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INDEX OF STATUTES AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE 22ND SPECIAL SESSION (2005)
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ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
Abandoned Property Trust Fund, transfer of excess money, 152
Check-cashing, deferred deposit, short-term loan or title loan services, unlicensed operation, 102, 110
Computer security breaches involving personal information, repeal of right of action, 110
Opportunity Village, appropriation, 121
Security enhancements for certain buildings, appropriation, 124
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE
Nevada Gaming Commission, applicability of laws, 144
Tax Commission, Nevada, business license regulations, 125
Welfare Division, authority to adopt regulations, requirements, 5, 6
Senior citizens’ property tax assistance, qualifications, definitions, 38, 39
Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 51
AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF
Farmers’ markets, appropriation for development and assistance, 117
Fund for Aviation, study of funding sources, appropriation, 117
Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services, duties, 56-62
SMART Moves program for risk prevention, grant program, 114, 115
Treatment and prevention programs, legislative study, 64
Public benefits, eligibility, 3, 9
Energy efficiency standards, duties of Office of Energy, 90
Administration, Department of, 121, 124
Agriculture, State Department of, 117
Attorney General’s office, security enhancements, 124
Aviation, Fund for, 117
Basque Genealogy Center, University System, 118
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, 96
Bookmobiles, operational costs, 115
Boys and Girls Clubs, Nevada Alliance of, 114
Budget of State, legislative declaration regarding certain appropriations, 123
Capitol Building, security enhancements, 124
Captioned Media Program, 116
China Spring Youth Camp, 121
Clark County Museum Guild, 122
Community Wildfire Protection Plans, 118
Cultural Affairs, Department of, 118, 120
Desert Research Institute, 119
Economic Development, Commission on, 113
Economic Development Fund, Nevada, 112
Education
Achievement and proficiency examinations, consultant, 122
Clark County School District, study of deconsolidation, 122
Kindergarten, full-day programs, 91
Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund, 152
Nevada Cancer Institute programs, 116
Trust Fund for the Education of Dependent Children, 114
University and Community College System of Nevada, 115, 118
Fernley, City of, 114
Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on the State Program for, 122
Forestry, Division of, 118
Interim Finance Committee, 120-123
Juvenile detention facility in Ely, 117
Legislative Counsel Bureau, 122
Military, Office of the, 113
Motor Vehicles, Department of, 146
Nevada Cancer Institute, 116, 117
Nevada Fire Safe Council, 118
Nevada Online Encyclopedia, 118
Nevada War on Terrorism Medal, 113
Nevada’s Safe Place, 119
Opportunity Village, 121
Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program, 115
Property tax abatement program, implementation costs, 123
Radio Reading Service, 116
Reno, City of, 116
Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, 120
Sports, Nevada Commission on, 95
State Library and Archives, Division of, 115, 116
Supreme Court Building, security enhancements, 124
Taxation, Department of, 146
Truckee River Recreational Master Plan, implementation costs, 120
University and Community College System of Nevada, 115, 118
V & T Railway, reconstruction, 121
Veterans’ Services, Office of, 114
VSA arts of Nevada, 119
White Pine County, 117
Nevada War on Terrorism Medal, creation, appropriation, 113
Veterans (See VETERANS)
Check-cashing or deferred deposit services, law regarding duties repealed, 110
Office security enhancements, appropriation, 124
Welfare Division, legal adviser, duties, 9, 14
Prohibition, penalty, 97
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights for Taxes on Fuels, 130
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BACKGROUND CHECKS (See FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS)
BASQUE GENEALOGY CENTER, UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
Appropriation, 118
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHERN NEVADA
Appropriation for facility, 96
BLIND PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)
Operation under the influence causing death or substantial bodily harm, penalty for subsequent offense, 105
Check-cashing, deferred deposit, short-term loan or title loan services, 97-99, 110
SMART Moves program, appropriation, 114
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF
Financial Institutions, Division of, regulation of check-cashing, deferred deposit, short-term loan and title loan services, 97-102, 110
Industrial Relations, Division of, duties regarding solar energy system projects and occupations, 72-75
Applicability of laws, 128, 129
Application for license, requirements, 128
Fees
Exhibitions, responsibility for payment, exemption for certain participants, 125, 129
Submission date, credits, penalty for late payment, 125
Landlords renting four or fewer units, exemption, 128
Natural persons, acquisition of more than one license unnecessary, 124
Applicability of laws, 139
Deduction for health benefits provided by employer, 137
Filing requirements, 139
