government employee organizations, prohibited acts, AB 65

      Medicaid fee-for-service programs, prohibited acts, SB 374

      Nurses, prohibited acts by health care facilities, AB 313†

      Racial profiling (See RACIAL PROFILING)

      State employee organizations, prohibited acts, AB 65

      State employment, waiver of state immunity regarding federal labor laws, AB 341

      Telecommunications, prohibited acts by PAR carriers, SB 400**

DISEASES

      Arthritis, prevention and control program, SB 287**

      Cancer (See CANCER)

      Chronic fatigue syndrome, health insurance coverage, AB 502*

      Dementia (See DEMENTIA)

      Epilepsy, procedures for drivers' licenses, AB 406

      Hepatitis, industrial insurance coverage for police officers, SB 184*

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Parasitic diseases, duties of State Department of Agriculture, SB 486**

      Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, appropriation, SB 258

      Quarantine or isolation, powers of health authorities, SB 82**

      Real property transactions, disclosure of certain information immaterial, SB 204*

DISPENSING OPTICIANS (See OPTICIANS)

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

      Arbitration (See ARBITRATION)

      Attorneys, provision of certain information to clients regarding litigation, AB 338

      Constructional defect cases, SB 241**

      Contractors, resolution of complaints against, AB 220**

      Health insurance procedures, requirements, SB 171, AB 79*

      Managed care, appeal of adverse determinations, SB 171, AB 79*

      Mediation (See MEDIATION)

DISTANCE EDUCATION

      Agreements covering pupils in other districts, time for filing, SB 33, SB 252

      Charter schools, applications to provide programs, SB 33, SB 252

      Elective courses of study, AB 264†

      Gifted and talented pupils, program of independent study, SB 31

      State Fire Marshal, training programs, SB 458

      Teachers, requirements, SB 33, SB 252

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS

      Appointment, Legislature may provide for, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Athletes' agents, duties, SB 456*

      Athletic trainers, duties, SB 27*

      Candidates for office, investigation of felony convictions, AB 285*

      Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, powers, SB 48*

      Child support, distribution of withholding fees, SB 186**, AB 475†

      Children, teams to review deaths, AB 381**

      Children's products, duties regarding unsafe products, AB 386

      Cigarette violations, duties, AB 460†

      Contractors and subcontractors, recovery of wages owed by, SB 71

      Deceptive trade practices, duties, SB 399

      Ditches, duties regarding unlawful dumping, AB 488†

      Domestic violence proceedings, duties regarding assignment of income, AB 160†

      Educational credentials, prosecution of violations, SB 457, AB 264

      Educational records, inspection, AB 264

      Elections

             Ballot questions, review of rejection of arguments for or against, AB 528†

             Registration of voters, duties regarding cancellation, SB 453**

             Voter challenges, duties, SB 453†

      Filling of office by ex officio service of other county officer, AB 152

      Genetic marker testing, receipt of petitions, duties, AB 16**

      Handicapped pupils, investigation of violations of rights, AB 264

      Investigators

             Industrial insurance coverage, SB 184†

             Secondhand dealers, holds on property held by, AB 420*

      Jails, notice of overcrowded conditions, duties, AB 303

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Mortgage bankers, prosecution of violations, AB 492

      Murder and manslaughter, submission and receipt of certain reports, AB 13**

      Occupations, certain duties removed, AB 24

      Property managers, prosecution of violations, SB 428**

      Public lands, powers, SB 294

      Quarantine proceedings, duties, SB 82**

      Salaries

             County commissioners to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

      Sellers of travel, duties, AB 343*

      Traffic control violations, duties, AB 444*

      Travel agents and tour brokers or operators, duties, AB 329, AB 478

      Unfair trade practices, duties, SB 399

      Victims and witnesses, duties, AB 331*, AB 336**

DISTRICT COURTS

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Contractor actions, dismissal of parties, AB 220**

      Domestic violence protective orders, availability to issue, SB 87**

      Eighth Judicial District

             Educational seminars for separating parents, establishment, AB 309

             Mental health court, funding, AB 238

      First degree murder cases, questionnaires, AB 13†

      Jails, notice of overcrowded conditions, duties, AB 303

      Judges

             Chief judge, appointment of masters, AB 133**

             Declaration or certificate of candidacy, time for filing, SB 111

             Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

             Interstate Juvenile Supervision, Nevada Council for, membership, SB 242

             Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

             Retirement (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

             Salary, citizens' commission to fix, prohibition against midterm increase removed, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Staggered elections, AJR 12

      Justices' courts, transfer of certain actions to, SB 88**, AB 100**

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Masters (See MASTERS)

      Mentally retarded defendants, treatment programs, receipt of cases from other courts, SB 179**

      Problem gambling, treatment programs, SB 42

      Protective orders, appeals, duties of clerks, AB 331†

      Public guardians, certain duty removed, AB 151**

      Public hazards, concealment by court order prohibited, SB 251

      Quarantine proceedings, jurisdiction, SB 82**

      Retired Justice Duty Fund, appropriation, SB 209

      Specialty court programs, funding, SB 108, AB 29†

      State employee collective bargaining, powers, AB 65

      Statistical information, reports, SB 250†

      Structured settlements, powers, AB 166*

      Technology, additional fees for purposes of, SB 106**

      Vacancies

             Catastrophe, vacancy due to, filling, AB 441**

             Term of office of judges filling, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

      Writs of prohibition, issuance, SB 494**

DISTRICTS

      Annual audits, conditional exemptions, AB 149**

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Candidates or contested matters, prohibited expenditures, SB 123*, AB 298

      Conservation (See CONSERVATION DISTRICTS)

      Consular cards, acceptance for identification purposes, SB 312*

      Dillon's Rule regarding governmental powers, abolished, SB 295

      Elections, registration office, AB 125†

      Enterprise districts, standards for designation of gaming districts, SB 158

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Fire protection (See FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

      General improvement (See GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS)

      Health boards (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Homeland security, response plans, duties, AB 441†

      Hospital districts, dissolution, property tax levy, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Irrigation (See IRRIGATION DISTRICTS)

      Maintenance districts for local improvement projects, creation, AB 499

      Officers and employees

             Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

             Complaints against

                   False or fraudulent complaints against, penalty, SB 342

                   Procedures, SB 342†, AB 330

             Contracts between governing bodies and members, authorization, AB 539**

             Donation of bone marrow or certain organs, paid leave of absence, AB 3

             Drivers' licenses and vehicle registration, compliance with laws, AB 476

             Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

            Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

             Insurance (See INSURANCE—Group insurance for public employees)

             Military duty, compensation during leave of absence, AB 310

             Personal identifying information, unlawful acts, SB 297*

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Publications, deposit with or transmittal to State Library, AB 214

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Regional development districts, establishment, SB 328*

      Silver Springs Water and Sewer District, creation, AB 363

      State election districts, boundaries, AB 375*

      Supplemental city-county relief tax, pledge of revenues, SB 467**

      Volunteer fire department donations, immunity from liability, AB 26*

      Voting, effect of abstention by member of certain public bodies, SB 16**

      Water (See WATER DISTRICTS)

      Western Nevada Development District, designation, SB 328*

DITCHES

      Subdivision map, provision to owner of land appurtenant to ditch, AB 488**

      Unlawful damage or destruction, investigation of complaints, AB 488**

DIVORCE

      Alimony, modification based on change in gross monthly income, SB 269*

      Eighth Judicial District, educational seminars, AB 309

      Revocable inter vivos trusts, effect, AB 101*

DNA TESTING (See GENETIC TESTING)

 

DOG HANDLERS

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Qualifications, AB 55**, AB 337

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

DOGS

      Antifreeze, bittering agent required, penalty, SB 304

      Field trial permit, fee, SB 420*

      Service animals

             Facilitation of use, legislative study, SB 137**

             Unlawful acts relating to, penalties, restitution, SB 231*, AB 332

      Training permit, fee, SB 420*

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Applicability of laws, AB 97

      Attendants to victims or witnesses, designation in court proceedings, SB 224*

      Battery constituting offense, penalties, AB 97

      Change of name, court may seal records and waive publication, AB 160*

      Conviction, probation or suspended sentence prohibited, AB 97

      Nevada Network Against Domestic Violence, appropriation, AB 440

      Orders for protection

             Arrest for violation, officer's powers, AB 448**

             Availability of court to issue, SB 87**

             Child support orders, assignment of income, AB 160*

             Children, acquisition of orders on behalf of, AB 331†

             Felony committed in violation of order, enhanced penalty, AB 107*

             Financial assistance orders, assignment of income, AB 160†

             Penalties for violations, SB 398, AB 331†

             Sealing of records, petitions, SB 398

             Service at defendant's place of employment authorized, AB 160*

      Plea bargaining, limitation removed, AB 97

      Privileged communications, victim and advocate, AB 160*

DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES

      Business tax, applicability, AB 163, AB 536

DOUGLAS COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      China Spring Youth Camp, appropriation, AB 368

      Sales and Use Tax Act of 1999, imposition, use and refunds, SB 293, AB 514*

      Suicide prevention programs, appropriation, AB 340

      Western Nevada Development District, designation, SB 328*

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Performance audit, AB 162

      Regional training programs (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

             Appropriation, SB 210†

DRAFT REGISTRATION

      Applicants for drivers' licenses, permits and identification cards, forwarding of personal information, AB 170

 

DRIVE-BY SHOOTINGS

      Venue, SB 40*

DRIVER EDUCATION

      Defensive driver courses, approval, AB 128

      Motorcycle Riders Education Program, fees, instructor qualifications, AB 171

      Professional Driving School, CCSN, appropriation, AB 391†

      School bus drivers, training, instructor qualifications, SB 230

      School courses

             Components, SB 256

             Funding, SB 149

DRIVERS' LICENSES

      Consular cards, acceptance as proof of age or identity prohibited, SB 312*

      Debts owed state, suspension or revocation of license, AB 457, AB 481

      Defensive Driver licenses, AB 128

      DUI, revocation of license, AB 34

      Employers, duties regarding compliance by employees, AB 476

      Epileptics, procedures, AB 406

      False information to obtain, penalty, AB 441*

      Foreign-born applicants, requirements, SB 483*, AB 441*

      Future driving privileges, persons deemed to have, demerit points, SB 483*

      Graffiti violations, suspension or delay of license, SB 105†

      Hazardous materials endorsements, fee, SB 483**

      Issuance for 6 years, AB 324†

      Minors

             Impairment by use of alcohol, grounds for suspension of license, SB 205

             Issuance, SB 256

             Liability of parent or guardian for violation committed by minor, SB 256

             Term of restriction or suspension, SB 256

             Transportation of passengers under 18, restrictions, SB 256

      Names

             False or fictitious names on applications, penalty, AB 441*

             Full legal name of applicant required, AB 178*

             Proof of name, required documents, SB 483*

      New residents, requirements, AB 30†

      Photographs, prohibition on release by Department, AB 178*

      Possession to establish false identity, penalty, AB 441**

      Selective Service System, forwarding of personal information to, AB 170

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

      0.08% or more alcohol concentration, standard, AB 7**, AB 104

      Committee on testing for intoxication, regulations, SB 433

      Community service as punishment, AB 106**

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Expert witnesses regarding tests, reports in lieu of appearances, SB 433

      Marijuana, penalties, AB 362

      Previous felony conviction, subsequent violation treated as felony, AB 34

      Teens and young adults, study urged, SCR 15‡

      Treatment programs, participation, AB 106**

DROPOUTS

      State funding to school districts, adjustment for dropouts, AB 45

DROUGHT

      Governor, declaration, tolling of forfeiture of water rights, AB 403†

DRUG ABUSE (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

DRUG TESTING

      Prisoners, testing before parole hearing, grounds for denial of parole, AB 209

      State employment, AB 217**

DRUGS (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Assisted living facility employees, possession and administration, AB 326†

      Criminal defendants, involuntary administration of certain drugs, SB 179**

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Employers, receipt of information on dangerous drug offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Health care students, possession and administration, SB 425*

      Physicians and osteopaths, authority regarding dangerous drugs, restrictions on discipline, SB 375

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Psychotropic drugs, prohibited acts by school personnel, SB 61, AB 251

      Rural mental health clinics, dispensing of dangerous drugs by nurses, SB 83**

      Sales tax exemption for medicines for older persons, ballot question, AB 351

DUCKS UNLIMITED, NEVADA

      Wetlands conservation, special license plates for support, SB 202, AB 358**

DUNE BUGGIES

      Registration and titling, SB 117

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY

      Health care records, provision of access by durable power of attorney, SB 24†

                                                                     E

E-MAIL (See also INTERNET)

      Advertisements, identification, liability for improper transmittal, AB 93*

      Business entities, notices to stockholders, SB 436*

      Meetings of public agencies, notice, SB 229, AB 409**

      Secondhand dealers, reports of transactions, AB 420*

EARTHQUAKES

      Building codes and emergency management, adoption of certain seismic requirements, AB 57*

EASEMENTS

      Approval of land use conditioned on dedication of easement, prohibition, AB 427†

      Highway rights-of-way, applications by governmental entities, AB 197

      Subdivision of land, requirements, exceptions, SB 354*

      Vacation or abandonment of easement, notice of hearing, SB 176*

ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

      Community development block grants, financing of projects, SB 174**

      Employment training programs, financing, SB 496**

      Lander County, appropriation, AB 123

      New businesses, tax abatements, SB 293, SB 473**, AB 356†

      Real property transfer tax increase, use of proceeds, SB 270

      Regional development districts, establishment, SB 328*

      Revenue bonds for industrial development, prerequisites for issuance, AB 85

      Zones for economic development, credit or refund of sales tax, repeal, AB 514*

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON

      Employment training programs, duties, reversion of money, SB 496**

      Executive director, duties, SB 229

      Powers and duties, SB 174**, AB 356

      Real property transfer tax increase, use, SB 270

ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND DIVERSIFICATION, CORPORATIONS FOR

      Assessments, AB 493**

EDUCATION

      Academic Standards Council (See ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH)

      Charter schools (See CHARTER SCHOOLS)

      Classroom on Wheels, appropriation, AB 377

      Community colleges (See COMMUNITY COLLEGES)

      Cosmetology schools, terms, courses and student work, SB 372**, AB 258

      Culinary and Hospitality Academy of Las Vegas, funding, AB 465, AB 554

      Distance education (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

      Districts (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Driver education (See DRIVER EDUCATION)

      Home schools (See HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN)

      Hunter safety courses, fees, SB 420*

      Judicial colleges, contingent appropriations, SB 505

      Motorcycle Riders Education Program, fees, instructor qualifications, AB 171

      Postsecondary institutions, private (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

      Private schools (See SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

      Public buildings, programs relating to energy conservation, AB 398**

      Public schools (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      School finances (See SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      State university (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

      Voter education programs, SB 453*, AB 527

EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, NEVADA STATE

      Council for Coordination of Regional Training Programs, duties, SB 210**

EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN

      Alternate licensing for persons without teaching degree, regulations, SB 35

      Classification system for teachers, duties, SB 226

      Members, qualifications, report to Legislature, SB 390

      Psychologists

             Educational psychologists, regulations regarding endorsement, AB 308

             National certification, regulations, AB 227

      Social studies courses, duties, SB 309*

      Teacher qualifications, duties, SB 191

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Academic achievement plans, receipt, SB 191

      Accountability reports, receipt, SB 191

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             High school proficiency examinations

                   Informational pamphlet, contents, AB 510**

                   Math portion, study, AB 179

                   Revision, appropriation, SB 182

             Reports, SB 191

             Scoring, certain duties removed, SB 191

             Waiver of requirements, duties, SB 191

      Administrator-pupil ratio, report, AB 506

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Bond issues, reports, AB 240**

      Certified teachers, reports to Legislature, SB 390

      Charter schools, duties, SB 33, SB 191, SB 252

      Class-size reduction, duties, SB 44

      Corrective action, imposition, SB 191

      Designations of schools and districts, duties, reports, SB 191

      DUI by teens and young adults, study urged, SCR 15‡

      Educational technology, appropriation, duties, SB 191

      Health insurance costs, review of requests for allocation of money, AB 257**

      Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, study of due process hearings, SB 234

      No Child Left Behind Act, preparation of informational pamphlet, SB 191

      Obesity study subcommittee, representation, SCR 13‡

      Personnel teaching outside area of licensure, receipt of lists, AB 264†

      Prisoners, duties regarding educational programs, SB 317**

      Pupils with disabilities, scholarships to attend private schools, duties, SB 340

      Reading comprehension examinations, duties, AB 264†

      Reading, importance recognized and actions urged, SCR 29

      Remedial courses in schools, duties, SB 191, SB 210†

      Restructuring of schools, duties, SB 191

      Safe and respectful learning environment, duties, AB 513

      Statewide automated system of information concerning pupils, duties, SB 191

      Summer food service programs, study, appropriation for reimbursements, AB 535

      Supplemental educational services, selection of providers, SB 191

      Support teams, provision to schools, reports, SB 191

      Teacher qualifications, notices regarding additional requirements, SB 191

      Technical assistance partnerships, reports, duties, SB 191

      Textbooks, instructional supplies and hardware, duties regarding expenditures, SB 509

      Voucher schools, duties, SB 376

      Yearly progress of schools, duties, SB 191

EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF

      Accountability system, duties, reports, SB 191

      Achievement and proficiency tests, duties, SB 191, AB 264†, AB 510**

      Alternate licensing for certain teachers, regulations, SB 35

      Charter schools, duties, SB 33, SB 252

      Class-size reduction, duties, report, SB 44, SB 508

      Closure or change of use of school, certain duties removed, AB 509**

      Curriculum restructuring, study, duties, AB 264†

      Designations of schools and districts, regulation, reports, SB 191

      Diplomas

             Endorsements on standard high school diplomas, duties, AB 179†

             Issuance to certain veterans, duties, AB 52**

      Driver education courses, duties, SB 256

      Dropouts, regulations, AB 45

      Elections, district boundaries, AB 375*

      English language programs and proficiency assessment, duties, SB 191, AB 179

      Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, due process hearings, SB 234†

      Math and science endorsements, duties, SB 210†

      Paraprofessional employees, duties, SB 191

      Personnel teaching outside area of licensure, receipt of lists, AB 264†

      Plans for academic achievement, duties, reports, SB 191

      Prisoners, duties regarding educational programs, SB 317**

      Problem gambling course, duties, SB 42, SB 349

      Reading instruction program, duties, AB 411

      School Accountability Trust Fund, duties, AB 426

      School buses, duties, SB 230

      School choice, duties, SB 191

      Social studies courses, duties, SB 309*

      Support teams, reports, SB 191

      Teacher qualifications, notices, duties, SB 191

      Technical assistance partnerships, duties, SB 191

      Textbooks, duties, AB 264†

      Yearly progress of schools and districts, duties, reports, SB 191

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

      Real property transfer tax, exemptions, SB 370*, SB 509

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, COMMISSION ON

      Abolished, AB 179

      Appropriations, duties, SB 191

      Grants for educational technology, reports, SB 191

      School facilities and equipment, receipt of reports, SB 191

      Terms of appointed members, SB 68**

ELDERLY PERSONS (See AGED PERSONS)

ELECTIONS

      Abstracts of votes, posting on Internet or transmittal to public libraries, SB 262*

      Appellate court judges, SJR 5‡, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

      Ballot questions

             Advocacy groups, registration, AB 529†

             Arguments and rebuttals

                   Committees, appointment, SB 449*, AB 125*, AB 293*, AB 436, AB 528†

                   Preparation, AB 436, AB 528†

             False statements concerning question, prohibition repealed, SB 147†, AB 127

             Fireworks, sale and use, AB 328

             Governmental expenditures, prohibited acts, SB 123*, AB 298

             Identification of advisory questions on ballot, SB 449*

             Incorporated towns, creation, SB 347

             Initiatives rejected by Legislature, listing of approved alternative, AB 541*

             Medical and dental malpractice laws, approval, SB 97

             Metropolitan police taxing districts, additional levy, SB 334**

             Red Rock Canyon Act, retention or repeal, SB 358†

             Sales and use tax

                   Enactment of certain exemptions, AB 514**

                   Items purchased by governmental entities for resale to public, SB 404

                   Medicines and devices for older persons, exemption, AB 351

                   Repeal of certain exemptions, SB 293, AB 387, AB 514**

             Submission of advisory questions, restrictions, SB 449*

             Tax levies approved by voters exempt from limit on total tax levy, SB 474

             Time for local agencies to submit copies to clerks, AB 125*, AB 293*

      Ballots

             Absent ballots

                   Elderly or disabled persons, applications, SB 453*, AB 125*

                   Election Assistance Commission, reports, SB 453*, AB 527

                   Failure to receive ballot, provisions repealed, AB 125*

                   Method of voting, AB 125*

                   Return by authorized persons, AB 541†

             Confidentiality requirements, SB 453*, AB 527

             Early voting, delivery of ballots to ballot board, AB 541†

             General election ballots, restrictions on changes, AB 528**

             Incumbency, inclusion of notice on certain ballots, AB 541*

             Names of candidates, appearance on ballots, SB 109, AB 421*, AB 541*

             Provisional ballots, use, SB 453*, AB 527

             Random alphabetic listing of candidates, AB 289

             Sample ballots

                   Constitutional amendments and statewide questions, contents, SB 449*, AB 293*, AB 436

                   Local questions, contents, SB 449*, AB 436

                   Mailing, AB 528**

                   Specially equipped voting devices, notice, AB 125*

                   Voters' Bill of Rights, inclusion, AB 235*

             Voted ballots, maintenance of records, AB 125*

      Candidates

             Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

             Death of candidate, effect, AB 528**

             Declaration, acceptance or certificate of candidacy

                   Contents, AB 285*, AB 412

                   Filing, SB 111, SB 147**, AB 125*, AB 285*, AB 528**

                   Fingerprint cards and authorizations for investigation required, AB 285†

             False statements concerning candidate, prohibition repealed, SB 147†, AB 127

             Felony convictions

                   Investigations, AB 285†

                   Required disclosures, AB 285*

                   Restoration of right to hold office, AB 55**, AB 337

             Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

             Governmental expenditures, prohibited acts, SB 123*, AB 298

             Independent candidates, filing of petitions, AB 125*

             Judicial office, time for filing declaration or certificate of candidacy, SB 111

             Minor political parties, time for filing certain documents, AB 125*

             Nonpartisan offices, effect of unopposed candidacy, AB 421*

             Residency requirements, AB 412

             Vacancy in nomination, time for filling, AB 528**

      Canvass of votes

             Date, AB 527, AB 528**

             Provisional ballots, procedures, SB 453*, AB 527

      City elections, dates, AB 233*

      Contests, legislator elections, AB 526*

      District judges

             Staggered elections, AJR 12

             Time for filing declaration or certificate of candidacy, SB 111

      Early voting

             Ballots, delivery to ballot board, AB 541†

             Place of voting, AB 125*

             Record of votes, AB 125*

             Time for, publication, AB 125†, AB 541†

      Education, State Board of, district boundaries, AB 375*

      Election board officers

             Testing of mechanical devices, provision repealed, AB 125*

             Trainee qualifications and restrictions, AB 125*

      Election board register, preparation, AB 125*

      Ex-felons, voting rights, notices, AB 55**, AB 337

      Fees for documents filed with Secretary of State, SB 112**, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Help America Vote Act of 2002

             Creation of Election Fund for deposit of funds, SB 417**

             Implementation of procedures, SB 453*, AB 527

      Legislative districts, boundaries, AB 375*

      Legislative study, ACR 14

      Mechanical voting systems

             General requirements, SB 453*, AB 527

             Printed records, capabilities, requirements, SB 453*, AB 125*

             Testing of devices, AB 125*

      Mentally incompetent persons, voting rights, AJR 14, AJR 3 of the 71st session‡

      Pardons, restoration of voting rights, notices, AB 55**, AB 337

      Polling places

             Early voting, hours, AB 125*, AB 541†

             Elderly or disabled voters, centralized locations for, AB 125*

             Election day registration and voting, procedures, SB 453†

             Information to be posted at, SB 453*, AB 527

      Precinct maps, AB 125*

      Primary elections

             Date of city primary, AB 233*

             Time for submission of documents, AB 125*

      Recall of public officers (See RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS)

      Recounts, AB 125*, AB 528**

      Registration of voters

             Applications, contents, SB 453*, AB 410, AB 527, AB 541*

             Cancellation of registration, grounds, procedure, SB 453**

             Close of registration, time, SB 453*, AB 541*

             Election day registration and voting, procedures, SB 453†

             Forfeiture of residency in other state, requirement, AB 410

             Identification of applicants, requirements, SB 453**, AB 527

             List of registered voters

                   Disclosure of personal information, SB 297*, AB 400

                   Political parties, restrictions on use, AB 528**

                    Statewide list, establishment, SB 453**

             Move to other county in state, notice of cancellation of registration, AB 410

             Nonpartisan registration, AB 125*

             Qualifications include intent to remain resident of state, AB 410

             Registrar's office, hours of operation, AB 125†

             Rejection of applications filed with requests for absent ballots, procedures, SB 453*, AB 527

             Statewide list, establishment, SB 453**, AB 527

      School boards of trustees, consolidated districts, AB 264†

      Silver Springs Water and Sewer District, governing board, AB 363

      State employees, collective bargaining organizations, AB 65

      Time, computation, AB 528**

      U.S. Representatives, filling of vacancy created by catastrophe, AB 344**

      U.S. Senators, obsolete constitutional provision repealed, AJR 14, AJR 3 of the 71st session‡

      University, Board of Regents, AB 353†, AB 375*, AJR 11‡

      Voter education programs, SB 453*, AB 527

      Voting

             Election day registration and voting, procedures, SB 453†

             Mentally incompetent persons, rights, AJR 14, AJR 3 of the 71st session‡

             New residents, voting rights, AB 410

             Parole or probation, effect of honorable discharge on voting, notices, AB 55**, AB 337

             Voters' Bill of Rights, adoption, dissemination, AB 235*

ELECTRIC COMPANIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES

      Exemption from regulation as motor vehicle, SB 363*

      Pedestrian includes persons on devices for purposes of traffic laws, SB 363*

ELECTRICIANS

      Certification requirements, prohibited acts, AB 357

ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS OF MONEY

      Deferred deposit services, checks, AB 433

      Tax payments, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281, AB 514*

ELK (See WILDLIFE)

ELKO, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      California Immigrant Trail Interpretive Center, time for bond issue, SB 51**

      Charter amendments

             Ballots for ordinances and charter amendments, AB 436, AB 528†

             Names of candidates on ballots, AB 541*

             Telephones in vehicles, regulation prohibited, SB 10**

             Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

             Voters, qualifications, SB 453†

ELKO CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

      Audio recordings of meetings, public records, SB 229

ELKO COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Bishop Creek Dam, study of reconstruction potential, SB 488

      California Immigrant Trail Interpretive Center, bond issue, SB 51**

      Hospital tax, imposition, use and refunds, SB 293, AB 514*

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Performance audit, AB 162

      Regional training programs (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

             Appropriation, SB 210†

EMBALMERS (See FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS)

EMBEZZLEMENT

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Mortgage brokers, liability of advertising spokesperson, AB 490**

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of criminal laws, AB 73*

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

      Communicable diseases, emergency isolation or quarantine, SB 82**

      Disaster Relief Fund, transfer to Fund to Stabilize the Operation of State Government, SB 382

      Division of Emergency Management

             Abolished, duties transferred, SB 6

             Emergency Assistance Account, sources, use, AB 19†

             Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, cooperation, AB 441**

            Local response plans, receipt, AB 441**

             Seismic requirements, adoption, AB 57†

      Health care facilities, mandatory overtime for employees, AB 313†

      Jail overcrowding, declaration of emergency, AB 303

      Local governments, adoption of response plans, AB 441**

      Nevada Homeland Security, Advisory Committee on, appointment, SB 175

      Office of Emergency Management, creation, SB 6

      Public works contracts, letting, AB 425**

      Resort hotels, adoption of response plans, AB 250*

      Seismic requirements for buildings and other projects, adoption, AB 57*

      Social workers licensed in other state, practice in response to emergency, AB 491

      State Emergency Operations Center, funding, SB 498**, SB 506**, SB 507**

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

      Ambulances (See AMBULANCES)

      Committee on Emergency Medical Services, duties, SB 455

      Helicopters, approval of operation, AB 402**

      Intoxicated persons, transport for emergency medical services, SB 86, SB 94**

      Major hospitals, acceptance of payments for care of diverted patients, SB 95

      Osteopathic physicians, unlawful acts, SB 281*

      Personnel

             Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

             Background checks, procedures, AB 155**

             Licensure of technicians, SB 455

             Students, possession and administration of drugs, SB 425*

             Terrorism, response training, AB 250*

      Staffing requirements, study, AB 313*

      Stopped vehicles with flashing lights, duties of approaching drivers, AB 299*

EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION, STATE

      Contingency Account for Hazardous Materials, sources, use, AB 19*

      Extremely hazardous materials, fees, SB 201**, AB 486

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS OR CALLS

      Automatic dialing and announcing devices, use, SB 255†, AB 232†

      Landlords, disclosure of emergency numbers to tenants, SB 13*

      Party lines or public phones, failure to relinquish for emergency calls, AB 10*

EMINENT DOMAIN

      Limitation on allowance and apportionment of costs removed, AB 397†

      Rejection of offer and proceeding to trial, penalties prohibited, AB 397

EMISSION CONTROL (See AIR POLLUTION)

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

      Assignment of income, duties, penalties for failure to comply, AB 160†

      Background checks

             Crimes about which employer may request information, SB 303, AB 155**

             Requests to Central Repository, AB 155**

             Sealing records of criminal proceedings, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

             Volunteers, receipt of information, immunities, SB 303, AB 155**

      Blacklisting, penalty, AB 143**

      Child support withholdings, obligor's fees, employer's duties, SB 186**, AB 475†

      City employees (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Clark County, program to assist underutilized businesses, AB 174

      Collective bargaining (See COLLECTIVE BARGAINING)

      Contractors (See CONTRACTORS)

      County employees (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Discharge or disciplinary action, prohibited acts, AB 160†

      Dislocated workers, appropriation for assistance, AB 472

      Drivers' license laws, compliance by employees, employers' duties, AB 476

      Fines for violations of labor laws, enforcement, AB 143**

      Harassment in workplace, orders for protection

             Felony committed in violation of order, enhanced penalty, AB 107*

             Sealing of records, petitions, SB 398

             Violations, penalties, SB 398

      Health benefits (See also INSURANCE—Health insurance)

             Associations of self-insured private employers, provision of coverage, SB 64

             Children, enrollment pursuant to court order, AB 475**

             Employers' application form for health insurance, use, SB 130

             Grocery stores, requirements, AB 356

             Single payer health care system, study, SB 289**

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Intellectual property, employer's right of ownership, AB 2, AB 81*

      Minorities, legislative study of availability of employment for, SB 249

      Minors, judicial approval of contracts for artistic, creative or athletic services or intellectual property, AB 288*

      Motor vehicle registration, compliance by employees, employers' duties, AB 476

      National Guard, termination of employment based on service, penalty, AB 143**

      Occupational safety (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

      Peace officer applicants, penalty for failure to provide law enforcement agency with information, AB 134

      State employees (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Surcharge, imposition, SB 382

      Training programs, establishment, financing, SB 423**, SB 496**

      Unemployment compensation (See UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)

      Unions (See LABOR UNIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS)

      University System (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

      Unlawful employment practices, applicability of laws, SB 22

      Unlawfully employed persons, applicability of labor laws, AB 48**

      Wages (See WAGES)

      Work release programs for prisoners, contracts, SB 264†

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

      Applicants, qualifications, AB 55**, AB 337

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DIVISION (See EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

 

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Director, member of Advisory Committee on Homelessness, AB 259

      Disabilities, persons with, duties, SB 164**, SCR 10‡

      Employment Security Division

             Board of Review, judicial review of decisions, SB 423**

             Employer surcharge, duties, SB 382

            Job training programs, duties, SB 423**

             Use of machine-readable media for preservation of records, AB 260

      Rehabilitation Division

             Legislative Committee on Persons with Disabilities, membership on advisory committee, SB 137**

             Service animals, duties regarding trainers, AB 332

             Telecommunications devices, duties transferred, SB 164**

             Traumatic brain injuries, duties transferred, SB 164**

      Tax incentives for new businesses, duties, AB 356†

      Training programs for employees of businesses, duties removed, SB 496**

      Working families, calculation of cost of living, AB 356

ENCROACHMENTS

      Highway rights-of-way, applications by governmental entities, AB 197

      Permits, fees, SB 452**

ENDANGERED SPECIES

      General improvement districts for protection, creation authorized, AB 136**

ENERGY CONSERVATION

      Geoexchange technology, study, SCR 37

      Loan program for purchase of energy conservation equipment, AB 314

      Public buildings, contracts regarding cost-saving energy measures, AB 398**

      Renewable energy (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

      School construction, certain actions encouraged, AB 396**

      Tax abatements for facilities for production of energy storage devices, SB 473**

ENERGY, OFFICE OF

      Consumer's Advocate, receipt of reports, SB 421

      Loans for equipment to reduce use of or conserve energy, duties, AB 314

      Net metering systems, financial assistance, duties, AB 429**

      Qualified service companies, receipt of information, duties, AB 398**

ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL (See AIR POLLUTION)

ENGINEERS

      Board (See PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BOARD)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Active experience requirements, AB 146†

             Examinations, AB 146**

             Laser scanner operators, exemption, AB 146**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Limited-liability companies or partnerships, filing of documents, AB 536

      Stamps, acquisition, AB 146**

      Subdivision of land, duties, AB 449

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

ENTERPRISE DISTRICTS

      Standards for designation of gaming districts, SB 158

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY (See also ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

      Contracts involving minors, petition for judicial approval, AB 288*

      Local improvements, acquisition of entertainment projects, SB 495**

ENTERTAINMENT TAX

      Imposition, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE

      Alternative fuels, duties, AB 237**

      Brownfield Projects, Fund for, regulations, AB 74**

      Engine emission control

             Biennial inspection and testing, duties, SB 189, AB 416

             Biennial vehicle registration, duties, SB 213, AB 324**

             Heavy-duty vehicles, regulation of emissions, AB 36*

             Testing procedures and standards, adoption, AB 36*

      Fuel additives, duties, AB 359

      High-level radioactive waste, duties, SB 119

      Highly hazardous substances and explosives, duties, SB 67, SB 127**

      Laboratories for analyzing materials, duties, SB 58**

      Mold and material containing mold, regulations for disposal, SB 132

      Purchasers or owners of certain real property, reports concerning hazardous substances, AB 485**

      Recycling, grant program, duties, AB 447

      Safe Drinking Water Act, duties, AB 473**

      Storage tanks for regulated substances, duties, SB 58**

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS

      Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialists

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees and independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Mold inspection and testing, licensure and regulation, SB 132

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

      Air pollution (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Airports, authority to impose noise restrictions, SB 291

      Brownfield sites (See BROWNFIELD SITES)

      Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition commended, SCR 16‡

      Endangered species, protection districts authorized, AB 136**

      Fertilizers and agricultural minerals, restricted use, AB 193*

      Invasive species, pest and weed control, use of certain tax proceeds, SB 370*

      Pesticide registration fee, use, AB 91*

      Red Rock Canyon, protection of adjacent lands, SB 358**

      Renewable energy (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

      Walker Lake, legislative declaration, ACR 21

      Water pollution (See WATER POLLUTION)

      Wetlands conservation, special license plates for support, SB 202, AB 358**

      Wilderness and wilderness study areas

             Congress urged to take certain actions, SJR 3‡, SJR 4‡

             Legislative study, continuation, SCR 7‡

      Wildlife Division accounts, use for habitat purposes, SB 420*

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

EPILEPSY

      Drivers' licenses, procedures, AB 406

      Medicaid, prescription drug coverage, AB 384**

EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Confidentiality of complaints and investigations, SB 450*

      Executive Director redesignated Administrator, SB 450*

      Processing of complaints, duties, SB 450*

EQUALIZATION, COUNTY BOARDS OF

      Audio recordings of hearings, duties, SB 229

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

EQUALIZATION, STATE BOARD OF

      Duties, AB 533**

ESCAPE

      Tools for escape, manufacture or possession by prisoners prohibited, SB 299**

ESCROW

      Construction contracts, security to be provided by certain property owners, AB 316

ESCROW AGENTS AND AGENCIES

      Assessments, AB 490**, AB 493**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, denial, suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Consolidation with Nye County School District, AB 264†

ESTATES OF DECEDENTS

      Actions belonging to decedent, limitation, SB 207*

      Administration, settlement without

             Monetary threshold, SB 207*

             Petition, notices, AB 445**

      Closing of estate, notice of hearings following failure to close, AB 445**

      Creditors' claims

             Filing fees, SB 211

             Medicaid benefits, recovery, AB 445**

             Public assistance, recovery of benefits paid, AB 445**

             Time to allow or reject, SB 207*

      Estates of $20,000 or less, distribution, AB 445**

      Filing of petitions or objections, fees, SB 162

      Gifts by decedent, when deemed testamentary gift, valuation, SB 207*

      Letters of administration, notice of petitions, AB 445**

      Letters of special administration, form, SB 207*

      Medical records of deceased, access by certain persons authorized, SB 24*

      Personal property, sale procedures, SB 207*

      Personal representatives

             Conversion of property, damages, SB 207*

             Grounds for disqualification, SB 207*, AB 55**, AB 337

             Renunciation of compensation, SB 207*

      Petitions, filing fees, SB 211

      Principal and Income Act (1997), adoption, SB 196*

      Prudent Investor Act, adoption, SB 196*

      Public administrators (See PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS)

      Undivided estate, definition, AB 445**

      Ward's property, duties of guardian, SB 207*, AB 365*

      Wills (See WILLS)

ESTATES, TAX ON

      University Regents, use of money in Estate Tax Account, SB 415**

ETHICS

      Common-interest communities, officers and managers, SB 100*, SB 438

      Contracts between governing bodies and members, authorization, AB 539**

      Estates, personal representatives, SB 207*

      Ethics in Government Law

             Candidates or ballot questions, prohibited expenditures, SB 123*, AB 298

             Conflicts of interest, disclosure, SB 147**

             Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

             Fines, grounds, SB 147**, AB 127

             Legislative study, ACR 14

             Planning commissions in Clark County, AB 291*

             Unwarranted privileges, preferences, exemptions or advantages, SB 147**

      Insurance, independent review organizations, conflicts of interest, SB 171, AB 79*

      Mortgage Lending, Commissioner of, AB 490**

      Nevada Center for Ethics and Health Policy, appropriation, SB 153

      Occupational and professional licensing boards, SB 310*

      Redevelopment agency or community, officers and employees, AB 538

ETHICS, COMMISSION ON

      Assessment of local governments for support, AB 551**

      Chairman, member of ethics law study committee, ACR 14

      Commission counsel, duties, SB 147†

      Financial disclosure statements, duties, SB 147**, AB 529*

      Fines, authority, SB 147**, AB 127

      Opinions, procedures, SB 147**, AB 127

      Training, fees, SB 147**

EUREKA COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      State Public Defender, fees for services, SB 504**

EVICTION

      Elderly or handicapped persons, length of notice before eviction, AB 274, AB 498**

      Manufactured home parks, expedited proceedings, causes for eviction, AB 498**

      Unlawful exclusion of tenant, recovery of possession, SB 128*

      Utility charges, default in payment by tenant, SB 194

EVIDENCE

      Constructional defect cases, SB 241**

      Contractors' Board, State, restrictions on admissibility of records, AB 220**

      DNA testing (See GENETIC TESTING)

      Driving under the influence, presence of marijuana, AB 362

      Insanity defense, burden of proof, AB 156**

      Lab reports, acceptance in lieu of appearance by certain experts, SB 433

      Material witnesses, admissibility of certain evidence in proceedings against, AB 61

      Medical malpractice actions, collateral sources, SB 97†, Initiative Petition

      Motor vehicle monitoring devices, effect of illegal use, SB 26

      Preliminary examinations, statements of law enforcement officers, AB 63

      Property tax liens, certificates of purchase, AB 200

      Securities, offering forged documents in evidence prohibited, AB 163

      Traffic citations, use of certain equipment to obtain evidence, SB 220

EX-FELONS

      Body armor, prohibition against purchase or possession, penalty, AB 64

      Candidates for public office

            Eligibility for office, exceptions, AB 55**, AB 337

             Required disclosures, AB 285*

      Charter schools, employment of convicted felons, SB 33, SB 252

      Civil rights restoration, SB 430, AB 55**, AB 337

      Firearms

             Restoration of right to bear arms, petition, SB 430

             Sale or disposition to ex-felons unlawful, penalty, SB 199*

      Jury, service on, AB 55**, AB 337

EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Audiotaped meetings unnecessary, SB 229

      Audit of claims against state, manner, AB 216**

      Clerk, authority to approve certain expenditures, AB 153**

      Highway Patrol salaries, appropriation, SB 344

      National Guard Armory in Carson City, duties, SB 506**

      Outfitters and Guides, Board of, requests for money, AB 272

      Radio systems, duties regarding certain appropriations, SB 499**

      Remedial courses in schools, duties, SB 210†

      Salary overpayments, delegation of authority to Clerk, AB 217**

      School personnel health insurance costs, duties regarding review of requests for allocation of money, AB 257**

      Secretary of State's expenditures, audit unnecessary, AB 216**

      State employee salaries, appropriations, duties, AB 555**

EXECUTION

      Disability, illness or unemployment benefits, exemption, SB 70*

      Homestead exemption, SB 70*

      Payments received as award in civil actions, exemptions, SB 70*

      Tuition trusts, exemption of certain money held in, SB 434**

      Vehicles, exemption, SB 70*

EXECUTION, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (See DEATH PENALTY)

EXPLOSIVES AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS (See also HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Conditional use permits, notice of hearings, SB 176*

      Convicted persons, prohibition against shipment or transport removed, AB 55**, AB 337

      Manufacturing facilities, regulation, SB 67, SB 127*

      State employees, compensation for dangerous duty, AB 159

EXTORTION

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 250†

EYEGLASSES

      Sales tax exemption, AB 514*

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FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS)

FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS

      Horse races, use of portion of certain license fees for purses, SB 3**

      Recreational facilities, advertising contracts exempt from bid laws, SB 146**

      Secretary, duties, SB 229

      Tax Commission, exchange of information, SB 509

      Taxation Department, exchange of information, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281, AB 342

FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS

      Horse races, use of portion of certain license fees for purses, SB 3**

      Panaca fairgrounds, funding for restoration, SB 144**, AB 31

      Personal property owned by nonresident, property tax exemption removed, SB 293

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

FALCONRY

      Licenses and permits, fees, SB 420*

FALLON, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Safe drinking water in schools, creation of account, grants, AB 473†

FALSE IMPRISONMENT

      Minors suspected of tobacco violations, merchant's immunity for detention, SB 339†, AB 460†

      Use of imprisoned person as shield or to avoid arrest, penalty, AB 189**

FALSE PRETENSES AND REPRESENTATIONS

      Campaign practices, prohibition against false statements repealed, SB 147†, AB 127

      Contractors, grounds for disciplinary action, AB 190*

      Deceptive trade practices (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

      Deferred deposit services, unlawful acts, AB 433

      Drivers' licenses or identification cards, acquisition, penalty, AB 441**

      E-mail containing ads, false information in subject line or address, AB 93*

      Educational credentials, violations, SB 457, AB 264

      Employers, misrepresentation regarding assignments of income, AB 160†

      Ethics, false reports to Commission, SB 147**, AB 127

      Garages or body shops, grounds for discipline, AB 325*

      Health care facilities, unlawful acts involving staffing levels, AB 313†

      Lobbyists, unlawful requests for professional services from LCB, SB 221*

      Minors, false representation of age to obtain tobacco, SB 339, AB 460

      Motor carriers, false statements on applications, accounts or statements, SB 192

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of certain laws, AB 73*

 

      Public officers or employees, false claims of misconduct against, penalty, SB 342

      Salvage vehicles, failure to disclose certain information on transfer, AB 325*

      Securities, unlawful acts, limitation of actions, AB 163

      Service animals, unlawful acts involving, AB 332

      Weights and measures, unlawful acts, SB 485*

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS

      Substance abuse pilot programs, establishment unnecessary, AB 548**

FAMILY THERAPISTS (See MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS)

FARM PRODUCTS (See AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS)

FAX MACHINES

      Business entities, notices to stockholders, SB 436*

      Secondhand dealers, reports of transactions, AB 420*

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

      Exchange of information, procedures, AB 155**

      Fingerprinting (See FINGERPRINTING)

FEDERAL GRANTS ACQUISITION, OFFICE OF

      Creation, AB 281

FEDERAL LANDS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

FELONIES (See also CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS; EX-FELONS; specific crime)

      Body armor, purchase or possession by certain ex-felons, AB 64

      Cigarettes, unlawful acts, AB 460†

      Contractors, unlawful acts, AB 220**

      Disabilities imposed by convictions, removal of certain disabilities, AB 55**, AB 337

      Drivers' licenses, false information to obtain, AB 441*

      DUI, subsequent violations treated as felonies, AB 34

      Evasion of peace officer resulting in death or substantial bodily harm, AB 335*

      False imprisonment, AB 189**

      Firearms, unlawful acts, SB 40*, SB 199*

      Gaming licensees, detention of person suspected of felony, SB 432

      Gaming, unlawful acts, SB 431

      Graffiti violations, SB 105**, AB 11

      High-level radioactive waste, unlawful storage, SB 294

      Highly hazardous substances, violations, SB 67, SB 127*

      Hunting violations, SB 135, SB 420*

      Identification cards, false information to obtain, AB 441*

      Identity theft, SB 297*

      Insurance agents and brokers, violations, AB 453*

      Insurance holding companies, false statements or filings, AB 453*

      Internet prescription sales, unlawful acts, SB 337**

      M.D., unlawful use of title, SB 332**

      Mentally ill persons, crimes involving, SB 394**

      Minors, crimes involving, SB 300**, SB 394**

      Motor vehicles

             Records, unlawful release of certain information, AB 400

             Salvage vehicles, unlawful acts, AB 325*

      Personal identifying information or documents, unlawful acts, AB 441**

      Prisoners, manufacture or possession of tools for escape, SB 299**

 

      Protective orders, violations, SB 398, AB 331*

      Public utilities, unlawful disclosures, impersonation of officers, AB 441**

      Public weighmasters, unlawful acts, SB 485*

      Real property transactions, disclosure regarding crime immaterial, SB 204*

      Securities violations, AB 163

      Service animals, unlawful acts, SB 231*

      State parks, possession or use of controlled substances, SB 282

      Terrorism, SB 38, AB 250**, AB 441**

      Vandalism, AB 11

      Voter registration lists, unlawful release of certain information, AB 400

      Weights and measures, unlawful acts, SB 485*

FENCES

      Damages by elk or non-native game mammals, mitigation program, AB 301*

      Palomino Valley, appropriation for construction of fence, SB 377

      State Route 159, appropriation for construction of fence, AB 276

FERTILIZERS AND AGRICULTURAL MINERALS

      Application, sale, distribution and classification for restricted use, AB 193*

      Unlawful acts, penalties, AB 193*

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

      Maternal and Child Health, Advisory Board on, duties, SB 307*

      Sign regarding consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, posting by food establishments, SB 307*

FIDUCIARIES

      Exploitation of aged persons, included acts, AB 126*

      Principal and Income Act (1997), Uniform, adoption, SB 196*

      Prudent Investor Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 196*

FIELD SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF)

FINANCE, STATE BOARD OF

      California Immigrant Trail Interpretive Center, bond issue, SB 51**

      Capital improvement projects, issuance of bonds, SB 507**

      Fish Hatchery Refurbishment Project, bond issue, SB 416**

      Mortgage Lending, Division of, assistance, AB 490**

      Tahoe Basin, bond issue, SB 46**

      Tobacco settlement trust funds, authority, SB 448

      University School of Medicine, acquisition of certain facilities, duties, SB 447

      Water or sewer system capital improvements, bond issue, SB 200**, SB 233**, SB 447

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

FINANCIAL PLANNERS

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

FINES

      Appraisers of real estate, violations, SB 428**

      Assisted living facilities, unlawful acts, AB 326†

      Athletes' agents, SB 456*

      Bond of parolee or probationer moving out of state, payments, AB 18

      Building inspectors, violations, SB 428**

 

      Business license violations, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Campaign practices, violations, SB 147**, AB 528**, AB 529†

      Campground membership, violations, SB 428**

      Child-restraint devices and safety belts, violations, SB 116*, AB 120, AB 161

      Cigarettes, violations, SB 66†, AB 460

      Common-interest communities

             Commission for Common-Interest Communities, false claims, SB 100*

             Imposition and enforcement, SB 100*, SB 136*, SB 438

             Property management violations, SB 428**

      Constructional defects, failure to make certain disclosures, AB 449

      Court reporters, violations, SB 395**

      Depositories of public money, violations, SB 447

      Doing business under fictitious name, violations, SB 436†

      Educational credentials, violations, SB 457, AB 264

      Electric utilities, violations, SB 421

      Electricity, providers of new resources, violations, AB 32**

      Employers

             Failure to provide information to law enforcement agencies, AB 134

             Unlawful discharge or discipline of employee, AB 160†

             Wage law violations, AB 143**

      Ethics violations, SB 147**, AB 127

      Gambling addiction counselors, violations, SB 351†

      Guides, violations, AB 272

      Handicapped parking violations, SB 187

      Health benefits, self-insured private employers providing, violations, SB 64

      Health care facilities, violations of staffing requirements, AB 313†

      High-level radioactive waste, violations, SB 119

      Highly hazardous substances, violations, SB 67, SB 127*

      Industrial insurance violations, SB 168**, AB 168*

      Insurance violations

             Casualty insurers, AB 453*

             Companies and holding companies, AB 453*

             Consultants, AB 453*

             Independent review organizations, SB 171

             Motor vehicle repairs, AB 367†

      Jail overcrowding, alternatives to commitment, AB 303

      Mold control violations, SB 132

      Mortgage bankers, unlawful acts, AB 492

      Motor vehicle records, unlawful acts, AB 400

      Motor vehicle registration

             New residents, failure to register, SB 214

             Payment of criminal fines as condition, SB 479

      Natural gas utilities, AB 32**

      Opticians, violations, AB 452**

      Optometrists, violations, AB 24

      Osteopathic physicians, violations, SB 250†

      Outfitters, violations, AB 272

      Pest control violations, SB 172**

      Physicians, violations, SB 250**

      Public weighmasters, unlawful acts, SB 485*

      Public works, violations, AB 432**, AB 534**

      Quarantines of commodities, violations, SB 172**

      Real estate licensees, SB 428**

      Recycling, failure to file reports, AB 447

      Secondhand dealers, violations, AB 420*

      Solar energy systems, violations, AB 431†

      Strikes by state or local government employees, AB 65

      Subdivision of land, sales violations, SB 428**

      Tax on interstate or intercounty property, failure to file reports, AB 530**

      Telemarketing violations, SB 255, AB 232†

      Third-party administrators, violations, SB 64

      Time shares, violations, SB 428**

      Traffic violations

             Construction zones, AB 444*

             Loads dropping, sifting, leaking or escaping from vehicle, SB 356

             Parent or guardian, liability for certain acts by minors, SB 256

      Travel agents, violations, AB 343*

      Voter registration lists, unlawful acts, AB 400

      Weights and measures, unlawful acts, SB 485*

      Wildlife violations, effect of failure to pay fine, SB 420*

FINGERPRINTING

      Alcohol or drug abuse counselors, SB 248**, AB 155**

      Appraisers of real estate, SB 428**, AB 155**

      Assisted living facilities, employees, AB 326†

      Background checks, requests to central repository, AB 155**

      Building inspectors, SB 428**, AB 155**

      Candidates for election, AB 285†

      Charter schools, employment applicants, SB 33, SB 252

      Detoxification technicians, SB 248**

      Drivers' licenses, hazardous materials endorsements, SB 483**

      Gaming employees, SB 432

      Gaming licensees, AB 155**

      Massage therapists, SB 338

      Osteopathic physicians and assistants, SB 281*

      Postsecondary education employees, AB 155**, AB 505

      Real estate licensees, SB 428**, AB 155**

      Secondhand dealers, AB 420*

      Senior facilities, employees of landlords, AB 419*

      Social workers, AB 155**, AB 491

      Taxi, bus and limousine drivers, SB 192, AB 155**

      Time shares, sales agents, SB 428**

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

      Cancer, coverage as occupational disease, AB 451*

      Cooperative agreements with State Fire Marshal, assumption of duties, SB 458

      Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

      Group insurance (See also INSURANCE)

