NEVADA LEGISLATURE

Sixty-ninth Session, 1997

SENATE DAILY JOURNAL

THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIRST DAY

Carson City (Wednesday), April 30, 1997

Senate called to order at 11:22 a.m.
President Hammargren presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, The Reverend Jerry Hanley.
Our Father, we thank You for this moment with You. This prayer is the prayer of all Your people in this state for those they have chosen to represent their needs and dreams. Only through You can we expand our vision, see the pain and hopes of all the people, and create a land of mercy, justice, tolerance and integrity. Bless and nourish this senate that through them Your will be done powerfully and clearly manifested!

Amen.

Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.

Senator Raggio moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, and the President and Secretary be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions.
Motion carried.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 201, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Ann O'Connell,

Chairman

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which were referred Senate Joint Resolution No. 14; Assembly Bill No. 87, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Mark A. James,

Chairman

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which were referred Assembly Bills Nos. 9, 58, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Mark A. James,

Chairman

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations, to which was re-referred Senate Bill No. 260, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, as amended.

Kathy Augustine,

Chairman

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 253, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Kathy Augustine,

Chairman

MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY

Assembly Chamber, Carson City, April 28, 1997

To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 30, 31.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Assembly Bills Nos. 180, 249, 300, 324, 336.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed, as amended, Assembly Bills Nos. 110, 304.
Jacqueline Sneddon

Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly

Assembly Chamber, Carson City, April 29, 1997

To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Senate Bill No. 106.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Senate Joint Resolution No. 8.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Assembly Bill No. 362.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed, as amended, Assembly Bills Nos. 153, 211, 285.
Jacqueline Sneddon

Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

By Senators James, Adler, Augustine, Coffin, Jacobsen, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Raggio, Rawson, Regan, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33--Celebrating the Las Vegas international Marathon.
Whereas, At noon on Saturday, February 21, 1967, a gun sounded in Las Vegas, Nevada, to commence the Las Vegas Sun "World Masters" Marathon, beginning a tradition that is now in its 32nd year; and
Whereas, This initial event was billed as a "masters" race for world-class athletes, and approximately 135 runners from Turkey, Ireland, Canada and throughout the United States answered the call to compete; and
Whereas, The 31st annual celebration of this contest, now known as the Las Vegas international Marathon, was host on February 9, 1997, to more than 6,000 runners representing 35 different countries and each state of the United States, with prizes totaling $45,000; and
Whereas, The original 26.2-mile marathon has been augmented by the inclusion of a 13.1-mile half-marathon to allow even greater participation; and
Whereas, Hank Greenspun, who was the publisher of the Las Vegas Sun at the time of the first marathon and sponsored that event, summed up the essence of marathon runners when he said they "run for the sheer thrill of the race" and are "virtuosos of the sports world because physical and mental artistry is demanded of those who undertake this grueling and determined 26 miles 385 yards"; and
Whereas, Marathons are occasions that encourage the competition of the masses with the elite, women with men and the young with the old, while providing the only sporting contest in the world in which everyone can be a winner; and
Whereas, The Las Vegas international Marathon attracts many first-time visitors to the State of Nevada through world-wide advertising in running magazines and by efforts such as the production of a 90-minute documentary that was shown on April 13, 1997, during prime time on Nippon Television Network in Japan; and
Whereas, The Las Vegas international Marathon, one of the fastest growing events in the United States, serves as a forum for fostering brotherhood and understanding among citizens of many nations in the style of special events for which Las Vegas has become famous; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly Concurring, That the members of the 69th session of the Nevada Legislature celebrate the spirit of the Las Vegas international Marathon and express their genuine appreciation to those who sponsor, organize and participate in the annual event; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Al Boka, Race Director for the Las Vegas international Marathon, and Jim Feist, Presenting Sponsor for the Las Vegas international Marathon.
Senator James moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senator James.
Senator James requested that his remarks be entered in the Journal.
Thank you, Mr. President. It is an honor for me today to be able to sponsor and bring to the floor Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33 highlighting and honoring those affiliated with the Las Vegas International Marathon. The language contained in this resolution has presented a fitting description of the history of this event and of its growth. I think it is particularly fitting that this marathon has now become a sporting event on an international scale. It has brought a positive image of Nevada to people throughout the world. It is interesting to note that this marathon was founded in 1967 by Hank Greenspun who made some fitting comments about what a great race and sporting event it is. At that time, there were just over 100 runners and was considered a masters race. In 1982, when Al Boka became director of this event, there were 110 runners in the marathon of that year. This past year, in February, there were 6,050 runners representing 38 countries and all 50 states of the United States. It is one of three marathons run in this country in which participants represent all 50 states. Truly, the Las Vegas International Marathon has become one of the few events which figure in both national and international prominence. I believe it is particularly fitting, in terms of the kinds of things Nevada is trying to do to enhance its image as more than just a destination for adult entertainment. This helps present a well-rounded view and offering to visitors to the state that we now have this event which is associated with physical fitness with competition and harmony among countries. An example of the kind of group we are getting at the Las Vegas Marathon can be found in the winners of the race. First of all, in the half-marathon which is run as part of this race, the winner was a gentleman from France. He ran the third fastest time ever in the history of the world for a half-marathon. He ran this in under an hour, 59 minutes and 53 seconds, which is truly amazing for 13.1 miles distance. The winner of the women's half-marathon was from Germany. The winner of the men's marathon was from Hungary and the winner of the women's marathon was from Poland. We need to encourage more Americans to win in this event in the future.
The next resolution I am going to make a few comments on, is in conjunction with this one, and is on physical fitness. One of the things indicated in that resolution is that Nevada ranks second as the least healthy population in the United States. It is altogether fitting that these resolutions are heard together today. The one we are hearing now on the Las Vegas Marathon may help to put a dent in that other very embarrassing statistic.
As indicated in this resolution, I want to finally state that we are very proud this year to have Japanese television take a very profound interest in this event. In fact, it was featured in a 90-minute special on prime-time programming in Japan. Not only was it on prime-time, it was also the second most highly rated program in prime-time for that hour by their ratings. I might note that Al Boka did ask me to participate in that press conference and the program. I was not able to but am very proud of that.
I think this is a great resolution and would urge all of the members of the Senate to support it.
Resolution adopted.
Senator James moved that all rules be suspended and that Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33 be immediately transmitted to the Assembly.
Motion carried.