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Shipments by approved entities, posting of website information, 153-158
Research projects and pain management study, appropriations, 116, 117
Security enhancements, appropriation, 124
Northern Nevada Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, appropriation for road construction, 114
CHECK-CASHING OR DEFERRED DEPOSIT SERVICES
Automated loan machines prohibited, penalty, 97
Licensing and regulation, 97-102, 109, 110
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, DIVISION OF
Administrative hearings, procedures, 42
Administrator, qualifications, 41
Foster Care, Account to Assist Persons Formerly in, establishment, sources and use, 44, 53
Bureaus and administrative sections, 40, 41
Chiefs of bureaus, appointment, classification, 41
Deputies, appointment, 51
Fees for services, collection and deposit, 41, 42
Gift and Cooperative Account, sources, use, 42
Juvenile development and delinquency prevention, establishment of standards for receipt of federal money, 43
Nevada Children’s Gift Account, sources, use, 43
Nevada Children’s Gift Revolving Account, creation, deposits and use, 43
Powers and duties generally, 40, 41
Purposes of Division, 40
CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM FOR (See generally PUBLIC ASSISTANCE)
Assistance to relatives obtaining legal guardianship of certain children, 20
Program for Enforcement of Child Support
Definition, 26
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, enforcement of support orders, 19
Administrative hearings, procedures, 42
Bureau of Services for Child Care, duties, 41
Child and Family Services Division (See CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, DIVISION OF)
Contracts for provision of shelter and care to certain children, 44
Fees, establishment, 41
CHILDREN (See MINORS)
CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
False pretenses to obtain benefits, penalty, 20
Records, files and communications concerning applicants and recipients, 12
Welfare Division, duty to review program and evaluate alternative methods of providing insurance, 21
Laws repealed, 64
Appropriation for support, 121
Fernley, appropriation for road construction, 114
Internet website, employee identification number removed from prohibition on disclosure of personal information, 109
Reno (See RENO, CITY OF)
Security breaches compromising computerized personal information, notice requirement repealed, 110
Sparks, appropriation for Truckee River Recreational Master Plan, duties, 120
Sustainable energy, task force or committee on, duties, 69
Check-cashing, deferred deposit, short-term loan or title loan services, unlicensed operation, 102, 110
Computer security breaches involving personal information, repeal of right of action, 110
Appropriation, 122
Deconsolidation, legislative study, appropriation, 122
Economic development in rural areas or blighted urban areas, grants, 110-112
Economic diversification in certain counties, grants, 112, 113
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANTS
Distribution of money by eligible entity to another entity, law repealed, 64
Program involving more than one eligible entity or county, law repealed, 64
Review of applications, law repealed, 64
COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Internet (See INTERNET)
Security breaches compromising personal information, certain notice requirements repealed, 110
CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF
Division of Forestry, appropriation, 118
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA
Initiative and referendum petitions, signature requirements, 188, 189
CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR
Canadian pharmacies licensed by State to fill prescriptions, notices and duties, 154-156
Public works, performance of cost analysis, requirements, 70
Solar energy systems projects, licensure of photovoltaic installers, 72-75
Boats, operation under the influence causing death or substantial bodily harm, penalty for subsequent offense, 105
Driving under the influence (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)
Drug abuse (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)
Felony convictions, effect on receipt of public assistance, 12
Convention facilities, state business license requirements, 125, 129
Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, appropriation, 120
Bookmobiles, appropriation for rural counties, 115
Douglas, appropriation for China Spring Youth Camp, 121
Economic development in rural areas and blighted urban areas, grants, 110-112
Economic diversification in certain counties, grants, 112, 113
Esmeralda and Nye, establishment of Office of Coordinator of Services for Veterans, 114
Green building tax abatements, certificates of eligibility, notices, 71
Internet website, employee identification number removed from prohibition on disclosure of personal information, 109
Security breaches compromising computerized personal information, notice requirement repealed, 110
Sustainable energy, task force or committee on, duties, 69
Washoe, funding for Truckee River Recreational Master Plan, duties, 120
White Pine, appropriation for juvenile facility, 117
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights for Taxes on Fuels, 130
Exhibitions, state business license requirements, 125, 129
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS (See FELONIES; MISDEMEANORS)
CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Artifacts, appropriation for purchase, 120
