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RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1763ê
Resolutions and Memorials
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Senate Resolution No. 1–Temporary Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 1
SENATE RESOLUTION–Providing an allowance for each member and the president of the senate for periodicals, stamps and stationery.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That the sum to be allowed each member and the president of the senate for periodicals, stamps and stationery, as provided by law, be the sum of $60, and the same be certified by the president and the secretary to the state controller, who is authorized to draw his warrants therefor on the legislative fund, and the state treasurer is thereafter authorized to pay the same.
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Senate Resolution No. 2–Temporary Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 2
SENATE RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of attaches.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That the following-named persons be, and they hereby are, elected as attaches of the senate for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Mildred Buchanan, Genevieve Cronin, Evelyn Cherry, Grace Dirrim, Louise Glover, Janice Goodhue, Jean Hanna, Jane Harris, Mary Myers, Eleanor Walker, Betty Barney, Jean Harris and Rodney W. Cullen.
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Senate Resolution No. 3–Senators Brown, Alleman, Bailey, Bunker, Christensen, Dodge, Farr, Fisher, Fransway, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Lamb, Monroe, Pozzi, Slattery, Swobe, Titlow and Young
FILE NUMBER 3
SENATE RESOLUTION–Congratulating Las Vegas Mayor Oran K. Gragson for his many years of public service.
Whereas, Oran K. Gragson has served as mayor of the City of Las Vegas since 1959; and
Whereas, He has devoted many years of service to the State of Nevada both in private life while active in business and civic affairs, and in public life as a candidate and public servant; and
Whereas, During all of his years of service to the people of the State of Nevada he has demonstrated the utmost devotion, dedication and integrity; and
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1764 (FILE NUMBER 3, SR 3)ê
Whereas, He is being honored with a testimonial dinner given by the people of the City of Las Vegas; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That the senate of the 54th session of the legislature congratulates Mayor Oran K. Gragson on this happy occasion for his many years of public service; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to Mayor Oran K. Gragson.
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Assembly Resolution No. 1–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 4
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Amending Assembly Standing Rule 20 relating to standing committees.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That Assembly Standing Rule 20 be amended to read as follows:
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STANDING COMMITTEES
The standing committees of the Assembly shall be as follows:
1. [Agriculture and Irrigation, five members.] Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, seven members.
2. Banking, Insurance and Corporations, seven members.
3. Building and Construction, seven members.
4. Civil Defense and Veterans’ Affairs, five members.
5. Education, seven members.
6. Elections, five members.
7. Federal, Indian and Military Affairs, [three] five members.
8. Fish and Game, seven members.
9. Judiciary, nine members.
10. Labor, seven members.
11. Legislative Functions, five members.
12. [Livestock, five members.
13.] Mines, Mining and Public Lands, [five] seven members.
[14.] 13. Public Health and Public Morals, seven members.
[15.] 14. Roads, Transportation and Aviation, seven members.
[16.] 15. Social Welfare, seven members.
[17.] 16. State, County and City Affairs, [seven members, but not more than one member from any one county.] nine members.
[18.] 17. State Institutions and Libraries, five members.
[19.] 18. State Publicity and Economic Development, [five] seven members.
[20.] 19. Taxation, nine members.
[21.] 20. Ways and Means, nine members.
The number of members representing the majority political party on a standing committee shall only exceed the number of members of the minority political party by one.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1765ê
Assembly Resolution No. 2–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 5
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Providing an allowance for each member of the assembly for periodicals, stamps and stationery.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the sum to be allowed each member of the assembly for periodicals, stamps and stationery, as provided by law, be the sum of $60, and that the same be certified by the speaker and chief clerk to the state controller, who is authorized to draw his warrants therefor on the legislative fund, and the state treasurer is thereafter authorized to pay the same.
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Assembly Resolution No. 3–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 6
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Amending Assembly Standing Rule 20 relating to standing committees.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That Assembly Standing Rule 20 be amended to read as follows:
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STANDING COMMITTEES
The standing committees of the Assembly shall be as follows:
1. Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, seven members.
2. Banking, Insurance and Corporations, seven members.
3. Building and Construction, seven members.
4. Civil Defense and Veterans’ Affairs, five members.
5. Education, seven members.
6. Elections, five members.
7. Federal, Indian and Military Affairs, five members.
8. Fish and Game, seven members.
9. Judiciary, nine members.
10. Labor, seven members.
11. Legislative Functions, five members.
12. Mines, Mining and Public Lands, seven members.
13. Public Health and Public Morals, seven members.
14. Roads, Transportation and Aviation, seven members.
15. Social Welfare, seven members.
16. State, County and City Affairs, nine members.
17. State Institutions and Libraries, [five] seven members.
18. State Publicity and Economic Development, seven members.
19. Taxation, nine members.
20. Ways and Means, nine members.
The number of members representing the majority political party on a standing committee shall only exceed the number of members of the minority political party by one.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1766ê
Senate Resolution No. 4–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 7
SENATE RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of an attache.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That the following-named person be, and he hereby is, elected as an attache of the senate for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Dean Miller.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1–Senators Dodge, Alleman, Bailey, Brown, Bunker, Christensen, Farr, Fisher, Fransway, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Lamb, Monroe, Pozzi, Slattery, Swobe, Titlow and Young
FILE NUMBER 8
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the late Senator Walter Whitacre.
Whereas, The death of Senator Walter Whitacre on September 27, 1966, brought to a close a career of public service spanning 40 years; and
Whereas, He served the people of Lyon County as clerk-treasurer for several terms, as assemblyman for four terms and as senator for four terms; and
Whereas, His senate service was as distinctive as it was long, including service on the labor and public morals committees, chairmanship of the judiciary, mining and taxation committees, chairmanship of the legislative commission, majority floor leadership and presidency pro tempore; and
Whereas, He is remembered above all for his hard-working fidelity to duty and his unfailing courtesy to those about him; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the condolences of the 54th session of the Nevada legislature are hereby expressed to the widow and surviving family of the late Senator Walter Whitacre; and be it further
Resolved, That when the legislature adjourns today, it do so in honor of our beloved associate; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the widow and surviving son of the late senator.
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Senate Resolution No. 5–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 9
SENATE RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of an attache.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That the following-named person be, and she hereby is, elected as an attache of the senate for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Marjorie Brown.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1767ê
Assembly Resolution No. 5–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 10
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Memorializing the late Assemblyman Clyde B. Stark, Sr.
Whereas, On May 30, 1966, the people of the State of Nevada suffered a loss by the death of the beloved and respected former Assemblyman Clyde B. Stark, Sr.; and
Whereas, Clyde Stark was born on July 17, 1890, in Jacksboro, Texas, and began ranching in Churchill County, Nevada, in 1915; and
Whereas, Mr. Stark was devoted to public service, serving as commissioner of Churchill County for several terms, and was active in Nevada Republican Party affairs; and
Whereas, He ably represented the people of Churchill County in the Assembly in the 1943 and 1956 legislative sessions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the condolences of the members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada are extended to the surviving family and relatives of the late Clyde B. Stark, Sr.; and be it further
Resolved, That when this body adjourns today it do so in memory of former Assemblyman Clyde B. Stark, Sr.; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the surviving widow of the deceased, Mrs. Angel Stark.
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Assembly Resolution No. 6–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 11
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Relating to the employment of attaches.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the following persons be, and they hereby are, elected as attaches of the assembly for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Edwin H. Richardson, J. Wallace Cudworth, Murray Mechum, Henry G. Schultz III, Harold J. Berger, Pauline Topken, Mouryn Landing, Terry Loy, Carol Moore, Jerry Freeman, Ila Harvey, Agnes Nelson, James Trantner, Gracia E. Bare, Mary Lou Keever, Barbara J. Wood, Bobetta Bodenheimer, Charlene Ethridge, Virginia Floyd, Juanita M. Andrews, Helen Theresa Boegle, Gladys Belle Bollman, Ruth Mary Graham, Lois Elaine Hardy, Lavelle Johnson, Elizabeth Jean Morrow, May Ellen Murray, Mary Katherine Parks, Dorethea Joan Rodax, Barbara Claire Ryan, Edith Rose Wickes, Jeannette Wilson and Lynn H. Wuestenberg.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1768ê
Assembly Resolution No. 7–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 12
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of an attache.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the following-named person be, and he hereby is, elected as an attache of the assembly for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: George C. Brown.
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Senate Resolution No. 6–Senators Swobe, Pozzi, Herr, Bailey, Gibson, Alleman, Bunker, Christensen, Slattery and Farr
FILE NUMBER 13
SENATE RESOLUTION–Amending Senate Standing Rule 2 relating to the order of business.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That Senate Standing Rule 2 be amended to read as follows:
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Roll Call.
2. Prayer by the Chaplain.
3. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
4. Reading and Approval of the Journal.
[3.] 5. Presentation of Petitions.
[4.] 6. Report of Standing Committees.
[5.] 7. Report of Select Committees.
[6.] 8. Messages from the Governor.
[7.] 9. Communications from State Officers.
[8.] 10. Messages from the Assembly.
[9.] 11. Second Reading and Amendment of Bills.
[10.] 12. Introduction, First Reading and Reference of Bills.
[11.] 13. Motions, Resolutions and Notices.
[12.] 14. Business on General File and Third Reading of Bills.
[13.] 15. Unfinished Business.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 2–Senators Fisher and Lamb
FILE NUMBER 14
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the late Senator Albert L. Scott.
Whereas, The members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada have learned with deep sorrow and regret of the death of former Senator Albert L. Scott; and
Whereas, Senator Scott ably represented the people of Lincoln County as an assemblyman in the 1915 legislative session and as Lincoln County’s senator in the 1921, 1923, 1925, 1927 and 1933 sessions of the Nevada legislature; and
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1769 (FILE NUMBER 14, SCR 2)ê
as an assemblyman in the 1915 legislative session and as Lincoln County’s senator in the 1921, 1923, 1925, 1927 and 1933 sessions of the Nevada legislature; and
Whereas, Senator Scott was always active in civic affairs, serving as first president of the State Bar of Nevada and district attorney of Lincoln County for two terms; and
Whereas, In addition Senator Scott served on the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, as a member of the executive committee of the American Bar Association, and in several United States governmental departments from 1933 to 1942; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the sincere and deep sorrow of the State of Nevada is expressed to the surviving family of the late Albert L. Scott; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the children of the deceased, Albert Scott, Jr., Louis Scott, Donald Scott and Mrs. Dorothy Bull.
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Assembly Resolution No. 8–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 15
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Memorializing the late Assemblyman Fred T. West.
Whereas, On January 4, 1967, the people of the State of Nevada suffered a loss by the death of the beloved and respected former Assemblyman Fred T. West; and
Whereas, Mr. West was born on December 14, 1876, in England, immigrated with his family to Bingham, Utah, and later moved to Ely, Nevada, where he spent the remainder of his life; and
Whereas, Mr. West engaged in merchandising at Campton’s Mercantile Store in Ely, Nevada, and was a life member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Ely; and
Whereas, Mr. West was devoted to public service and served as White Pine County treasurer for 20 years; and
Whereas, He ably represented the people of White Pine County in the assembly in the 1953 regular and 1954 special legislative sessions; and
Whereas, During his entire life he endeared himself by words, actions and example to the people of the State of Nevada; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the condolences of the members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada are hereby extended to the surviving family and relatives of the late Fred T. West; and be it further
Resolved, That when this body adjourns today it do so in memory of former Assemblyman Fred T. West; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the surviving son of the deceased, Fred West.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1770ê
Senate Resolution No. 7–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 16
SENATE RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of an attache.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That the following-named person be, and she hereby is, elected as an attache of the senate for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Lenore B. Mullenax.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 6–Committee on State Institutions
FILE NUMBER 17
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Authorizing necessary expenditures from the legislative fund for travel and related expenses of members of the assembly committee on state institutions and libraries and the senate committee on state institution.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That expenditure of necessary moneys from the legislative fund is hereby authorized to pay the costs of travel, including but not limited to commercial and charter air fare, term casualty insurance premiums and other incidentals, to be incurred by members of the assembly committee on state institutions and libraries and the senate committee on state institutions in the performance of official duties during the current legislative session.
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Assembly Resolution No. 4–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 18
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Amending Assembly Standing Rules by adopting new rule relating to rescission, amendment or suspension of rules.
Be It Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the Assembly Standing Rules be amended by the addition of a new rule to be designated Assembly Standing Rule 11, to immediately follow Assembly Standing Rule 10, and which shall read as follows:
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RESCINDING, AMENDING OR SUSPENDING RULES
No standing rule or order of the Assembly shall be rescinded or changed without a vote of two-thirds of the members elected, and one day’s notice being given of the motion therefor; but a rule or order may be suspended temporarily by a vote of two-thirds of the members present.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1771ê
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 8–Senator Farr
FILE NUMBER 19
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Inviting all government classes in high schools throughout the state to submit designs for a special flag for the legislature and providing the means of selecting the winning design.
Whereas, The legislature of the State of Nevada has no official flag; and
Whereas, It would be appropriate and most desirable to have a special legislative flag designed and produced so that it could be flown over the capitol when the legislature is in session; and
Whereas, The legislature feels that the designing of such a flag would give the young people of this state an opportunity to express their ideas and demonstrate their creativity; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the government classes in all the high schools, both public and private, throughout the state, are invited to submit designs for such a flag to the legislative functions committees of the senate and the assembly prior to March 1, 1967; and be it further
Resolved, That the legislative functions committees examine the designs submitted and select one on the basis of originality, applicability, use of symbolic representations, neatness and general aesthetic appeal; and be it further
Resolved, That the name of the creator of the winning design be announced to the legislature, and that the design be presented to this session of the legislature for its approval; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to all the high schools in the state.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 2–Messrs. Garfinkle, Wilson, Close and Frank Young
FILE NUMBER 20
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Memorializing astronauts Virgil I. Grissom, Edward White and Roger B. Chaffee.
Whereas, The members of the legislature and all citizens of the State of Nevada were shocked and saddened when informed of the tragic accident at Cape Kennedy on January 27, 1967, which killed America’s first Apollo space crew, Virgil I. (Gus) Grissom, Edward White and Roger B. Chaffee; and
Whereas, Man’s search for knowledge has opened the door for the exploration of realms beyond this earth, and in the development of these new horizons a few gallant persons have volunteered their knowledge and their lives in pioneering these unknown areas for the betterment of mankind; and
Whereas, All Americans have watched and listened with awe and pride as these three men and others probed the mysteries of space and raised the United States to the position of esteem it now holds as world leader in the exploration of outer space; and
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1772 (FILE NUMBER 20, ACR 2)ê
raised the United States to the position of esteem it now holds as world leader in the exploration of outer space; and
Whereas, Future generations will reap the benefits of these men’s contributions to the knowledge of the world; and
Whereas, The traits of leadership, self-sacrifice, personal courage and love of country demonstrated by these beloved astronauts will remain as a monument to remind all other Americans of the heritage of this Nation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the members of the legislature of the State of Nevada, on behalf of all Nevadans, express their deepest sorrow and extend their condolences to the families of these dedicated and brave pioneers in space; and be it further
Resolved, That when the Assembly and the Senate adjourn today, they do so in honor of Virgil I. Grissom, Edward White and Roger B. Chaffee; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the surviving families of the deceased.
