ASSEMBLY DAILY JOURNAL

NEVADA LEGISLATURE

Sixty-ninth Session, 1997
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ASSEMBLY DAILY JOURNAL
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THE ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY-EIGHTH DAY
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Carson City (Monday), June 16, 1997

Assembly called to order at 11:11 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by the Chaplain, The Reverend Dr. Ken Haskins.
Our loving Heavenly Father, You have given to us a magnificent and beautiful day. We are reminded that every good and perfect gift comes from You. We beseech You to provide for us every gift, talent and ability necessary to perform well the important tasks set before us this day.

Amen.

Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, and the Speaker and Chief Clerk be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions.
Motion carried.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Commerce, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 472, 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 Ways and Means.

Richard Perkins,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 501, 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 Government Affairs.

Douglas A. Bache,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which were referred Assembly Bills Nos. 294, 485, 497; Senate Bill No. 297, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Bernie Anderson,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Concurrent Committee on Judiciary, to which were referred Assembly Bill No. 416; Senate Bill No. 377, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Bernie Anderson,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 265, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Bernie Anderson,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Transportation, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 546, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Vonne Chowning,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which were re-referred Assembly Bill No. 165; Senate Bill No. 15, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Morse Arberry, Jr.,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which were referred Assembly Bills Nos. 217, 218; Senate Bill No. 230, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Morse Arberry, Jr.,

Chairman

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Carson City, June 13, 1997

To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed Assembly Bill No. 422.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed Assembly Joint Resolution No. 11.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 23.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed, as amended, Senate Bills Nos. 156, 367, 398.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed, Senate Bills Nos. 401, 431, 440.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day appointed Senators Porter, McGinness and Titus as a first Committee on Conference concerning Senate Bill No. 128.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day appointed Senators McGinness, Washington and Adler as a first Committee on Conference concerning Senate Joint Resolution No. 14.

Mary Jo Mongelli

Assistant Secretary of the Senate

Senate Chamber, Carson City, June 16, 1997

To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 51.

Mary Jo Mongelli

Assistant Secretary of the Senate

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assemblyman Anderson moved that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 11 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and placed on the Resolution File.
Motion carried.

In compliance with a notice given on a previous day, Assemblyman Manendo moved that the vote whereby Assembly Bill No. 536 was refused passage be reconsidered.
Motion carried.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that the Assembly recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Motion carried.

Assembly in recess at 11:24 a.m.

ASSEMBLY IN SESSION

At 11:25 a.m.
Madam Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Quorum present.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

