NEVADA LEGISLATURE

Sixty-ninth Session, 1997
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SENATE DAILY JOURNAL
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THE EIGHTY-NINTH DAY
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Carson City (Friday), April 18, 1997

Senate called to order at 9:35 a.m.
President pro Tempore Jacobsen presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Senator Rhoads, who was excused.

Prayer by The Reverend Lary Rothchild.
Heavenly Father, be with each of us this day as we perform to the limits of our abilities those tasks which You have appointed for each of us.

Amen.

Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.

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

MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY

Assembly Chamber, Carson City, April 17, 1997

To the Honorable the Senate:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 27.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Assembly Bills Nos. 55, 231.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed, as amended, Assembly Bill No. 29.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 16.

Jacqueline Sneddon

Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 16--Declares the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the State of Nevada.
Whereas, Child abuse is one of the leading concerns of our country and this state; and
Whereas, In 1995, approximately 2,000,000 reports of maltreatment were investigated nationwide, involving almost 3,000,000 children, 1,000,000 of which were substantiated; and
Whereas, Approximately 18,000 children each year are permanently disabled from abuse and neglect; and
Whereas, It is estimated that 2,000 infants and young children under 4 years of age die from maltreatment each year, more than five children every day, and it is believed that the actual number of fatalities may be much higher; and
Whereas, Maltreatment may take the form of physical, emotional or medical neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment, congenital drug addiction and threats of harm; and
Whereas, The abuse of drugs and alcohol and the cycle of domestic violence have been proven to be leading factors in child abuse and neglect; and
Whereas, Statistical research indicates that a child who has suffered abuse has a greater overall risk of perpetuating the cycle of domestic violence, of exhibiting delinquent behavior and of committing a violent crime, and, therefore, early intervention is of prime importance to the child and the family, as well as to society; and
Whereas, Because children are uniquely vulnerable, with voices that are seldom heard, society has a responsibility to intervene on their behalf and to speak for them; and
Whereas, Every concerned adult in our community should know the signs and symptoms of child abuse and be ready and willing to report suspected child abuse to the proper authorities; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the 69th session of the Nevada Legislature recognizes the importance of the family and our commitment to the safety and well-being of all children; and be it further
Resolved, That parent education programs, home visitation programs, family mentoring programs and public awareness campaigns are an important part of addressing child abuse and neglect; and be it further
Resolved, That the month of April is hereby declared Child Abuse Prevention Month and that the residents of Nevada are encouraged to display a blue ribbon on their clothing or car antennas to increase public awareness and promote prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Senator Rawson moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Senator Rawson.
Senator Rawson requested that his remarks be entered in the Journal.
Thank you, Mr. President. When I first entered legislative service in 1985, we processed a bill that year creating the Child Protection Law in Nevada. There has been tremendous effort and strides made in protecting the rights and the lives of children. It is easy to forget that at the turn of the century, children had to be given protection in the animal control facilities because there were no facilities available for the protection of children. It really was only a short time ago. We forget that the lack of child labor laws helped to maintain a life expectancy of 41 years.
If we were to look at the entire history of civilization, we could say there was no progress in the area of child protection until our time. In a lighter manner, within the lifetime of the members of the Senate, we have seen a significant change. Before Senator Raggio, there was terrible abuse and neglect. After Senator Raggio, there has been concern and care for child protection. I don't mean to say that we are less than serious about the remembrance of this month and what it represents for the children and the families of our great state, and I'm happy to recommend adoption of ACR No. 16 to the entire body for their support. Thank you.
Resolution adopted.

INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

By Senator Porter:
Senate Bill No. 315--An Act making appropriations to the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety for the establishment and maintenance of a branch office in Mesquite; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Porter moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.

By Senators Porter, Augustine, Adler, Coffin, Jacobsen, James, Mathews, Neal, Raggio, Rawson, Regan, Schneider, Titus, Washington and Wiener:
Senate Bill No. 316--An Act relating to educational personnel; requiring the boards of trustees of school districts to establish and carry out plans for the training and certification of certain teachers and other licensed educational personnel in the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation; clarifying that teachers and other licensed educational personnel who are certified in the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are not liable for civil damages resulting from the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in good faith under certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Senator Porter moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Judiciary:
Senate Bill No. 317--An Act relating to taxation; providing for the creation of a gaming district in certain larger counties for the aggregation and redistribution of certain local license fees; requiring a proportionate decrease in the rate of property tax levied by certain cities and towns located in the district; prohibiting the reduction of certain license fees; 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. 318--An Act relating to gaming; authorizing a gaming establishment that holds a nonrestricted license to relocate into a redevelopment area under certain circumstances; 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. 29.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Human Resources and Facilities.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 55.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 231.
Senator Rawson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Motion carried.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Senator Augustine moved that Senate Bill No. 140 be taken from the General File and placed on the Secretary's desk.
Motion carried.

SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT

Senate Bill No. 170.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Finance:
Amendment No. 191.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 2, by deleting "$222,424" and inserting "$166,971".
Senator Raggio moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Raggio.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 176.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Finance:
Amendment No. 192.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 2, by deleting "$248,540" and inserting "$442,347".
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting line 4 and inserting:
"Services Program and at the Nevada Mental Health Institute. This appropriation is supplemental to the appropriations made to the Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services Program and the Nevada Mental Health Institute by section".
Amend the title of the bill, third line, by deleting "Program;" and inserting:

"Program and at the Nevada Mental Health Institute;".
Amend the summary of the bill, third line, by deleting "Program;" and inserting:
"Program and at Nevada Mental Health Institute.".
Senator Raggio moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Raggio.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 186.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 216.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Finance:
Amendment No. 189.
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. The provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 354.599 do not apply to any additional expenses of a local government that are related to the provisions of this act.".
Senator Raggio moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Senator Raggio.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 95.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING

Senate Bill No. 102.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 102:
Yeas -- 20.
Nays -- None.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 102 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 164.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Neal and O'Connell.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 164:
Yeas -- 20.
Nays -- None.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 164 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 178.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 178:
Yeas -- 20.
Nays -- None.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 178 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 202.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 202:
Yeas -- 18.
Nays -- O'Connell, Townsend--2.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 202 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 217.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 217:
Yeas -- 20.
Nays -- None.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 217 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 221.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Coffin, O'Donnell, Raggio, Regan and Adler.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 221:
Yeas -- 20.
Nays -- None.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 221 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 230.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 230:
Yeas -- 17.
Nays -- James, O'Connell, Townsend--3.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 230 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 232.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Senators Neal and McGinness.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 232:
Yeas -- 19.
Nays -- None.
Not voting -- Townsend.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 232 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 244.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 244:
Yeas -- 19.
Nays -- Augustine.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 244 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

Senate Bill No. 272.
Bill read third time.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 272:
Yeas -- 19.
Nays -- O'Connell.
Excused -- Rhoads.
Senate Bill No. 272 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. President pro Tempore declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Assembly.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Senator Raggio moved that Assembly Bills Nos. 4, 8, 101, 105, 107, 108, 127, 130, 202; Assembly Joint Resolution No. 4, be taken from the General File and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SIGNING OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

There being no objections, the President and Secretary signed Senate Bill No. 61; Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 14.

GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR

On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate Chamber for this day was extended to Bill Galston, Patrick Hayward and Greg Giordano.

Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Monday, April 21, 1997 at 10:45 a.m.
Motion carried.

Senate adjourned at 10:39 a.m.

Approved:

Lawrence E. Jacobsen

President pro Tempore of the Senate

Attest: Janice L. Thomas
Secretary of the Senate