             Retroactive application of certain survivor benefits, SB 240**

      Industrial insurance (See also INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

             Surviving spouse entitled to death benefits after remarriage, SB 240†

      Personal safety equipment, purchase, AB 147**

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Stopped vehicles with flashing lights, duties of approaching drivers, AB 299*

      Volunteer fire departments, immunities for certain donors of property, AB 26*

 

FIRE MARSHAL, STATE

      Assisted living, facilities for, duties, AB 326†

      Cooperative agreements, delegation of duties, SB 458

      Educational and training programs, duties, SB 458

      Fees for services, SB 458

      Fireworks, ballot question regarding regulation of sale and use, AB 328

      Hazardous materials, duties, SB 458

      Interior designers, registration law repealed, SB 458

      Regulations, applicability, SB 118

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Annual audits, conditional exemptions, AB 149**

      Elections, registration office, AB 125†

FIRE SERVICES, STATE BOARD OF

      Composition, SB 458

FIREARMS

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Concealed weapons

             Background checks for permits, AB 155**

             Out-of-state permits, reciprocity, SB 74

      Discharging unlawfully

             Structure or vehicle, malicious or wanton discharge in, on or under, SB 40*

             Vessel or aircraft, malicious or wanton discharge in, on or under, SB 40†

      Employers, receipt of information relating to firearm violations, SB 303, AB 155**

      Ex-felons

             Restoration of right to bear arms, petition, SB 430

             Sale or disposition of firearms to ex-felon unlawful, penalty, SB 199*

      License plates in support of right to bear arms, issuance, AB 115

      Machine guns, manufacture, import, sale, giving or lending unlawful, SB 199*

      Possession by certain persons unlawful, penalty, SB 199*

      Sale or disposition of firearms to certain persons prohibited, penalty, SB 199*

      Serial number altered or removed, penalty for unlawful acts, SB 199*

      Silencers, manufacture, import, sale, giving or lending unlawful, penalty, SB 199*

      Special events, local regulation of unconcealed firearms, SB 29

FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION

      Fire Science Academy in Carlin, audit, AB 47

      Highly hazardous substances or explosives, regulation, SB 67, SB 127*

      Private schools, drills, SB 458

      State Fire Marshal

             Cooperative agreements, duties, SB 458

             Regulations, applicability, SB 118

FIREWORKS

      Regulation of sale and use, ballot question, AB 328

FISCAL ANALYSIS DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

FISHING

      Bond issue for Fish Hatchery Refurbishment Project, SB 416**

      Guides and outfitters, regulation, AB 272

      Kid's Fishing Derby, special license plates, AB 370

      License agents, application fees, SB 420*

      Licenses

             Denial, suspension or revocation, SB 420*, AB 457, AB 481

             Fees, increase, SB 420*

             Habitat conservation fee, imposition, SB 420*

             Indians, military personnel and disabled veterans, issuance, SB 420*

             Older persons, qualifications for reduced fees, AB 4

      Special permits, issuance, SB 420*

      Trout stamps, fees, SB 420†

FITNESS INSTRUCTORS

      Regulation, hearings concerning, SB 27*

FLAGMEN

      Failure to comply with signals of flagmen, prosecution, AB 444*

FLAGS

      United States flag, right to display, prohibited acts, actions to enforce rights, SB 100*, SB 359**, AB 408

FLOOD CONTROL

      County power to buy, sell or exchange property for flood control, SB 110*

      Districts for control of floods (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

             Board, recording of meetings, SB 229

             Tax for support of district, use, SB 293

      Infrastructure tax, use of proceeds in Washoe County, reports, SB 490**

      Lander County, appropriation, AB 123

      State land in North Las Vegas, appropriation for certain assessment, AB 466

FLOYD LAMB STATE PARK (See also STATE PARKS)

      Conveyance to City of Las Vegas, SB 444**

FOOD

      Cosmetological establishments, sales, SB 372**, AB 258

      Organic agricultural products, certification of producers and handlers, AB 75**

      Sales tax exemption for animals and plants intended for human consumption, removal, SB 293

FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      Alcohol consumption during pregnancy, posting of sign required, SB 307*

      Child care facilities, exemptions from regulation, AB 497**

      Cigarette vending machines, prohibited placement, AB 96

      Grocery stores (See GROCERY STORES)

      Nonprofit organizations, exemption from permit requirements, SB 14

      Smoking prohibited on premises, AB 96

FORECLOSURES

      Deeds of trust, AB 284*

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens, SB 206*

      Nonprofit organizations providing financial counseling services, grants, AB 399

      Residential property, required disclosure of defects, SB 204*

FOREIGN CORPORATIONS (See CORPORATIONS)

FOREIGN LANGUAGES (See also SPANISH LANGUAGE)

      Instruction programs, establishment by certain school districts, AB 508†

      School pupils with limited English proficiency, achievement tests, remedial study, SB 191, AB 179

      Voting materials, requirements, SB 453*, AB 527

FORENSIC LABORATORIES

      Biological specimens from law enforcement agencies, duties, AB 55†

      Death penalty cases, genetic marker testing of evidence, AB 16**

FORESTRY, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

FORFEITURES

      Bail, failure to appear, AB 29**

      Cigarette taxes, unlawful acts, AB 460†

      Criminal forfeitures, use of property or proceeds, SB 499**, AB 549**

      Professional or occupational boards or commissions, forfeiture of office, SB 310*

      Terrorism, acts of, SB 38, AB 250**

      Water rights, AB 403**

FORGERY

      Securities, offering forged documents in evidence prohibited, AB 163

FORMS

      Deeds of trust, notice of foreclosure, AB 284*

      Estates, letters of special administration, SB 207*

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens, SB 206*

FOSTER CARE

      Criminal history records, access for certain emergency placements, AB 378**

      Fire safety, governmental duties, SB 458

      Medicaid coverage for independent foster care adolescents, AB 5

FRANCHISES

      Community antenna television

             Fees, authority of governing body to grant, SB 278

             Required and prohibited acts, SB 429**

             Video programming systems, requirements, SB 429**

      Governmental acquisition of utility systems, payments in lieu of fees, SB 442, AB 361**

      Liquor suppliers and wholesalers, enforcement of laws, AB 437**

      Motor vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

      Service stations, operation by refiners, SB 422*

FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

      Providers of health care

             Contracts, required and prohibited provisions, AB 320*

             Panel of providers, fee for including provider prohibited, SB 163, AB 320*

             Schedule of payments, receipt, SB 163, AB 320*

      Taxation, certain exemption removed, SB 293

FRAUD

      Cigarette taxes, unlawful acts, AB 460†

      Computer information transactions, unlawful acts, remedies, SB 463

      Constructional fraud, definition, investigation, AB 190*, AB 220**

      Corporate directors and officers, liability, SB 124†

      Educational credentials, violations, SB 457

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Entertainment tax, prohibited acts, penalty, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Governmental services tax, unlawful acts, AB 366, AB 524

      Gross receipts tax, prohibited acts, penalty, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Identity theft, unlawful acts, SB 297*

      Mortgage brokers, liability of advertising spokesperson, AB 490**

      Occupancy tax, unlawful acts, AB 342

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of criminal laws, AB 73*

      Peace officers, fraudulent claims of misconduct, SB 342, AB 330

      Public officers or employees, false claims of misconduct against, penalty, SB 342

      Public weighmasters, unlawful acts, SB 485*

      Securities, unlawful acts, limitation of actions, AB 163

      Service animals, unlawful acts involving, AB 332

      Service tax, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 382

      Voter registration documents, basis for cancellation, SB 453*

      Weights and measures, unlawful acts, SB 485*

FUEL CELLS (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

FUELS

      Additives, use in fuel of certain fleet vehicles, AB 359

      Alternative fuels, definitions, legislative findings, AB 237**

      County motor vehicle fuel tax (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX)

      Exemption of motor vehicle fuel from sales taxes, removal, SB 293

      Liquefied petroleum gas, applicability of highly hazardous substance laws, SB 127*

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Petroleum products generally (See PETROLEUM PRODUCTS)

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Standards for products used in internal combustion engines, adoption, AB 36*

FUGITIVES

      Firearms, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 199*

FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 323**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Embalmers

             Apprentices, qualifications, SB 323**

             Disciplinary action, grounds, SB 323**, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Directors, applications, issuance, SB 323**

             Fees, SB 323**

             Reciprocity, SB 323**

             Suspension or revocation, SB 323**, AB 481

      Temporary authorization, SB 323**

FUNERAL DIRECTORS, EMBALMERS AND OPERATORS OF CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES, STATE BOARD OF

      Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

      Cease and desist orders, powers, SB 323**

      Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

      Enforcement duties, SB 310*

      Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

      Fees, SB 323**

      Injunctions, SB 323**

      Investigations and proceedings for discipline, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

      Judicial review of decisions, SB 323**

      Members

             Qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Terms, SB 323**

      Name change, SB 323**

FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS

      Permits, fees, SB 323**

FUNERALS

      Burial of remains, orders, affidavit authorizing person to order, SB 386**

      Service contracts, fingerprinting of license applicants, AB 155**

      Vandalism or graffiti of homes, penalty for repeat offenses, AB 11

      Veterans, military funerals for unclaimed dead bodies, AB 306**

FUR DEALERS

      License fees, SB 420*

FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA

      License plates to support agriculture, issuance, AB 192**

      Nevada FFA Foundation, conveyance of parcel of land, AB 371

                                                                     G

GAME WARDENS

      Industrial insurance and occupational disease coverage, SB 184†, AB 479

      Public employees' benefits, inclusion as police officer for purposes of, SB 184†

      Salary increase, SB 346

GAMING

      Antique devices, sale without license, SB 432

      Business entities, acquisition or disposition of interest, SB 432

      Casino entertainment tax, applicability, SB 509

      Casinos, smoking restrictions, AB 96

      Clark County, award of contracts for goods and services to underutilized businesses, AB 174

      Employees

             Background checks, procedures, AB 155**

             Ex-felons, employment rights, AB 55**, AB 337

             Ineligible employees, effect of employment, SB 432†

             Registration requirements, SB 432

             Work permits, grounds for refusal, AB 55**, AB 337

      Enterprise districts, standards for designation, SB 158

      Entertainment tax, imposition, SB 509

      Felonies, detention of suspects, SB 432

      Gaming salons

             Definitions, SB 266*

            Reports to Gaming Control Board, SB 266†

      Licenses

             Fees for state licenses, SB 21, SB 271, AB 387

             Fingerprinting requirements, AB 155**

             Gross monthly revenue

                   Fees, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

                   Reports to Gaming Control Board, SB 266*

             Interactive systems, manufacturers' liability for fees, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

             Internal audits, procedures, AB 163

             Revocation, grounds, SB 509

             Transfer of license, relocation of business, SB 271, SB 432

      Live game broadcasts, regulation, penalties, SB 431

      Lotteries

             Multistate lotteries, participation by state, AJR 2

             Operation by state, AJR 1

      Pari-mutuel wagering

             Alteration of value of wager, exemptions from prohibition, SB 3**

             Online betting, implementation of border control technology, SB 3**

             Purses for horse racing, use of portion of off-track licensing fees, SB 3**

      Periodic payments of winnings, prohibition on assignment repealed, SB 134**

      Problem gambling, prevention and treatment programs, appropriation, SB 42, SB 349, SB 351*

      Resort hotels (See RESORT HOTELS)

      Slot machines, license fees, SB 219, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 204, AB 243, AB 281

      Time shares, applicability of certain laws, SB 104

GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Antique devices, powers, SB 432

      Business entities, acquisition or disposition of interest, duties, SB 432

      Clark County, program to assist underutilized businesses, AB 174

      Convicted persons, authority to request certain information removed, AB 55**, AB 337

      Entertainment tax, duties, SB 509

      Internal audits, regulations, AB 163

      Live game broadcasts, regulation, SB 431

      Pari-mutuel wagering, regulations, SB 3**

      Sealed records of criminal proceedings, inquiries and inspection, AB 55†, AB 337

GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE

      Business entities, acquisition or disposition of interest, duties, SB 432

      Convicted persons, authority to request certain information removed, AB 55**, AB 337

      Employees

             Investigations, SB 432

             Salaries, AB 555**

      Entertainment tax, duties, confidentiality of records, SB 509

      Gaming salons, reports, duties, SB 266†

      Gross monthly revenue, reports, duties, SB 266*

      Live game broadcasts, regulation, SB 431

      Pari-mutuel wagering, duties, SB 3**

      Sealed records of criminal proceedings, inquiries and inspection, AB 55†, AB 337

GAMING POLICY COMMITTEE

      Composition, SB 42

 

GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS

      Complaints against, disclosure of financial records, AB 325†

      Insurance claims, rights of insured or claimant, AB 367*

      Licenses, grounds for denial, revocation or suspension, AB 325*

      Salvage vehicles, inspections, repairs or rebuilding, AB 325*

GARBAGE AND RUBBISH (See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL)

GARDEN CLUBS

      Nursery stock sales, license exemptions, SB 172**

GARLIC AND ONIONS

      Advisory Board, qualifications of members, SB 484**

      Assessments on growers, refunds, SB 484**

GAS STATIONS

      Operation by refiners, SB 422*

GASOLINE (See FUELS; PETROLEUM PRODUCTS)

GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION

      Contents, AB 553**

GENERAL AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES LEGISLATION

      Contents, SB 504**

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Annual audits, conditional exemptions, AB 149**

      Bankruptcy, authority to file, SB 225

      Board of trustees

             Meetings, audio recordings, SB 229

             Merger, consolidation or dissolution of certain districts, approval, SB 229, AB 241

             Salary increase, SB 229, AB 241

      Bonds, pledge of percentage of supplemental city-county relief tax, SB 467**

      Charge for services, determination of delinquency, SB 229, AB 241

      Community antenna television, authority, SB 278, SB 429†

      Endangered species, districts for protection, AB 136**

      Finances generally (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Merger, consolidation or dissolution, SB 229, AB 241

      Municipality, status of districts clarified, SB 225

      Notices, publication requirements, SB 229, AB 241

      Publications, deposit with or transmittal to State Library, AB 214

      Silver Springs, dissolution, transfer to water and sewer district, AB 363

GENETIC TESTING

      Convicted persons, collection of biological specimens on failure to register, AB 55**

      Criminal investigations, collection of biological specimens, AB 55†

      Death penalty defendants, AB 16**

      Sex or crime against a child offenders, collection of biological specimens on failure to register, AB 55**

GENTLEMEN'S CLUBS

      Tax on entertainment events, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

GIFTS

      Anatomical gifts (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

      Decedents, testamentary and other gifts, SB 207*

      Governor Boyle, donations for historical marker honoring, AB 318**

      Veterans' cemeteries, use of certain gifts, AB 304**, AB 405**

      Volunteer fire departments, immunities for certain donors of property, AB 26*

GOLD COINS

      Issuance by state, study, AB 415

GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX

      Account for rebates to senior citizens, creation, SB 370*

      Distribution of portion of certain proceeds to reimburse certain counties, SB 370†

      Exemptions

             Armed forces personnel, AB 366, AB 524

             Blind persons, AB 533**

             Removal of certain exemptions, SB 293

             Surviving spouses and orphans, AB 533**

             Veterans, AB 533**

      Fund to Stabilize the Operation of State Government, reduction of tax upon excess deposits, AJR 17

      Initial vehicle registration, reduction of tax in certain circumstances, AB 30**

      Rate reduced, SB 370†, AB 387

      Refund upon transfer or cancellation of registration, AB 30**, AB 477

      School districts, distribution of proceeds, SB 465**

GOVERNOR

      Appointments made by

             Agriculture, State Board of, SB 486**

             Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors, Board of Examiners for, SB 351*

             Arts Council, Nevada, Board of the Division, AB 224**

             Athletic Trainers, Board of, SB 27*

             Chiropractic Physicians' Board of Nevada, SB 310*

             Citizens' commission on salaries for certain elected officers, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Common-Interest Communities, Commission for, SB 100**

             Constructional Defect Commission, SB 371

             Dental Examiners of Nevada, Board of, SB 310*, AB 489*

             Dispensing Opticians, Board of, SB 310*

             Education, Commission on Professional Standards in, SB 390

             Educational Technology, Commission on, SB 68**

             Emergency Management, Office of, Director, SB 6

             Fire Services Standards and Training Committee, SB 458

             Fire Services, State Board of, SB 458

             Health Authority, State, study subcommittee, SB 289†

             Higher Education Programs, Committee to Evaluate, AB 203**

             Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, AB 441**

             Homelessness, Advisory Committee on, AB 259

             Homeopathic Medical Examiners, Board of, SB 310*

             Industrial insurance appeals officers, SB 168**, AB 168*

             Information Technology Advisory Board, AB 88

             Information Technology, Department of, Chief Information Officer, AB 88

             Intermediate Appellate Court, judges, SJR 5‡, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

             Interstate Juvenile Supervision, Nevada State Council for, SB 242

             Labor Relations for State Employees, Board for, AB 65†

             Legislators, Commission to Review the Compensation of, AB 464

             Long-Term Care, Nevada State Board of Examiners for Administrators of Facilities for, AB 326†

             Massage Therapy, Board of, SB 338

             Medical Examiners, Board of, SB 310*

             Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, SB 249†

             Minority Health Division, Administrator and Advisory Committee, SB 462

             Mortgage Brokers and Mortgage Agents, Board for the Regulation of, AB 490†

             Nevada Homeland Security, Advisory Committee on, SB 175

             Nursing, State Board of, SB 310*

             Occupational and professional licensing boards generally, representatives of general public, SB 310*

             Optometry, State Board of, SB 310*

             Oriental Medicine, State Board of, SB 310*, AB 21*

             Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, SB 281*, SB 310*, AB 552**

             Outfitters and Guides, Board of, AB 272

             Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, AB 384**

             Podiatry, State Board of, SB 310*

             Problem Gambling, Board to Certify Counselors on, SB 349

             Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, State Board of, AB 146**

             Prostate Cancer, Task Force on, SB 281*

             Public Employee-Management Relations Board, AB 65

             Public Utilities Commission, SB 102**, SB 414

             Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Task Force for, AB 431**

             Solar Energy Systems Demonstration Project, Committee for, AB 431†

             Statewide Alert System, Committee for, AB 322**

             Supreme Court justices, AB 441**

             Tax Policy in Nevada, Task Force on, AB 281

             Technological Crime, Nevada Task Force Advisory Board, SB 300†

             Telecommunications, study committee, ACR 19†

             University, Board of Regents, AJR 11‡

             Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, SB 275

      Budget (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Campaign practices (See also CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

             Special legislative sessions, restrictions on solicitation or acceptance of contributions, AB 541*

      Collective bargaining with state employees, duties, AB 65

      Community Service, Office of, certain educational duties removed, AB 447

      Consumer Health Assistance, Office for (See CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR)

      Disabilities, persons with, certain actions urged, SCR 10‡

      Drought, declaration, duties, AB 403†

      Emergency Management, Office of, creation, SB 6

      Energy Office (See ENERGY, OFFICE OF)

      Federal Grants Acquisition, Office of, creation, AB 281

      Historical marker at gravesite of former Governor Boyle, installation, AB 318**

      Homeland Security, Nevada Advisory Committee on, duties, SB 175

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, member, duties, AB 441**

      Information technology

             Department services, appeal of right of agency to withdraw, AB 88

             Documents, authority to declare confidential, SB 175†, AB 441**

      Insurance and Industrial Relations Divisions, study of consolidation, AB 453**

      Joint enforcement of laws governing transportation and vehicles, duties, AB 195**

      Local improvement districts for certain projects, duties, SB 495**

      Medical specialties, declaration of state of critical medical need, SB 332**

      Military Office (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      National and Community Service, Nevada Commission for, appropriation, AB 271

      Regional development districts, duties, SB 328*

      Reports, receipt

             Agriculture, State Board of, SB 486**

             Alcohol or drug abuse treatment programs, SB 382

             Clark County, assistance to underutilized businesses, AB 174

             Disability Services, Office of, SB 164**

             Educational technology grants, SB 191

             Federal Grants Acquisition, Office of, AB 281

             Health care, external reviews, AB 79*

             Homelessness, Advisory Committee on, AB 259

             Hospital Patients, Bureau for, AB 137**

             Informational Technology Advisory Board, AB 88

             Insurance companies, use of consumer credit reports, SB 319*

             Joint enforcement of laws governing transportation and vehicles, AB 195**

             Medical malpractice insurance, SB 250**, SB 292**

             Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, SB 301**

             Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, SB 249

             Minority Health, Division of, SB 462

             No Child Left Behind Act, reports related to, SB 191

             Prescription Drugs, Silver State Commission on, AB 307

             Regional development districts, SB 328*

             State employee collective bargaining agreements, AB 65

             Student loan program for education students, AB 264†

             Suicide prevention program, statewide, SB 49**

             Superintendent of Public Instruction, SB 191

             Weed control grant program, SB 75

      Salary, citizens' commission to fix, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Service tax, powers, SB 382

      State Distributive School Account, duties, SB 509

      State Treasurer, study of entrepreneurial potential, AB 415

      U.S. Representatives, proclamation to fill certain vacancies, AB 344**

      Vacancy in office due to catastrophe, filling, AB 441**

GRAFFITI

      Driver's license, suspension or delay for violations, SB 105†

      Parent or guardian liability for acts of child, SB 105**

      Property damage, aggregation of value for penalty purposes, SB 105**

      Repeat offenses, penalty, AB 11

GRAND JURIES

      Exemptions from service, SB 73*

      Fees and mileage allowances, SB 73*

GRANTS

      Achievement and proficiency tests, weekend administration, AB 264†

      Agriculture and natural resources sciences courses in schools, SB 366

      Air pollution, local control programs, SB 419, SB 500**

      Caliente Youth Center, authority to apply for federal money, SB 197*

      Child Care Improvement Grant Program, appropriation, AB 547

      College courses taken by high school students, reimbursement of costs, AB 264†

      Community colleges, Workforce Development Challenge Grant Program, AB 391

      Economic development programs, local or regional organizations, SB 270

      Educational technology, appropriation, SB 191

      Employment training programs, certain grant provision repealed, SB 496**

      Federal Grants Acquisition, Office of, creation, AB 281

      Financial counseling services, nonprofit organizations providing, AB 399

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, allocations, SB 32**

      Highway sound walls, creation of murals, SB 165

      Invasive species and pest control programs, funding, SB 370*

      Minority health care services, SB 462

      Net metering systems, assistance programs, AB 429**

      Regional development districts, powers, SB 328*

      School Accountability Trust Fund, allocations, AB 426

      School districts, alternative sources for safe drinking water, AB 473†

      Solid waste management projects, AB 447

      State parks, fees for administration of certain federal grants, SB 144**

      Substance Abuse and Treatment Block Grant, appropriation, SB 396**

      Tourism projects, funding, SB 445

      Water or sewer systems

             Capital improvement projects, SB 200**, SB 233**, SB 336**, SB 447

             Connection of individual systems to community system, costs, SB 200**

      Weed control programs, funding, SB 75, SB 370*

      Wildlife, grants for support of, SB 15

      Youth Athletic Grant Program, appropriation, AB 546

GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS

      Appropriation of public water (See WATER)

      Damages by elk or non-native game animals, mitigation program, AB 301*

      Water resources, expenditure of certain money urged to develop or restore, SJR 2‡

GREAT BASIN COLLEGE (See COMMUNITY COLLEGES)

GROCERY STORES

      Health benefits, required provision by certain stores, AB 356

      Smoking prohibitions or restrictions, SB 50*, AB 96, AB 202

GROSS MISDEMEANORS (See also CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS)

      Athletes' agents, violations, SB 456*

      Athletic training, violations, SB 27*

      Child abuse or neglect, failure to report, SB 383†

      Cigarettes, unlawful acts, AB 460

      Contractors, unlawful acts, AB 220**

      Disabilities, persons with, discriminatory acts, AB 332†

      Educational credentials, unlawful acts, SB 457, AB 264

      Elder abuse, AB 73*

      Employment, blacklisting, AB 143**

      Entertainment tax, unlawful acts, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Governmental services tax, unlawful acts, AB 524

      Graffiti violations, SB 105**, AB 11

      Gross receipts tax, unlawful acts, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Health care facilities, violations of staffing requirements, AB 313†

      Hunting violations, SB 135, SB 420*

      Mentally ill persons, crimes involving, SB 394**

      Minors, crimes involving, SB 394**

      Motor vehicle records, unlawful release of certain information, AB 400

      Occupancy tax, unlawful acts, AB 342

      Peace officers, acting without state authority, SB 294

      Prisoners, manufacture or possession of tools for escape, SB 299**

      Property tax violations, SB 440**

      Protective orders, violations, SB 398, AB 331*

      Public lands, management or disposal without state authority, SB 294

      Public utilities, unlawful disclosures, impersonation of officers, AB 441**

      Public weighmasters, unlawful acts, SB 485*

      Public works violations, AB 534†

      Real Estate Commission or Division, filing false documents with, SB 428**

      Renewable energy generation projects, violations, AB 372

      Service animals, unlawful acts, SB 231*

      Terrorism, unlawful disclosure of records, AB 441**

      Vandalism, AB 11

      Voter registration lists, unlawful release of certain information, AB 400

      Weights and measures, unlawful acts, SB 485*

GROSS RECEIPTS TAX

      Financial institutions, imposition of tax on, SB 509, AB 517

      Fuel retailers, imposition of tax on, SB 293

      Imposition, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

GROUP ENTERTAINMENT TAX

      Imposition, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Administrators

             Disciplinary action, AB 55**, AB 337

             Licenses, fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

      Assisted living (See ASSISTED LIVING, FACILITIES FOR)

      Dementia, continuing education requirements, AB 323**

      Liability insurance, certain facilities exempt, AB 350

      Psychologists, privileges at facilities, SB 326

      Surety bonds, filing, amount, SB 84**

GUARDIANS AND WARDS

      Appeals to Supreme Court, AB 365*

      Appointment of guardian, AB 365*

      Burial of remains, priority of orders, SB 386**

      Citations, definition, service, AB 365*

      Disqualification of guardians, grounds, AB 55**, AB 337

      Education (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Achievement of pupils, consultation regarding plan, SB 191

             Child care, health and social services programs, establishment, AB 264†

             Choice of schools, authority, SB 191, SB 254, SB 376

             Credit or promotion, review of denial based on absences, SB 253**

             Disruptive pupils, development of discipline plans, AB 218**, AB 264†

             Handicapped pupils, reports regarding use of aversive intervention or restraints, requests for investigation, AB 264

             Safe and respectful learning environment, development of policy, AB 513

             Schools and districts demonstrating need for improvement, notices, SB 191

             Support teams, membership, SB 191

             Teacher qualifications, reports, SB 191

             Voucher schools, program, SB 376

      Estate of ward, duties, SB 207*, AB 365*

      Exploitation of aged persons, included acts, AB 126*

      Medical care of ward, authority, AB 365*

      Medical records of deceased ward, access, SB 24*

      Minor wards

             Abused or neglected child, permanent placement with guardian, AB 273*

             Assistance for qualifying relatives with legal guardianship, AB 501*

             Driving violations committed by ward, liability of guardian, SB 256

             Graffiti, liability of guardian for acts of ward, SB 105**

             Incapacitated minor, injury by other minors, liability, AB 385

             Notice regarding juvenile proceedings, SB 197*

             Protective orders on behalf of ward, acquisition, AB 331*

             Special guardians for wards signing certain contracts, appointment, AB 288*

      Out-of-state proceedings, duties of court, AB 365*

      Public guardians (See PUBLIC GUARDIANS)

      Quarantine, notice to guardian, SB 82**

      Removal or resignation of guardian, petitions, AB 365*

      Special guardianships, AB 288*, AB 365*

      Temporary guardianships, AB 365*

      Termination of guardianships, AB 365*

GUIDES

      Licensure and regulation, SB 420*, AB 272

GUNS (See FIREARMS)

                                                                     H

HABEAS CORPUS

      Court costs and fees, SB 106**

      Second or subsequent petition for post-conviction relief, requirements, SB 435

HALFWAY  HOUSES

      Alcohol or drug abuse recovery, location of facilities, SB 236

      Prisoners, legislative study, SCR 32‡, SCR 38

HANDGUNS (See FIREARMS)

HANDICAPPED PERSONS

      ADA, study of ways to more fully implement, SB 137**

      Assisted living facilities, licensing and regulation, AB 326*

      Aversive intervention or restraints

             Definitions, use by medical facilities, AB 500

             Pupils, reports and investigation of use, AB 264

      Blind persons, tax exemptions, AB 533**

      Clark County, programs to assist underutilized businesses, AB 174

      Common-interest communities, accessibility, SB 100*, SB 438

      Community-based services

             Administration of program, SB 164**

             Study of use of Medicaid benefits to cover costs of services, SB 137**

      Community redevelopment, employment plans, AB 456

      Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, Advisory Committee on, creation, SB 164**

      Dependent, facilities for the, defined, AB 326†

      Discriminatory or other unlawful acts, penalties, AB 332

      Electric personal assistive mobility devices, applicability of traffic laws, SB 363*

      Eviction, notice requirements, AB 274, AB 498**

      Financial assistance program for independent living, administration, SB 164**

      Hunting and fishing licenses, issuance, SB 420*

      Legal aid programs, appropriation, SB 164†

      Legislative Committee on Persons With Disabilities, creation, duties, SB 137**

      Legislative declaration of state policy, SB 164**

      License plates, issuance and renewal, AB 177*

      Mentally ill (See MENTALLY ILL PERSONS)

      Mentally retarded (See MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS)

      Office of Disability Services, creation, SB 164**

      Parking placards and stickers, issuance and renewal, AB 177*

      Parking spaces, erection and maintenance of signs, SB 187

      Pedestrians, right-of-way on highway, street or road, AB 332

      Prescriptions and pharmaceutical services, coverage, AB 504*

      Pupils

             Achievement and proficiency tests, SB 191, AB 179

             Administrative due process hearings, study, SB 234

             Discipline of pupils on school buses, requirements, AB 234

             Interagency Transition Plan, establishment, SB 137**

             Safety requirements for transportation, SB 230

             Scholarships to attend private schools, SB 340

             Use of aversive intervention or restraints, reports, investigation, AB 264

      Radio Reading Service, appropriation for support, SB 92

      School districts, provision of health and social services, AB 264†

      Service animals

             Facilitation of use, legislative study, SB 137**

             Unlawful acts relating to, penalties, restitution, SB 231*, AB 332

      State agencies and Governor urged to take certain actions, SCR 10‡

      State employment

             Hiring considerations, AB 217**

             Waiver of state immunity regarding federal labor laws, AB 341

      Statewide informational and referral system, establishment, SB 239, SCR 11‡

      Telecommunications devices, program to provide, administration, SB 164**

      Traumatic brain injuries, program for persons with, administration, SB 164**

      University System, provision of instructional materials in electronic version on request of certain persons, SB 62*

      Voting

             Absent ballots, applications, SB 453*, AB 125*

             Assistance, SB 453*, AB 527

             Special voting devices at centralized locations, AB 125*

HARASSMENT

      Minors or mentally ill persons, unlawful contact with, prohibited acts, SB 394**

      Orders for protection

             Children, acquisition of orders on behalf of, AB 331†

             Felony committed in violation of order, enhanced penalty, AB 107*

             Penalties for violations, SB 398, AB 331†

             Sealing of records, petitions, SB 398

      Schools, safe and respectful environment, unlawful acts, AB 513

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

      Account for the Management of Hazardous Waste, interest credit, AB 129**

      Brownfields

             Fund for Brownfield Projects, creation, use, AB 74**

             Innocent purchasers and certain other persons, immunities and reports regarding contaminated property, AB 485**

      Extremely hazardous materials, fees charged for services of Emergency Response Commission, SB 201**, AB 486

      Highly hazardous substances

             Accidents, investigation, SB 127*

             Definitions, SB 67, SB 127*

             Designation, SB 67, SB 127*

             Facilities, regulation, annual fees, SB 67, SB 127*

             Records and reports, submission, SB 67, SB 127*

             State Environmental Commission, duties, SB 67, SB 127**

             Violations, penalties, corrective actions, SB 67, SB 127*

      Laboratories for analyzing materials, certification required, SB 58*

      State employees, compensation for dangerous duty, AB 159

      State Fire Marshal, duties, SB 458

      Storage

             Aboveground tanks for regulated substances, regulation, SB 58*

             High-level nuclear waste and spent fuel, regulation, SB 119

             Legislative declaration regarding state sovereignty, SB 294

             Permit requirements, SB 458

      Training to respond to spills, establishment of program, SB 458

      Transportation

             Commercial drivers' licenses, fee for hazardous materials endorsement, SB 483**

             High-level nuclear waste and spent fuel, regulation, SB 119

             Joint enforcement of laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Yucca Mountain (See YUCCA MOUNTAIN)

HEALTH AUTHORITY, STATE

      Legislative study, SB 289**

HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND POLICY, DIVISION OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH CARE RECORDS (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

HEALTH CLUBS

      Certificates of registration, fee, AB 478

HEALTH DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS

      Anatomical gifts, request for consent of any person after donor's death prohibited, AB 51*

      Antibiotics, prevention of abuse urged, SCR 6‡

      Clark County, suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 4‡

      Cosmetological establishments, inspection, SB 372†

      Mold inspection and testing, licensure and regulation, SB 132

      Quarantine and isolation, powers and duties, SB 82**

      Recycling coordinators, appointment, AB 447

      Smoking, authority to impose more stringent regulations, SB 50†, AB 96

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

      Certificates of authority, grounds for suspension or revocation, SB 23, SB 183*, AB 79*, AB 261, AB 269, AB 320*, AB 502*

      Claims, duties, penalty for noncompliance, AB 320*

      Clinical trials or studies, coverage for treatment, AB 502*

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

      Colorectal cancer screening, coverage, SB 183*

      Independent review of adverse determinations, SB 23, SB 171, AB 79*

      Preauthorized care, coverage, AB 269

      Providers of health care

             Continuous treatment of patient, coverage, AB 261, AB 320*

             Contracts, required and prohibited provisions, AB 320*

             Motor vehicle insurance, prohibited acts related to, AB 280

             Panel of providers, fee for including provider prohibited, SB 163, AB 320*

             Schedule of payments, receipt, SB 163, AB 320*

      Unfair trade practices, applicability of laws, AB 320*

HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD

      Advisory Board on Maternal and Child Health, Advisory Subcommittee abolished, duties, SB 307*

      Osteopathic physicians, applicability of laws, SB 281*

      Pregnancy (See PREGNANCY)

HEALTH SERVICE CORPS, NEVADA

      Obstetricians, loan repayment programs, appropriation, AB 404

      Purposes, oversight by School of Medicine, SB 188

HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF

      Assisted living facilities, duties, AB 326*

      Dementia, duties regarding continuing education requirements, AB 323**

      Managed care organizations, receipt of report, SB 23

      Medical facility license fees, duties, SB 412**

      Residential facilities for groups, duties, AB 350

      Safe Drinking Water Act, duties transferred, AB 473**

      Staffing of certain health facilities, duties, AB 313†

      Syndromic reporting and surveillance, regulations, SB 82**

      Unsafe children's products, duties, AB 386

HEALTHY NEVADA, TASK FORCE FOR THE FUND FOR A

      Dental and vision benefits for aged persons, duties, SB 459†, AB 283

      Fund for a Healthy Nevada

             Allocations by contract or grant, SB 32**

             Authorized expenditures, SB 504**

             Dental and vision benefits for aged persons, coverage, SB 459†, AB 283

             Investments, SB 448

             Pharmaceutical services programs for persons ineligible for Medicaid, AB 504*

             Requests for proposals, time, SB 32**

             Senior prescription programs (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

             Senior Services and Homemaker programs, support, SB 504**

             Sources, SB 461

HEARING AID SPECIALISTS

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Catalog or mail sales, authorizations by osteopathic physicians, SB 281*

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Inactive status, fee, SB 169

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Fees, SB 169

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      State Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

HEARINGS DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEARSAY

      Preliminary examinations, admissibility of statements of peace officers, AB 63

HEART DISEASES

      Occupational disease coverage for certain employees, SB 184†, AB 479

HEART TRANSPLANT FACILITY

      University School of Medicine, study, funding, SB 507**, AB 333

HEATING OIL (See PETROLEUM PRODUCTS)

HELICOPTERS (See also AIRCRAFT AND AIRPORTS)

      Clark County, preferred facilities, noise guidelines and tax exemptions, AB 355**

      Medical helicopters, approval of operation, AB 402**

      State employees, compensation for dangerous duty, AB 159

HELMETS

      Motorcycle helmets, required use eliminated, SB 274

HENDERSON, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      50th anniversary of city commemorated, ACR 23‡

      Car washes, regulation of mobile and nonpermanent vendors, AB 484

      Charter amendments

             Ballots for ordinances and charter amendments, AB 436, AB 528†

             Civil service system, AB 67**

             Council, residency requirements, AB 412

             Names of candidates on ballots, AB 541*

             Property, sale, lease or exchange, SB 293

             Telegraph, obsolete provisions repealed, SB 7†

             Telephonic devices in vehicles, regulation prohibited, SB 10**

             Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

             Voters, qualifications, SB 453†

      Planning commission

             Abolishment, AB 291†

             Service at pleasure of appointing authority, ethical requirements, AB 291*

HENDERSON STATE COLLEGE

      Community college credits, transferability, AB 507**

      Scholarships for education students, SB 208†

      University (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

HEPATITIS

      Police officers, industrial insurance coverage, SB 184*

      Quarantine or isolation, powers of health authorities, SB 82**

HERBAL MEDICINE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE)

HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Collective bargaining, AB 65

      Educational benefits for injured officers, SB 302

      Racial profiling (See RACIAL PROFILING)

      Radio system, appropriations, SB 499**

      Salaries, increase, SB 344

      Special fuel tax laws, duties, AB 521**

HIGHWAYS AND ROADS

      Caliente, City of, appropriation for bridge, AB 121

      Construction, maintenance and repair

             Applicability of laws, SB 19**

             Authorized vehicles, use of tail lights emitting nonflashing blue light, AB 444*

             Construction control zones, penalties for violations, AB 444*

             County motor vehicle fuel tax, use, AB 523

             County roads, special fuel tax levy for repair and restoration, AB 374

             Design-build contracts, SB 19†, AB 401**, AB 519**

             Tax for construction, maintenance and repair of public roads

                   Imposition, AB 514*

                   Motor vehicle fuel, use of proceeds derived from, SB 237**, SB 293

      Easements or encroachments on rights-of-way, applications by governmental entities, AB 197

      Fuel taxes (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX; MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation, creation, SB 56 of the 71st Session

      Ports of entry, appropriation for construction, AB 195†

      Private construction or operation of transportation facility, authorization, AB 401**

      Public rights-of-way, duties and liability of abutting property owners, AB 390†

      Regional transportation projects in certain counties, funding, SB 237**, AB 455

      Sound walls, grants for creation of murals, SB 165

      State Route 159, appropriation for design of fencing and underpass, AB 276

      State Transportation Improvement Program, procedures, SB 330

      Streets (See STREETS AND ALLEYS)

      Traffic control (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY

      Bond proceeds used for preservation of historical buildings, amount, AB 290

      Comstock Cemetery Association, allocation of bond proceeds, SB 144**

      Governor Boyle, installation of historical marker directed, financing, AB 318**

      Lincoln County fairgrounds, funding for restoration, SB 144**, AB 31

      Lyon County, appropriation for purchase of Odeon Hall, SB 380

      Stewardship program for cultural resources, establishment, AB 131

      White Pine County, funding for historic railroad projects, SB 507**, AB 180, AB 181

HISTORIC PRESERVATION, OFFICE OF (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

 

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

      County society tax, exemption from limit on revenue from taxes, AB 199**

HOME HEALTH CARE (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Surety bonds, filing, amount, SB 84**

HOME LOANS

      Loans secured by real property, disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

      Unfair lending practices, AB 284*

HOMELAND SECURITY (See also TERRORISM)

      Advisory Committee on Nevada Homeland Security, appointment, SB 175

      Nevada Commission on Homeland Security, creation, receipt of reports, AB 441**

      Public records, confidentiality or restricted access, SB 175, AB 441**, AB 462

HOMELESS PERSONS

      Advisory Committee on Homelessness, creation, appropriation, AB 259

      Classroom on Wheels, appropriation, AB 377

      Homeless Awareness Day designated, ACR 13‡

      Statewide informational and referral system, establishment, SB 239, SCR 11‡

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

      Controlled substances, prescribing or administering, SB 375

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, denial, suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN

      Achievement and proficiency tests, requirements, AB 264†

      Interscholastic activities, participation, SB 503**, AB 311

      Policies or regulations affecting pupils, duties of school districts, AB 311†

      Roster of directory information, maintenance by district, AB 311†

      Special education, expenditures, AB 311

HOMESTEADS

      Affidavit of death, filing by surviving spouse holding homestead in community property, SB 63

      Exemption, amount increased, SB 70*

      Medicaid, recovery of benefits paid, effect of homestead law, AB 445**

      Recording of declaration, AB 533**

HORSE RACING

      Alteration of value of off-track wager, exemptions to prohibition, SB 3**

      Online betting, implementation of border control technology, SB 3**

      Purses, use of portion of off-track betting licensing fees, SB 3**

HOSPITALS

      Anatomical gifts, request for consent of any person after donor's death prohibited, AB 51*

      Births, reports, SB 389

      Charges

             Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

             Diverted patients, acceptance of payments for care, SB 95

             Non-indigent patients, fee below cost of service prohibited, public information, SB 284

             Trauma care, reduction of charges for certain insured patients, AB 228

      Construction projects in certain towns, approval unnecessary, AB 402**

      Districts, dissolution, property tax levy, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Elko County hospital tax, imposition, use and refunds, SB 293, AB 514*

      Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

      Emergency treatment, unlawful acts by osteopathic physicians, SB 281*

      Fire safety, governmental duties, SB 458

      Fishing permits, issuance, SB 420*

      Industrial insurance treatment, submission of claims for payment, SB 168**

      License fees, installment payments, SB 412**

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Medicaid or indigent patients, payments for treating disproportionate share, SB 235, AB 297, AB 482**

      Medical gas systems, regulation, SB 458

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Panel of providers, fees for including provider prohibited, AB 320†

      Power of attorney for access to medical records, notice to patients, SB 24†

      Referrals from physician with financial interest, authority, reports, SB 156

      Sales tax exemption for certain facilities, SB 353**

      Staffing requirements, study, AB 313*

      Subsidy Fund, imposition of fees on hospitals for, SB 389

      Suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 5‡

HOSTAGES

      Use of hostage as shield or to avoid arrest, penalty, AB 189**

HOTELS AND MOTELS

      Disabled persons and service animals, prohibited acts, AB 332

      Kickbacks from travel agents restricted, AB 329

      Occupancy tax, imposition, AB 342

      Resort hotels (See RESORT HOTELS)

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Smoking prohibited on premises, AB 96

HOUSING

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Disabilities, persons with, prohibited acts against, AB 332

      Energy assistance programs, universal energy charge eliminated, SB 4

      Energy conservation, loan program to purchase equipment for, AB 314

      Firearms, unlawful discharge, SB 40*

      Homesteads (See HOMESTEADS)

      Landlord and tenant (See LANDLORD AND TENANT)

      Manufactured home parks (See MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

      Manufactured homes (See MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES)

      Methamphetamine manufacture near residence, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Pools and spas, prohibited and authorized acts by contractors, SB 437**

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Real estate licensees (See REAL ESTATE LICENSEES)

      Sales (See REAL PROPERTY)

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

HOUSING, ASSISTANCE TO FINANCE

      Bond issues, amount, SB 78**

      Eligible family, determination, SB 78†

      Expanded powers of Housing Division, provisions continued, SB 78**

      Information systems, use, SB 78**

      Letters of credit, issuance, SB 78**

HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS

      Medicaid, restrictions on antiretroviral drugs prohibited, AB 384**, AB 430

      Real property transactions, disclosure of certain information immaterial, SB 204*

HUMAN ORGANS, DONATION (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

      Aging Services Division

             Assisted living facilities, powers, SB 275, AB 326†

             Legislative Committee on Persons with Disabilities, membership on advisory committee, SB 137**

             Nevada Elder Count, development and publication, SB 81

             Property tax assistance, duties, AB 326†, AB 515**

             Surety bonds of care facilities, duties removed, SB 84**

      Child and Family Services, Division of

             Administrator, member of Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, SB 301**

             Child welfare services, duties, reversion of appropriation, AB 470**, AB 482†

             Criminal history records, access for certain emergency placements, AB 378**

             Medical care and higher-level placement of children, appropriation, AB 469**

             State Register for Adoptions, elimination, SB 267

      Dementia patients, development of plan regarding long-term care, AB 323**

      Dental and vision benefits for aged persons, duties, SB 459†, AB 283

      Director

             Eligibility for certain welfare programs, duties, SB 138

             Health Authority, State, membership, SB 289†

             Silver State Commission on Prescription Drugs, membership, report, AB 307

      Disabilities, persons with

             Certain actions urged, SCR 10‡

             Community-based services, duties, SB 137**, SB 164**

             Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, Advisory Committee on, duties, SB 164**

             Disability Services, Office of, creation, duties, SB 164**

             Office of Disability Services, creation, duties, SB 164**

             Personal assistance to persons with severe functional disabilities, duties, SB 164**

             Traumatic brain injuries, duties, SB 164**

      Drug Utilization Review Board, creation, duties, SB 321

      DUI by teens and young adults, study urged, SCR 15‡

      Family resource centers, certain substance abuse programs unnecessary, AB 548**

      Gift Fund, sources, AB 548**

      Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of

             Administrator, member of Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, SB 301**

             Assessments imposed on nursing facilities, duties, AB 395**

             Hearings regarding regulations, audio recordings, SB 229

             Hospitals, payments for treating Medicaid or indigent patients, SB 235, AB 297, AB 482**

             Medicaid expenses, supplemental appropriation, AB 471**

             Nevada Check Up Program, supplemental appropriation, AB 471†

             Pharmaceutical services programs for certain persons, administration, AB 504*

      Health care, support for long-term strategic plans expressed, SCR 36‡

      Health Division

             Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Bureau of, representation on Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, SB 301**

             Antibiotics, prevention of abuse urged, SCR 6‡

             Arthritis Prevention and Control Program, establishment, SB 287**

             Assisted living facilities, duties, AB 326†

             Birth defects, appropriation for statewide information system, SB 98

             Births, reports from hospitals, SB 389

             Cancer, analysis of information and trends, duties, AB 315**

             Defibrillators, duties, AB 441**

             Detoxification technicians, duties removed, SB 248**

             Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

             FACT, appropriation for distribution to, SB 258

             Fetal alcohol syndrome, duties, SB 307*

             Hospital projects, exemption from approval requirements, AB 402**

             Licensure and Certification, Bureau of, representation on staffing study committee, AB 313*

             Liquor tax, use for drug abuse treatment programs, SB 94**

             Medical helicopters, approval of operation, AB 402**

             Obesity study subcommittee, representation, SCR 13‡

             Quarantine and isolation, powers and duties, SB 82**

             Safe Drinking Water Act, transfer of certain duties, AB 473**

             Sepsis, program recognized and continuation urged, SCR 18‡

             Spine centers, licensing restrictions, SB 156

             Staffing plans, receipt from certain facilities, duties, AB 313†

             State Health Officer, qualifications, unclassified service, SB 332**, SB 411

             State Public Health Dental Hygienist, redesignation, AB 489†

             Substance Abuse and Treatment Block Grant, appropriation, SB 396**

             Surety bonds for certain care facilities, duties, SB 84**

      Homelessness, Advisory Committee on, creation, appropriation, AB 259

      Legislative Committee on Persons With Disabilities, reports, SB 137**

      Major hospitals, regulations regarding diverted patients, SB 95

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Division of

             Administrator, member of Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, SB 301**

             Admissions to medical facilities, regulations, SB 94**

             Criminal defendants

                   Acquittal by reason of insanity, duties, AB 156**

                   Certification of providers of reports or evaluations, SB 403, AB 156**

                   Records, exchange with Department of Corrections, SB 90**

             Forensic specialists, salary increase for certain employees, AB 173

             Psychiatry, license to practice in certain mental health centers, SB 133**

             Rural clinics, supplemental appropriation, SB 408**

      Mental health consortiums, receipt of reports, AB 6*

      Minority Health, Division of, creation, SB 462

      Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, creation, AB 384**

      Prescription drugs, duties, AB 384**

      Problem gambling, duties, SB 42, SB 349

      Protection of Children, Committee for, duties, AB 201*

      State Health Authority, creation, duties, SB 289†

      Statewide informational and referral system, establishment, SB 239, SCR 11‡

      Suicide prevention measures, duties, SB 49**, SCR 5‡

      Welfare Division

             Child support withholding fees, administration of account, SB 186**, AB 475†

             Domestic violence

                   Assignment of income, duties, AB 160*

                   Statewide training program, appropriation, AB 440

             Electronic Benefits Transfer Program, appropriation, AB 468**

             Energy Assistance and Conservation, Fund for, abolished, SB 4

             Health insurance for children, duties regarding court order to obtain, AB 475**

             Hearings regarding regulations, recordings, SB 229

             Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, duties, AB 501**

             Welfare Field Services, appropriation, AB 468**

      West Wendover office, appropriation, AB 76

HUMANE SOCIETIES

      Background checks of personnel, procedures, AB 155**

HUMANITIES COMMITTEE, NEVADA

      Appropriation, SB 357

HUMBOLDT COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      State Public Defender, fees for services, SB 504**

HUMBOLDT RIVER (See also WATER)

      Flood control project, appropriation, AB 123

      Water Authority, review of programs and activities, SB 216**

      Water management study, appropriation, SB 5

HUNTING

      Guides and outfitters, regulation, AB 272

      Instruction, fees, SB 420*

      Killing or possessing certain animals unlawfully, penalties, SB 135, SB 420*

      License agents, application fees, SB 420*

      Licenses and permits

             Denial, suspension or revocation, SB 135, SB 420*, AB 457, AB 481

             Fees, increase, SB 420*

             Habitat conservation fee, imposition, SB 420*

             Indians, military personnel and disabled veterans, issuance, SB 420*

             Older persons, qualification for reduced fees, AB 4

      Seasons, terminology revised, SB 420*

      Special incentive elk tags, qualifications, AB 301†

      Tags, issuance and use, prohibited acts, SB 420*

      Upland game birds, regulation, unlawful acts, SB 420*

HUSBAND AND WIFE

      Burial of remains, priority of orders, SB 386**

      Community property, taking by intestate succession, SB 63

      Quarantine, notice to spouse, SB 82**

                                                                     I

ICE SKATING RINKS

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

      Consular cards, acceptance by local governments for certain purposes, SB 312*

      Convicted persons, mandatory carrying of registration card prohibited, AB 55**, AB 337

      Expiration and renewal, fee, SB 483*

      False information to obtain, penalty, AB 441*

      Foreign citizens, applications, AB 441*

      Names

             False or fictitious name on application, penalty, AB 441*

             Full legal name on card required, AB 178*

             Proof of name, requirements, SB 483*

             Reports of changes, SB 483*

      Possession to establish false identity, penalty, AB 441**

      Selective Service System, forwarding of personal information to, AB 170

IDENTITY THEFT

      Consumer reports, right to request security alert or freeze, SB 379

      Credit or debit card receipts, printing of certain information restricted, SB 297*

      Possession of personal identifying information or document, penalty, AB 441**

      Public officers or employees, unlawful acts, SB 297*

      Scanning devices or reencoders, unlawful possession or use, SB 297*

      Social Security numbers, unlawful acts, SB 379

IMMIGRANT WORKERS CITIZENSHIP PROJECT

      Special license plates for support of naturalized citizenship, AB 207, AB 358**

IMPACT FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT

      Street projects, annual increase in fees provided, SB 237**, AB 455

IMPERSONATION (See also FALSE PRETENSES AND REPRESENTATIONS)

      Public utility officers, penalties, AB 441**

INCEST

      Sexual assault of or lewdness with a child following previous conviction, penalties, AB 78*