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Assembly Resolution No. 9–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 21
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Amending Assembly Standing Rule 21 relating to the committee on legislative functions.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That Assembly Standing Rule 21 be amended to read as follows:
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COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE FUNCTIONS
The Committee on Legislative Functions shall recommend by resolution the appointment of all attaches and employees of the Assembly not otherwise provided for by law. It shall have authority to suspend any such attache or employee for incompetency or dereliction of duty, pending final action by the Assembly. It shall function as the Committee on Rules and as the Committee on Credentials of the Assembly. It shall be composed of no more than [one member] two members from each county.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1773ê
Assembly Resolution No. 11–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 22
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Amending Assembly Standing Rule 33 relating to the limitation upon introduction of bills and joint resolutions.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That Assembly Standing Rule 33 be amended to read as follows:
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LIMITATION UPON INTRODUCTIONS
After the first forty days of [the sessions held in odd-numbered years,] a regular legislative session, bills and joint resolutions may be introduced in the Assembly only after consent is given by a two-thirds vote of the members present. [After the first thirty days of the sessions held in even-numbered years, bills and joint resolutions may be introduced in the Assembly only after consent is given by a two-thirds vote of the members present.] However, bills and joint resolutions may be introduced by standing committees without consent. Select committees composed of county delegations shall not be considered as standing committees. Consent to suspend this rule shall be made on roll call vote, which vote shall be entered in the Assembly Journal for that day, and such consent shall apply to no more than one bill or joint resolution.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 9–Senators Brown, Alleman, Bunker, Christensen, Gibson, Hecht, Herr and Lamb
FILE NUMBER 23
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the late Senator James Farndale.
Whereas, The members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada have learned with deep regret and sorrow of the death of former Senator James Farndale on January 20, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada; and
Whereas, Senator Farndale, born in Yorkshire, England, migrated to the United States of America to become a most respected resident of Southern Nevada for 38 years; and
Whereas, James Farndale distinguished himself in federal, state and local government service, as executive director of the Federal Housing Authority in Clark County, as an assemblyman from Clark County in the 1937 and 1941 regular sessions, as senator from Clark County in the 1943 and 1945 regular sessions, as a member of the Governor’s Board of Labor Relations, and as a member of the Clark County Housing Authority; and
Whereas, He achieved prominence for his contributions in the development of organized labor in this state while a member of the Central Labor Council and the Building Trades Council in Las Vegas, Nevada; and
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1774 (FILE NUMBER 23, SCR 9)ê
Whereas, As the late Senator James Farndale was loyal and dedicated to his country, he was a life member, past commander and past department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the American Legion, Veterans of World War I, and Disabled American Veterans; and
Whereas, James Farndale was a man of integrity, ability and courage always following the strength of his convictions, whose presence will be deeply missed in our state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada hereby express their condolences to the family and surviving relatives of the late Senator James Farndale; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the widow and surviving children of the deceased, Mrs. Edna Farndale, Mrs. John Rydell, Mrs. Sam Mentzer, Mr. Gordon Farndale and Mr. James Farndale.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3–Senator Pozzi
FILE NUMBER 24
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting Washoe Lake area landowners to defer other disposition of their property pending its consideration by the legislature for acquisition as park land.
Whereas, The lands surrounding Washoe Lake are capable of development as an outdoor recreation area well located to serve a large and growing population; and
Whereas, The population which would be served by such a park is divided among several counties, so that the park is of regional and state rather than purely local interest; and
Whereas, The acquisition of land for such a park would therefore be a legitimate object of expenditure of state funds; and
Whereas, The proper consideration of such a project in relation to other demands upon state funds will require a substantial part of the duration of the regular session of the legislature; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislature requests the owners of lands in the Washoe Lake area to hold in abeyance any disposition of such lands until the 54th session, now convened, has reached a decision whether to acquire such lands for park purposes, or has adjourned sine die without reaching a decision; and be it further
Resolved, That the legislative counsel is directed to communicate this resolution to the landowners whose property would be affected.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1775ê
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 6–Mr. Frank Young
FILE NUMBER 25
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Ratifying a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States clarifying the succession to the Presidency and providing for the succession to the Vice Presidency and for cases of presidential disability.
Whereas, Both houses of the 89th Congress of the United States of America, by a constitutional majority of two-thirds thereof, have adopted the following resolution proposing to amend the Constitution of the United States of America:
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each house concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourth of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress:
ARTICLE.................
Section 1. In case of the removal of the President from office or of his death or resignation, the Vice President shall become President.
Sec. 2. Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.
Sec. 3. Whenever the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that he is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, and until he transmits to them a written declaration to the contrary, such powers and duties shall be discharged by the Vice President as Acting President.
Sec. 4. Whenever the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive departments or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall immediately assume the powers and duties of the office as Acting President.
Thereafter, when the President transmits to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives his written declaration that no inability exists, he shall resume the powers and duties of his office unless the Vice President and a majority of either the principal officers of the executive department or of such other body as Congress may by law provide, transmit within four days to the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives their written declaration that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1776 (FILE NUMBER 25, AJR 6)ê
duties of his office. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. If the Congress, within twenty-one days after receipt of the latter written declaration, or, if Congress is not in session, within twenty-one days after Congress is required to assemble, determines by two-thirds vote of both Houses that the President is unable to discharge the powers and duties of his office, the Vice President shall continue to discharge the same as Acting President; otherwise, the President shall resume the powers and duties of his office.
now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That such proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America be, and it hereby is, ratified by the legislature of the State of Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That a true copy of this resolution be delivered by the legislative counsel to the secretary of state for his certification and transmittal to the Administrator of General Services pursuant to 1 U.S.C. § 106b.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 10–Messrs. Glaser and Roy Young
FILE NUMBER 26
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Public Land Law Review Commission to consider certain solutions to problems arising from the high proportion of lands owned by the Federal Government within the boundaries of the State of Nevada.
Whereas, The people of the State of Nevada recognize the importance of the Public Land Law Review Commission’s current study and analysis of the public land laws of the United States of America; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Public Land Law Review Commission under its chairman, the Honorable Wayne N. Aspinall, and its staff director, Milton A. Pearl, is hereby commended for the expeditious manner in which it has launched the study and analysis of such public land laws of the United States; and be it further
Resolved, That the Public Land Law Review Commission is hereby memorialized to consider the following matters of vital concern to the State of Nevada and the United States:
1. The Public Land Law Review Commission should recommend that Congress enact laws providing for:
(a) Multiple use of public lands where uses are compatible;
(b) The right to search for and acquire by discovery the private ownership of minerals;
(c) The right to acquire and hold in private ownership agricultural lands;
(d) The economic use of public lands for grazing purposes;
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1777 (FILE NUMBER 26, AJR 10)ê
(e) Proper protection and harvesting of timberlands; and
(f) The preservation of areas for recreation, wildlife and scenic beauty, all for the purpose of utilizing economically and effectively the resources of the public lands.
2. The Public Land Law Review Commission should recognize that conservation and economic utilization of public lands for coordinated multiple use is in the public interest and should establish a policy that a coordinated land use program be applied on both private and public lands. Any change in land use practices on the public domain should be reviewed on the basis of a user’s continued balanced economic operation and no change should be made until local government and affected parties have been offered an opportunity to review and comment. Our Nation’s wealth is not measured by the federal ownership of real estate or resources. It is measured by the wealth and tax paying ability of the citizens who make up this Nation.
3. Nevada entered early into the Union of States. History shows that the Union was in desperate need of funds to finance the Civil War. The Territory of Nevada with her fabulous gold and silver mines was admitted to the Union prematurely in 1864. Although there was a policy of requiring a white population of 60,000 before statehood was granted, Nevada did not reach that population until 1910. In 1864, Nevada was granted sections 16 and 36 for educational purposes, under the then-congressional policies. This 4,000,000-acre grant was never consummated because in 1880 the Nevada legislature, in dire financial need, exchanged the 4,000,000-acre 16th-and-36th-sections grant for an outright grant of 2,000,000 acres. A study of history will show that Nevada has truly responded to the quirks of fate in the national interest. In five out of 17 counties in Nevada more than 97 percent of the land is federally owned, which creates local government finance problems. The Public Land Law Review Commission should recognize that federal agency withdrawals for special purposes should be reviewed in light of the detrimental effect on the local tax base. Further, the Public Land Law Review Commission must recognize and should recommend that Nevada, with over 86 percent of its land area owned by the Federal Government, is entitled to another land grant from the Federal Government.
4. To prevent utter chaos, any recommendations made by the Public Land Law Review Commission and subsequent action by the Congress and the President must recognize, respect and reaffirm state water right laws and the individual property rights developed thereunder.
5. Nevada endorses the new concept of local government participation enunciated in the Public Sales Act of 1964 (PL 88-608). This new concept of local government participation should be used in any modification, alteration or expansion of the land laws.
6. Many land laws permit sales at not less than “appraised fair market value.” At the present time, “appraised fair market value,” as used by federal land-administering agencies, ignores the fact that in many states whose land is largely public domain, scarcity of salable private land has forced unreasonable high “appraised fair market value” which discourages and eliminates potential purchasers. The Public Land Law Review Commission should develop and recommend some equitable type of appraisal which considers available utilities and provides for fair economic returns on investments where scarcity of marketable land influences land values.
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of appraisal which considers available utilities and provides for fair economic returns on investments where scarcity of marketable land influences land values.
7. Recommendations by the Public Land Law Review Commission should advance the principle that the national interest requires modification of the 160-acre limitation as established by the Reclamation Act of 1902 and subsequent legislation. Consideration should be given to limitations of climate and soils in determining the productive potential of reclamation project lands, and the modern agricultural practices and investments required for economic and competitive agricultural operations.
8. Population growth with the resulting change in land use patterns and values places a heavy demand on the taxpayer to provide additional facilities for governmental services while abandoning existing facilities which have been rendered ineffective by population changes. Therefore, the reversionary clauses under the Recreation and Public Purposes Act of 1926, as amended, should be eliminated to insure that investments and capital improvements may be recovered and reused for similar purposes. The acreage limitations under the Act should be eliminated and each application be considered on its individual merit.
9. Each state has historically been afforded the opportunity of profiting by the natural resources within its boundaries. The Public Land Law Review Commission should recommend and clearly enunciate this policy by returning a greater share of revenue derived from the public domain to the affected states and by encouraging development and use of public land resources to the end that the local and state economy will be a full partner in any natural resource program.
10. Intermingled ownership of land among state and federal governmental agencies and individuals does not encourage proper conservation practices or efficient administration and management. The Public Land Law Review Commission should clearly state methods of liberalizing and standardizing exchange laws and regulations to encourage such exchanges and consolidation. Such recommendations should include exchanges of interests in land such as mineral, nonmineral, timber, rights-of-way, easements and leases.
11. The Public Land Law Review Commission should study and analyze the management philosophies and practices of the various public-land-administering agencies and then recommend uniform standards of management so that change in the use of resources on one segment of the public domain does not overburden the resources on adjoining public lands administered by a different agency; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the chairman and members of the Public Land Law Review Commission and to the staff director of such commission and to members of the Nevada congressional delegation.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1779ê
Assembly Resolution No. 13–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 27
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Memorializing the 158th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln.
Whereas, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was born February 12, 1809; and
Whereas, His memory is held in special affection by the people of Nevada as it was during his term as President that Nevada was admitted to the Union as a state; and
Whereas, At a time when the United States faced disunity through internal conflict, his gentle courage, humility and wisdom caused the rebirth of a “Nation indivisible”; and
Whereas, We may draw strength and patience for the unrest of our times by contemplation of his belief in the principles upon which this country was founded; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That when this body adjourns today it do so in honor of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, who rose from humble beginnings to become President of the United States.
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Senate Resolution No. 9–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 28
SENATE RESOLUTION–Memorializing Abraham Lincoln on the anniversary of his birthday.
Whereas, One hundred fifty-eight years ago on February 12, 1809, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was born; and
Whereas, Lincoln was a man who suffered much hardship, deprivation, discouragement and personal criticism during his life, and through it all never lowered his high standard of personal integrity; and
Whereas, He stood tall as the leader of this country in one of its most tragic periods and refused to allow internal conflict permanently to split and weaken her as a great nation; and
Whereas, Although more than a century has passed since his untimely death, he is still revered and honored by all persons who know of him and his life because of his strength as a national leader, his foresight, his faith in the importance of individual freedom, his gentle but courageous manner and his words of wisdom and truth; and
Whereas, Lincoln holds a special place in the history of Nevada because it was during his term as President that the Territory of Nevada acquired statehood; and
Whereas, The principles and ideals to which his life was dedicated are principles and ideals which are of value to all of us today; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That when this body adjourns today it do so in honor of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and that members of this body give thought to the great deeds and political courage of this man.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1780ê
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4–Senator Pozzi
FILE NUMBER 29
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to make a study of the motor vehicle laws of the State of Nevada and report to the 55th session of the legislature.
Whereas, The motor vehicle laws of the State of Nevada are in need of clarification and revision; and
Whereas, A complete study of such laws is desirable before any revisions are attempted; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislative commission is hereby directed to make a study of the motor vehicle laws of the State of Nevada and report the results of such study and make recommendations for specific legislation to the 55th session of the legislature.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 12–Senator Fransway
FILE NUMBER 30
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return A.B. 109 to the senate for further consideration.
Whereas, A.B. 109 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, A.B. 109 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That A.B. 109 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 10–Senator Bailey
FILE NUMBER 31
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress of the United States and other federal officials to extend the time for compliance with the federal highway safety program and to make such program adaptable to local conditions.
Whereas, The requirements of the Highway Safety Act of 1966 and the standards to be promulgated thereunder will compel great changes in state programs and state laws; and
Whereas, For many states these changes include the establishment of entirely new programs, in some instances the construction of new facilities, and the recruitment of new or the retraining of existing personnel; and
Whereas, Many states, though willing to comply, simply lack the financial resources to make all of such necessary changes immediately; and
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financial resources to make all of such necessary changes immediately; and
Whereas, The vast distances, difficult terrain and scanty population of the western states makes the problems of compliance especially acute in these states; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That this legislature respectfully but earnestly memorializes the Congress of the United States and all agencies of the Federal Government charged with the implementation of the Highway Safety Act of 1966:
1. To adopt flexible requirements as to date of compliance by the states, taking into account the problems and resources of each state;
2. To defer application to the State of Nevada of the penalty for noncompliance, through reduction of federal-aid highway apportionments, substantially beyond the presently provided date of January 1, 1969; and
3. To make such standards as are finally adopted sufficiently broad to permit taking into account the peculiar terrain and road conditions of the western, and especially the Great Basin, states; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the Nevada congressional delegation, the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Highway Administrator.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 6–Messrs. Wilson, Ashworth, Bishop, Bowler, Mrs. Brookman, Messrs. Close, Dini, Miss Dungan, Mr. Espinoza, Miss Foote, Mrs. Frazzini, Messrs. Garfinkle, Getto, Glaser, Bryan Hafen, Tim Hafen, Harris, Hilbrecht, Homer, Howard, Jacobsen, Kean, Lowman, McKissick, Manning, May, Mello, Prince, Schouweiler, Smith, Swackhamer, Torvinen, Mrs. Tyson, Messrs. Viani, Webb, White, Wood, Wooster, Frank Young and Roy Young
FILE NUMBER 32
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Commemorating National Negro History Week.
