NEVADA LEGISLATURE

Sixty-ninth Session, 1997
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SENATE DAILY JOURNAL
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THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SIXTH DAY
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Carson City (Tuesday), June 24, 1997

Senate called to order at 10:59 a.m.
President Hammargren presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, The Reverend Marvin Dennis.
Heavenly Father, as Chaplain in this senate there isn't any way I can know the inner needs, desires and hurts of these senators who serve the people of Nevada who seemingly constantly face those who in many cases seem to want to see what they can get from these senators rather than what we can give to them. I, therefore, offer this prayer both in public and in private for these senators. Ask and it will be given you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
I ask You to give them the answers to their prayers.
I ask You to open to them the door they desire to enter.
I ask You to bless them with Your divine love.
In the name of my Saviour, I pray.

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 Commerce and Labor, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 105, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Randolph J. Townsend,

Chairman

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Natural Resources, to which was referred Assembly Joint Resolution No. 8, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Dean A. Rhoads,

Chairman

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Natural Resources, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 302, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and re-refer to the Committee on Finance.

Dean A. Rhoads,

Chairman

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Taxation, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 465, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Mike McGinness,

Chairman

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 36, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

William R. O'Donnell,

Chairman

MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY

Assembly Chamber, Carson City, June 23, 1997

To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Senate Bills Nos. 72, 158, 170, 171, 205, 217, 228.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Senate Joint Resolution No. 18.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly amended, and on this day passed, as amended, Senate Bills Nos. 115, 296, and respectfully requests your honorable body to concur in said amendments.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed, as amended, Assembly Bills Nos. 469, 494, 497, 546, 557, 568.

Jacqueline Sneddon

Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

By Senators Jacobsen, Adler, Augustine, Coffin, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Raggio, Rawson, Regan, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 55--Commending the C. C. Meneley Elementary School for being chosen as a National Blue Ribbon School.
Whereas, The C. C. Meneley Elementary School was established in 1979 in Gardnerville, Nevada, which is located in Douglas County; and
Whereas, This outstanding school has an enrollment of 730 pupils, a staff numbering 71 and an open-door policy inviting parents to visit or volunteer, creating a comprehensive team effort toward education; and
Whereas, The C. C. Meneley Elementary School prides itself on classroom environments that offer care, encouragement and love to all pupils with the goal to make learning an exciting and rewarding experience; and
Whereas, This year, the C. C. Meneley Elementary School was recognized for its outstanding performance in the education of its pupils by being selected as a National Blue Ribbon School; and
Whereas, The Blue Ribbon Schools Program was established by the Secretary of Education in 1982 in an effort to:
1. Identify and give public recognition to outstanding public and private schools across the United States;
2. Make available a comprehensive framework of key criteria for school effectiveness to serve as a basis for participatory self-assessment and planning in schools; and
3. Facilitate communication and sharing of the most successful practices that are used within and among schools based on a common understanding of criteria related to success; and
Whereas, This year's selection focused on the nation's outstanding elementary schools that emphasized a learning-centered environment to facilitate student achievement and parental involvement; and
Whereas, Additionally, consideration was given to those schools that demonstrated educational leadership, professional development and collaborative relationships among the school, family and community; 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 the administration and staff of the C. C. Meneley Elementary School upon being selected as a National Blue Ribbon School; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Dr. Pauline Moley, Principal, and Brian Frazier, Vice Principal, of the C. C. Meneley Elementary School.
Senator Jacobsen moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senator Jacobsen.
Senator Jacobsen requested that his remarks be entered in the Journal.
Thank you, Mr. President. This is really a special day for me. Going back over 65 years or so, I spent eight years in elementary school in Douglas County. I want to indicate what a joy this is since it is special for the superintendent, the teachers and especially for the students. Only once in a lifetime can these students be part of a school designated as a "Blue Ribbon School." No one is going to take that away from them. They got there through their own endeavors and achievements and especially with help from the teachers who led them along the way. I only wish that Mr. C. C. Meneley was with us today. He was "Educator No. 1" which was why the school was named for him. There was nothing he couldn't nor wouldn't do in the field of education. I remember, when the music program was begun in Douglas County, that instruments in those days were few and far between. During our first class, we each brought a willow branch to school from which we made a whistle to use as a musical instrument. All through grammar school, if you wanted to play any instrument, Mr. Meneley was the person who taught you how to play. It is a joy to have these students here with us today. To realize that you are No. 1 means "first class" to me. It is important, as you go through life, that you give it the best you have. I would use myself as an example of the importance of education. When I was in grammar school, I never thought that one day I would be a state assemblyman, state senator or acting governor of the state. I think that is a challenge to each and every one of you. Each of you has the opportunity to became an assemblyman or senator, lieutenant governor or even governor. Set your goals high and stick with them. Your years in school are the most important times of your lives. Many times I thought some of my teachers were pretty tough, but I never realized how important they were until I was out of school. The basics of reading, writing and arithmetic are very important, as is being kind to each other and with the help of the good Lord, to love one another. I hope the members of the Senate will adopt this resolution.
Resolution adopted.