Nevada Online Encyclopedia, appropriation, 118
State Library (See STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES)
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DEAF PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)
Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program, appropriation, 115
Groundwater analysis, appropriation for equipment and services, 119
DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)
Employment, time for filing complaints, 94
Fair housing laws, legislative approval required for certain contracts to investigate and enforce laws, 92
Public accommodations
Complaints, time for filing, 94
Public policy of State, 93
Sexual orientation, investigation of discriminatory practices relating to, 93
Welfare Division, evaluation of recipients of public assistance to identify victims, waiver of certain requirements for benefits, 13, 19
DOUGLAS COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)
China Spring Youth Camp, appropriation for support, 121
Ignition interlock device, use, duration, exemptions from requirement, 105-107
Subsequent offense, penalty, 103
DRUG ABUSE (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON
Economic diversification in certain counties, duties, appropriation, 112, 113
Green building tax abatements, regulations, duties, 71
Nevada Economic Development Fund, creation, duties, appropriation, 110-112
EDUCATION (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC; UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)
SMART Moves program, appropriation, 114
Trust Fund for the Education of Dependent Children, appropriation, 114
Kindergarten, appropriation for full-day programs, duties, 91
Portfolio standards
Annual reports to Public Utilities Commission, contents, 85
Energy credits, acquisition, regulation, 80, 81
Energy efficiency measures, use in complying with standards, reports, 83, 85
Legislative declaration, 79
Portfolio energy system or efficiency measure, definition, credits, 80
Renewable energy and energy efficiency contracts, regulations, 84
Renewable energy system, definition, 82, 90
Violation of standards, fines, 86
Providers, participation in temporary renewable energy development program, 81
Discrimination, time for filing complaints, 94
Payroll tax (See BUSINESS TAX)
State business license (See BUSINESS LICENSE, STATE)
EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Job development coordinators, requirement to employ repealed, 64
Appliances, review of commercial energy efficiency standards, 90
Buildings (See also PUBLIC BUILDINGS)
Energy conservation regulations, adoption, 75-77
Local school support tax, exemption for products or materials used in green building construction, 71
Property tax abatement for real property with structure qualifying for green building certification, 71
Utility portfolio standards, use of energy efficiency measures, reports, 83, 85
Appliances, efficiency standards, duties, 90
Energy reduction plan for state buildings, duties, 76
Green Building Standards and Rating System, adoption, 75, 76
State-owned buildings, designation of demonstration projects, 69
EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION, NEVADA
Employment and public accommodations, time for filing complaints, 94
Fair housing laws, legislative approval required for certain contracts to investigate and enforce laws, 92
ESMERALDA COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)
Office of Coordinator of Services for Veterans, establishment, 114
Nevada Economic Development Fund, transfer of money, duties, 110
Property tax abatement program, allocation for implementation costs, duties, 123
State-owned buildings, designation of demonstration projects, 69
State business license, fees, exemption of certain participants, 125, 129
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Welfare Division, duties, 11
Development assistance by State Department of Agriculture, appropriation, 117
Boating under the influence, 105
Driving under the influence, 103
Public assistance
Effect of certain convictions on eligibility for benefits, 12
False pretenses to obtain benefits, 20
FERNLEY, CITY OF (See also CITIES)
Veterans’ cemetery, appropriation for road construction, 114
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, DIVISION OF
Check-cashing, deferred deposit, short-term loan and title loan services, regulation, 97-102, 110
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON
Applicability of laws, 136
Bank branches, excise tax, 135
Deduction for health benefits provided by employer, 132
Filing requirements, 136
Check-cashing, deferred deposit, short-term loan or title loan services, 101, 110
Public utilities, violations of portfolio standards, 86
Solar energy system projects, violations of regulations, 74
FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECKS
Boys and Girls Clubs, SMART Moves program personnel, 115
Check-cashing, deferred deposit, short-term loan and title loan services, licensing applicants, 99, 110
Community Wildfire Protection Plans, appropriation, 118
Nevada Fire Safe Council, appropriation, 118
FITNESS AND WELLNESS, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE STATE PROGRAM FOR
Appropriation, 122
Commercial appliances, efficiency standards, duties of Office of Energy, 90
Demonstrations of food, live entertainment tax inapplicable, 143
Public benefits, eligibility, 3, 9
Community Wildfire Protection Plans, appropriation to implement, 118
Nevada Fire Safe Council, appropriation for allocation, 118