By Senators Raggio, Adler, Augustine, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Rawson, Regan, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 34-- Commending Sue Wagner for a lifetime of public service dedicated to the State of Nevada and expressing appreciation for her management of the Legislative Intern Program.
Whereas, Sue Wagner served in the Nevada Legislature for a total of 16 years as an Assemblywoman from 1975 through 1980 and a Senator from 1981 through 1990, with only one other woman surpassing this length of service in the Nevada Legislature since 1918; and
Whereas, During her tenure as a Legislator, Sue Wagner served on the Legislative Commission from 1975 through 1979 and 1985 through 1986, was the Vice Chairman of the Legislative Commission from 1987 through 1988, and the Senate Assistant Minority Floor Leader in 1983 and was voted the Outstanding National Republican Legislator of 1988; and
Whereas, In 1990, Sue Wagner was the first woman to be elected Lieutenant Governor of the State of Nevada and served as President of the Senate during the 1991 and 1993 regular sessions of the Nevada Legislature; and
Whereas, In 1994, the University of Nevada, Reno, selected Sue Wagner to manage the Legislative Intern Program, and her dedicated work on this program has provided the opportunity for interns to become acquainted with the Governor, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Majority Leader of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, lobbyists and the staff of the Legislative Counsel Bureau; and
Whereas, Sue Wagner has dedicated her time and energy to make this program a success including the compilation of an informational handbook for the first time since the inception of the program in 1968; and
Whereas, Toward the end of each legislative session, the University of Nevada, Reno, honors the interns and the Legislators for whom they have served with a reception that has been designated the "Sue Wagner University of Nevada Intern Recognition Reception"; and
Whereas, Recently, Sue Wagner was appointed by Governor Bob Miller to serve as a member of the Nevada Gaming Commission, an appointment that reflects the confidence and respect that the Governor places in Sue Wagner; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly Concurring, That the members of the 69th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend Sue Wagner for her lifetime of dedicated service to the State of Nevada; and be it further
Resolved, That this body hereby expresses its heartfelt appreciation for Sue's inspiring guidance and organization of the Legislative Intern Program; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Sue Wagner on April 30, 1997, during the second "Sue Wagner University of Nevada Intern Recognition Reception."
Senator Raggio moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senators Raggio, O'Donnell, Adler, Titus and James.
Senator Raggio requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Senator Raggio:
Thank you, Mr. President. As the Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 34 indicates, we have tonight a reception in honor of the University of Nevada Legislative Intern Program which former Senator Sue Wagner has managed for several sessions. We felt that some recognition should be given to the head of this program beyond just attendance at the reception in recognition of what she has achieved through this program. I must admit that, in rising to speak on this resolution, I am somewhat taken aback. When former Senator Sue Wagner came to sit at my desk, not knowing why she was here, she asked how many of these damn resolutions do I have to listen to. Although we have a heavy work schedule, we do think it fitting to pause today to commend Sue Wagner, not only for her dedication to the intern program which has great meaning here in the Senate, but also to take time to recognize the many, many achievements, in both the public and private sector. Many of us have had the privilege of serving with her in this Senate. Certainly, the rest of the members of the Senate know her personally or through her accomplishments. I would ask that you join today in paying recognition to former senator, former assemblywoman, former lieutenant governor and present gaming commissioner plus many other private sector positions she holds. We would like to recognize her for her achievements and extend to her our thanks for her diligence and dedication and particularly her efforts on the intern program.
Senator O'Donnell:
Thank you, Mr. President. I remember a little story from one session when we had 11 Republican and 10 Democrat members of the Senate. One of our republicans had left for some reason and was not in the house. Through the skillful manipulation of our Majority Leader, we were able to set an argument up on the floor. We argued this innocuous bill to a point of extinction. Half of the members voted "no" and half voted "yes." We all looked at the lieutenant governor and asked her how she was going to vote. She had no idea what the bill was about, who sponsored it or where it was going. The joke was on her. It was a lot of fun that day. She did vote with us. Former Senator and former Lieutenant Governor Wagner is missed in this house. She did a lot of work. She usually tried to undo what I did and I tried to undo everything she did, but nonetheless, she was a diligent, hard worker and I urge your support of this resolution.
Senator Adler:
Thank you, Mr. President. I also rise in support of this resolution. I first met Sue Wagner when I was in the Attorney General's office a long time ago. At that time, she was drafting her first legislation on domestic violence prevention. She showed a great deal of energy at that time and foresight in terms of that issue. She has continued that ever since that time. I think my only objection to this resolution is that it speaks of a lifetime of public service. I believe that she has a lot more public service left in her life, so I believe we should make that pronouncement at this time and reserve the right to bring forth another resolution at some time in the future.
Senator Titus:
Thank you, Mr. President. I also rise in support of this resolution. I consider Sue to be a very dear friend. She took me under her wing my first session in the Senate when she chaired the Judiciary Committee. We have been close ever since. I was pleased to work for her during her campaign for Lieutenant Governor. I want to thank her for all she has done for the intern program at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas as well as at the University of Nevada-Reno. I have to tell a funny story. A couple of weeks ago we went out to dinner. We were going to a new restaurant down the street. We parked in the back and entered through the back entrance. It was kind of lonely in there, but we had not been there before. The big, gruff woman who obviously knew who Sue was waited on us. We received terrible service with the food thrown at us. The next day, we found out we had not been in the restaurant we thought we were in, but had been in one that is run by the former prison warden and the felon she married. She evidently remembered Sue from her days on the Judiciary Committee. I warn you when you go out to dinner with Sue, be careful where you go to eat.
Senator James:
Thank you, Mr. President. I can't top what the Senator from Las Vegas has just said. I do want to rise and say that I watched and admired the career of Sue Wagner before I entered politics. I found myself agreeing with her on so many issues and admiring the courage she had in voting her conscience on things and support many of the issues I think are important regardless of what the political costs might be in the near term. Sue Wagner was one of the only public officials who, when I declared my political candidacy, stepped forward and said they were going to support my candidacy for office. She was my guiding light during my first session in the legislature in 1993. As she was a prior chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I sought to emulate her in the work I have since done on that committee. She has been a tremendous person to look up to, to emulate as a political figure. I want to thank her and tell her how much this means to me and how much her friendship has meant to me over the years. Thank you.
Resolution adopted.
Senator Raggio moved that all rules be suspended and that Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 34 be immediately transmitted to the Assembly.
Motion carried.

MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY

Assembly Chamber, Carson City, April 30, 1997

To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 21.
Jacqueline Sneddon

Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 21--Declaring the month of April as Workplace Good Health and Fitness Month in Nevada.
Whereas, Numerous studies have shown that workers who get regular exercise enjoy reduced costs of health care, reduced absenteeism from work, reduced job turnover and increased job efficiency, productivity and satisfaction; and
Whereas, Regular exercise improves work performance, reduces stress and enhances self-image and self-worth; and
Whereas, Half of all premature deaths and illnesses in this country are caused by poor lifestyle habits; and
Whereas, A sedentary lifestyle and excess body weight are two significant health risk factors, and approximately one-half and one-quarter, respectively, of the adult residents of the State of Nevada fall into these categories; and
Whereas, In a study of overall health in each state that considered factors such as prevalence of smoking and rates of heart disease, cancer and infectious diseases, this state ranked as the second least healthy population in the United States; and
Whereas, Forty-five percent of the adult residents of the State of Nevada report that they do not engage in any physical activity during their leisure time; and
Whereas, A fitness program initiated by General Electric reduced costs of health care for participants in the program by 38 percent in an 18-month period while costs of health care for nonparticipants increased by 21 percent; and
Whereas, By using a combination of managed care and the promotion of health on the work site, the City of Birmingham, Alabama, held down the increase of expenditures for medical care over a 5-year period to just 1.4 percent compared to 11 to 14 percent for other employers in the area; and
Whereas, Companies all across the United States, including Bank of America, Coors Brewing Company and the Travelers Insurance Company, are finding that the return on investment for activities for the promotion of health is positive, averaging about $3 of savings for every $1 invested in the promotion of health; and
Whereas, The Nevada Legislature supports the promotion of programs of employee fitness as a means of reducing absenteeism from work and turnover of employees and bolstering the morale and commitment of employees; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the Nevada Legislature hereby proclaims the month of April as Workplace Good Health and Fitness Month in Nevada to encourage all Nevadans to participate in programs of regular exercise and physical activity for healthier lives and for improved performance and satisfaction at work; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of Nevada.
Senator James moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senators James and Neal.
Senator James requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Senator James:
Thank you, Mr. President. The resolution speaks for itself. It indicates what an important issue this is particularly for the State of Nevada, in respect for the ranking of our state's health. Certainly, it is fitting to declare the month of April as Workplace Fitness Month and evolve the benefits that can be had by raising the awareness of this important issue. I know that Senator Townsend and I would both urge this body to follow in his footsteps and think more about health and fitness. With that, Mr. President, I would urge the members of the Senate to support and adopt this resolution.
Senator Neal:
Thank you, Mr. President. When I was in Las Vegas this weekend, I had a luncheon meeting with my doctor. For those of you who have had the opportunity to dine at Landry's, you know it is a seafood restauant on Sahara. They serve very hearty meals there. My doctor ordered the advertised seafood platter which was huge. Although I knew what it would be, he did not. He said that he did not know there would be so much. This luncheon lasted for about two-and-a-half hours. When we got ready to leave, he turned to me and said that he thought I needed to get some exercise. I asked him if he came to that conclusion before or after our meal. I thought I would share that with you today. My doctor is Nigerian and short in stature. He never seems to grow any older or gain any weight. Comparing my size with his, I guess he thought I needed to exercise. I am making this statement in support of this resolution even though I do not intend to exercise.
Resolution adopted.