By Senators Jacobsen, Adler, Augustine, Coffin, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Raggio, Rawson, Regan, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 56--Commending the Gene Scarselli Elementary School for being chosen as a National Blue Ribbon School.
Whereas, The Gene Scarselli Elementary School opened its doors in 1988 in Gardnerville, Nevada, which is located in Douglas County; and
Whereas, For the past 8 years, the Gene Scarselli Elementary School has worked diligently to include families as an integral part of their approach to learning by hosting regular family nights and parenting classes; and
Whereas, With an enrollment of approximately 800 pupils, the Gene Scarselli Elementary School has developed strong community ties working closely with local businesses and the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center; and
Whereas, The staff of the Gene Scarselli Elementary School are role models for the pupils as they continue their education by enrolling in courses that provide them with the latest techniques in teaching to help ensure the best possible educational opportunities for their pupils; and
Whereas, This year, the Gene Scarselli Elementary School was recognized for its commitment to excellence in education by being designated as a National Blue Ribbon School; and
Whereas, The Blue Ribbon Schools Program was established by the Secretary of Education in 1982 in an effort to:
1. Identify and give public recognition to outstanding public and private schools across the United States;
2. Make available a comprehensive framework of key criteria for school effectiveness to serve as a basis for participatory self-assessment and planning in schools; and
3. Facilitate communication and sharing of the most successful practices that are used within and among schools based on a common understanding of criteria related to success; and
Whereas, This year's selection focused on the nation's outstanding elementary schools that emphasized a learning-centered environment to facilitate student achievement and parental involvement; and
Whereas, Additionally, consideration was given to those schools that demonstrated educational leadership, professional development and collaborative relationships among the school, family and community; 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 the administration and staff of the Gene Scarselli Elementary School upon being selected as a National Blue Ribbon School; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Mrs. Betsy Palmer, Principal, and Pam Gilmartin, Vice Principal, of the Gene Scarselli Elementary School.
Senator Jacobsen moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senator Jacobsen.
Senator Jacobsen requested that his following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Thank you, Mr. President. Let me give you some background on Scarselli school itself. As I indicated earlier, this is a special day for me. Gene Scarselli was a personal friend of mine. Not only was he an excellent educator, but also a hero of World War II. He survived the Bataan Death March, escaped, was captured again and able to safely return home after the war was over. He became superintendent of schools in Douglas County. He was head of the entire school system for a number of years. I want to indicate that I do not think I knew a tougher person. If you did not mind, you were really in trouble. Perhaps that came from his time spent in military service and being subjected to the problems associated with surviving the Bataan Death March. I could repeat the same remarks that I made on the resolution for C. C. Meneley Elementary School. It is really a pleasure to have these students with us today and to commend them on their efforts and the efforts of those who led them along the way. I would hope the Senate would adopt this resolution.
Resolution adopted.

By Senators Augustine, Adler, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Mathews, McGinness, Neal, O'Connell, O'Donnell, Porter, Raggio, Rawson, Regan, Rhoads, Schneider, Shaffer, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener:
Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 57--Commending the Cyril Wengert Elementary School for being chosen as a National Blue Ribbon School.
Whereas, The Cyril Wengert Elementary School was built in 1971 and is located in the Sunrise Mountain area of eastern Las Vegas within the Clark County School District; and
Whereas, This outstanding year-round elementary school has an enrollment of 934 pupils, a majority of whom have backgrounds that are ethnically or linguistically diverse, causing many to be at-risk for failure in school; and
Whereas, The entire staff at the Cyril Wengert Elementary School has responded enthusiastically to this challenge and implemented unique programs to deliver more successful educational benefits to its pupils, starting off this past year with their warm and inviting motto "We Celebrate All Children"; and
Whereas, Much of the success of the Cyril Wengert Elementary School must be attributed to the dedicated faculty who eagerly work together as a team to ensure that the individual needs of the pupils are met; and
Whereas, This year, the Cyril Wengert Elementary School was designated as a National Blue Ribbon School in recognition of its innovative methods of instruction which have created an academic environment that is both exciting and fulfilling for its pupils; and
Whereas, The Blue Ribbon Schools Program was established by the Secretary of Education in 1982 in an effort to:
1. Identify and give public recognition to outstanding public and private schools across the United States;
2. Make available a comprehensive framework of key criteria for school effectiveness that can serve as a basis for participatory self-assessment and planning in schools; and
3. Facilitate communication and sharing of the most successful practices that are used within and among schools based on a common understanding of criteria related to success; and
Whereas, This year's selection focused on the nation's outstanding elementary schools that emphasized a learning-centered environment to facilitate student achievement and parental involvement; and
Whereas, Additionally, consideration was given to those schools that demonstrated educational leadership, professional development and collaborative relationships among the school, family and community; 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 the administration, staff and faculty of the Cyril Wengert Elementary School upon being selected as a National Blue Ribbon School; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Mr. Scott Ober, Principal, and Mr. Keith Hyatt, Assistant Principal, of the Cyril Wengert Elementary School.
Senator Augustine moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senator Augustine.
Senator Augustine requested that her remarks be entered in the Journal.
Thank you, Mr. President. I do not think the previous speaker expanded enough upon what an honor this is for the State of Nevada. Three schools in Nevada were chosen from only 264 public and private schools across the country as "Blue Ribbon Awards Schools." To have three in our state is truly an honor. On top of that, to have Wengert Elementary School, which is located in Senate District No. 7, as one of them is even more exciting. I think that we have to really commend these outstanding schools. Wengert is a year-round elementary school. It has almost 1,000 students and we tip our hats to them for being selected as a "Blue Ribbon School." These people will also travel to Washington D.C. this fall to accept further awards.
Resolution adopted.

INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

By the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities:
Senate Bill No. 476--An Act relating to private education; revising provisions governing surety bonds required of certain private postsecondary educational institutions; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities:
Senate Bill No. 477--An Act relating to education; providing in skeleton form for the formation of community school boards; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities:
Senate Bill No. 478--An Act relating to the Nevada commissioner for veteran affairs; revising the circumstances under which the commissioner may act as guardian of the estate of certain persons; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities:
Senate Bill No. 479--An Act relating to tests for cervical cancer; providing for reimbursement under Medicaid for the semiautomated rescreening of certain tests; requiring the Health Division of the Department of Human Resources to conduct a study of the effectiveness of a system for semiautomated screening; making an appropriation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 480--An Act relating to actions concerning property; revising the provisions governing actions concerning constructional defects; 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. 469.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 494.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 497.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 546.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 557.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 568.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY

Assembly Chamber, Carson City, June 24, 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. 49.

Jacqueline Sneddon

Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 49--Commending the students, parents and coordinators who participated in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Competition.
Whereas, The Odyssey of the Mind Association was founded in 1978 and now draws students from 50 states and more than 30 countries to participate in the annual World Finals Competition; and
Whereas, The Odyssey of the Mind is a school-based program for students in kindergarten through college that combines creative thinking, teamwork and risk taking; and
Whereas, Each fall, teams of students from around the world take on challenges developed by Odyssey of the Mind and work together for months to develop solutions to these challenges; and
Whereas, Each team must create and present an 8-minute performance that interprets a problem and compete in a spontaneous brainstorming competition which challenges their ability to think quickly; and
Whereas, The annual competition fosters team spirit, creative problem solving and decision making while developing the self-confidence necessary to produce expert problem solvers; and
Whereas, The participation of the parents of these students through their financial, emotional and intellectual support is integral to the success of this highly competitive program; and
Whereas, This year 15 schools from the State of Nevada, representing our finest students, competed for top honors at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Competition; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the members of the 69th session of the Nevada Legislature do hereby commend the parents of the participating students for their encouragement and support for this outstanding program; and be it further
Resolved, That the members of this body are especially proud of the hard work and devotion of the coordinators and participating students from the following schools:
1. From Alice Maxwell Elementary School, students Isidra Almaraz, Ben Brown, Cara Cudworth, Genna Drake, Mary Hery, Erin Smith and Laurie Steglich and coordinator Bob Huwe;
2. From Caughlin Ranch Elementary School, students Josh Coleman, Travis Coleman, Tom Fennell, Chris Lunsden, Jessica Pacheco and Michael Van Antwerp and coordinator Lisa Williams;
3. From David M. Cox Elementary School, students Joel Almas, Hester Dingle, Lindsay Egbert, Perry Palmer, Joelle Siino, Sean Smith and Katie Strickland and coordinator Michelle Smith;
4. From John C. Fremont Elementary School, students Deyon Anderson, Kenny Binder, Erika Crail, Jeremy Grunert, Ronnie Hansen, Madison Piazza and Abby Schultz and coordinator Dorothy Todd;
5. From Marion Earl Elementary School, students Brittany Anson, Jansen Bordenhao, Aaron Goodrich, Rebbecca Rowland and Amy Schlauder and coordinator Rich Rowland;
6. From Sage Elementary School, students Jacob Miller, Daniel Reule, Michael Reule, Arlo Swallow, Franklin Wilkerson and Jared Wilkerson and coordinator Kathy Balliet;
7. From Sarah Winnemucca Elementary School, students Blake Elliott, Laura Makoba, Martin Markee, Ryan Martin, Ainsley McPherson and Adam Van Antwerp and coordinator Donna Schultz;
8. From Westergard Elementary School, students Clifton Miller and Tina Schweitzer and coordinator Donna Shultz;
9. From Hyde Park Middle School, students Lindsay Demaree, April Francisco, Diane Kopliopith, Judy Kresyman, Eric Patti, Christel Stewart and Matt Taite and coordinators Jim Patti and Lucy Phillips;
10. From Kingsbury Middle School, students Steven Cheatham, Justin Darrow, Randy Gittleman, Jenna Hayes, Michael Kamorowski, Kyle Olson and James Rastello and coordinator Kathleen Boudreau;
11. From Edward C. Reed High School, students Allen Bai, Mike Friend, Joshua Jackson, Sean Keely and Jody Williams and coordinator Brad Hayes;
12. From Incline High School, students Bryce Burdick, Marshall Clyde, Allison Hilborn, Sam Hilborn, Sadie Rose Schunning, Charlie Wagner and Lee Welsch and coordinator Sue Welsch;
13. From Spring Creek High School, students Bryce Armstrong-Nelson, Corbin McFarlane, Blake Metz, Jeremy Schoen, Ray Smith and Scott Wurth and coordinator Kathy Balliet; and
14. From Sierra Nevada College, students Brad Barton, Matt Biscarret, Dawn Grabowski, LaMonte Lamoureux, Crosbie Ronning and Lisa Smith and coordinator Sue Welsch; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to each of the coordinators from the participating schools in the State of Nevada who coached the students in the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals Competition.
Senator Titus moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senator Titus.
Senator Titus requested that her remarks be entered in the Journal.
Thank you, Mr. President. This is a wonderful program. "Odyssey of the Mind" teaches logical thinking and competition problem solving. We would all do well to participate in this program. I urge you to adopt this resolution.
Resolution adopted.

SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT

Senate Bill No. 36.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Finance:
Amendment No. 693.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 19 and adding new sections designated sections 1 through 3, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
"Section 1. The public employees' retirement system shall:
1. Conduct a study of the pension plan for justices of the supreme court and judges of the district courts to determine the feasibility of funding the plan on an actuarial reserve basis in accordance with the current design and features of the plan. The study must:
(a) Include:
(1) An actuarial valuation;
(2) An analysis of funding and cash flow;
(3) A review of governmental compliance; and
(4) A review of issues relating to prior service and transfer of service;
(b) Examine the feasibility of transferring responsibility for the administration of the plan to the public employees' retirement board; and
(c) If justices of the peace or judges of the municipal courts are included in the plan, include an additional similar analysis relating to that inclusion.
2. On or before December 1, 1998, deliver a report of its findings and any recommended legislation to the interim retirement committee of the legislature.
Sec. 2. The public employees' retirement system may expend not more than $22,000 from the public employees' retirement fund to carry out the provisions of section 1 of this act.
Sec. 3. This act becomes effective upon passage and approval.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
"An Act relating to retirement; requiring the public employees' retirement system to study the feasibility of funding a plan for certain judicial pensions on an actuarial reserve basis and transferring responsibility for administration of the plan to the public employees' retirement board; authorizing an expenditure to carry out the study; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
"Summary--Requires public employees' retirement system to study feasibility of funding plan for certain judicial pensions on actuarial reserve basis and transfers responsibility for administration of plan to public employees' retirement board. (BDR S-343)".
Senator O'Donnell moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator O'Donnell.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING

Assembly Bill No. 435.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 435:
Yeas -- 21.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 435 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Assembly Bill No. 458.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Neal and James.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 458:
Yeas -- 21.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 458 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Assembly Bill No. 477.
Bill read third time.
Conflict of interest declared by Senator James.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 477:
Yeas -- 19.
Nays -- O'Connell.
Not voting--James.
Assembly Bill No. 477 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Commerce and Labor, to which were referred Senate Bill No. 291; Assembly Bills Nos. 38, 548, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Randolph J. Townsend,

Chairman

Mr. President:
Your Committee on Natural Resources, to which were referred Assembly Bills Nos. 369, 452, 573, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Dean A. Rhoads,

Chairman

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Senator James moved that Assembly Bill No. 240 be taken from the Secretary's desk and placed on General File for the next legislative day.
Remarks by Senator James.
Motion carried.

Senator O'Connell moved that Senate Bill No. 447 be taken from the General File and placed on the Secretary's desk.
Remarks by Senator O'Connell
Motion carried.

Senator Rhoads moved that Senate Bill No. 310 be taken from the General File and placed on the Secretary's desk.
Remarks by Senator Rhoads.
Motion carried.

SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT

Senate Bill No. 105.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce and Labor:
Amendment No. 731.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, by deleting lines 1 through 3 and inserting:
"(c) A certificate issued to an association of self-insured public or private employers by the commissioner pursuant to NRS 616B.359 and a certificate or letter issued by such an association verifying that the employer is a member in good standing of the association,
is posted in a conspicuous location at each of the employer's places of business, including, without limitation, each location at which the employer has directed one or more employees to perform work.".
Amend sec. 4, page 2, between lines 24 and 25, by inserting:
"6. If the administrator determines that an insurer has intentionally failed to provide the information required by this section, the administrator shall impose an administrative fine of $1,000 for each initial violation, or a fine of $10,000 for a second or subsequent violation.".
Amend sec. 7, page 3, by deleting line 32 and inserting:
"(b) The name of each employer who the commissioner determines is a member of the association at the time of the issuance of the certificate;".
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 8 and 9 and renumbering sec. 10 as sec. 8.
Amend sec. 10, page 4, line 17, by deleting "1." and inserting:
"Chapter 616D of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1.".
Amend sec. 10, page 4, by deleting lines 22 and 23 and inserting:
"(b) An employer within the provisions of NRS 616B.633 has:
(1) Made a false statement or representation concerning the amount of payroll upon which a premium is based; or
(2) Failed to provide and secure compensation under the terms of chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS or has failed to maintain that compensation;".
Amend sec. 10, page 4, by deleting lines 29 through 31 and inserting:
"established pursuant to NRS 228.420.
2. The fraud control unit for industrial insurance established pursuant to NRS 228.420 may require a person who submits a report pursuant to subsection 1 to submit that report on a form prescribed by the unit.".
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 11 through 13 and renumbering sections 14 through 17 as sections 9 through 12.
Amend sec. 14, page 8, by deleting lines 10 through 16 and inserting:
"5. If [the] :
(a) The administrator determines that a person has violated any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200, 616D.220, 616D.240, 616D.300, 616D.310 or 616D.350 to 616D.440, inclusive [,] ; and
(b) The fraud control unit for industrial insurance established pursuant to NRS 228.420 notifies the administrator that the unit will not prosecute the person for that violation,
the administrator shall impose an administrative fine of not more than".
Amend sec. 17, page 10, by deleting lines 19 through 23 and inserting:
"1. Any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
2. Any of the provisions of NRS [616D.200,] 616D.220, 616D.240, 616D.300, 616D.310 or 616D.350 to 616D.440, inclusive, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.".
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 18 through 38 and renumbering sec. 39 as sec. 13.
Amend sec. 39, page 26, line 29, by deleting "616.630" and inserting "616D.200".
Amend sec. 39, page 26, line 30, by deleting "616.630" and inserting "616D.200".
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 40 and renumbering sections 41 through 44 as sections 14 through 17.
Amend the title of the bill, sixth line, after "industry;" by inserting:
"clarifying the penalty that may be imposed if an insurer fails to provide information for the index of claims;".
Senator Townsend moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Townsend.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 302.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Natural Resources:
Amendment No. 787.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 6 and adding new sections designated sections 1 through 29, and the leadlines of repealed sections, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
"Section 1. Chapter 445A of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the provisions set forth as sections 2 to 24, inclusive, of this act.
Sec. 2. As used in sections 2 to 24, inclusive, of this act, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in sections 3 to 14, inclusive, of this act, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Sec. 3. "Account for the revolving fund" means the account created pursuant to section 16 of this act to finance the construction of projects.
Sec. 4. "Account for set-aside programs" means the account created pursuant to section 16 of this act to fund activities, other than projects, authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act pursuant to sections 19 and 20 of this act.
Sec. 5. "Administrator" means the administrator of the division.
Sec. 6. "Board" means the state board of health.
Sec. 7. "Construction" includes:
1. Preliminary planning to determine the feasibility of a project;
2. Engineering, architectural, legal, environmental, fiscal or economic investigations or studies, surveys, designs, plans, working drawings, specifications or procedures that comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act, and regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and
3. Other necessary actions related to a project including the erection, building, acquisition, alteration, remodeling, improvement or extension of a project, or the inspection or supervision of any item set forth in this section.
Sec. 8. "Division" means the health division of the department of human resources.
Sec. 9. "Federal grant" means money authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act to:
1. Create a revolving fund to assist public water systems to finance the costs of facilities needed to achieve or maintain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto and to protect public health; and
2. Fund set-aside programs authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Sec. 10. "Project" means the initial construction, or renovation, modification or expansion, of portions of a public water system for:
1. The impoundment, collection, pumping, treatment, storage or distribution of water;
2. Increasing, sustaining or reducing water pressure; or
3. The supervision, monitoring, administration, management, operation or maintenance of the water system, including acquisition of water rights,
subject to any restrictions set forth in the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Sec. 11. "Public water system" means a system, regardless of ownership, that provides the general public with piped water for human consumption, if the system has 15 or more connections used by residents of the state throughout the year or regularly serves 25 or more persons for 60 or more days a year. The term includes:
1. A facility for the collection, pumping, treatment, storage or distribution of water which is controlled by the operator of the system and used primarily in connection with the system; and
2. A facility for the collection or storage before treatment of water which is not controlled by the operator of the system but is used primarily in connection with the system.
Sec. 12. "Safe Drinking Water Act" means 42 U.S.C. §§ 300f et seq., as amended.
Sec. 13. "Small water system" means a public water system serving less than 10,000 persons.
Sec. 14. "State securities" means securities of the kinds described in NRS 349.198 authorized to be issued in the name and on behalf of the state upon the authorization of the administrator.
Sec. 15. The legislature finds and declares that any state securities issued pursuant to section 24 of this act are necessary for the protection and preservation of the property and natural resources of this state and for the purpose of obtaining the benefits thereof, and their issuance constitutes an exercise of the authority conferred by the second paragraph of section 3 of article 9 of the constitution of the State of Nevada.
Sec. 16. 1. The account to finance the construction of projects, to be known as the account for the revolving fund, is hereby created in the state treasury.
2. The account to fund activities, other than projects, authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act, to be known as the account for set-aside programs, is hereby created in the state treasury.
3. The money in the account for the revolving fund and the account for set-aside programs may be used only for the purposes set forth in the Safe Drinking Water Act.
4. All claims against the account for the revolving fund and the account for set-aside programs must be paid as other claims against the state are paid.
5. The faith of the state is hereby pledged that the money in the account for the revolving fund and the account for set-aside programs will not be used for purposes other than those authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Sec. 17. 1. The interest and income earned on money in the account for the revolving fund and the account for set-aside programs must be credited to the account for the revolving fund and the account for set-aside programs, respectively.
2. All payments of principal and interest on all loans made to a public water system and all proceeds from the sale, refunding or prepayment of obligations of a public water system acquired or loans made in carrying out the purposes of the account for the revolving fund must be deposited in the state treasury for credit to the account for the revolving fund.
3. The division may accept gifts, appropriations from the state general fund, contributions, grants and bequests of money from any public or private source. The money so accepted must be deposited in the state treasury for credit to the account for the revolving fund, or the account for set-aside programs, and can be used to provide money from the state to match the federal grant, as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
4. Amounts deposited in the account for the revolving fund, including repayments of principal and interest on loans, and interest and income earned on money in the account for the revolving fund, may be used only for providing or guaranteeing loans or as a source of reserve and security for leveraged loans, except that repayments of interest on loans, and interest and income earned on money in the account for the revolving fund, may be used to secure the sale of state securities or otherwise be pledged to provide money from the state to match the federal grant, as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
5. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, only federal money deposited in a separate subaccount of the account for the revolving fund, including repayments of principal and interest on loans made solely from federal money, and interest and income earned on federal money in the account for the revolving fund, may be used to benefit public water systems not governmentally owned.
6. In addition to the sources described in subsection 5, the proceeds of state securities that are solely secured by and solely payable from one or more of the sources set forth in subsection 5 may be used to benefit public water systems not governmentally owned.
Sec. 18. 1. The division shall:
(a) Use the money in the account for the revolving fund and the account for set-aside programs for the purposes set forth in the Safe Drinking Water Act.
(b) Determine whether public water systems which receive money or other assistance from the account for the revolving fund or the account for set-aside programs comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
2. The division may:
(a) Prepare and enter into required agreements with the Federal Government for the acceptance of grants of money for the account for the revolving fund and the account for set-aside programs.
(b) Bind itself to terms of the required agreements.
(c) Accept grants made pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act.
(d) Manage the account for the revolving fund and the account for set-aside programs in accordance with the requirements and objectives of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
(e) Provide services relating to management and administration of the account for the revolving fund and the account for set-aside programs, including the preparation of any agreement, plan or report.
(f) Perform, or cause to be performed by the Nevada Rural Water Association or other agencies or organizations through interagency agreement, contract or memorandum of understanding, set-aside programs pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300j-12 of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
3. The division shall not:
(a) Commit any money in the account for the revolving fund for expenditure for the purposes set forth in section 19 of this act; or
(b) Establish the priorities for determining which public water systems will receive money or other assistance from the account for the revolving fund,
without obtaining the prior approval of the board for financing water projects.
Sec. 19. 1. Except as otherwise provided in sections 17 and 20 of this act, money in the account for the revolving fund may be used only to:
(a) Make loans at or below the market rate to public water systems for the construction of projects.
(b) Buy or refinance at or below the market rate the obligations of public water systems if:
(1) The project for which the obligations were incurred complies with the Safe Drinking Water Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and
(2) The obligations were incurred after July 1, 1993.
(c) Guarantee or purchase insurance for local obligations, including nongovernmental debt or municipal debt, if the action would improve access to credit or reduce the rate of interest applicable to the obligation.
(d) Arrange for the sale of state securities, including state securities issued to provide money from the state to match the federal grant, as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act, if the net proceeds from the sale of those state securities are deposited in the account for the revolving fund.