Whereas, The study of Negro life and history has served and will serve to highlight the importance of the Negro’s contribution to the development of the United States of America as a Nation; and
Whereas, For a number of years the Society for the Study of Negro Life and History has sponsored a week during the month of February for the observance of this worthy purpose; and
Whereas, The Nevada Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has requested that the State of Nevada participate in this national effort on behalf of the Negro people; and
Whereas, The governor of the State of Nevada has proclaimed the week of February 12-18, 1967, as National Negro History Week; now, therefore, be it.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the legislature joins with the governor in recognition of this period of observance; and be it further
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1782 (FILE NUMBER 32, ACR 6)ê
Resolved, That the legislature congratulates the Negro people of the United States and of the State of Nevada upon their contribution to the development of our Nation, and wishes them a future of continued achievement.
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Senate Resolution No. 10–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 33
SENATE RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of an attache.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That the following-named person be, and she hereby is, elected as an attache of the senate for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Nita C. Freeman.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 4–Committee on Judiciary
FILE NUMBER 34
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend section 9 of article 2 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to the recall of public officers, by clarifying the qualifications of petitioners required to recall public officers.
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 9 of article 2 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
[Section] Sec. 9. Every public officer in the State of Nevada is subject, as herein provided, to recall from office by the [qualified electors] registered voters of this state, or of the county, district, or municipality, from which he was elected. For this purpose [not less than twenty-five per cent (25%) of the qualified electors who vote] a number of registered voters not less than twenty-five per cent (25%) of the number who actually voted in the state or in the county, district, or municipality electing said officer, at the preceding general election, [for justice of the supreme court,] shall file their petition, in the manner herein provided, demanding his recall by the people; they shall set forth in said petition, in not exceeding two hundred (200) words, the reasons why said recall is demanded. If he shall offer his resignation, it shall be accepted and take effect on the day it is offered, and the vacancy thereby caused shall be filled in the manner provided by law. If he shall not resign within five (5) days after the petition is filed, a special election shall be ordered to be held within twenty days (20) after the issuance of the call therefor, in the state, or county, district, or municipality electing said officer, to determine whether the people will recall said officer. On the ballot at said election shall be printed verbatim as set forth in the recall petition, the reasons for demanding the recall of said officer, and in not more than two hundred (200) words, the officer’s justification of his course in office.
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than two hundred (200) words, the officer’s justification of his course in office. He shall continue to perform the duties of his office until the result of said election shall be finally declared. Other candidates for the office may be nominated to be voted for at said special election. The candidate who shall receive highest number of votes at said special election shall be deemed elected for the remainder of the term, whether it be the person against whom the recall petition was filed, or another. The recall petition shall be filed with the officer with whom the petition for nomination to such office shall be filed, and the same officer shall order the special election when it is required. No such petition shall be circulated or filed against any officer until he has actually held his office six (6) months, save and except that it may be filed against a senator or assemblyman in the legislature at any time after ten (10) days from the beginning of the first session after his election. After one such petition and special election, no further recall petition shall be filed against the same officer during the term for which he was elected, unless such further petitioners shall pay into the public treasury from which the expenses of said special election have been paid, the whole amount paid out of said public treasury as expenses for the preceding special election. Such additional legislation as may aid the operation of this section shall be provided by law.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 13–Senators Alleman, Brown, Lamb, Fisher, Titlow, Monroe, Hug, Herr, Farr, Slattery and Christensen
FILE NUMBER 35
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Commending former state prison warden Jack Fogliani for many years of service to the people of the State of Nevada.
Whereas, Jack Fogliani recently completed many years of service with the Nevada prison system, serving as warden of the Nevada state prison since 1959; and
Whereas, Mr. Fogliani has spent nearly 40 years in public service on the state and local level, including service as a member of the Nevada assembly; and
Whereas, Mr. Fogliani has been active throughout his lifetime in civic and conservation organizations; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Jack Fogliani is hereby commended and congratulated, upon the occasion of his retirement, for his many years of service to the people of the State of Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to Mr. Jack Fogliani.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1784ê
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 4–Committee on Banking, Insurance and Corporations
FILE NUMBER 36
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to make a study of the effectiveness of the state’s control over savings and loan associations and to make recommendations for statutory revisions to the 55th session of the legislature.
Whereas, There has been a tremendous growth in recent years of savings and loan associations within the State of Nevada; and
Whereas, A concern has recently been expressed as to the full effectiveness of the State’s control over savings and loan associations; and
Whereas, A close examination of existing controls may indicate a necessity for the revision of the statutes relating to savings and loan associations; and
Whereas, Such a revision would require an extensive study of existing statutes relating to the controls exercised by the state over savings and loan associations, the application, enforcement and value of such statutes and a determination of alternate methods of control; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the legislative commission is directed to study the laws and administrative practices in relation to savings and loan associations, and report the results of such study, including any necessary recommendations for revision of the Nevada statutes, to the 55th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada.
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Assembly Resolution No. 14–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 37
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of attaches.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the following-named persons be, and they hereby are, elected as attaches of the assembly for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Harold Lightfoot, Dennis O’Brien and Dana Sisson.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 6–Senator Fisher
FILE NUMBER 38
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress of the United States to provide federal financial assistance for domestic gold producers.
Whereas, Since 1934, domestic gold producers have been required to sell their product only to the Federal Government at the established price of $35 per ounce; and
Whereas, Costs of producing this precious metal have continued to increase at an alarming rate reflecting the impact of inflation upon the economics of gold mining and milling operations with the result that virtually all gold producers in the United States have closed down their properties; and
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1785 (FILE NUMBER 38, SJR 6)ê
economics of gold mining and milling operations with the result that virtually all gold producers in the United States have closed down their properties; and
Whereas, Domestic gold production, which amounted to approximately 5,000,000 ounces in 1940, has now dropped to an annual rate slightly in excess of 1,500,000 ounces while current domestic gold consumption for defense and space needs, industrial requirements, the arts and crafts, and dental use has rapidly risen to a significant rate of approximately 6,000,000 ounces per annum, over three times the rate of production in the United States; and
Whereas, The continuing outflow of gold and failure to solve our balance of payments deficit continues to be of ever greater national concern; and
Whereas, The disparity between domestic consumption and production imposes an additional substantial drain upon the monetary gold reserves of the United States; and
Whereas, Federal relief legislation revitalizing the United States gold mining industry could well end continuing substantial depletion of our monetary gold reserves as well as supplying the demands of United States internal domestic gold consumption and, therefore, alleviate to some extent the concern in foreign circles over our monetary stability; and
Whereas, Legislation to stimulate domestic gold production is definitely in the national interest; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and the Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the members of the legislature of the State of Nevada respectfully request the Congress of the United States to provide federal financial assistance payments to domestic gold producers in order to stabilize the few gold properties now existing in the United States, to reopen dormant gold mines and to encourage aggressive exploration for new gold ore reserves in this country; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the Nevada congressional delegation and the Secretary of the Interior.
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Senate Resolution No. 11–Senators Alleman, Bailey, Brown, Bunker, Christensen, Dodge, Farr, Fisher, Fransway, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Lamb, Monroe, Pozzi, Slattery, Swobe, Titlow and Young
FILE NUMBER 39
SENATE RESOLUTION–Designating February 21, 1967, as Nevada Boy Scout Day; inviting boy scout representatives to be the guests of the legislature on that day; and commending the Boy Scouts of America for their fine programs.
Whereas, The Boy Scouts of America is one of the greatest character building institutions that the world has known; and
Whereas, The Boy Scouts of America has been teaching the young men of America the precepts of patriotism and high moral character for more than half a century; and
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men of America the precepts of patriotism and high moral character for more than half a century; and
Whereas, Many of today’s leaders in the professions, industry and government developed their qualities of leadership through boy scout training; and
Whereas, Advancement in Boy Scouts is universally recognized as a high standard of achievement; and
Whereas, The people of the State of Nevada are justifiably proud of its boy scout citizens; and
Whereas, Boy Scout Week commemorating the 57th anniversary of scouting in America was celebrated from February 7 to February 13; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That February 21, 1967, be declared to be Nevada Boy Scout Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the custom of state official participation in the citizenship-training phase of scouting be continued by inviting outstanding boy scout representatives of the Nevada Area Council and the Boulder Dam Area Council to sit with members of the senate during the morning session on February 21, 1967, and that the boy scout representatives be the luncheon guests of the individual legislators on that day; and be it further
Resolved, That the members of the Senate of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada hereby commend the Boy Scouts of America for their fine efforts in teaching citizenship, leadership and character through its outstanding programs.
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the legislative counsel to the Nevada Area Council and the Boulder Dam Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Assembly Resolution No. 15–Mr. Lowman
FILE NUMBER 40
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Designating February 21, 1967, as Nevada Boy Scout Day; inviting boy scout representatives to be the guests of the legislature on that day; and commending the Boy Scouts of America for their fine programs.
Whereas, The Boy Scouts of America, nearly 6,000,000 members strong, is the largest youth organization dedicated to character building in the world today; and
Whereas, All Nevadans are proud of the outstanding program, in terms of both growth and effectiveness, offered by the Nevada Area Council and the Boulder Dam Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and
Whereas, The self-reliance, good citizenship and personal fitness program of scouting is more important in the world of today than at any other time in history; and
Whereas, This legislature joins with the people of Nevada in being justifiably proud of Nevada youth who are participating in scouting; and
Whereas, Nevada boy scouts have a rate of twice the national average in advancement to Eagle Scout, which is the American ideal of high achievement; and
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in advancement to Eagle Scout, which is the American ideal of high achievement; and
Whereas, The scouting program has continually emphasized the scout’s responsibilities in the following order-God, country, others and self; and
Whereas, Boy Scout Week commemorating the 57th anniversary of scouting in America was celebrated from February 7 to February 13; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That February 21, 1967, be declared to be Nevada Boy Scout Day; and be it further
Resolved, That the custom of state official participation in the citizenship-training phase of scouting be continued by inviting outstanding boy scout representatives of the Nevada Area Council and the Boulder Dam Area Council to sit with members of the assembly during the morning session on February 21, 1967, and that the boy scout representatives be the luncheon guests of the individual legislators on that day; and be it further
Resolved, That the people of the State of Nevada commend the Boy Scouts of America for the teaching of Americanism, citizenship, leadership and other admirable qualities in our youth; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted by the legislative counsel to the Nevada Area Council and the Boulder Dam Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 10 of the 53rd Session–Committee on Ways and Means
FILE NUMBER 41
[To go on 1968 general election ballot]
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend section 15 of article 6 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to compensation of judges, by repealing provisions for quarterly payment and for payment of district judges from county treasuries and by providing that judges be paid in the manner provided by law.
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 15 of article 6 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
[Sec:] Section 15. The Justices of the Supreme Court and District Judges shall each receive [quarterly] for their services [,] a compensation to be fixed by law and paid in the manner provided by law, which shall not be increased or diminished during the term for which they shall have been elected, unless [in case] a Vacancy occurs, in which case the successor of the former incumbent shall receive only such salary as may be provided by law at the time of his election or appointment; and provision shall be made by law for setting apart from each [years] year’s revenue a sufficient amount of Money, to pay such compensation. [; Provided, that District Judges shall be paid out of the County Treasuries of the Counties composing their respective Districts.]
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1788ê
Senate Joint Resolution No. 7–Senators Lamb, Alleman, Bailey, Brown, Bunker, Christensen, Dodge, Farr, Fisher, Fransway, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Monroe, Pozzi, Slattery, Swobe, Titlow and Young
FILE NUMBER 42
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Urging the Congress of the United States to restore cuts in federal funds for construction of the Nevada portion of the interstate highway system.
Whereas, The Bureau of Public Roads of the Department of Transportation in late November 1966 advised all states of a cut in their authority to obligate federal highway funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, and a retroactive prohibition on obligating any funds not yet obligated from previous apportionments as of June 30, 1966; and
Whereas, The State of Nevada was notified in October 1966 that $29,000,000 would be available for the current year and that such $29,000,000 was $6,000,000 less than anticipated and that the State of Nevada nevertheless geared its highway construction program to the lesser amount; and
Whereas, When, in November, a further reduction of $7,000,000 was announced, it was difficult for the State of Nevada further to curtail its highway construction program effectively; and
Whereas, The State of Nevada has geared its highway planning and steadily increasing construction in reliance on the promises, announced policies, budgets, statutes and urgings of the Federal Government and has employed a large number of construction engineers and consulting engineers; and
Whereas, At the present time the private construction industry is experiencing a serious recession in Nevada with employment down approximately 50 percent; and
Whereas, The reduction in federal assistance will compound widespread unemployment in the construction industry with resultant economic effects on all sectors of the economy; and
Whereas, The reduction will severely curtail this state’s efforts to achieve an adequate state highway transportation system and to fulfill its obligations to complete its portion of the interstate highway system; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Congress of the United States of America is hereby memorialized to prepare legislation which will restore all federal funds in aid of state highway construction to the level in effect before the cutback; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate of the United States of America, to United States Senators Alan Bible and Howard Cannon, to Representative in Congress Walter S. Baring, to the Chairmen of the Ways and Means and Public Works Committees of the House of Representatives and to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1789ê
Assembly Resolution No. 16–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 43
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Memorializing George Washington’s birth on this 235th anniversary.
Whereas, George Washington, father of his country and first President of the United States, was born February 22, 1732; and
Whereas, The victorious revolution of the colonies into a nation was, though aided by the errors of their adversaries, largely the result of the conduct and character of George Washington; and
Whereas, Diffident as he was about his own capabilities, he set a magnificent standard for American presidents in holding his contentions and self-serving countrymen on a steady course; and
Whereas, His faith that an indissoluble union of the states under one federal head, a sacred regard to public justice, the adoption of a proper national defense, a spirit of cooperation, and the suppression of local prejudices could make for respectable national existence; and
Whereas, George Washington blended his existence with that of his country; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That when this body adjourns today it do so in honor of the birthday of George Washington, whose name will spread with liberty from age to age.
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Senate Resolution No. 12–Senators Brown, Alleman, Bailey, Bunker, Christensen, Dodge, Farr, Fisher, Fransway, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Lamb, Monroe, Pozzi, Slattery, Swobe, Titlow and Young
FILE NUMBER 44
SENATE RESOLUTION–Memorializing George Washington, the first President of the United States, on the 235th anniversary of his birth.