Nevada Children’s Gift Revolving Account, distribution and use, 43
Persons Formerly in Foster Care, Account to Assist, establishment, sources and use, 44, 53
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Live entertainment tax, powers and duties, 140, 141, 144, 147
Live entertainment tax, duties, 140, 141
Basque Genealogy Center, University System, appropriation, 118
Alcohol or drug abuse services, receipt of plan regarding transfer of duties, 64
Consumer Health Assistance, Office for, notices and duties regarding Canadian pharmacies, 154-156
Energy, Office of (See ENERGY, OFFICE OF)
Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program, designation, 147
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Task Force, appointment, 77, 90
Welfare and Supportive Services, State Board of, appointment, report, 3, 4
GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN
Assistance to relatives obtaining legal guardianship of certain children, 20
Boys and Girls Clubs, grants for SMART Moves program, 114, 115
Community services block grants, repeal of certain laws, 64
Economic development in rural areas and blighted urban areas, 110-112
Economic diversification projects in certain counties, 112, 113
Food demonstrations, live entertainment tax inapplicable, 143
Assistance to relatives obtaining legal guardianship of certain children, 20
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Captioned Media Program for deaf persons, appropriation, 116
Millennium scholarships, eligibility, 149, 150, 152
Opportunity Village, appropriation, 121
Radio Reading Service, appropriation, 116
Nevada Economic Development Fund, prohibition of use relating to federal nuclear waste repository, 111
Financial institutions or business tax deduction for benefits provided by employer, 132, 137
Welfare Division, duty to promote access to quality health care for all residents and restrain growth of costs, 21
Chief Research and Statistical Analyst, unclassified service, 55
Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 51
State Dental Health Officer, appointment, 54
State Public Health Dental Hygienist, appointment, 55
Substance abuse, duties transferred, 56-62
CHIP (See CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)
Financial institutions or business tax deduction for benefits provided by employer, 132, 137
Northern Nevada Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, appropriation for road construction, 114
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY
Department of Cultural Affairs, appropriation to purchase artifacts, 120
Fair housing laws, legislative approval required for certain contracts to investigate and enforce, 92
State business license, exemption for certain landlords, 128
HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Aging Services Division, appointment of Deputy and Chief Assistant, 51
Alcohol or drug abuse services, development of plan for transfer of duties, 64
Boys and Girls Clubs, duties regarding grants for SMART Moves program, 115
Child and Family Services Division (See CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, DIVISION OF)
Child welfare services, contracts for provision of shelter and care, authority, 44
Children, assistance to relatives obtaining legal guardianship, duties, 20
Director
Community services block grants, certain duties removed, 64
Deputies and Chief Assistants, consent to appointments, 51
Public assistance programs, powers and duties, 7-9
Subordinate officers and employees, appointment and removal authority, 51
Health Care Planning and Policy, Division of, appointment of deputies, 51
Health Division (See HEALTH DIVISION)
Mental Health and Developmental Services Division (See MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF)
Name changed to Department of Health and Human Services, 50
Public welfare programs, administration, adoption of state plans required by Federal Government, 8, 26, 50
Welfare Division (See WELFARE DIVISION)
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Security breaches compromising computerized personal information, certain notice requirements repealed, 110
Public assistance, condition to receipt, 13
INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
Senior citizens’ property tax assistance, inclusion of certain money as income, 39
Projects of economic diversification in certain counties, grants, 112, 113
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DIVISION OF
Solar energy systems and occupations, duties, 72-75
Number of signatures required, determination at time copy of petition filed, 189
Check-cashing or deferred deposit services, law repealed, 110
Photovoltaic installers, unlawful practice, 75
CHIP (See CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)
Health insurance, financial institutions or business tax deduction for benefits provided by employer, 132, 137
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, applicability, 127
Book account defined, law repealed, 110
Loans generally (See LOANS)
INTERIM FINANCE COMMITTEE (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)
Basque biographical database, University System, appropriation, 118
Canadian pharmacies licensed by State to fill prescriptions, website postings, 156
Governmental websites, employer identification number removed from prohibition on disclosure of personal information, 109
Nevada Online Encyclopedia, appropriation, 118
Security breaches of computerized personal information, certain notice requirements repealed, 110