 

INCORPORATED TOWNS

      Creation and administration, SB 347

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

      Public employees' retirement, status of independent contractors, AB 198

      Taxi drivers (See TAXICABS)

INDIAN COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Executive Director, duties, SB 229

INDIANS (See also MINORITIES)

      Alcohol and drug abuse counselors, interlocal agreements for training, SB 248**

      Hunting and fishing licenses, issuance, SB 420*

      Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, Inc., duties, SB 275

      Regional development districts, establishment, SB 328*

      Stewardship program for cultural resources, establishment, AB 131

INDIGENT PERSONS

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Burial of remains, authority, SB 386**

      Community redevelopment, employment plans, AB 456

      Criminal proceedings

             Court appointed attorneys, fees, AB 17*

             Las Vegas City Attorney, pro bono activities, AB 150*

             Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Energy assistance programs, universal energy charge eliminated, SB 4

      Fishing permits, issuance to certain entities serving minors, SB 420*

      Hospitals, payments for treating disproportionate share of patients, SB 235, AB 297, AB 482**

      Legal aid (See LEGAL AID)

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Quarantine proceedings, payment of costs, SB 82**

      Statewide informational and referral system, establishment, SB 239, SCR 11‡

      Welfare (See WELFARE)

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (See ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT)

INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE

      Accident benefits

             Maximum benefit, establishment by regulation, SB 320**

             Payment of compensation for time used for medical treatment, SB 268

             Police officers, preventative treatment for hepatitis, SB 184*

      Administrative fines, grounds, appeals, AB 168*

      Alcohol or drug abuse, admissibility of lab reports as evidence, SB 433, AB 495

      Appeals

             Failure to file notice of appeal, excuse, AB 495

             Fines or benefit penalties, imposition or refusal to impose, SB 168†, AB 168*

             Health care providers, disputes regarding availability or selection, AB 168†

             Lump sum payment in lieu of rehabilitation, insurer's refusal, AB 495†

             Place of hearing, SB 319*

             Request for hearing, requirements, SB 168*, SB 320**

             Uninsured Employers Claim Account, determinations, SB 168**

      Appeals officers, appointment, duties, SB 168**, AB 168*

      Apprentices, deemed employer and wage, AB 80

      Associations of self-insured employers (See also Insurers, this heading)

             Additional assessments by members, AB 453†

             Dividends, distribution, AB 453*

             Insufficient assets, procedures, AB 453*

             Reserves, retention, AB 453*

             Statement of financial condition, contents, AB 453*

             Termination of membership, AB 453*

      Benefit penalties, grounds, appeals from, SB 168†, AB 168*

      Cessation of business operations, penalty for failure to comply, AB 140*

      Closed claims

             Notice by insurers of intent to close claim, requirements, AB 495

             Records repository, AB 495†

             Reopening claims, SB 320†, AB 495

      Consolidated insurance programs, authorized uses, AB 157

      Contested claims

             Place of hearing, SB 319*

             Request for hearing, requirements, SB 320**, AB 495

             Setting of time for hearing, SB 168**, AB 168*

      Corporations, coverage of officers, AB 185**

      Death benefits, distribution, AB 495†

      Employers

             Proof of insurance, disclosures by Division, SB 168**

             Uninsured employers, disclosures and recovery of payments owed, SB 168**

             Violations, penalties, AB 168*

             Willful misconduct causing injury, effect on exclusivity of rights and remedies under state law, SB 9

      Exemption of benefits from execution, SB 70*

      External review system, establishment, SB 320*

      Federal disability insurance benefits, law regarding receipt eliminated, AB 495

      Fines, grounds, appeals from, SB 168**, AB 168*

      Firemen, surviving spouse entitled to death benefits after remarriage, SB 240†

      Insurers

             Advisory organization, dividend payment plans, AB 453*

             Assessments

                   Credit against insurance premium tax eliminated, AB 543

                   One-time payment to certain claimants, SB 193**

                   Refunds, SB 319*

             Audits, AB 168*

             Benefit checks, issuance with restrictive endorsements, AB 294*

             Contracts for managed care, requirements, AB 168*

             Information to be provided to claimants, AB 168*

             Limitation on liability, provisions repealed, AB 495†

             Machine-readable media, use for preservation of records, AB 260

             Notice of intent to close claims, requirements, AB 495

             Violations, penalties, AB 168*

      Legislative study, SB 292**

      Legislators, coverage, SB 193**

      Limited-liability companies, coverage of managers, AB 185**

      Managed care organizations (See also MANAGED CARE)

             Administrative fees, authority to charge health care providers, SB 320†

             Insurers, contracts with, AB 168*

             Payment for services, AB 168†

             Proposed plans for providing services, requirements, AB 277

             Violations, penalties, AB 168*

      Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers

             Closed claims registry, access, AB 495†

             Electronic business, authority to transact, regulations, AB 490**

             Representation of claimants, SB 292†

      Permanent partial disability

             Benefit checks, restrictive endorsements, AB 294*

             Dependents, conclusive presumption of dependency, AB 495†

             Lump sum payments, AB 495

             Rating evaluations, SB 320†, AB 168*

             Repayment of compensation received in lump sum, AB 206**

             Right to receive benefit penalty unaffected by lump sum payment, AB 168*

      Permanent total disability

             Benefit checks, restrictive endorsements, AB 294*

             Compensation, SB 388, AB 206**, AB 438*, AB 495†

             Dependents, conclusive presumption of dependency, AB 495†

             One-time payment to certain claimants, SB 193**

      Police officers

             District attorney investigators, coverage, SB 184†

             Game wardens, coverage, SB 184†

             Hepatitis, accident benefits include preventative treatment, SB 184*

             Surviving spouse entitled to death benefits after remarriage, SB 240†

      Policies, cancellation, AB 453*

      Providers of health care

             Administrative fee, imposition by managed care organizations, SB 320†

             Availability and number, duties of insurers, AB 168†

             Claims for compensation, delegation of duty to file, SB 168**

             Medical facilities, submission of claims for payment, SB 168**

             Panel of providers, fee for including provider prohibited, SB 163, AB 320*

             Payments for services, AB 168†

             Selection by injured employee, SB 320†, AB 168†, AB 277, AB 495†

             Violations, penalties, AB 168*

      Quasi-public entities, coverage of officers or managers, AB 185**

      Rights and remedies under state law, exception to exclusivity, SB 9

      Safeguard or protection, effect of removal, repeal of provision, AB 168*

      School personnel, coverage, SB 193**

      Self-insured employers (See also Insurers, this heading)

             Bankruptcy proceedings, retention of certification, AB 453*

             Financial statements, submission, AB 453*

             Reserves, filing of report in lieu of bond or other security, SB 167

      Solicitor's permits, applications, AB 155**

      Sports officials, exemptions from coverage, AB 185**

      Stress, coverage, AB 495†

      Subcontractors, procedure to guarantee payment of premiums owed by, SB 71

      Subsequent injuries, rating evaluations, SB 320†, AB 168*

      Temporary partial disability

             Benefit checks, restrictive endorsements, AB 294*

             Dependents, conclusive presumption of dependency, AB 495†

      Temporary total disability

             Benefit checks, restrictive endorsements, AB 294*

             Dependents, conclusive presumption of dependency, AB 495†

             Light-duty employment, requirements, AB 168*

      Third-party administrators

             Limit on liability for violations removed, AB 495†

             Violations, penalties, AB 168*

      Trainees, deemed employer and wage, AB 80

      Uninsured Employers Claim Account, appeals from determinations, SB 168**

      Vocational rehabilitation

             Benefit checks, restrictive endorsements, AB 294**

             Eligibility for services, AB 168*

             Extension of program, request by injured employee, AB 495

             Lump sum payment in lieu of rehabilitation, AB 495†

             Out-of-state injured employees, receipt of services, AB 495

      Wages

             Apprentices, deemed wage, AB 80

             Medical treatment, payment of compensation for time used for, SB 268

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH FACILITIES

      Burglary of facilities, penalty, AB 191

INFANTS (See MINORS)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD

      Composition, secretary, AB 88

      Duties generally, AB 88

      Meetings, AB 88

      Subcommittees, AB 88

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Chief Information Officer, creation of position, duties, AB 88

      Composition, AB 88

      Computer mainframe, installment purchase agreements, SB 447

      Director, authority to declare certain records confidential, reports, SB 175

      Homeland security, confidential information, AB 441**

      Housing Division, use of equipment and services, SB 78**

      Information Technology Advisory Board, duties, AB 88

      New systems of state agencies, approval, AB 88

      Revocation of agency's authority to employ own experts, powers, AB 88

      Using agency defined, AB 88

      Withdrawal from use of services, agency appeals, AB 88

INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR

      Flood control projects in Washoe County, use of tax proceeds, reports, SB 490**

      Motor vehicle fuel, use of tax proceeds derived from, SB 293

      Refunds, AB 514*

INITIATIVE PETITIONS (See also ELECTIONS)

      Action by political subdivision to challenge petition restricted, AB 292

      Arguments and rebuttal, inclusion of names of writers, AB 436

      Committees to prepare arguments, appointment, SB 449*, AB 125*, AB 293*

      False statements concerning question, prohibition repealed, SB 147†, AB 127

      Fiscal notes, requirements, SB 449†

      Growth caps, inclusion of certain findings, SB 279

      Keep Our Doctors in Nevada, Initiative Petition

      Local agencies, time to submit copies of questions to clerks, AB 293*

      Master plans, adoption or amendment, AB 428

      Rejection by legislature, listing of approved alternative on ballot, AB 541*

      Statewide initiative, time for submission to Secretary of State, AJR 7

INJUNCTIONS

      Alcohol or drug abuse counselors, SB 248**

      Athletic trainers, unlawful practice, SB 27*

      Business licenses, operation of business without state license, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Children, authorization to obtain injunction on behalf of, AB 331*

      Cigarettes, enforcement of laws, AB 460

      Common-interest communities, SB 100*

      Computer information transactions, breach of contract, SB 463

      Contractors, AB 190*

      Deceptive trade practices, SB 399

      Detoxification technicians, SB 248**

      Domestic violence protective orders (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Educational credentials, violations, AB 264

      Entertainment tax collection, injunction prohibited, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Funeral Directors, Embalmers and Operators of Cemeteries and Crematories, State Board of, powers, SB 323**

      Gambling addiction, counselors on, SB 349, SB 351*

      Gross receipts tax collection, injunction prohibited, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Harassment protective orders (See HARASSMENT)

      Insurance holding companies, AB 453*

      Landlords, failure to change entry locks, SB 39

      Medicaid fee-for-service programs, prohibited acts, SB 374

      Mold control, SB 132

      Occupancy tax collection, injunction prohibited, AB 342

      Opticians, AB 452**

      Public weighmasters, SB 485*

      Quarantined persons, rights, SB 82**

      Service tax collection, injunction prohibited, SB 382

      Solar energy systems, prohibited acts, AB 431†

      Telemarketing, SB 255, AB 232†

      Unfair trade practices, SB 399

      Video programming systems, unlawful operation, SB 429†

      Weights and measures, unlawful acts, SB 485*

INSANITY (See MENTALLY ILL PERSONS)

INSECTS (See PESTS AND PEST CONTROL)

INSPECTORS OF STRUCTURES (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

INSTALLMENT LOANS

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Mortgage bankers, conduct of business with, AB 490**, AB 492

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

INSURANCE

      Cancellation or renewal of policies, notices, AB 453*

      Common-interest communities, notices of cancellations, SB 378*

      Competitive markets, filing and approval of rates, SB 12, SB 250†

      Consumer reports, credit history or insurance scores, procedures, prohibited acts, SB 129, SB 319*, AB 194

      Group insurance for public employees

             Audit of program, AB 454

             Change in coverage, notice of proposed changes, AB 263**

             Change in status of officer or employee, notification to Program, AB 249**

             Clinical trials or studies, coverage for treatment, AB 502*

             Colorectal cancer screening, coverage, SB 183*

             Continuous treatment by health care provider, coverage, AB 261, AB 320*

             Dispute resolution procedures, requirements, SB 171, AB 79*

             Equalization of coverage, SB 215, AB 165, AB 222, AB 286†

             Legislative study, ACR 10‡

             Payroll deductions for coverage for state employees, AB 249**, AB 286*

             Police officers and firemen

                   Game wardens and DA investigators, inclusion as police officers, SB 184†

                   Survivor benefits, certain benefits applied retroactively, SB 240**

             Preauthorized care, coverage, AB 269

             Premiums

                   Amount payable by state, AB 544**

                   Assessments for retired employees, appropriations, AB 544**

                   Equalization, SB 215, AB 165, AB 222, AB 286†

                   Notice of proposed changes, AB 263**

             Retired employees

                   Change in status, notification to Program, AB 249**

                   Deductions for coverage from retirement benefits, AB 249**

                   Evidence of good health as condition of enrollment, elimination, AB 249**

                   Local governments, subsidies for retirees in state program, AB 286*

                   Open enrollment option

                          Group insurance of last public employer, rejoining, AB 286**

                          State program, option repealed for certain retirees, AB 249*

                   Reinstatement of coverage, AB 286*, AB 388**

                   State subsidy, applicability, limited to years of state service, AB 249**

             School personnel, appropriations for costs, AB 257**, AB 266†

             Trust funds for benefits, authority of local governments, SB 28**, AB 388**

      Health insurance

             Associations of self-insured private employers authorized to provide, SB 64

             Child support, enrollment of child in insurance plan, AB 475**

             Children's Health Insurance Program, applicability of certain managed care laws, AB 79, AB 320*

             Claims, duties, penalty for noncompliance, AB 320*

             Clinical trials or studies, coverage for treatment, AB 502*

             Collection of fees by health provider from insured patients, AB 70

             Colorectal cancer screening, coverage, SB 183*

             Continuous treatment by health care provider, coverage, AB 261, AB 320*

             Dispute resolution procedures, requirements, SB 171, AB 79*

             Employers' application form for insurance, use, SB 130

             Grocery stores, provision to employees, required and prohibited acts, AB 356

             Independent review of final adverse determinations, SB 23, SB 171, AB 79*

             Legislative study, SB 289**

             Major hospitals, acceptance of payments for care of diverted patients, SB 95

             Preauthorized care, coverage, AB 269

             Small employers, calculation of percentage of participation, SB 333

      Home loans, unfair lending practices relating to insurance, AB 284*

      Home protection insurance defined, AB 453*

      Malpractice insurance (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Mold control, coverage, SB 131†

      Motor vehicles

             Defensive drivers, discounts, AB 128

             Geographic service regions, basis for premium rates, AB 172

             Legislative study, ACR 27

             Licensing and registration, proof of insurance, AB 177*

             Medical and other expenses and losses, reimbursement and payments, AB 280

             Premiums, reduction for older persons, AB 37

             Repairs, rights of insured or claimant, AB 367*

             Safe driving, discounts, AB 172

             Taxicabs, self-insurance, SB 322**

             Underinsured coverage, requirements, AB 453*

      Purchasing groups, registration fees, AB 453*

      Renewal or cancellation of policies, notices, AB 453*

      Residential facilities for groups, insurance requirements, AB 350

      Sellers of travel, liability insurance requirements, AB 343†

      Signatures, requirements, SB 319*

      Surety insurance, exemption from rate provisions, AB 453*

INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS

      Annual report, AB 453*

      Associations of self-insured private employers to provide health coverage, duties, prohibited acts, SB 64

      Certificate of registration, grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation, AB 453*

      Claims, duties, penalty for noncompliance, AB 320*

      Health care providers, provision of schedule of payments to, SB 163, AB 320*

      Local government trust funds for health and welfare benefits, AB 388**

      Machine-readable media, use for preservation of records, AB 260

INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS

      Business organizations, licensure, AB 453*

      Fictitious name, use, AB 453*

      Licenses

             Applicants, fingerprinting, AB 155**

             Exemptions from requirements, AB 453*

             Renewal, AB 453*

      Location of business, changes, AB 453*

      Prohibited transactions, AB 453*

      Records, retention, AB 453*

      Reinsurance personnel, qualifications, AB 453*

      Surplus lines, requirements, licensure, AB 453*

      Unauthorized insurers, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 453*

INSURANCE COMPANIES

      Assessment of insurers

             One-time payment to certain industrial insurance claimants, SB 193**

             Premium tax credit for industrial assessments eliminated, AB 543

             Refunds, SB 319*

      Bonds and securities, valuations, AB 453*

      Cancellation or renewal of policies, notices, AB 453*

      Captive insurers

             Certain tax exemptions removed, SB 293

             Definition, AB 453*

             Premium tax credit, AB 453*

             Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

      Common-interest communities, notices of cancellations, SB 378*

      Constructional defect claims, duties, sanctions, SB 241**

      Consumer reports, credit history or insurance scores, procedures, prohibited acts, SB 129, SB 319*, AB 194

      Delinquent or insolvent insurers, distribution of claims, AB 453*

      Essential insurance associations, conversion to domestic insurer, AB 453*

      Extraordinary dividends or distributions

             Definition, SB 11**, AB 453†

             Plan for payment, AB 453*

      Health policies, duties regarding claims, penalties, AB 320*

      Holding companies (See INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANIES)

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE—Insurers)

      Investments, SB 319*, AB 453*

      Licenses, fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

      Limited-liability companies or partnerships, filing of documents, AB 536

      Major hospitals, negotiations regarding payments for diverted patients, SB 95

      Malpractice insurance (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Motor vehicle insurance

             Repairs to vehicles, penalties for certain violations, AB 367†

             Study of business practices, ACR 27

             Total loss vehicles, definitions, requirements for sale, SB 212

      Mutual insurers, conversion or reorganization, AB 453*

      Nevada Essential Insurance Association, dissolution or conversion, AB 453*

      Premium tax (See INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX)

      Providers of health care

             Contracts, required and prohibited provisions, AB 320*

             Panel of providers, fee for including provider prohibited, SB 163, AB 320*

             Schedule of payments, SB 163, AB 320*

      Rates, filing, approval and discontinuance, SB 12, SB 250†

      Reinsurance credits, AB 453*

      Reports to Commissioner of Insurance, AB 453*

      Salvage vehicles, duties, SB 212, AB 325*

      Signatures, requirements, SB 319*

      Surety insurance, exemption from rate provisions, AB 453*

      Unfair practices, AB 320†

INSURANCE CONSULTANTS

      Applicability of insurance laws, AB 453*

      Business locations, notices, penalties for noncompliance, AB 453*

      Licenses, fees nonrefundable, AB 453*

      Lines of authority authorized, AB 453*

      Unlicensed practice, penalty, AB 453*

INSURANCE DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

 

INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA

      Board of Directors, composition, SB 314*

      Covered claim defined, obligations, AB 453*

      Recovery for insolvent insurers, AB 453*

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANIES

      Acquisitions or mergers, AB 453*

      Confidential and privileged information, AB 453*

      Disclaimer of affiliation or request for termination of registration, filing, AB 453*

      Extraordinary dividends or distributions, AB 453*

      Insurers, provision of information to, AB 453*

      Investments, AB 453*

      Officers, directors or employees, penalty for false filings, AB 453*

      Registration statements, AB 453*

      Transactions with affiliates, notices, AB 453*

      Violations, penalties, AB 453*

INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX

      Captive insurers, certain exemption removed, SB 293

      County school district funds, distribution of certain proceeds, AB 387

      Credits

             Captive insurers, AB 453*

             Industrial insurance assessments, credit eliminated, AB 543

             Maintenance of home or regional office, credit eliminated, AB 387

             Nevada Essential Insurance Association, member insurers, AB 453*

      Penalty for late payment, AB 142

      Unauthorized insurers, liability, AB 453*

INSURANCE SOLICITORS

      Applications for permits, AB 155**

      Solicitation of insurance, license requirements, AB 453*

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

      Employer's right of ownership, AB 2, AB 81*

      Minors, petition for judicial approval of certain contracts, AB 288*

      Rights and remedies of owners, AB 81†

      Tax abatements for business developing intellectual property into commercial product, SB 473**

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

INTERIM FINANCE COMMITTEE (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

      Board (See ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF)

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Fire Marshal, registration law repealed, SB 458

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

INTERMEDIARIES OF TAX-DEFERRED EXCHANGES OF PROPERTY (See QUALIFIED INTERMEDIARIES)

 

INTERMEDIATE APPELLATE COURT

      Creation, SJR 5‡, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

INTERNET (See also COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

      Amber Alert System, creation, AB 322**

      Board of Medical Examiners, duties regarding website, SB 250**, SB 332**, SB 387*, SB 389

      Business entities, notices to stockholders, SB 436*

      Cigarettes or tobacco products

             Directory of certified manufacturers, AB 460

             List of valid licenses and identity of licensees, posting, AB 460†

             Seller's duty to prevent purchase by minors, AB 12

      Debts owed state agencies, reports, AB 457

      E-mail (See E-MAIL)

      Elections

             Abstracts of votes, posting, SB 262*

             Information regarding provisional ballots, posting, SB 453*, AB 527

             Statewide voter registration list, posting, SB 453*

             Voters' Bill of Rights, posting, AB 235*

      Fleet vehicles, registration by electronic filings, SB 405*

      Gaming, regulation of live game broadcasts, SB 431

      Libraries, appropriation for on-line access licenses, SB 185, SB 191

      Luring child using computer, unlawful acts, SB 300**, SB 394**, SB 460**

      Malpractice, availability of reports to licensing boards, SB 250†, SB 257

      Meetings of public agencies, posting or broadcasting, SB 229

      Nevada Online Encyclopedia, creation, SB 357

      Pari-mutuel wagering, regulation, SB 3**

      Prescriptions

             Filling or refilling prescriptions, prohibited and allowable acts, SB 337**

             Manufacturers, reports of unlawful conduct, procedures, SB 387*

             Reissuance of unused drugs in certain facilities, posting of report, SB 327*

      Publicly traded companies, posting of certain information regarding, SB 124*

      Real Estate Division, transactions with licensees, SB 428**

      Sales and use taxes, collection and remittance, AB 514*

      Sellers of travel, posting of notice regarding Recovery Fund, AB 343*

      Service providers

             Fees for responding to subpoenas, SB 300**

             Prohibited acts, SB 399

             Restrictions on regulation, SB 400**, SB 429†

      Social Security numbers, unlawful acts, SB 379

      State and local publications, standards for electronic format, availability, AB 214

      State Fire Marshal, training programs, SB 458

      Suicide prevention, development of website, SB 49**

      Taxation, Department of

             Electronic commerce, report, SB 314**

             Sales and use taxes, posting of rates and related information, AB 514*

      Taxpayers on secured roll, posting of list, AB 533**

      Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act, adoption, SB 463

      Wildlife Division website, advertising fees, AB 71**

      Yucca Mountain, access to monitoring devices, SB 119

INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES

      Homeschooled children, participation, SB 503**, AB 311

      Sports officials, exemption from coverage under certain laws, AB 185**

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

INTERSTATE COMPACTS

      Juveniles, Interstate Compact for, ratification, SB 242

      Juveniles, Interstate Compact on, renunciation, SB 242

      Legislative Committee for Review and Oversight, creation, SB 216**

      Separate taxation of property where development restricted by compact, AJR 8 of the 71st Session

      Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, withdrawal, AB 305

INTERSTATE JUVENILE SUPERVISION, NEVADA STATE COUNCIL FOR

      Creation, SB 242

INTIMIDATION

      Grocery stores, unlawful acts, AB 356

      Health care facilities, unlawful acts involving staffing levels, AB 313†

      Minors or mentally ill persons, unlawful contact with, prohibited acts, SB 394**

      Schools, safe and respectful environment, unlawful acts, AB 513

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 99, AB 250**, AB 441**

INTOXICATING LIQUORS

      Alcohol abuse (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Fetal alcohol syndrome, posting of sign in food establishments, SB 307*

      Franchises between suppliers and wholesalers, enforcement of laws, AB 437**

      Impairment of person under 21, penalty, SB 205

      Importation by common or contract carrier, procedures, SB 373*

      Medical or other treatment, transport of intoxicated persons, SB 86, SB 94**

      Retailers

             Beer, authorized transfers between liquor stores, AB 437**

             Sources for purchase of liquor, AB 437**

      Sales to persons under 21 years, investigation and prosecution, SB 91, AB 108

      State parks, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 282

      Taxation

             Drug abuse treatment programs, use of certain taxes for, SB 94**

             Increase, SB 219, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 204, AB 243, AB 281

             Supplier defined, AB 437**

      Wholesalers, sources for purchase of liquor, AB 437**

INVENTIONS (See INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)

INVESTMENT ADVISERS

      License fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

INVESTMENTS

      Insurance companies, SB 319*, AB 453*

      Local governments, SB 141**, SB 447

      School districts, group insurance money, SB 28**

      Tobacco settlement trust funds, SB 448

IRRIGATION DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Annual audits, conditional exemptions, AB 149**

      Assessment for water distribution expenses, AB 90**

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, review of programs, SB 216**

IRRIGATION DITCHES

      Subdivision map, provision to owner of land appurtenant to ditch, AB 488**

      Unlawful damage or destruction, investigation of complaints, AB 488**

                                                                     J

JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES

      Civil actions by prisoners, fees, prohibitions, AB 188

      Educational programs, establishment, SB 317**

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Overcrowding

             Actions to reduce, declaration of emergency, AB 303

             Early release of prisoners, SB 317**

      Tools for escape, manufacture or possession by prisoners prohibited, SB 299**

JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT, TAXES ON FUEL FOR

      Cities, imposition of tax, SB 470**

      Clark County, use of certain proceeds for transportation projects, SB 237**

      Collection and administration, SB 471*

      Credit card or debit card, payment by, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Dishonored checks, fees, effect, SB 471*

      Distribution and use of proceeds, SB 470**

      Electronic transfer, payment by, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Holding amount collected in trust for State, SB 471*

JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS

      Establishment or provision of support, SB 423**

JUDGMENTS, DECREES AND ORDERS

      Arrest of judgment in death penalty cases, AB 16†

      Judgment of conviction, return to county clerk, AB 103**

      Law enforcement agencies, release of job applicant information, AB 134

      Public hazards, concealment of information prohibited, SB 251

      Quarantine proceedings, SB 82**

      Treatment to competency, criminal defendants, SB 179**

      Vehicle monitoring devices, quashing of requests arising from illegal use, SB 26

JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

      Audio recordings, public records, SB 229

      Contribution rates, determination, SB 439**

      District judges and Supreme Court justices, participation, SB 439**

      Justices of the peace and municipal judges, participation, SB 409

      Monthly retirement allowance, calculation, SB 439**

      Survivor benefits, designation of additional payees, SB 439*

JUDICIAL REVIEW (See also APPEALS)

      Appraisers of real estate, disciplinary action, SB 428**

      Businesses, orders to cease and desist, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Campground membership personnel, disciplinary action, SB 428**

      Contractor actions, dismissal of parties, AB 220**

      Funeral Directors, Embalmers and Operators of Cemeteries and Crematories, State Board of, final decisions, SB 323**

      Highway easements or encroachments, denial of applications, AB 197

      Inspectors of structures, disciplinary action, SB 428**

      Real estate licensees, disciplinary action, SB 428**

      Recording of instruments, denial by recorder, AB 459*

      Self-insured private employers, associations of, decision of Commissioner, SB 64

      Telemarketing violations, SB 255, AB 232†

      Time share personnel, disciplinary action, SB 428**

      Transportation Services Authority, decisions, SB 192

      Unemployment compensation, decisions of Board of Review, SB 423**

      Weights and measures, imposition of fines, SB 485*

JURATS

      Definition, AB 87*

JURIES

      Ex-felons, rights to serve on jury, AB 55**, AB 337

      Exemptions from service, SB 73*

      Fees and mileage allowances, SB 73*

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Selection of jurors, procedure, SB 73*

JUSTICES' COURTS

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Court facilities, administrative assessments, SB 107**

      District court actions, transfer to justice's court, SB 88**, AB 100**

      Jails, notice of overcrowded conditions, duties, AB 303

      Jurisdiction, monetary threshold, AB 100*

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Mentally retarded defendants, treatment programs, transfer of cases to district court, SB 179**

      Protective orders, issuance, duties of clerks, AB 331*

      Short trials, adoption of rules, AB 100*

      Small claims, effect of certain counterclaims or other pleadings, SB 203

      Specialty court programs, additional administrative assessment, SB 108, AB 29**

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

      Election, time for filing declaration or certificate of candidacy, SB 111

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Retirement, participation in Judicial Retirement Plan, SB 409

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

      Administration, Department of, certain agreements prohibited, SB 447

      China Spring Youth Camp, appropriation, AB 368

      Fishing permits, issuance, SB 420*

      Legislative study of juvenile justice system, ACR 18‡

      Repeal and reenactment of laws, SB 197*

JUVENILE COURTS

      Certification as adult, additional exception, appeal of decision to deny, AB 60*

      Jurisdiction, SB 197*

      Legislative study of juvenile justice system, ACR 18‡

      Masters, appointment, review of recommendations, SB 197*

      Notice of proceedings to parents or guardians, SB 197*

      Repeal and reenactment of provisions, SB 197*

      Restitution, determination of amount, SB 197*

      Summons, issuance, SB 197*

      Terrorism, no jurisdiction, SB 38†

      Tobacco violations by minors, jurisdiction, SB 339, AB 460

JUVENILE DELINQUENTS

      Educational records, inspection in proceedings, SB 393

      Legislative study of juvenile justice system, ACR 18‡

      Repeal and reenactment of laws, SB 197*

      Restitution through work programs, participation, deductions from wages, SB 57*

      Sex offenders (See SEX OFFENDERS)

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS

      Educational records, inspection, SB 393, AB 264

JUVENILE SERVICES

      Family, Youth and Juvenile Services, Department of, name change, SB 197*

      Repeal and reenactment of laws, SB 197*

JUVENILE SUPERVISION, NEVADA STATE COUNCIL FOR INTERSTATE

      Creation, SB 242

JUVENILES, INTERSTATE COMPACTS

      Interstate Compact for Juveniles, ratification, SB 242

      Interstate Compact on Juveniles, renunciation, SB 242

                                                                     K

KEEP OUR DOCTORS IN NEVADA

      Generally, Initiative Petition

KERAK SHRINE

      Special license plates, issuance, AB 44

KICKBACKS

      Travel agents or tour brokers or operators, prohibited acts, AB 329

KIDNAPPING

      Amber Alert System, creation, AB 322**

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of certain laws, AB 73*

KID'S FISHING DERBY, INC

      License plates for support of activities, AB 370

KNIVES

      Switchblade knives, permits to manufacture or sell, SB 199*, AB 423

                                                                     L

LABOR COMMISSIONER

      Administrative penalties, authority, AB 143**

      Contractors' Board, notice of administrative penalties, AB 190*

      Electronic business, authority to transact, regulations, AB 490**

      Enforcement of laws, authority, AB 143**

      Health care facilities, duties, AB 313†

      Minimum wage, duties, AB 356†

      Overtime on public works projects, authority, AB 458†

      Prevailing wages, determination, SB 114, AB 141, AB 176

      Unlawfully employed persons, duties, AB 48**

      Waiver of certain public works penalties, authority, AB 432**

LABOR RELATIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, BOARD FOR

      Creation, AB 65†

 

LABOR UNIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

      Child support, enrollment of child in insurance plan, AB 475**

      Collective bargaining by state employees, AB 65

      Deductions for dues from payroll of state employees, AB 169

      Fair share agreements, AB 182

      Local government employees (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      Renewable Energy Task Force, membership, AB 431**

LABORATORIES

      Agricultural laboratory, purposes, SB 486**

      Burglary of research facilities, penalty, AB 191

      Hazardous waste or regulated substance analysis, certification required, SB 58*

      Medical laboratories (See MEDICAL LABORATORIES)

      Mold control, analysis of material and air samples, SB 132

LAKES (See also WATER)

      Dredging operations, fees, SB 420*

      Lake Tahoe (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Marlette Lake (See MARLETTE LAKE WATER SYSTEM)

      Walker Lake, legislative declaration, ACR 21

LAKES CROSSING CENTER

      Forensic specialists, salary increase, AB 173

LAND SURVEYORS (See SURVEYORS)

LAND USE PLANNING

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Growth caps, requirements, SB 279

      Master plans, adoption or amendment, SB 142, SB 181†, SB 279, AB 428

      Permit based on dedication of land or other thing of value, prohibition, AB 427†

      Red Rock Canyon, restrictions on adjacent lands, SB 358**

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

LANDER COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Industrial park and flood control project, appropriation, AB 123

LANDLORD AND TENANT

      Applicability of laws extended to landlords of less than five units, AB 89

      Construction contracts, security requirements for certain works of improvement, SB 206*

      Disabilities, persons with, prohibited acts against, AB 332

      Disclosure regarding crimes or diseases immaterial to transaction, SB 204*

      Elderly persons

             Employees of landlords of senior facilities, work card requirements, AB 419*

             Length of notice before eviction, AB 274, AB 498**

      Emergency telephone numbers, disclosure to tenants, SB 13*

      Energy conservation, loan program to purchase equipment for, AB 314

      Entry locks to be changed before delivery to new tenant, remedies, SB 39

      Exclusion of tenant, recovery of possession, SB 128*

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

      Handicapped persons, length of notice before eviction, AB 274, AB 498**

      Manufactured home parks (See MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

      Methamphetamine manufacture near residence, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Recycling programs for multifamily dwellings in populous counties, AB 447

      Utilities, payment of charges pursuant to ratio utility billing system, SB 194

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS)

      Design-build teams, members, notifications to board, AB 425**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Good moral character, determinations, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Nursery stock sales, SB 172**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      State Board of Landscape Architecture

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Car washes, regulation of mobile and nonpermanent vendors, AB 484

      Charter amendments

             Ballots for ordinances and charter amendments, AB 436, AB 528†

             City Attorney and deputies, pro bono activities, AB 150*

             Mayor, council and judges, residency requirements, AB 412

             Names of candidates on ballots, AB 541*

             Taxes, distribution, SB 308

             Telegraph, obsolete provisions repealed, SB 7†

             Telephonic devices in vehicles, regulation prohibited, SB 10**

             Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

             Voters, qualifications, SB 453†

      Child Care Improvement Grant Program, appropriation, AB 547

      Culinary and Hospitality Academy, funding, AB 465, AB 554

      Fighting AIDS in Our Community Today, appropriation, SB 258

      Floyd Lamb State Park, conveyance to city, SB 444**

      Medical Examiners, Board of, location of principal office, SB 250†

      Performing Arts Center, funding, SB 504*, AB 465, AB 554

      Planning commission

             Abolishment, AB 291†

             Service at pleasure of appointing authority, ethical requirements, AB 291*

      Professional sports stadium, creation of authority, rental car fees for financing, AB 554

      Youth Athletic Grant Program, appropriation, AB 546

LAS VEGAS MONORAIL COMPANY

      Audit and performance reports, provision to Legislative Commission, SB 362**

LAUGHLIN, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Family Resource Center, appropriation, AB 183

LAW LIBRARIES

      Board of law library trustees, audio recording of proceedings, SB 229

LAWN CARE BUSINESSES

      Pesticide use, regulation, SB 172**

LAWSUITS (See ACTIONS)

LAWYERS (See ATTORNEYS AT LAW)

LEASE-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

      Correctional facilities, certain future agreements prohibited, SB 447

      State purchasing, requirements, AB 116

LEASES

      Construction contracts, security requirements for certain persons, SB 206*

      County property, lease to corporations for public benefit, SB 103*

      Federal lands, county commissioner powers, SB 145**

      Landlord and tenant (See LANDLORD AND TENANT)

      Manufactured home parks (See MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

      Motor vehicles

             Leased for trade or business does not constitute sale under certain circumstances, SB 482*

             Rental cars (See RENTAL CARS)

             Reports of lease, processing fee, SB 501*

      Sales taxes

             Collection on leased or rented tangible personal property, AB 514*

             Exemption for certain property leased to exempt entity, SB 313**

      Taxis, buses and limousines, SB 192

      Trailers leased for trade or business does not constitute sale under certain circumstances, SB 482*

LEGAL AID

      Court fees, increase to support aid programs, SB 106**

      Las Vegas City Attorney, pro bono activities, AB 150*

      Persons with disabilities, appropriation for assistance, SB 164†

LEGAL DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES

      Alcohol or drug abuse, coordination of programs, SB 382

      Bishop Creek Dam, renovation or reconstruction, SB 488

      Campaign practices, ACR 14

      Criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Disabilities, persons with, issues related to, SB 137**

      DUI by teens and young adults, SCR 15‡

      Education

             Class-size reduction, alternatives, SB 508

             Disabilities, pupils with

                   Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, due process hearings, SB 234

                   Transition from school to work, SB 137**

             Driver training schools, use, AB 128

             Higher education programs, AB 203**

             Math portion of high school proficiency examination, AB 179

             Mathematics requirements, SB 191

             Regional training programs for teachers, SB 210†

             School curricula, restructuring, AB 264†

             School districts, reconfiguration, SCR 21

             Social studies and civics courses in schools, SB 309*

             Summer food service programs, AB 535

      Election laws, ACR 14

      Electronic commerce, SB 314**

      Ethics laws, ACR 14

      Executive budget, process of preparation and analysis, AB 413

      Geoexchange technology, use in public buildings, SCR 37

      Health care, availability, SB 289**

      Heart transplant facility, establishment, SB 507**, AB 333

      Humboldt River Basin, water management practices, SB 5

      Incorporated towns, SB 347

      Insurance

             Enactment of certain model acts, SB 319*

             Industrial insurance system, SB 292**

             Medical malpractice insurance, SB 122*, SB 250†, SB 292**

             Motor vehicle insurance practices, ACR 27

      Insurance Division and Industrial Relations Division, consolidation, AB 453**

      Juvenile justice system, ACR 18‡

      Limousines, allocation, AB 518**

      Magnetic levitation train system, establishment, SCR 31‡

      Mass transit needs, SCR 31‡

      Medicaid

             Community-based services, coverage, SB 137**

             Expansion of program, SB 289**

      Medical facilities, staffing requirements, AB 313*

      Minorities, employment and affordable housing, SB 249

      Mold control, SB 131

      Motor vehicles, 24-month registration pilot program, SB 213, AB 324**

      Obesity costs and impacts, SCR 13‡

      Peace officers, classification, AB 158

      Personal trainers and other fitness instructors, SB 27*

      Prescription drugs, methods of reducing prices, ACR 10‡

      Prisoners, transitional housing, SCR 32‡, SCR 38

      Public Employees' Benefits Program, ACR 10‡

      Silver or gold bullion coins, issuance by state, AB 415

      State agencies, relocation to rural communities, AB 219

      State buildings, emergency response system, AB 250†

      State Treasurer, entrepreneurial potential, AB 415

      Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, SB 216**

      Taxation, public revenue and tax policy, SB 509

      Telecommunications services, ACR 19

      Utah-Nevada boundary line, feasibility of change, SCR 20‡

      Wilderness and wilderness study areas, SCR 7‡

LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU

      Audit Division

             CHR, Inc., audit, AB 472

             Culinary and Hospitality Academy, audit, AB 465

             Fighting AIDS in Our Community Today, audit, SB 258

             Las Vegas Monorail Company, audit, SB 362**

             Las Vegas Performing Arts Center, audit, SB 504*, AB 465

             Medical Examiners, Board of, audit, SB 250**, SB 389

             Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, audit, AB 271

             Nevada Humanities Committee, audit, SB 357

             Occupational boards and commissions, reports, duties, SB 310*

             Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, audit, SB 389

             Public Employees' Benefits Program, audit, AB 454

             Reversions from state agencies, duties, SB 381

             School districts with over 5,000 pupils, audit, AB 162

             University System, audit, AB 47, AB 148**

      Constitutional amendments and statewide questions, duties, AB 436

      Director

             Authorized expenditures, powers, SB 504**

             Court Administrator, report, AB 29**

             Federal State Coordinator, duty removed, AB 542*

             Financial disclosure statements, duties, SB 147**, AB 529†

             Interstate and interregional compacts review committee, duties, SB 216**

             Lobbyists

                   Registration, grounds for revocation, AB 542*

                   Requests for services, development of form, SB 221†

             Partisan research staff, duties, SB 180

             Persons With Disabilities, Committee on, duties, SB 137**

             Prescription Drugs, Silver State Commission on, duties, AB 307

             Problem gambling, receipt of report, SB 42

             Silver Haired Legislative Forum, duties removed, AB 542†

             Special License Plates, Commission on, duties, AB 358**

             Stipends for legislators, duties, SB 391

             Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy Committee, duties, SB 509

      Educational Accountability and Program Evaluation, Legislative Bureau of

             Abolished, AB 179†

             Administrator-pupil ratio, report, AB 506

             Class-size reduction, report, SB 508

             Consultants, employment, appropriation, SB 191†, SB 210†

             No Child Left Behind Act, reports, duties, SB 191

             Regional training programs, evaluation, SB 210†, SB 509

             Remedial courses in schools needing improvement, duties, SB 210†

      Employees

             Administrative leave in recognition of service, ACR 3‡

             Salary increase, appropriation, AB 555**

      Fiscal Analysis Division

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, receipt of reports, SB 191

             Advances to accounts supported by administrative assessments, notice, SB 198**

             Alcohol and drug abuse programs, duties, SB 382

             Capital improvement projects, notice of temporary advances, SB 507**

             Class-size reduction, receipt of report, SB 44

             Credit or debit cards, receipt of plans for acceptance by agencies, SB 382

             Ethics Commission, duties regarding assessments, AB 551**

             Fiscal notes, duties, AB 542*

             Health insurance for school personnel, review of requests for allocation of money, AB 257**

             Textbooks, instructional supplies and hardware, duties regarding expenditures, SB 509

      Interim Finance Committee

             Authorized expenditures, powers, SB 504**

             Corrections, Department of, appropriation for allocation, AB 553**

             Educational consultant, appropriation, SB 191

             Eighth Judicial District Court, appropriation for allocation, AB 238†

             Excess revenues, duties, SB 509

             Executive budget, review of procedures, AB 413

             Floyd Lamb State Park, approval of conveyance or name change, SB 444**

             Forester Firewarden, approval of certain expenditures, AB 467

             General appropriations legislation, duties, AB 553**

             Group insurance for public employees, appropriation for distribution, AB 544**

             Judicial colleges, duties regarding appropriations, SB 505

             Medical and dental scholarships, duties regarding appropriation, SB 101

             Obstetrical services, appropriation, duties, AB 404

             Outfitters and Guides, Board of, requests for money, AB 272

             Radio system users, appropriations for allocation, SB 499**

             Remedial programs in schools, duties, SB 210†

             Reports, receipt

                   CHR, Inc., AB 472

                   Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund, SB 507**

                   Culinary and Hospitality Academy, AB 465

                   Dementia patients, provision of long-term care, AB 323**

                   Fighting AIDS in Our Community Today, SB 258

                   Help America Vote Act of 2002, SB 417**

                   Las Vegas Performing Arts Center, SB 504**, AB 465

                   Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, SB 301**

                   National and Community Service, Nevada Commission for, AB 271

                   Prescription drug coverage for certain persons, AB 384**, AB 504*

                   Registry Fund, annual statement, SB 255, AB 232*

                   Remedial programs in schools, SB 210†

                   Student loan program for education students, AB 264†

                   Travel Agent Recovery Fund, AB 343*

                   Veterans' Homes, Gift Account for, expenditures, AB 518*

             Reversions from state agencies, duties, SB 381

             School personnel health insurance costs, appropriation for allocation, AB 257**

             Specialty court programs, requests for funds, SB 108, AB 29†

             State Emergency Operations Center, duties, SB 498**, SB 506**

             Tahoe Basin environmental improvement projects, powers, SB 46**

             Taxation, Department of, appropriation for allocation, AB 553**

             Tourism, Fund for Promotion of, duty removed, SB 445

             Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, AB 555**

             University School of Medicine, acquisition of certain facilities, duties, SB 447

             White Pine County, appropriation for allocation, AB 180

      Legal Division

             Bill drafts

                   Association of cities, counties or officials, time for submission, AB 542*

                   Collective bargaining agreements, state employees, AB 65

                   Delivery of drafts requested by governmental entities, ACR 1‡

                   Digest, preparation, contents, AB 542*

                   Flush lines, indication, AB 542*

                   Honoring of requests generally, AB 542*

                   Legislative committee chairs, requests, AB 542*

                   List of requests

                          Inclusion of joint requesters, SB 148*

                          Name of requester, required disclosure, SB 361

                   Statewide measures, duties, AB 293*

                   Transportation, Committee on, limitation, SB 56 of the 71st Session

             Conflicts of law, authority to resolve nonsubstantive conflicts, AB 39**

             Fiscal notes, duties, AB 542*

             Inaccurate references in NRS, authority to correct, AB 542*

             Informational statement with regulations, duties, AB 413

             Obsolete or antiquated laws, duties, SB 37*

             Temporary regulations, duties, SB 329*

      Legislative Commission

             Appointments made by

                   Homelessness, Advisory Committee on, AB 259

                   Interstate and interregional compacts review committee, SB 216**

                   Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, SB 249

                   Persons With Disabilities, Committee on, SB 137**

                   Public Lands, Committee on, AB 487, SCR 7‡, SCR 20‡

                   Regulations, Committee to Review, SB 329*

                   Special License Plates, Commission on, AB 358**

             Campaign contribution and expenditure forms, duties, AB 529*

             Higher Education Programs, Committee to Evaluate, duties, AB 203**

             Lobbyists, regulation, AB 542*

             Medical Examiners, Board of, duties, SB 250**

             Members, designation, SR 10‡, AR 6‡

             Obsolete or antiquated laws, duties, SB 37*

             Partisan research staff, duties, SB 180

             Public purchasing, private sources of procurement, duties, SB 406

             Public Utilities Commission, confirmation of appointees, SB 102†

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

             Reports, receipt

                   Clark County, assistance to underutilized businesses, AB 174†

                   Electronic commerce, SB 314†

                   Higher Education Programs, Committee to Evaluate, AB 203**

                   Homeland security, SB 175, AB 441**

                   Las Vegas, City of, AB 546, AB 547

                   Las Vegas Monorail Company, SB 362**

                   Medical professional liability insurance, SB 292**

                   Public Employees' Retirement System, SB 345*

                   Utah-Nevada boundary, feasibility of change, SCR 20‡

      Legislative Manual, contents, AB 542*

      Legislative police, emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

      Lobbyists, prohibited acts regarding requests for professional services, SB 221*

      Nevada Administrative Code, duties, SB 114, SB 155, SB 443, AB 159, AB 169, AB 356†

      Petty cash accounts, AB 542*

      Prescription Drugs, Silver State Commission on, reports, duties, AB 307

      Research Division

             Obsolete or antiquated laws, duties, SB 37*

             Statewide measures, duties, AB 293*

      Salary schedule for elected state officers, inclusion in NRS, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      State Printing Division, transfer, SB 504**

LEGISLATORS, COMMISSION TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF

      Creation, appropriation, AB 464

LEGISLATURE

      Adjournment sine die, SJR 9, SCR 26‡, SB 56

      Assembly

             Dini, Joseph E., Jr., honored for legislative service, ACR 4‡

             Districts, boundaries, AB 375*

             Minority leader

                   Bill draft requests, time for, AB 542*

                   Information Technology Advisory Board, appointments, AB 88

                   Obesity study subcommittee, appointment, SCR 13‡

                   Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy Committee, duties, SB 509

             Speaker

                   Appointments made by

                          Criminal justice study committee, SCR 32‡

                          Educational Technology, Commission on, SB 68**

                          Higher Education Programs, Committee to Evaluate, AB 203**

                          Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, AB 441**

                          Information Technology Advisory Board, AB 88

                          Interstate Juvenile Supervision, Nevada State Council for, SB 242

                          Labor Relations for State Employees, Board for, AB 65†

                          Limousines, study committee, AB 518†

                          Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, SB 301**

                          Minority Health Division, Advisory Committee, SB 462

                          Mortgage Brokers and Agents, Board for Regulation of, AB 490†

                          Obesity study subcommittee, SCR 13‡

                          Prescription Drugs, Silver State Commission on, AB 307

                          Public Employee-Management Relations Board, AB 65

                          Solar Energy Systems Demonstration Project, Committee for, AB 431†

                          Tax Policy in Nevada, Task Force on, AB 281

                          Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy Committee, SB 509

                          Technological Crime, Advisory Board for Task Force for, SB 300†

                          Telecommunications study advisory committee, ACR 19†

                          Transportation, Committee on, SB 56 of the 71st Session

                   Bill draft requests, time for, AB 542*

                   Consumer's Advocate, reports, SB 421

                   Election contests, duties (Rule 45), AR 3‡

                   Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy Committee, member, SB 509

      Bills and resolutions

             Action on bills, time for (Rule 14.3), ACR 1‡

             Appropriations

                   Summary of bill to reflect action by amendment, AB 542*

                   Supermajority vote requirements, AJR 17, AJR 18

             Authorized expenditures, supermajority vote requirements, AJR 17, AJR 18

             Conflicts, nonsubstantive, resolution by Legislative Counsel, AB 39**

             Digest, preparation, contents, AB 542*

             Drafting requests

                   Collective bargaining agreements, state employees, AB 65

                   Governmental entities, delivery of requests to (Rule 16), ACR 1‡

                   Honoring of requests made before session, provision removed, AB 542*

                   List of requests

                          Joint requesters, inclusion, SB 148*

                          Name of requester, required disclosure, SB 361

                   Transportation, Oversight Committee on, SB 56 of the 71st Session

             Fiscal notes, requirements, AB 542*

             Flush lines, indication, AB 542*

             General file, orders (Rule 113), SR 1‡

             Joint resolutions, delivery (Rule 118), AR 3‡

             Prefiled bills, procedures, AB 542*

             Printing (Rule 111), SR 1‡

             Statewide measures, preparation of arguments and rebuttals, AB 293*

             Summaries, requirements, AB 542*

      Budget

             Legislature's authority to make, AJR 7†

             Time for submission by Governor, AJR 7

      Class-size reduction programs, duties, SB 508

      Clergy, compensation, ACR 28‡

      Collective bargaining by state employees, powers, AB 65

      Committees

             Assembly standing committees (Rule 40), AR 3‡

             Children, Youth and Families, Committee on, receipt of reports, AB 6*, AB 132*

             Commerce and Labor, Committees on, receipt of insurance study, AB 453*

             Constitutional amendments and statewide questions, duties of Legislative Counsel Bureau, AB 436

             Education, Committee on

                   Abolished, AB 179†

                   Administrator-pupil ratio, report, AB 506

                   Clark County Regional Training Program, report, SB 190

                   Class-size reduction, report, SB 508

                   Discipline plans, report, AB 218**

                   Higher education, report, AB 203**

                   Magnet schools, reports, SB 254

                   No Child Left Behind Act, reports, duties, SB 191

                   Privatization of educational services, notices, AB 512

                   Professional Standards Commission and school districts, reports, SB 226

                   Safe and respectful learning environment, reports, AB 513

                   Summer food service programs, report, AB 535

             Finance, Committee on

                   Receipt of revised 2003-2005 budget, SB 382

                   Specialty court programs, requests for funds, SB 108, AB 29†

             Government Affairs, Committee on

                   Incorporated towns, receipt of report, SB 347

                   Jurisdiction, SR 8‡

             Health and Human Services, Committee on, representation on Prescription Drug Commission, AB 307

             Health Care, Committee on

                   Availability of health care, study, SB 289**

                   Dementia patients, provision of long-term care, report, AB 323**

                   Duties, SB 329*

                   Hospitals receiving referrals from physicians with financial interest, reports, SB 156

                   Obesity costs and impacts, study, SCR 13‡

                   Prescription drug coverage for certain persons, report, AB 384**, AB 504*

                   Staffing in health care facilities, study, AB 313*

             Human Resources and Facilities, Committee on, representation on Prescription Drug Commission, AB 307

             Interstate and interregional compacts review committee, creation, SB 216**

             Judiciary, Committee on, jurisdiction, SR 8‡

             Local Government Taxes and Finance, Committee for

                   Advisory Committee, composition, AB 35**

                   Duties, SB 238, AB 35**, AB 243, AB 281

                   Study subcommittee, elimination, AB 35**

             Persons With Disabilities, Committee on, creation, SB 137**

             Prefiled bills, procedures, AB 542*

             Public Lands, Committee on

                   Appropriation, SB 5, SB 488

                   Composition, AB 487, SCR 7‡, SCR 20‡

                   Expiration, AB 487

                   Utah-Nevada boundary, study of feasibility of changing, SCR 20‡

                   Water, review of entities overseeing, SB 216**

                   Wilderness and wilderness study areas, continuation of study, SCR 7‡

             Regulations, Committee to Review, appointment, SB 329*

             Senate standing committees (Rule 40), SR 1‡

             Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy, Committee on, creation, appropriation, SB 509