Whereas, On this day, February 22, 1967, our Nation commemorates his birth, grateful in the knowledge that George Washington’s spirit of nobility, tenacity of purpose, and inventiveness under stress embodies the purpose and ideals of this country; and
Whereas, The fortitude with which he met overwhelming difficulties was based upon his faith; defeats to him were merely temporary setbacks and victories merely longer or shorter steps toward final success; and
Whereas, The desire that his country prove worthy of the liberty it had gained, that it should take high rank among the nations of the world, was coupled with the knowledge that this was only to be gained and held by a strong union and by honorable conduct; and
Whereas, Having already seen the lengths to which partisanship, prejudice and jealousy could go, he was well aware that this new task would be difficult; and
Whereas, His insights in this regard may well be an example to us all; now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That when this body adjourns today it do so in the memory of George Washington, whose fame is placed high upon the scroll of the world’s great leaders.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 17–Senators Brown, Alleman, Bailey, Bunker, Christensen, Dodge, Farr, Fisher, Fransway, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Lamb, Monroe, Pozzi, Slattery, Swobe, Titlow and Young
FILE NUMBER 45
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Proclaiming the month of March 1967 as National Legislatures Month.
Whereas, The legislatures of our country are engaged in solving some of the most complex problems of our times; and
Whereas, The decision making of the legislature brings it into close contact and involvement with many points of view that are often in conflict, requiring mediation and understanding; and
Whereas, Our legislatures have gone through significant changes and are generally in the process of upgrading themselves; and
Whereas, Our legislatures have through generations helped make our country strong, with their own strengths, creativeness, sensitivity and responsibility; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the month of March 1967 be proclaimed National Legislatures Month, during which the members of the 54th session of the Nevada Legislature call upon all religious, civic and fraternal groups to undertake an examination of the legislative process with a view toward better understanding the Nevada Legislature, and the press, radio and television media are requested to devote time and space to promoting a better understanding of representative government.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 8–Committee on Taxation
FILE NUMBER 46
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress of the United States to allow a credit against the federal tax for slot machine taxes imposed by the states.
Whereas, The State of Nevada, like all areas of rapidly expanding population, is faced with a continuing crisis in the field of education as it strives with limited resources to meet ever-growing needs; and
Whereas, The Federal Government has recognized the crucial importance of education in developing a citizenry informed and prepared to meet the challenge of our complex society; and
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Whereas, Federal law now imposes a tax of $250 per year on each slot machine, and certain controls upon the use of such machines; and
Whereas, Various proposals have been made in the Congress for the return of certain federally collected revenues to the states; and
Whereas, The process of collection and return is cumbersome, costly and time-consuming; and
Whereas, The State of Nevada stands ready to collect such a tax directly and to take all necessary measures to insure its payment for each machine; and
Whereas, Legislation is now pending in this state to impose such a tax to the extent that the corresponding federal tax is diminished, and to devote its proceeds to the support of the public schools; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That this legislature on behalf of the people of the State of Nevada respectfully memorializes the Congress of the United States to enact legislation providing a credit of 80 percent against the tax imposed by 26 U.S.C. § 4461 upon slot machines for the amount of any tax paid upon such machines to a state; and be it further
Resolved, That this legislature urgently requests each member of the Nevada congressional delegation to work for the enactment of such legislation; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be forwarded by the legislative counsel to the Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada congressional delegation.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 1–Mr. Garfinkle
FILE NUMBER 47
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Nevada congressional delegation to secure passage of a 4 percent federal income tax rebate to be used at the discretion of the Nevada legislature.
Whereas, The State of Nevada is now experiencing a serious financial problem as the cost of state government increases with rising population; and
Whereas, This financial problem is also attributable in part to the limited property tax base resulting from a disproportionate amount of federally owned land in this state and attributable also to the constant pressures upon the available sources of revenue by federal tax policies; and
Whereas, The Federal Government has considered ways and means of returning to the states part of the revenues collected in the states to reimburse the states to some extent for expenses and changes created by federal activities and to ease the financial burdens which many states are now facing; and
Whereas, The amount of money taken from Nevada each year for federal income tax is significant; now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Nevada congressional delegation is hereby memorialized to introduce and use their best efforts to secure passage of legislation which would allow a 4 percent rebate of the federal income tax collected in Nevada, such tax rebate to remain in the state in order to avoid the loss of money entailed in federal handling of it and to be under the control of the state legislature for use at the state level; and be it further
Resolved, That each member of the Nevada congressional delegation is hereby memorialized to use his best efforts in securing passage of any similar legislation that may be introduced in Congress; and be it further
Resolved, That certified copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to United States Senators Alan Bible and Howard Cannon and to Representative Walter S. Baring.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 10–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 48
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Welcoming the meeting of the National Conference of State Legislative Leaders to Nevada.
Whereas, Representatives of the National Conference of State Legislative Leaders are holding a meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, on February 24, 25 and 26; and
Whereas, The National Conference of State Legislative Leaders is dedicated to the principles of the improvement of the legislative process and the reinstitution of state legislatures to their rightful place in state government; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the Nevada legislature, now assembled in its 54th session, hereby officially welcomes the members of the National Conference of State Legislative Leaders to Nevada, with best wishes for a successful conference; and be it further
Resolved, That the legislative counsel is directed to transmit by telegram a copy of this resolution to the Executive Secretary of the National Conference of State Legislative Leaders in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 5–Messrs. Garfinkle, Glaser and Wilson
FILE NUMBER 49
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Expressing legislative confidence in and dependence upon the state board of education as the leader in and the coordinator of educational matters pertaining to the State of Nevada.
Whereas, The legislature of the State of Nevada has created a state board of education to supervise school programs, apportion financial support provided by the legislature, establish procedures for selection of textbooks, certificate teachers, license private schools and prescribe or review courses of study; and
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textbooks, certificate teachers, license private schools and prescribe or review courses of study; and
Whereas, The state board of education is, in fact, the duly elected and functioning state agency to identify school problems, offer value judgments, appraise programs, specify areas of vulnerability and competence, and otherwise assess schools and their programs; and
Whereas, The statutory duty rests upon the state department of education to review, evaluate and recommend the most equitable and favorable plan of financing for the public schools; and
Whereas, The state board of education and the superintendent of public instruction stand in the most favorable positions to keep the governor, the legislature and the public informed concerning education and its needs; and
Whereas, The state board of education through the state department of education and the superintendent of public instruction can and will, through the several professional educational and governmental organizations of the state, coordinate studies, identify trends and disclose necessitous circumstances; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the legislature expresses its confidence in and reliance on the state board of education and the superintendent of public instruction for:
1. Leadership, research and statistical data and coordination of educational studies to identify and clarify the needs, purport and direction of education in the state.
2. Guidance to the several superintendents of the county school districts of the state in the more efficient performance of their duties.
3. Channeling to the governor and the legislature necessary information concerning the needs of the individual districts and suitable measures to meet such needs.
4. Fulfillment of its high mission to further the educational goals of the state by every means at its command.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 3–Committee on Judiciary
FILE NUMBER 50
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend sections 2 and 3 of article 2 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to voting residence and military personnel, by providing for the acquisition of a new voting residence by a member of the Armed Forces or a federal employee.
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That sections 2 and 3 of article 2 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
[Sec:] Sec. 2. For the purpose of voting, no person shall be deemed to have gained or lost a residence solely by reason of his presence or absence while employed in the service of the United States, nor while engaged in the navigation of the waters of the United States or of the high seas; nor while a student of any Seminary of learning; [Nor] nor while kept at any Alms-house or other asylum at public expense; [Nor] nor while confined in any public prison.
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engaged in the navigation of the waters of the United States or of the high seas; nor while a student of any Seminary of learning; [Nor] nor while kept at any Alms-house or other asylum at public expense; [Nor] nor while confined in any public prison.
[Section] Sec. 3. [The right of suffrage shall be enjoyed by all persons, otherwise entitled to the same, who may be in the military or naval service of the United States; provided, the votes so cast shall be made to apply to the county and township of which said voters were bona fide residents at the time of their entry into such service; and provided further, that the payment of a poll tax shall not be required as a condition to the right of voting. Provision shall be made by law, regulating the manner of voting, holding elections, and making returns of such elections, wherein other provisions are not contained in this constitution.] A person who is in the military or civil service of the United States may, by the affirmative act of changing his domicile, establish a new residence for voting purposes. The legislature shall provide by law for the exercise of the right of suffrage by persons entitled thereto who are absent from their place of residence in this state while in the service of the United States.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 1–Senators Swobe and Pozzi
FILE NUMBER 51
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend section 3 of article 5 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to the eligibility of persons to hold the office of governor, by limiting the terms in office which a person may serve.
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 3 of article 5 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
[Sec:] Sec. 3. No person shall be eligible to the office of Governor, who is not a qualified elector, and who, at the time of such election, has not attained the age of twenty five years; and who [except at the first election under this Constitution,] shall not have been a citizen resident of this State for two years next preceding the election [.] ; nor shall any person be elected to the office of Governor more than twice; and no person who has held the office of Governor, or acted as Governor for more than two years of a term to which some other person was elected Governor shall be elected to the office of Governor more than once.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 22–Senators Alleman, Bailey, Brown, Bunker, Christensen, Dodge, Farr, Fisher, Fransway, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Lamb, Monroe, Pozzi, Slattery, Swobe, Titlow and Young
FILE NUMBER 52
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Expressing appreciation to Dr. Daniel J. Hurley for his many years of public service to the State of Nevada.
Whereas, Dr. Daniel J. Hurley served as Eureka County health officer from 1928 to 1948 and as state health officer from 1948 to 1964; and
Whereas, Dr. Hurley served as first president of the Nevada Public Health Association; and
Whereas, The public health services in the State of Nevada have notably been advanced through the devotion and capable leadership of Dr. Hurley; and
Whereas, The retirement of Dr. Hurley as chief of the bureau of maternal and child health and crippled children’s services of the health division of the department of health and welfare has been announced; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada express their appreciation to Dr. Daniel J. Hurley for his many years of service to the people of the State of Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted by the legislative counsel to Dr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Hurley.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 23–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 53
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill 260 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, A.B. 260 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, A.B. 260 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That A.B. 260 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Assembly Resolution No. 19–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 54
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Extending sympathy to Assemblyman Zelvin D. Lowman on the death of his mother, Mary Hester Garrison.
Whereas, The members of the assembly have learned with deep regret of the passing, on March 4, 1967, of Mary Hester Garrison, beloved mother of Assemblyman Zelvin D. Lowman; and
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Whereas, The duties of a member of the legislature are arduous and difficult without the added burden of bereavement; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences of the members of the assembly of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada are extended to Assemblyman Zelvin D. Lowman.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 15–Esmeralda-Mineral-Nye Delegation
FILE NUMBER 55
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Urging the Congress of the United States to provide for the immediate commencement of surveys and plans for a diversion of surplus water from the Columbia River basin to the western states and requiring the division of water resources of the state department of conservation and natural resources to make a water study.
Whereas, There is a limited supply of water for domestic, agricultural and industrial use in the western states; and
Whereas, Nevada is the most arid of the western states and its future growth and prosperity depend upon the development of adequate water supplies; and
Whereas, The Columbia River basin appears to have a surplus of water; and
Whereas, When the hostilities in which the United States is now engaged are terminated, large numbers of persons now in the military service or engaged in other activities related to national defense will be released and there will be great pressure on the national economy to create jobs for them; and
Whereas, Construction of large-scale reclamation and water diversion projects would create a great many jobs at all skill levels; and
Whereas, A project to divert surplus waters from the Columbia River basin to the arid western states and the development of underground water resources would not only be of great benefit because of its final utility, but would also create the jobs necessary to meet future demands; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Congress of the United States provide the Secretary of the Interior with the authority and necessary funds for the immediate commencement of all plans and surveys necessary for construction of a project to divert surplus waters from the Columbia River basin; and be it further
Resolved, That the division of water resources of the state department of conservation and natural resources should determine Nevada’s future water needs and available water resources, drawing as needed upon the research of the Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture and the Desert Research Institute; and be it further
Resolved, That the legislative counsel prepare and transmit copies of this resolution to the Secretary of the Interior, to each member of the Nevada congressional delegation, and to the state department of conservation and natural resources.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1797ê
Senate Joint Resolution No. 5–Committee on Federal, State and Local Governments
FILE NUMBER 56
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend section 5 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to the apportionment of the state legislature, to conform to the requirements of the Constitution of the United States as interpreted by the Supreme Court.
Resolved, by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 5 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 5. Senators and members of the assembly shall be duly qualified electors in the respective counties and districts which they represent, and the number of senators shall not be less than one-third nor more than one-half of that of the members of the assembly.
[The senate shall consist of one senator from each county. The members of the assembly shall be apportioned on the basis of population; provided, that each county shall be entitled to at least one assemblyman.] It shall be the mandatory duty of the legislature at its first session after the taking of the decennial census of the United States in the year 1950, and after each subsequent decennial census, to fix by law the number of senators and assemblymen, and apportion them among the several counties of the state, or among legislative districts which may be established by law, according to the number of inhabitants in them, respectively.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 28 of the 53rd Session–Mr. Pozzi
FILE NUMBER 57
[To be placed on 1968 general election ballot]
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing an amendment to article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to the legislative department, by adding a new section allowing the legislature to consolidate the city designated as the seat of government and the county containing it.
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended by adding thereto a new section to be designated section 37, which shall immediately follow section 36, and shall read as follows:
Sec. 37. Notwithstanding the general provisions of sections 20, 25, 26, and 36 of this article, the legislature may by law consolidate into one municipal government, with one set of officers, the city designated as the seat of government of this state and the county in which such city is situated. Such consolidated municipality shall be considered as a county for the purpose of representation in the legislature, shall have all the powers conferred upon counties by this constitution or by general law, and shall have such other powers as may be conferred by its charter. Notwithstanding the general provisions of section 1 of article 10, the legislature may create two or more separate taxing districts within such consolidated municipality.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1798ê
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 18–Messrs. Bryan Hafen, Tim Hafen, Bowler, Mrs. Tyson, Messrs. White, May, Hilbrecht, Ashworth, Smith, Mrs. Brookman, Messrs. Espinoza, Frank Young, Bishop, Wilson, Viani and Miss Dungan
FILE NUMBER 58
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress and the Department of the Interior to authorize funds and planning necessary to complete the Dixie Project in Nevada and Utah.
Whereas, The Dixie Project is of vital importance to the Virgin River area of Nevada and Utah for irrigation and flood control purposes; and
Whereas, Preliminary reports have been made on the project and a definite plan report is being prepared to determine the feasibility of the project; and
Whereas, Funds are necessary to complete such investigations; and
Whereas, The project, when plans are completed, will require congressional action to authorize financing from the revenues of existing or future power generation facilities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior is hereby memorialized to complete all studies and surveys necessary for the construction of this vital project; and be it further
Resolved, That the Congress of the United States is hereby memorialized to authorize all funds necessary for planning and construction of the Dixie Project; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared by the legislative counsel and delivered forthwith to the members of the Nevada and Utah congressional delegations, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, the chairman and members of the Senate and House of Representatives committees on Appropriations and Interior and Insular Affairs, the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation.
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Assembly Resolution No. 20–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 59
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Memorializing the late Assemblyman Frank Golden.