2. Money in the account for set-aside programs may be used only to fund set-aside programs authorized by the Safe Drinking Water Act. Money in the account for set-aside programs may be transferred to the account for the revolving fund pursuant to the Safe Drinking Water Act.
3. A public water system which requests a loan or other financial assistance must demonstrate that it has:
(a) Complied with the Safe Drinking Water Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto; or
(b) Agreed to take actions that are needed to ensure that it has the capability to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
4. Funding from the account for the revolving fund may not be given to an existing public water system unless it has the technical, managerial and financial capability to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. A new public water system, to receive such funding, must demonstrate that it has the technical, managerial and financial capability to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Sec. 20. 1. The administrator shall not:
(a) Spend more than 4 percent of the federal grant for a set-aside program for administration pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300j-12(g)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act;
(b) Spend more than 10 percent of the federal grant for a set-aside program for activities authorized pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300j-12(g)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act if matched equally by the state;
(c) Spend more than 2 percent of the federal grant for a set-aside program for technical assistance to small water systems pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300j-12(g)(2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act; or
(d) Spend more than 15 percent of the federal grant for a set-aside program for activities authorized pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300j-12(k) of the Safe Drinking Water Act.
2. The administrator may impose and collect a fee from each public water system that receives a loan or other financial assistance from the account for the revolving fund or the account for set-aside programs. The fee must be used to defray the costs of administering the account for the revolving fund or the account for set-aside programs.
3. If the administrator imposes a fee pursuant to subsection 2, the board shall adopt regulations establishing the amount of the fee to be collected.
Sec. 21. The administrator may employ any legal, fiscal, engineering and other expert services necessary to carry out his duties pursuant to sections 2 to 24, inclusive, of this act.
Sec. 22. 1. The board shall adopt such regulations as are necessary relating to the environmental review required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
2. Each public water system which receives money from the account for the revolving fund shall prepare an environmental assessment which complies with the regulations adopted by the board and submit it to the division for review.
3. The division shall review each such assessment.
Sec. 23. The board may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 2 to 24, inclusive, of this act.
Sec. 24. 1. The administrator may authorize the state treasurer to issue, sell or deliver state securities as general obligations or secured by pledged revenue if viable to carry out the purposes of the account for the revolving fund, or to provide money from the state to match the federal grant as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
2. If the administrator authorizes the issuance of state securities, the state treasurer may:
(a) Sue and be sued to establish or enforce any right arising out of a project receiving financial assistance or of any state securities issued pursuant to this authorization;
(b) Acquire and hold municipal securities, and exercise all of the rights of holders of those securities;
(c) Sell or otherwise dispose of municipal securities and assets acquired in connection with those securities, unless limited by any agreement which relates to the securities;
(d) Make contracts and execute all necessary or convenient instruments;
(e) Accept grants of money from the Federal Government, the state, any agency or political subdivision thereof, or any other person;
(f) Adopt financial regulations relating to projects receiving financial assistance and the administration of those projects;
(g) Employ for himself or for any public water system, any necessary legal, fiscal, engineering and other expert services in connection with projects receiving financial assistance and with the authorization, sale and issuance of state securities, and the purchase of municipal securities or nongovernmental debt;
(h) Enter into agreements and arrangements consistent with sections 2 to 24, inclusive, of this act concerning the authorization, sale and issuance of state securities and the purchase of municipal securities or nongovernmental debt;
(i) Require, as appropriate to secure a nongovernmental debt, enhancements of credit or the pledge of any variety of collateral or other types of security, such as corporate or personal guarantees; and
(j) Undertake other matters which he determines to be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of sections 2 to 24, inclusive, of this act.
3. The money in the account for the revolving fund which is available for the payment of the interest and installments of principal on the state securities must be pledged as the primary source for the payment of the state securities. The full faith and credit of the state may be pledged as additional security for the payment of the state securities.
Sec. 25. NRS 349.986 is hereby amended to read as follows:
349.986The state board of finance shall issue general obligation bonds of the State of Nevada in the face amount of not more than [$25,000,000] $40,000,000 to support the purposes of the program. The net proceeds from the sale of the bonds must be deposited in the fund. The bonds must be redeemed through the consolidated bond interest and redemption fund.
Sec. 26. NRS 349.970, 349.971, 349.972, 349.973, 349.974, 349.975, 349.976 and 349.978 are hereby repealed.
Sec. 27. The state treasurer shall transfer any balance remaining unexpended on June 30, 1997, in the revolving fund to finance capital improvements to community water systems to the account for the revolving fund created pursuant to section 16 of this act.
Sec. 28. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to the health division of the department of human resources the sum of $750,000 to carry out the provisions of sections 1 to 24, inclusive, of this act.
2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 1999, and reverts to the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have been made.
Sec. 29. This act becomes effective upon passage and approval or on June 30, 1997, whichever occurs earlier.

