Carson City (Thursday), January 23, 1997
Senate called to order at 11:16 a.m.
President Hammargren presiding.
Roll called
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, David Camp.
Eternal Spirit, who has promised to lead us into all truth, prepare our hearts and minds for business of this day, that we may behave with true courtesy and honor. Compel us to be just and honest in our dealings. Let our motives be above suspicion. Let our word be our bond. Let Your will be done in us. We pray in Your Holy Name.
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.
By the Committee on Natural Resources:
Senate Joint Resolution No. 5--Expressing the support of the Legislature of the State of Nevada for the relocation or abandonment of the Bravo 16 bombing range located near Fallon, Nevada, if the relocation or abandonment does not impair the ability of the United States Navy to carry out its duties at the Fallon Naval Air Station.
Senator Rhoads moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Natural Resources:
Senate Joint Resolution No.6--Expressing the support of the Nevada Legislature for the sale or other transfer of public land owned by the Federal Government in the Las Vegas Valley if the transfer does not adversely affect sparsely populated and rural counties in Nevada.
Senator Rhoads moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Natural Resources:
Senate Bill No. 25--An Act relating to plans for the use of land; requiring the state land use planning agency to cooperate with appropriate federal agencies in developing certain plans or statements of policy; requiring the agency biennially to prepare and submit a written report to the legislature; repealing the provision that requires the approval of the governor before certain plans or statements of policy of the agency are put into effect; authorizing the planning commission of a city, county or region to include in its master plan a provision concerning the acquisition and use of certain land under federal management; authorizing the commission to request assistance from the division of state lands of the state department of conservation and natural resources in developing the provision; making an appropriation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rhoads moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Natural Resources:
Senate Bill No. 26--An Act relating to public lands; requiring the division of state lands of the state department of conservation and natural resources to establish a pilot program for the management of a resource area located in a county selected by the division and established by the Bureau of Land Management; making an appropriation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Rhoads moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Natural Resources:
Senate Bill No. 27--An Act relating to estrays; expanding the definition of "estray" to include sheep or other animals of the ovine species; authorizing the division of agriculture of the department of business and industry to sell an injured, sick or otherwise debilitated estray under certain circumstances; shortening the period during which an estray must remain unclaimed before it is sold or given a placement or other disposition; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Government Affairs:
Senate Bill No. 28--An Act relating to public purchasing; exempting purchases by local governments of supplies, materials or equipment available from the General Services Administration or another governmental agency from the requirements for competitive bidding; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator O'Connell moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.
By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 29--An Act relating to criminal procedure; providing additional remedies for the collection of delinquent fines; 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 Legislative Affairs and Operations:
Senate Bill No. 30-An Act relating to the legislature; increasing the amount of official stationery and business cards that senators are entitled to receive at the expense of the legislative fund; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Augustine moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Legislative Affairs and Operations.
Motion carried.
Senator Raggio moved that the Senate recess until 6:30 p.m.
Motion carried.
Senate in recess at 11:40 a.m..
At 6:42 p.m.
President Hammargren presiding.
Quorum present.
President Hammargren announced that if there were no objections, the Senate would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Senate in recess at 6:43 p.m.
At 7:01 p.m.
President Hammargren presiding.
The Secretary of the Senate called the Senate roll.
All present except Senators Rawson and Townsend, who were excused.
The Chief Clerk of the Assembly called the Assembly roll.
All present.
The President appointed a Committee on Escort consisting of Senator Shaffer and Assemblyman Segerblom to wait upon Governor Robert J. Miller and escort him to the Assembly Chambers.
The Committee on Escort escorted Governor Robert J. Miller to the rostrum.
The Governor delivered his message as follows:
The Committee on Escort escorted Governor Robert J. Miller to the bar of the Assembly.
Senator O'Donnell moved that the Joint Session be dissolved.
Motion carried.
Joint Session dissolved at 7:50 p.m.
At 7:52 p.m.
President Hammargren presiding.
Quorum present.
On request of Senator Rhoads, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Paul Enos.
Senator Jacobsen moved that the Senate adjourn until Monday, January 27, 1997 at 11 a.m.
Motion carried.
Senate adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
Approved:
LONNIE L. HAMMARGREN, M.D.
President of the Senate
Attest: Janice L. Thomas
Secretary of the Senate