Whereas, The assembly of the State of Nevada has learned with sorrow and deep regret of the death of Frank Golden in Reno, Nevada, on March 8, 1967; and
Whereas, Mr. Golden played a historic role in this state as the son of the founder of the once famous Golden Hotel in Reno, Nevada, and as a manager of the Golden Hotel; and
Whereas, Frank Golden ably represented the people of Washoe County and the State of Nevada as an assemblyman in the 1917 legislative session and served his country in the First World War; now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the condolences of the members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada are extended to the surviving family and relatives of former Assemblyman Frank Golden; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the widow, the sister and the brother of the deceased.
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Assembly Resolution No. 21–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 60
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Relating to the employment of attaches.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the following persons be, and they hereby are, elected as attaches of the assembly for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Darlene Shaw, Cheryl Arkell and Patricia Ann Baker.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 16–Esmeralda-Mineral-Nye Delegation
FILE NUMBER 61
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to make a study of the future water needs of the state.
Whereas, The limited supplies of domestic, industrial and agricultural waters in the southwestern states are becoming a matter of great concern to the several states; and
Whereas, The water policy and legislative committee of the Western States Water Council is recommending that each of the 11 western states prepare a current and long-range estimate of its water needs before June 30, 1970; and
Whereas, A number of western states are now in the process of determining their future water needs to the end that when imported water is made available they will be in a position to demand and obtain an adequate water supply; and
Whereas, The route such imported water may take will be dependent to a considerable degree upon the amount of water required for a given area; and
Whereas, Nevada is the most arid state in the Nation and her future growth depends upon an adequate water supply; and
Whereas, The future water needs of Nevada have not been determined, and there is no program presently under way to do so; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislative commission is directed to make a study of this important problem and report the results of such study and any recommendations to the next special or regular session of the legislature; and be it further
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this important problem and report the results of such study and any recommendations to the next special or regular session of the legislature; and be it further
Resolved, That in making such a study the commission take full advantage of the information now available in the state department of conservation and natural resources, the Max C. Fleischmann College of Agriculture of the University of Nevada and the Desert Research Institute.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 22–Committee on Judiciary
FILE NUMBER 62
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing a constitutional amendment to require the supreme court to sit en banc to hear and determine all cases and to delete quorum provisions.
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 2 of article 6 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
[Sec:] Sec. 2. The Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and two Associate Justices. [, a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum; Provided, that the] The Legislature by a majority of all the members elected to each branch thereof may provide for the election of two additional Associate Justices. [, and if so increased three shall constitute a quorum.] The concurrent of a Majority of the whole Court shall be necessary to render a decision. The Court shall sit en banc to hear and determine all cases.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 18–Committee on Judiciary
FILE NUMBER 63
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to study the Nevada court structure.
Whereas, The State of Nevada has never made a complete study of the organization and structure of its court system; and
Whereas, The basic structure of Nevada’s court system is now over 100 years old; and
Whereas, The problems faced by the courts today are vastly different and more complex than those of 100 years ago; and
Whereas, There have been numerous amendments and changes in the laws governing the court system made in a piecemeal fashion over the last 100 years; and
Whereas, All the citizens of Nevada desire efficient, effective and speedy administration of justice in this state; now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislative commission is hereby directed to make a study of the Nevada court structure, including the handling of juvenile matters, and to report the results of such study and make recommendations for any appropriate constitutional amendments or legislation to the 55th general session of the legislature of the State of Nevada.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 28–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 64
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill 36 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, A.B. 36 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, A.B. 36 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That A.B. 36 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Senate Resolution No. 13–Senators Alleman, Bailey, Brown, Bunker, Christensen, Dodge, Farr, Fisher, Fransway, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Lamb, Monroe, Pozzi, Swobe, Titlow and Young
FILE NUMBER 65
SENATE RESOLUTION–Commemorating St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
Whereas, March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, an occasion for all Irishmen, whether actual or honorary, to display their patriotism by the wearing of a bit of green; and
Whereas, Nevadans and visitors alike are invited to join in the festivities, including a parade in Reno on March 18, composed of floats and bands, fraternal and patriotic organizations, with the Honorable Senator O’Slattery in spirit and his two Irish camels heading the long list of local participants to commemorate St. Patrick, confident they will be protected by sly, invisible leprechauns perched on their shoulders; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That when this honorary Irish body adjourns today it do so in memory of St. Patrick, the patron Saint of all Ireland.
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Assembly Resolution No. 22–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 66
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Commemorating March 17 as the day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick.
Whereas, March 17 is traditionally the day when Americans of Irish descent, both actual and honorary, observe the memory of St. Patrick by joining the gaiety of the sons of Erin; and
Whereas, The people of Nevada, as honorary Irishmen, have chosen March 18 to finalize the celebration with a parade in Reno, which will include marching bands, pipers and, in spirit, the “Irish Maverick” Senator O’Slattery riding his camel; and
Whereas, It is fitting that the Irish devotees honor Saint Patrick by joining the festivities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That when this body adjourns today it do so in honor of St. Patrick, the patron Saint of Ireland, whose memory will live in the hearts of the Irish forever.
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Senate Resolution No. 14–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 67
SENATE RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of an attache.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That the following-named person be, and he hereby is, elected as an attache of the senate for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Michael Joseph Farlow.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 17–Committee on State, County and City Affairs
FILE NUMBER 68
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill 324 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, S.B. 324 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, S.B. 324 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That S.B. 324 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Senate Resolution No. 15–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 69
SENATE RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of an attache.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That the following-named person be, and she hereby is, elected as an attache of the senate for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Agnes Nelson.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 16–Committee on Education
FILE NUMBER 70
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Endorsing and advocating the creation of a Nevada advisory committee for higher education planning.
Whereas, The governor of the State of Nevada, believing that improved channels of communication with members of the legislature of the State of Nevada and the board of regents of the University of Nevada are desirable at all times, has recommended the creation of a Nevada advisory committee for higher education planning; and
Whereas, The creation of this type of committee has also been recommended by the legislature of the State of Nevada and the board of regents of the University of Nevada; and
Whereas, The funds necessary for the operating expenses of this committee in the amount of approximately $35,000 per year for the next 2 fiscal years can be obtained as grants to the Nevada State Commission under the Higher Education Facilities Comprehensive Planning Grants to State Commissions for Title I, Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963; and
Whereas, Such a Nevada advisory committee for higher education planning can be created to be investigative for and advisory to:
1. The Governor;
2. The Legislature;
3. The board of regents; and
4. The Nevada State Commission; and
Whereas, Long-range educational program planning of an advisory nature can be developed efficiently, economically and appropriately in this manner for both capital improvements and educational programs to the end that, as provided in the federal guidelines, “the ultimate objective * * * is the establishment of continuous systems for comprehensive planning covering all institutions of higher education throughout the state * * * in order that State, local and private, as well as Federal funds expended for higher education facilities construction will be expended as effectively as possible * * *” and that there be “planning for the development of facilities on individual campuses, so that the facilities to be modified or added will provide for the program needs of the future rather than the past at each specific campus, and so that additional construction will be undertaken only to the extent required after existing facilities are utilized at the highest feasible level”; and
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Whereas, The Nevada advisory committee for higher education planning shall consist of 15 persons to be selected as follows:
1. Three members of the board of regents of the University of Nevada.
2. Four legislators appointed by the legislative commission.
3. One member of the governing board of each licensed institution of higher education in the State of Nevada.
4. Seven members appointed by the governor from the general public at large. The chairman of the advisory committee shall be appointed by the governor from among this group; and
Whereas, The Nevada advisory committee for higher education planning shall employ a planning study director who is experienced in the study and analysis of higher education programs and the relation of those programs to facility planning. The planning study director shall serve as secretary of the advisory committee; and
Whereas, The committee shall transmit its reports and recommendations to the governor, the legislature, the board of regents of the University of Nevada, the board of trustees of Carson College, and the Nevada State Commission, and they shall be made public; and
Whereas, The goals of the study shall include, but not be restricted to, the following:
1. Analysis of demographic, economic and social data in order to determine the present and projected needs for higher education in the state.
2. The formulation of goals and assumptions as to opportunities for higher education which should be provided in the state.
3. Preparation of an inventory of existing programs and resources.
4. Projections of future development.
5. The geographic locations at which various types of programs and enrollment levels should be provided.
6. Projection of staff and operating budget needs.
7. Projection of construction needs and capital budgets; and
Whereas, The advisory committee shall be obligated to issue a progress report in December 1967, an interim report in June 1968, and a final report not later than January 1, 1969; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That creation as soon as possible of the Nevada advisory committee for higher education planning, as described in the preamble to this concurrent resolution, is hereby endorsed and advocated; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the governor of the State of Nevada, the board of regents of the University of Nevada and the state department of education.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 7–Messrs. Lowman and Smith
FILE NUMBER 71
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Urging an early military victory in Vietnam.
Whereas, The air, ground and naval power of the Armed Forces of the United States are wreaking havoc on the enemy in Vietnam by disrupting communications, transportation and industry; and
Whereas, Successful military operations cannot be carried out by imposing artificial political restraints on the military commanders of such operations; and
Whereas, There is a widespread political and psychological campaign in the United States and other parts of the world for the Government of the United States to renounce military victory in favor of the dubious values to be gained at the negotiating table; and
Whereas, There is reason to believe that the premature negotiation of a cease-fire in the Korean War has led to the loss of strategic political and military position in Asia; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the legislature of the State of Nevada urges the Government of the United States of America to prosecute the Vietnam conflict with every conventional military means at its disposal, in order to bring the conflict to a successful military conclusion as early as possible; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted by the legislative counsel to the President and Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and to the members of the Nevada congressional delegation.
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Assembly Resolution No. 23–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 72
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Extending condolences on the death of the late Lorraine Spitz.
Whereas, The assembly of the State of Nevada has learned with deep regret of the death of Lorraine Spitz on March 22, 1967; and
Whereas, Mrs. Spitz was the wife of Louis Spitz, former director of the Department of Motor Vehicles of the State of Nevada; and
Whereas, Lorraine Spitz had been a resident of the Reno area for 16 years, serving her community as an active member of the Reno Legal Secretaries, the Emblem Club, the Executives Club and selflessly devoting her time and energy in work for retarded children and the Boy and Girl Scouts; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the condolences of the members of the assembly of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada are hereby extended to Louis Spitz and the bereaved family of the deceased; and be it further
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Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to Mr. Louis Spitz and Mrs. Mary A. Powers, daughter of the deceased.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 30–Committee on Judiciary
FILE NUMBER 73
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the return to the assembly from the governor’s office of Assembly Bill No. 339.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 339 has passed both houses of the 54th session of the legislature, has been enrolled and delivered to the governor; and
Whereas, A.B. 339 needs further legislative attention; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the governor of the State of Nevada is hereby respectfully requested to return to the assembly Assembly Bill No. 339 for further consideration.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 31–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 74
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill 466 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, A.B. 466 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, A.B. 466 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That A.B. 466 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 18–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 75
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Expressing the best wishes of the legislature to the Reverend C. Harold Van Zee for his speedy recovery from a recent heart attack.
Whereas, The Reverend C. Harold Van Zee has long been respected and known for his never-ending devotion and dedication as a spiritual leader in the State of Nevada; and
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Whereas, The words of Reverend Van Zee as chaplain of the legislature have been an inspiration to the legislators; and
Whereas, Reverend Van Zee recently suffered a heart attack and is now recovering from the effects thereof; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada hereby extend to the Reverend C. Harold Van Zee their sincere best wishes for his speedy recovery and prompt return to the religious life he loves so much; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to Reverend Van Zee.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 19–Clark County Delegation
FILE NUMBER 76
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Congratulating Dr. Frits W. Went
Whereas, Dr. Frits W. Went of the Desert Research Institute of the University of Nevada has long been recognized as one of the world’s leaders in the field of biology; and
Whereas, This distinguished scientist recently received the coveted Hodgkins Award, the greatest honor that can be bestowed by the Smithsonian Institution; and
Whereas, Such award was made for Dr. Went’s outstanding contribution to the understanding of man and man’s total environment; and
Whereas, As recipient of such award, Dr. Went has brought fame to himself and honor to the University of Nevada and this state; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the congratulations of the legislature are extended to Dr. Frits W. Went for being named the recipient of the Hodgkins Award of the Smithsonian Institution; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to Dr. Went.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 20–Committee on Federal, Indian and Military Affairs
FILE NUMBER 77
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress of the United States to allow time for orderly processing of Indian claims against the United States.
Whereas, The 89th Congress of the United States failed to extend the Indian Claims Commission Act (25 U.S.C. § 70) which will expire on April 10, 1967, unless extended by the present Congress; and
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Whereas, The Indian Claims Commission, the Department of Justice and tribal claims attorneys have stated that an additional 5 years is necessary for the disposition of more than 350 claims docketed; and
Whereas, At least three major cases involving the Paiute, Washoe and Shoshone Indians of Nevada are still before the Indian Claims Commission without having been finally disposed of; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Congress of the United States is hereby memorialized to extend the existence of the Indian Claims Commission for a period long enough properly and justly to act upon and finally determine all claims pending before the Commission; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the President of the United States, the Secretary of the Interior and to each member of the Nevada congressional delegation.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 19–Committee on Federal, Indian and Military Affairs
FILE NUMBER 78
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress of the United States to approve and fund a new multipurpose building at the Stewart Indian School.
Whereas, There are approximately 600 students enrolled at the Stewart Indian School, which is operated by the Federal Government and located near Carson City, Nevada; and
Whereas, The Stewart Indian School lacks a proper building for holding physical education activities, assemblies, concerts, stage productions and public presentations; and
Whereas, A multipurpose building would enable existing programs of the school to be expanded and new programs to be created; and
Whereas, A multipurpose building would enable the surrounding community to participate in certain activities and programs; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the legislature of the State of Nevada hereby memorializes the Congress of the United States to authorize and thereafter to appropriate a sum of money for the construction of a multipurpose building for the Stewart Indian School, near Carson City, Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared by the legislative counsel and transmitted forthwith to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the Senate of the United States of America, and to each member of the Nevada congressional delegation.
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Assembly Resolution No. 24–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 79
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Extending sympathy to Assemblyman Geraldine B. Tyson on the death of her father, Gilbert Ross Shelley.
Whereas, The members of the assembly have learned with deep regret of the death of Gilbert Ross Shelley, beloved father of Assemblyman Geraldine B. Tyson; and
Whereas, The duties of a member of the legislature are arduous and difficult without the added burden of bereavement; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences of the members of the assembly of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada are extended to Assemblyman Geraldine B. Tyson.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 32–Senators Slattery, Fransway, Swobe, Titlow, Lamb, Alleman, Bailey, Brown, Bunker, Christensen, Dodge, Farr, Fisher, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Monroe, Pozzi and Young
FILE NUMBER 80
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Commending Mr. Howard Hughes for his offer of financial support to the proposed medical school at the University of Nevada.