LEADLINES OF REPEALED SECTIONS

349.970Definitions.
349.971Program to provide loans to suppliers of water.
349.972Powers and duties of board for financing water projects: Administration of program; adoption of regulations; imposition of administrative fee.
349.973Loans limited to systems in operation on July 3, 1991; preference for smaller systems; sole discretion of board to make loans; administration of federal money.
349.974Fund to finance capital improvements to community water systems: Creation; use; payment of claims.
349.975Fund to finance capital improvements to community water systems: Deposit of money; interest and income credited to fund.
349.976Revenue bonds.
349.978Applicability of certain provisions governing financing of water projects.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

"An Act relating to water systems; establishing procedures for the acceptance by this state of subsidies under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act; increasing the amount of general obligation bonds that may be issued to provide grants to publicly owned water systems for capital improvements; repealing the authority of the board for financing water projects to make loans to community water systems for capital improvements; making an appropriation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
"Summary--Provides for acceptance of subsidies under Safe Drinking Water Act. (BDR 40-92)".
Senator Adler moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senators Adler and Raggio.
Senator Raggio requested that his remarks be entered in the Journal.
After reviewing Amendment No. 787, I feel it is no longer necessary to re-refer Senate Bill No. 302 to the Committee on Finance.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 465.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Taxation:
Amendment No. 765.
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 15, by deleting "1997." and inserting "1998.".
Senator Rhoads moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Rhoads.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 36.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Transportation:
Amendment No. 718.
Amend sec. 5, page 2, line 41, after "effect]" by inserting "issued,".
Amend sec. 5, page 3, by deleting line 1 and inserting:
"(a) The name [and] or identification number of each insured named in the".
Amend sec. 6, page 3, line 23, after "been" by inserting "issued,".
Amend sec. 6, page 5, line 28, after "of " by inserting:
"verification of insurance by the department pursuant to".
Senator O'Donnell moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator O'Donnell.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Joint Resolution No. 8.
Resolution read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Natural Resources:
Amendment No. 749.
Amend the preamble of the resolution, page 1, by deleting lines 15 through 17 and inserting:
"Whereas, During the 105th session of Congress, Senator Richard H. Bryan, for himself and Senator Harry Reid, introduced the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1997 in the United States Senate and Representative John Ensign introduced the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1997 in the United States House of Representatives; and
Whereas, The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1997 provides that certain proceeds from the sale of public land in Clark County may be used for the acquisition of environmentally sensitive land in the State of Nevada, with priority given to lands located in Clark County; and
Whereas, The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1997 provides that before initiating efforts to acquire land pursuant to the Act, the Secretary of the Interior or Secretary of Agriculture must consult with the State of Nevada, the local government within whose jurisdiction the land is located and other interested persons concerning the necessity of making the acquisition, the potential impacts on the state and local government and other appropriate aspects of the acquisition; and
Whereas, It is the understanding of the Legislature of the State of Nevada that actions will not be taken pursuant to the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1997 in such a manner as to have an adverse effect on the sparsely populated and rural counties of the State of Nevada; now therefore, be it".
Senator Rhoads moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Rhoads.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING

Senate Bill No. 24.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 24:
Yeas -- 21.
Nays -- None.
Senate Bill No. 24 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 350.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 350:
Yeas -- 21.
Nays -- None.
Senate Bill No. 350 having received a two-thirds majority, Mr. President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 363.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 363:
Yeas -- 21.
Nays -- None.
Senate Bill No. 363 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Assembly Bill No. 69.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Augustine, Shaffer and O'Connell.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 69:
Yeas -- 21.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 69 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Assembly Bill No. 117.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Neal, O'Donnell and O'Connell.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 117:
Yeas -- 21.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 117 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Consideration of Assembly Amendments

Senate Bill No. 230.
The following Assembly amendment was read:
Amendment No. 689.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sec. 3 as sec. 4 and adding a new section designated sec. 3, following sec. 2, to read as follows:
"Sec. 3. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to the real estate division of the department of business and industry the sum of $13,607 for costs related to the administration of examinations.
2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1 must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 1997, and reverts to the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have been made.".
Amend sec. 3, page 2, by deleting line 29 and inserting:
"Sec. 4. 1. This section and section 3 of this act become effective upon passage and approval or on June 30, 1997, whichever occurs earlier.
2. Sections 1 and 2 of this act become effective on July 1, 1997.".
Amend the title of the bill, third line, after "division;" by inserting:
"making an appropriation;".
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate concur in the Assembly amendment to Senate Bill No. 230.
Remarks by Senator Raggio.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered enrolled.

Signing of Bills and Resolutions

There being no objections, the President and Secretary signed Senate Bills Nos. 44, 129, 192, 244, 351, 364; Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 51; Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 46.

GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR

On request of Senator Augustine, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Scott D. Ober.

On request of Senator Jacobsen, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Superintendent Pendery Clark, Doctor Pauline Moley, Mrs. Pam Gilmartin, John Soderman, Linda Class, Mrs. Holland-Jones, Betsy Palmer and the following students from the C. C. Meneley Elementary School: Jessie Kizer, Amber Dimmitt, Kody Kiltz, Jason Altig, Jenna Barron, Sam Huff, Heather Williams, Brian Dixon, Lisa Raker, Karl Bingel, Cassandra Calvillo, Megan Crowe, Kaitlyn White and Dustin Valdes and the following students from the G. L. Scarselli Elementary School: Whitney Biaggi, Will Whipple, Danielle Gurzi, Shelly Guzman, Matt Lee, Patty Knutson, Christina Bradshaw, Travis Clanton, Ellie Keene, Rickey Hoskin, Cheryl Nicoll, Steven Jackson, Colleen McConnell, Summer Carter, Jessica Weisser, Curtis Hohenstein, Nate Walsh, Cody Krueger and Matthew Sell.

On request of Senator O'Connell, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Jennifer Wyble, Joylene Goddard, Kelly Krapf, Sharron Gardner, Shiloh Howard, Marie Erwin, Melissa Andres, Jenee Conway, Kristen Durrwachter, Aja Fegert, Amanda Gunderson, Bina Desai, Shana Hansman, Teresa Benitez and Cara Basso.

On request of Senator Porter, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kimberly Bowler.

On request of Senator Titus, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Hope Goffsteen.

Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at 10:30 a.m.
Motion carried.

Senate adjourned at 12:24 p.m.

Approved:

Lonnie L. Hammargren, M.D.

President of the Senate

Attest: Janice L. Thomas
Secretary of the Senate