Senator James moved that Senate Bill No. 155 be taken from the Secretary's desk and placed on the General File.
Remarks by Senator James.
Motion carried.

INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 339--An Act relating to criminal procedure; providing that the voluntary intoxication of a defendant may not be considered in determining the existence of a mental state that is an element of the offense; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Transportation:
Senate Bill No. 340--An Act relating to short-term lessors of passenger cars; increasing the maximum authorized charge for a waiver of damages; authorizing a charge for any additional authorized driver; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O'Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Transportation:
Senate Bill No. 341--An Act relating to businesses; providing uniform requirements for signs of certain businesses licensed by the department of motor vehicles and public safety; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O'Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Transportation:
Senate Bill No. 342--An Act relating to motor vehicles; repealing the provision that grants immunity from civil liability for certain actions concerning the program for verification of proof of financial responsibility for motor vehicles; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O'Donnell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Senate Bill No. 343--An Act relating to title insurance; requiring certain title agents and title insurers to own and maintain a title plant; requiring a title insurer to use sound underwriting practices in determining the insurability of a title; repealing provisions relating to title plant companies; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Townsend moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 344--An Act relating to service of process; imposing additional requirements for filing certain service of process with the secretary of state; eliminating the authority to file service of process on certain companies and corporations with the secretary of state; requiring a complaint brought against the State of Nevada to be served upon the attorney general; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 345--An Act relating to gaming; revising the provisions governing the regulation of persons who provide information services concerning wagering on sporting and other events to gaming licensees; exempting such information services from provisions governing solicitation by telephone; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 110.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 153.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 180.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 211.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 249.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 285.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 300.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 304.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 324.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 336.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 362.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.

SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT

Senate Bill No. 115.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 198.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Taxation:
Amendment No. 174.
Amend section 1, page 1, lines 7 and 8, by deleting:
"as defined in NRS 365.015," and inserting:
"and leaded racing fuel,".
Amend section 1, page 1, between lines 11 and 12 by inserting:
"3. As used in this section:
(a) "Aviation fuel" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 365.015.
(b) "Leaded racing fuel" means motor vehicle fuel that contains lead and is produced for motor vehicles that are designed and built for racing and not for operation on a public highway.".
Amend the title of the bill, first line, after "aviation fuel" by inserting:
"and leaded racing fuel".
Amend the summary of the bill, first line, after "aviation fuel" by inserting:
"and leaded racing fuel".
Senator McGinness moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator McGinness.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 215.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 169.
Amend sec. 10, page 9, by deleting line 35 and inserting:
"sections 11 to 17, inclusive, of this act.".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 14 through 36 as sections 18 through 40 and adding new sections designated sections 14 through 17, following sec. 13, to read as follows:
"Sec. 14. 1. In addition to complying with the requirements set forth in NRS 294A.120, 294A.200 and 294A.360, a candidate who receives contributions in any year before the year in which the general election or general city election in which the candidate intends to seek election to public office is held, shall, not later than December 31 of:
(a) The year in which he receives contributions in excess of $10,000, report the total contributions received.
(b) Each year after the year in which he received contributions in excess of $10,000, until the year of the general election or general city election in which the candidate intends to seek election to public office is held, report the contributions received and the expenditures made in that year.
2. The reports required by subsection 1 must be submitted on a form designed and provided by the secretary of state and signed by the candidate under penalty of perjury.
3. Each contribution in excess of $100 and contributions that a contributor has made cumulatively in excess of that amount must be separately identified with the name and address of the contributor and the date of the contribution tabulated and reported on the form provided by the secretary of state. Each expenditure in excess of $100 and expenditures that the candidate made cumulatively in excess of that amount must be separately identified with the date of the expenditure tabulated and reported on the form provided by the secretary of state.
4. The report must be filed with the secretary of state.
Sec. 15. 1. A person shall not, with actual malice and the intent to impede the success of the campaign of a candidate, cause to be published a false statement of fact concerning the candidate, including, without limitation, statements concerning:
(a) The education or training of the candidate.
(b) The profession or occupation of the candidate.
(c) Whether the candidate committed, was indicted for committing or was convicted of committing a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude, dishonesty or corruption.
(d) Whether the candidate has received treatment for a mental illness.
(e) Whether the candidate was disciplined while serving in the military or was dishonorably discharged from service in the military.
(f) Whether another person endorses or opposes the candidate.
(g) The record of voting of a candidate if he formerly served or currently serves as a public officer.
2. A person shall not, with actual malice and the intent to impede the success of a campaign for the passage or defeat of a question on the ballot at any election, including any recall or special election, cause to be published a false statement of fact concerning the question on the ballot.
3. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Actual malice" means knowledge of the falsity of a statement or reckless disregard for whether a statement is true or false.
(b) "Publish" means the act of printing, posting, broadcasting, mailing, speaking or otherwise disseminating.
Sec. 16. 1. An employee, agent or volunteer of the campaign of a candidate shall not willfully perform any act in the course of his employment, agency or volunteering that impedes the success of that campaign.
2. A person shall not willfully, to impede the success of the campaign of a candidate, offer or give an item of value to:
(a) A person to induce him to obtain a position as an employee, agent or volunteer for that campaign and perform any act in the course of his employment, agency or volunteering to impede the success of that campaign; or
(b) An employee, agent or volunteer for that campaign to induce him to perform any act in the course of his employment, agency or volunteering to impede the success of that campaign.
3. An employee, agent or volunteer of a campaign for the passage or defeat of a question on the ballot at any election, including any recall or special election, shall not willfully perform any act in the course of his employment, agency or volunteering that impedes the success of that campaign.
4. A person shall not willfully, to impede the success of a campaign for the passage or defeat of a question on the ballot at any election, including any recall or special election, offer or give an item of value to:
(a) A person to induce him to obtain a position as an employee, agent or volunteer for that campaign and perform any act in the course of his employment, agency or volunteering to impede the success of that campaign; or
(b) An employee, agent or volunteer for that campaign to induce him to perform any act in the course of his employment, agency or volunteering to impede the success of that campaign.
5. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Sec. 17. NRS 294A.004 is hereby amended to read as follows:
294A.004"Campaign expenses" and "expenditures" means [all] :
1. Those expenditures contracted for or made for advertising on television, radio, billboards, posters and in newspapers [, and all] ; and
2. All other expenditures contracted for or made [to further directly the campaign
for] ,
to advocate expressly the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate or group of candidates or the passage or defeat of a clearly identified question or group of questions on the ballot, including any payments made to a candidate or any person who is related to the candidate within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity.".
Amend sec. 17, page 12, by deleting lines 9 through 11 and inserting:
"for that office.] :
(a) Beginning from 30 days before the regular session of the legislature immediately following the last election for the office and ending 30 days before the regular session of the legislature immediately following the next election for the office, if that office is a state, district, county or township office; or
(b) Beginning from 30 days after the last election for the office and ending 30 days before the next general city election for the office, if that office is a city office.".
Amend sec. 32, page 24, after line 21, by inserting:
"(c) To a natural person who acts independently and not in cooperation with or pursuant to any direction from a business or social organization, nongovernmental legal entity or governmental entity.".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 37 and 38 as sections 43 and 44 and adding new sections designated sections 41 and 42, following sec. 36, to read as follows:
"Sec. 41. NRS 200.510 is hereby amended to read as follows:
200.5101. A libel is a malicious defamation, expressed by printing, writing, signs, pictures or the like, tending to blacken the memory of the dead, or to impeach the honesty, integrity, virtue, or reputation, or to publish the natural defects of a living person or persons, or community of persons, or association of persons [,] and thereby to expose them to public hatred, contempt or ridicule.
2. [Every] Unless a greater penalty is provided in section 15 of this act, every person, whether the writer or publisher, convicted of the offense is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
3. In all prosecutions for libel the truth may be given in evidence to the jury, and, if it [shall appear] appears to the jury that the matter charged as libelous is true and was published for good motive and for justifiable ends, the party [shall] must be acquitted, and the jury [shall have] has the right to determine the law and the fact.
Sec. 42. NRS 200.550 is hereby amended to read as follows:
200.550[Every] Unless a greater penalty is provided in section 15 of this act, every person who [shall willfully state, deliver or transmit] willfully states, delivers or transmits by any means whatever to any manager, editor, publisher, reporter or other employee of a publisher of any newspaper, magazine, publication, periodical or serial any statement concerning any person or corporation which, if published therein, would be a libel [shall be] is guilty of a misdemeanor.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
"AN ACT relating to elections; revising the period for filing a declaration of candidacy or an acceptance of candidacy for certain candidates; prohibiting a person from making a contribution in the name of another person; requiring certain candidates who receive contributions before the year of the election in which they intend to seek election to public office to report the contributions received and expenditures made; prohibiting a person from making a false statement of fact concerning a candidate or a question on a ballot under certain circumstances; prohibiting certain persons from willfully impeding the success of the campaign of a candidate or the campaign for the passage or defeat of a question on a ballot; revising the definition of "contribution" for the purposes of limiting and reporting campaign contributions; revising the amount of money that may be contributed to or accepted by a candidate for certain public offices; expanding the type of entities that are restricted in the amount that they may contribute to a candidate for certain public offices; requiring political parties and committees sponsored by a political party to report the campaign contributions received; reducing the monetary threshold for the reporting of certain campaign contributions and expenditures; revising the periods for the reporting of certain campaign contributions and expenditures; increasing the penalty for voting or attempting to vote more than once at the same election; increasing the penalty for giving or accepting an illegal campaign contribution; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".
Senator O'Connell moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senators O'Connell, Adler, Raggio and Neal.