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights for Taxes on Fuels, posting, 132
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, posting, 127
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JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT FUEL, TAX ON
Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights for Taxes on Fuels, 130
China Spring Youth Camp, appropriation for support, 121
State facilities
Fees for services of certain programs, establishment, deposits, 41, 42
Superintendents, unclassified service, 41
White Pine County, appropriation for construction, 117
Child and Family Services, Division of, duties, 40-43
Youth Parole Bureau, duties, 41
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Appropriation for restoration, 119
Local committee or task force on sustainable energy, duties, 69
State business license, exemption for certain landlords, 128
Green Building Standards, guidelines, 75
Local committee or task force on sustainable energy, duties, 69
LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES
Clark County School District, deconsolidation, appropriation, 122
Fund for Aviation, identification of funding sources, 117
Substance abuse, treatment and prevention services, 64
Welfare Division, social problems of concern to, 6
LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)
Audits related to appropriations
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, 96
Clark County Museum Guild, 122
Nevada Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, 115
Nevada Cancer Institute, 116, 117
Nevada Commission on Sports, 95
Nevada’s Safe Place, 119
Opportunity Village, 122
VSA arts of Nevada, 119
Clark County School District deconsolidation study, appropriation, 122
Director, receipt and transmittal of reports
Economic Development, Commission on, 112
Energy efficiency standards for appliances, 90
Interim Finance Committee
Achievement and proficiency examinations, appropriation for educational consultant, 122
China Spring Youth Camp, appropriation for allocation, 121
Economic Development Fund, Nevada, transfers to State General Fund, approval, 110
Historical artifacts, approval of certain purchases, 120
Property tax abatements, allocation for implementation, 123
Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, allocation to, 120
Reports, receipt
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, expenditures, 96
Clark County Museum Guild, expenditures, 122
Nevada Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, expenditures, 115
Nevada Cancer Institute, expenditures, 116, 117
Nevada Commission on Sports, expenditures, 95
Nevada Fire Safe Council, fund utilization and accomplishments, 118
Nevada Online Encyclopedia, expenditures, 118
Nevada’s Safe Place, expenditures, 119
Opportunity Village, 121
Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, 120
VSA arts of Nevada, 119
Welfare Division, report, 15
Legislative Commission
Electric utilities, use of energy efficiency measures, reports, 85
Energy efficiency standards for commercial appliances, reports, 90
Projects funded by general appropriation, compliance with prevailing wage laws, 107, 108
Attaches, appointment, 159, 188
Equal Rights Commission, approval for certain contracts with Department of Housing and Urban Development, 92
Health Care, Legislative Committee on
Substance abuse treatment and prevention services, study, 64
Transfer of duties regarding services for substance abuse, receipt of plan, 64
Reports, receipt
Appliances, energy efficiency standards, 90
Economic Development, Commission on, 112
Electric utilities, use of energy efficiency measures, 85
Nevada Fire Safe Council, fund utilization and accomplishments, 118, 119
Welfare and Supportive Services, State Board of, 4
Bookmobiles, appropriation, 115
State Library (See STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES)
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, availability, 127
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights for Taxes on Fuels, availability, 132
Food and product demonstrations, tax inapplicable, 143
Imposition of tax based on occupancy of facilities, 142
Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board, duties, 140, 141, 144, 147
Nonprofit organizations, exemption from tax, 142
Automated loan machines prohibited, penalty, 97
Check-cashing, deferred deposit, short-term loan or title loan services, regulation, 97-102
Green buildings, exemption of products or materials used for, 71
Renewable energy systems exemption, sunset extended, 87
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (See also PUBLIC ASSISTANCE)
Fund for Energy Assistance and Conservation, administrative expenses, 78
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Energy conservation, regulations, 76
MEDICAID (See also PUBLIC ASSISTANCE)
Welfare Division, duty to review program and evaluate alternative methods of providing care, 21
MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF
Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 51
Substance abuse programs, duties, 56-62
Nevada War on Terrorism Medal, creation, duties, appropriation, 113
Amount of scholarship, maximum number of credits per semester, 150
Board of Regents, duties, 149-152
Eligibility requirements
Disabilities, students with, 149, 150, 152
Grade point average and academic progress, 151, 152
Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship Program, designation, 147
Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund
Abandoned Property Trust Fund, transfer of surplus, 152
Administrative purposes, use of money, 149
Appropriation, 152
Restrictions on use
Remedial courses, 151
Semester credits, number of, 150, 152
Economic diversification in mining communities, grant program, 112, 113
Mineral collection and historical mining artifacts, appropriation for purchase, 121
MINORITIES (See DISCRIMINATION)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, appropriation for facility, 96
Boating under the influence, sentencing factors, 105
Boys and Girls Clubs, grants for SMART Moves program, 114, 115
Child support (See CHILD SUPPORT)
Delinquents (See JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES; JUVENILE JUSTICE)
Foster care (See FOSTER CARE)
Insurance program (See CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)
Nevada’s Safe Place, appropriation, 119
Orphans, children’s homes, laws repealed, 64
Trust Fund for the Education of Dependent Children, appropriation, 114
Welfare services (See CHILD WELFARE SERVICES)
Check-cashing, deferred deposit, short-term loan or title loan services, unlawful acts, 97, 110
Solar energy project installers, prohibited acts, 75
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights for Taxes on Fuels, 130
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, duties, appropriation, 127, 146
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights for Taxes on Fuels, duties, 130-132
Clark County Museum Guild, building repairs and moving, appropriation, 122
State artifacts, appropriation for purchase and transport, 120, 121
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Check-cashing or deferred deposit services, law requiring approval to change business name repealed, 110
Nevada War on Terrorism Medal, creation, appropriation, 113
NEEDY FAMILIES, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR (See TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES)
NEVADA ALLIANCE OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
SMART Moves program, appropriation, reports, 114
Appropriation, 118
Appropriation, 118
NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)
Appropriation, 119
NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Economic development in rural areas or blighted urban areas, grants, 110-112
Live entertainment tax, exemption, 142
Nevada Economic Development Fund, prohibition of use relating to federal nuclear waste repository, 111
NYE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)
Office of Coordinator of Services for Veterans, establishment, 114
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Appropriation for campus construction, 121
Children’s homes, laws repealed, 64
OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE, STATE BOARD OF
Complaints and discipline, procedure, 96, 97, 108
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Nevada Cancer Institute, appropriation for study, 117
Truckee River Recreational Master Plan, funding to implement, 120
PAYROLL TAXES (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)
Canadian pharmacies, regulation of shipments to Nevada, 153-158
Boating under the influence, restrictions for certain offenses, 105
Indigent women, provision of care, 11
Canadian pharmacies, regulation of shipments to Nevada, 153-158
Boating under the influence, probation prohibited for certain offenses, 105
Abatement
Green building certification, buildings or other structures qualifying for, 71
Residences and businesses, appropriation for implementation costs, 123
Senior citizens’ property tax assistance, qualifications, definitions, 38, 39
Complaints, time for filing with Equal Rights Commission, 94
Public policy of State, investigation of discriminatory practices, 93
Administration of programs, 8
Aliens, eligibility for benefits, 3, 9
Appeal of decision of Department of Health and Human Services, 9-11
Award of assistance not transferable or assignable, 12
Domestic violence, evaluation of recipients to identify victims, 13
Education of dependent children, requirements, 13
False pretenses to obtain benefits, penalty, 20
Federal aid, acceptance by State, 7
Felony conviction for certain offenses, effect on eligibility, 12
Immunization of dependent children, requirement, 13
Investigations, procedures, 5
Job development coordinators, employment provision repealed, 64
Legislative appropriations, disbursements, 7
Records, files and communications concerning applicants and recipients, 11, 12
Relatives’ financial responsibility, 14
Social Security Income Program, agreements with Federal Government, 8
State plans, adoption, contents, 8
TANF (See TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES)
Unlawful denial, reduction, discontinuance or termination of benefits, 14
Capitol Complex, appropriation for security enhancements, 124
Local committee or task force on sustainable energy, duties, 69
Occupied buildings
Construction or renovation, cost analysis, considerations, 70
Green buildings
Certification requirements, applicability, 69, 70
Guidelines and rating system, adoption, 75, 76
State-owned buildings
Demonstration projects for energy efficiency, designation of buildings, 69
Energy reduction plans, 76
Social Security numbers, law requiring confidentiality repealed, 110
Welfare Division, minutes and recordings of public hearings, 4, 6
PUBLIC UTILITIES (See ELECTRIC UTILITIES)
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA
Electric utilities