             Transportation committees, report on Transportation Improvement Program, SB 330

             Transportation, Oversight Committee on, creation, SB 56 of the 71st Session

             Ways and Means, Committee on

                   Receipt of revised 2003-2005 budget, SB 382

                   Specialty court programs, requests for funds, SB 108, AB 29†

      County and township government, authority, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Court of Appeals, duties, SJR 5‡, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

      District judges' terms, authority, AJR 12

      Economics, appointment of body to make certain annual determinations, AJR 18

      Educational services, notice of privatization agreements, AB 512

      Employees

             Administrative leave in recognition of service, ACR 3‡

             Assembly Staff Appreciation Day designated, AR 5‡

             Attaches, appointment, SR 3‡, SR 4‡, AR 1‡, AR 4‡

             Partisan research staff, employment, SB 180

             Retirement, service credits, AB 542*, AB 552**

      Fireworks, ballot question regarding sale and use, duties, AB 328

      Floyd Lamb State Park, approval of conveyance or name change, SB 444**

      Homelessness, Advisory Committee on, creation, membership, AB 259

      Joint rules (See Standing rules, this heading)

      Legislative Building

             Defibrillator, availability, AB 441**

             Food or beverages catered or delivered, exemption from certain law, AB 542*

             Senator Lawrence Jacobsen, naming for, SB 365

      Legislative Fund

             Appropriations

                   Educational technology consultant, employment, SB 191†

                   Employees, salary increase, AB 555**

                   General appropriations, AB 553**

                   Peace officer study committee, AB 158

                   Public Lands, Committee on, SB 5

                   Session expenses, SB 1**

                   Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy, Committee on, SB 509

             Authorized expenditures, SB 504**

             Homeland Security Commission, payment of legislative members, AB 441**

             Public Lands, Committee on, compensation of member, AB 487

             Silver State Commission on Prescription Drugs, payment of expenses, AB 307

             Travel allowances, reimbursements, SB 368

      Lobbyists (See LOBBYISTS)

      Lotteries, powers, AJR 1, AJR 2

      Members

             Allowances

                   Postage, express charges, newspapers, telecommunications and stationery, SB 391, SJR 11‡, AJR 7†, SR 2‡, AR 2‡

                   Travel expenses during interim, SB 368

             Communications with constituents by mail, SB 391

             Election contests, AB 526*

             Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

             Industrial insurance coverage, SB 193**

             Retirement, receipt of benefits while in office, AB 360

             Salaries

                   Citizens' commission to fix, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

                   Commission to Review Compensation, creation, duties, AB 464

                   Removal of limit on number of days received, SJR 11‡, AJR 7†, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Stipends for loss of income as result of legislative service, SB 391

             Vacancy in office due to catastrophe, filling, AB 441**

      Professions or occupations, refusal of service to Legislator based on voting record prohibited, SB 311

      Property tax exemptions, duties, SJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Public purchasing, legislative intent regarding private sources, SB 406

      Public Utilities Commission, confirmation of appointees, SB 102†

      Reports, receipt

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, AB 264†

             Administrator-pupil ratio, AB 506

             Alternative schedules, programs of instruction based on, SB 59**

             Certified teachers, number, SB 390

             Child welfare system, AB 132*

             Clark County, assistance to underutilized businesses, AB 174

             Clark County School District, SB 190, AB 396**, AB 506

             Class-size reduction, SB 44, SB 508

             Dementia patients, provision of long-term care, AB 323**

             Disability Services, Office of, SB 164**

             Discipline plans for public schools, AB 218**

             Educational technology grants, SB 191

             Electronic commerce, SB 314**

             Federal Grants Acquisition, Office of, AB 281

             Health Authority, State, SB 289†

             Health care, external reviews, AB 79*

             Health coverage by associations of self-insured private employers, SB 64

             Homeland security, AB 441**

             Homeland Security, Nevada Advisory Committee on, SB 175

             Homelessness, Advisory Committee on, AB 259

             Hospital Patients, Bureau for, AB 137**

             Hospitals receiving referrals from physicians with financial interest, SB 156

             Human Resources, Department of, SB 137**

             Information Technology Advisory Board, AB 88

             Insurance companies, use of consumer credit reports, SB 319*

             Joint enforcement of laws governing transportation and vehicles, AB 195**

             Local improvement districts for certain projects, SB 495**

             Magnet schools, SB 254

             Medicaid, SB 374

             Medical malpractice insurance, SB 122*, SB 250**, SB 292†

             Mental health consortia, AB 6*

             Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, SB 301**

             Minority Health, Division of, SB 462

             Motor vehicle licensing and registration, pilot program, SB 213, SB 384, AB 324**

             Murder and manslaughter cases, AB 13**

             No Child Left Behind Act, reports related to, SB 191

             Prescription drug coverage for certain persons, AB 504*

             Prescription Drugs, Silver State Commission on, AB 307

             Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, State Board of, AB 146**

             Professional Standards in Education Commission, membership, SB 390

             Racial profiling, SB 360

             Regional development districts, SB 328*

             Registry Fund, annual statement, SB 255, AB 232*

             Safe and respectful learning environment in schools, AB 513

             Social studies courses, AB 508

             State Engineer, AB 213**

             Suicide prevention program, statewide, SB 49**

             Superintendent of Public Instruction, SB 191

             Transportation Improvement Program, SB 330

             Traumatic brain injuries program, SB 164†

             Travel Agent Recovery Fund, AB 343*

             Washoe County, flood control projects, SB 490**

             Water entities, review, SB 216**

             Weed control grant program, SB 75

             Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, SB 275

             Wildlife, Division of, SB 420*

      Sales and use tax exemptions, duties, SJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Senate

             Districts, boundaries, AB 375*

             Hall of Fame inductions

                   Jacobsen, Lawrence E., SR 6‡

                   Monroe, Warren L. "Snowy", SR 5‡

             Jacobsen, Lawrence E., honored for service, SB 365, ACR 4‡, SR 6‡

             Majority leader

                   Appointments made by

                          Criminal justice study committee, SCR 32‡

                          Educational Technology, Commission on, SB 68**

                          Higher Education Programs, Committee to Evaluate, AB 203**

                         Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, AB 441**

                          Information Technology Advisory Board, AB 88

                          Interstate Juvenile Supervision, Nevada State Council for, SB 242

                          Labor Relations for State Employees, Board for, AB 65†

                          Limousines, study committee, AB 518†

                          Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, SB 301**

                          Minority Health Division, Advisory Committee, SB 462

                          Mortgage Brokers and Agents, Board for Regulation of, AB 490†

                          Obesity study subcommittee, SCR 13‡

                          Prescription Drugs, Silver State Commission on, AB 307

                          Public Employee-Management Relations Board, AB 65

                          Solar Energy Systems Demonstration Project, Committee for, AB 431†

                          Tax Policy in Nevada, Task Force on, AB 281

                          Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy Committee, SB 509

                          Technological Crime, Advisory Board for Task Force for, SB 300†

                          Telecommunications study advisory committee, ACR 19†

                          Transportation, Committee on, SB 56 of the 71st Session

                   Bill draft requests, time for, AB 542*

                   Consumer's Advocate, reports, SB 421

                   Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy Committee, member, SB 509

             Minority leader

                   Bill draft requests, time for, AB 542*

                   Information Technology Advisory Board, appointments, AB 88

                   Obesity study subcommittee, appointment, SCR 13‡

                   Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy Committee, duties, SB 509

             Raggio, William J., commended for induction into Chapel of Four Chaplains, SCR 1‡

      Session

             Annual sessions, AJR 7

             Convening outside state capital, authority, SJR 9

             Expenses, appropriation, SB 1**

             Special sessions

                   Convening on legislative petition, AJR 7, AJR 13‡

                   Holding outside state capital, authority, SJR 9, AJR 7†

                   Limit on duration and consideration of matters, AJR 7, AJR 13‡

                   Solicitation or acceptance of campaign contributions, AB 541*

                   Vacancy in Governor's office due to catastrophe, convening to fill, AB 441**

      Special License Plates, Commission on, membership, AB 358**

      Standing rules

             Assembly

                   Adoption, AR 3‡

                   Cell phones and pagers, use (Rule 21), AR 3‡

                   Election contests (Rule 45), AR 3‡

                   Joint resolutions (Rule 118), AR 3‡

                   Motions (Rule 60), AR 3‡

                   Standing committees (Rule 40), AR 3‡

             Joint rules

                   Action on bills, time for (Rule 14.3), ACR 1‡

                   Adjournment sine die (Rule 9.5), SCR 26‡

                   Adoption, ACR 1‡

                   Delivery of bill drafts (Rule 16), ACR 1‡

                   Reapportionment, rules repealed, ACR 1‡

             Senate

                   Adoption, SR 1‡

                   General file (Rule 113), SR 1‡

                   Printing of bills (Rule 111), SR 1‡

                   Remarks from the floor (Rule 120), SR 1‡

                   Standing committees (Rule 40), SR 1‡, SR 8‡

      State park transferred to local government, duties, AB 287**

      State parks, monuments or recreational areas, approval of name changes, SB 144**

      Studies (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

      Tobacco settlement proceeds, scholarships or student loans, duties, AJR 10

      University Regents, fixing of term of office, AJR 11‡

LETTERS OF CREDIT

      Construction contracts, security to be provided by certain property owners, AB 316

      Depositories of public money, collateral, SB 447

      Housing Division, issuance, SB 78**

LEWDNESS WITH A CHILD

      Penalties, AB 78*

      Sexual assault of child following previous conviction, penalty, AB 78*

LIBRARIES

      Abstracts of votes, transmittal to public libraries, SB 262*

      Ballot questions regarding public libraries, procedures, AB 293*

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

      Law library board of trustees, recording of proceedings, SB 229

      On-line access licenses, appropriation, SB 185

      School libraries (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      State Library and Archives (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Taxpayers on secured roll, posting of list, AB 533**

LICENSE PLATES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

LIENS

      Aircraft liens, notice to Department of Motor Vehicles unnecessary, SB 161

      Brands and marks, fee, AB 130**

      Common-interest communities, SB 100*, SB 136*, SB 438, AB 43

      Contaminated property, costs of clean-up by state, AB 485**

      Farm products, notice of lien, AB 92*

      Federal lien certificates, fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 92*, AB 243, AB 281

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens

             Actions by claimants, SB 206*

             Awards by court, SB 206*

             Definitions, SB 206*

             Extension of lien, SB 206*

             Foreclosure, SB 206*

             Notices or orders, recording, SB 206*

             Perfection of liens, SB 206*

             Preferred liens, SB 206*

             Prime contractors, recovery and withholdings, SB 206*, AB 317

             Priority of lien, SB 206*

             Release of lien, SB 206*

             Waiver or modification of rights, prohibitions, SB 206*

             Works of improvement, notice of intent to lien, recordation of surety bond, SB 206*

      Medicaid, recovery of benefits paid, AB 445**

      Nuisance abatement, recovery of costs, AB 135**

      Property tax liens, SB 440**, AB 200, AB 442, AB 533**

      Recording, AB 533**

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

      Campaign practices (See also CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

             Special legislative sessions, restrictions on solicitation or acceptance of contributions, AB 541*

      Catastrophic emergencies, duties, AB 441**

      Salary, citizens' commission to fix, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA

      Board of Directors, composition, SB 319*

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

      Computer information transactions, breach of contract, SB 463

      Constructional defect cases, SB 241**, SB 371†, AB 373, AB 449

      Dismissal of action, extension of time to recommence action, AB 40*

      Estates, actions belonging to decedent, SB 207*

      Medical or dental malpractice, SB 97, SB 250†, Initiative Petition

      Products liability, AB 9

      Securities, civil and criminal limitations, AB 163

      Silicone injections or implants, revival of certain actions, AB 50

      Terrorism, SB 38, AB 250**

LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANIES

      Annual lists, AB 536

      Articles of organization, contents, SB 436*

      Deposits, solicitations made in state, acceptance, SB 436*

      Dissolution, effect on constructional defect actions, AB 446

      Filing of documents, requirements, fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, SB 509, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Foreign companies, duties, AB 536

      Gaming entities, acquisition or disposition of interest, SB 432

      Judgment creditors, satisfaction of, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Meetings, notice, SB 436*

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges, procedures, SB 436*

      Officers and employees

             Industrial insurance coverage of managers, AB 185**

             Powers, SB 436*

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

      Transacting business in state, acts excluded, SB 436*

LIMITED OR LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual lists, AB 536

      Deposits, solicitations made in state, acceptance, SB 436*

      Filing of documents, requirements, fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, SB 509, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Foreign partnerships, duties, AB 536

      Gaming entities, acquisition or disposition of interest, SB 432

      Judgment creditors, satisfaction of, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Limited-liability limited partnerships, registration, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges, procedures, SB 436*

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

      Transacting business in state, acts excluded, SB 436*

LIMOUSINES

      Allocation, legislative study, AB 518**

      Annual fees, AB 518**

      Drivers

             Conditions of employment, SB 192

             Conduct while on duty, standards, SB 192

             Definition, SB 192

             Fingerprints, submission, SB 192

             Permits, SB 192

             Physician's certificate, SB 192

             Prohibited acts, SB 192

             Safety belts, use, AB 226†

             Training regarding disabilities, SB 192

      Impoundment of vehicles, SB 192

      Legislative study of mass transit needs, SCR 31‡

      Passengers, use of safety belts, minors in front seat prohibited, AB 226†

LINCOLN COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Fairgrounds, funding for restoration, SB 144**, AB 31

      State Public Defender, fees for services, SB 504**

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Consolidation with Clark County School District, AB 264†

LINCOLN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Creation, SB 336**

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

      Highly hazardous substances, applicability of laws, SB 127*

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, BOARD FOR REGULATION OF

      Audio recordings of proceedings, public records, SB 229

      State Budget Act, exemption, SB 173**

LIVESTOCK

      Appropriation of public water (See WATER)

      Diseased animals

             Development of plan for joint enforcement of laws, AB 195**

             Quarantine, reimbursement for destroyed animals, SB 486**

      Feral livestock, control, SB 486**

      Grazing lands (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)

      Organic agricultural products, certification of producers and handlers, AB 75**

      Pasturing in cemetery, crime repealed, AB 10*

      Personal property tax exemption removed, SB 293

      Sheep (See SHEEP)

      Tax to promote beef, repeal, SB 486**

LOANS

      Deferred deposits (See DEFERRED DEPOSIT SERVICES)

      Energy conservation, program to purchase equipment for, AB 314

      Installment loans (See INSTALLMENT LOANS)

      Obstetricians, loan repayment program, appropriation, AB 404

      Real property, loans secured by

             Disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

             Unfair lending practices, AB 284*

      Student loans

             Education students, establishment of program, appropriation, AB 264†

             Nursing student program, appropriation, SB 448

             Tobacco settlement proceeds, use, AJR 10

LOBBYISTS

      LCB professional services, prohibited acts regarding requests for, SB 221*

      Monthly reports, regulations, penalties, AB 542*

      Special sessions, restrictions on contributions, AB 541*

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

      Board, name change, composition and duties, AB 65

      Discrimination prohibited, AB 65

      Elections, representation by employee organizations, AB 545

      Fair share agreements, AB 182

      Mandatory bargaining, scope, AB 264†

      School personnel

             Binding arbitration abolished, AB 279

             Strikes, authority, prohibited acts, AB 65, AB 279

             Suspensions, demotions and dismissals, arbitration, waiver or change of provisions by agreement, AB 354

      Strikes, authority, prohibited acts, AB 65, AB 279

      Trust funds for health and welfare benefits, requirements, AB 388**

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE, COMMITTEE ON

      Incorporated towns, duties, SB 347

      Public utilities acquired by local governments, duties, SB 442, AB 361**

      Salary increases for certain elected officers, waivers, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

      Sample advisory ballot questions, duties, SB 449*

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES

      Appropriations, unlawful expenditures of money in excess of amount appropriated, exceptions, AB 149**

      Audit reports, contents, SB 429**

      Bonds and other obligations

             Consolidation of local governments, payment of bonded indebtedness, SB 441

             Funds to stabilize operation of local government, use, SB 447

             Investment and reinvestment of proceeds by large municipalities, SB 141**

             Performing arts centers, financing, AB 554

             Professional sports stadiums, financing, SB 497**, AB 554

             Regional transportation projects, SB 237**, AB 455

             Special districts, pledge of revenue for payment of certain bonds, SB 467**

             Tax levies approved by voters exempt from limit on total tax levy, SB 474

             Water authority bonds, acquisition by county, SB 140**

      City-county relief tax (See CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX)

      Depositories of public money, requirements, SB 447

      Enterprise funds, use, SB 452**

      Ethics Commission, assessments for support, AB 551**

      Forfeiture accounts, use of proceeds, AB 549**

      Governmental services tax (See GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX)

      Infrastructure tax (See INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR)

      Investments, SB 141**, SB 447

      Limit on revenue from taxes ad valorem, exemptions, AB 199**

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account

             Allocations, SB 469**

             Commercial area vitalization projects, distributions, AB 499

             Deduction from allocations for certain claims, AB 551**

             Deposits, AB 387

      Pari-mutuel wagering, transfer of portion of licensing fees to certain counties, SB 3**

      Property tax (See also PROPERTY TAX)

             Combined tax rate, certification, SB 468, SB 474

             Consolidation of local governments, payment of bonded indebtedness, SB 441

             Distribution of certain local revenue to state, SB 308

             Exemption of certain levies from total ad valorem tax levy, SB 238, SB 468, SB 474, AB 243, AB 281

             Financial emergencies, levy, SB 238, SB 468, SB 474, AB 243, AB 281

      Public transit fund, sources, use, SB 237**

      Sales tax, imposition in financial emergencies, AB 514*

      School districts (See SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Special districts, conditional exemptions from annual audit requirement, AB 149**

      Stabilize operation of local government, funds to, use in small counties, SB 447

      Trust funds for health and welfare benefits, SB 28**, AB 388**

      Utilities, local entities to make payments in lieu of taxes upon acquisition of expansion, SB 442, AB 361**

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING

      Bids

             Local bidders, preferences, AB 483

             Recreational facilities, certain advertising contracts exempt from laws, SB 146**

             Safety equipment for fire or law enforcement agency, exemption, AB 147**

             Vendors contracting with government agencies, agreements exempt, SB 146**

      Clark County, award of contracts to underutilized businesses, AB 174

      Counties less than 100,000, advertising and award of contracts, AB 86*

      Energy conservation in public buildings, contracts with qualified service companies, AB 398**

      Governing bodies and members, contracts between, AB 539**

      Joinder or use of contracts of another state, authority, SB 146**

      Performance or delivery date, consideration in award of contracts, AB 147**

      Private sources of procurement, legislative intent, SB 406

      Response agencies, purchase of information or communication system, AB 441**

      Sales tax, imposition on items purchased for resale to public, SB 404

LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAX ACT OF 1991

      Distribution of certain taxes, SB 308

      Motor vehicle fuel, use of taxes on, SB 293

      Sales tax, imposition, refunds, AB 514*

LOCAL GOVERNMENT TAX ACT OF 1993

      Distribution of certain taxes, SB 308

LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS

      Art projects, acquisition, procedures, SB 495**

      Commercial area vitalization projects, restrictions on tax distributions, AB 499

      Maintenance districts, creation, assessments, AB 499

      Tourism and entertainment projects, acquisition, procedures, SB 495**

LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX

      Abatement for eligible machinery or equipment used by certain new or expanded businesses, SB 293, SB 473**, AB 356†

      Collection

             Costs of collection, reimbursement, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281, AB 387

             Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, provisions to carry out, AB 514*

      Credit for business within zone for economic development, removal, SB 293

      Definitions, SB 293

      Exemptions

             Aircraft, engines and components, exemption removed, SB 293, AB 514*

             Animals and plants intended for human consumption, feed and fertilizer, exemption removed, SB 293

             Charitable, educational or religious organizations

                   Contractors for organizations, removal of exemption for property sold to or used by, SB 293

                   Health care, delivery through hospital or medical facility, SB 353**

                   Loaned or donated personal property, exemption removed, SB 293

                   Sales of personal property by or to, exemption removed, SB 293

             Claims, requirements, AB 514*

             Constitutional requirements for enactment, SJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Containers, exemption removed, SB 293

             Electricity generation, utilization of renewable energy resources, SB 489**

             Farm machinery and equipment, exemption removed, SB 293, AB 514*

             Fuel used to propel motor vehicle, exemption removed, SB 293

             Government purchases for resale to public, exemption removed, SB 404

             Governmental entities, personal property sold, loaned or donated to, SB 293

             Lease of certain purchased property to exempt entity, SB 313**

             Manufactured homes and mobile homes, exemption removed, SB 293

             Medicines and medical devices for older persons, AB 351

             Motor vehicles transferred between governmental entities, SB 313**

             Newspapers, exemption removed, SB 293, AB 387

             Occasional sales of tangible personal property, exemption removed, SB 293

             Public works contracts, personal property used for performance, exemption removed, SB 293

             Racing vehicles, engines and parts, exemption removed, SB 293, AB 514*

             Solar thermal energy systems and solar lighting systems, SB 489**

             Textbooks sold within University System, exemption removed, SB 293

             Used vehicle taken in trade, exemption removed, AB 387

             Vessels sold to nonresidents or taken in trade, SB 464*

             Works of fine art for public display, exemption removed, SB 293, AB 514*

      Joint and several liability for payment, AB 531**

      Local improvements, pledge of certain revenues for art, tourism and entertainment projects, SB 495**

      Motor vehicles, computation of tax on occasional sales, repeal, AB 514*

      Sellers' permits, fees, SB 238, AB 243

      Vessels, tax on occasional sales, SB 464†

LONG-TERM CARE

      Facilities (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR

      Board of Examiners for Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care

             Assisted living facilities, duties, AB 326†

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Composition, AB 326†

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

      Dementia, continuing education requirements, AB 323**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 323**, AB 337

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Renewal, prerequisites, AB 323**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 323**, AB 481

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

LOTTERIES

      Multistate lotteries, participation by state, AJR 2

      Operation by state, AJR 1

LOW-INCOME HOUSING (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

LUNG DISEASES

      Occupational disease coverage for certain employees, SB 184†, AB 479

LURING A CHILD

      Sexual assault of or lewdness with a child following previous conviction, penalty, AB 78*

      Unlawful acts, penalties, SB 300**, SB 394**, SB 460**

LURING A MENTALLY ILL PERSON

      Unlawful acts, penalties, SB 394**

LYON COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Odeon Hall, appropriation for purchase, SB 380

      Silver Springs Water and Sewer District, creation, AB 363

      Western Nevada Development District, designation, SB 328*

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Performance audit, AB 162

                                                                    M

MACHINE GUNS (See also FIREARMS)

      Manufacture, import, sale, giving or lending unlawful, penalty, SB 199*

MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRAIN

      Commission (See CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SUPER SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION)

      Legislative study, SCR 31‡

MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE OR NONFEASANCE

      Occupational licensing board or commission members, penalties, SB 310*

MALPRACTICE (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

MANAGED CARE

      Applicability of laws, AB 320*

      Clinical trials or studies, coverage for treatment, AB 502*

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

      Colorectal cancer screening, coverage, SB 183*

      Continuous treatment by provider, coverage, AB 261, AB 320*

      Dispute resolution procedures, requirements, SB 171, AB 79*

      Health care providers

             Contracts, required and prohibited provisions, SB 97, AB 320*

             Motor vehicle insurance, prohibited acts related to, AB 280

             Panel of providers, fee for inclusion prohibited, SB 163, AB 320*

             Schedule of payments, receipt, SB 163, AB 320*

      HMO's (See HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS)

      Independent review of adverse determinations, SB 23, SB 171, AB 79*

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Medical directors, qualifications, SB 281*

      Preauthorized care, coverage, AB 269

      Quality improvement committee, qualifications of director, SB 281*

MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, DIVISION OF (See MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF)

MANSLAUGHTER

      District attorneys, reports to Supreme Court, AB 13**

      Employers, receipt of information on voluntary manslaughter, SB 303, AB 155**

MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS

      Certificates of occupancy, issuance, AB 262**

      Installation, inspection and enforcement, AB 262**

      Property tax, classification as real property, AB 262**

MANUFACTURED HOME DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Account for Education and Recovery, fees, claims against, AB 212**

      Agreements with licensed providers of services, authority, AB 262**

      Background checks of licensees, procedures, AB 155**

      Deceptive trade practices, applicability of laws, AB 262**

      Felony convictions, grounds for discipline, AB 55**, AB 337

      License fees, AB 212**

      Limited servicemen, scope of work, AB 262**

      Sales, disclosures, SB 204*

MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS

      Closure of park, payment for costs of moving certain homes, AB 498**

      Construction contracts, security requirements for certain works of improvement, SB 206*

      Conversion to individually owned lots, procedures, AB 245*, AB 498**

      Deposits

             Park facilities, tenant's exclusive use, AB 498**

             Refunds, calculation of interest, AB 498**

      Disclosure regarding crimes or diseases immaterial to transaction, SB 204*

      Energy conservation, loan program to purchase equipment for, AB 314

      Eviction, expedited proceedings, causes, AB 498**

      Fees or charges, prohibited acts, AB 184

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

      Managers and assistant managers, continuing education, AB 498**

      Methamphetamine manufacture near park, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Nonprofit organizations, membership on boards of directors, AB 230**

      Office hours or landlord's availability, posting of notice, AB 498**

      Profitability of park, preparation and dissemination of annual statement, AB 352

      Rent

             Increase, procedure, AB 184

             Nonpayment, eviction, AB 498**

             Review Board, creation, duties, AB 184

      Rental agreements

             Prospective tenants, right to review, AB 498**

             Termination by landlord, grounds, AB 498**

      Sales of older homes in parks, disclosures, AB 352

      Set up and installation of homes, duties of landlords and tenants, AB 498**

      Sign containing contact information for Division, posting, AB 498**

      Water meters, requirement for individual meters, AB 230**

      Zoning regulation, restriction or boundary, notice of hearings, SB 30, SB 176*

MANUFACTURED HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES

      Actions against licensees, payments from Account for Education and Recovery, AB 212†

      County water or sewer services, collection of delinquent fees, SB 54**

      Deceptive trade practices, applicability of laws, AB 262**

      Energy conservation, loan program to purchase equipment for, AB 314

      Firearms, unlawful discharge, SB 40*

      Homesteads (See HOMESTEADS)

      Installation, sale or occupancy services, performance, AB 262**

      Methamphetamine manufacture near residence, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Sales and use taxes, exemption removed, SB 293

      Sales, disclosures

             Methamphetamine manufacture on premises, SB 204*

             Older homes, AB 352

MANUFACTURERS AND MANUFACTURING

      Cigarettes (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Controlled substances, possession of materials to manufacture, SB 394**

      Dairy plants (See DAIRIES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS)

      Explosives and highly hazardous substances, regulation, investigation of accidents, SB 67, SB 127*

      Extremely hazardous materials, fees for manufacture, SB 201†, AB 486

      Industrial machinery and equipment, supplier-dealer relationships, AB 369†

      Machine guns or silencers, unlawful acts, SB 199*

      Methamphetamine, additional penalty for certain violations, AB 33*

      Motor vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

      Pharmaceutical companies, reports, licensure, SB 387*, SB 425*

      Switchblade knives, issuance of permits, SB 199*, AB 423

      Universal energy charge, exemption for electrolytic-manufacturing processes removed, SB 121

MAPS AND PLATS (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

MARIJUANA (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Driving under the influence, penalties, AB 362

      Medical marijuana

             Definitions, AB 130**, AB 503

             Osteopathic physicians, applicability of laws, SB 281*, AB 130**, AB 503

             Propagation facilities, use of single facility by two persons, AB 503

             Registry identification cards, qualifications, contents and fees, AB 130**, AB 503

      State parks, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 282

MARINAS

      Washoe County, use of fuel tax proceeds for certain projects, SB 237**, AB 455

MARLETTE LAKE WATER SYSTEM

      Advisory Committee abolished, SB 216**, AB 164

      Legislative Committee for Review and Oversight, creation, SB 216**

MARRIAGE

      Annulment, effect on revocable inter vivos trusts, AB 101*

      Commissioner of civil marriages, office hours in Clark County, AB 94**

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, denial, suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Problem Gambling, Board to Certify Counselors on, representation, SB 349

      Professional corporations to provide mental health services, formation, SB 65**

MARTIAL ARTS STUDIOS

      Regulation, AB 478

MASS TRANSIT (See PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS)

MASSAGE THERAPY

      Licensing and regulation, SB 338

MASTERS

      Constructional defect cases, SB 241**

      Criminal proceedings in district court, powers generally, AB 133**

MATERIAL WITNESSES (See also WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

      Duties, admissibility of certain evidence in proceedings against, AB 61

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH, ADVISORY BOARD ON

      Fetal alcohol syndrome, duties, Advisory Subcommittee abolished, SB 307*

MAYHEM

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

MECHANICS' AND MATERIALMEN'S LIENS (See LIENS)

MEDIATION

      Constructional defect cases, SB 241**

      State employee organizations, AB 65

MEDICAID

      Assessments on nursing facilities, use for Medicaid reimbursements, AB 395**

      Children's medical care and higher-level placements, appropriation, AB 469**

      Community-based services for persons with disabilities

             Administration of program, SB 164**

             Study of use of Medicaid benefits to cover costs of services, SB 137**

      Continuous treatment by health care provider, coverage, AB 261, AB 320*

      Eligibility, agreements with Federal Government regarding determination, SB 138

      Foster children, coverage, AB 5

      Health care facilities, reimbursements for staffing violations, AB 313†

      Hospitals, payments for treating disproportionate share of patients, SB 235, AB 297, AB 482**

      Institutional long-term care

             Dementia, coverage, AB 323**

             Nonfederal share of costs, payment by state in certain counties, AB 482†

      Legislative study, SB 289**

      Long-term care, eligibility of certain senior citizens repealed, AB 445**

      Management Information System, reversion of appropriation extended, AB 255**

      Medicaid Budget Account, appropriation, SB 235

      Prescription drug coverage

             Antiretroviral drugs, restrictions on access prohibited, AB 384**, AB 430

             Changes to prescriptions, prohibited acts, SB 374

             Discriminatory acts prohibited, SB 374

             Drug Use Review Board, duties, AB 384**

             Drug Utilization Review Board, creation, duties, SB 321

             List of preferred drugs, requirements, AB 384**

             Management techniques, use, prohibited acts, SB 374

             Medicaid waiver to extend coverage to certain persons, AB 504*

             Mental illness, restrictions on access to drug prohibited, AB 384**, AB 430

             Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, creation, duties, AB 384**

             Prior authorization requirements, procedures, SB 321, SB 374, AB 384**

             Rebates or other program benefits from manufacturers, negotiations, AB 384†

             Step therapy, use, AB 384**

      Recovery of benefits paid, AB 445**

      School districts, provision of health services, AB 264†

      State's share of caseload and county-match requirements, appropriation, AB 471**

      Statewide informational and referral system, establishment, SB 239, SCR 11‡

      Transfer of certain duties to Department of Human Resources, AB 501*

MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES

      Assisted living, facilities for, licensing and regulation, AB 326*

      Aversive intervention, definitions, use on persons with disabilities, AB 500

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

      Communicable diseases, emergency isolation or quarantine, SB 82**

      Dependent, facilities for the

             Definition, AB 326†

             Mental health facilities, privileges of psychologists, SB 326

      Fire safety, governmental duties, SB 458

      Fishing permits, issuance, SB 420*

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Heart transplant facility, study, appropriations, AB 333

      Home health care agencies, surety bonds, SB 84**

      Hospitals (See HOSPITALS)

      Industrial insurance treatment, submission of claims for payment, SB 168**

      Intermediate care or skilled nursing, facilities for

             Assessments, imposition and use, AB 395**

             Dementia, continuing education requirements, long-term care, AB 323**

             Prescriptions, reissuance of unused drugs, SB 327*

             Surety bonds, filing and amount, SB 84**

      License fees, installment payments, SB 412**

      Medical gas systems, regulation, SB 458

      Mental health facilities (See also RURAL HEALTH)

             Employees, prohibited acts, ineligibility for employment, AB 500

             Inpatient, privileges of psychologists, SB 326

      Mobile units, exceptions to regulation as medical facility, SB 96**

      Nursing facility administrators (See LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR)

      Records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Referrals to facilities in which physician has financial interest, SB 156

      Sales tax exemption for certain facilities, SB 353**

      Spine centers, referrals, licensure, SB 156

      Staffing requirements, study, AB 313*

      Visitation rights of patients, SB 386**

MEDICAL BILLS

      Insured patients, limitation on collection of fees from, AB 70

      Major hospitals, acceptance of payments for care of diverted patients, SB 95

      Non-indigent patients, hospital fee below cost of service prohibited, public information, SB 284

      Trauma centers, reduction of charges for certain insured patients, AB 228

MEDICAL EDUCATION COUNCIL OF NEVADA

      Creation, SB 188

MEDICAL LABORATORIES

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Expert witnesses, reports in lieu of appearances, SB 433

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Results of examinations, disclosure, SB 24**

      Technicians, assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

MEDICAL MARIJUANA (See MARIJUANA)

 

MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE

      Attorneys' fees, limitation, SB 97†, AB 9, Initiative Petition

      Bond or other security, posting by certain plaintiffs, SB 272

      Damages

             Collateral sources, effect, evidence, SB 97†, AB 9, AB 187, Initiative Petition

             Exemptions from execution, SB 70*

             Future economic damages, payment, SB 97†, AB 9, Initiative Petition

             Itemization of award of damages, AB 9, AB 187

             Liability of insurers, AB 320†

             Noneconomic damages

                   Limitation, several liability, SB 97, SB 257, AB 9, AB 187, Initiative Petition

                   Treatises and other publications, use by trier of fact, SB 257

             Prior payments by or on behalf of defendant, reduction of damages, AB 9

      Dismissal of action, provision repealed, SB 97

      District courts, statistical reports, SB 250†

      Insurance

             Benefit penalties, recovery by certain health care providers, SB 250†

             Claims-made policies, extended reporting endorsements, SB 122*, SB 250**

             Closed claims, duties of Insurance Division, reports, AB 453*

             Extended reporting endorsements, offering required, SB 250**

             Insurers

                   Duties, penalties, SB 97, SB 250**, AB 320*, AB 453*

                   Essential medical specialties, restrictions on termination or cancellation of policies, SB 122*, AB 320*

                   Reports regarding claims, SB 97, SB 250**, AB 453*

                   Rights and responsibilities, SB 122*, SB 250**, AB 320*

                   Withdrawal of certain insurers from market, procedures, SB 122†, AB 320*

             Obstetrics

                   Basis for premiums, SB 122*

                   Subsidies for certain providers of prenatal care, SB 188, SB 389

             Rates and premiums

                   Average rate for premium, determination, AB 320†

                   Disclosures to providers concerning underwriting decisions, AB 320*

                   Exemptions from rate procedure laws, prohibition, SB 122*, AB 320*

                   Increase in rates, procedures, SB 97, SB 122*, SB 250†, AB 320*

                   Intervention or providing testimony in hearings, authorization, SB 122*, AB 320*

                   Reduction in premiums for certain policies, SB 97, SB 250**

             Refusal to issue policy, disclosures to provider, AB 320*

             Settlement agreements, confidentiality restricted, SB 122*

             Studies, SB 122*, SB 250†, SB 292**

             Subsidies for certain providers, SB 188, SB 250†, SB 389

             Tail coverage

                   Offering by certain insurers required, SB 122†

                   Premiums, inclusion of formulas in policies, SB 250†

      Judgments, review by Insurance Division, AB 320*

      Limitation of actions, SB 97, SB 250†, Initiative Petition

      Notice of intent to file action, duties, SB 250†

      Reports to licensing boards, availability on Internet, SB 250**, SB 257

      Screening panels, creation, SB 97, AB 300

      Settlements

             Agreements, confidentiality restricted, SB 122*

             Conferences, attendance by defendant and insurer, AB 320†

             Demands, certain information and independent counsel to be provided defendant, SB 122†, AB 320*

             Review by Insurance Division, AB 320*

MEDICAL RECORDS

      Children's records, accessibility to parents, AB 54

      Criminal offenders, exchange of records between state agencies, SB 90**

      Deceased patients, certain persons authorized to access records, SB 24*

      Elder abuse, inspection of records by law enforcement agencies, AB 59

      Laboratory reports, disclosure, SB 24**

      Power of attorney for access to records, notice of rights, SB 24†

MEDICAL RESEARCH

      Burglary of research facilities, penalty, AB 191

      Guardians, authority over ward's treatment, AB 365*

MEDICARE

      Prescription drugs and pharmacy services, coverage, AJR 15‡

MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Agendas and other materials, receipt via e-mail, AB 409**

      Applicability of laws, SB 229

      Arts Council, Nevada, Board, AB 224**

      Audio recordings, requirements, SB 229

      Closed meetings, notice, disclosure of minutes, SB 229

      Collective bargaining by state employees, applicability of laws, AB 65

      Constructional Defect Commission, applicability of laws, SB 371

      County ballot questions, laws inapplicable, AB 125*

      County commissioner meetings outside county seat, notice, AB 46*

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, AB 441**

      Information Technology Advisory Board, AB 88

      Malpractice screening panels, SB 97, AB 300

      Medical Examiners, Board of, SB 229†, SB 250**

      Minutes, posting, retention, SB 229

      Nevada Homeland Security Advisory Committee, applicability of laws, SB 175

      Notice

             E-mail, use, AB 409**

             Requirements, SB 229

      Organic Agricultural Products, Advisory Council for, AB 75**

      Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, SB 229

      Public comment before certain votes required, SB 229

      Public Utilities Commission, SB 102†

      Rural agricultural residential common-interest communities, SB 100*

      Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition, SB 79**

      Sparks room tax, deliberations regarding, AB 205**

      Voting, effect of abstention by member of certain public bodies, SB 16**

      Welfare Board, State, AB 501*

MEMORIALS (See RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS)

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

 

MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS

      Clark County, appropriation to establish mental health component, SB 151

      Client defined, SB 179**

      Eighth Judicial District, funding for mental health court, AB 238

      Fishing permits, issuance, SB 420*

      Laughlin Family Resource Center, appropriation, AB 183

      Mental health consortia, duties regarding plans for services to emotionally disturbed children, AB 6*

      Minors, problems recognized and screenings urged, ACR 31

      Prescriptions, reissuance of unused drugs, SB 327*

      Psychiatry, license to practice in certain mental health centers, SB 133**

      Psychologists, privileges at facilities, SB 326

      Rural clinics

             Authority of nurses to dispense dangerous drugs, SB 83**

             Supplemental appropriation, SB 408**

MENTAL HEALTH PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Creation, SB 301**

MENTALLY ILL PERSONS (See also HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

      Admission to mental health facilities

             Defendants acquitted by reason of insanity, procedure, AB 156**

             Emergency admissions

                   Medical treatment in medical facility other than hospital, SB 94**

                   Period of detention, SB 179**

             Guardians, powers, AB 365*

      Allegedly mentally ill persons, examination and transfer, SB 179**

      Aversive intervention, definitions, use by medical facilities, AB 500

      Criminal proceedings

             Competency of defendants

                   Certification of providers of reports or evaluations, SB 403, AB 156**

                   Determination, SB 89**

                   Treatment to competency, SB 179**

             Court programs, administrative assessments to fund, SB 108, AB 29**

             Evaluation and treatment of defendants, exchange of records, SB 90**

             First degree murder

                   Mitigating circumstances, AB 14

                   Questionnaires relating to cases, AB 13†

             Insanity defense reinstated, procedure after verdict, AB 156**

             Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

             Overcrowded jails, commitments to mental health facilities, AB 303

             Sound mind, persons considered of, AB 156**

      Firearms, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 199*

      Incapacitated minors, injury by other minors, liability, AB 385

      Luring a mentally ill person, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 394**

      Medicaid coverage for prescription drugs, prohibited acts, AB 384**, AB 430

      Mental illness defined, SB 179**

      Minors, problems recognized and screenings urged, ACR 31

      Osteopathic physicians, examinations by, SB 281*

      Unlawful contact with, penalty, SB 394**

      Voting rights, AJR 14, AJR 3 of the 71st session‡

MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS (See also HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

      Aversive intervention, definitions, use by medical facilities, AB 500

      Criminal defendants, treatment programs, transfer of cases, SB 179**

      First degree murder, procedures, death penalty prohibited, AB 15*

      Incapacitated minors, injury by other minors, liability, AB 385

      Sign regarding consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, posting by food establishments, SB 307*

      Voting rights, AJR 14, AJR 3 of the 71st session‡

MERCHANTS (See GROCERY STORES; RETAIL SALES ESTABLISHMENTS)

MESQUITE, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      High school, financing for renovation, SB 152, SB 507**

      Mesquite Project, support expressed and backers commended, SCR 40‡

METHAMPHETAMINE (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Manufacture, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Real property transactions, disclosure regarding manufacture of drugs, SB 204*

METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Ballot questions, procedures, AB 293*, AB 552**

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Racial profiling (See RACIAL PROFILING)

      Resort hotel security, release of certain information to, SB 41

      Suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 5‡

      Taxation, authority to propose ballot question for additional levy, SB 334**

MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE

      Adjutant General, duties regarding educational benefits, SB 306

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Supplemental appropriation, SB 493**

MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS (See also DAIRIES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS)

      Fluid milk products, regulations, AB 111*

MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

MINERAL COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Western Nevada Development District, designation, SB 328*

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

MINERAL RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON

      Audio recordings of proceedings, duties, SB 229

MINES AND MINERALS

      Affidavits of labor and claims, recording, AB 533**

      Permits for exploration projects or mining operations, surety requirements, AB 321

      Tailings ponds, permit fees, SB 420*

MINISTERS

      Child abuse reports, confessor-confessant exemption removed, SB 223

      Legislative religious services, compensation, ACR 28‡

MINORITIES

      Clark County, programs to assist underutilized businesses, AB 174

      Community redevelopment, employment plans, AB 456

      Discrimination (See DISCRIMINATION)

      Division of Minority Health, creation, SB 462

      Equal Pay Day recognized and fair pay practices urged, ACR 17‡

      Indians (See INDIANS)

      Latino Research and Advocacy, Institute for, establishment, AB 382

      Legislative study of employment and housing opportunities, SB 249

      Medical and dental scholarships, appropriation, SB 101

      Motor vehicle sales forms, availability in Spanish, AB 223*

      Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs, creation, SB 249

      Racial profiling (See RACIAL PROFILING)

      School pupils with limited English proficiency, achievement tests, SB 191, AB 179

      State employment, waiver of state immunity regarding federal labor laws, AB 341

MINORS

      Abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Adoption (See ADOPTION)

      Alcohol (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Amber Alert System, creation, AB 322**

      Birth defects, appropriation for statewide information system, SB 98

      Child care (See CHILD CARE)

      Cigarettes (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Contracts for artistic, creative or athletic services or intellectual property, petition for judicial approval, AB 288*

      Custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Death penalty, minimum age for sentencing, AB 118

      Driving under the influence (See also DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

             Study urged, SCR 15‡

      Fishing permits, issuance to certain entities, SB 420*

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

      Identification cards, renewal fees, SB 483*

      Incapacitated minors, injury by other minors, liability, AB 385

      Lewdness with a child, penalties, AB 78*

      Luring minors, unlawful acts, SB 300**, SB 394**, SB 460**

      Medical records of deceased minor, access by parent or guardian, SB 24*

      Mental illness, problem recognized and screening urged, ACR 31

      Methamphetamine manufacture in presence of minor, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Motor vehicles

             Child restraint devices and safety belts (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

             Drivers' licenses (See DRIVERS' LICENSES)

             Leaving child unattended in vehicle, penalty, SB 17

             Taxicabs or limousines, restrictions on riding in, AB 226†

             Transportation of passengers under 18, restrictions, liability, SB 256

      Sexual assault of minor under 16, penalties, AB 62, AB 78*

      Support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, adoption, SB 43*

      Unlawful contact with a child, penalty, SB 394**

      Unsafe products, prohibitions against sale, lease or use, AB 386

      Welfare (See CHILD WELFARE)

MISDEMEANORS (See CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS; GROSS MISDEMEANORS)

MOAPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Board, residency requirements, AB 412

      Election procedures, AB 125*

      Taxes, distribution, SB 308

MOBILE HOME DEALERS (See MANUFACTURED HOME DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

 

MOBILE HOME PARKS (See MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

MOBILE HOMES (See MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES)

MOBILE UNITS

      Regulation as medical facility, exceptions, SB 96**

MODULAR HOUSING (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS)

MOLD CONTROL

      Insurance coverage, requirements, SB 131†

      Legislative study, SB 131

      Licensure of persons engaged in activities relating to, SB 132

MOLESTATION

      Prohibited acts against certain children and mentally ill persons, SB 394**

      School personnel, immorality defined, forfeiture of rights of employment, SB 460**

MONEY ORDERS

      Issuers of instruments for transmission or payment of money, assessments, AB 493**

MONOPOLIES

      Investigated corporations, duties, SB 124*

      Prohibitions, SB 399

      Telecommunications, prohibited acts by PAR carriers, SB 400**

MONORAILS

      Las Vegas Monorail Company, audit and performance reports, SB 362**

      Legislative study of mass transit needs, SCR 31‡

      Stations, advertising, use of certain revenue, AB 444*

MORTGAGE AGENTS AND BROKERS

      Advertising spokesperson for broker, liability, AB 490**

      Applicability of laws, AB 490**

      Assessments, AB 490**, AB 493**

      Board for the Regulation of Mortgage Brokers and Agents, creation, AB 490†

      Certificates of exemption, AB 490**

      Continuing education, AB 490**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Division of Mortgage Lending, creation, duties, AB 490**

      Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Agents, requirement, AB 490*

             Brokers, renewal, AB 490**

             Denial, suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Inactive status, AB 490**

      Relations between agents and brokers, AB 490*

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

MORTGAGE BANKERS

      Licensure and regulation, AB 490**, AB 492

 

MORTGAGE COMPANIES

      Assessments, AB 490**, AB 493**

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Qualifications, AB 55**, AB 337

             Suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Loans secured by real property, disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

      Redesignated mortgage bankers, AB 490**

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

      Unfair lending practices, civil and criminal liability, AB 284*

MORTGAGES

      Construction contracts, security to be provided by certain property owners, AB 316

      Loans secured by real property, disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

      Recording, AB 533**

      Unfair lending practices, AB 284*

MOTION PICTURE THEATERS

      Cigarette vending machines, prohibited placement, AB 96

      Smoking prohibited on premises, AB 96

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

MOTOR CARRIERS

      Advertising, prohibited acts, remedies, SB 192, AB 518**

      Allowing employees to violate laws, penalty, SB 192

      Animals, unlawful transport of diseased animals, SB 486**

      Annual fees, SB 192

      Certificates of public convenience and necessity

             Applications, fees, SB 192†

             Issuance, SB 192, AB 518**

             Modification, SB 192, AB 518**

             Suspension or revocation, SB 192

      Combinations of vehicles

             Exceeding 70 feet, regulation, AB 83*

             Exceeding 80,000 pounds, annual fee, AB 83*

             Highways, required use of extreme right lanes, SB 157

             Split weighing, SB 485*

      Emission control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Filing fees, increase, SB 192

      Hazardous materials transport (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Highway Watch, participants and sponsors commended, ACR 22‡

      Highways, required use of extreme right lanes, SB 157

      Intoxicating liquors, importation, SB 373*

      License plates for support of agriculture, issuance, AB 192**

      Loads dropping, sifting, leaking or escaping from vehicle, fines, SB 356

      Moving companies, impoundment of vehicles, SB 192

      Public Safety, Department of, powers and duties, SB 478**

      Registration of vehicles

             Fees, calculation, AB 265

             Fleet vehicles, electronic filings, SB 405*

             Governmental services tax, reduction for initial registration, AB 30**

      Safety inspections, development of plan for joint enforcement of laws, AB 195**

      Semitrailers or trailers

             Alternative limitations on weight, repeal, AB 83*

             Brake requirements for lawful sales, SB 25

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Tires, maximum load weights and minimum number per axle, SB 481*

      Tow cars (See TOW CAR OPERATORS)

      Traffic laws (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Unlawful acts, penalties, SB 192, AB 518**

      Weighting of certain vehicles or combinations of vehicles, SB 485*

MOTOR OIL (See also PETROLEUM PRODUCTS)

      Recycling and disposal, regulation, AB 447

      Standards for products used in internal combustion engines, adoption, AB 36*

MOTOR SPORTS

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Claims against bonds or deposits, procedures, AB 417

      Consignment sales, duties, penalty for violations, SB 69, AB 221*

      Franchises

             Recreational vehicles, coverage under franchise provisions, SB 355

             Termination or discontinuance, compensation to dealer, SB 355

      Industrial machinery and equipment, supplier-dealer relationships, AB 369†

      Licensing and registration of vehicles, powers, AB 434

      Reports of sale or lease, processing fee, SB 501*

      Sales forms, provision in Spanish, AB 223*

      Salvage vehicles, sales or leases, AB 325*

      Trailers, brake requirements for lawful sales, SB 25

MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES

      Cities and counties, levy of additional tax, AB 364

      County motor vehicle fuel tax (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX)

      Deficiency determinations, notice, request for extension of time, SB 471*

      Discontinuance, sale or transfer of business, duties, SB 471*

      Distribution of certain proceeds among counties, AB 516**

      Licensure, SB 471*

      Payments

             Credit card, debit card or electronic transfer, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

             Delinquencies, SB 471*

             Dishonored checks, fees, effect, SB 471*

             Holding amount collected in trust for State, SB 471*

      Rate, annual adjustment for inflation, AB 516†

      Rebate for certain retailers operating at competitive disadvantage, SB 343

      Records, retention, SB 471*

      Refunds, applications, SB 471*

      Returns

             Electronic submission, regulations, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

             Failure to file, effect, SB 471*

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Transporter defined, SB 471*

      Washoe County and cities of Reno and Sparks, allocation, AB 525

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

MOTOR VEHICLES

      Abandoned vehicles, removal by police, AB 394*

      Airbags, repair or replacement in salvage vehicles, AB 325*

      Batteries, recycling and disposal, AB 447

      Brakes

             Engine compression brakes, use, penalty, AB 83*

             Trailers, brake requirements for lawful sales, SB 25

      Buses (See BUSES)

      Camper shells and slide-in campers, property tax exemption removed, SB 293

      Cell phones, regulation of use while in vehicle restricted, SB 10**

      Certificates of title

             Certificates of ownership, redesignation, AB 178**

             Definition, AB 178**

             Names on documents, requirements, AB 178*

             Processing fee, collection, SB 501*

             Salvage vehicles, SB 212, AB 325*

      Child left unattended in vehicle, penalty, SB 17

      Child restraint devices (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Construction equipment (See CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT)

      Drivers' licenses (See DRIVERS' LICENSES)

      Drivers' records, release of information, SB 41, SB 297*, AB 400

      Electric personal assistive mobility devices, exemption from regulation, SB 363*

      Emission control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Exemption from execution, SB 70*

      Firearms, unlawful discharge, SB 40*

      Flatbed trucks, riding on bed prohibited, exceptions, AB 58, AB 444*

      Fleet vehicles

             Alternative fuels, conversion of certain vehicles, AB 237**

             Fuel additives, use by certain vehicles, AB 359

             Registration by electronic filings, SB 405*

      Insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Leases

             Reports of lease, processing fee, SB 501*

             Salvage vehicles, AB 325*

             Short-term leases (See RENTAL CARS)