Whereas, The plan for the proposed medical school at the University of Nevada has been debated at great length during the past weeks among the members of this body; and
Whereas, One of the obstacles preventing this legislature from giving unanimous approval to a plan has been the financial demands it would make on state resources; and
Whereas, Mr. Howard Hughes by his generous offer of financial support to the proposed plan has aided Nevada immeasurably; and
Whereas, Mr. Hughes has made his offer voluntarily and without any conditions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Mr. Howard Hughes be commended for his magnanimous offer and the public spirit he has demonstrated; and be it further
Resolved, That this legislature, representing the people of this state, extends its appreciation to Mr. Hughes for the immediate as well as future benefits that his proposed gift offers this state and its citizenry; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to Mr. Howard Hughes.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1810ê
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 81
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill 366 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, A.B. 366 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, A.B. 366 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That A.B. 366 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 15–Committee on Education
FILE NUMBER 82
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Encouraging the board of regents of the University of Nevada to continue to study the feasibility of establishing medical school facilities on the Reno campus of the University of Nevada.
Whereas, The board of regents of the University of Nevada has instituted action which may eventually lead to the development of a medical school in northern Nevada; and
Whereas, Nevada must prepare to meet its future need for professional medical personnel rather than expect the need to be satisfied by migration of such personnel from out of state, in view of the fact that the number of doctors in proportion to the total population of Nevada has declined to one-half what it was in 1940; and
Whereas, Nevada must provide increased educational opportunity for its young people who wish to become doctors since there is evidence that other state medical schools will have to provide for their own students and will be unable to accept students from out of state; and
Whereas, Nevada ranks 49th among the states in the number of its students enrolled in medical schools, and the establishment of a 2-year medical school in Nevada would help to alleviate this situation; and
Whereas, The establishment of a medical school will stimulate all undergraduate and graduate programs of the University of Nevada; and
Whereas, Undergraduate and graduate programs at the University of Nevada have been built up over the last 5 years to support a medical school; and
Whereas, Since 4 to 6 years are required to plan, build and begin operation of a medical school, it would be after 1980 before the first medical students would be able to practice; and
Whereas, Over $600,000 in money and property is available for construction of a medical school facility at no cost to the state; and
Whereas, The opportunity now exists to correlate the building of the medical school with the expansion of the Washoe Medical Center in Washoe County at no cost to the state; and
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Whereas, Money raised for such a medical school through private foundations would be matched on a two-to-one basis by federal moneys available only until June 30, 1968; and
Whereas, No state appropriation would be needed until students are enrolled (approximately 1973), when the cost to the state of the medical school would range between $200,000 and $300,000 per year; and
Whereas, Other states have successfully initiated medical schools when their population and tax base was comparable to that of Nevada in 1967; and
Whereas, No greater medical bargain than that which now faces the state will ever be available; and
Whereas, No federal grant or private foundation money will ever be available until the Nevada legislature declares its intent to support the medical school, when and if it is built; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the legislature concurs in the course of action taken by the board of regents of the University of Nevada in relation to its proposal to study the feasibility of ultimately establishing a medical school in northern Nevada and encourages the continuation of such study; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the president of the University of Nevada and to the chairman and each member of the board of regents, and to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 36–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 83
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill 411 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, A.B. 411 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, A.B. 411 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That A.B. 411 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 38–Committee on Judiciary
FILE NUMBER 84
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the return to the senate from the governor’s office of Senate Bill No. 386.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 386 has passed both houses of the 54th session of the legislature, has been enrolled and delivered to the governor; and
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Whereas, Senate Bill No. 386 needs further legislative attention; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the governor of the State of Nevada is hereby respectfully requested to return to the senate Senate Bill No. 386 for further consideration.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 5–Mr. Hilbrecht
FILE NUMBER 85
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend article 6 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to the judicial department, by adding a new section providing for the establishment of a commission on the judiciary, an alternate method for the removal of judicial officers, and review of the calendars of the district courts and the salaries of judges and supreme court justices.
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That article 6 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended by adding thereto a new section to be designated section 19, which shall immediately follow section 18 of article 6, and shall read as follows:
Sec. 19. 1. A justice of the supreme court, a judge of a district court or a judge of a municipal court may, in addition to the provision of article 7 for impeachment, be removed or retired upon recommendation by a commission on the judiciary. Such commission shall be composed of two district judges appointed by the chief justice of the supreme court, two members of the State Bar of Nevada, a public corporation created by statute, who have practiced law at least 10 years in this state, appointed by the board of governors of the State Bar of Nevada, and three electors of the State of Nevada, who shall not be in government service or members of the State Bar of Nevada, or residents of the same county, to be appointed by the governor.
2. A statement of the charges alleged for his removal or the grounds for his retirement shall be served upon the judicial officer whose removal or retirement is proposed. No judicial officer may by virtue of this section be:
(a) Removed except for willful misconduct or willful or persistent failure to perform the duties of his office, or for habitual intemperance which interferes with the performance of his duties; or
(b) Retired except for mental or physical disability which prevents the proper performance of his judicial duties and which is likely to be permanent in nature.
3. The commission shall, after such investigation as it deems necessary, order a hearing to be held before it. If, after hearing, the commission by an affirmative vote of at least five of its members finds good cause therefor, it shall recommend to the supreme court the removal or retirement of such judicial officer. The supreme court shall review the record of the proceedings on the law and facts and shall order removal or retirement, as it finds just and proper, or wholly reject the recommendation.
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or retirement, as it finds just and proper, or wholly reject the recommendation. A district judge who is a member of the commission or a justice of the supreme court shall not participate in any proceeding involving his own removal or retirement. The commission in its discretion may suspend a judicial officer from the exercise of his office pending the determination of the proceedings before the commission. The action of the commission shall not extend further than to recommend removal from office or retirement for disability; but any judicial officer whose removal is sought shall be liable to indictment and punishment according to law. A judicial officer retired for disability in accordance with this section shall thereafter receive such compensation as the legislature may provide.
4. The commission shall convene as soon as practicable after the 1st Monday in January, and not later than the 1st Monday in February, following its appointment for the purpose of electing a chairman. Thereafter the chairman may convene the commission upon his own motion, and he shall convene the commission upon written request by the governor, by concurrent resolution of the legislature or by written request of a majority of the district judges or a majority of the board of governors of the State Bar of Nevada. The appointment of members to serve on the commission must be made within 10 days after the call to convene and members shall serve no longer than 1 year. If more than one call is made within 1 year, the same members may serve to the end of their 1-year term.
5. The commission shall have power:
(a) To designate in each case involving a judicial officer an attorney or attorneys at law to act as counsel to conduct the proceeding;
(b) To summon witnesses to appear and testify under oath and to compel the production of books, papers, documents and records before such counsel in advance of the trial and before the court upon the trial;
(c) To make its own rules and regulations concerning the procedure to be adopted for the investigation and trial of a judicial officer; and
(d) To grant immunity from prosecution or punishment when the commission deems it necessary and proper in order to compel the giving of testimony under oath and the production of books, papers, documents and records.
The commission shall have such further powers as the legislature may from time to time confer upon it.
6. District judges, when serving on the commission, shall serve without additional compensation. The other members of the commission shall serve without compensation but the legislature shall provide moneys by appropriation to meet the expenses of the commission.
7. The commission shall receive and examine, annually, a report of the calendar of each district court, which shall be submitted to the commission by the clerk of each district court on or before January 15 of each year. The report of the calendar shall be in writing, certified by the clerk, and shall state:
(a) The number of criminal, noncriminal, juvenile and divorce complaints filed with the clerk during the preceding year.
(b) The number of criminal or noncriminal trials and jury or nonjury trials.
(c) The total number of cases noted for trial, showing the number of such cases noted within 1 year, 2 years and more than 2 years.
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(d) The total number of trials conducted by each judge sitting within the district.
(e) The total number of matters under submission to each judge sitting within the district, showing the number under submission to each judge for more than 1 month.
After studying the reports of the calendars, the commission shall make recommendations to the supreme court and the judges of the district courts concerning the government of the court, the calendar and rules of practice. The failure of any of the judges of the several district courts to implement such recommendations and alleviate the congestion in the calendar of any court are matters which are proper for consideration by the commission in connection with the removal or retirement of a judge.
8. The commission shall review the budgets, salaries, expense accounts and other matters involving the compensation of justices of the supreme court and judges of the district court in relation to the workload of each judge or justice and the average income of attorneys in private practice within each district, and shall make a written report to the legislature or legislative commission, on or before February 15 of each year, of such findings and any recommendations it may have pertaining to such salaries.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 11–Mr. Bryan Hafen
FILE NUMBER 86
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend sections 2 and 33 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to the sessions of the legislature and the compensation of members of the legislature, by requiring the legislature to hold annual sessions; limiting the regular sessions held during even-numbered years to matters relating to the budget and other matters brought to the attention of the legislature by the governor and limiting the compensation received by legislators during such a session to not more than 30 days; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That sections 2 and 33 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2. The sessions of the Legislature shall be [biennial,] annual, and shall commence on the 3rd Monday of January, [next ensuing the election of members of the Assembly,] unless the Governor of the State shall, in the interim, convene the Legislature by proclamation. All regular sessions held in even-numbered years shall be limited to matters relating to the budget and other matters which may be brought to the attention of the legislature by the governor.
[Sec:] Sec. 33. The members of the Legislature shall receive for their services [,] a compensation to be fixed by law and paid out of the public treasury, for not to exceed 60 days during any regular session of the legislature held during odd-numbered years, not to exceed 30 days during any regular session of the legislature held during even-numbered years, and not to exceed 20 days during any special session convened by the governor; but no increase of such compensation shall take effect during the term for which the members of either house shall have been elected Provided, that an appropriation may be made for the payment of such actual expenses as members of the Legislature may incur for postage, express charges, newspapers and stationery not exceeding the sum of Sixty dollars for any general or special session to each member; and Furthermore Provided, that the Speaker of the Assembly, and Lieutenant Governor, as President of the Senate, shall each, during the time of their actual attendance as such presiding officers receive an additional allowance of two dollars per diem.
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the governor; but no increase of such compensation shall take effect during the term for which the members of either house shall have been elected Provided, that an appropriation may be made for the payment of such actual expenses as members of the Legislature may incur for postage, express charges, newspapers and stationery not exceeding the sum of Sixty dollars for any general or special session to each member; and Furthermore Provided, that the Speaker of the Assembly, and Lieutenant Governor, as President of the Senate, shall each, during the time of their actual attendance as such presiding officers receive an additional allowance of two dollars per diem.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 23–Committee on Elections
FILE NUMBER 87
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the return to the assembly from the governor’s office of Assembly Bill No. 417.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 417 has passed both houses of the 54th session of the legislature, has been enrolled and delivered to the governor; and
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 417 requires further legislative attention; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada the, Senate concurring, That the governor of the State of Nevada is hereby respectfully requested to return to the assembly Assembly Bill No. 417 for further consideration.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 26–Senator Bailey
FILE NUMBER 88
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing a committee of interested state agencies to develop and implement plans to establish a single-shared computer facility for Nevada to be used as a foundation for a Nevada statewide information system.
Whereas, There are seven independent data-processing installations in state agencies of Nevada; and
Whereas, Four of such agencies have voluntarily joined together to explore the potential benefits of a single-shared computer facility and to determine the feasibility of and need for a computer-oriented Nevada statewide information system; and
Whereas, This committee, comprised of the data processing managers from the central processing division of the department of administration, the department of highways, the department of motor vehicles and the University of Nevada, has developed a plan for the achievement of the shared computer facility and the statewide information system; now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the above-described committee, acting in concert, shall develop implementation plans to establish for the State of Nevada a single-shared computer facility and install such facility at the earliest time feasible within the bounds of good business judgment and within limits of legislative appropriations; and be it further
Resolved, That such committee shall develop within the framework of this shared facility a data base to be used as the foundation for the Nevada statewide information system.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 35–Senators Swobe, Young, Monroe and Slattery
FILE NUMBER 89
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Inviting persons and organizations directly interested in the actions of the state board of fish and game commissioners to suggest a more effective composition of the board.
Whereas, It is the consensus of the legislature that the state board of fish and game commissioners would operate more efficiently and effectively if its composition were changed; and
Whereas, It would be to the benefit of the people of the State of Nevada if the composition of the board were changed; and
Whereas, The legislature can more adequately serve the people of the State of Nevada if it receives views concerning this matter that are representative of the majority of the persons and organizations directly affected by the actions of the board; and
Whereas, Such persons and organizations should be given an opportunity to be heard as to the composition of the board; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That all persons and organizations in the State of Nevada which have a direct interest in the actions of the state board of fish and game commissioners are hereby invited to consult with each other and suggest to the legislature a more effective size and composition of the board; and be it further
Resolved, That such suggestions should be submitted to the legislative commission on or before December 1, 1967; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and forwarded by the legislative counsel to:
1. The Nevada Wildlife Federation;
2. Each county game management board in the state;
3. Each member of the state board of fish and game commissioners; and
4. Any other group of persons interested in fish and game management in this state which requests a copy.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 37–Senator Dodge
FILE NUMBER 90
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Providing procedure for the legislative election for the office of director of the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.
Whereas, The secretary of the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District, an irrigation district created and existing under the provisions of chapter 539 of NRS, has advised the president of the senate that at an election held April 5, 1966, Ray Couch and George Pomeroy, Jr., each received an equal number of votes for the office of director of the district from precinct No. 4, which resulted in a tie vote; and
Whereas, Because of the official tie vote cast for the office, and pursuant to the provisions of section 4 of article 5 of the constitution of the State of Nevada and NRS 293.400 an election by joint vote of both houses of the legislature is required; and
Whereas, The time, place and procedures for such legislative election should be determined in advance by adoption of a concurrent resolution; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That:
1. The senate and assembly of the 54th session of the legislature shall convene in the assembly chambers at the hour of 11:45 a.m. on Friday, the 7th day of April 1967, in joint session, for the purpose of electing a director of the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.
2. The election shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the constitution of this state, the election to be viva voce.
3. The president of the senate shall preside at the joint session.
4. Upon the election being held the president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly shall jointly, in writing, deliver to the secretary of state a certificate of election naming the person elected to the office of director of the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District, whereupon the secretary of state shall issue a commission to such person upon his qualifying pursuant to law.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 39–Senators Young, Brown, Alleman, Bailey, Bunker, Christensen, Dodge, Farr, Fisher, Fransway, Gibson, Hecht, Herr, Hug, Lamb, Monroe, Pozzi, Slattery, Swobe and Titlow
FILE NUMBER 91
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the late Harry Depaoli.