Senator Adler asked that the following clarifying points be placed in the record concerning Senate Bill No. 215.
(By Senator Raggio) Each contribution in excess of $100 and contributions that any contributor has made in addition to that cumulatively must be separately identified. They must have the name and address of the contributor and the date of the contribution.
(By Senator Adler) Why do you tabulate them?
(By Senator Raggio) You tabulate them if they are in excess of $100 and they cumulatively exceed $100. The intent is that you put down the date that you receive the contribution.
(By Senator Adler) It says "that person shall not, to impede the success of the campaign of a candidate, offer a gift of an item of value in (a) a person who induce him to obtain a position as an employee agent or volunteer for the campaign or perform any act in the course of employment or agency or volunteering to impede the success of the campaign." The way that is worded, it seems that if you give something of value to someone to join an opponents campaign, even if they do not do anything to impede the campaign, it is still a violation because there is an "or" between volunteering to impede the success of the campaign. Is that supposed to be an "and" or an "or"? Isn't that supposed to say that if you had someone join the campaign "and" impede the success? The act of having them join the campaign is the violation, is that correct?
(By Senator Raggio) This is the provision which pertains to a "mole." If you read subsection 2, it says that it "requires that it be to impede the success of the campaign of a candidate. A person shall not willfully impede the success of the campaign of a candidate. That has to be the intent. The other part says "both require the intent to impede the success." The act does not have to occur. It is through the intent to impede.
(By Senator Adler) So, then your intent is that if I hire someone to impede the success of the campaign, even if the person does not impede the campaign, then I have committed a violation of the statute.
(By Senator Raggio) That is correct. If you hire a "mole" to go into someone's campaign with the intent to impede that campaign, that is an act of violation under the law.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 218.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Finance:
Amendment No. 228.
Amend sec. 3, page 1, line 9, after "in" by inserting:
", or may result in,".
Amend sec. 6, page 2, by deleting lines 1 through 4 and inserting:
"(b) A transfer of one-half of the interest earned on money in the fund to stabilize the operation of state government to the fund made pursuant to NRS 353.288; and
(c) A grant, gift or donation to the fund,
must be deposited in the fund. Except as otherwise provided in section 13 of this act, the interest and income earned on the money".
Amend sec. 6, page 2, by deleting lines 32 and 33 and inserting:
"agency or local government, or any other extraordinary expenses incurred by that state agency or local government, because of a disaster; and ".
Amend sec. 6, page 2, line 42, by deleting "If " and inserting:
"Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if ".
Amend sec. 6, page 3, line 3, after the italicized period by inserting:
"If the reduction of an allocation or loan from the fund would result in a reduction in the amount of money that may be received by a state agency or local government from the Federal Government, the reduction in the allocation or loan shall not be made.".
Amend sec. 11, page 5, by deleting lines 25 through 27 and inserting:
"act, the state controller shall, at the end of each quarter of a fiscal year, transfer from the state general fund to the disaster relief fund created pursuant to section 6 of this act an amount equal to one-half of the interest earned on money in the fund to stabilize the operation of state government during the previous quarter. The state".
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 13, renumbering sections 14 and 15 as sections 16 and 17 and adding new sections designated sections 13 through 15, following sec. 12, to read as follows:
"Sec. 13. Chapter 414 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. There is hereby created the emergency assistance account within the disaster relief fund created pursuant to section 6 of this act. At the end of each fiscal year, the state controller shall transfer the interest earned during the previous fiscal year on the money in the disaster relief fund to the account in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
2. The state emergency response commission shall administer the account.
3. All expenditures from the account must be approved in advance by the commission. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, all money in the account must be expended solely to:
(a) Provide supplemental emergency assistance to this state or to local governments in this state that are severely impacted by a natural or technological emergency or disaster for which available resources of this state or the local government are inadequate to provide a satisfactory remedy; and
(b) Pay any actual expenses incurred by the commission for administration during a natural or technological emergency or disaster.
4. At the end of any fiscal year, if any balance remaining in the account has not been committed for expenditure, the commission may, with the approval of the interim finance committee, allocate all or any portion of the remaining balance to this state or to a local government to:
(a) Purchase equipment or supplies required for emergency management; and
(b) Provide training to personnel related to emergency management.
5. The commission shall, at the end of each quarter of a fiscal year, submit to the interim finance committee a report of the expenditures made from the account for the previous quarter.
6. The commission shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to administer the account.
7. The commission may adopt regulations to provide for reimbursement of expenditures made from the account. If the commission requires such reimbursement, the attorney general shall take such action as is necessary to recover the amount of any unpaid reimbursement plus interest at a rate determined pursuant to NRS 17.130, computed from the date on which the money was removed from the fund, upon request by the commission.
Sec. 14. NRS 459.738 is hereby amended to read as follows:
459.738 1. The state emergency response commission is hereby created for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of section 13 of this act, Public Law 99-499 and other matters relating thereto.
2. The commission consists of not more than 25 members appointed by the governor. The governor shall, to the extent practicable, appoint persons to the commission who have technical expertise in responding to emergencies.
3. The term of each member of the commission is 4 years. A member may be reappointed, and there is no limit on the number of terms that a member may serve.
4. The governor shall appoint one or more of the members of the commission to serve as chairman or co-chairmen.
5. The commission may employ, within the limits of legislative appropriations, such staff as is necessary to the performance of its duties.
Sec. 15. Notwithstanding the amendatory provisions of section 11 of this act, the state controller shall, at the end of the first quarter of the 1997-98 fiscal year and at the end of the first quarter of each subsequent fiscal year, transfer one-half of the interest earned during the previous quarter on the money in the fund to stabilize the operation of state government created pursuant to NRS 353.288 to the emergency assistance account created pursuant to section 13 of this act, in an amount not to exceed $500,000 per year. Such a transfer must be made until the balance in the disaster relief fund created pursuant to section 6 of this act is sufficient to earn interest in an amount of at least $500,000 annually. Thereafter, the interest earned on the money in the fund to stabilize the operation of state government must be transferred in accordance with the amendatory provisions of sections 6 and 11 of this act.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
"An Act relating to state financial administration; creating the disaster relief fund to provide allocations or loans of money to state agencies or local governments for certain expenses incurred because of a disaster; creating the emergency assistance account within that fund to provide assistance in the event of a natural or technological emergency or disaster; providing for the administration of the fund and the account; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".
Amend the summary of the bill, first line, by deleting the period and inserting:
"and emergency assistance account to respond to emergencies and disasters".
Senator Rawson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senators Rawson and Neal.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 223.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Taxation:
Amendment No. 175.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 14, by deleting:
"not more than".
Amend the bill as a whole by adding a new section designated sec. 4, following sec. 3, to read as follows:
"Sec. 4. NRS 365.220 is hereby amended to read as follows:
365.220The provisions of this chapter requiring the payment of excise taxes do not apply to any of the following:
1. Motor vehicle fuel so long as it remains in interstate or foreign commerce.
2. Motor vehicle fuel or fuel for jet or turbine-powered aircraft exported from this state by a dealer.
3. Motor vehicle fuel or fuel for jet or turbine-powered aircraft sold to the United States Government for official use of the United States Armed Forces.
4. Motor vehicle fuel or fuel for jet or turbine-powered aircraft distributed, or delivered on the order of the owner, to a dealer who has furnished security in the amount prescribed in NRS 365.290 and who has established to the satisfaction of the department that the security is sufficient to ensure payment of all excise taxes as they may become due to the state from him under this chapter. Every dealer who claims an exemption shall report the distributions to the department in such detail as the department may require . [; otherwise,] If he does not do so, the exemption granted in this subsection is void and all fuel is considered distributed in this state subject fully to the provisions of this chapter.
5. Leaded racing fuel. As used in this subsection, "leaded racing fuel" means motor vehicle fuel that contains lead and is produced for motor vehicles that are designed and built for racing and not for operation on a public highway.".
Amend the title of the bill, first line, after "taxation;" by inserting:
"exempting leaded racing fuel from certain taxes on motor vehicle fuel;".
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
"Summary--Revises provisions governing taxes on fuels. (BDR 32-502)".
Senator Porter moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senators Porter and Neal.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING

Senate Bill No. 109.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 109.
Yeas--17.
Nays--Adler, Titus, Wiener--3.
Excused--Coffin.
Senate Bill No. 109 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 192.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 192.
Yeas--20.
Nays--None.
Excused--Coffin
Senate Bill No. 192 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 155.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senator James.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary.
Amendment No. 253.
Amend sec. 2, page 1, by deleting line 5 and inserting:
"the secretary of state to have a fictitious address designated by the secretary of state".
Amend sec. 2, page 1, line 13, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 3, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 9, by deleting "administrator." and inserting:
"secretary of state.".
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 13, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 14, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 16, by deleting "60 " and inserting "120 ".
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 19, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 21, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 24, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 27, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 30, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 4, page 2, line 32, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 4, page 2, by deleting lines 34 through 37 and inserting:
"the secretary of state shall furnish the participant with the form developed by the secretary of state pursuant to the provisions of section 8 of this act.".
Amend sec. 5, page 2, line 39, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 5, page 2, line 40, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 5, page 2, line 41, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 5, page 2, line 43, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 5, page 3, line 1, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 5, page 3, line 4, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 5, page 3, line 6, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 6, page 3, line 8, by deleting "administrator" and inserting:
"secretary of state".
Amend sec. 7, pages 3 and 4, by deleting lines 12 through 44 on page 3 and lines 1 through 5 on page 4 and inserting:
"2 to 6, inclusive, of this act, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Division" means the division of child and family services of the department of human resources.
2. "Domestic violence" means:
(a) The attempt to cause or the causing of bodily injury to a family or household member or the placing of the member in fear of imminent physical harm by threat of force.
(b) Any of the following acts committed by a person against a family or household member, a person with whom he had or is having a dating relationship or with whom he has a child in common, or upon his minor child or a minor child of that person:
(1) A battery.
(2) An assault.
(3) Compelling the other by force or threat of force to perform an act from which he has the right to refrain or to refrain from an act which he has the right to perform.
(4) A sexual assault.
(5) A knowing, purposeful or reckless course of conduct intended to harass the other. Such conduct may include, but is not limited to:
(I) Stalking.
(II) Arson.
(III) Trespassing.
(IV) Larceny.
(V) Destruction of private property.
(VI) Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit.
(6) False imprisonment.
(7) Unlawful entry of the other's residence, or forcible entry against the other's will if there is a reasonably foreseeable risk of harm to the other from the entry.
3. "Family or household member" means a spouse, a former spouse, a parent or other adult person who is related by blood or marriage or is or was actually residing with the person committing the act of domestic violence.
4. "Participant" means an adult, child or incompetent person for whom a fictitious address has been issued pursuant to sections 2 to 6, inclusive, of this act.
5. "Victim of domestic violence" includes the dependent children of the victim.".
Amend sec. 8, page 4, by deleting lines 15 through 17 and inserting:
"forms pursuant to subsection 1, the secretary of state shall develop a form to allow a person for whom a".
Amend sec. 8, page 4, line 22, by deleting "the administrator," and inserting:
"a person for whom a fictitious address has been issued,".
Senator James moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator James.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 212.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Neal and James.
Senator Neal moved that Senate Bill No. 212 be taken from the General File and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
Remarks by Senator James.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 240.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators James and Neal.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 240.
Yeas--20.
Nays--None.
Excused--Coffin
Senate Bill No. 240 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 245.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators McGinness and Neal.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 245.
Yeas--20.
Nays--None.
EXCUSED--Coffin.
Senate Bill No. 245 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 246.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Titus and Porter.
Conflict of interest declared by Senator Porter.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 246.
Yeas--19.
Nays--None.
EXCUSED--Coffin.
NOT VOTING--Porter.
Senate Bill No. 246 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Senator Raggio moved that Assembly Bills Nos. 34, 80, 162, be taken from the General File and placed on General File for the next legislative day.
Remarks by Senator Raggio.
Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SIGNING OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