             Trade or business use, effect, SB 482*

      License plates

             Agriculture, AB 192**

             Aviation, SB 99

             Biennial registration, fees, SB 213, AB 324*

             Choose Life, SB 120

             Dealers, powers, AB 434

             Decals, issuance of substitute decals, AB 177**

             Disabilities, persons with, AB 177*

             Kerak Shrine, AB 44

             Kid's Fishing Derby, AB 370

             Motorcycles, AB 178*

             Naturalized citizenship, AB 207, AB 358**

             Organ donation, SB 99, AB 192**

             Petition to issue special plates, AB 358**, AB 370

             Right to bear arms, AB 115

             Souvenir plates, AB 192**

             Substitute plates, AB 177**

             United We Stand, AB 19*

             Vintage plates, AB 239*

             Wetlands conservation, SB 202, AB 358**

             Wildlife, SB 15

      Licensing and registration

             24-month registration period, SB 213, AB 324*

             Administrative costs of collection of fees, amount, AB 463

             Criminal fines and fees, payment as condition of registration, SB 479

             Dealers, powers, AB 434

             Debts owed state, suspension or revocation of registration for delinquencies, AB 457, AB 481

             Employers, duties regarding compliance by employees, AB 476

             Fleet vehicles, SB 405*

             Heavy-duty motor vehicles, AB 36*

             Joint enforcement of laws, development of plan, AB 195**

             Motortrucks, truck-tractors or buses, fees, AB 265

             Names on documents, requirements, notice of change, AB 177*, AB 178*

             New residents

                   Requirements, AB 30**

                   Violations, reports, penalties, SB 214

             Off-road vehicles, SB 117

             Penalties for violations, waivers, AB 178*

             Privatization of state services, pilot program, SB 384

             Proof of insurance, requirements, AB 177*

             Rebuilt vehicles, AB 367*

             Refunds for transfers or cancellations, AB 30**, AB 477

             Renewal notices, contents, SB 360

             Salvage vehicles, AB 325*

             Taxation (See GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX)

      Limousines (See LIMOUSINES)

      Monitoring devices, definition, attachment by officer, SB 26

      Motor carriers (See MOTOR CARRIERS)

      Motor oil, recycling and disposal, AB 447

      Motorcycles (See MOTORCYCLES)

      Off-road vehicles, registration and titling, SB 117

      Pickup trucks, riding in bed prohibited, exceptions, AB 58, AB 444*

      Racing vehicles, sales tax exemptions, SB 293, AB 514*

      Rebuilt vehicles, definition, AB 325*, AB 367*

      Recreational vehicles (See RECREATIONAL VEHICLES)

      Rental cars (See RENTAL CARS)

      Repairs (See BODY SHOPS; GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS)

      Repossession, notice of sale, AB 92†

      Safety belts (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Sales

             Consignment sales, financing statements,  penalty, SB 69, AB 221*

             Forms, provision in Spanish, AB 223*

             Lease of vehicle used for trade or business does not constitute sale under certain circumstances, SB 482*

             Occasional sales, computation of sales tax, AB 514*

             Reports of sale, processing fee, SB 501*

             Salvage vehicles, requirements, prohibited acts, SB 212, AB 325*

             Used vehicle taken in trade, tax exemptions, AB 387, AB 514*

      Special mobile equipment

             Operation of equipment using dyed fuel on highway, AB 346**

             Relations between suppliers and dealers, AB 369†

      Tail lights that emit nonflashing blue light, use by authorized vehicles, AB 444*

      Taxis (See TAXICABS)

      Tires

             Maximum load weights and minimum number per axle, SB 481*

             New tire fee repealed, AB 447

             Recycling and disposal, regulation, AB 447

             Renewable energy, use of tires, AB 296*

      Traffic laws (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Trailers (See TRAILERS)

MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF

      Addresses, reports of changes, SB 483*, AB 177*

      Administrative costs of collecting taxes and fees, amount, AB 463

      Advertisements, agreements with private entities, use of proceeds, SB 149

      Air pollution control forms, fees, SB 419, SB 500**

      Aircraft liens, notice of satisfaction unnecessary, SB 161

      Automation Division, supplemental appropriations, AB 254**

      Biennial vehicle registration, duties, SB 213, AB 324**

      Bonds of dealers and other licensees, claims against, duties, AB 417

      Child-restraint devices, duties, AB 120

      Compliance Enforcement, Division of, supplemental appropriations, AB 254**

      Consular identification cards, acceptance for certain purposes prohibited, SB 312*

      Control of Emissions, Section for, name change, duties, AB 521**

      Criminal fees and fines, notice of nonpayment, duties, SB 479

      Dealers

             Processing fees, collection, SB 501*

             Registration of vehicles, duties, AB 434

      Defensive drivers, duties, AB 128

      Director, member of Commission on Special License Plates, AB 358**

      Field Services, Division of, supplemental appropriations, AB 254**

      Garages and repair shops, duties, AB 325*

      Hearings Office, supplemental appropriation, AB 254**

      Inspection stations, regulations, SB 18*

      Joint enforcement of certain laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Lessors, collection of processing fees, SB 501*

      Management Services and Programs, Division of, appropriation, AB 254**

      Motorcycle Riders Education Program

             Establishment of fees, AB 171

             Transfer to Department of Public Safety, AB 520**

      Names on documents, requirements, notices, AB 177*, AB 178*

      New residents, reports of unregistered vehicles, duties, appropriation, SB 214†

      Off-road vehicles, regulations, SB 117

      Penalties, waiver, AB 178*

      Petroleum product taxes and fees, duties, SB 471**

      Photographs, prohibition on release, AB 178*

      Postage, microfilm and access fees, supplemental appropriation, SB 410**

      Privatization of certain services, pilot program, SB 384

      Racial profiling, duties, SB 360

      Records, release of information, SB 41, SB 297*, AB 400

      Rental cars, duties transferred, AB 267**

      Sales forms, duties, AB 223†

      Selective Service System, forwarding of personal information to, AB 170

      Special License Plates Revolving Account, use, AB 239**, AB 358**

      Unregistered vehicles, provision of list to Department of Public Safety, AB 30**

      Vessels, issuance of special permits for movement, SB 464†

      Voter registration, statewide list, duties, SB 453**, AB 527

      West Wendover branch office, appropriation, AB 20

MOTORCYCLES

      Drivers' licenses (For general provisions, see DRIVERS' LICENSES)

             Issuance, SB 483*, AB 324†, AB 441*

      Education program

             Fees, AB 171

             Instructor qualifications, AB 171

             Transfer to Department of Public Safety, AB 520**

      Handicapped persons, special license plates and stickers, AB 177*

      Helmets, requirement eliminated, SB 274

      License plates, issuance, AB 177*, AB 178*, AB 192**

      Off-road vehicles, registration and titling, SB 117

      Tail lights, certain inserts authorized, AB 77*

MOVING COMPANIES

      Impoundment of vehicles, SB 192

      Unlawful operation, penalty, SB 192

MUNICIPAL COURTS

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Court facilities, administrative assessments, SB 107**

      Jails, notice of overcrowded conditions, duties, AB 303

      Judges

             Election, time for filing declaration or certificate of candidacy, SB 111

             Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

             Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

             North Las Vegas, term, salary, AB 248*

             Residency requirements for certain candidates, AB 412

             Retirement, participation in Judicial Retirement Plan, SB 409

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Mentally retarded defendants, duties, SB 179**

      Specialty court programs, administrative assessments, SB 108, AB 29**

MURDER

      Death penalty (See DEATH PENALTY)

      District attorneys, reports to Supreme Court, AB 13**

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      First degree murder

             Aggravating circumstances, SB 38, AB 14†, AB 99, AB 250**

             Defense appointments, fees, AB 17*

             Mentally retarded defendant, procedures, death penalty prohibited, AB 15*

             Mitigating circumstances, AB 14

             Questionnaires, completion and submission by District Courts, AB 13†

             Separate penalty hearing for certain defendants removed, AB 110

             Terrorism, included acts, SB 38, AB 99, AB 250**

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of certain laws, AB 73*

      Real property transactions, disclosure regarding crime immaterial, SB 204*

MUSEUMS

      Admissions tax, imposition, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      County museum tax, exemption from limit on revenue from taxes, AB 199**

      Lowden Veterans Center and Museum, appropriation, SB 166

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES (See ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

MUTE PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

MYSTERY SHOPPERS

      Private investigator licensing laws inapplicable, SB 228

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NAMES

      Ballots, names of candidates, AB 541*

      Change of name, sealing of records and waiver of publication, AB 160*

      Fictitious names

             Businesses, SB 436*

             Insurance producers, AB 453*

      Motor Vehicles Department, required documentation, reports of changes, SB 483*, AB 177*, AB 178*

      State arenas or stadiums, sale of naming rights, study, AB 415

      State parks, monuments or recreational areas, approval of name changes, SB 144**

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY JUSTICE

      Contingent appropriation, SB 505

NATIONAL GUARD

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Carson City, sale of National Guard Armory authorized, SB 506**

      Educational benefits, SB 306

      Employment termination based on service, penalty, AB 143**

      Iraq, troops commended and hope for quick end to conflict expressed, ACR 8‡

      Millennium scholarships, application by active duty personnel, SB 448

      Public officers and employees, compensation during leave of absence, AB 310

NATIONAL JUDICIAL COLLEGE

      Contingent appropriation, SB 505

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION

      License plates in support of right to bear arms, issuance, AB 115

NATIVE AMERICANS (See INDIANS)

NATURAL GAS COMPANIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS

      Checks (See CHECKS)

      Consumer transactions, effect of absence of certain notices, SB 285

      Definitions, SB 285

      Discharge of obligations, SB 285

      Enforcement of instrument by person not in possession, SB 285

      Instruments returned unpaid, Secretary of State's fee, SB 112**, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Instruments signed for accommodation, SB 285

      Notes, payment, SB 285

      Warranties upon transfer or presentment, SB 285

NEPOTISM

      Occupational licensing boards, prohibitions, SB 310*

NEVADA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (See generally ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

      Bill draft requests, time for submission, AB 542*

      Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, nominations, AB 441†

      Public employee benefits, representation on study advisory committee, ACR 10‡

      Suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 3‡

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF THE DEAF

      Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons Advisory Committee, representation, SB 164**

NEVADA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION

      Athletic Trainers, Board of, duties, SB 27*

NEVADA ATTORNEY FOR INJURED WORKERS (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

NEVADA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION

      Amber Alert System, creation, duties, AB 322**

NEVADA CANCER INSTITUTE

      Designation as official institute, SB 352**

NEVADA CHECK UP PROGRAM

      Appropriation, AB 471†

NEVADA COMMISSION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

      Appropriation, duties, AB 271

NEVADA HEALTH SERVICE CORPS

      Obstetricians, loan repayment programs, appropriation, AB 404

      Purposes, oversight by School of Medicine, SB 188

NEVADA HUMANITIES COMMITTEE

      Appropriation, SB 357

NEVADA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

      Bill draft requests, time for submission, AB 542*

      Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, nominations, AB 441†

      Public employee benefits, representation on study advisory committee, ACR 10‡

      Suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 3‡

NEVADA PHYSICAL THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION

      Athletic Trainers, Board of, duties, SB 27*

NEVADA REVISED STATUTES

      Certification of laws, fees, SB 112**, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Conflicts of law, effect of resolution of nonsubstantive conflicts by Legislative Counsel, AB 39**

      Flush lines, indication, AB 542*

      Inaccurate references, authority to correct, AB 542*

      Local government powers, Dillon's Rule abolished, SB 295

      Obsolete or antiquated laws, procedure for elimination, SB 37*

      Repeal and reenactment of laws, legal effect, AB 542*

      Salary schedule for certain elected officers, inclusion, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Technical corrections, AB 38**, AB 552**

NEVADA SHERIFFS AND CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

      Concealed weapons permits, duties regarding reciprocity with other states, SB 74

NEVADA TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY

      Compact (See TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING COMPACT)

      Provisions repealed, AB 305

NEVADA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

      Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons Advisory Committee, representation, SB 164**

NEVADA TEST SITE

      Return of lands to state as compensation for establishment of site urged, AJR 6‡

NEWLANDS PROJECT

      Newlands Project Water Rights Fund, extension, AB 82*

NEWSPAPERS

      Advertising (See ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING)

      County commissioner meetings, notice, AB 46*

      Public works, requirements for posting certain notices, AB 425**

      Sales and use tax exemption, removal, SB 293, AB 387

NIGHTCLUBS

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT

      Implementation, SB 191

NOISE (See also NUISANCES)

      Airports, authority to impose noise restrictions, SB 291

      Helicopters, establishment of certain guidelines for noise, AB 355**

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

      Common-interest communities, conflict of laws, SB 100*, SB 438

      County managers, authority to create certain corporations, AB 211

      Documents filed with Secretary of State

             Correction of records, procedures, SB 436*

             Fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, SB 436*, SB 509, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

             Requirements, right to refuse acceptance, AB 536

      Financial counseling services, grants to certain organizations providing, AB 399

      Food sales, exemption from permit requirements, SB 14

      Foreign corporations, duties, AB 536

      Mobile home parks owned or leased by nonprofit entities, requirements, AB 230**

      Nevada FFA Foundation, conveyance of parcel of land, AB 371

      Nursery stock sales, license exemptions, SB 172**

      Regional development districts, powers, SB 328*

      Sales tax exemptions

             Delivery of health care through hospital or medical facility, SB 353**

             Repeal, SB 293

      Tobacco settlement proceeds, creation of nonprofit corporation, SB 448

      University foundations, prohibitions on disclosure of personal information, AB 353**

      Work release programs for prisoners, contracts, SB 264†

NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS

      Claims, duties, penalty for noncompliance, AB 320*

      Clinical trials or studies, coverage for treatment, AB 502*

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

      Colorectal cancer screening, coverage, SB 183*

      Dispute resolution procedures, requirements, SB 171, AB 79*

      Health care providers

             Continuous treatment by provider, coverage, AB 261, AB 320*

             Contracts, required and prohibited provisions, AB 320*

             Panel of providers, fee for including provider prohibited, SB 163, AB 320*

             Schedule of payments, receipt, SB 163, AB 320*

      Preauthorized care, coverage, AB 269

NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX

      Imposition of tax for regional parks, AB 196

NONRESIDENTS

      Concealed weapons permits from other state, reciprocity, SB 74

      Hunting and fishing, fees, SB 420*

      Vessels sold to nonresidents, sales tax exemption, SB 464*

NORTH LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Charter amendments

             Ballots for ordinances and charter amendments, AB 436, AB 528†

             City clerk, duties, SB 229

             Council, residency requirements, AB 412

             Municipal judges, terms, salaries, AB 248*

             Names of candidates on ballots, AB 541*

             Taxes, distribution, SB 308

             Telegraph, obsolete provisions repealed, SB 7†

             Telephonic devices in vehicles, regulation prohibited, SB 10**

             Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

             Voters, qualifications, SB 453†

      Flood control, appropriation for assessment on state land, AB 466

      Mobile and nonpermanent car wash vendors, regulation, AB 484

      Planning commission

             Abolishment, AB 291†

             Service at pleasure of appointing authority, ethical requirements, AB 291*

NOTARIES PUBLIC

      Bonds, recording fees, SB 162

      Certificates evidencing notarial acts, AB 87*

      Definitions, AB 87*

      Secretary of State, fees payable to, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Travel fees, AB 87*

NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGISTS

      Students, possession and administration of drugs, SB 425*

NUCLEAR WASTE (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS; YUCCA MOUNTAIN)

 

NUISANCES

      Abatement of dangerous or noxious conditions, procedure, AB 135**

      Appeal of order to abate, AB 135**, AB 278

      County ordinances, enactment, SB 145†

      Dangerous structure or condition defined, AB 135**

      Manufactured home parks, eviction for certain nuisance activities, AB 498**

      Special assessment against property for recovery of costs of abatement, AB 135**

NURSERIES AND NURSERY STOCK

      Inspections, SB 172**

      Licenses, requirements, exemptions, SB 172**

      Shipments, requirements, SB 172**

      Violations, penalties and costs, SB 172**

NURSES AND NURSING

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Communicable diseases, emergency isolation or quarantine, SB 82**

      Dangerous drugs, authority to dispense at rural mental health clinics, SB 83**

      Dementia, continuing education requirements for certain nurses, AB 323**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training, AB 349**

      High school pupils taking college nursing courses, payment of fees, SB 341

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Qualifications, AB 22**, AB 250*

             Reciprocity, SB 93

             Suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Loan program, appropriation, SB 208

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Professional corporations to provide mental health services, formation, SB 65**

      Public health nursing master's program, appropriation, SB 454

      Scholarship program, establishment, SB 461

      Schools, definitions, requirements, AB 22**

      Staffing requirements in certain medical facilities, study, AB 313*

      State Board of Nursing

             Agreements with other states, authority, SB 93

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, adoption, AB 22**

             Staffing study, representation, AB 313*

NURSING ASSISTANTS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Dementia, continuing education requirements for certain licensees, AB 323**

      Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Scholarship program, establishment, SB 461

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS (See LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR)

NUTRITION

      School personnel urged to promote, SCR 12‡

NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Business Advisory Council, formation, AB 162

      Consolidation with Esmeralda County School District, AB 264†

      Performance audit, AB 162

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OBESITY

      Legislative study of medical and societal costs and impacts, SCR 13‡

      School personnel urged to promote nutrition and physical fitness, SCR 12‡

OBSTETRICS

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Pregnancy (See PREGNANCY)

OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 250†

OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES (See also INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      District attorney investigators, occupational disease coverage, SB 184†

      Exemption of benefits from execution, SB 70*

      External review process, SB 320*

      Firefighters

             Cancer as occupational disease, AB 451*

             Forestry Division employees, coverage, AB 479

      Game wardens, occupational disease coverage, SB 184†, AB 479

      Medical facilities, submission of claims for compensation, SB 168**

      Police officers, hepatitis as occupational disease, SB 184*

      Rating evaluations, SB 320†, AB 168*

OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF

      Grants for agricultural and natural resource sciences courses, duties, SB 366

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

      Electricians, certification requirements, prohibited acts, AB 357

      Employer conduct leading to death of employee, penalty, SB 8*

      Mold control, SB 131, SB 132

      Unlawfully employed persons, applicability of labor laws, AB 48**

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

      Board of Occupational Therapy

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Unprofessional conduct, AB 55**, AB 337

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

      Registration and titling, procedures, SB 117

OIL AND GAS (See FUELS; PETROLEUM PRODUCTS)

OLDER PERSONS (See AGED PERSONS)

ONIONS AND GARLIC

      Advisory Board, qualifications of members, SB 484**

      Assessments on growers, refunds, SB 484**

OPEN MEETING LAW (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

OPEN-SPACE LAND, TAXES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF

      Motor vehicle fuel, use of tax proceeds derived from, SB 293

OPTICIANS

      Applicability of laws, AB 452**

      Apprentice program eliminated, AB 452†

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Board of Dispensing Opticians

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347, AB 452**

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

      Contact lenses, authority to fit, AB 275*, AB 452*

      Continuing education requirements, AB 452*

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 452**

      Employees, violations, AB 452**

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Exemption for certain students, AB 452†

             Issuance and renewal, AB 452**

             Limited licenses, issuance, AB 452*

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      Ophthalmic dispensing, definition, qualifications for practice, AB 275†, AB 452**

      Unlicensed activities, remedies, civil penalty, AB 452**

OPTOMETRISTS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Glaucoma treatment, certification, AB 275*

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      Orders of Board, fines for violation, AB 24

      State Board of Optometry

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Glaucoma treatment, regulations, AB 275*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

ORDINANCES

      Air quality, tax for improvement of, SB 237**

      Boundaries affecting tax parcels, adjustment, AB 533**

      Car washes, regulation of mobile and nonpermanent vendors, AB 484

      City elections, AB 233*

      Community redevelopment, SB 145†, SB 402

      County assessors, acquisition and improvement of technology, AB 533**

      County motor vehicle fuel tax, SB 237**, AB 455

      County officers, ex officio service in another county office, SB 80, AB 152

      Firearms, carrying unconcealed, SB 29

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

      General improvement districts, merger, consolidation or dissolution, SB 229, AB 241

      Handicapped parking, SB 187

      High-level radioactive waste, unlawful storage, SB 294

      Impact fees, SB 237**, AB 455

      Local government purchasing, definition of local bidder, preference, AB 483

      Local improvements, acquisition of art, tourism, entertainment projects, SB 495**

      Maintenance districts, creation, AB 499

      Master plans, adoption or amendment, SB 142, SB 181†, SB 279, AB 428

      Misdemeanor offenses, SB 145†

      Nuisance abatement, SB 145†, AB 135**

      Peace officers, acting without state authority, SB 294

      Performing arts center, financing, AB 554

      Professional sports stadiums, financing, SB 497**, AB 554

      Public health and sanitation, SB 145†

      Public lands, management or disposal without state authority, SB 294

      Public safety, SB 145†

      Recycling, AB 447

      Regional parks, imposition of construction tax for purposes of, AB 196

      Secondhand dealers, licensure, AB 420*

      Smoking and tobacco regulation, SB 50†

      Telephonic devices in vehicles, regulation restricted, SB 10**

      Town advisory boards, AB 84*

      Traffic violations, loads dropping or leaking from vehicle, SB 356

      Transportation, tax for improvement of, SB 237**

      Violations, civil penalties, costs and attorneys' fees, SB 145†

      Zoning (See ZONING)

ORGAN DONATION (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

 

ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR

      Duties, meetings, AB 75**

ORIENTAL MEDICINE

      Accredited, term defined, AB 21†

      Assault or battery committed upon practitioner, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Denial, suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Qualifications, AB 21*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      State Board of Oriental Medicine

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, qualifications, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Examinations, duties, AB 21*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*, AB 21*, AB 552**

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

ORPHANS

      Birth certificates, disclosure of information, SB 267

      Tax exemptions, AB 533**

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS

      Alcohol and drug abuse counselor laws inapplicable, SB 281*

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Assistants, applications to employ, SB 281*

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

      Competency examinations, grounds for ordering, SB 250†

      Controlled substances and dangerous drugs, authority generally, restrictions on discipline, SB 375

      Critically Impacted Medical Specialties Subsidy Fund, creation, fees, SB 250†, SB 389

      Dementia, continuing education requirements for certain physicians, AB 323**

      Disciplinary action, SB 97, SB 250**, SB 281*, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 130**, AB 337, AB 503

      Fingerprinting, SB 281*

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Independent review of adverse determinations, duties, immunities, SB 23, AB 79*

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Applications, SB 250**

             Expiration or surrender, effect, SB 250**

             Limited licenses, issuance, AB 312

             Suspension or revocation, SB 97, AB 481

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Managed care (See MANAGED CARE)

      Maternal and child health, applicability of laws, SB 281*

      Medical marijuana, applicability of laws, SB 281*, AB 130**, AB 503

      Mentally ill persons, examinations, SB 281*

      Obstetricians, appropriations to promote practice, SB 188†, AB 404

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      Power of attorney for access to medical records, notice to patients, SB 24†

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Prisoners, certifications for purposes of residential confinement, SB 281*

      Professional corporations to practice psychiatric mental health, formation, SB 65†

      Prostate Cancer, Task Force on, membership, SB 281*

      Referrals to facilities in which physician has financial interest, SB 156

      State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Audits, SB 389

             Complaints, dissemination of information, SB 281*

             Controlled substances and drugs, regulations, duties, SB 375

             Dissemination of records, authority, SB 250**

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Malpractice actions, receipt of information, SB 250**

             Meetings, requirements, SB 229†

             Members, qualifications, training, SB 281*, SB 310*, AB 552**

             Screening panels, apportionment of costs, SB 97

      Unarmed combat, membership on Medical Advisory Board, SB 281*

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

OUTFITTERS

      Licensure and regulation, AB 272

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PAGERS

      Legislature, use of pagers (Rule 21), AR 3‡

      School pupils, use and possession of devices, AB 138**

PALOMINO VALLEY

      Fence construction, appropriation, SB 377

PANACA FAIRGROUNDS

      Restoration, allocation of certain bond proceeds, SB 144**

PARADES

      Carrying of unconcealed firearms, local regulation, SB 29

PARDONS

      Restoration of civil rights, AB 55**, AB 337

PARDONS COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Civil rights restoration, duties removed, SB 430

      Meetings of public agencies, applicability of laws, SB 229

      Secretary, appointment, duties, SB 232*

PARENT AND CHILD

      Abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Adoption (See ADOPTION)

      Burial of remains, priority of orders, SB 386**

      Custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Driving violations committed by minor, liability of parent, SB 256

      Education (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Achievement of pupils, consultation regarding plan, SB 191

             Child care, health and social services programs, establishment, AB 264†

             Choice of schools, authority, SB 191, SB 254, SB 376

             Credit or promotion, review of denial based on absences, SB 253**

             Handicapped pupils, reports regarding use of aversive intervention or restraints, requests for investigation, AB 264

             Safe and respectful learning environment, development of policy, AB 513

             Schools and districts demonstrating need for improvement, notices, SB 191

             Support teams, membership, SB 191

             Teacher qualifications, reports, SB 191

             Voucher schools, program, SB 376

      Graffiti, liability of parent for acts of child, SB 105**

      Incapacitated minor, injury by other minors, liability, AB 385

      Juvenile proceedings, notice to parent, SB 197*

      Minors generally (See MINORS)

      Protective orders on behalf of child, acquisition, AB 331*

      Records and information concerning children, accessibility, SB 24*, AB 54

      Support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

PARKING FACILITIES AND REGULATIONS

      Handicapped parking spaces, erection and maintenance of signs, SB 187

      Handicapped placards and stickers, issuance and renewal, AB 177*

      Private construction or operation of facility, authorization, AB 401**

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS

      Common-interest communities, use of residential construction tax credits for park facilities, SB 100*

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

      Methamphetamine manufacture near, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Regional parks, construction tax or dedication of land for, AB 196

      State parks (See STATE PARKS)

PAROLE

      Bond required for out-of-state supervision, AB 18

      Civil rights, restoration, SB 430, AB 55**, AB 337

      Consecutive sentences, eligibility for parole based on longest sentence, AB 102

      Controlled substances, testing before parole hearing, grounds for denial, AB 209

      Credits against sentence, AB 105*

      Discharge

             Dishonorable discharge, provision eliminated, SB 232*

             Honorable discharge, automatic restoration of rights, AB 55**, AB 337

             Notice to county clerks, AB 103**

      Probation or suspended sentence prohibited for felony committed by parolee, AB 95*

      Reentry into community, establishment of program, SB 264*

      Sex offenders, conditions, SB 397**

      Violations of parole

             Probable cause for detention based on new charge, procedure, SB 232*

             Revocation of parole based on new felony conviction, effect, SB 232*

PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Bonds relating to out-of-state supervision, waivers, AB 18

      Chairman, duties, SB 232*

      Meetings of public agencies, applicability of laws, SB 229

      Reentry into community, duties regarding correctional program, SB 264*

PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON

      Creation, SB 309*

PARTIES TO ACTIONS

      Contractor actions, dismissal of parties, AB 220**

      Medical or dental malpractice, posting of bond by certain plaintiffs, SB 272

      Structured settlements, transfer of rights to payments, AB 166*

PARTNERSHIPS

      Filing of documents, requirements, fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, SB 509, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Limited-liability partnerships (See LIMITED OR LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS)

      Limited partnerships (See LIMITED OR LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS)

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

PATENTS

      Federal lands, county commissioner powers, SB 145**

      Intellectual property (See INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)

PATERNITY

      Child support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Eighth Judicial District, domestic relations seminars, AB 309

PATIENTS

      Aversive intervention, definitions, use on persons with disabilities, AB 500

      Epileptics, provision of information by physicians, AB 406

      Health insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Medical bills (See MEDICAL BILLS)

      Records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Visitation rights, SB 386**

PAYDAY LOANS (See DEFERRED DEPOSIT SERVICES)

PEACE OFFICERS

      Abandoned vehicles, removal by police, AB 394*

      Acting without state authority, penalty, SB 294

      Advisory review boards, powers, AB 330

      Alcohol sales to minors, inspections, AB 108

      Amber Alert System, creation, AB 322**

      Applicants, remedies for failure of employer to provide information to law enforcement agency, AB 134

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Arrest (See ARREST)

      Capitol police, classification, AB 158†

      City departments of alternative sentencing, powers, AB 98

      Civil protective custody, transport of person for treatment, SB 86, SB 94**

      Classification, legislative study, AB 158

      Complaints against

             False or fraudulent claims of misconduct, SB 342, AB 330

             Procedures, SB 342†, AB 330

      Constables (See CONSTABLES)

      Corrections, Department of, certification of certain officers required, SB 265

      Educational records, inspection, AB 264

      Elder abuse, inspection of records, AB 59

      Emergency response study, representation, AB 250†

      Emergency vehicles, duties of drivers approaching stopped vehicles with flashing lights, AB 299*

      Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

      Forfeiture accounts, use of proceeds, AB 549**

      Group insurance (See also INSURANCE)

             Retroactive application of certain survivor benefits, SB 240**

      Handicapped pupils, investigation of violations of rights, AB 264

      Highway Patrol (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Internal investigations, procedures, access to records, AB 330

      Jails and detention facilities (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Legislative study of criminal justice system in rural Nevada, SCR 32‡

      Metro (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Motor carriers, duties, SB 192, AB 518**

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Outfitters and Guides, Board of, enforcement officers, AB 272

      Personal safety equipment, purchase, AB 147**

      Personnel files, access to own records by officer, AB 330

      Police departments (See POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Preliminary examinations, admissibility of statements of officers, AB 63

      Prescription records, access, SB 425*

      Protective orders, duties regarding violations, AB 331*

      Punitive actions against officer, prohibitions, AB 330

      Quarantines, transport of infected persons, SB 82**

      Racial profiling (See RACIAL PROFILING)

      Retirement (See also PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

             Eligibility for early retirement, SB 45

      Secondhand dealers, holds on property held by, AB 420*

      Sheriffs (See SHERIFFS)

      State Contractors' Board, investigators, AB 220**

      State officers, reports of improper governmental action, AB 330

      Traffic control (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Unregistered vehicles, duties regarding reports, SB 214

      Violations by employers, damages, AB 330

PEACE OFFICERS' STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION

      Administrative assessments, distribution and use, AB 461

PERFORMING ARTS (See ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

PERSHING COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Federal and private land, consolidation urged, SJR 10‡

      State Public Defender, fees for services, SB 504**

      Western Nevada Development District, designation, SB 328*

PERSONAL INJURIES (See ACTIONS; DAMAGES)

PERSONAL TRAINING

      Licensure and regulation of athletic trainers, SB 27*

      Regulation of personal trainers, hearings concerning, SB 27*

PERSONNEL COMMISSION

      Meetings, audio recordings, SB 229

      Regulations, authority to adopt, AB 217**

PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF

      Attorney General investigators, salary increase, SB 346

      Compensation for dangerous duty, regulation voided, AB 159

      Corrections Department, duties regarding classifications, AB 173, AB 537†

      Director, power to adopt certain regulations transferred, AB 217**

      Forensic specialists, salary increase for certain employees, AB 173

      Highway Patrol, salary increase, SB 344

      Pay plan, preparation, AB 217**

      Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, AB 555**

      University police officers, review of classification, AB 555**

      Wildlife Division law enforcement personnel, salary increase, SB 346

PESTS AND PEST CONTROL

      Agriculture, State Department of, powers, SB 172**

      Brands, registration, use of fees, AB 91*

      Fines, deposit, AB 130†

      Invasive species and pest control, use of certain tax proceeds, SB 370*

      Joint enforcement of certain laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Lawn care business, applicability of laws, SB 172**

      Licensure, SB 172**

      Noxious Weed and Insect Pest Control Program, name change, SB 172**

      School districts, agreements concerning use of certain money, AB 130†

      Violations, penalties, SB 172**

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

      Clean-up fees for discharges

             Collection and administration of fees, SB 471*

             Dishonored checks, fees, effect, SB 471*

             Regulations, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Inspection fees, regulations, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Motor oil, recycling and disposal, AB 447

      Standards for products used in internal combustion engines, adoption, AB 36*

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, SB 425*, AB 144†

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Inactive licenses, provisions repealed, SB 425*

             Qualifications, SB 425*

             Suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Manufacturers and wholesalers

             License, renewal fee, SB 425*

             Reports to Board, Internet postings, SB 387*

             Sales and purchases of prescription drugs, SB 425*

      Pharmaceutical technicians, definitions, registration, SB 425*

      Practice of pharmacy defined, SB 425*

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Rx, unlawful use of letters, SB 425*

      State Board of Pharmacy

             Appeal of decisions, rehearings, SB 425*

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Computerized tracking system, duties, SB 425*

             Drug dispensing in rural mental health clinics, duties, SB 83**

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Manufacturers, reports, Internet postings, SB 387*

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Physicians, authority generally, restrictions on discipline, SB 375

             Reissuance of unused prescription drugs in certain facilities, duties, SB 327**

             Secretary, redesignation as Executive Secretary, SB 425*

             Silver State Commission on Prescription Drugs, membership, AB 307

      State purchasing, requirements, SB 277**

      Supportive personnel

             Definition, fees, SB 425†

             Provisions repealed, SB 425*

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

PHOTOCOP

      Use of photographic equipment to issue traffic citations, SB 220

PHOTOGRAPHS

      Motor vehicle records, prohibition on release, AB 178*

      Peace officers, internal reviews, prohibited acts, AB 330

PHYSICAL FITNESS

      Athletic trainers, licensure and regulation, SB 27*

      Personal trainers and fitness instructors, hearings concerning regulation, SB 27*

      School personnel urged to promote, SCR 12‡

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Athletic Trainers, Board of, representation, SB 27*

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

      Students, possession and administration of drugs, SB 425*

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Communicable diseases, emergency isolation or quarantine, SB 82**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training, AB 349**

      Licenses, qualifications, SB 250**, AB 250*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Students

             Drugs, possession and administration, SB 425*

             WICHE's power to adopt regulations removed, SB 159**

PHYSICIANS

      Administrative physicians, licensure, SB 332**

      Anatomical gifts, request for consent or concurrence of any person after donor's death prohibited, AB 51*

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Board of Medical Examiners

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Audits, SB 250**, SB 389

             Controlled substances and drugs, duties, SB 375

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 250**, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 250**, SB 310*

             Executive Secretary, appointment, SB 250**, SB 310*

             Internet website, maintenance, contents, SB 250**, SB 332**, SB 387*, SB 389

             Intractable pain, regulatory provisions repealed, SB 375

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Malpractice actions, receipt of information, SB 250**

             Malpractice insurance study, assessment of costs, SB 250**

             Meetings, requirements, SB 229†, SB 250**

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 250**, SB 310*

             Principal office, location, SB 250†

             Regulations, authority, SB 389

             Screening panels, apportionment of costs, SB 97

      Child abuse victims, examination, immunities, access to reports, AB 112

      Collaboration with other providers, restrictions prohibited, SB 389

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

      Communicable diseases, emergency isolation or quarantine, SB 82**

      Competency examinations, grounds for ordering, SB 250**

      Controlled substances and dangerous drugs, authority generally, restrictions on discipline, SB 375

      Critically Impacted Medical Specialties Subsidy Fund, creation, fees, SB 250†, SB 389

      Dementia, continuing education requirements for certain physicians, AB 323**

      Dentists holding medical degrees, use of title M.D., SB 350**

      Disciplinary action, SB 97, SB 250**, SB 364, SB 389

      Drivers of buses, taxis or limousines, health certificates, SB 192

      Epilepsy, duties, doctor-patient privilege, AB 406

      Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training, AB 349**

      Independent review of adverse determinations, duties, immunities, SB 23, AB 79*

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Applications, SB 250**

             Endorsement, license by, issuance, SB 332**

             Expiration or surrender, effect, SB 250**

             Limited licenses, issuance, AB 312

             Qualifications, SB 250†, SB 332**, AB 250*

             Restricted licenses, issuance, SB 332**

             Suspension or revocation, SB 97, SB 250**, SB 389, AB 481

             Volunteer licenses, SB 250†, SB 332**, SB 389

             Waiver of requirements, SB 389

      M.D., restrictions on use of title, SB 250**, SB 332**, SB 350**, SB 389

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Managed care (See MANAGED CARE)

      Obstetricians, appropriations to promote practice, SB 188†, AB 404

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      Panels of providers, fee for including provider prohibited, SB 163, AB 320*

      Power of attorney for access to medical records, notice to patients, SB 24†

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Problem Gambling, Board to Certify Counselors on, representation, SB 349

      Psychiatrists

             Criminal reports or evaluations, certification required, SB 403, AB 156**

             License to practice in certain mental health centers, SB 133**

             Psychiatric mental health, formation of professional corporations, SB 65†

      Referrals to facilities in which physician has financial interest, SB 156

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

PIPELINE CARRIERS

      Property tax on interstate or intercounty property, duties, penalties, AB 530**

PISTOLS (See FIREARMS)

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS

      Constructional defect cases, procedures, SB 241†

PLANNING COMMISSIONS

      City and county commissions in Clark County

             Abolishment, AB 291†

             Continuances, limit on number that may be granted, AB 291*

             Ethical requirements, AB 291*

             Service at pleasure of appointing authority, AB 291*

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING; ZONING)

PLANTS

      Illegal plants, development of plan for joint enforcement of laws, AB 195**

      Invasive species, pest and weed control, use of certain tax proceeds, SB 370*

      Noxious Weed and Insect Pest Control Program, name change, SB 172**

      Nursery stock sales, license exemptions, SB 172**

      Pests (See PESTS AND PEST CONTROL)

PLEA BARGAINING

      Domestic violence cases, limitation removed, AB 97

PLEAS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

      Guilty but mentally ill, plea abolished, AB 156**

PLUMBING CODE, STATE

      Designation, SB 115

PODIATRIC PHYSICIANS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Limited licenses, issuance, AB 231*

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      State Board of Podiatry

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Regulations, review, SB 329*

POLICE DEPARTMENTS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Convicted persons, duties concerning, AB 55**, AB 337†

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Metropolitan police departments (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Racial profiling (See RACIAL PROFILING)

      Resort hotel security, release of certain information to, SB 41

POLITICAL PARTIES

      Caucus members, solicitation or acceptance of contributions, AB 541*

      Contributions and expenditures (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Legislature, employment of partisan research staff, SB 180

      List of registered voters, restrictions on use, AB 528**

      Major parties

             Conventions, determination of number of voters for purposes of, AB 528**

             Petitions to qualify, procedures, AB 528**

      Minor parties

             Petitions or declarations of candidacy, filing, AB 125*

             Vacancy in nomination, filling, AB 528**

POLLUTION (See AIR POLLUTION; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; WATER POLLUTION)

POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINERS

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

POPULATION

      Cities, incorporation requirements, SB 347

PORNOGRAPHY

      Minors or mentally ill persons, unlawful contact with, SB 394**

PORTS OF ENTRY

      Appropriation for planning and construction, AB 195†

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE

      Cosmetology schools, terms, student work, temporary permits, SB 372**, AB 258

      Education credentials, penalties for unlawful use, SB 457, AB 264

      Employees

             Background checks, procedures, AB 155**, AB 505

             Sex or crime against a child offenders, registration requirements, SB 397**

      Libraries, appropriation for on-line access licenses, SB 185

      Methamphetamine manufacture near, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Research facilities, penalty for burglary, AB 191

      Scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

      Sports officials, exemptions from coverage under certain laws, AB 185**

      Student loans, funding, AJR 10

      Students

             Child welfare services, agreements, AB 25†

             Sex or crime against a child offenders, registration requirements, SB 397**

      Workers, registration of sex or crime against a child offenders, SB 397**

PREDATORY ANIMAL AND RODENT COMMITTEE, STATE

      Members, SB 486**

      Office, SB 486**

      Secretary, SB 486**

      Supplemental appropriation, SB 244

PREDATORY ANIMALS, COMMITTEE TO CONTROL

      Administrative expenses, limitations, SB 486**

      State Board of Agriculture, oversight, SB 486**

      State Sheep Inspection Account, sources, use, SB 486**

PREGNANCY

      Alcohol consumption, prevention, SB 307*

      Health insurance, coverage for continuous treatment by provider, AB 261, AB 320*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Obstetrical access, appropriations, SB 188†, AB 404

      Prisoners, assignment to residential confinement, SB 264†

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS

      Law enforcement officers, admissibility of statements, AB 63

PREPAID LIMITED HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 70

      Dispute resolution procedures, requirements, SB 171, AB 79*

      National Association of Insurance Commissioners, fee for assessment, AB 453*

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS, SILVER STATE COMMISSION ON

      Creation, AB 307

 

PRESCRIPTIONS

      Expiration date, specification by practitioner, AB 119**

      Filling or refilling

             Generic drugs, use, SB 387*

             Internet sales, prohibited and allowable acts, SB 337**

             Later date for filling, indication by practitioner, SB 425*

             Mandatory filling or refilling, exceptions, procedures, SB 425†, AB 144

             Nonresident licensees, controlled substances, duties, SB 425*

             Refusal of pharmacist to fill or refill, prohibitions on discipline, AB 144†

      Forms, contents, SB 387*, SB 425†

      Homeopathic physicians, authority, SB 375

      Legislative study of methods of reducing prices, ACR 10‡

      Medicaid coverage (See MEDICAID)

      Medicaid waiver to extend prescription coverage for certain persons, AB 504*

      Medicare, coverage for prescription drugs, AJR 15‡

      Peace officers, access to records, SB 425*

      Physicians and osteopaths, general authority, restrictions on discipline, SB 375

      Reissuance of unused drugs by certain facilities authorized, SB 327*

      Reuse of unused drugs by certain facilities authorized, SB 327*

      Sales tax exemption for medicines for older persons, ballot question, AB 351

      SenioRx and Senior Option Program

             Legislative study, ACR 10‡

             Programs made optional, SB 459**, AB 504*

             Qualifications for program, income limit, SB 459**

             Uninsured consumers, provision of information and applications to, AB 236*

      State purchasing, requirements, SB 277**

      Substitution of drugs, authority, notices, SB 425†

      Tracking system, development, SB 425*

      Uninsured consumers, provision of information and applications for prescription drug programs, AB 236*

      Wholesalers, sales and purchases, SB 425*

PRESUMPTIONS

      Driving under the influence, presence of marijuana, AB 362

      Firefighters, cancer as occupational disease, AB 451*

      Industrial insurance, dependent status, AB 495†

      Planning commissions in Clark County, ethical requirements, AB 291*

      Police officers, hepatitis presumed to be occupational disease, SB 184*

      Public employees' retirement, status of independent contractors, AB 198

      Sales and use tax collection, AB 514*

      Weights and measures used for purposes of business, SB 485*

PRIESTS

      Child abuse reports, confessor-confessant exemption removed, SB 223

      Legislative religious services, compensation, ACR 28‡

PRINCIPAL AND INCOME ACT, UNIFORM

      Adoption of 1997 Act, SB 196*

PRISONS AND PRISONERS

      Conservation camps

             Budget, carryover and use of money, AB 467

             Participants' wages, determination, SB 72**

      Credits against sentence

             Educational achievement, SB 317**

             Good behavior credits, grounds for forfeiture, SB 264*

      Department of Corrections (See CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Educational programs, establishment, SB 317**

      Juvenile probation violators, placement in state prison prohibited, SB 197*

      Offenders

             Civil actions by

                   Filing fees, payment, AB 188

                   Mental or emotional injury, requirements for filing action, AB 188

             Expiration of term of imprisonment, return of judgment unnecessary, AB 103**

             Habeas corpus, second or subsequent petition for post-conviction relief, SB 435

             Ill health, assignment to residential confinement, SB 264*

             Pregnancy, assignment to residential confinement, SB 264†

             Records, exchange of information between state agencies, SB 90**

             Tools for escape, manufacture or possession prohibited, SB 299**

      Osteopathic physicians, certification of offenders for purposes of residential confinement, SB 281*

      Parole (See PAROLE)

      Prescriptions, reissuance of unused drugs, SB 327*

      Release

             Notice to county clerk, AB 103**

             Reentry into community, establishment of program, SB 264*

             Restoration of civil rights, AB 55**, AB 337

             Transitional housing, legislative study, SCR 32‡, SCR 38

      Women's prison in southern Nevada, lease or installment purchases, SB 447

      Work release programs, SB 264*

PRIVACY, RIGHT OF

      Consumer reports, right to request security alert or freeze, SB 379

      Identity theft, unlawful acts, SB 297*

      Resort hotel security, release of certain personal information to, SB 41

      Social Security numbers, unlawful acts, SB 379

      Traffic citations, prohibition on use of certain equipment to obtain evidence repealed, SB 220

      University System, restrictions on disclosure of personal information, AB 353**

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Secret shoppers, exemption, SB 228

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD

      Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

      Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

      Enforcement duties, SB 310*

      Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

      Investigations and proceedings for discipline, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

      Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

      State Budget Act, exemption, SB 173**

PRIVATE PATROLMEN

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Resort hotel security, release of certain personal information to, SB 41

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

PRIVATIZATION OF GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

      Construction management contracts for certain public works projects, AB 418

      Governmental purchasing, SB 406

      Motor vehicles, pilot program regarding licensing and registration, SB 384

      Schools, educational services, AB 512

      Transportation facilities, AB 401**

      Water resources, agreements to acquire, develop or distribute, SB 336**, SB 487

PRIVILEGED INFORMATION (See CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION)

PROBATION

      Alcohol or drug abuse programs, effect of failure to complete, AB 95*

      Bond required for out-of-state supervision, AB 18

      City departments of alternative sentencing, duties, AB 98

      Domestic violence, restrictions, AB 97

      Honorable discharge, automatic restoration of rights, AB 55**, AB 337

      Internet prescription violations, probation prohibited, SB 337**

      Jail overcrowding, alternatives to commitment, AB 303

      Lewdness with a child, probation prohibited, AB 78*

      Mentally retarded defendants, conditions, SB 179**

      Parolees, effect of certain felony convictions, AB 95*

      Prisoners possessing tools for escape, probation prohibited, SB 299**

      Problem gambling, treatment program as condition of probation, SB 42

      Protective orders, probation for certain violations prohibited, AB 107*

      Sex offenders, conditions, SB 397**

PROBLEM GAMBLING

      Prevention and treatment programs, appropriation, SB 42, SB 349, SB 351*

PROCESS (See CIVIL PROCESS)

PROCESS SERVERS

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**, AB 337

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

PRODUCTS LIABILITY

      Children's products, unlawful acts involving unsafe products, AB 386

      Limitation of actions, AB 9

      Public hazards, concealment by court order prohibited, SB 251

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

      Abbreviations, use, AB 536

      Filing of documents, requirements, fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 509, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Mental health services, corporations to provide, SB 65**

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (See ENGINEERS)

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BOARD

      Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

      Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

      Enforcement duties, SB 310*

      Examinations for licensure, duties, AB 146**

      Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

      Investigations and proceedings for discipline, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

      Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*, AB 146**

      Reports to Legislature, AB 146**

      Stamps, duties, AB 146**

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

PROHIBITION, WRITS OF

      District courts, issuance, SB 494**

      Supreme Court proceedings, fees, SB 106**

PROPERTY MANAGERS

      Common-interest communities

             Certificates or permits, grounds for refusal to issue or renew, SB 428**

             Community managers, designation, regulation, SB 100*, SB 438

             Electronic business with Division, regulations, SB 428**

             Examinations, fees, SB 428**

             Fines for violations, SB 428**

      Designated property managers, appointment, prohibited acts, SB 428**

      Disciplinary action, grounds, SB 250**, SB 428**, AB 55**, AB 337

      Permits, renewal, SB 371†

      Real estate brokers acting as property managers, duties, penalties, SB 139*

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

PROPERTY TAX

      Abatement

             Governmental entities, property acquired by, AB 533**

             Homeowners suffering severe economic hardship, AB 442, AJR 8 of the 71st Session

             Qualifications of new or expanded businesses, SB 473**, AB 356†

             Repeal of partial abatement for new or expanded businesses, SB 293

      Appraisers of real estate, certification requirements, AB 533†

      Assessment

             Appeals, AB 533**

             Determination of ratio of assessed values, AB 533†

             Improvements, factors to determine taxable value, AB 348**

             Notice of assessed valuation to taxpayer, AB 533**

             Procedures, AB 533**

             Reassessment on sale or other transfer of property, AJR 8

      Bona fide resident defined, AB 533**

      Boundaries affecting certain tax parcels, adjustment, AB 533**

      Community redevelopment, allocation of revenue, SB 113**, SB 335, SB 402, SB 447

      Conservation districts, payments in lieu of taxes on certain property, AB 215**

      Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund, levy, SB 507**

      Conversion of residential property, reassessment, AJR 8

      County hospital districts, tax levies, SB 238, SB 468, SB 474, AB 243, AB 281

      County museum, art center or historical society, support tax exempt from limit on taxes ad valorem, AB 199**

      County water or sewer services, collection of delinquent fees, SB 54**

      Credit card or debit card, payment by, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Delinquent taxes

             Sale of tax liens by county, AB 200

             Seizure and sale of property, AB 533**

             Waiver of interest and penalty, AB 533**

      Distribution of certain local tax revenue to state, SB 308

      Electronic transfer, payment by, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Equalization, procedures, appeals, AB 533**

      Exemptions

             Affordable housing, renewal forms, AB 533**

             Blind persons, AB 533**

             Conservation district property, AB 215**

             Constitutional requirements for enactment, SJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Helicopters using preferred facility in Clark County, AB 355**

             Repeal of certain exemptions, SB 293

             Surviving spouses and orphans, AB 533**

             Veterans, SB 472, AB 533**

      Factory-built housing, classification as real property, AB 262**

      Federal lands, increase in payments in lieu of taxes urged, AJR 6‡

      Hospital districts, dissolution, tax levy, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Improvements, factors to determine taxable value, AB 348**

      Installment payments

             Personal property, AB 533**

             Reduction in tax if paid in lump sum before first installment due, AJR 17

      Interstate or intercounty property

             Assessment of value of certain electric light and power companies, SB 475**

             Delinquent payments, penalties and interest, AB 530**

             Reports, contents, filing and penalty for failure to file, AB 530**

      Levy by state, SB 238, SB 382, SB 507**, AB 243, AB 281, AJR 19

      Liens

             Deferred taxes based on economic hardship, SB 440**, AB 442

             Priority, AB 533**

             Sale by county, action for collection by purchaser, AB 200

      Local governments

             Combined tax rate, certification, SB 468, SB 474

             Consolidation of local governments, payment of bonded indebtedness, SB 441

             Financial emergencies, levy of additional tax, SB 238, SB 468, SB 474, AB 243, AB 281

      Manufactured or mobile homes

             Applicability of tax to certain dwelling units, AB 533**

             Classification as real property, liability for unlawful removal of home, AB 262**

             Commercial leases, reports, installment payments, AB 533**

      Metropolitan police departments, additional tax levy for support, SB 334**

      Personal property tax

             Commission for costs of collection, use, AB 533†

             Installment payments, AB 533**

      Records, disclosure of personal information, SB 297*, AB 400, AB 442

      Senior citizens' property tax assistance

             Claims, time for filing, review of denial, AB 515**

             Qualifications, AB 515**

             Refunds, method of calculation, AB 515**

             Repeal, SB 293

             Residents of assisted living facilities, assistance for, AB 326†

      Severe economic hardship by homeowners

             Abatement of taxes, AB 442, AJR 8 of the 71st Session

             Postponement of payment, SB 440**

      Tahoe Basin, taxable value of certain property, AJR 8 of the 71st Session

      Taxable value

             Determination, AB 348**, AB 533**

             Retention until ownership of property transferred, exceptions, AJR 19

      Total ad valorem tax levy

             Amount reduced, SB 238, SB 468, AB 243, AB 281

             Exemption of certain levies, removal, SB 238, SB 468, SB 474, AB 243, AB 281

PROTECTIVE ORDERS

      Children, parent or guardian authorized to obtain orders on behalf of, AB 331*

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Expansion of types of crimes for which orders may be issued, AB 331*

      Harassment (See HARASSMENT)

      Stalking (See STALKING)

PRUDENT INVESTOR ACT, UNIFORM

      Adoption, SB 196*

PSYCHIATRISTS (See PHYSICIANS)

PSYCHOLOGISTS

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Attorney General, prosecution of violations, AB 24

      Board of Psychological Examiners

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

      Child abuse or neglect, duty to report, AB 308

      Criminal defendants, provision of reports or evaluations, certification, SB 403, AB 156**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses, suspension or revocation, AB 55**, AB 337, AB 481

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL OR DENTAL MALPRACTICE)