Whereas, The legislature of the State of Nevada has learned with deepest sorrow and regret of the death of Harry Depaoli; and
Whereas, Harry Depaoli was born at the turn of the century in Dayton, Nevada, and thereafter became a devoted servant of the people of all Nevada, becoming recognized as a friend and a leader of the unions in their battles to better conditions for laborers; and
Whereas, This respected citizen served as state president of the American Federation of Labor for 8 years; and
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Whereas, Mr. Depaoli served his state government in such capacities as a member of the state merit board, a member of the board of review of the employment security department, and, from 1953 to 1958, as executive director of the employment security department; and
Whereas, The entire citizenry of this state has suffered a loss because of Harry Depaoli’s untimely demise; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the condolences of the members of this 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada are extended to the family and surviving relatives of the late Harry Depaoli; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the widow of the deceased.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 41–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 92
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill No. 417 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 417 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 417 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Assembly Bill No. 417 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 21 of the 53rd Session–Messrs. Gibson, Bunker, Bailey and Gray
FILE NUMBER 93
[To be placed on 1968 general election ballot]
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend section 3 of article 9 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to state indebtedness, by increasing the maximum allowance for the state public debt to 3 percent of the state’s assessed valuation, by providing a flexible method of determining such valuation, and by restricting the contracts permissible outside the debt limit.
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 3 of article 9 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 3. The state may contract public debts; but such debts shall never, in the aggregate, exclusive of interest, exceed the sum of [one] three percent of the assessed valuation of the state, as [shown by the reports of the county assessors to the state controller,] determined by the state controller in the manner provided by law, except for the purpose of defraying extraordinary expenses, as hereinafter mentioned.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1819 (FILE NUMBER 93, AJR 21 of the 53rd Session)ê
state controller in the manner provided by law, except for the purpose of defraying extraordinary expenses, as hereinafter mentioned. Every such debt shall be authorized by law for some purpose or purposes, to be distinctly specified therein; and every such law shall provide for levying an annual tax sufficient to pay the interest semiannually, and the principal within twenty years from the passage of such law, and shall specially appropriate the proceeds of said taxes to the payment of said principal and interest; and such appropriation shall not be repealed nor the taxes postponed or diminished until the principal and interest of said debts shall have been wholly paid. Every contract of indebtedness entered into or assumed by or on behalf of the state, when all its debts and liabilities amount to said sum before mentioned, shall be void and of no effect, except in cases of money borrowed to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, defend the state in time of war, or, if hostilities be threatened, provide for the public defense.
The state, notwithstanding the foregoing limitations, may, pursuant to authority of the legislature, make and enter into any and all contracts necessary, expedient or advisable for the protection and preservation of any of its property, [or natural resources,] or for the purposes of obtaining the benefits thereof, however arising and whether arising by or through any undertaking or project of the United States or by or through any treaty or compact between the states, or otherwise. The legislature may from time to time make such appropriations as may be necessary to carry out the obligations of the state under such contracts, and shall levy such tax as may be necessary to pay the same or carry them into effect. All contracts made under former provisions of this section shall remain valid and enforcible.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 4–Mr. Kean
FILE NUMBER 94
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation that would provide that voting polls close simultaneously across the nation.
Whereas, It is an inherent requirement for the preservation of our form of government that all citizens be permitted to make conscientious evaluations of issues and candidates during election campaigns and to vote accordingly; and
Whereas, Anything that tends unduly to influence a person in the exercise of his right to vote is contrary to the best interests of the several states of the Union; and
Whereas, Because of the difference in time zones across the United States of America, polls in the western part of the nation remain open for several hours after polls are closed in the East; and
Whereas, Nationwide television and radio broadcasts reporting election results in the East and predicting nationwide trends before the polls have closed in the West tend to influence voting in the West; now, therefore, be it
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1820 (FILE NUMBER 94, AJR 4)ê
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Congress of the United States is hereby memorialized to enact legislation providing for a plan of time zone voting wherein the polls are required to close simultaneously throughout the United States of America; and be it further
Resolved, That certified copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President of the Senate of the United States of America, and to United States Senators Alan Bible and Howard Cannon and to Representative in Congress Walter S. Baring.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 22–Committee on Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock
FILE NUMBER 95
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation limiting imports of butterfat or nonfat milk solids.
Whereas, Pending legislation before the 90th Congress would limit imports of butterfat or nonfat milk solids in excess of the respective average annual quantities which were admitted for consumption during the 5 calendar years 1961 through 1965; and
Whereas, Standards of quality and health maintained by foreign competition are usually inferior to those in the United States and proper control is imperative to protect domestic milk producers; and
Whereas, The dairy industry of this nation provides substantial revenues required for the support of this country, provides employment for millions of American citizens and is vital to the health and welfare of each and every American family; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the legislature of the State of Nevada hereby respectfully memorializes the Congress of the United States to enact legislation limiting imports of butterfat or nonfat milk solids; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the President of the United States, the Vice President of the United States, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and each member of the Nevada congressional delegation.
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Assembly Resolution No. 25–Mr. Lowman
FILE NUMBER 96
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Commending Nevada Federation of Women’s Clubs and other organizations for community service.
Whereas, Love of country, the teaching of self-reliance and the helping of the unfortunate are virtues which have long been admired in America; and
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1821 (FILE NUMBER 96, AR 25)ê
Whereas, The Nevada Federation of Women’s Clubs and the Shell Oil Company annually sponsor an education improvement contest for the federated women’s clubs of this state and award prizes for the most significant projects; and
Whereas, The Junior Mesquite Club of Las Vegas was awarded first prize for developmental training, the teaching of reading and self-help and the spending of $4,372 and untold hours in the establishment of a day care facility and opportunity center at the Clark County Center for Retarded Children; and
Whereas, The Lamoille Women’s Club was awarded second prize for their organizing of a library, assisting with preschool training, improving the local school for Indian girls and generally elevating the well-being of the Paiute and Shoshone Indians in their vicinity; and
Whereas, The Reno Women’s Civic Club received third prize for their patriotic projects with school children, which included their donating 1,000 desk-size United States flags to fourth graders of the Washoe County School District and providing financial assistance for high school girls to attend Girls’ State; and
Whereas, These awards were presented at the Spring Conference of the Nevada Federation of Women’s Clubs held in Hawthorne, Nevada, on April 8, 1967; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada hereby commend and congratulate the Nevada Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Shell Oil Company, the Junior Mesquite Club of Las Vegas, the Lamoille Women’s Club and the Reno Women’s Civic Club for their tireless work for the betterment of their communities and the State of Nevada and urge them to continue such constructive and laudable projects; and be it further
Resolved, That the members of the 54th session of the Nevada legislature with the Junior Mesquite Club of Las Vegas good fortune in the national education improvement contest in which they are entered by virtue of their being awarded first place in the state’s contest; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the Shell Oil Company and the executive officer of each organization commended herein.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 7–Mr. Hilbrecht
FILE NUMBER 97
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the desert research institute of the University of Nevada to conduct studies and research on petroleum mulches and asphalt moisture barriers in Nevada.
Whereas, Great areas of Nevada are comprised of arid and sandy land; and
Whereas, Such areas are now totally or partially unproductive; and
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1822 (FILE NUMBER 97, ACR 7)ê
Whereas, If such areas could make full use of the available rainfall and other water resources they could grow crops and be prosperous; and
Whereas, It would be of great benefit to the economy and the people of the entire State of Nevada if such lands could be made to yield and prosper; and
Whereas, Recent experiments with petroleum mulches and asphalt moisture barriers have shown that arid and sandy lands can be made to grow crops; and
Whereas, The results of such experiments could be of great benefit to the economy and the people of the State of Nevada; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the desert research institute of the University of Nevada is hereby memorialized to conduct studies and research on petroleum mulches and asphalt moisture barriers in Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the members of the board of regents of the University of Nevada.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 13–Clark County Delegation
FILE NUMBER 98
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Authorizing acquisition by the Nevada state park system of certain land in Clark County.
Whereas, NRS 407.063 requires legislative approval by concurrent resolution prior to the acquisition of real property by the Nevada state park system that would require or might require appropriations by the legislature; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the legislature of the State of Nevada hereby gives its approval to the Nevada state park system to acquire by purchase, to the extent that legislative appropriations are available therefor, real property lying in Clark County and described as:
1. S 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of section 23 and the N 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of section 26, all in T. 21 S., R. 58 E., M.D.B. & M., together with rights of ingress and egress thereto; and
2. SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 and the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 16, all in T. 21 S., R. 58 E., M.D.B. & M.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1823ê
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 21–Committee on State, County and City Affairs
FILE NUMBER 99
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to make a study of the problems of public printing.
Whereas, It is the policy of the legislature of the State of Nevada to promote economy and efficiency and to improve methods of transacting public business in the departments, agencies, boards, commissions and other instrumentalities of city, county and state government; and
Whereas, The printing of the large amounts of material which are required for the daily operation of all levels of state and local government constitutes one essential element in the transaction of public business; and
Whereas, The need for a comprehensive inquiry by the legislature into the mechanical, administrative and economic problems created by this necessary component of public administration is paramount; and
Whereas, Several proposals have been presented to the legislature in an effort to confront the problem area at various levels; and
Whereas, A complete study of the matter is desirable before any extensive measures are taken to resolve the problems of reproduction of public materials; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the legislative commission is directed to make a thorough study of the problems of public printing at all levels of state and local government of the State of Nevada and to report the findings of such study to the 55th session of the legislature.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 24–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 100
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 221 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 221 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 221 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 221 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1824ê
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 17–Messrs. Swackhamer, Bowler, Kean, Wood, Harris, Mrs. Frazzini, Messrs. McKissick, Schouweiler, Torvinen, Wooster, Manning, Prince, Wilson, May, Close, Espinoza, Howard and Getto
FILE NUMBER 101
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend section 24 of article 4 of the Nevada constitution, relating to lotteries, by authorizing the establishment of a state lottery.
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 24 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
[Sec: 24. No lottery shall be authorized by this State, nor shall the sale of lottery tickets be allowed.]
Sec. 24. The legislature may provide by law for the operation of a lottery by this state, but shall not authorize any other lottery, or the sale of tickets of any other lottery, in this state.
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Senate Resolution No. 16–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 102
SENATE RESOLUTION–Designating certain members of the senate as members of the legislative commission of the legislative counsel bureau.
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, That pursuant to the provisions of NRS 218.660, Senators B. Mahlon Brown, James I. Gibson, Carl F. Dodge and Archie Pozzi, Jr., be, and they hereby are, designated as the regular senate members; Senators Warren L. Monroe and John Fransway be, and they hereby are, designated as the first alternate senate members; and Senators Floyd R. Lamb and Clifton Young be, and they hereby are, designated as the second alternate senate members of the legislative commission of the legislative counsel bureau, to serve until their successors are appointed.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 11–Senator Young
FILE NUMBER 103
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to study possible means of revising and updating legislative techniques.
Whereas, To strengthen and revitalize the legislature of the State of Nevada, to enable it to assume and maintain its rightful role and fulfill its primary responsibility of leadership within our three-branch governmental framework, it is necessary to subject our accustomed and traditional legislative methods and procedures to close scrutiny and possible revision; and
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1825 (FILE NUMBER 103, SCR 11)ê
Whereas, To confront today’s multiplying problems and discharge today’s expanding obligations, the legislature must have the essential means and tools with which to work, which should include, but not be limited to, the assistance of additional highly competent and motivated technical and research personnel; and
Whereas, It is the desire of both the legislature and governor of the State of Nevada, that a thorough study be made before any revisions are attempted; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislative commission is hereby directed:
1. To conduct a complete study of possible ways to streamline and modernize our legislative techniques;
2. To make any request for additional appropriations to be used by the legislative counsel bureau to this, the 54th session of the legislature; and
3. To report the results of such study and make any recommendations for long-range legislation to the 55th session of the legislature.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 20–Senator Fransway
FILE NUMBER 104
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to make a study of the laws relating to mining and to report the results of such study and make recommendations for revision to the 55th session of the legislature.
Whereas, Mining has played an important part in the history of this state and has a promising role in its future growth and economic development; and
Whereas, The development of new mining techniques places Nevada on the verge of a new Comstock era; and
Whereas, Existing Nevada laws relating to mining are outdated and inadequate for the needs of the present situation; and
Whereas, In order to encourage and facilitate mining exploration and investment in this state, a complete revision of the mining laws is indicated; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislative commission is directed to make a comprehensive study of the Nevada statutes relating to mining and report the results of such study and make recommendations for specific corrective legislation to the 55th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1826ê
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 21–Committee on Finance
FILE NUMBER 105
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to make a study of the feasibility and desirability of retaining the Marlette Lake water system.
Whereas, The State of Nevada acquired the Marlette Lake water system, now supervised and administered by the department of administration; and
Whereas, It may be desirable for the state to dispose of the water system by sale to private persons but a complete study of the present and future needs of and demands upon the water system should first be made; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislative commission is hereby directed to make a study of the Marlette Lake water system, and its present and future requirements, and report the results of such study and make specific recommendations to the 55th session of the Nevada legislature.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 27–Senator Brown
FILE NUMBER 106
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to study the laws concerning the economic regulation of business and unfair competition and to make a report of such study and submit any proposed legislation to the 55th session of the Nevada Legislature.
Whereas, The economy of the State of Nevada is growing at a rate in proportion to the rapid population growth of the state; and
Whereas, The laws of this state concerning economic regulation of business and unfair competition have never been comprehensively studied; and
Whereas, Since the Nevada Fair Trade Act was declared unconstitutional in Zale Las Vegas, Inc. v. Bulova Watch Co., a large gap exists in the regulation of business and unfair competition; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislative commission is directed to study the laws concerning economic regulation of business and unfair competition, and make a report of such study and recommend any proposed legislation to the 55th session of the legislature.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1827ê
Senate Joint Resolution No. 9–Committee on Federal, State and Local Governments
FILE NUMBER 107
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing to amend section 2 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to the legislature, by providing for annual sessions.
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 2 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2. The sessions of the Legislature shall be [biennial,] annual, and shall commence on the 3rd Monday of January [next ensuing the election of members of the Assembly,] of each year, unless the Governor of the State shall, in the interim, convene the Legislature by proclamation.
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Assembly Joint Resolution No. 23–Mrs. Brookman
FILE NUMBER 108
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing an amendment to section 1 of article 2 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to the right to vote and the qualifications of electors, by authorizing the legislature to determine the conditions under which former electors of other states may vote in presidential elections of this state.
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 1 of article 2 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
Section 1. All citizens of the United States (not laboring under the disabilities named in this constitution) of the age of twenty-one years and upwards, who shall have actually, and not constructively, resided in the state six months, and in the district or county thirty days next preceding any election, shall be entitled to vote for all officers that now or hereafter may be elected by the people, and upon all questions submitted to the electors at such election; provided, that no person who has been or may be convicted of treason or felony in any state or territory of the United States, unless restored to civil rights, and no idiot or insane person shall be entitled to the privilege of an elector. There shall be no denial of the elective franchise at any election on account of sex. The legislature may provide by law the conditions under which a citizen of the United States who does not have the status of an elector in another state and who does not meet the residence requirements of this section may vote in this state of President and Vice President of the United States.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1828ê
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 22–Committee on Taxation
FILE NUMBER 109
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to make a study of the need and feasibility of establishing an estate tax in this state.