There being no objections, the President and Secretary signed Assembly Bills Nos. 49, 51, 52, 106, 130, 202, 230; Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 20; Assembly Joint Resolution No. 4.

REMARKS FROM THE FLOOR

Senator Washington requested that his remarks be entered in the Journal
I would like to introduce my guest, William H. Bailey, today and give you some details of his many and varied accomplishments.
International business consultant.
President of New Ventures, Inc. and Nevada Business Institute.
Formed and served as president of Nevada Economic Development Company where over 10,000 client services resulted in over $300 million dollars in loans and procurement actions.
He has served as advisor to: Governors of the State of Nevada (List and Sawyer), Senators Laxalt, Hecht and Bryan, and Congressional members Vucanovich and Bilbray.
In 1990 Dr. Bailey served as a Presidential Appointee in the capacity of Associate Director of the Minority Business Development Agency, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
When Dr. Bailey returned to Las Vegas, he was drafted as President of the National Association for Minority Business. A well respected presence on the "Hill". The term "Minority Business Advocate" became synonymous with the name Dr. William H. Bailey.

GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR

On request of Senator Jacobsen, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to the following members of Bear Den 2, Pack 409 Cub Scouts of Douglas County:: Christopher Erardy, Jeff Lambin, Brian Williams, Adam Wenhold, John-Henry Lambin, Arron Wennhold, Derek Ralph and Jack Cholin; leaders: Debbie Lambin, Connie Wennhold and Heather Cholin.

On request of Senator James, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Al Boka, Jim Feist and Mark Fairman.

On request of Senator McGinness, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Harold Heater, Mary Koscinski, Janet Shane, Shirley Thompson, Dorothy Prentice, Brian Kunzi, Linda Kunzi, Susan Lynn, Denise Koscinski, Amanda Kunzi, Kristin Freier, Matthew Koscinski, Matt West and Rachel Kovacs.

On request of Senator Porter, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Chief Robert Sears and Ted Finneron.

Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Friday, May 2, 1997 at 10 a.m.
Motion carried.

Senate adjourned at 1:14 p.m.

Approved:

Lonnie L. Hammargren, M.D.

President of the Senate
Attest: Janice L. Thomas
Secretary of the Senate