      Mental health facilities, privileges, SB 326

      Office buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      Problem Gambling, Board to Certify Counselors on, representation, SB 349

      Professional corporations to provide mental health services, formation, SB 65**

      School personnel (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

      School personnel, prohibited acts, SB 61, AB 251

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS

      Alcohol consumption during pregnancy, posting of sign required, SB 307*

      Disabled persons and service animals, prohibited acts, AB 332

      Food establishments (See FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS)

      Occupancy tax, imposition, AB 342

      Resort hotels (See RESORT HOTELS)

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS

      Appointment, Legislature may provide for, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Examination and audit of money and property by county commissioners, SB 143**

      Filling of office by ex officio service of other county officer, AB 152

      Public property trustee, appointment to perform duties of administrator, SB 143†

      Qualifications, SB 143**

      Salaries

             County commissioners to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

PUBLIC BENEFIT, CORPORATIONS FOR

      Energy conservation, creation for purposes of loan program, AB 314

      Lease of property from county, term, SB 103*

PUBLIC BUILDINGS

      Building Official for buildings and structures on state property, AB 534**

      Energy conservation measures, contracts with qualified service companies, AB 398**

      Geoexchange technology, study, SCR 37

      Legislative Building (See LEGISLATURE)

      Smoking prohibitions, AB 96

PUBLIC DEFENDERS

      State Public Defender, fees for services, SB 504**

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE

      Audio recordings, public records, SB 229

      Audit of program, AB 454

      Change in status of active or retired officer or employee, notice, AB 249**

      Composition, AB 249**

      Independent review of adverse determinations, SB 23, SB 171, AB 79*

      Legislative study of program, ACR 10‡

      Payroll deductions for premiums or contributions, duties, AB 249**

      Rates and coverage, equalization, SB 215, AB 165, AB 222, AB 286†

      Silver State Commission on Prescription Drugs, representation, AB 307

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS

      State employees, authorized plans to reduce taxable income, AB 225**

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT

      Audio recordings, public records, SB 229

      Disability retirement allowances, reports, duties regarding exclusion from taxable income, SB 345**

      Educational personnel

             Extra duty assignments, payments for, AB 68

             Included compensation, AB 68

             Purchase of service credit by school districts, SB 191, AB 264

      Firemen redesignated firefighters, SB 439**

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE—Group insurance for public employees)

      Improper enrollments, appeals, maximum period, payment of contributions and interest, AB 198

      Independent contractors, rebuttable presumption that person not employee of public agency, AB 198

      Judiciary (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

      Monthly retirement allowance, increase in annual percentage used to determine, AB 480

      Police officers

             Early retirement, SB 45

             Game wardens and district attorney investigators, classification, SB 184†

      Public Employees' Benefits Program, notices regarding eligibility, AB 249**

      Public Employees' Retirement Board

             Employees, SB 439**

             Judicial Retirement Plan, powers and duties, SB 409

      Reemployment of retiree in position of critical labor shortage, restrictions on receipt of retirement allowance, SB 439**, AB 450

      Service credit

             6-years additional credit, purchase, AB 480

             Legislative officers and employees, AB 542*, AB 552**

             Public or military service, purchase of credit by certain persons, AB 480

             School districts, purchase of credit for certain personnel, SB 191, SB 509, AB 264

      Sick leave, transfer of hours to catastrophic leave account upon retirement, AB 537†

      Social Security, elimination of pension offset and windfall elimination provision urged, AJR 3‡

      Sports officials, exemptions from participation, AB 185†

      Survivor benefits, designation of additional payees, SB 439*

PUBLIC GUARDIANS

      Deputies, appointment, compensation, AB 151**

      Service at pleasure of county commissioners, AB 151**

PUBLIC HAZARDS

      Concealment by court order prohibited, SB 251

PUBLIC HEALTH, TRUST FUND FOR

      Deposits, investments, SB 448

      Loans to nursing students, allocation to program, SB 208

PUBLIC LANDS

      Appropriation of public water (See WATER)

      Definition of public lands for certain purposes, SB 294

      Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition commended, SCR 16‡

      Federal lands

             County commissioners, powers, SB 145**

             Education revenue losses, compensation urged, AJR 5‡

             Nevada Test Site, return of lands to state as compensation for establishment urged, AJR 6‡

             Payments in lieu of taxes, increase urged, AJR 6‡

             Pershing County, consolidation of certain land urged, SJR 10‡

             Transfer and acquisition of land, appropriation to maximize potential, SB 5

             Transfer of land to state for school purposes urged, AJR 6‡

             Vandalism, AB 11

      Grazing lands (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands (See LEGISLATURE—Committees)

      Management or disposal without state authority, penalty, SB 294

      State lands

             Assessment for flood protection project, appropriation, AB 466

             Carson City, sale of National Guard Armory authorized, SB 506**

             Nevada FFA Foundation, conveyance of certain land to, AB 371

      State parks (See STATE PARKS)

      Water resources, expenditure of certain money urged to develop or restore, SJR 2‡

      Wilderness and wilderness study areas

             Congress urged to take certain actions, SJR 3‡, SJR 4‡

             Legislative study, continuation, SCR 7‡

PUBLIC OFFICES AND OFFICERS (See also particular officer)

      Cities (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Complaints against

             False or fraudulent complaints against, penalty, SB 342

             Procedures, SB 342†, AB 330

      Counties (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Districts (See DISTRICTS—Officers and employees)

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Ex-felons, restoration of right to hold office, AB 55**, AB 337

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

      Forfeiture of office, grounds, AB 337†

      Insurance (See INSURANCE—Group insurance for public employees)

      Jury duty, exemption for certain officers removed, SB 73*

      Military duty, compensation during leave of absence, AB 310

      Personal identifying information, unlawful acts, SB 297*

      State (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Towns (See TOWNS—Officers and employees)

      Voting, effect of abstention by member of certain public bodies, SB 16**

PUBLIC PROPERTY TRUSTEES

      Appointment, duties, SB 143†

PUBLIC RECORDS

      Confidentiality, procedure to declare, certain regulations declared void, SB 443

      Contractors' Board, disciplinary orders, AB 220**

      Debts owed state agencies, reports, AB 457

      Educational services, privatization agreements and related documents, AB 512

      Gaming, certain reports, SB 266*

      Health care facilities, staffing records, AB 313†

      Homeland security

             Access to certain records restricted, SB 175, AB 441**, AB 462

             Unlawful disclosure, penalties, AB 441**

      Hospital charges for services to non-indigent patients, SB 284

      Machine-readable media, use for preservation of records, AB 260

      Meetings of public agencies, audio recordings, SB 229

      Occupational licensing boards, records and proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364

      Personal identifying information, disclosure, SB 297*, AB 400

      Pharmacy Board, report concerning reissuance of unused drugs, SB 327*

      Public works reports, SB 19*

      Social Workers, Board of Examiners for, AB 491

      Veterinary Medical Examiners, State Board of, records and information, SB 427†

      Zoning, records of hearing notices, SB 176†

PUBLIC ROADS, TAX FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

      Imposition, AB 514*

      Use of proceeds, SB 293

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Capitol Police Division (See CAPITOL POLICE)

      Criminal history records (See CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF)

      Director, member of Commission on Special License Plates, AB 358**

      DUI by teens and young adults, study urged, SCR 15‡

      Emergency Management, Division of (See EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

      Highway Patrol Division (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Joint enforcement of certain laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Joint task force on narcotics, funding, AB 549**

      Motor carriers, powers and duties, SB 478**

      Motorcycle Rider Education Program, duties, AB 520**

      Parole and Probation, Division of

             Bonds relating to out-of-state supervision, duties, AB 18

             Civil rights restoration, duties removed, SB 430

             Honorable discharge from parole, duties, AB 55**, AB 337

             Meetings of public agencies, applicability of laws, SB 229

             Reentry into community, duties regarding correctional program, SB 264*

      Racial profiling, duties, SB 360

      Radio system, appropriations, SB 499**

      State Fire Marshal Division (See FIRE MARSHAL, STATE)

      Substance Abuse Commission, abolished, AB 548**

      Unregistered vehicles

             Receipt of list from Department of Motor Vehicles, AB 30**

             Telephone number to receive reports, duties, appropriation, SB 214

PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS

      Air quality improvement, use of public transit fund for purposes of, SB 237**

      Facilities, private development or operation, AB 401**

      Fleet vehicles

             Alternative fuels, conversion of certain vehicles, AB 237**

             Fuel additives, use, AB 359

             Registration by electronic filings, SB 405*

      Legislative study of long-range mass transit, SCR 31‡

      Shelters, benches and stations, advertising, use of certain revenue, AB 444*

      Taxes for a public transit system

             Imposition, AB 514*

             Motor vehicle fuel, use of certain proceeds, SB 293

PUBLIC UTILITIES

      Assessments

             Distribution, AB 145**

             Eligible customers, payment by, AB 32**

      Conservation of energy, programs for purchase and installation of equipment for residential customers, AB 314

      Electric utilities

             Disclosures to customers, duties, AB 314

             Governmental entities, acquisition or expansion

                   Payments in lieu of taxes or fees, requirements, SB 442, AB 361**

                   Restrictions eliminated, SB 261

             Investigations and interventions by Consumer's Advocate, fines, SB 421

             Municipal aggregation programs, use, SB 421

             Net metering system

                   Definitions, AB 314, AB 429**

                   Economic assistance to acquire, programs, AB 429**

                   Solar Energy Demonstration Project, participation, AB 32**, AB 431**

             Plan for procuring resources, submission and approval, SB 260

             Plan to increase supply or decrease demand, requirements, SB 260

             Portfolio standards

                   Distributed generation systems, SB 421

                   Qualified energy recovery processes, use, AB 429**

                   Solar energy systems, use, AB 296*, AB 429**

                   System of renewable energy credits, establishment required, AB 431**

                   Tires, use of certain systems prohibited, exception, AB 296*

                   Waterpower, use, AB 49, AB 314, AB 429**

             Renewable energy generation project, permits, tax exemptions, SB 489**, AB 372

             Transmission system in southern Nevada, further issuance of certain bonds prohibited, SB 447

             Transmission systems and long-term resource planning, policies, SB 260

      Homeland security, duties, AB 441**

      Industrial machinery and equipment, supplier-dealer relationships, AB 369†

      Landlord and tenant, payment of charges pursuant to ratio billing system, SB 194

      Natural gas utilities

             Alternative plan of regulation, duties, applicability of laws, AB 32**

             Alternative sellers

                   Customers to pay certain taxes, fees and assessments, AB 32†

                   Disclosure of certain information, prohibition, AB 32**

                   Records and reports, AB 32**

                   Violations, civil penalty, AB 32**

             Deferred accounting, use, SB 125**

             Governmental entities, acquisition or expansion, SB 442, AB 361**

             Providers of discretionary natural gas service

                   Customers to pay certain taxes, fees and assessments, AB 32**

                   Disclosure of certain information, prohibition, AB 32**

                   Records and reports, AB 32**

                   Violations, civil penalty, AB 32**

      Property tax on interstate or intercounty property

             Assessment of value of certain electric companies, SB 475**

             Reports, penalties and interest for delinquent payments, AB 530**

      Providers of new electric resources

             Alternative providers, sale of energy, capacity or ancillary services, SB 125**

             Authority to sell energy, capacity or ancillary services, SB 125**

             Disclosure of certain information, prohibition, AB 32**

             Eligible customers

                    Applications to purchase energy, capacity or ancillary services, requirements, SB 125**, AB 139†

                   Disclosure of certain information, prohibition, AB 32†

                   Payment of certain taxes, fees and assessments, SB 421, AB 32**

                   Records and reports, AB 32†

             Records and reports, AB 32**

             Violations, civil penalty, AB 32**

      Security instruments, fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 92*, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Sewer companies (See SEWER SYSTEMS)

      Subdivision of land, dedication of certain easements, SB 354*

      Telegraph (See TELEGRAPH)

      Telephone (See TELEPHONE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

      Universal energy charge

             Electrolytic-manufacturing processes, exemption removed, SB 121

             Elimination, SB 4

             Energy conservation loan program, funding, AB 314

             Municipal or local governmental utility customers, exemption, SB 126

      Utility facilities, notice of permit proceedings, SB 125**

      Water companies (See WATER SYSTEMS)

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA

      Annual assessments, transfer of portion to Consumer's Advocate, AB 145**

      Appearances and interventions by Consumer's Advocate, SB 421

      Distributed generation systems, duties, SB 421

      Electric utilities, development of policies for transmission systems and long-term resource planning, SB 260

      Exemptions from regulation, SB 400**, SB 429†, AB 139**

      Incumbent local exchange carriers, duties, SB 400**

      Lincoln County Water District, exemption from regulation, SB 336**

      Meetings, SB 102†

      Members

             Acting commissioners, appointment, powers and duties, SB 102**

             Appointment, confirmation, SB 102†

             Chairman and executive officer, SB 102†

             Disqualification and removal, SB 102†

             Final orders, number of commissioners required to enter, SB 102**

             Prospective increase in number repealed, SB 102**, SB 414

      Natural gas utilities, duties relating to deferred accounting, SB 125**

      Providers of new electric resources, approval of transactions, SB 125**, AB 139†

      Records, certain information confidential, SB 125**, AB 32**

      Regulatory Fund, transfer of money to Office of Energy, AB 429**

      Renewable energy credits system, regulations, AB 32**, AB 431**

      Solar Energy Demonstration Program, duties, AB 32**, AB 431**

      Video programming services, regulation, SB 429†

      Vulnerability assessments and response plans, receipt, AB 441†

PUBLIC WEIGHMASTERS (See also WEIGHTS AND MEASURES)

      Licensure, SB 485*

      Unlawful acts, penalties, SB 485*

PUBLIC WORKS

      Award of contracts

             $100,000 or less, SB 19*

             Local governments, procedures, SB 19*, AB 425**

             Lowest responsive and responsible bidder, AB 424†, AB 425**

             More than $500,000, AB 424†

      Bids

             Apprenticeship and training programs, participation as qualification, AB 282

             Best bid, determination, AB 425**

             Considerations, AB 534**

             Employee benefit plan, requirement as qualification, AB 494

             General qualifications, AB 540

             Local government contracts, qualifications, AB 295*, AB 425**, AB 540

             Sealed bids, advertisements for, SB 19*

             Subcontractors

                   Inclusion of information, AB 425**

                   Qualification or disqualification, SB 491*, AB 540

             Unbalanced bid or schedule of values, basis for rejection, AB 393†

             Unsuccessful bids, appeal or protest, SB 491*, AB 425**, AB 552**

      Capital improvement projects, authorization and funding, SB 507**

      Cease work orders, issuance, penalties for noncompliance, AB 534**

      Change orders, restrictions, AB 424†, AB 534**

      Clark County, award of contracts to underutilized businesses, AB 174

      Clark County School District, indefinite quantity contracts, SB 392, AB 167

      Compliance with laws, contract provisions, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Construction management, contracts with private entities, AB 418

      Contract price, authorized and prohibited acts, AB 393†

      Contractors (See also CONTRACTORS)

             Prime contractors, selection, AB 425**

             Progress payments, AB 393†, AB 425**

             Reports

                   Disciplinary action for failure to file report or false information, AB 190*

                   Payroll, false information constitutes constructional fraud, AB 190*

                   Workmen, violations, penalties, AB 432**

             Retainage, withholdings, AB 393, AB 425**

             Subcontractors

                   Payment of certain indebtedness, procedure to guarantee, SB 71

                   Qualification or disqualification, SB 491*, AB 540

                   Reports, AB 425**

                   Substitution, AB 295*

             Suspension of license if prohibited from being awarded contract, AB 190*

      Definitions, SB 19*, AB 425**

      Design-build teams

             Composition, AB 425**

             Contracts, AB 401**, AB 425**

             Disqualification, procedures following, SB 491*

             Duties, selection, SB 491*

             Highway construction, SB 19†, AB 401**, AB 519**

      Emergencies, letting of contracts, AB 425**

      Laws, applicability, AB 425**

      Overtime payment, disclosures, enforcement of laws, AB 458**

      Prevailing wages

             Energy conservation in public buildings, contracts, AB 398**

             Enforcement of laws, procedure, AB 141, AB 143**

             Exemptions, SB 170, SB 195

             Investigations, assessment of costs, AB 425**

             Manner of determination, SB 114, AB 141, AB 176

             Records, time for submission to public body, AB 141

      Sales tax exemption for personal property used in performance, removal, SB 293

      Seismic requirements for purposes of buildings or other projects, adoption, AB 57*

      State money for capital improvement projects, interest, expenditures, AB 534**

      Transportation facilities, private development or operation, AB 401**

      University System, audit of capital construction projects, AB 148**

      Unlawfully employed persons, applicability of labor laws, AB 48**

      Workmen deemed employed on public works, AB 176

PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, STATE

      Capital improvement projects, authorization and funding, SB 507**

      Construction management contracts, duties, AB 418

      Energy conservation in public buildings, duties, AB 398**

      Manager, powers and duties, AB 534**

      Money for capital improvement projects, interest, expenditures, AB 534**

      Plumbing, adoption of state code, SB 115

      Projects over $500,000, duties, AB 424†

      Seismic requirements, adoption, AB 57**

      State Emergency Operations Center, funding, SB 498**, SB 506**, SB 507**

      State Printing Division projects, duties, SB 504**

      Unsuccessful bids, hearings, SB 491*, AB 425**, AB 552**

      Wildlife, Division of, exemption from required services, AB 69**

PUBLICITY, RIGHT OF

      Registration fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

PURCHASING, PUBLIC (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING; STATE PURCHASING)

                                                                    Q

QUALIFIED INTERMEDIARIES

      Electronic business, conduct with Division, SB 428**

      Fingerprinting of applicants, SB 428**, AB 155**

      Registration, suspension, revocation or refusal, SB 428**

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

QUARANTINE

      Agricultural commodities, fines for violations, SB 172**

      Communicable diseases, powers of health authorities, SB 82**

      Destroyed animals, reimbursement of owners, SB 486**

      State Quarantine Officer, authority, SB 172**, SB 486**

                                                                     R

RACIAL PROFILING

      Annual study by Attorney General, SB 360

      Criminal penalty, SB 20

      Training requirements for peace officers, SB 360

      Vehicle registration, inclusion of information, SB 360

RACING VEHICLES

      Sales tax exemptions, SB 293, AB 514*

RACKETEERING

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 250**

RADIO

      Advertising (See ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING)

      Amber Alert System, creation, AB 322**

      Public broadcasting stations, appropriations, SB 92, SB 177

RADIOACTIVE WASTE (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS

      Students, possession and administration of drugs, SB 425*

RAILROADS

      Disabled persons and service animals, prohibited acts, AB 332

      Diseased animals, unlawful transport, SB 486**

      Employees, exemption from jury service removed, SB 73*

      Equipment sales contracts, filing fee, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Legislative study of long-range mass transit, SCR 31‡

      Property tax on interstate or intercounty property, duties, penalties, AB 530**

      Sparks, appropriation for creation of Amtrak station, SB 296

      State employees, compensation for dangerous duty, AB 159

      Super Speed Ground Transportation Commission (See CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SUPER SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION)

      Track preservation program, tax allowance removed, SB 293

      Washoe County railroad grade separation, imposition of local tax, SB 293, AB 514*

      White Pine County, funding for purchase of certain railroad track, SB 507**, AB 180

      White Pine Historical Railroad Foundation, appropriation, AB 181

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

      Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

      Background checks, powers, SB 428**

      Continuing education, duties, SB 428**

      Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

      Enforcement duties, SB 310*

      Executive Director or Executive Secretary, qualifications, SB 310*

      False documents filed with, penalty, SB 428**

      Investigations and proceedings for discipline, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347

      Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

      Property management, powers, SB 428**

      Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund, sources, SB 428**

      Subpoenas, issuance, SB 438

REAL ESTATE DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

REAL ESTATE LICENSEES

      Advertisements, disclosures, SB 139*

      Appraisers (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

      Audits, SB 428**

      Brokerage agreements, requirements, SB 139*

      Change of name or location, fee, SB 428**

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, SB 428**

      Disclosures, requirements, liability, SB 204*

      Electronic business, conduct with Division, SB 428**

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Continuing education, requirements, fees, SB 371†, SB 428**

             Denial, grounds, SB 428**

             Expiration and renewal, SB 428**

             Fees, SB 428**

             Fingerprinting of applicants, SB 428**, AB 155**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Owner-developers, registration, SB 371†

      Property management (See also PROPERTY MANAGERS)

             Brokers acting as property managers, duties, penalties, SB 139*

             Designated property managers, appointment, prohibited acts, SB 428**

      Violations

             Actions for damages, SB 139†

             False complaints, penalty, SB 428**

             Felony convictions, effect, SB 428†, AB 55**, AB 337

             Nonpayment of money owed Division, penalty, SB 428**

             Prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

REAL PROPERTY

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Assistance to finance housing (See HOUSING, ASSISTANCE TO FINANCE)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Conservation districts, authority to purchase, sell or lease, AB 215**

      Construction contracts for works of improvement, requirements, SB 206*, AB 316

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS)

      Counties, authority to lease, purchase, sell or exchange, SB 103*, SB 110*

      Henderson, City of, sale, lease or exchange of property, SB 293

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Sales

             Contaminated property, immunities of certain persons, AB 485**

             Deferred property taxes, effect of sale, AB 442

             Disclosures

                   Common-interest communities, SB 100*, SB 438

                   Constructional defects, SB 204*, SB 241†, SB 371, AB 449

                   Liability of seller or agent for failure to disclose, SB 204*, AB 449

                   Loans secured by real property, disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

                   Manufacture of methamphetamine, property used for, SB 204*

             Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

             Guardianships, procedures, AB 365*

             Subdivision of land, regulation, SB 428**

             Trustees, certain sales prohibited, AB 284*

      School property, sale or lease at less than appraised value, SB 150**

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Taxation (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX

      Additional tax, imposition, SB 370*, SB 509

      Control of invasive species, pests and weeds, additional tax for, SB 370*

      Economic development, additional tax for, SB 270

      Rate, increase, SB 385, AB 387

      University or educational foundations, exemptions, SB 370*, SB 509

REBATES

      Governmental services tax, account for rebates to senior citizens, creation, SB 370*

      Motor vehicle fuel retailers, tax rebates, SB 343

      Net metering systems, assistance programs, AB 429**

      Prescriptions, duties of Human Resources Department, AB 384†

RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

      Action by political subdivision to challenge petition restricted, AB 292

      Committee, definition, AB 528**

RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS

      Conveyances of real property, AB 533**

      Death, affidavit of, SB 63

      Denial of recordation, procedures, AB 459*

      Electronic documents, requirements, AB 533**

      Form and style of documents, requirements, SB 451**

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens, SB 206*

      Mines, affidavits of labor, AB 533**

      Nonconforming documents, additional fee, SB 451**

      Notaries public, fee for recording of bond, SB 162

      Parcel numbers, inclusion on certain property documents, AB 533**

      Property tax liens, documents relating to, AB 200

      Public guardians, appointments and oaths of deputies, AB 151**

      Same legal descriptions, documents containing, SB 436*

      Uniform Commercial Code documents, AB 92*

      Water, notice regarding quantification of rights in Clark County, SB 336**

RECREATIONAL CENTERS

      Child abuse or neglect, duty of employees to report, SB 383**

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

      Methamphetamine manufacture near, additional penalty, AB 33*

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

      Occupancy tax, imposition, AB 342

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Campers, property tax exemption removed, SB 293

      Motor vehicle franchises, applicability of laws, SB 355

      Off-road vehicles, registration and titling, SB 117

RECYCLING

      Clark and Washoe counties, programs, AB 447

      Collectors of materials, reports, penalties, AB 447

      Coordinators, appointment by counties or health districts, AB 447

      Motor vehicle batteries, tires and oil, AB 447

      Paper, state purchasing of recycled products, AB 116

RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA

      Adjacent lands, protection, SB 358**

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

 

REFEREES

      Masters (See MASTERS)

      Sports officials, exemption from coverage under certain laws, AB 185**

REFERENDUM PETITIONS (See also ELECTIONS)

      Action by political subdivision to challenge petition restricted, AB 292

      Arguments and rebuttal, inclusion of names of writers, AB 436

      Committees to prepare arguments, appointment, SB 449*, AB 125*, AB 293*

      Fiscal notes, requirements, SB 449†

      Growth caps, inclusion of certain findings, SB 279

      Master plans, adoption or amendment, AB 428

      Time for local agencies to submit copies of questions to clerks, AB 125*, AB 293*

REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS

      Establishment, designation of Western Nevada Development District, SB 328*

REGIONAL PARKS (See also PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS)

      Dedication of land or imposition of construction tax for parks, AB 196

REGIONAL PLANNING

      Permit based on dedication of land or other thing of value, prohibition, AB 427†

      Southern Nevada Regional Planning Coalition, meetings of Board, SB 79**

      Washoe County

             Project of regional significance, appeal to governing body, AB 380

             Spheres of influence, provisions abolished, AB 380

             Super-majority vote to approve certain land use decisions, AB 379

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, STATEWIDE COUNCIL FOR COORDINATION OF THE

      Academic achievement plans, duties, SB 191

      Composition, SB 210**

      Gifts and grants, authority to accept, SB 191, SB 210**

      Per diem and travel expenses, SB 210**

      Regional training programs (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS

      Clark County, funding of projects, SB 237**

      Facilities, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      Public transit fund, use for air quality projects, SB 237**

      Publications, deposit with or transmittal to State Library, AB 214

      Washoe County, funding of projects, SB 237**, AB 455

REGULATIONS (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE; specific agency)

REHABILITATION DIVISION (See EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

      Methamphetamine manufacture near, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Vandalism or graffiti, penalty for repeat offenses, AB 11

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS (See CORPORATIONS SOLE; NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

 

RENEWABLE ENERGY

      Biomass, tires excluded from definition, AB 296†

      Electricity generating facilities or systems

             Permits, AB 372

             Tax exemptions or abatements, SB 473**, SB 489**

      Geoexchange technology, study, SCR 37

      Net metering systems, program to distribute money for development or use of renewable energy, AB 429**

      Qualified energy recovery processes, use by utilities for portfolio standards, AB 429**

      Renewable energy system defined, AB 314, AB 429**, AB 431**

      Residential equipment, purchase and installation programs, AB 314

      School construction, use of renewable energy sources encouraged, AB 396**

      Solar energy

             Common-interest communities, use, SB 438

             Defined as renewable energy, AB 429**, AB 431**

             Demonstration Program, establishment, AB 32**, AB 431**

             Installers of systems, regulation, AB 431†

             Solar photovoltaic system, use by utilities for portfolio standards, AB 296*

             Thermal energy system or lighting system, sales tax exemption, SB 489**

      System of renewable energy credits for utility portfolio standards, establishment required, AB 431**

      Task Force for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation

             Composition, AB 431**

            Duties, AB 429**, AB 431**

      Tires, use of certain systems by utilities for portfolio standards prohibited, exception, AB 296*

      Waterpower, use by utilities for portfolio standards, AB 49, AB 314, AB 429**

RENO, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Baseball stadium, creation of authority, rental car fees for financing, SB 497**

      Car washes, regulation of mobile and nonpermanent vendors, AB 484

      Charter amendments

             Ballots for ordinances and charter amendments, AB 436, AB 528†

             Canvass of votes, AB 527

             Names of candidates on ballots, AB 541*

             Taxes, distribution, SB 308

             Telegraph, obsolete provisions repealed, SB 7†

             Telephonic devices in vehicles, regulation prohibited, SB 10**

             Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

             Voters, qualifications, SB 453†

      Commercial area vitalization projects, restrictions on tax distributions, AB 499

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, allocation, AB 525

      Railroad grade separation project, use of certain tax proceeds, SB 293, AB 514*

RENO/SPARKS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

      Room tax, duties, AB 205**

RENTAL CARS

      Clark County, additional fee, use, AB 554

      Damage waivers, AB 522*

      Governmental services fees, collection, AB 267**

      Records of lessees, duties of Department of Taxation, AB 267**

      Recovery surcharge

             Collection, reports, AB 267**

             Maximum amount, SB 497**

      Washoe County, additional fee, use, SB 497**

REORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT

      Agriculture, State Department of, SB 485*

      Arts Council, State, AB 224**

      Beef Council, Nevada, abolished, SB 486**

      Business and Industry, Department of, AB 453**, AB 490**

      Disability Services, Office of, creation, duties, SB 164**

      Emergency Management, Division of, SB 6

      Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Advisory Subcommittee, abolished, SB 307*

      Human Resources, Department of, SB 462

      Information Technology, Department of, AB 88

      Sheep Commissioners, State Board of, abolished, SB 486**

      State Printing Division, SB 504**

      Wildlife, Department of, creation, AB 41**, AB 72

REPOSSESSORS

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Licenses

             Felony convictions, effect, AB 55**

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**

      Motor vehicles, notice of sale, AB 92†

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

RESEARCH DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

RESEARCH FACILITIES

      Burglary, penalty, AB 191

RESIDENT AGENTS

      Certificate of change, filing, SB 298, SB 399, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Defaulting entities, notice, AB 536

      Electronic communications with Secretary of State, AB 536

      Failure to appoint, complaint, fee, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Limited-liability limited partnerships, appointment, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Limited partnerships, retention of certain information by agent, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Registration of willingness to serve as agent, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Reinstatement of business entity, filings, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Statement of resignation, fee, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

      Subdivision of land, Secretary of State's fee, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Telemarketing, Secretary of State's fee, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Tobacco manufacturers doing business in state, requirements, AB 460

RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT

      Ill health, confinement of offenders based on, SB 264*

      Osteopathic physicians, certification of offenders, SB 281*

      Overcrowded jails, confinement of prisoners released early, SB 317**

      Pregnancy, confinement of offenders based on, SB 264†

      Work release programs, confinement of offenders participating in, SB 264†

RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS

      Board (See ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF)

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

RESIDENTS AND RESIDENCY

      Property tax, bona fide resident defined, AB 533**

      Vehicle registration requirements for new residents, SB 214, AB 30**

RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS

      Antibiotics, certain actions urged, SCR 6‡

      Commendations

             Abowd, Paul and Adele, SCR 23‡

             Armed Forces personnel, ACR 8‡

             Carter, Jimmy, SCR 35‡

             Dini, Joseph E., Jr., ACR 4‡

             Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition, SCR 16‡

             Flud, Ronnie W., SR 9‡

             Gallagher, Dorothy, SCR 34‡

             Henderson, City of, 50th anniversary, ACR 23‡

             Highway Watch, participants and sponsors, ACR 22‡

             Jacobsen, Lawrence E., ACR 4‡

             King, Sonny, SR 7‡

             Mesquite Project, backers, SCR 40‡

             Mineral County High School girls' basketball team, SCR 33‡

             Nevada Medal winner Dr. Charles Goldman and sponsor SBC, SCR 17‡

             Nevada Music Educators Association, ACR 11‡

             Nevadans for Antibiotic Awareness, SCR 6‡

             Raggio, Senator William J., SCR 1‡

             State Bar of Nevada, SCR 9‡

             State Printing Division Chief and staff, ACR 32‡

             Tourism industry personnel, ACR 25‡

      Constitutional amendments (See CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA)

      Disabilities, persons with, agencies and Governor urged to take certain actions, SCR 10‡

      Equal Pay Day recognized and fair pay practices urged, ACR 17‡

      Health care, support for long-term strategic plans expressed, SCR 36‡

      Health Division, sepsis programs recognized and continuation urged, SCR 18‡

      Homeless Awareness Day designated, ACR 13‡

      Iraq, troops commended and hope for quick end to conflict expressed, ACR 8‡

      Kiwanis Day designated, SCR 27‡

      Legislative and agency studies (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

      Legislature (See LEGISLATURE)

      Medicare, prescription drug program urged, AJR 15‡

      Memorials

             9-11 victims, ACR 2‡

             Bennett, William, ACR 24‡

             Cain, Edmund J., SCR 22‡

             Carr, Marvin, SCR 30‡

             Cline, Donald J., Jr., ACR 29‡

             Daines, Darrel R., SCR 39‡

             Etchemendy, Henry "Hank", ACR 6‡

             Fend, Clarence "Ed", ACR 15‡

             Foley, Joseph M., ACR 26‡

             Ghanem, Elias, SCR 14‡

             Lamb, Floyd R., SCR 8‡

             Lear, Moya, SCR 25‡

             Melton, Rollan, SCR 28‡

             Pokorney, Frederick, Jr., ACR 30‡

             Shelly, Carl, ACR 12‡

             Smalley, James Edward, Sr., ACR 20‡

             Wiesner, Tom "Big Dog", SCR 24‡

             Winn, Howard, ACR 7‡

      Mental illness, screening of minors urged, ACR 31

      Mesquite Project, support expressed, SCR 40‡

      Missile defense system, support declared, SJR 7

      Public lands (See PUBLIC LANDS)

      Read Across America Day designated, ACR 5‡

      Reading, importance recognized and actions urged, SCR 29

      Ronald Reagan Day recognized, SCR 2‡

      School personnel, promotion of nutrition and physical fitness urged, SCR 12‡

      Secretary of State, fee for certification of joint resolutions, SB 112**, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Social Security, elimination of pension offset and windfall elimination provision urged, AJR 3‡

      Statewide informational and referral system for health, welfare, and social services, establishment urged, SCR 11‡

      Suicide Prevention Day designated, ACR 9‡

      Suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 3‡, SCR 4‡, SCR 5‡, ACR 9‡, ACR 31

      Superintendent of Public Instruction, compilation of budget request, SCR 41‡

      Taiwan, trade agreement urged, AJR 4‡

      Tourism Week designated, ACR 25‡

      U.S. Court of Appeals, Congress urged to allow vote on appointment, SJR 6, SJR 8

      UNR-UNLV athletic competition, certain actions urged, SCR 19‡

      Vintage Car Day designated, ACR 16‡

      Walker Lake, legislative declaration, ACR 21

RESORT HOTELS

      Definition, SB 104

      Emergency response plans, development, AB 250*

      Gaming salons

             Definitions, SB 266*

             Reports, SB 266†

      Live game broadcasts, regulation, penalties, SB 431

      Occupancy tax, imposition, AB 342

      Personal information regarding registered owners of certain vehicles, release to security personnel, SB 41

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

RESPIRATORY CARE, PRACTITIONERS OF

      Assault or battery committed upon practitioner, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Board of Medical Examiners (See PHYSICIANS)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Scholarship program, establishment, SB 461

      Students, possession and administration of drugs or controlled substances, SB 425*

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

RESTAURANTS (See FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS)

RESTITUTION

      Athletes' agents, violations, SB 456*

      Bond of parolee or probationer moving out of state, payments, AB 18

      Computer information transactions, breach of contract, SB 463

      Elder abuse, AB 73*

      Exemption of payments from execution, SB 70*

      Identity theft, SB 297*

      Jail overcrowding, alternatives to commitment, AB 303

      Juvenile court programs

             Amount, determination, SB 197*

             Restitution through work, deductions from wages, SB 57*

             Victims receiving restitution, authority to bring action for damages, SB 197*

      Motor vehicle registration, payment of restitution as condition, SB 479

      Motor vehicle sales, violations, SB 69, AB 221*, AB 325*

      Service animals, damages resulting from unlawful acts, SB 231*, AB 332

      Telemarketing violations, SB 255, AB 232†

      Terrorism, victims of, SB 38, AB 250**

RESTRAINING ORDERS

      Injunctions (See INJUNCTIONS)

      Protective orders (See PROTECTIVE ORDERS)

RETAIL SALES ESTABLISHMENTS

      Cigarette vending machines, prohibited placement, AB 96

      Grocery stores (See GROCERY STORES)

      Layaways, damages against seller for failure to deliver goods, SB 60

      Smoking prohibited on premises, AB 96

RETIREMENT

      Judicial retirement (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

      Legislators, receipt of benefits while in office, AB 360

      Public employees' retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Social security (See SOCIAL SECURITY)

REVIVAL OF ACTIONS

      Silicone injections or implants, certain actions, AB 50

REWARDS

      Peace officers, internal reviews, prohibited acts, AB 330

RIFLES (See FIREARMS)

RIGHT OF PUBLICITY

      Registration fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

RIGHTS-OF-WAY

      Approval of land use conditioned on dedication of right-of-way, prohibition, AB 427†

      Barricade permits and encroachment permits, fees, SB 452**

      Disabilities, persons with, AB 332

      Easements or encroachments on certain highway rights-of-way, applications by governmental entities, AB 197

      Public rights-of-way, duties and liability of abutting property owners, AB 390**

RITALIN

      School personnel, prohibited acts, SB 61, AB 251

RIVERS (See also WATER)

      Dredging operations, fees, SB 420*

      Humboldt River (See HUMBOLDT RIVER)

ROBBERY

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of certain laws, AB 73*

RODEOS

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

ROOM TAX

      Rate, increase, use, SB 382, AB 387

      Sparks, tax increase to promote tourism, AB 205**

      State tax, imposition, AB 342

      Tourism projects, funding, SB 445

      Washoe County, distribution of certain tax proceeds, AB 205**

RULES OF THE ROAD (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

RURAL HEALTH

      Hospital construction, exemption from approval requirement, AB 402**

      Malpractice insurance subsidies for certain health care providers, SB 188

      Mental health clinics

             Authority of nurses to dispense dangerous drugs, SB 83**

             Supplemental appropriation, SB 408**

      Nevada Office of Rural Health, creation, SB 188

RURAL PRESERVATION NEIGHBORHOODS

      Clark County, laws for protection of neighborhoods, AB 244

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SAFETY BELTS (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

SALES AND USE TAXES

      Carson City, imposition and use of local tax, SB 293, AB 514*

      Collection

             Cost of collection, reimbursement, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281, AB 387

             Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, provisions to carry out, AB 514*

      County swimming pools, tax for operation and maintenance, AB 208**

      Definitions, AB 514*

      Direct mail purchases, collection and remittance of taxes, AB 514*

      Direct pay permits, AB 514*

      Douglas County, imposition and use of local tax, SB 293, AB 514*

      Electronic commerce, report on effect on revenue, SB 314**

      Electronic registration of sellers, AB 514*

      Exemptions

             Aircraft, aircraft engines and component parts, AB 514*

             Charitable organization operating hospital or medical facility, SB 353**

             Claims, requirements, AB 514*

             Constitutional requirements, SJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Farm machinery and equipment, AB 514*

             Fine art for public display, AB 514*

             Government purchases for resale to public, exemption removed, SB 404

             Lease of certain purchased property to exempt entity, SB 313**

             Medicines and medical devices for older persons, AB 351

             Motor vehicles

                   Occasional sales, AB 514*

                   Racing vehicles, engines and parts, AB 514*

                   Transferred between governmental entities, SB 313**

                   Used vehicles taken in trade, AB 514*

             Ophthalmic or ocular devices or appliances, AB 514*

             Vessels sold to nonresidents, SB 464*

      Internet sales, collection and remittance of taxes, AB 514*

      Joint and several liability for payment, AB 531**

      Local improvements, pledge of certain revenue for art, tourism and entertainment projects, SB 495**

      Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Motor vehicles, computation of tax on occasional sales, AB 514*

      Public works, contract requirements, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Registration of certain businesses required, SB 382

      Sellers' permits, fees, SB 238, AB 243

SALVAGE POOLS, OPERATION OF

      Consignment sales, applicability of certain laws, SB 69, AB 221*

      Sales of vehicles, requirements, SB 212, AB 325*

SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Depositories of public money, duties, penalties for violation, SB 447

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 284*

      Limited-liability companies or partnerships, filing of documents, AB 536

      Loans secured by real property, disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

SCHOLARSHIPS

      Disabilities, pupils with, attendance at private schools, SB 340

      Education scholarships, transfer of certain money to provide, SB 208†

      Health care professionals, establishment of program, SB 461

      Medical and dental scholarships, appropriation, SB 101

      Millennium scholarships

             Applications, time for, SB 448

             Eligibility requirements, SB 448, SB 503**, AB 179

             Investment of money in Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund, SB 448

             Tobacco settlement proceeds, use, AJR 10

SCHOOL BUSES

      Bond proceeds, authority to use for purchase of certain buses continued, AB 240**

      Charter school pupils, requirements, SB 230

      Disabilities, pupils with, safety requirements, SB 230

      Disruptive pupils, removal of riding privileges, review of removal, AB 234

      Drivers

             Pupils as drivers, provisions repealed, SB 230

             Training, requirements, immunities, SB 230

      Extracurricular activities, certain exemptions repealed, SB 230

      Flashing red lights, use, SB 230

SCHOOL CHOICE

      Program established, SB 191, SB 254, SB 376, AB 264†

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

      Alternative schedules, procedure, SB 59**

      Annual audits, conditional exemptions, AB 149**

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Ballot questions, procedures, AB 293*

      Board of trustees

             Appointment of replacement for member in military service, AB 175**

             Charter schools, duties, SB 252

             Class-size reduction, duties, SB 508

             Consolidated districts, additional member, AB 264†

             Discipline plans, duties, AB 218**

             Home schools, duties, AB 311

             Limited English proficiency pupils, duties, SB 191, AB 179

             Lists of personnel teaching outside area of licensure, duties, AB 264†

             Meetings, audio recordings, SB 229

             No Child Left Behind Act, duties, reports, SB 191

      Budget reports, contents, SB 210†, AB 227, AB 266†, AB 268

      Carson City, performance audit, AB 162

      Cellular phones, pagers and beepers, adoption of policies, AB 138**

      Child care services, provision on school property, AB 264†

      Clark County (See CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Class-size reduction, alternative plans, SB 44

      Closure or change of use of school, review of decision, AB 509**

      Consolidation of certain districts, AB 264†

      Designations of school districts, standards, effect, SB 191

      Diplomas for certain veterans, duties, AB 52**

      Douglas County (See DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Drug-free schools, duties, SB 191

      Early admission development screening tests, duties, SB 34†

      Elko County (See ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Esmeralda County, consolidation with Nye County, AB 264†

      Finances (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES; SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Flag of United States, conditions on display by employees restricted, SB 359**

      Gifted and talented pupils, duties, SB 31

      Health and social services, provision on school property, AB 264†

      Health and welfare benefits, money held in trust, SB 28**, AB 388**

      Kindergarten, duties, AB 264†, AB 266†

      Lincoln County, consolidation with Clark County, AB 264†

      Local improvement districts for certain projects, duties, SB 495**

      Lyon County, performance audit, AB 162

      Magnet schools, duties, SB 254, AB 264†

      Nye County (See NYE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Personal identifying information, unlawful acts, SB 297*

      Pest control, agreements concerning use of certain money, AB 130†

      Prisoners, operation of educational programs for, SB 317**

      Privatization of educational services, agreements, AB 512

      Publications, deposit with or transmittal to State Library, AB 214

      Pupils with disabilities, study of due process hearings, SB 234

      Reading instruction program, duties, AB 411

      Reconfiguration of districts, study, SCR 21

      Records and information concerning children, accessibility to parents, AB 54

      Remedial education of high school graduates, reimbursement of costs, AB 426

      Safe and respectful learning environment, duties, AB 513

      Safe drinking water, grants to purchase alternative sources, AB 473†

      School bus transportation, committee on, creation, duties, AB 234

      Smoking and tobacco regulation, authority, SB 50*

      Speech pathologists, enhanced salaries, AB 268

      Storey County, consolidation with Washoe County, AB 264†

      Superintendents of schools

             Discipline plans, reports, AB 218**

             No Child Left Behind Act, duties, reports, SB 191

      Uniforms, duties, AB 264†

      Washoe County (See WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS

      Basic support guarantee

             Computation, SB 376, SB 509, AB 264†, AB 266†

             Reduction, SB 509

             Special education program units, SB 509

      Bond issues (See also LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

             Buildings, furniture and equipment, authority to use bond proceeds, AB 240**

             Charter schools, distribution of proceeds, SB 222

      Capital projects funds, distributions, SB 382

      County school district funds, deposits, distributions, SB 485*, SB 495**, AB 130†, AB 387

      Driver education courses, funding, SB 149

      Educational Technology, Trust Fund for, abolished, AB 179†

      Extraordinary maintenance, repair or improvements of school facilities, local tax for, collection, AB 514*

      Funds for Capital Projects, use, AB 396**

      Gaming license fees, distribution, SB 271, AB 387

      General funds, ending balance, AB 266†

      Governmental services tax, distribution of proceeds, SB 465**

      Insurance premium tax, distribution, AB 387

      Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Operating funds, appropriation for restoration, AB 266†

      Real property transfer tax, distribution, AB 387

      Redevelopment areas, tax revenue levied for benefit of schools exempt from distribution to certain agencies, SB 402

      Room taxes, distribution, SB 382, AB 387

      School Accountability Trust Fund, creation, use, AB 426

      School Improvement, Fund for, use to provide education scholarships, SB 208†

      Special education, expenditures on behalf of homeschool pupils, AB 311

      State Distributive School Account

             Allocation, SB 509

             Appropriations, SB 2, SB 210†, SB 508, SB 509, AB 253**, AB 266†

             Authorized expenditures, SB 509

             Biennial budgetary request, inclusion of certain compiled information, AB 266, SCR 41‡

             Charter schools, apportionments, SB 33, SB 252

             Date for apportionment, AB 124

             Declining enrollments, calculation of basic support, AB 122

             Distribution, procedure, AB 124

             Dropouts, adjustment to apportionments, AB 45

             School Accountability Trust Fund, transfer of money, AB 426

      Textbooks, instructional supplies and hardware, expenditure requirements, SB 509

SCHOOLS, PRIVATE

      Cigarette vending machines, placement prohibited, AB 96, AB 154

      Election board trainees, qualifications, AB 125*

      Employees, criminal history investigations, SB 303, AB 155**

      Fire drills, SB 458

      Firearms safety courses, financial support, AB 115

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

      Interscholastic activities, AB 307 (See INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES)

      Libraries, appropriation for on-line access licenses, SB 185

      Methamphetamine manufacture near, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Millennium scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

      Public school pupils with disabilities, scholarships to attend schools, SB 340

      Pupils' records

             Accessibility to parents, AB 54

             Juvenile proceedings, inspection, SB 393

      Reading, importance recognized and actions urged, SCR 29

      School zones or school crossing zones

             Portable signs, placement, AB 42**

             Stop on direction or signal of school crossing guard required, AB 42**

      Smoking in school buildings or on school grounds, prohibition, AB 96, AB 154

      Vandalism or graffiti, penalty for repeat offenses, AB 11

      Voucher schools, establishment of program, SB 376

SCHOOLS, PUBLIC

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Additional tests, requirements, payment of costs, SB 191

             Failure on first administration, retaking of failed portion authorized, AB 179

             Grades when tests taken, SB 191

             High school proficiency examinations

                   Contents, SB 191

                   Math portion

                          Effect of failure on graduation, AB 179

                          Study directed, AB 179

                   Preparatory course, offering, AB 510*

                   Revision, SB 182

             Homeschool pupils, testing required, AB 264†

             Limited English proficiency pupils, procedures, SB 191, AB 179

             PSAT and Pre ACT, administration, SB 191†

             Pupils with disabilities, procedures, SB 191, AB 179

             Reading comprehension tests, grade 4 and up, AB 264†

             Reports to Department of Education, SB 191

             Science proficiency, inclusion in examination, SB 191

             Scoring, reports, appropriation, SB 191, AB 179

             Spring semester administration, SB 191

             Weekend administration, AB 264†

             Writing proficiency, inclusion on exam, SB 191

      Administrators (See also Personnel, this heading)

             Number employed in certain large districts, limitation, AB 506

      Buildings and grounds

             Authority to use bond proceeds continued, AB 240**

             Construction projects in smaller counties, exemption from prevailing wage laws, SB 170, SB 195

             Geoexchange technology, legislative study of use, SCR 37

             Innovative designs and renewable resources, use encouraged, AB 396**

             Real property, sale or lease at less than appraised value, SB 150**

      Buses (See SCHOOL BUSES)

      Charter schools (See CHARTER SCHOOLS)

      Choice of schools, SB 191, SB 254, SB 376, AB 264†

      Cigarette vending machines prohibited, AB 96, AB 154

      Class-size reduction

             Alternative plans authorized, SB 44, AB 266†

             Appropriation to support programs, SB 508

             Magnet schools, reports to legislature, SB 254

      Closure or change of use of school, review of decision, AB 509**

      Courses of study

             Achievement test preparatory courses, AB 510*

             Agriculture and natural resource sciences, grants, SB 366

             Career and technical education, appropriation, AB 266†

             Civics and citizenship, SB 309*

             College courses

                   Gifted and talented pupils, participation, SB 31

                   Grants to cover costs, appropriation, AB 264†

                   Registration fees and other expenses, coverage, SB 341

             Community service, credits, AB 264†

             Driver education

                   Components, SB 256

                   Funding, SB 149

             Firearms safety, financial support, AB 115

             Gifted and talented pupils, collegiate or independent study, SB 31

             Nutrition, incorporation in curriculum urged, SCR 12‡

             Problem gambling, prevention, SB 349

             Reading, AB 411, SCR 29

             Remedial study programs

                   Funding, SB 210†, SB 509

                   Limited English proficiency pupils, SB 191

                   When required, SB 191

             Restructuring of curriculum, study, AB 264†

             Social studies, SB 309*, AB 508

             Summer school and intersession programs, appropriation, AB 266†

      Days of instruction

             Alternative schedules, procedure, SB 59**

             Minimum number increased, AB 264†, AB 266†

      Designations of schools, standards, notice, effect, SB 191

      Diplomas

             Endorsements, regulations, AB 179†

             Standard diploma, passage of proficiency tests unnecessary, AB 179†

             Veterans, issuance of standard diplomas to certain veterans, AB 52**

      Distance education (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

      Dropouts, adjustment to state funding, AB 45

      Educational foundations, real property transfer tax exemption, SB 370*, SB 509

      First grade, early admission procedures, SB 34†

      Furniture and equipment, authority to use bond proceeds continued, AB 240**

      Graffiti, penalty for repeat offenses, AB 11

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

      High school, qualifications for promotion to, AB 264†

      Home schools (See HOMESCHOOLED CHILDREN)

      Interscholastic activities (See INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES)

      JASON Project and Academy, appropriation for participation expenses, SB 52

      Kindergartens

             At-risk pupils, full day operation, admissions, AB 264†, AB 266†

             Early admission procedures, SB 34†

      Libraries

             Appropriation for on-line access to licenses, SB 185, SB 191

             Opening of school libraries to general public, hours, AB 345, AB 407**

      Magnet schools

             Establishment, AB 264†

             Pupil-teacher ratios and class size, plans, reports, SB 254

      Methamphetamine manufacture near school, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Millennium scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

      Nutrition and physical fitness, promotion urged, SCR 12‡

      Personnel

             Admonishments, procedures, AB 354

             At-risk schools, stipends, appropriation, AB 266†

             Background checks, procedures, AB 155**

             Child molestation, forfeiture of employment rights, SB 394**

             Classification system for teachers, SB 226

             Complaints by parents or pupils, notice, AB 354

             Controlled substance offenses, consideration in employment or discipline decisions, SB 85

             Cost-of-living increases, automatic adjustments, AB 266†

             Discipline plans or committees, duties, AB 218**, AB 264†

             Dismissal, suspension or demotion

                   Failure to maintain valid license, effect, SB 460**

                   Hearings, effect, AB 354

                   Unlawful acts involving minors or drugs, SB 300**, SB 394**, SB 460**

             Donation of bone marrow or certain organs, paid leave of absence, AB 3

             Employee-management relations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

             Endorsements, appropriation for reimbursement of costs, AB 264†

             Enhanced compensation program, appropriation, AB 264

             Felonies, disqualification for certain convictions removed, AB 337†

             Harassment or intimidation, prohibited acts, AB 513

             Home or business visits, paid leave of absence, AB 264†

             Immorality defined, SB 300**, SB 394**, SB 460**

             Industrial insurance coverage, SB 193**

             Insurance (See INSURANCE—Group insurance for public employees)

