Senate called to order at 11:08 a.m.
President pro Tempore Jacobsen presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, The Reverend Catherine Thayer.
O Thou kind Lord! This gathering is turning to Thee. These hearts are radiant with Thy love. These minds and spirits are exhilarated by the message of Thy glad tidings. O Lord! Let this American democracy become glorious in spiritual degrees even as it has aspired to material degrees, and render this just government victorious. Confirm this revered nation to upraise the standard of the oneness of humanity, to promulgate the Most Great Peace, to become thereby most glorious and praiseworthy among all the nations of the world. O God! This American nation is worthy of Thy favors and is deserving of Thy mercy. Make it precious and near to Thee through Thy bounty and bestowal.

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.

Mr. President pro Tempore:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 38, 83, Senate Joint Resolution No. 3 of the 68^th Session, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Ann O'Connell,

Chairman

Mr. President pro Tempore:
Your Committee on Human Resources and Facilities, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 53, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Raymond D. Rawson,

Chairman

Mr. President pro Tempore:
Your Committee on Taxation, to which was referred Senate Joint Resolution No. 14 of the 68^th Session, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Mike McGinness,

Chairman

Mr. President pro Tempore:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 9, 37, 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

Assembly Chamber, Carson City, March 6, 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. 73.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 2, 14.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Assembly Bills Nos. 1, 45.
Jacqueline Sneddon

Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly

By Senator Jacobsen:
Senate Bill No. 199--An Act making an appropriation to the Carson City Fire Department for enhancement of the Northern Nevada Regional Fire Training Facility; 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 Finance:
Senate Bill No. 200--An Act making an appropriation to Division of State Parks of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for park improvement projects; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Finance:
Senate Bill No. 201--An Act making appropriations to the Department of Administration for the implementation of the technology improvement plan for state government; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Finance:
Senate Bill No. 202--An Act making a supplemental appropriation to the Health Division of the Department of Human Resources for the Nevada State Laboratory; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Raggio moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 203--An Act relating to the practice of law; defining the term "practice of law"; revising provisions governing the unauthorized practice of law; providing a penalty; 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. 204--An Act making an appropriation to the First Judicial District of the State of Nevada for the establishment of programs of treatment for the abuse of alcohol or drugs in certain judicial districts; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator James moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 1.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce and Labor.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 45.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.

On request of Senator Augustine, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Sarah McConnell.

On request of Senator Coffin, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kendra Perry.

On request of Senator Jacobsen, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Katie Berdan.

On request of Senator James, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Kelly Booth.

On request of Senator Mathews, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Pamela Nickell.

On request of Senator McGinness, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Shannon Price.

On request of Senator Neal, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Tracy Pierce.

On request of Senator O'Connell, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Jennifer Sturm and Bonnie Stringer.

On request of Senator O'Donnell, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Patricia Neumann, Terri Isares and Kristy Cottrell.

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

On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Aleta Hagman.

On request of Senator Rawson, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Renee Cotrell.

On request of Senator Regan, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Jennifer Poelma.

On request of Senator Rhoads, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Melissa Izatt.

On request of Senator Schneider, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Turner Graham and Jessica Wulfert.

On request of Senator Shaffer, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Jessica Neyman.

On request of Senator Titus, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Aurora Partridge and listed the following organizations who are participating in Grass Roots of Nevada: The Action Network, American Association of University Women, Americans for Mental Health, Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, Church Women United, Great Basin Primary Care Association, League of Women Voters, Maternal and Child Health Care Coalition, University of Nevada-Las Vegas Chapter of the NAACP, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Nevada Nurses Association, Nevada Women's Political Caucus, NEW Project, Nevada Federation of Business and Professional Women, Nevada School Counselors Association, Nevada Women's Lobby, Planned Parenthoods in Nevada, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, Religious Alliance in Nevada, Republican Women of Incline Village, Soroptimists International, Tahoe Women's Services, Toiyabe Chapter of the Sierra Club, University of Nevada-Las Vegas and University of Nevada-Reno students and Washoe Family Care.

On request of Senator Townsend, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Rebekah Stetson.

On request of Senator Washington, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Elise Banpool.

On request of Senator Wiener, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Sarah Morris and Aaron Hinckley.

Senator Rawson moved that the Senate adjourn until Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at 10:30 a.m.
Motion carried.

Senate adjourned at 11:54 a.m.

Approved:

Lawrence E. Jacobsen

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