Whereas, The Federal Government allows a credit on estate taxes imposed by the states; and
Whereas, There have been attempts in the past to amend the constitution of the State of Nevada to permit the imposition of a state inheritance or estate tax but all such attempts have been unsuccessful; and
Whereas, The cost of good government requires that all possible means of financing the operations of state government be considered; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the legislative commission is hereby directed to make a study of the need and feasibility of establishing an estate tax in the State of Nevada and report the results of such study and make any recommendations for specific measures which it deems advisable to the 55th session of the legislature.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 25–Committee on State Institutions and Libraries
FILE NUMBER 110
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to study improved procedures at the Nevada state hospital and to ascertain whether additional legislation is required for further improvement.
Whereas, The welfare of the mentally ill is a subject of deep concern to this legislature; and
Whereas, The dedicated staff of the Nevada state hospital and those responsible for its administration, in their continuing quest for improvement in the care and treatment afforded, have made and will surely continue to make constructive changes in its operation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That the legislative commission is hereby directed to study the program of the Nevada state hospital in order to determine:
1. The requirements of an adequate program for the care of the mentally ill commensurate with the financial resources of this state;
2. The effect and adequacy of steps already taken and to be taken during the coming biennium to attain such a program of care; and
3. What further legislation, if any, is required to attain such a program of care;
and be it further
Resolved, That the legislative commission is hereby directed to report its recommendations for any needed legislation to the 55th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1829ê
Senate Joint Resolution No. 18–Senator Pozzi
FILE NUMBER 111
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing an amendment to article 15 of the constitution of the State of Nevada to require the legislature to provide for a state merit system governing the employment of employees in the executive branch of state government.
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That article 15 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended by adding thereto a new section to be designated section 15, which shall follow section 14 and shall read as follows:
Sec. 15. The legislature shall provide by law for a state merit system governing the employment of employees in the executive branch of state government.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 43–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 112
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill No. 509 to the senate for further consideration.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 509 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 509 requires further consideration by the senate; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Assembly Bill No. 509 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 44–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 113
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill No. 485 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 485 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 485 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Assembly Bill No. 485 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1830ê
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 45–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 114
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill No. 401 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 401 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 401 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Assembly Bill No. 401 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 46–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 115
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill No. 494 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 494 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 494 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Assembly Bill No. 494 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 47–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 116
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill No. 496 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 496 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 496 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Assembly Bill No. 496 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1831ê
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 12–Committee on State, County and City Affairs
FILE NUMBER 117
ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing Nevada’s congressional delegation to introduce legislation to allow deviations from the Uniform Time Act of 1966.
Whereas, The State of Nevada is in the Pacific time zone; and
Whereas, The eastern part of the state borders on the mountain time zone; and
Whereas, Because of the great size of the state much of it is tied economically as well as geographically to states in different time zones; and
Whereas, A difference in time between these areas creates a great deal more confusion, hardship and disruption of commerce than would different times within the state itself; and
Whereas, The Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. §§ 260-267) makes no provision for logical time zone planning within states situated as is Nevada; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly and Senate of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Nevada congressional delegation is hereby memorialized to introduce, and to use their best efforts to secure the passage of, legislation amending the Uniform Time Act of 1966 (15 U.S.C. §§ 260-267) to allow states to adopt logical exceptions to the standard time zones; and be it further
Resolved, That such legislation require the United States Department of Commerce to study the unusual situation existing whereby mountain time extends far into the State of Idaho along most of the area common to Nevada, with a view to reestablishing the time zone line between mountain and Pacific time to afford adequate relief to localities situated within regions of common interest, particularly those in eastern Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the Secretary of Commerce, Senator Alan Bible, Senator Howard Cannon and Representative Walter Baring.
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Assembly Resolution No. 26–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 118
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Relating to the appointment of an attache.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That the following-named person be, and she hereby is, elected as an attache of the assembly for the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada: Nancy Lee List.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1832ê
Assembly Resolution No. 28–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 119
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Authorizing the payment of a per diem expense allowance from the legislative fund to the chief clerk of the assembly.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That pursuant to the provisions of NRS 218.237, when a proper claim is filed with the director of the legislative counsel bureau and approved by him pursuant to law, there shall be paid to the chief clerk of the assembly, Nathan T. Hurst, from the legislative fund the sum of $900 as a per diem expense allowance for the 54th session of the legislature.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 26–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 120
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 459 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 459 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 459 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 459 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 27–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 121
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 408 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 408 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 408 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 408 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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ê1967 Statutes of Nevada, Page 1833ê
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 28–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 122
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 464 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 464 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 464 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 464 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 29–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 123
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 433 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 433 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 433 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 433 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 30–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 124
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 392 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 392 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 392 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 392 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 31–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 125
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 405 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 405 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 405 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 405 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 32–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 126
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 457 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 457 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 457 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 457 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 33–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 127
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 510 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 510 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 510 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 510 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 34–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 128
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 420 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 420 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 420 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 420 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 35–Mr. Swackhamer
FILE NUMBER 129
ASSEMBLY CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the senate to return Senate Bill No. 470 to the assembly to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 470 was regularly passed by both the senate and the assembly and has been returned to the senate; and
Whereas, Senate Bill No. 470 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate concurring, That Senate Bill No. 470 be returned from the senate to the assembly for technical correction.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 49–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 130
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Providing for the compensation of certain persons for services rendered to the 54th session of the Nevada legislature.
Whereas, During the present session of the legislature certain clergy, representing various denominations, have rendered daily religious services to the legislature; and
Whereas, A reasonable compensation for such services is the sum of $1,350; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the state controller be authorized and directed to pay the sum of $1,350 out of the legislative fund to the following-named individuals and in the respective amounts designated, as compensation for religious services rendered during the 54th session of the Nevada legislature: Father Robert G. Pumphrey, the sum of $300; The Most Reverend Hugh P. Smith, the sum of $300; The Reverend John H. Emerson, the sum of $300; The Reverend Harold C. Van Zee, the sum of $300; Rabbi Jack E. Frankel, the sum of $50; The Reverend Paul Prichard, the sum of $50; and The Reverend Daniel Bloomquist, the sum of $50.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 27–Committee on Federal, State and Local Governments
FILE NUMBER 131
[To be returned to 1969 Legislature]
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Proposing amendment of section 33 of Article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada, relating to the compensation and expenses of members of the legislature.
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That section 33 of article 4 of the constitution of the State of Nevada be amended to read as follows:
[Sec:] Sec. 33. [The members of the Legislature shall receive for their services, a compensation to be fixed by law and paid out of the public treasury, for not to exceed 60 days during any regular session of the legislature and not to exceed 20 days during any special session convened by the governor; but no increase of such compensation shall take effect during the term for which the members of either house shall have been elected Provided, that an appropriation may be made for the payment of such actual expenses as members of the Legislature may incur for postage, express charges, newspapers and stationery not exceeding the sum of Sixty dollars for any general or special session to each member; and Furthermore Provided, that the Speaker of the Assembly, and Lieutenant Governor, as President of the Senate, shall each, during the time of their actual attendance as such presiding officers receive an additional allowance of two dollars per diem.] 1. Compensation of members of the legislature, and reimbursement for travel and living expenses in connection with their official duties, shall be prescribed by statute passed by roll call vote entered in the journal, two-thirds of the membership of each house concurring.
2. Commencing with 1971, in any statute enacted making an adjustment of the annual compensation of a member of the legislature, the adjustment may not exceed an amount equal to 5 percent for each calendar year following the operative date of the last adjustment of the salary in effect when the statute is enacted. Any adjustment in the compensation may not apply until the commencement of the regular session commencing after the next general election following enactment of the statute.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 5–Senators Slattery and Swobe
FILE NUMBER 132
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to make a study of the activities and services of the welfare division of the department of health and welfare.
Whereas, The welfare division of the department of health and welfare determines the amount of economic aid furnished to dependent children, blind persons, certain needy persons 65 years of age and older, and other qualified persons; and
Whereas, Economic aid furnished to qualified recipients depends on living standards and such standards may be difficult to ascertain or be determined arbitrarily; and
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on living standards and such standards may be difficult to ascertain or be determined arbitrarily; and
Whereas, All of the activities of the welfare division directly affect the well-being of many responsible Nevada citizens; and
Whereas, Certain members of the legislature have been informed that cases of inadequate aid exist; and
Whereas, It is fitting that the legislature should be concerned with the protection of qualified recipients of state economic aid; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislative commission is hereby directed to conduct a study of the activities and services of the welfare division of the department of health and welfare, and report the results of such study and make recommendation for specific legislation to the 55th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 10–Senators Monroe and Young
FILE NUMBER 133
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Directing the legislative commission to make a study of Nevada’s fish and game laws and report to the next regular session of the legislature.
Whereas, Hunting and fishing are of great importance to the state, providing both recreation and relaxation, and are a basis for a large portion of its tourist industry; and
Whereas, It has been 20 years since any thorough study has been made of the laws regulating hunting and fishing; and
Whereas, There have been many amendments to the fish and game laws made in a piecemeal fashion; and
Whereas, There has been a large increase in the population of the state, development of new game management techniques and a general change in the conditions affecting hunting and fishing in the last 20 years; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the legislative commission is directed to make a study of the laws affecting hunting and fishing, and report the results of such study and make recommendations for legislation to the 55th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 40–Senator Monroe
FILE NUMBER 134
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Commending Dr. Clair Harper for his service to medicine and mankind.
Whereas, In 1966 Dr. Clair Harper, a Reno orthopedic surgeon, became the first Nevada physician to be awarded the American Medical Association Certificate of Humanitarian Services in recognition for his tireless services to the medical profession, the United States Government and the people of South Vietnam, performed while on a voluntary medical mission of mercy to the Southeast Asian country; and
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tireless services to the medical profession, the United States Government and the people of South Vietnam, performed while on a voluntary medical mission of mercy to the Southeast Asian country; and
Whereas, Dr. Harper was one of the founders of the Orthopedic Letters Club, a group of orthopedic surgeons who selflessly give of their time, resources and professional services, establishing hospitals in under-developed countries, helping to train native physicians and surgeons, donating equipment and medicines and keeping in constant contact with the progress of such hospitals; and
Whereas, Clair Harper and his associates have established hospitals and advanced the practice of medicine in Jordan, South Vietnam, Tunisia and Afghanistan and are presently preparing to embark on a similar mission to Santo Domingo; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the members of the 54th session of the legislature of the State of Nevada hereby commend Dr. Clair Harper for his selfless, dedicated and devoted acts of humanitarianism and express to him wishes of continued success in his service to medicine and mankind; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to Dr. Clair Harper.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 48–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 135
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill No. 392 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 392 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 392 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Assembly Bill No. 392 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 50–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 136
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION–Requesting the assembly to return Assembly Bill No. 252 to the senate to effect a technical amendment.
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 252 was regularly passed by both the assembly and the senate and has been returned to the assembly; and
Whereas, Assembly Bill No. 252 embodies a technical error which should be corrected by amendment; now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That Assembly Bill No. 252 be returned from the assembly to the senate for technical correction.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 30–Committee on Education
FILE NUMBER 137
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing Nevada’s congressional delegation to support joint resolution 292 as introduced in the House of Representatives of the 90th Congress of the United States.
Whereas, A resolution has been introduced in the House of Representatives of the Congress of the United States which proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States specifying that the right of each state to determine the curriculum of, the facilities provided for, and the qualifications of the personnel in the public schools of any such state shall not be abridged either directly or indirectly by the United States; and
Whereas, Such resolution further provides that federal aid to the schools shall not be prohibited nor the rights of persons under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States be abridged; and
Whereas, The State of Nevada has since its beginning maintained an excellent public school system open to all children without regard to color, race or creed; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the members of Nevada’s congressional delegation are hereby memorialized to support House Joint Resolution 292, as introduced in the House of Representatives of the Ninetieth Congress of the United States; and be it further
Resolved, That such support be given in accordance with the historical policy of the State of Nevada to provide an equal opportunity for all of its citizens; and be it further
Resolved, That the legislative counsel prepare and transmit copies of this resolution to each member of the Nevada congressional delegation.
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Assembly Resolution No. 27–Committee on Legislative Functions
FILE NUMBER 138
ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION–Designating certain members of the assembly as members of the legislative commission of the legislative counsel bureau.
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, That pursuant to the provisions of NRS 218.660, Messrs. Melvin D. Close, Jr., Marvin L. White, James E. Wood, and Zelvin D. Lowman be, and they hereby are, designated as the regular assembly members; Messrs. Donald R. Mello, and Lawrence E.
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and Lawrence E. Jacobsen be, and they hereby are, designated as the first alternate assembly members; and Messrs. Bud Garfinkle and Melvin B. Howard be, and they hereby are, designated as the second alternate assembly members of the legislative commission of the legislative counsel bureau, to serve until their successors are appointed.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 33–Senator Fransway
FILE NUMBER 139
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress to take the necessary steps to apportion to the State of Nevada its fair share of public lands highways funds.
Whereas, The Congress of the United States has periodically appropriated funds for the construction of highways across public lands; and
Whereas, Since the inception of the program, the State of Nevada has received the sum of $1,695,058 with only $900,000 being received in the last 10 years; and
Whereas, In the past, a large portion of such funds has been allocated to nonpublic land states; and
Whereas, The State of Nevada ranks first among the 48 contiguous states in the percentage of federal lands within its borders but only ranks 18th out of the 23 participating states in the amount of funds received under the program; and
Whereas, It therefore appears that the State of Nevada has not received its fair share of the funds apportioned to the several states under such program; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That the Congress of the United States is hereby memorialized to take such steps as are necessary to insure that the State of Nevada receives its rightful share of funds provided for public lands highways; and be it further
Resolved, That the legislative counsel is hereby directed to prepare and deliver copies of this resolution to the members of the Nevada congressional delegation, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States.
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Senate Joint Resolution No. 32–Committee on Taxation
FILE NUMBER 140
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION–Memorializing the Congress of the United States not to intervene in state and local taxation and pointing to steps taken by the states to alleviate problems in this field.
Whereas, The Congress of the United States has before it legislation, specifically H.R. 2158 and perhaps other proposals, which would restrict and direct the several states and their political subdivisions in their taxation of enterprises or transactions having contacts with two or more states; and
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Whereas, The states have recognized that this field of taxation presents problems, both of administration by the states and of fairness to the taxpayer, whose solution requires concerted action beyond the borders of the individual states; and
Whereas, The states, working through their Council of State Governments, have devised the Multistate Tax Compact to facilitate administration, promote uniformity where appropriate, ease taxpayer compliance and avoid duplicative taxation; and
Whereas, Nevada has recently ratified this compact, and at least four other states have done so, leaving at most two ratifications to be secured before the compact by its terms may become effective; and
Whereas, This legislature is informed and believes that the compact is receiving favorable consideration in at least five other states; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada, jointly, That this legislature respectfully memorializes the Congress of the United States:
1. Not to enact H.R. 2158 or any other legislation designed to restrict or direct the states or their political subdivisions as to the objects or subjects upon which they may impose taxes or as to the manner in which such taxes may be administered; and
2. To enact promptly such legislation as may be introduced to give the consent of Congress to the adoption of the Multistate Tax Compact;
and be it further
Resolved, That the legislative counsel forthwith prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to each member of the Nevada congressional delegation and to the Council of State Governments.