Portfolio standards
Energy credits, powers, 81
Energy efficiency measures, reports, duties, 85
Renewable energy and energy efficiency contracts, regulations, 84
Temporary renewable energy development program, establishment authorized, duties, 81
Regulatory Fund, transfer of money, 90
Solar Energy Systems Demonstration Program, duties, 88
Local committee or task force on sustainable energy, consideration of performance guidelines for retrofit projects, 69
Occupied buildings, cost analysis, considerations, 70
Prevailing wage laws, compliance by Legislative Counsel Bureau, 107, 108
Green buildings, adoption of guidelines and rating system, consultation, 75
State-owned buildings, designation of demonstration projects, 69
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Radio Reading Service for blind and print-impaired persons, appropriation, 116
Museums, appropriations, 120, 121
V & T Railway, appropriation for reconstruction, 121
REDEVELOPMENT (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)
Number of signatures required, determination at time copy of petition filed, 188
Local committee or task force on sustainable energy, duties, 69
Local school support tax exemption, extension, 87
Solar energy
Demonstration Program, approvals, continuation, 88-90
System projects and occupations, regulations, 72-75
Task Force for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, composition, 77
Temporary renewable energy development program, establishment, 81
Trust Fund for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, receipt of money, 90
RENO, CITY OF (See also CITIES)
Community Assistance Center, appropriation for construction, 116
Truckee River Recreational Master Plan, funding to implement, duties, 120
RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY
Convention facilities, state business license requirements, 125, 129
Truckee River Recreational Master Plan, funding to implement, reports, 120
RENTAL CARS, GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES FEES
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, applicability, 127
Legislative procedures (See LEGISLATURE)
Nevada Constitution, amendment regarding signatures on petitions, 188, 189
Food or product demonstrations, live entertainment tax inapplicable, 143
Nevada’s Safe Place, appropriation, 119
S
SCHOLARSHIPS (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)
Clark County, legislative study of deconsolidation, appropriation, 122
Account for Programs for Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, allocations, 91
Achievement and proficiency examinations, appropriation for consultant, 122
Kindergarten, full-day programs
Authority of parent or legal guardian to opt out of program, 92
Funding allocations, 91
Millennium scholarships (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)
Public assistance, conditions regarding education of dependent children, 13
Property tax assistance, qualifications, definitions, 38, 39
Public accommodations, policy of State, investigation of discrimination, 93
Automated loan machines prohibited, penalty, 97
Licensing and regulation, 97-102
Public assistance programs, acceptance of Social Security Act and federal money by State, 7
Public records, law requiring confidentiality of Social Security numbers repealed, 110
Security breaches compromising computerized personal information, certain notice requirements repealed, 110
Local committee or task force on sustainable energy, duties, 69
SPARKS, CITY OF (See also CITIES)
Truckee River Recreational Master Plan, funding to implement, duties, 120
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights for Taxes on Fuels, 130
Exhibitions, state business license requirements, 125, 129
Appropriation, 95
Nevada Online Encyclopedia, duties regarding appropriation, 118
State Printing Fund, certain duties repealed, 110
Abandoned Property Trust Fund, transfer of money, 152
Aviation, Fund for, study of funding sources, appropriation, 117
Budget, legislative declaration regarding certain appropriations, 123
Department of Human Resources Gift Fund, name change, 52
Division of Welfare and Supportive Services’ Gift and Cooperative Account, sources, use, 7
Economic Development Fund, Nevada, creation, use, appropriation, 110-112
Education of Dependent Children, Trust Fund for the, appropriation, 114
Energy Assistance and Conservation, Fund for, use, 78
Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)
Programs for Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, Account for, allocations, 91
Public Utilities Commission Regulatory Fund, transfer of money, 90
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Trust Fund for, sources, 90
State Printing Fund, use, 109, 110
Bookmobiles, appropriation, 115
Captioned Media Program, appropriation for allocation, reports, 115, 116
Radio Reading Service, appropriation for allocation, reports, 115, 116
Internet website, employee identification number removed from prohibition on disclosure of personal information, 109
Security breaches compromising computerized personal information, notice requirement repealed, 110
State Printing Fund, use, 109, 110
Achievement and proficiency examination brochures, appropriation, 122
Basque Genealogy Center, University System, appropriation, 118
Taxpayer Bill of Rights, availability, appropriations, 127, 146
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights for Taxes on Fuels, availability, 132
STATE SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE (See generally PUBLIC ASSISTANCE)