             Licenses

                   Alternate procedure for persons without teaching degree, SB 35

                   Failure to maintain, effect, SB 460**

                   Middle school and junior high teachers, qualifications, SB 191

                   Suspension or revocation, SB 394**

             Limited English proficient pupils, appropriation for stipends, AB 266†

             Luring a child or mentally ill person, effect, SB 300**, SB 394**, SB 460**

             Math teachers, endorsements, enhanced salaries, SB 210†, AB 266†

             Mentor and master teachers, additional duties, augmented salaries, SB 226

             Minimum salary schedule, AB 264†

             Music Educators Association, Nevada, commendation, ACR 11‡

             Paraprofessionals, requirements, SB 191

             Participatory democracy, course completion as condition of licensure, SB 309†

             Police officers (See generally PEACE OFFICERS)

             Previous service, credit in setting salary, AB 264†

             Professional development, appropriation, AB 266†

             Psychologists

                   Child abuse or neglect, duty to report, AB 308

                   Educational psychologists, endorsements, practice, AB 308

                   Enhanced pay for certified personnel, AB 227

                   Stipends, appropriation, AB 266†

             Psychotropic drugs, prohibited acts relating to use by pupils, SB 61, AB 251

             Pupils with disabilities, endorsements, enhanced salaries, SB 210†, AB 266†

             Qualifications, provision of information to parents, SB 191

             Regional training programs

                   Administrators, funding for training, SB 509

                   Appropriations, SB 210†

                   Clark County, appropriation for certificate program, SB 190

                   Content and provision of additional services, SB 191

                   Early Literacy Intervention Program, establishment, SB 210**

                    Evaluation, funding, SB 210†, SB 509

                   Governing body, powers and duties, SB 191, SB 210**

                   Paraprofessional training, reports, SB 191

                   Reading instruction, training in, AB 411

                   Statewide council (See REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, STATEWIDE COUNCIL FOR COORDINATION OF THE)

                   Suicide issues, coverage of issues authorized, SB 36**

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

             School bus transportation, committee on, creation, duties, AB 234

             Schools needing improvement, bonus pay for personnel, SB 191†

             Science teachers, endorsements, enhanced salaries, SB 210†

             Sexual conduct with pupils, effect, SB 300**, SB 394**, SB 460**

             Shortages, agreements to teach in other subject areas, AB 264†

             Student teachers, supervision, transfers to other schools, AB 264†

             Teaching outside area of licensure, lists, AB 264†

             Transfer or reassignment, right to request, AB 264†

             Working hours, contracts, AB 264†

      Principals (See also Personnel, this heading)

             Denial of credit or promotion based on absences, review, SB 253**

             Discipline plans, duties, AB 218**, AB 264†

             Disruptive pupils, removal of bus riding privileges, duties, AB 234

             No Child Left Behind Act, duties, reports, SB 191

             Number employed in certain large districts, limitation, AB 506

             Salary, determination, AB 264†

             Unlicensed persons, employment, qualifications, AB 264†

      Privatization of educational services, agreements, AB 512

      Pupil-teacher ratio (See Class-size reduction, this heading)

      Pupils

             Attendance

                   Credit or promotion, required days of attendance, review of denial, SB 253**

                   Physical or mental illness, removal of credit towards required days of attendance, SB 253**

             Cellular phones, pagers and beepers, use and possession, AB 138**

             Choice of schools, SB 191, SB 254

             Counseling for certain elementary pupils, authorized expenditures, SB 509

             Disabilities, pupils with

                   IDEA, study of due process hearings, SB 234

                   Interagency Transition Plan, establishment, SB 137**

                   Scholarships to attend private schools, SB 340

                   Use of aversive intervention or restraints, reports, investigation, AB 264

             Discipline plans or committees, AB 218**, AB 264†

             Disruptive pupils' privilege to ride school bus, removal, review, AB 234

             Early admission procedures, SB 34†

             Election board trainees, qualifications and restrictions, AB 125*

             Gifted and talented pupils, collegiate or independent study, SB 31

             Plans to improve achievement, SB 191

             Psychotropic drugs, prohibited acts relating to use by pupils, SB 61, AB 251

             Records

                   Accessibility to parents, AB 54

                   Denial of rights of pupils with disabilities, AB 264

                   Immunities regarding release, AB 264

                   Investigations by law enforcement officers, AB 264

                   Juvenile proceedings, inspection, SB 393, AB 264

             Retention in same grade, provisions clarified, SB 34**

             Statewide automated system of information concerning pupils, SB 191

             Temporary alternative placement, appropriation, AB 266†

             Transportation services, requirements, SB 230

             Uniforms, requirements, AB 264†

      Reading

             Comprehension tests, grade 4 and up, AB 264†

             Elementary schools, program of reading instruction, AB 411

      Real property (See Buildings and grounds, this heading)

      Safe and respectful learning environment, policies, AB 513

      School zones or school crossing zones

             Portable signs, placement, AB 42**

             Stop on direction or signal of school crossing guard required, AB 42**

      Smoking in school buildings or on school property

             Districts authorized to adopt more stringent restrictions than state law, SB 50*

             Prohibition, AB 96, AB 154

      Support teams, membership, duties, SB 191

      Textbooks, instructional supplies and hardware

             Required expenditures, SB 509

             Selection of textbooks, AB 264†

      Vandalism, penalty for repeat offenses, AB 11

      Voucher schools, establishment of program, SB 376

SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF

      Reversion of Account, AB 553**

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FACILITIES

      Burglary of facilities, penalty, AB 191

SCOOTERS

      Electric personal assistive mobility devices, applicability of traffic laws, SB 363*

SCUBA DIVING OR SKIN DIVING

      State employees, compensation for dangerous duty, AB 159

SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

      Employment inquiries, effect of sealing, AB 55**, AB 337

      Problem gambling, completion of treatment programs, SB 42

      School districts, access to certain sealed records for employment or discipline purposes, SB 85

SEARCH WARRANTS

      Issuance, contents, SB 316

      Vehicle monitoring devices, quashing of requests arising from illegal use, SB 26

SEAT BELTS (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

SECONDHAND DEALERS

      Definition, AB 420*

      Licensure, requirements, penalties for violations, AB 420*

      Peace officers, authority to place hold on property related to crime, AB 420*

      Record of transactions, transmittal to sheriff, AB 420*

SECRET SHOPPERS

      Private investigator licensing laws inapplicable, SB 228

SECRETARY OF STATE

      Athletes' agents, duties, SB 456*

      Business trusts (See BUSINESS TRUSTS)

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Certification of laws or other documents, fees, SB 112**, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Computer services, fees, SB 112**

      Corporations (See CORPORATIONS)

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

      Electronic submission and storage of documents, authority, AB 536

      Employees, authority to hire additional personnel, AB 536†

      Expenditures, audit, AB 216**

      Fee schedule, posting, SB 112**

      Fees, SB 112**, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, SB 509, AB 92*, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Filings, deemed date, SB 112**

      Financial disclosure statements, receipt, duties, SB 147**, AB 529*

      Homeowner's association documents, duties, AB 536

      Initial financing statement, secured transactions, duties, AB 92*

      Legislative sessions, duties, SJR 9, AJR 7, AJR 13‡

      Limited-liability companies (See LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANIES)

      Limited partnerships (See LIMITED OR LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS)

      Machine-readable media, use for preservation of records, AB 260

      Motor vehicle consignments, receipt of statements, SB 69, AB 221*

      Nonprofit corporations (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, creation, duties, SB 309*

      Professional corporations (See PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

      Returned check fees, SB 112**, AB 481

      Salary, citizens' commission to fix, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Securities Division (See also SECURITIES)

             Certain regulations declared void, SB 155

             Revolving Account, transfers, SB 498**

SECURED TRANSACTIONS

      Debtors, sales of collateral, SB 436*

      Filing fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Filing of records, refusal to accept, AB 92*

      Initial financing statement, form, AB 92*

      Tax liens, security interest in certificate of purchase, AB 200

SECURITIES

      Civil actions, statute of limitations, AB 163

      Destruction of documents to conceal criminal act prohibited, AB 163

      Development stage companies, registrations, SB 155

      Forged or fraudulent documents, offering in evidence prohibited, AB 163

      Fraud, limitation of criminal action, AB 163

      Insurance company holdings, valuation, AB 453*

      License fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Registration and exemptions, fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Transactions, fee, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Utility instruments, fees, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 92*, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Violations, penalties, AB 163

SECURITY GUARDS (See PRIVATE PATROLMEN)

SEGWAY SCOOTERS

      Traffic laws, applicability, SB 363*

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM

      Applicants for drivers' licenses, permits and identification cards, forwarding of personal information, AB 170

SELLERS OF TRAVEL (See TRAVEL AGENTS)

SENATE, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

SENATORS, STATE (See LEGISLATURE—Members)

SENIOR CITIZENS (See AGED PERSONS)

SENIORX AND SENIOR OPTION PROGRAM (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

 

 

SENTENCING

      Administrative assessments (See ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS)

      City departments of alternative sentencing, authorization, AB 98

      Consecutive sentences, eligibility for parole based on longest sentence, AB 102

      Controlled substances, sale or provision resulting in death, AB 443*

      Credits against sentences of parolees, AB 105*

      Death penalty (See DEATH PENALTY)

      Hunting violations, aggravating factors, SB 135, SB 420*

      Jail overcrowding, alternatives to commitment, AB 303

      Lewdness with a child, AB 78*

      Murder of first degree, certain separate penalty hearings, AB 110

      Protective orders, commission of felony in violation of, AB 107*

      Sexual assault of minor not resulting in substantial bodily harm, AB 62, AB 78*

      Suspension of sentence

             Alcohol or drug abuse programs, effect of failure to complete, AB 95*

             Domestic violence cases, AB 97

             Internet prescription violations, suspension prohibited, SB 337**

             Lewdness with a child, suspension prohibited, AB 78*

             Parolees, effect of certain felony convictions, AB 95*

             Prisoners possessing tools for escape, suspension prohibited, SB 299**

             Problem gambling, treatment program as condition of suspension, SB 42

             Protective order violations, suspension prohibited, AB 107*

             Sexual offenses, conditions, SB 397**

      Terrorism, enhanced penalties, consecutive terms, SB 38, AB 250**

SEPTIC TANKS

      Grants for connection costs to community sewer systems, SB 200**

SERVICE ANIMALS

      Facilitation of use, legislative study, SB 137**

      Unlawful acts relating to, penalties, restitution, SB 231*, AB 332

SERVICE OF PROCESS (See CIVIL PROCESS; PROCESS SERVERS)

SERVICE STATIONS

      Operation by refiners, SB 422*

SERVICES, TAX ON

      Imposition, SB 382

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

      Constructional defect cases, SB 241**

      Medical or dental malpractice cases, SB 250**, AB 320*

SEWER SYSTEMS

      County services, collection of delinquent fees, SB 54**

      Government acquisition of systems, payments in lieu of taxes, SB 442, AB 361**

      Individual systems, grants for connection to community sewer systems, SB 200**

      Landlord and tenant, payment of charges pursuant to ratio billing system, SB 194

      Silver Springs Water and Sewer District, creation, AB 363

      Small operators in Clark County, exemption from certain laws, AB 139**

      Subdivision of land

             Dedication of easements to certain utilities, SB 354*

             Improvement requirements, AB 427**

SEX OFFENDERS

      Conspiracy to commit sexual offense, penalty, SB 397**

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Failure to register, collection of biological specimen from offender, AB 55**

      Higher education students or workers, registration, SB 397**

      Juvenile offenders

             Duties of parole officers, SB 197*

             Legislative study of juvenile justice system, ACR 18‡

             Sexual offense defined, SB 394**

             Supervision, care and treatment of out-of-state offenders, SB 286*

      Parole or probation, conditions, SB 397**

      Real property transactions, disclosure of residence of offender immaterial, SB 204*

      Sexual offense defined, SB 394**, SB 397**

      Statewide registry, requests for information, SB 218, AB 78*

SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD (See also CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Definition, SB 394**

      Protective orders against alleged perpetrator, issuance and enforcement, AB 331*

SEXUAL ASSAULT

      Minor victim under 16 years

             Commission of offense after conviction for previous sexual offense against a child, penalty, AB 78*

             Crime not resulting in substantial bodily harm, penalty, AB 62, AB 78*

             Second or subsequent offense, penalty, AB 78*

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of certain laws, AB 73*

      Privileged communications, victim and advocate, AB 160*

SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

      Protective orders against alleged perpetrator, issuance and enforcement, AB 331*

SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME

      Defined as child abuse, AB 8

SHEEP (See also LIVESTOCK)

      Diseases, oversight, SB 486**

      Federal rules and regulations, enforcement, SB 486**

      Head tax, minimum, SB 486**

      Inspections, SB 486**

      Shearing within city or town, crime repealed, AB 10*

SHEEP COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Abolished, duties transferred, SB 486**

      State Sheep Inspection Account, sources, use, SB 486**

SHERIFFS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Convicted persons, duties concerning, AB 55**, AB 337

      Eligibility for office, AB 55**, AB 114*, AB 337

      Filling of office by ex officio service of other county officer, AB 152

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Jury service, exemption removed, SB 73*

      Quarantines, transport of infected persons, SB 82**

      Racial profiling (See RACIAL PROFILING)

      Salaries

             County commissioners to fix, AJR 9, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

      Switchblade knives, issuance of manufacturing or sales permits, SB 199*, AB 423

SHOOTING PRESERVES

      License fees, SB 420*

SHOPPING MALLS (See RETAIL SALES ESTABLISHMENTS)

SHRINERS

      Special license plates, issuance, AB 44

SIDEWALKS

      Public rights-of-way, duties and liability of abutting property owners, AB 390**

SIGNATURES

      Computer information transactions, applicability of laws, SB 463

      Definition, business entities, SB 436*

      Insurance, requirements, SB 319*

      Wills, SB 207*

SIGNS

      Alcohol use during pregnancy, posting of sign by food establishments, SB 307*

      Billboards, notice of hearings on nonconforming structures, SB 176*

      Handicapped parking, erection and maintenance of signs, SB 187

      Health care facilities, postings regarding staffing, AB 313†

      Highway construction zones, additional penalty for certain violations, AB 444*

      Manufactured home parks, landlords' duties, AB 498**

      School zones, placement of portable signs, AB 42**

      Sellers of travel, posting of notice regarding Recovery Fund, AB 343*

      Tobacco sales to minors, posting of sign by merchants, SB 339†, AB 460†

SILENCERS (See also FIREARMS)

      Manufacture, import, sale, giving or lending unlawful, penalty, SB 199*

SILICONE

      Revival of certain causes of action, AB 50

SILVER COINS

      Issuance by state, AB 415, AB 532

SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATIVE FORUM, NEVADA

      Assistance, authority to contract for, AB 542†

      Committees, formation, AB 349**

      Meetings, AB 349**

SILVER SPRINGS WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Creation, AB 363

SMALL CLAIMS

      Counterclaims or other pleadings, effect on jurisdiction and procedure, SB 203

SMOG CONTROL (See AIR POLLUTION)

SMOKING

      Child care facilities, smoking prohibited, AB 96, AB 154, AB 460

      Grocery stores, prohibitions or restrictions, SB 50*, AB 96, AB 202

      Local boards of health, more stringent restrictions authorized, SB 50†, AB 96

      Public buildings, smoking prohibitions, AB 96

      School buildings and grounds

             Districts authorized to adopt more stringent restrictions than state law, SB 50*

             Smoking prohibited, AB 96, AB 154

      State agencies and local entities, more stringent restrictions authorized, SB 50†

      Video arcades, smoking prohibited, AB 96, AB 460

SNOWMOBILES

      Registration and titling, SB 117

SOCIAL SECURITY

      Numbers, unlawful acts, SB 379

      Pension offset and windfall elimination provision, repeal urged, AJR 3‡

SOCIAL WORKERS

      Applicability of laws, AB 491

      Assault or battery committed upon, enhanced penalty, AB 53*

      Board of Examiners for Social Workers

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*, AB 491

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*, AB 491

             Investigations and discipline proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 347, AB 491

             Liability, AB 491

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Offices, AB 491

             Records, public and confidential, AB 491

      Definitions, AB 491

      Disciplinary action, grounds, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Emergency or disaster, nonresident social workers may practice in state, AB 491

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training required, AB 349†

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Fees, AB 491

             Fingerprinting of applicants, AB 155**, AB 491

             Graduates of foreign schools, requirements, AB 491

             Inactive status, AB 491

             Master social workers, AB 491

             Notice of delinquency, AB 491

             Provisional licenses, AB 491

             Refusal to issue, grounds, AB 491

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Problem Gambling, Board to Certify Counselors on, representation, SB 349

      Professional corporations to provide mental health services, formation, SB 65**

      Provider of health care includes social worker, AB 491

      Psychiatric social workers, certification of persons providing reports or evaluations, SB 403, AB 156**

      Unlicensed practice, AB 491

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

SOLAR ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

SOLICITATION

      Chiropractors, unprofessional conduct, SB 250**

      Common-interest communities, unlawful acts, SB 100*, SB 438

      Deposits, when solicitations made in state, SB 436*

      Health coverage, associations of self-insured private employers providing, requirements, SB 64

      Public utility information, unlawful disclosure, AB 441**

      Resident agents, change of, SB 399

      Telephone (See TELEMARKETING)

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 250**, AB 441**

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

      Fee for Solid Waste Management Account, collection, AB 447

      Grant program, Division of Environmental Protection, AB 447

      Irrigation ditches, penalty for unlawful disposal, investigation, AB 488†

      Landlord and tenant, payment of charges pursuant to ratio billing system, SB 194

      Motor vehicle batteries, tires or oil, regulation, AB 447

      Regional disposal sites, operation, AB 447

      Solid waste management authorities, powers and duties, AB 447

SOUND RECORDINGS

      Common-interest communities, rights of unit owners, SB 100*, SB 438

      Meetings of public agencies, requirements, SB 229

SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY

      Bonds, acquisition by state or county, SB 140**

      Domestic wells, provision of financial assistance for mandatory connection to public system, AB 213**

      Legislative Committee for Review and Oversight, creation, SB 216†

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, review of programs, SB 216**

SPANISH LANGUAGE

      Elections, voting materials, SB 453*, AB 527

      Instruction programs, establishment by certain school districts, AB 508†

      Latino Research and Advocacy, Institute for, establishment, AB 382

      Motor vehicle sales forms, availability in Spanish, AB 223*

      School pupils with limited English proficiency

             Achievement and proficiency tests, SB 191, AB 179

             Remedial study, SB 191

SPARKS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Baseball stadium, creation of authority, rental car fees for financing, SB 497**

      Car washes, regulation of mobile and nonpermanent vendors, AB 484

      Charter amendments

             Ballots for ordinances and charter amendments, AB 436, AB 528†

             Canvass of votes, AB 527

             Elective officers, residency requirements, AB 412

             Mayor, voting powers, AB 56*

             Names of candidates on ballots, AB 541*

             Telegraph, obsolete provisions repealed, SB 7†

             Telephonic devices in vehicles, regulation prohibited, SB 10**

             Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

             Voters, qualifications, SB 453†

             Wards, boundaries, AB 56*

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, allocation, AB 525

      Railroad Grade Separation Projects Act, use of certain tax proceeds, SB 293

      Railroad machine shop, appropriation for renovations, SB 296

      Room tax, increase, distribution of certain other proceeds, AB 205**

SPARKS TOURISM FACILITY AND REVITALIZATION STEERING COMMITTEE

      Creation, duties, AB 205**

SPAS

      Residential spas, prohibited and authorized acts by contractors, SB 437**

SPECIAL EVENTS

      Carrying of unconcealed firearms, local regulation, SB 29

      Tax on entertainment events, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

SPECIAL FUEL TAX

      Deficiency determination, notice, request for extension of time, SB 471*

      Discontinuance, sale or transfer of business, duties, SB 471*

      Enforcement of laws, AB 521**

      Highways, operation of vehicles using dyed special fuel on, SB 471*, AB 346**

      Joint enforcement of laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Licensure, SB 471*

      Local roads, additional tax for repair and restoration, AB 374

      Payments

             Credit card, debit card or electronic transfer, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

             Delinquencies, SB 471*

             Dishonored checks, fees, effect, SB 471*

             Holding amount collected in trust for State, SB 471*

      Records, retention, SB 471*

      Refunds, applications, SB 471*

      Returns

             Electronic submission, regulations, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

             Failure to file, effect, SB 471*

             Filing, SB 471*

      Unlawful acts, penalty, SB 471*

SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, COMMISSION ON

      Creation, duties, AB 358**

SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS (See AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS)

SPORTING EVENTS

      Athletic Commission (See ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Boxing and wrestling (See BOXING AND WRESTLING)

      Horse racing (See HORSE RACING)

      Industrial insurance coverage for certain persons, SB 193**

      Intercollegiate athletics (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

      Interscholastic activities (See INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES)

      Minors, petition for judicial approval of certain contracts, AB 288*

      Professional sports stadiums, financing, SB 497**, AB 554

      State arenas or stadiums, sale of advertising or naming rights, study, AB 415

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Youth Athletic Grant Program, appropriation, AB 546

SPORTS OFFICIALS

      Exemption of certain officials from certain employment laws, AB 185**

STALKING

      Children, acquisition of protective orders on behalf of, AB 331†

      Penalties for violation of protective orders, SB 398, AB 107*, AB 331†

      Sealing of records relating to protective orders, petitions, SB 398

STATE AID TO MEDICALLY INDIGENT (See MEDICAID)

STATE BAR OF NEVADA

      75th anniversary commemorated and State Bar of Nevada Day designated, SCR 9‡

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Legal aid programs, appropriation, SB 164†

      Medical or dental malpractice actions, duties, SB 250†

STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

      Academic Standards (See ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH)

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF)

      Arts (See ARTS COUNCIL, STATE)

      Athletic (See ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Athletic Trainers, Board of, creation, SB 27*

      Beef (See BEEF COUNCIL, NEVADA)

      Candidates or contested matters, prohibited expenditures, SB 123*, AB 298

      Colorado River (See COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION OF NEVADA)

      Common-Interest Communities, Commission for, creation, SB 100*

      Constructional Defect Commission, creation, SB 371

      Consular cards, acceptance for identification purposes, SB 312*

      Dairy (See DAIRY COMMISSION, STATE)

      Debts owed to state, collection by State Controller, SB 382

      Disabilities, persons with, certain actions urged, SCR 10‡

      Drug Utilization Review Board, creation, SB 321

      Economic Development (See ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON)

      Education (See headings beginning with EDUCATION)

      Emergency Response (See EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION, STATE)

      Energy (See ENERGY, OFFICE OF)

      Environmental (See ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE)

      Equalization, State Board of, duties, AB 533**

      Ethics (See ETHICS, COMMISSION ON)

      Examiners (See EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Federal Grants Acquisition, Office of, creation, AB 281

      Finance (See FINANCE, STATE BOARD OF)

      Fire Services, State Board of, composition, SB 458

      Gaming (See GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA; GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE)

      Garlic and Onion Growers (See GARLIC AND ONIONS)

      Health (See HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF)

      Health Authority, State, creation, SB 289†

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, creation, AB 441**

      Homelessness, Advisory Committee on, creation, AB 259

      Humanities Committee, Nevada, appropriation, SB 357

      Indian Commission, Nevada, duties of Executive Director, SB 229

      Information Technology Advisory Board, composition, duties, AB 88

      Information technology, compliance with policies, withdrawals, AB 88

      Labor Relations for State Employees, Board for, creation, AB 65†

      Legislators, Commission to Review the Compensation of, creation, AB 464

      LPG (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS, BOARD FOR REGULATION OF)

      Marlette Lake Advisory Committee (See MARLETTE LAKE WATER SYSTEM)

      Mental Health Plan Implementation Commission, Nevada, creation, SB 301**

      Military (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Mineral Resources, Commission on, audio recordings of proceedings, SB 229

      Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, creation, SB 249

      Occupational boards (See specific profession or occupation)

      Occupational education (See OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF)

      Office hours, variable schedule, AB 217**

      Organic agricultural products (See ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR)

      Pardons (See PARDONS COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Parole (See PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, creation, SB 309*

      Personnel (See PERSONNEL COMMISSION)

      Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, creation, AB 384**

      POST Commission, receipt and use of administrative assessments, AB 461

      Predatory Animals (See PREDATORY ANIMAL AND RODENT COMMITTEE, STATE; PREDATORY ANIMALS, COMMITTEE TO CONTROL)

      Prescription Drugs, Silver State Commission on, creation, AB 307

      Public Employees' Benefits (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE)

      Public Employees' Retirement Board (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Public Utilities (See PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA)

      Public Works (See PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, STATE)

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Real Estate (See REAL ESTATE COMMISSION)

      Regional development districts, duties, SB 328*

      Regulations (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE; specific agency)

      Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

      Returned check fees, AB 481

      Rural communities, study of relocation of certain agencies to, AB 219

      Sheep (See SHEEP COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Solar Energy Demonstration Project, Committee for, creation, AB 431†

      Special License Plates, Commission on, creation, AB 358**

      Statewide Alert System, Committee for the, creation, AB 322**

      Substance Abuse Commission, abolished, AB 548**

      Super Speed Ground Transportation (See CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SUPER SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION)

      Tahoe Planning (See NEVADA TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY)

      Tax (See TAX COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Taxicab Authority (See TAXICAB AUTHORITY)

      Tourism (See TOURISM, COMMISSION ON)

      Transportation Services (See TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY)

      V & T Railway, Nevada Commission for the Reconstruction of, audio recordings of proceedings, SB 229

      Veterans' Service (See VETERANS' SERVICE COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Welfare (See WELFARE BOARD, STATE)

      WICHE (See WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

      Wild Horses, Commission for the Preservation of, payment of expenses, AB 474**

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF)

STATE CONTROLLER

      Accounts supported by administrative assessments, duties, SB 198**

      Administrative assessments, reports, SB 108, AB 29**

      Beef, Account for Promotion of, duties, SB 486**

      Capital improvements, temporary advances, SB 507**

      Courts, duties relating to fees collected for, SB 106**

      Debts owed state, duties, SB 382, AB 457, AB 481

      Disaster Relief Fund, duties, SB 382

      Economic development, duties concerning certain account, SB 496†

      Examination of books and accounts, AB 216**

      General appropriations legislation, duties, AB 553**

      General authorized expenditure legislation, duties, SB 504**

      Investigation, Enforcement and Education, Revolving Account, duties, SB 498**

      Local improvements, duties regarding tax revenues from certain districts, SB 495**

      Nevada Online Encyclopedia, disbursement of money, SB 357

      Payroll deductions, authority to adopt regulations, AB 169, AB 249†

      Radio systems, duties regarding certain appropriations, SB 499**

      Real property transfer tax, duties, SB 270

      Returned check fees, regulations, AB 481

      Reversions from state agencies, duties, SB 381

      Salary, citizens' commission to fix, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Salary overpayments, duties, AB 217**

      Services for Persons with Impaired Speech or Hearing, Account for, duties, SB 164**

      State Distributive School Account, duties, SB 509, AB 426

      State Treasurer, ex officio State Controller, AJR 16

      Substance Abuse Education, Fund for, duties, AB 548**

STATE DEPARTMENTS

      Administration (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Business and Industry (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Candidates or contested matters, prohibited expenditures, SB 123*, AB 298

      Capital improvement projects, funding, SB 507**

      Conservation and Natural Resources (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Consular cards, acceptance for identification purposes, SB 312*

      Corrections (See CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Cultural Affairs (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Disabilities, persons with, certain actions urged, SCR 10‡

      Education (See EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (See EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Human Resources (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Information technology (See INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Motor Vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Office hours, variable schedule, AB 217**

      Personnel (See PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Public Safety (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Regional development districts, duties, SB 328*

      Regulations (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE; specific agency)

      Returned check fees, AB 481

      Rural communities, study of relocation of state agencies to, AB 219

      Taxation (See TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Wildlife, Department of, creation, AB 41**, AB 72

STATE EMBLEMS

      Contracts for sale, lease or use, study, AB 415

STATE ENGINEER (See also WATER)

      Ditches, duties, AB 488**

      Domestic wells, duties, AB 210, AB 213**, AB 334

      Ground water basins, report to Legislature, AB 213**

      Water distribution expenses, assessment, AB 90**

STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS

      Administrative assessments, advances to accounts supported by, SB 198**

      Agricultural Working Capital, Revolving Account for, use, SB 486**

      Agriculture Department funds and accounts, deposits, AB 130†

      Anatomical Gift Account, sources, SB 99, AB 192**

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Attorney General's Special Fund, amount, transfers, use, SB 255, AB 232*

      Authorized expenditures (See AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES)

      Aviation, Fund for, sources, SB 99

      Bonds and other obligations (See BOND ISSUES)

      Brownfield Projects, Fund for, creation, AB 74**

      Budget

             2003-2005 budget, resubmission to legislature, SB 382

             Claims against state, auditing, AB 216**

             Interim Finance Committee, review of budget and procedures, AB 413

             Legislators' compensation, inclusion, AB 464

             Legislature, preparation and consideration, AJR 7†

             Limitations, AJR 18

             Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board, exemption from laws, SB 173**

             Private Investigator's Licensing Board, exemption from laws, SB 173**

             Proposed budgets, preparation, SB 382

             Recommendations for reductions, inclusion, AB 413, AJR 18

             Reversions from agencies, use of portion for training and equipment, SB 381

             Superintendent of Public Instruction, duties, AB 266, SCR 41‡

             Time for submission by Governor, AJR 7

      Capital improvement projects, SB 507**

      Charter Schools, Fund for, sources, SB 252

      Chemical Accidents, Fund for Precaution Against, interest, SB 67, SB 127*

      Child support withholding fees, administration of account, SB 186**, AB 475†

      Children's Trust Fund, awards, AB 201*

      Cigarettes, Account for the Tax on, sources, SB 219, SB 238, SB 382, SB 461, AB 204, AB 243, AB 281

      Conservation and Natural Resources funds or accounts, interest, deposits, AB 129**

      Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund

             Deposits, SB 447

             Tax levy, SB 507**

      Consumer's Advocate, Account for the, deposits, AB 145**

      Contingency Fund

             Appropriations, AB 257**

             Sources, SB 498**, SB 506**

      Contractors Recovery Fund, sources, SB 371, AB 220**, AB 449

      Critically Impacted Medical Specialties Subsidy Fund, creation, SB 250†, SB 389

      Debts owed state

             Credit or debit cards, payments by, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

             Denial, suspension or cancellation of certain licenses, permits or registrations for default, AB 457, AB 481

             Installment payments, authorized agreements, penalties for default, AB 457

             Interest, authority to charge, AB 457

             Overpayments, retention in certain circumstances, AB 457

             Partial payment contrary to agreement, penalties, AB 457

             Private debt collector, authority to contract with, AB 457

             Reimbursement for collection costs, AB 457

             Reports, public inspection, AB 457

             Returned check fees, AB 481

             State Controller, required duties, SB 382, AB 457

      Depositories of public money, duties, SB 447

      Disaster Relief Fund, transfer to Rainy Day Fund, SB 382

      Education for Incarcerated Persons, Fund for Programs of, creation, SB 317**

      Election Fund, creation, SB 417**

      Emergency Account

             Appropriation, SB 247**

             Approval of expenditures, AB 153**

      Emergency Assistance Account, sources, use, AB 19†

      Employment training program account, reversion of certain money, SB 496**

      Energy Assistance and Conservation, Fund for, abolished, SB 4

      Entrepreneurial contracts to generate revenue, authority, study, AB 415

      Estate Tax Account, use, transfers of money to State General Fund, SB 415**

      Financial Institutions, Division of, deposit and use of money collected, AB 493**

      Financial Institutions, Fund for, creation, AB 493†

      Forfeiture accounts, use of proceeds, AB 549**

      Hazardous Materials, Contingency Account for, sources, use, SB 458, AB 19*

      Health care professionals' scholarship fund, creation, SB 461

      Health Coverage, Account for Self-insured Providers of, creation, SB 64

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a (See HEALTHY NEVADA, TASK FORCE FOR THE FUND FOR A)

      Highway Sound Wall Mural Account, creation, SB 165

      Human Resources Gift Fund, sources, AB 548**

      Intergovernmental Transfer Account, distributions, AB 297, AB 482**

      Investigation, Enforcement, Education Revolving Account, transfers, SB 498**

      Investigative Account, sources, AB 490**

      Lake Tahoe Basin, Fund to Protect, sources, use, SB 46**

      Legislative Fund (See LEGISLATURE)

      Livestock Inspection Account, sources, SB 486**

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account

             Allocations, SB 469**

             Deposits, AB 387

      Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund, investments, deposits, use, SB 448

      Mortgage Lending, Fund for, creation, AB 490**

      Newlands Project Water Rights Fund, extension, AB 82*

      Nursing Care, Fund to Increase the Quality of, creation, AB 395**

      Occupancy Tax Account, creation, AB 342

      Ombudsman for Owners in Common-Interest Communities, Account for, name change, use, SB 100*, SB 438

      Petty cash accounts, amount, AB 153**

      Pollution Control Account, use, SB 419, SB 500**

      Problem gambling funds or accounts, creation, appropriation, SB 42, SB 349

      Public Health, Trust Fund for, investments, deposits, use, SB 208, SB 448

      Public Utilities Commission Regulatory Fund, transfer of money, AB 429**

      Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund, sources, SB 428**

      Registry Fund, creation, sources, use, SB 255, AB 232*

      Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account

             Appropriation, SB 247**

             Use, SB 242

      Retired Justice Duty Fund, appropriation, SB 209

      Review of Death of Children Account, creation, AB 381**

      Safe Drinking Water, Account to Finance Purchase of Alternative Sources of, creation, AB 473†

      Safe Drinking Water Act, administration of funds and accounts, AB 473†

      Sales and Use Tax Account, accounting of certain sources, SB 293

      Salvage Pools, Automobile Wreckers, Body Shops and Garages, Account for Regulation, sources, AB 325*

      Science, Innovation and Technology, Account for the Office of, reversion, AB 553**

      Second Amendment, Account for License Plates in Support of, creation, AB 115

      Services for Persons With Impaired Speech or Hearing, Account for, administration, SB 164**

      Sheep Inspection Account, sources, use, SB 486**

      Solid Waste Management Account, sources, AB 447

      Special License Plates Revolving Account, use, AB 239**, AB 358**

      Stabilize the Operation of State Government, Fund to

             Appropriations, SB 243*

             Balance, maximum amount, SB 382

             Constitutional mandate to establish Fund, AJR 17, AJR 18

             Disaster Relief Account, part of Fund, SB 382

             Sources, SB 381, SB 509, AJR 17, AJR 18

             Use, AB 252**

      Stale Claims Account, appropriation, SB 247**

      State Distributive School Account (See SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      State General Fund, appropriation, AB 252**

      State Highway Fund, sources, SB 471*, AB 463

      State Parks, Account for Maintenance of, sources, SB 401**

      Substance Abuse Education, Fund for, abolished, AB 548**

      Tax Accountability, Fund for, creation, SB 509

      Tax Distribution Account, creation, AB 387

      Taxicab Authority, funds and accounts, SB 288**, SB 476**

      Tourism, Fund for Promotion of, sources, SB 445

      Trout Management Account, use, SB 416**

      Veterans' Affairs, Account for, sources, use, AB 304**, AB 405**

      Veterans' Cemeteries, Gift Account for, use, AB 304**, AB 405**

      Veterans' Home Account

             Administration, sources, SB 324**, AB 366, AB 518*

             Use, AB 247**

      Veterans' Homes, Gift Account for, sources, use, SB 324**, AB 518*

      Volunteers Who Work with Children, Account to Investigate, use, SB 303, AB 155**

      Water Conservation, Fund for Grants for, name change, use, SB 200**

      Wildlife Account, sources, use, SB 15†, SB 420†, AB 71**

      Wildlife Obligated Reserve Account, creation, SB 420*

STATE HEALTH AUTHORITY

      Legislative study, SB 289**

STATE LANDS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

STATE LANDS, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES, DIVISION OF (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE OF NEVADA

      Candidates or contested matters, prohibited expenditures, SB 123*, AB 298

      Care facilities for aged persons operated by, surety bond unnecessary, SB 84**

      Contracts to sell, lease or use state property or emblems, study, AB 415

      Daylight saving time, exemption from federal law, AB 422

      Federal labor laws, waiver of sovereign immunity, AB 341

      Finances and funds (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Local government powers, Dillon's Rule abolished, SB 295

      Officers and employees (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Utah-Nevada boundary line, study of feasibility of changing, SCR 20‡

      Volunteer fire department donations, immunity from liability, AB 26*

STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (See also specific officer)

      Catastrophic leave

             Donation of bone marrow or certain organs, use of catastrophic leave, AB 3

             Transfer of sick leave to catastrophic leave account upon retirement, AB 537†

      Classified service, composition, AB 217**

      Collective bargaining

             Fair share agreements, AB 182

             Payroll deductions for employee or labor organizations, AB 169

             Procedures, AB 65

      Complaints against

             False or fraudulent complaints against, penalty, SB 342

             Procedures, SB 342†, AB 330

      Contracts between governing bodies and members, authorization, AB 539**

      Critical labor shortage, filling of positions with retired employees, SB 439**

      Dangerous duties, additional compensation, AB 159

      Deferred compensation, authorized plans to reduce taxable income, AB 225**

      Disabilities, persons with, employment considerations, AB 217**

      Dismissal, demotion or suspension, procedures, SB 331**

      Donation of bone marrow or certain organs, paid leave of absence, AB 3

      Drivers' licenses and vehicle registration, compliance with laws, AB 476

      Drug tests, effect of failure to provide proof concerning positive test, AB 217**

      Employee-Management Committee, subpoena powers, SB 331**

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Examinations, refusal by Department of Personnel to examine or certify, AB 217**

      Federal labor laws, waiver of sovereign immunity, AB 341

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

      Forfeiture of office, grounds, AB 337†

      Grievances, submission to arbitration, SB 331†, AB 537

      Holiday pay, AB 537†

      Insurance (See INSURANCE—Group insurance for public employees)

      Internal administrative investigations, employee rights, SB 331**

      Jury service, exemption of state officers removed, SB 73*

      Longevity pay, increase, AB 392**

      Military duty, compensation during leave of absence, AB 310

      Office hours of state offices, variable schedule, AB 217**

      Performance reports, changes, SB 331†

      Personal identifying information, unlawful acts, SB 297*

      Public safety employees, grounds for refusal to hire, AB 217**

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Rural communities, study of relocation of certain state agencies to, AB 219

      Salaries

             Attorney General investigators, increase, SB 346

             Citizens' commission to fix salaries of certain elected officers, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

             Cost-of-living increases, AB 555**

             Deductions

                   Employee or labor organizations, AB 169

                   Group insurance, AB 249**, AB 286*

             Forensic specialists, increase, AB 173

             Highway Patrol, increase, SB 344

             Holiday pay, AB 537†

             Overpayments

                   Certification as bad debt, AB 217**

                   Reduction or satisfaction with accrued annual leave, AB 217**

             Unclassified service, AB 555**

             Wildlife Division law enforcement personnel, increase, SB 346

      Sick leave, transfer of hours to catastrophic leave account upon retirement, AB 537†

      Strikes, prohibited acts, AB 65

      Transfers from one position to another position, AB 217**

      Unclassified service, salaries, AB 555**

      Vacancies, filling, provisional appointments, SB 331†

      Voting, effect of abstention by member of certain public bodies, SB 16**

STATE PARKS

      Alcohol or controlled substances, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 282

      Annual permits, issuance, SB 144**

      Concession fees, deposit, SB 401**

      Cooperative agreements for establishment and maintenance by political subdivisions, SB 144**, AB 287**

      Federal grants, administrative fees, SB 144**

      Floyd Lamb State Park, transfer to City of Las Vegas, SB 444**

      Improvement projects, reversion of previous appropriation extended, SB 502**

      Name change, approval by Legislature required, exceptions, SB 144**

      Sand Harbor Visitor Center, financing, SB 46**

      Transfer to local government, procedures, restrictions, AB 287**

STATE PARKS, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE PLUMBING CODE

      Designation, SB 115

STATE PRINTING DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

 

STATE PUBLICATIONS

      Candidates for office or contested matters, prohibited expenditures by state government, SB 123*, AB 298

      Disability Services, Office of, biennial report, SB 164**

      Electronic commerce, annual report, SB 314†

      Electronic format, establishment of standards, availability on Internet, AB 214

      Industrial directory, publication unnecessary, SB 174**

      Insurance Commissioner, list of independent review organizations, SB 23, AB 79*

      Legislative journals, number, AB 542*

      Legislative Manual, contents, AB 542*

      Nevada Administrative Code (See generally ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

      Nevada Elder Count, publication, SB 81

      Nevada Revised Statutes (See NEVADA REVISED STATUTES)

      Public purchasing, private sources of procurement, SB 406

      Statutes of Nevada (See STATUTES OF NEVADA)

      Superintendent of Public Instruction, biennial report, SB 191

      Wildlife Division, printing, advertisements, AB 71**

STATE PURCHASING

      Bids

             Appeals, AB 424†

             Awards to multiple bidders, AB 116

             Commodities, advertisements for bids, AB 116

             Local bidders, preferences, SB 280**, AB 424†

             More than one item, requirements, AB 116

             Nonresident bidders, inverse preferences for certain bidders, SB 280**

      Breach of contract, AB 116, AB 424*

      Change orders, restrictions, AB 424†

      Contracts over $500,000, duties, AB 424†

      Election system upgrades, purchasing laws inapplicable, SB 453**

      Energy conservation in public buildings, contracts with qualified service companies, AB 398**

      Housing Division, continuation of exemption from laws, SB 78**

      Lease-purchase, requirements, AB 116

      Length of certain contracts, AB 116

      Prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services or medical supplies, SB 277**

      Price agreements, use, AB 116

      Private sources of procurement, legislative intent, SB 406

      Recycled paper products, purchase, AB 116

      Response agencies, purchase of information or communication system, AB 441**

      Sales tax, imposition on items purchased for resale to public, SB 404

STATE SEAL

      Sale, lease or use, authority of State Treasurer to contract, study, AB 415

      Secretary of State, fees, SB 112**, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

STATE TREASURER

      Bullion coins issued by state, duties, AB 532

      Child support withholding fees, duties, SB 186**, AB 475†

      Common-Interest Communities Ombudsman Account, duties, SB 100*, SB 438

      Depositories of public money, duties, SB 447

      Examination of books and accounts, AB 216**

      General authorized expenditure legislation, duties, SB 504**

      Governmental services tax rebate account, creation, duties, SB 370*

      Health care profession scholarship program, duties, SB 461

      Pari-mutuel wagering, transfer of portion of licensing fees to counties, SB 3**

      Registry Fund, duties, SB 255, AB 232†

      Salary, citizens' commission to fix, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Senior deputies, appointment, unclassified service, SB 446**

      State Controller, Treasurer as ex officio Controller, AJR 16

      State Distributive School Account, duties, AB 124

      State property or emblems, contracts for use by private entities, study, AB 415

      Tobacco settlement trust funds, authority, SB 448

      Wildlife license plates, duties, SB 15

STATE VEHICLES

      Sale of advertising space, authority of State Treasurer, study, AB 415

      Transfers to other entities, sales tax exemptions, SB 313**

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

STATUTES OF NEVADA

      Certification of laws by Secretary of State, fees, SB 112**, SB 238, SB 298, SB 382, AB 163, AB 243, AB 281, AB 439, AB 536

      Conflicts of law, resolution by Legislative Counsel, AB 39**

      Local government powers, Dillon's Rule abolished, SB 295

      Repeal and reenactment of laws, legal effect, AB 542*

      Technical corrections, AB 38**

STORAGE TANKS

      Clean-up fees for discharges

             Collection and administration of fees, SB 471*

             Dishonored checks, fees, effect, SB 471*

             Regulations, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Regulated substances, regulation of aboveground storage tanks, SB 58*

STOREY COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Comstock Historic District (See COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT)

      State Public Defender, fees for services, SB 504**

      Western Nevada Development District, designation, SB 328*

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Consolidation with Washoe County School District, AB 264†

STREETS AND ALLEYS (See also HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

      County motor vehicle fuel tax (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX)

      County power to buy, sell or exchange real property, SB 110*

      Impact fees for street projects, rate, SB 237**, AB 455

      Public rights-of-way, duties and liability of abutting property owners, AB 390†

      Regional transportation projects in certain counties, funding, SB 237**, AB 455

      Special fuel tax, additional tax for street repair and restoration, AB 374

      Subdivision of land, improvement requirements, AB 427**

      Transportation, tax for improvement of, rate, SB 237**

      Vacation or abandonment, notice of hearing, SB 176*

STRIKES

      Public school personnel, right to strike, AB 279

      State or local government employees, prohibited acts, AB 65

STUDENT LOANS

      Education students, establishment of program, appropriation, AB 264†

      Nursing student loan program, appropriation, SB 208

      Tobacco settlement proceeds, use, AJR 10

STUDIES (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

SUBDIVISION OF LAND

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Certificates of occupancy, requirements, AB 449

      Easements, requirements, exceptions, SB 354*

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

      Growth caps, requirements, SB 279

      Impact fees (See IMPACT FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT)

      Improvements, restrictions on imposition of certain requirements by governing body, AB 427**

      Landscaping, lighting and security walls, notice of hearing relating to failure to maintain, SB 176*

      Maps and plats

             Amendment, requirements, AB 533**

             Approval conditioned on dedication of land or other thing of value, prohibition, AB 427†

             Certificate of owner of land to grant easements designated in final map, SB 354*

             Compatibility with information technology used by assessors required, AB 533**

             Final maps

                   Contents to include certain roads and easements, SB 354*

                   Presentation, SB 176*

             Irrigation ditches, provision of maps to certain property owners, AB 488**

             Parcel maps

                   Requirements imposed by governing body, restrictions, AB 427**

                   Statement of facts required, SB 30

             Reverted property, requirements, AB 533**

             Tentative maps, contents to include certain easements, SB 354*

      Owners-developers, fees, SB 428**

      Regional parks, dedication of certain land or imposition of construction tax, AB 196

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Representatives, fees, SB 428**

      Rural preservation neighborhoods, protection, AB 244

      Sales (See also REAL PROPERTY)

             Real Estate Division, regulations, SB 428**

      Secretary of State as agent, fee, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Transportation, tax for improvement of, rate, SB 237**

      Utilities and cable company easements, requirements, exceptions, SB 354*

      Zoning (See ZONING)

SUBPOENAS

      Common-interest communities, procedures, SB 100*, SB 325, SB 438

      Contractors' Board, State, SB 371

      Employee-Management Committee, SB 331**

      Internet service providers, fees for providing information limited, SB 300**

      Public Works Board, State, SB 491*

      Real Estate Commission, SB 438

      Secretary of State, SB 456*

SUBSTANCE ABUSE (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT AND TREATMENT, COMMISSION ON

      Abolished, AB 548**

SUICIDE

      Douglas County, appropriation for prevention programs, AB 340

      Preventive measures urged, SCR 3‡, SCR 4‡, SCR 5‡, ACR 9‡, ACR 31

      Real property transactions, disclosure regarding suicide immaterial, SB 204*

      School personnel, regional training programs, SB 36**

      Statewide prevention program, creation, SB 49**

      Suicide Prevention Day designated, ACR 9‡

SUNSET LEGISLATION

      California Immigrant Trail Interpretive Center, time for bond issue, SB 51**

      Costs savings of state agencies, authority to retain and use, SB 381

      Domestic wells, mandatory connection to public system, AB 210, AB 213**

      Housing, assistance to finance, SB 78**

      Legislative Committee on Persons with Disabilities, SB 137**

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, AB 487

      Malpractice screening panels, AB 300

      Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, SB 249

      Newlands Project Water Rights Fund, extension, AB 82*

      Public Employees' Benefits Program, number of members of Board, AB 249**

      Public Lands, Legislative Committee on, review of water entities, SB 216**

      Renewable energy, certain tax exemptions extended, SB 489**

      Rural preservation neighborhoods, protection laws, AB 244

      School bonds, use of proceeds for buildings, furniture and equipment, AB 240**

      Solar Energy Systems Demonstration Program, AB 32**, AB 431**

      State parks, reversion of previous appropriation extended, SB 502**

      Tax abatements for new businesses, SB 473**

SUNSHINE IN LITIGATION

      Public hazards, concealment by court order prohibited, SB 251

SUNSHINE LAW (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

      Academic achievement plans, receipt, SB 191

      Alternative schedules, duties, reports, SB 59**

      Biennial report to Governor and Legislature, SB 191

      Charter schools

             Administrative services provided to schools, requests for reimbursement, SB 252

             Allocations of money, duties, SB 252

            Employment applicants, duties, SB 33, SB 252

      Class-size reduction, duties, SB 508

      Discipline plans, reports, AB 218**

      Distance education, receipt of certain agreements, SB 33, SB 252

      Firearms safety courses, duties, AB 115

      Information Technology Advisory Board, removal as member, AB 88

      Legislative Committee on Persons with Disabilities, membership on advisory committee, SB 137**

      Personnel hearings, duties, AB 354

      Prisoners, educational programs, member of interagency panel, SB 317**

      Safe and respectful learning environment, reports, duties, AB 513

      Scholarships for education students, duties, SB 208†

      State Distributive School Account, duties regarding biennial budgetary request, AB 266, SCR 41‡

      Statewide automated system of information concerning pupils, duties, SB 191

      Summer food service programs, study, AB 535

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM

      Medicaid eligibility, determination at same time as SSI eligibility, SB 138

SUPPORT (See also CHILD SUPPORT)

      Alimony, modification based on change in gross monthly income, SB 269*

      Domestic violence proceedings, assignment of income, AB 160†

SUPREME COURT

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Clerk, fees, SB 106**

      District judges, filling of vacancies created by catastrophe, AB 441**

      Domestic relations seminars, adoption of rules, AB 309

      Intermediate Appellate Court, duties, SJR 5‡, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

      Justices

             Chief Justice, Nevada State Council for Interstate Juvenile Supervision, appointment, SB 242

             Election, time for filing declaration or certificate of candidacy, SB 111

             Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

             Retirement (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

             Salaries, citizens' commission to fix, prohibition against midterm increase removed, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

      Justices' courts, mandatory short trial program, adoption of rules, AB 100*

      Litigation, provision of certain information to clients, adoption of rules, AB 338

      Machine-readable media, use for preservation of records, AB 260

      Murder and manslaughter cases, reports, AB 13**

      Supplemental appropriation, SB 246**

      Vacancies

             Catastrophe, filling of vacancy created by, AB 441**

             Term of office of justice filling, AJR 12 of the 71st Session

SURETY BONDS

      Assisted living facilities, exemptions from filing, AB 326†

      Care facilities for aged persons, SB 84**

      Construction contracts, security to be provided by certain persons, SB 206*, AB 316

      Contractors, AB 190*

      Deceptive trade practices, bond unnecessary for injunction, SB 399

      Health benefits, associations of self-insured private employers providing, SB 64

      Industrial insurance, associations of self-insured public employers, SB 167

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens, release, SB 206*

      Medical or dental malpractice actions, plaintiffs, SB 272

      Mining or exploration permits, AB 321

      Motor carriers, impoundment of vehicles, SB 192

      Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees, claims against bond, AB 417

      Notaries public, SB 162

      Outfitters and guides, deposit, AB 272

      Parolees or probationers moving out of state, AB 18

      Public guardian deputies, AB 151**

      Public works, protests, AB 425**

      Sellers of travel, AB 232*, AB 343*, AB 496

      Subcontractors, procedure to guarantee payment of certain indebtedness, SB 71

SURVEILLANCE

      Traffic citations, prohibition on use of certain equipment to obtain evidence repealed, SB 220

SURVEYORS

      Board (See PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BOARD)

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Active experience requirements, AB 146†

             Examinations, AB 146**

             Laser scanner operators, exemption, AB 146**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      Records of survey and supporting documents, requirements, AB 533**

      Stamps, acquisition, AB 146**

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

SUSPENSION OF SENTENCE (See SENTENCING)

SWIMMING POOLS

      County swimming pools, imposition of sales tax for operation, AB 208**

      Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, limitation on location, SB 236

      Methamphetamine manufacture near, additional penalty, AB 33*

      Residential pools, prohibited and authorized acts by contractors, SB 437**

SWITCHBLADE KNIVES

      Permits to manufacture or sell, issuance, SB 199*, AB 423

SYNAGOGUES (See RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS)

                                                                     T

TAHOE BASIN

      Environmental Improvement Program, financing of projects, SB 46**

      Grant program for erosion control, expansion of purposes, SB 46**

      Legislative committee to review, creation, SB 216**

      Property tax, separate taxation where development restricted by compact, AJR 8 of the 71st Session

TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING COMPACT

      Legislative Committee for Review and Oversight, creation, SB 216**

      Legislative study, SB 216**

      Withdrawal by Nevada, AB 305

TAIWAN

      Free trade agreement with United States, support urged, AJR 4‡

 

TAX COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Audiotaped meetings unnecessary, SB 229

      Credit or debit cards to make payments, duties, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Electronic returns and transfers, duties, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Exchange of information, agreements, SB 509

      Local improvement districts for certain projects, duties, SB 495**

      Property tax, duties, SB 440**, AB 348**, AB 530**

      Public utilities acquired by local governments, duties, SB 442, AB 361**

      Sales and use taxes, duties, AB 514**

TAX POLICY IN NEVADA, TASK FORCE ON

      Creation, AB 281

TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Audiotaped meetings unnecessary, SB 229

      Business licenses

             Cease and desist orders, SB 298, AB 163, AB 439, AB 536

             Release of certain information authorized, SB 466**

      Cigarette taxes, duties, reports, AB 460†

      City councils, reports, SB 382

      Clark County, duties regarding rental car fee, AB 554

      Collection of taxes, agreements with private entities, AB 457

      Confidentiality of records, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281, AB 342

      County assessors, reports, AB 533**

      County commissioners, reports, SB 382

      County motor vehicle fuel taxes, duties, SB 237**, AB 455, AB 516†

      Credit or debit cards to make payments, duties, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Electronic commerce, report, duties, SB 314**

      Electronic returns and transfers, duties, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

      Entertainment tax, duties, appropriation, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Ethics Commission, duties regarding assessments, AB 551**

      Exchange of information, agreements, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Financial institutions tax, duties, SB 509, AB 517

      Gross receipts tax, duties, appropriation, SB 238, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

      Incorporated towns, duties, SB 347

      Intoxicating liquors, duties, SB 373*

      Joint enforcement of certain laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account, duties, SB 469**

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, duties, SB 343, AB 364, AB 516**

      Motor vehicles, duties regarding 24-month registration pilot program, SB 213, AB 324*

      Occupancy tax, duties, AB 342

      Property tax, powers and duties, SB 440**, AB 530**, AB 533**

      Real property transfer tax, duties, SB 509

      Rental cars, duties, AB 267**

      Sales and use taxes, duties, AB 514**

      Satellite television companies, duties regarding taxation, SB 492

      Service tax, duties, SB 382

      Solid Waste Management Account, duties, AB 447

      Special districts, conditional exemptions from audit requirements, AB 149**

      Tax Distribution Account, administration, AB 387

      Tobacco settlement, duties, AB 460

      Unified business tax, duties, SB 509

      Washoe County, duties regarding rental car fee, SB 497**

TAXES AND TAXATION

      Air quality, tax for improvement of, authorization, SB 237**

      Alcohol (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Aviation fuel (See AVIATION FUEL TAX)

      Beef promotion tax, repeal, SB 486**

      Business (See BUSINESS TAX)

      Business profits tax, imposition, SB 238, SB 293, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281, AB 517

      Cigarettes (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      City-county relief (See CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX)

      Collection

             Credit or debit cards, payments by, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

             State controller, required duties, SB 382

      Construction tax, imposition on nonresidential projects, AB 196

      Employers, surcharge, SB 382

      Entertainment events, tax on, imposition, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Estate Tax Account, use, SB 415**

      Federal lands, increase in payments in lieu of taxes urged, AJR 6‡

      Financial institutions, tax on privilege of doing business, SB 509, AB 517

      Fuel taxes (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX; MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES; SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Governmental services (See GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX)

      Infrastructure (See INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR)

      Insurance premium tax (See INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX)

      Jet or turbine-powered aircraft (See JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT, TAXES ON FUEL FOR)

      Legislative Committee on Taxation, Public Revenue and Tax Policy, creation, appropriation, SB 509

      Liquor (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Local school support (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Occupancy tax, imposition, AB 342

      Property (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Real property transfer (See REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX)

      Sales and use (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Satellite companies, tax on revenue from sales of direct broadcast services, SB 492

      Services, tax imposed on, SB 382

      Sheep, minimum head tax, SB 486**

      Tourism (See TOURISM, TAX TO PROMOTE)

      Transient lodging (See ROOM TAX)

      Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION, TAX FOR IMPROVEMENT OF)

      Unified business tax, imposition, SB 509

      Water, tax on intercounty or interstate transfers, AB 229

TAXICAB AUTHORITY

      Disabled persons and service animals, prohibited acts, AB 332

      Electronic business, authority to transact, regulations, AB 490**

      Impoundment of vehicles, SB 192

      Members, terms, SB 476**

      Petty Cash, Account for, amount, SB 476**

TAXICABS

      Drivers

             Conditions of employment, SB 192

             Conduct while on duty, standards, SB 192

             Definition, SB 192

             Fingerprints, submission, SB 192, AB 155**

             Permits

                   Denial, grounds, AB 55**, AB 337

                   Fees, SB 288**

                   Issuance, SB 192, AB 155**

             Physician's certificate, SB 192, SB 476**

             Prohibited acts, SB 192

             Safety belts, use, AB 226†

             Training regarding persons with disabilities, SB 192

      Impoundment of vehicles, SB 192

      Legislative study of mass transit needs, SCR 31‡

      Minors, riding in front seat prohibited, AB 226†

      Registration of fleet vehicles by electronic filings, SB 405*

      Safety belts, use by passengers, AB 226*

      Self-insurance, SB 322**

      Taxicab motor carriers, system of allocations, SB 477

      Trip fees, increase, SB 288**

TAXIDERMY

      Fees, SB 420*

TEACHERS (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

TECHNOLOGICAL CRIME, NEVADA TASK FORCE FOR

      Advisory board, composition, terms of members, SB 300†

TELEGRAPH

      Certificates, filing with Secretary of State, fee, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Repeal of obsolete laws, SB 7†

      Telegrams, certain terminology revised, SB 7*

TELEMARKETING

      Automatic dialing and announcing devices, use, SB 255, AB 232*

      Background checks of employees, procedures, AB 155**

      Business tax, applicability, AB 163, AB 536

      Do-call registry, establishment, dissemination of information, SB 255†, AB 232†

      Do-not-call registry

             Establishment, prohibited acts, SB 255, AB 232*

             Internal registries, establishment, duties, SB 255†, AB 232*

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of criminal laws, AB 73*

      Resident agents, process fee, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

TELEPHONE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

      Automatic dialing and announcing devices, use, SB 255, AB 232*

      Broadband services, regulation, SB 400**

      Cellular phones

             Facilities for personal wireless service, approval of construction, SB 426**

             Legislature, use of cell phones (Rule 21), AR 3‡

             Motor vehicle drivers, local regulation of phone use restricted, SB 10**

             School pupils, use and possession of devices, AB 138**

      Charges, prohibited acts by providers of services, SB 399

      Court reporters, listing in directories, SB 395**

      Definitions, SB 400**

      Disabilities, persons with, program to provide devices for, administration, SB 164**

      Duration of each call billed, notice to customers, exception, SB 400**

      E-mail (See E-MAIL)

      Emergency calls, refusal to relinquish public phone, penalty, AB 10*

      Government acquisition of systems, payments in lieu of taxes, SB 442, AB 361**

      Incumbent local exchange carriers, plan of alternative regulation, SB 400**

      Internet (See INTERNET)

      Landlord and tenant

             Disclosure of emergency telephone numbers to tenants, SB 13*

             Payment of charges pursuant to ratio billing system, SB 194

      Legislative study of telecommunication services, ACR 19

      Lines, construction procedures, SB 7†

      Motor vehicles

             Local regulation of phone use restricted, SB 10**

             Reports of failure of new residents to register vehicles, SB 214

      Pari-mutuel wagering, regulation, SB 3**

      Party lines, repeal of certain crime relating to, AB 10*

      Property tax on interstate or intercounty property, duties, penalties, AB 530**

      Quarantined persons, rights, SB 82**

      Regulated services, definition of public utility, SB 400**

      State Telecommunications System, duties of Department of Information Technology, AB 88

      Statewide informational and referral system, establishment, SB 239, SCR 11‡

      Subdivision of land, easements for certain utilities, SB 354*

      Suicide hotline in Clark County urged, SCR 5‡

      Toll-free numbers

             Consumer reporting agencies, duties, SB 379

             Do-not-call lists, request line for inclusion on, SB 255, AB 232*

             Elections, information regarding provisional ballots, SB 453*, AB 527

             Failure of new residents to register vehicles, reports, SB 214†

      Victims and witnesses, requests for information on defendant, AB 336**

TELEVISION

      Advertising (See ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING)

      Amber Alert System, creation, AB 322**

      Closed circuit transmissions, tax on entertainment events, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Community antenna television

             Cities and counties, authority to provide services, SB 278, SB 429**

             Discriminatory acts by franchisor prohibited, SB 429**

             Franchises, fees, authority of governing body to grant, SB 278

             Governmental acquisition of system, payments in lieu of taxes, SB 442, AB 361**

             Landlord and tenant, payments pursuant to ratio billing system, SB 194

             Subdivision of land, easements for certain cable companies, SB 354*

             Video programming systems, regulation, SB 429**

      Gaming, regulation of live game broadcasts, SB 431

      Public broadcasting stations, appropriation, SB 177

      Satellite companies, tax on revenue from sales of direct broadcast services, SB 492

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

      Requirements, penalties, AB 501*

 

TENANTS (See LANDLORD AND TENANT; MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

TERRORISM

      9-11 victims memorialized, ACR 2‡

      Act of terrorism defined, SB 38, AB 99, AB 250**, AB 441**

      Advisory Committee on Nevada Homeland Security, appointment, SB 175

      Contingency Account for Hazardous Materials, sources, use, AB 19*

      Emergency Assistance Account, use, AB 19†

      Emergency medical personnel, response training, AB 250*

      First degree murder, acts constituting, SB 38, AB 99, AB 250**

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, creation, AB 441**

      Minors or mentally ill persons, unlawful contact with, prohibited acts, SB 394**

      Missile defense system, support declared, SJR 7

      Nevada Center for Ethics and Health Policy, appropriation, SB 153

      Penalties, SB 38, AB 250**, AB 441**

      Prosecution, no limitation of actions, SB 38, AB 250**

      Response plans, adoption by local governments, AB 441**

THEATERS

      Cigarette vending machines, prohibited placement, AB 96

      Smoking prohibited on premises, AB 96

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

THEFT

      Employers, receipt of information relating to offenses, SB 303, AB 155**

      Identity theft (See IDENTITY THEFT)

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of certain laws, AB 73*

THREATS

      Deceptive trade practices, threatening statements to induce certain payments or contributions, SB 399

      Grocery stores, unlawful acts, AB 356

      Health care facilities, unlawful acts involving staffing levels, AB 313†

      Peace officers, internal reviews, prohibited acts, AB 330

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 250**

THRIFT COMPANIES

      Acquisitions, restrictions, AB 389

      Articles of incorporation, filing, AB 536

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 284*

      Loans secured by real property, disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

TIME

      Daylight saving time, exemption of Nevada from federal law, AB 422

      Election laws, computation of time, AB 528**

      Sales and use taxes, payment, AB 514*

TIME SHARES

      Educational courses, approval fees, SB 428**

      Electronic business with Division, regulations, SB 428**

      Fines, imposition on personnel, SB 428**

      Gaming, definition of resort hotel to include certain time shares, SB 104

      Managers, registration fees, SB 428**

      Nonpayment of money by personnel to Real Estate Division, penalty, SB 428**

      Occupancy tax, imposition, AB 342

      Permits to sell, fees, SB 428**

      Representatives, registration fees, SB 428**

      Sales agents

             Change of name or location, fee, SB 428**

             Fingerprinting of applicants, SB 428**

             Grounds for discipline, AB 55**, AB 337

             License fees, SB 428**

TIRES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

TITLE INSURANCE

      Loans secured by real property, disclosure of terms to borrowers, SB 348

      Rates, filing and approval, SB 12, SB 250**

      Title agents or escrow officers, effect of felony conviction, AB 55**, AB 337

TOBACCO PRODUCTS (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

TORTS (See ACTIONS; DAMAGES)

TOURISM

      Local improvements, acquisition of tourism and entertainment projects, SB 495**

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Sparks, appropriation for creation of tourist information center, SB 296

      Sparks Tourism Facility and Revitalization Steering Committee, creation, AB 205**

      Tourism Week designated, ACR 25‡

TOURISM, COMMISSION ON

      Committee for Development of Projects, receipt and use of room taxes, SB 445

      Executive director, duties, SB 229

      Local improvement districts for certain projects, duties, SB 495**

TOURISM, TAX TO PROMOTE

      Imposition, AB 514*

      Motor vehicle fuel, use of tax proceeds derived from, SB 293

TOURS AND TOUR OPERATORS (See also TRAVEL AGENTS)

      Helicopters, use of preferred facilities in Clark County, AB 355**

      Hotels, kickbacks for referrals restricted, AB 329

      Registration, requirements, AB 343*, AB 478, AB 496

      Surety requirements, AB 496

      Tax on entertainment events, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

TOW CAR OPERATORS

      Abandoned vehicles, removal by police, duties, liability, AB 394*

      Salvage titles, issuance, AB 325†

      Unlawful operation, penalty, SB 192

TOWNS

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Candidates or contested matters, prohibited expenditures, SB 123*, AB 298

      Consular cards, acceptance for identification purposes, SB 312*

      Dayton, appropriation to county for purchase of Odeon Hall, SB 380

      Dillon's Rule regarding governmental powers, abolished, SB 295

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Flag of United States, conditions on display restricted, SB 359**, AB 408

      Homeland security, response plans, duties, AB 441†

      Incorporated towns, creation, procedures, SB 347

      Laughlin, appropriation for Family Resource Center, AB 183

      Officers and employees

             Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

             Complaints against

                   False or fraudulent complaints against, penalty, SB 342

                   Procedures, SB 342†, AB 330

             Contracts between governing bodies and members, authorization, AB 539**

             Donation of bone marrow or certain organs, paid leave of absence, AB 3

             Drivers' licenses and vehicle registration, compliance with laws, AB 476

             Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

             Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 147**, AB 529*

             Insurance (See INSURANCE—Group insurance for public employees)

             Military duty, compensation during leave of absence, AB 310

             Personal identifying information, unlawful acts, SB 297*

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Publications, deposit with or transmittal to State Library, AB 214

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Smoking and tobacco regulation, authority, SB 50†

      State agencies, study of relocation of certain agencies to rural areas, AB 219

      Taxation Department, exchange of information, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281, AB 342

      Telephonic devices, local regulation of use in vehicles prohibited, SB 10**

      Town advisory boards, Clark County, chairman, terms, vacancies, AB 84*

      Town board, effect of single candidate for election, AB 125*

      Unfair lending practices, regulatory powers restricted, AB 284*

      Utilities, exemption from universal energy charge, SB 126

      Volunteer fire department donations, immunity from liability, AB 26*

TOWNSHIPS

      Uniformity of system of government, removal of requirement, AJR 1 of the 17th Special Session

TRADE-MARKS AND TRADE NAMES

      Actions involving marks, damages, costs and fees, AB 81*

      Pesticides, registration, AB 91*

      Registration, application fees, SB 238, AB 243, AB 281

TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES

      Antifreeze, bittering agent required, penalty, SB 304

      Children's products, unlawful acts involving unsafe products, AB 386

      Credit or debit card receipts, printing of certain information restricted, SB 297*

      Deceptive trade practices

             Aiding or abetting person engaged in deceptive trade practice, SB 399

             Charges to credit cards or bank accounts, unauthorized acts, SB 399

             Cigarettes, unlawful acts, AB 460

             Computer information transactions, applicability of laws, SB 463

             Deferred deposit services, unlawful acts, AB 433

             Disclosure of certain information to customers, failure to comply or misrepresentation, SB 399

             Injunction or other equitable relief, SB 399

             Location, misrepresentation or failure to disclose, SB 399

             Manufactured or mobile homes, applicability of laws, AB 262**

             Opt-out provisions in consumer contracts, SB 47

             Payments or contributions, false, misleading or threatening statements to induce, SB 399

             Resident agents, prohibited certificate changes, SB 399

             Telecommunications providers, prohibited acts relating to charges, SB 399

             Telemarketing calls to number on do-not-call list, SB 255, AB 232*

             Travel agents and tour brokers or operators, AB 329, AB 496

      Door-to-door sales, applicability of business tax, AB 163, AB 536

      Farm equipment, supplier-dealer relationships, AB 369*

      Fertilizer and agricultural mineral sales, registration requirements, AB 193*

      Industrial machinery and equipment, supplier-dealer relationships, AB 369†

      Insurers

             Consumer reports, procedures, prohibited acts, SB 129, SB 319*, AB 194

             Unfair trade practices, AB 320†

      Intoxicating liquors (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Layaways, damages against seller for failure to deliver goods, SB 60

      Monopolies, prohibitions, SB 399

      Motor vehicle sales (See MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES; MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Older victims, age threshold for applicability of criminal laws, AB 73*

      Opt-out provisions in consumer contracts, use, remedies for violations, SB 47

      Restraint of trade, duties of investigated corporations, SB 124*

      Social Security numbers, unlawful acts, SB 379

      Telecommunications, prohibited acts by PAR carriers, SB 400**

      Telemarketing (See TELEMARKETING)

      Unfair trade practices

             Injunction or other equitable relief, SB 399

             Insurers, AB 320†

             Investigative demands, confidentiality, SB 399

TRADE SECRETS

      Employer's right of ownership, AB 2, AB 81*

      Highly hazardous substances, records of facility owner or operator, SB 67, SB 127*

      Public Utilities Commission records, confidentiality, SB 125**, AB 32**

TRAFFIC CONTROL

      Abandoned vehicles, removal from highways, AB 394*

      Brakes using engine compression, use, penalty, AB 83*

      Cell phones, local regulation of use while driving restricted, SB 10**

      Construction or other temporary control zones, penalties for violations, AB 444*

      Controlled-access highways, yielding right-of-way, SB 77*

      Demerit points system, applicability to certain persons, SB 483*

      Digital equipment to obtain evidence, prohibition on use repealed, SB 220

      Disabilities, persons with, right-of-way, AB 332

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Electric personal assistive mobility devices, applicability of traffic laws, SB 363*

      Emergency vehicles, duties of drivers approaching stopped vehicles with flashing lights, AB 299*

      Evasion of peace officer resulting in death or substantial harm, penalty, AB 335*

      Flatbed trucks, riding on bed prohibited, exceptions, AB 58, AB 444*

      Handicapped parking

             Spaces, erection and maintenance of signs, SB 187

             Special license plates, placards and stickers, issuance, AB 177*

      Joint enforcement of laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Left-hand turn onto highway, use of single center lane authorized, AB 414, AB 444†

      Loads dropping, sifting, leaking or escaping from vehicle, fines, SB 356

      Minors

             Child-restraint devices

                   Alarms required, AB 120

                    Required use, penalty for noncompliance, SB 116*

                   Unsafe products, prohibitions against sale, lease or use, AB 386

             Leaving certain minors unattended in vehicle, penalty, SB 17

             Safety belts, use, penalty for noncompliance, SB 116*, AB 161, AB 226†

             Taxicabs and limousines, minors in front seat prohibited, AB 226†

             Transportation of passengers under 18, restrictions, liability, SB 256

      Monitoring devices, definition, attachment by officer, SB 26

      Photographic equipment to obtain evidence, prohibition on use repealed, SB 220

      Pickup trucks, riding in bed prohibited, exceptions, AB 58, AB 444*

      Right lanes, required use by certain trucks and combinations of vehicles, SB 157

      Safety belts

            Citation for failure to wear, limitation on issuance removed, SB 480

             Limousines, required use, AB 226†

             Minors, use, penalty for noncompliance, SB 116*, AB 161, AB 226†

             Salvage vehicles, repair or replacement of seatbelt assembly, AB 325*

             Taxis, required use, AB 226*

      School buses, use of flashing red lights, SB 230

      School zones or school crossing zones

             Portable signs, placement, AB 42**

             Stop on direction or signal of school crossing guard required, AB 42**

      Size, weight and load

             Combinations of vehicles, AB 83*

             Loads dropping, sifting, leaking or escaping from vehicle, fines, SB 356

             Split weighting of certain vehicles or combinations of vehicles, SB 485*

             Tires, maximum load weights and minimum number per axle, SB 481*

             Trailers or semitrailers, repeal of alternative limits on weight, AB 83*

      Tail lights

             Motorcycles, certain inserts authorized, AB 77*

             Nonflashing blue light, use by authorized vehicles, AB 444*

      Video equipment to obtain evidence, prohibition on use repealed, SB 220

TRAILERS

      Alternative limitations on weight, repeal, AB 83*

      Firearms, unlawful discharge, SB 40*

      Highways, use of extreme right lanes by certain vehicles with trailers, SB 157

      Lease of trailer for trade or business does not constitute sale under certain circumstances, SB 482*

      Sales, brake requirements, SB 25

      Wildlife license plates, issuance, SB 15

TRANSIENT LODGING, TAX ON (See ROOM TAX)

TRANSPLANTATION OF HUMAN ORGANS (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

 

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Deputy directors, number, AB 519**

      Design-build contracts, SB 19†, AB 401**, AB 519**

      DUI by teens and young adults, study urged, SCR 15‡

      Easements or encroachments on certain highway rights-of-way, duties, AB 197

      Joint enforcement of certain laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Machine-readable media, use for preservation of records, AB 260

      Ports of entry, appropriation for planning and construction, AB 195†

      Private development or operation of facilities, duties, AB 401**

      Report for construction and maintenance, duties, SB 56 of the 71st Session

      State Transportation Improvement Program, duties, SB 330

      Tail lights that emit nonflashing blue light, use by authorized vehicles, AB 444*

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY

      Drivers, duties, SB 192

      Electronic business, authority to transact, regulations, AB 490**

      Fees, SB 192†

      Licenses, certificates and permits, duties, SB 192, AB 518**

      Limousines, duties regarding allocation, legislative study, AB 518**

      Taxicab motor carriers, establishment of system of allocation, SB 477

      Vehicle fee for buses and limousines, SB 192, AB 518**

TRANSPORTATION, TAX FOR IMPROVEMENT OF

      Rate, SB 237**

      Use of proceeds, SB 293

TRAPPING LICENSES

      Denial, suspension or revocation, SB 420*

      Fees, increase, SB 420*

TRAUMA CENTERS

      Insured patients, reduction of charges in certain cases, AB 228

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

      Advisory Committee on Traumatic Brain Injuries, duties, SB 164**

      Office of Disability Services, duties, SB 164**

TRAVEL AGENTS (See also TOURS AND TOUR OPERATORS)

      Advertisements, disclosures, AB 343*

      Certificates of registration

             Fees, AB 343*

             Issuance, expiration, AB 343*

             Renewal, AB 343*, AB 478

             Requirements, AB 343*

      Fines, AB 343*

      Hotels, kickbacks for referrals restricted, AB 329

      Recovery Fund, creation, use, AB 343*

      Registration, requirements, fees, AB 478, AB 496

      Seller of travel defined, AB 343*

      Surety requirements, AB 232*, AB 343*, AB 496

      Trust accounts, maintenance, AB 232*, AB 343*

      Violations, actions by district attorney, AB 343*

TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION DISTRICT (See also IRRIGATION DISTRICTS)

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, review of programs, SB 216**

TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, review of programs, SB 216**

TRUCKS AND TRUCKING (See MOTOR CARRIERS; MOTOR VEHICLES)

TRUST COMPANIES

      Assessments, AB 493**

      Limited-liability companies or partnerships, filing of documents, AB 536

      Service of process, fees, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

      Tax on privilege of doing business, imposition, SB 509, AB 517

TRUST FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS

      Charter school buildings and sites fund, SB 222

      Children's Trust Fund, awards, AB 201*

      Educational Technology, Trust Fund for, abolished, AB 179†

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a (See HEALTHY NEVADA, TASK FORCE FOR THE FUND FOR A)

      Heil Trust Fund for Wild Horses, use, AB 474**

      Local governments, establishment of trust fund to provide health and welfare benefits, SB 28**, AB 388**

      Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund, investments, deposits, use, SB 448

      Public Health, Trust Fund for (See PUBLIC HEALTH, TRUST FUND FOR)

      Real estate licensee accounts, audit, SB 428**

      School Accountability Trust Fund, creation, AB 426

      Sellers of travel, purchase money, AB 232*, AB 343*

      Veterans' homes, trust fund for residents, AB 247**

TRUSTS

      Business trusts (See BUSINESS TRUSTS)

      Creditors' claims

             Filing fees, SB 211

             Notice to creditors, AB 445**

      Guardians, powers, AB 365*

      Petitions, filing fees, SB 211

      Principal and Income Act (1997), Uniform, adoption, SB 196*

      Prudent Investor Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 196*

      Real property, certain sales prohibited, AB 284*

      Real property transfer tax, certain exemptions removed, SB 509

      Reinsurance, form of trust for payment of claims, AB 453*

      Revocable inter vivos trusts, effect of divorce or annulment, AB 101*

      Trustees

             Exploitation of aged persons, included acts, AB 126*

             Purchase by or sale to self may be permitted, SB 55*

      Tuition plans, exemption from execution, SB 434**

                                                                     U

UMPIRES

      Sports officials, exemption from coverage under certain laws, AB 185**

UNARMED COMBAT

      Amateur officials, exemptions from coverage under certain laws, AB 185**

      Athletic Commission (See ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Martial arts studios, regulation, AB 478

      Tax on admissions, SB 238, SB 382, AB 243, AB 281

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

      Board of Review, judicial review of decisions, SB 423**

      Employing units, notification of claims, SB 423**

      Exemption of benefits from execution, SB 70*

      Overpayments, recovery, SB 423**

      Sports officials, exemptions from coverage, AB 185†

      Surcharge, imposition on employers, SB 382

UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

UNFUNDED MANDATES

      Child abuse or neglect victims, examination, AB 112

      Court appointed attorneys, fees, AB 17*

      Criminal investigations, collection of biological specimens, AB 55**

      Eighth Judicial District, domestic relations seminars, AB 309

      Elected county officers, salary increase, SB 53, AB 23**, AB 66

      Elections, expenses related to voting rights, SB 453**, AB 235*, AB 527

      Ethics Commission, assessments for support, AB 551**

      Group insurance premiums for certain retired officers and employees, AB 286*

      Health care facilities, staffing requirements, AB 313†

      Juror fees, SB 73*

      Medicaid coverage for institutional long-term care for dementia, AB 323†

      Military leave by public officers or employees, compensation, AB 310

      Purchasing, preferences for local bidders, AB 483

      Recycling and solid waste disposal programs, AB 447

      Schools

             Additional days of instruction, AB 264†

             Bus transportation, requirements, SB 230

             Early admission of certain pupils, SB 34†

             Personnel

                   Retirement, purchase of service credit, AB 264

                   Salaries, SB 210†, SB 226, AB 227, AB 264†, AB 268†

             Reading comprehension tests, administration, AB 264†

             Safe and respectful learning environment, policies, AB 513

UNIFIED BUSINESS TAX

      Imposition, SB 509

UNIFORM ACTS

      Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, adoption of revised act, SB 48*

      Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, adoption, SB 43*

      Computer Information Transactions Act, adoption, SB 463

      Principal and Income Act (1997), adoption, SB 196*

      Prudent Investor Act, adoption, SB 196*

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE

      Bank deposits and collections (See BANKS AND BANKING)

      Negotiable instruments (See NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS)

      Recording of documents, requirements, AB 92*

      Secured transactions (See SECURED TRANSACTIONS)

UNIFORMS

      School pupils, requirements, AB 264†

UNIONS (See LABOR UNIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS)

 

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES

      Vacancy created by catastrophe, filling, AB 344**

UNITED STATES SENATORS

      Election, obsolete constitutional provision repealed, AJR 14, AJR 3 of the 71st session‡

UNITED WE STAND

      Special license plates, issuance, use of proceeds, AB 19*

UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA

      Anatomical Dissection, Committee on, audio recording of meetings, SB 229

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Audit of system, AB 47, AB 148**

      Board of Regents

             Annual information seminars, attendance, AB 353†

             Committee to Evaluate Higher Education Programs, appointments, AB 203**

             District boundaries, AB 375*

             Education students, loan program, appropriation, AB 264†

             Election and appointment, AJR 11‡

             Estate Tax Account, use, transfers, SB 415**

             Graduate Medical Education, Council on, establishment, appropriation, SB 305

             Health care profession scholarship program, duties, SB 461

             Millennium scholarship program, duties, AB 179

             No Child Left Behind Act, reports, SB 191

             Number, term of office, AB 353†, AJR 11‡

             Social studies courses, duties, SB 309*

      Bond issues for facilities, increase of 1991 issue, SB 413**

      Buildings, contracts for cost-saving energy measures, AB 398**

      Capital improvement projects, funding, SB 507**

      Community colleges (See COMMUNITY COLLEGES)

      Cooperative extension, suicide prevention measures urged, SCR 3‡

      Crime Statistics, Center for the Analysis of, establishment, AB 246**

      Defibrillators, duties, AB 441**

      Dental hygiene master's program, appropriation, SB 454

      Employees

             Deferred compensation (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAMS)

             Group insurance (See INSURANCE—Group insurance for public employees)

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

             Salary increase, appropriation, AB 555**

             Sex offenders or crime against a child offenders, registration, SB 397**

      Gallagher, Dorothy, commendation, SCR 34‡

      Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies, appropriation, SB 227

      Health facility staffing study, representation, AB 313*

      Highway Patrol, educational benefits for injured officers, SB 302

      Instructional materials, provision in electronic version on request, SB 62*

      Intercollegiate athletics

             Athletes' agents (See ATHLETES' AGENTS)

             Audit of athletic programs, AB 148**

             Sports officials, exemption from coverage under certain laws, AB 185**

             Tax on entertainment events, SB 238, SB 382, SB 509, AB 243, AB 281

             UNR-UNLV athletic competition, certain actions urged, SCR 19‡

 

      Latino Research and Advocacy, Institute for, establishment, AB 382

      Legislative study of programs, appropriation, AB 203**

      Libraries, appropriation for on-line access licenses, SB 185

      Medicine, School of

             Academic Medical Center in Las Vegas, bond issue for acquisition, SB 447

             Area Health Education Center Program, creation, SB 188

             Embalming facility and plasticization laboratory, funding, SB 178, SB 507**

             Graduate Medical Education, Council on, establishment, SB 305

             Heart transplant facility, study, funding, SB 507**, AB 333

             Malpractice insurance subsidies for prenatal care providers, SB 188

             Medical Education Council, creation, SB 188, SB 191†

             Nevada Health Service Corps, duties, SB 188

             Nevada Office of Rural Health, creation, SB 188

             Obstetrical access program, appropriation, SB 188†

             Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, appropriation, SB 258

      Methamphetamine manufacture near campus, additional penalty, AB 33*

      National Guard members, educational benefits, SB 306

      Nevada Educational Support Program, appropriation, AB 186

      Nevada Writing Projects, appropriation, AB 327

      Oral cancer and forensic institute, appropriation for establishment, SB 352†

      Personal identifying information, unlawful acts, SB 297*

      Police departments (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Classification review, AB 555**

             Sex offenders, duties and immunities relating to, SB 397**

      Prescription drugs, pharmaceutical services or medical supplies, SB 277**

      Prisoners, operation of educational programs for, SB 317**

      Public health nursing master's program, appropriation, SB 454

      Qualified tuition program, exemption of certain money from execution, SB 434**

      Records, restrictions on disclosure of personal information, AB 353**

      Reimbursement of indirect costs for sponsored programs, retention of revenues, SB 259

      Remedial education, reimbursement of costs of providing, AB 426

      Research facilities, penalty for burglary, AB 191

      Scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

      Statewide automated system of information concerning pupils, access, SB 191

      Students

             Child welfare services, agreements, AB 25†

             Education students

                   High school pupils taking education courses, payment of fees, SB 341

                   Loan program, AB 264†

                   Scholarships, SB 208†

             Loans, funding, SB 208, AB 264†, AJR 10

             Nursing students

                   Courses taken by high school pupils, payment of fees, SB 341

                   Loan program, appropriation, SB 208

             Personal information, restrictions on disclosure, AB 353**

             Sex or crime against a child offenders, registration requirements, SB 397**

      Textbooks, sales tax exemption, repeal, SB 293

      University Securities Law, pledged revenues defined, SB 259, SB 413**

      Vandalism or graffiti, penalty for repeat offenses, AB 11

      Women's Research Institute of Nevada, appropriation, AB 383

      Workers, registration of sex or crime against a child offenders, SB 397**

 

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONS

      Real property transfer tax, exemptions, SB 370*, SB 509

      Students' and employees' personal information, restrictions on disclosure, AB 353**

UNLAWFUL DETAINER (See EVICTION)

URBAN RENEWAL (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

UTAH-NEVADA BOUNDARY

      Study of feasibility and desirability of changing, SCR 20‡

                                                                     V

V & T RAILWAY, NEVADA COMMISSION FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF

      Meetings, audio recordings, SB 229

VANDALISM

      Cultural resources, creation of stewardship program, AB 131

      Repeat offenses, penalty, AB 11

VENDING MACHINES

      Cigarette machines, prohibited placement, SB 315*, AB 96, AB 154

VENUE

      Drive-by shootings, SB 40*

      Unemployment compensation, appeals of decisions, SB 423**

VETERANS

      Community redevelopment, employment plans, AB 456

      Governmental services tax exemptions, AB 533**

      High school diplomas, issuance to certain veterans, AB 52**

      Hunting and fishing licenses, issuance to disabled veterans, SB 420†

      Lowden Veterans Center and Museum, appropriation, SB 166

      Property tax exemptions, SB 472, AB 533**

      Unclaimed bodies of deceased veterans, provision of military funerals, AB 306**

      Veterans' cemeteries

             Account for Veterans' Affairs, use, AB 405**

             Employees, number, AB 405**

             Use of remainder of certain donations, AB 304**, AB 405**

      Veterans' homes

             Reserve cash fund, establishment, AB 247**

             Revolving account, establishment, transfers, AB 247**

             Trust fund for residents, establishment, AB 247**

VETERANS' SERVICE COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Executive director, duties, SB 229

VETERANS' SERVICES, OFFICE OF

      Account for Veterans' Affairs, sources, use, AB 304**, AB 405**

      Diplomas for certain veterans, duties, AB 52**

      Gift Account for Veterans' Homes, sources, use, SB 324**, AB 192**, AB 518*, AB 533**

      Gifts, use, AB 304**, AB 405**

      Veterans' Home Account

             Administration, sources, SB 324**, AB 192**, AB 366, AB 518*

             Transfer of money to revolving accounts, AB 247**

VETERINARIANS

      Disciplinary action, SB 250**, SB 364, SB 427*, AB 55**, AB 337

      Legislator's vote, prohibition against refusal to provide service based on, SB 311

      Licenses

             Qualifications, SB 427*

             Renewal, SB 427*

             Suspension or revocation, AB 481

      State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

             Attorney General, exclusive legal counsel, SB 389

             Employees or independent contractors, authority, SB 310*

             Enforcement duties, SB 310*

             Executive Director, qualifications, SB 310*

             Investigations and disciplinary proceedings, SB 250**, SB 364, SB 427*, AB 347

             Meetings, quorum, SB 427*

             Members, qualifications and training, SB 310*

             Recovery of costs and fees, SB 427†

      Student technicians, possession and administration of drugs or controlled substances, SB 425*

      Violations, prosecution by Attorney General, AB 24

VETOED BILLS OF THE 71ST SESSION

      Clark County, air pollution control authority, SB 536 of the 71st Session

      Legislative Oversight Committee on Transportation, creation, SB 56 of the 71st Session

VICTIMS OF CRIME

      9-11 victims memorialized, ACR 2‡

      Change of name, court may seal records and waive publication, AB 160*

      Child abuse victims, examination, immunities, AB 112

      Disposition of certain cases, notification, AB 331*

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime, sources, AB 18

      Privileged communications, victims and advocates, AB 160*

      Release of defendant, notification, requests for information, AB 336**

      Restitution (See RESTITUTION)

      Sexual assault (See SEXUAL ASSAULT)

      Statewide informational and referral system, establishment, SB 239, SCR 11‡

VIDEO ARCADES

      Cigarette vending machines, prohibited placement, AB 96

      Smoking prohibited on premises, AB 96, AB 460

VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, review of programs, SB 216**

      Taxes, distribution, SB 308

VIRGINIA CITY CEMETERY

      Restoration, allocation of certain bond proceeds, SB 144**

VIRTUAL SCHOOLS (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

VISION BENEFITS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

      Subsidies from Fund for a Healthy Nevada for coverage, SB 459†, AB 283

VITAL STATISTICS

      Birth certificates, fees, AB 550*

      Births, disclosure of certain information, SB 267, SB 389

      Death certificates, fees, access by certain persons, AB 381**, AB 550*

VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

VOLUNTEERS

      Child abuse or neglect, duty to report, SB 383†

      Cultural resources, creation of stewardship program, AB 131

      Employers, receipt of information relating to criminal offenses, immunities, SB 303, AB 155**

      Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, appropriation, AB 271

      Sex offenders, conditions of parole or probation, SB 397**

VOTERS' BILL OF RIGHTS (See also ELECTIONS)

      Adoption, AB 235*

VOUCHER SCHOOLS

      Establishment of program, SB 376

                                                                    W

WAGES

      Administrative penalties for certain violations, AB 143**

      Conservation camps, determination of participants' wages, SB 72**

      Contractors, wage claims filed against surety bonds, AB 190*

      Decreases in wages, procedures, violations, AB 143**

      Domestic violence proceedings, assignment of income, AB 160*

      Enforcement of claims, AB 143**

      Equal Pay Day recognized and fair pay practices urged, ACR 17‡

      Health insurance for certain children, wage deduction of premiums, AB 475**

      Industrial insurance

             Apprentices or trainees, deemed wage, AB 80

             Payment or compensation for lost wages of certain injured employees, SB 268

      Insurance companies, distribution of claims upon liquidation, AB 453*

      Juvenile delinquents, deductions from wages for restitution, SB 57*

      Minimum wage, increase, AB 356†

      Overtime on public works, disclosures, enforcement of laws, AB 458**

      Payday and place of payment, procedure to change, AB 143**

      Payments lower than amount earned prohibited, AB 143**

      Prevailing wages (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Subcontractors, procedure to guarantee payment of wages owed by, SB 71

      Unlawfully employed persons, applicability of labor laws, AB 48**

WALKER LAKE (See also WATER)

      Dredging operations, fees, SB 420*

      Preservation, legislative declaration, ACR 21

WASHOE COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Air pollution control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Baseball stadium, creation of authority, rental car fees for financing, SB 497**

      Car washes, regulation of mobile and nonpermanent vendors, AB 484

      Child welfare (See CHILD WELFARE)

      Community redevelopment, allocation of tax revenue, SB 402

      Defibrillators, duties, AB 441**

      Fire Marshal regulations, applicability, SB 118

      Infrastructure tax proceeds, use for flood control projects, reports, SB 490**

      Medicaid, funding of nonfederal share of costs of institutional care, AB 482†

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes (See also MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

             Allocation, AB 525

      Railroad grade separation project, imposition and use of local tax, SB 293, AB 514*

      Recycling programs, duties, AB 447

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Regional transportation projects, funding, SB 237**, AB 455

      Room tax, distribution of certain proceeds, AB 205**

      Trauma care, reduction of charges for certain insured patients, AB 228

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

      Zoning regulation, restriction or boundary, notice of hearings, SB 176*

WASHOE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

      Audio recordings of meetings, public records, SB 229

      Defibrillators, duties, AB 441**

      Noise restrictions, authority to impose, SB 291

      Taxes, distribution, SB 308, SB 470**

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Administrator-pupil ratio, establishment, AB 506

      Business Advisory Council, formation, AB 162

      Consolidation with Storey County School District, AB 264†

      Defibrillators, availability in high schools, AB 441**

      Foreign languages and cultures, instruction programs, AB 508†

      Performance audit, AB 162

      Regional training programs (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

             Appropriation, SB 210†

      Test score brochures, appropriation, SB 210†

WASHOE-STOREY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (See also CONSERVATION DISTRICTS)

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, membership, SB 275

WATER

      Adjudicated stream systems or water districts, assessment, AB 90**

      Appropriation of public water

             Applications not acted upon within certain time to remain active, SB 336**

             Certificates of appropriation

                   Issuance based on permit for livestock watering, restrictions, SB 76**

                   Procedures upon connection to public water system, SB 318

             Intercounty or interstate transfers, taxation by county of origin, AB 229

             Municipal use, action on application may be postponed, SB 336**

             Permits, issuance, mitigation of adverse effects, AB 334

             Point or place of diversion of water, definition, SB 369

             Quantification of certain water rights in Clark County, SB 336**

             Report of conveyance, notice of confirmation, SB 336**

             Temporary permits, certain provisions regarding revocation continued, AB 210, AB 213**

      Bishop Creek Dam, study of reconstruction potential, SB 488

      Forfeiture of rights, AB 403**

      Humboldt River (See HUMBOLDT RIVER)

      Irrigation ditches (See IRRIGATION DITCHES)

      Lake Tahoe (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Lincoln County Water District, authority to sell water and water rights, SB 336**

      Livestock watering

             Federal regulations concerning water rights, amendment urged, SJR 1‡

             Land used for beneficial purpose, water appurtenant to land, SB 76**

             Permits and certificates for appropriation of water, issuance, SB 76**

             Point or place of diversion of water, definition, SB 369

             Snow, inclusion as water for purposes of adjudicating water rights, SB 369

      Marlette Lake (See MARLETTE LAKE WATER SYSTEM)

      Newlands Project Water Rights Fund, extension, AB 82*

      Public lands, expenditure of money to develop or restore resources urged, SJR 2‡

      Walker Lake (See WALKER LAKE)

      Waterpower (See also RENEWABLE ENERGY)

             Defined as renewable energy, AB 49, AB 314, AB 429**

             Electricity generation systems, permits, tax exemptions, SB 489**, AB 372

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

WATER AUTHORITIES

      Bonds, acquisition by state or county, SB 140**

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, review of programs, SB 216**

      Southern Nevada (See SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY)

WATER CONSERVATION

      Public buildings, contracts for cost-saving energy measures, AB 398**

WATER DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Assessment for water distribution expenses, AB 90**

      Ballot questions, procedures, AB 293*

      Lincoln County Water District, creation, SB 336**

      Silver Springs Water and Sewer District, creation, AB 363

WATER METERS

      Manufactured home parks, requirement for individual meters, AB 230**

WATER POLLUTION

      Car washes, regulation of mobile and nonpermanent vendors, AB 484

      Laboratories for analyzing materials, certification required, SB 58*

      Pesticide registration fee, use for pollution control, AB 91*

      Real property sales, immunities of certain persons from liability, AB 485**

WATER SYSTEMS

      Capital improvements, grants, SB 200**, SB 233**, SB 336**, SB 447

      Clark County, exemption of small operators from certain laws, AB 139**

      Counties

             Agreements to acquire, develop or distribute water resources, SB 487

             Collection of delinquent fees for services, SB 54**

      Government acquisition of systems, payments in lieu of taxes, SB 442, AB 361**

      Individual systems, mandatory connection to public system

             Grants for associated costs, SB 200**, SB 233**

             Provisions continued, AB 210, AB 213**

      Landlord and tenant, payment of charges pursuant to ratio billing system, SB 194

      Marlette Lake (See MARLETTE LAKE WATER SYSTEM)

      Property tax on interstate or intercounty property, duties, penalties, AB 530**

      Safe Drinking Water Act, transfer of certain duties related to, AB 473**

      Silver Springs Mutual Water Company, dissolution, AB 363

      Subdivision of land

             Easements for certain utilities, SB 354*

             Improvement requirements, AB 427**

      Western Nevada Regional Water Planning Task Force, creation, SB 275

WEAPONS (See also FIREARMS)

      Armories, alarm system requirements, SB 290

      Switchblade knives, permits to manufacture or sell, SB 199*, AB 423

      Weapons of mass destruction, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 38, AB 250**

WEEDS

      Grant program for local treatment and control, appropriation, SB 75

      Invasive species and weed control, use of certain tax proceeds, SB 370*

      Joint enforcement of certain laws, development of plan, AB 195**

      Noxious Weed and Insect Pest Control Program, name change, SB 172**

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

      Declarations, requirements, SB 485*

      Definitions, SB 485*

      Repair of devices, requirements, SB 485*

      Repeal of certain laws, SB 485*

      Unlawful acts, penalties, SB 485*

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES, STATE SEALER OF

      Antifreeze, duties, SB 304

      Division of Measurement Standards, creation, SB 485*

      Duties generally, SB 485*

      Police powers, SB 485†

      Public weighmasters, duties, SB 485*

      Repeal of certain laws, SB 485*

WELFARE (See also INDIGENT PERSONS)

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Recovery of benefits paid, AB 445**

      School districts, provision of health and social services, AB 264†

      Statewide informational and referral system, establishment urged, SB 239, SCR 11‡

      Supplemental Security Income, agreements regarding determination of eligibility, SB 138

      Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, requirements, penalties, AB 501*

WELFARE BOARD, STATE

      Audio recordings of meetings, SB 229

      Meetings, number, notice, AB 501*

WELFARE DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

WELLS

      Forfeiture of water rights, AB 403**

      Mandatory connection to public water system

             Certificate of appropriation, procedures upon connection, SB 318

             Grants for associated costs, SB 200**, SB 233**

             Provisions continued, AB 210, AB 213**

      Permit to appropriate or change point of diversion of water, issuance, mitigation of adverse effects, AB 334

WELLS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Names of candidates on ballots, charter amendment, AB 541*

      Ordinances and charter amendment ballots, charter amendment, AB 436, AB 528†

      Telephones in vehicles, charter amendment, SB 10**

      Unfair lending practices, charter amendment, AB 284*

      Voter qualifications, charter amendment, SB 453†

WEST WENDOVER, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Human resources branch office, appropriation, AB 76

      Motor vehicles branch office, appropriation, AB 20

      Utah-Nevada boundary line, study of feasibility of changing, SCR 20‡

WESTCARE NEVADA, INC.

      Appropriation, SB 151

WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

      Commissioners, terminology revised, SB 159**

      Physician assistant students, regulatory authority removed, SB 159**

      Supplemental appropriation, SB 407**

WESTERN NEVADA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Designation as regional development district, SB 328*

WETLANDS

      License plates for support of conservation, SB 202, AB 358**

      Wildlife Division, use of certain money for conservation, SB 420†

WHEELCHAIRS

      Pedestrian includes persons on devices for purposes of traffic laws, SB 363*

WHISTLE BLOWERS

      Common-interest community executive boards, prohibited acts, SB 100*, SB 438

      Nurses, prohibited acts by health care facilities, AB 313†

      Schools, prohibited acts regarding reports of harassment or intimidation, AB 513

WHITE PINE COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Nevada Northern Railroad, funding, SB 507**, AB 180

      State Public Defender, fees for services, SB 504**

      Swimming pool, imposition of sales tax for operation and maintenance, AB 208**

WHITE PINE HISTORICAL RAILROAD FOUNDATION

      Appropriation, AB 181

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

      Firefighters or police officers, surviving spouse entitled to receive benefits after remarriage, SB 240†

      Tax exemptions, AB 533**

WILD HORSES, COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF

      Heil Trust Fund, payment of expenses from, AB 474**

WILDERNESS AREAS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

WILDLIFE

      Collection for scientific or educational purposes, fee, SB 420*

      Endangered species, creation of protection districts authorized, AB 136**

      Fishing (See FISHING)

      Habitats, use of certain fees for purposes of, SB 420*

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Killing or possessing certain animals unlawfully, penalties, SB 135, SB 420*

      License plates for wildlife purposes, SB 15, SB 202, AB 358**

      Noncommercial licenses for possession, fee, SB 420*

      Prevention and mitigation of damages caused by certain animals, AB 301*

      Tailings ponds, permit fees, SB 420*

WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF

      Department of Wildlife, oversight, AB 41†, AB 72

      Fees, duties, SB 420*

      License agents, regulation, SB 420**

      Members, disqualification, removal, SB 135, SB 420*

      Outfitters and Guides, Board of, appointment, AB 272

      Private drawings, contracts, SB 420*

      Renewable energy generation projects, duties, AB 372

      Shooting preserves, regulations, SB 420**

      Vessels, regulations, SB 464†

WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF

      Creation, AB 41**, AB 72

WILDLIFE, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

WILDLIFE RECORD BOOK COMMITTEE, NEVADA

      License plates for support, issuance, duties, SB 15

WILLS (See also ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

      Actions belonging to decedent, limitation, SB 207*

      Guardians, powers, AB 365*

      Letters of special administration, form, SB 207*

      Personal representatives, grounds for disqualification, SB 207*

      Probate, notice of hearings or petition, AB 445**

      Signatures, what constitutes, SB 207*

      Subscribing witnesses unavailable, admission of will to probate, SB 207*

WIND ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

WINE (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY

      Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 43*

      Constructional defect cases, expert witnesses, SB 371

      Domestic violence cases, attendants to witnesses, SB 224*

      Immune witnesses, duties, admissibility of evidence in proceedings against, AB 61

      Lab reports, acceptance in lieu of appearance by certain experts, SB 433

      Quarantine proceedings, SB 82**

      Release of defendant, notification, requests for information, AB 336**

WOMEN

      Clark County, programs to assist underutilized businesses, AB 174

      Community redevelopment, employment plans, AB 456

      Equal Pay Day recognized and fair pay practices urged, ACR 17‡

      Pregnancy (See PREGNANCY)

      Women's Research Institute of Nevada, appropriation, AB 383

WORK CARDS

      Employees of landlords of dwelling units inhabited by persons 55 and over, AB 419*

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

WORKS OF ART (See ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

WRONGFUL DEATH (See ACTIONS; DAMAGES)

                                                                     Y

YERINGTON, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Names of candidates on ballots, charter amendment, AB 541*

      Ordinances and charter amendment ballots, charter amendment, AB 436, AB 528†

      Telephones in vehicles, charter amendment, SB 10**

      Unfair lending practices, charter amendment, AB 284*

      Voter qualifications, charter amendment, SB 453†

YOUTH TRAINING CENTER, NEVADA (See also JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

      Coaches, contracts, SB 197*

      Deputies, appointment, SB 197*

      Drug and alcohol abuse education, duties, SB 197*

      Female attendant required when dealing with female child, SB 197*

      Legislative study of juvenile justice system, ACR 18‡

      Transfer of child to another facility, SB 197*

      Uncashed check issued to child, expiration, SB 197*

YUCCA MOUNTAIN (See also HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Legislative declaration regarding state sovereignty, SB 294

      Storage containers, regulation, penalties, SB 119

      Transportation of waste near certain inhabited areas prohibited, penalty, SB 119

                                                                     Z

ZONING

      Appeals from decisions, procedure in Clark County, AB 291*

      Boards of adjustment, audio recordings of proceedings, SB 229

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Continuance of proceedings in Clark County, limitation, AB 291*

      Enterprise districts, standards for designation of gaming districts, SB 158

      Flag of United States, actions to prevent display prohibited, SB 359**, AB 408

      Growth caps, requirements, SB 279

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Manufactured home parks, conversion to individually owned lots, AB 245*, AB 498**

      Master plans, adoption or amendment, SB 142, SB 181†, SB 279, AB 428

      Notice of hearings

             Affidavits of notice, preparation, SB 176†

             Certificates of notice, preparation, SB 176†

             Governmental entity to retain certain information, SB 176*

             Requirements, SB 30, SB 176*

      Regulations, restrictions and boundaries

             Approval of change conditioned on dedication of land or other thing of value, prohibition, AB 427†

             Dwelling units, adoption or amendment limiting number, SB 279

             Halfway houses for substance abuse recovery, location, SB 236

             Hearings, SB 30, SB 176*

             Personal wireless service facilities, construction, SB 426**

             Red Rock Canyon, adjacent lands, SB 358**

      Rural preservation neighborhoods, protection, AB 244

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Variances, special use and conditional use permits

             Approval conditioned on dedication of land or other thing of value, prohibition, AB 427†

             Hearings, SB 176*