Department of Health and Human Services, authority to issue, 42
Welfare Division, authority to issue, 5
SUBSTANCE ABUSE (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)
Renewable energy systems, tax exemption extended, 87
Solar Energy Systems Demonstration Program, continuation, 90
Security enhancements, appropriation, 124
Boating under the influence, suspension prohibited for certain offenses, 105
T
Business licenses, regulations, 125
Commissioners, salaries, appropriation, 125, 146
Green building tax abatements, receipt of certificates of eligibility, 71
Aviation, Fund for, study of sustaining funding source, 117
Green building tax abatements, receipt of certificates of eligibility, 71
Property tax abatement program, implementation costs, appropriation, 123
Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights, duties, appropriation, 146
Business tax (See BUSINESS TAX)
Financial institutions, taxes on (See FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)
Live entertainment tax (See LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TAX)
Local school support tax, energy-related exemptions, 71, 87
Property taxes (See PROPERTY TAXES)
Coverage of existing statute extended, 127
Publication, availability, appropriations, 127, 146
TAXPAYERS’ BILL OF RIGHTS FOR TAXES ON FUELS
Contents, availability, 130-132
Captioned Media Program for deaf persons, appropriation, 116
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (See also PUBLIC ASSISTANCE)
Administration of Program, regulations, 15
Agreement of cooperation, establishment, effect of failure to comply, 16, 17
Application for benefits, time limit for approval, 16
Assessment of skills, prior work experience and employability of members of applicant’s household, 15
Child support enforcement, 19
Domestic violence victims, waiver of requirements for receipt of benefits, 19
False pretenses to obtain benefits, penalty, 20
Hardship determination, effect on receipt of benefits, 17
Job development coordinators, employment provision repealed, 64
Job training requirements, 16, 17
Limitations on periods for receipt of benefits, 17
Payment of certain expenses on determination applicant not in need of long-term benefits, 19
Personal responsibility plans, establishment, effect of failure to comply, 15-17
Self-sufficiency of certain parents, program to promote, 19
Transitional assistance, 19
Work performance by head of household, 16
Nevada War on Terrorism Medal, creation, appropriation, 113
Licensing and regulation, 97-102
Facilities, state business license requirements, 125, 129
Aviation, Fund for, study of sustaining funding source, 117
Recreational Master Plan, funding to implement, 120
TRUST FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)
Renewable energy, adoption of temporary program, use of private trust, 81
U
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA
Basque Genealogy Center, appropriation, 118
Board of Regents, duties, 149-152
Desert Research Institute, appropriation, 119
Green building construction and design, instruction required, 72
Millennium Scholarships (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)
Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program, appropriation, 115
Trust Fund for the Education of Dependent Children, appropriation, 114
URBAN RENEWAL (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)
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V & T RAILWAY, NEVADA COMMISSION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE
Appropriation, 121
Nevada War on Terrorism Medal, creation, appropriation, 113
Northern Nevada Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, appropriation for road construction, 114
Nye and Esmeralda Counties, establishment of Office of Coordinator of Services, 114
Lake Mansion, appropriation for restoration, 119
W
WASHOE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)
Truckee River Recreational Master Plan, funding to implement, duties, 120
Desert Research Institute, appropriation for groundwater analysis, 119
Green buildings, guidelines, 75
Local committee or task force on sustainable energy, duties, 69
Public buildings, construction or renovation, considerations, 70
WELFARE (See PUBLIC ASSISTANCE; TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES)
WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, STATE BOARD OF
Creation, composition, 3
Powers and duties generally, 4
Repealed, 63
Administrator
Appointment, 50
Qualifications, powers and duties, 4-6
Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 51
Energy Assistance and Conservation, Fund for, administrative expenses, 78
Gift and Cooperative Account, sources, use, 7
Legislative appropriations, disbursements, 7
Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance and other health programs, duties, 21
Name changed to Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, 50
Regulations, authority to adopt, procedures, 5, 6
Social Security Act and federal aid, acceptance, 7
State Board of Welfare and Supportive Services, creation, duties, 3, 4
State plans, compliance, 9
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, duties, 14-20
WHITE PINE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)
Juvenile detention facility, appropriation for construction, 117
Y
Nevada Economic Development Fund, prohibition of use relating to federal nuclear waste repository, 111
Z
Local committee or task force on sustainable energy, duties, 69