By Assemblymen Amodei, Anderson, Arberry, Bache, Berman, Braunlin, Buckley, Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Close, Collins, de Braga, Dini, Ernaut, Evans, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Gustavson, Herrera, Hettrick, Hickey, Humke, Koivisto, Krenzer, Lambert, Lee, Manendo, Marvel, Mortenson, Neighbors, Nolan, Ohrenschall, Parks, Perkins, Price, Sandoval, Segerblom, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 11--Memorializing former Speaker of the Assembly and Mayor of the City of Sparks, Chester S. "Chet" Christensen.
Whereas, On March 2, 1997, the State of Nevada was saddened by the passing of Chester S. Christensen, a man whose service in state government spanned four decades; and
Whereas, Chet Christensen was born in April of 1916 to James and Mary Estella Rawson of Ogden, Utah; and
Whereas, After attending Weber College on a music scholarship, Chet Christensen moved to northern Nevada where he was a member of the Reno Lions Club Quartet, performed as a singer in nightclubs and on radio, worked as a fireman for the Southern Pacific Railroad out of Sparks and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, Truckee Lodge 19; and
Whereas, Chet Christensen became Assemblyman Christensen in 1949, serving seven terms, including one term, 1955, as Speaker Pro Tempore and two terms, 1959 and 1961, as Speaker of the Assembly, and retiring on June 12, 1963, to take up the post of Mayor of the City of Sparks, whose residents knew him as the "Singing Mayor"; and
Whereas, During his time as an Assemblyman and Mayor, Chet Christensen's leadership was exemplified through legislation to regulate the gaming industry and to establish Nevada's program for aid to dependent children, as well as the creation of the first office of city manager in the State of Nevada and a wide array of other positive legacies for the residents of this state; and
Whereas, In 1975, friends and colleagues within the Nevada Legislature welcomed back Assemblyman Christensen for an eighth term of service in the Assembly; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the State of Nevada grieves the passing of Chester S. Christensen and expresses its gratitude for his many years of service; and be it further
Resolved, That the State of Nevada extends its sincere condolence to the Christensen family on the loss of both Chet and Odessa Christensen, who preceded Chet in passing by merely 2 weeks; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Richard and Jim Christensen, the surviving sons of Chet and Odessa.
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Anderson, Dini and Price.
Assemblyman Perkins requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblyman Anderson:
Chet Christensen and his wife always opened their home to the people of our community and clearly showed how much they cared about us. My mother told the story of when she first moved to Sparks of going into Reno and listening to Chet sing at the Townhouse where he played at the piano bar.
When I was a young lad growing up in Sparks, Chet Christensen was working with my father on the railroad and was someone that I had the opportunity to speak with. When he became the mayor of the City of Sparks, he served as a role model to people of how someone in public service should behave.
When I decided to run for public office, I would walk my district and come to their home and would always know that I would be received warmly and hospitably. Chet told me there were two principal ideas that assemblymen should keep in mind when the bills became dreadfully long and overly complicated; first, to recognize who would be hurt if we passed this legislation, and second, who would financially move ahead if we passed this legislation. He said that sometimes legislation becomes difficult to deal with, but if you kept those two things in mind, you always made the right choice. Knowing those two things are essential to being a good legislator.
Chet Christensen was the kind of person who wanted to make sure his community was warm. He loved music more than the railroad. He loved life, and he lived it to its fullest. He was a deeply committed religious man and followed the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I know he always looked on that as his primary source of power and strength. In honoring Chet Christensen with this resolution, I think we recognize the best among the best of the people in our society. Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore.
Assemblyman Dini:
Madam Speaker pro Tempore, members of the Assembly. I had the distinct honor of serving with Chet in the 1975 session. He had been in the legislature in the late 1950s, early 1960s, and had made quite a reputation for himself. He was a very dedicated legislator. He was very strong for the working man. He was a railroader and on this floor stood up and expressed his views concerning the working men and women in this state. The fact is I was the Majority Leader, I think in 1975, and Chet knew a lot about operating procedures. In fact, he guided me quite a bit in my performance of my duties. He came from the old school when a man's word was his word. I really enjoyed serving with Chet. Unfortunately, he decided not to come back; he just came back for one session.
He was certainly helpful in these chambers. On Saint Patrick's Day, he sang some awfully nice songs right on the floor. We have some fond memories of him, and we extend our sympathies to the family. I know it has been a tough year for you. Please accept our sympathy and deepest desire for you to continue to have your happy families. Thank you.
Assemblyman Price:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. I, too, had the pleasure and the honor of serving with Chet. In 1975 when I first started, Chet was here and would sing those beautiful songs. To some degree, Chet was responsible for me learning about Nevada outside of Las Vegas. Chet was supported very strongly by labor, and most of you know that I came from a union into this position. That year, Chet was vying to become Speaker of the Assembly. The unions were supporting him, and so I supported Chet. Chet was not appointed, but as a result, I was appointed to the Agriculture Committee, which was a very important committee to North Las Vegas, and I had an opportunity to travel around the state and learn about our state's rural areas.
Chet was a wonderful legislator, a fine person, and I am sorry he is not with us any longer, but I am so happy that we are remembering him as he should be remembered.
Assemblyman Anderson:
On behalf of the Assembly, I would like to present Chet's two sons, Richard and Jim, who are here with me today, and their wives, Linda and Linda, the resolution. We thank you and feel with you a great loss to the people of the State of Nevada. If you will please recognize the Christensens.
Resolution adopted.
Assemblyman Anderson moved that all rules be suspended and that Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 11 be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Motion carried unanimously.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 51.
Assemblyman Amodei moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Amodei, Ernaut, Anderson, Dini, Marvel, Krenzer, Segerblom and Carpenter.
Assemblyman Perkins requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblyman Amodei:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. It is a pleasure for me to rise in support of this resolution today. Miss Guild, as she was first known to a member of my family, which was my mother, was my mother's first-grade teacher in the Gold Hill School. To let you know that some things don't change, my mother had her as a teacher because they needed one more student to keep the school open; they were playing with the distributive school account even then. As I grew up, my mom began to clue me in on what was going on here and I met some of her Marjorie's sons, who we'll talk about a little bit later. Mom had nothing but glowing things to say about the then-Miss Guild before she hooked up with that nefarious newspaper guy from Ely who finally got her squared away and brought her back to Carson for the rest of her life. I hope that you support the resolution.
Assemblyman Ernaut:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. I stand in support of SCR 51. I had the occasion to meet Marjorie during my first campaign. Only about 15 percent of my district is in Carson City. Although I'd been here quite a long time, I was pretty unfamiliar with the inner workings and the ancestral web of Carson City; as a community, it is very close knit. A very sage piece of advice was given to me and that was to go see Marjorie Russell. I called her a couple of weeks in advance, and I went over on a Saturday. She had this beautiful porch in the back of her house. She was attending to her rose bushes and had a big glass of ice tea. She "kicked the tires on me" for about two hours before I passed the muster of her being able to say that she supported me. That always meant a lot to me. She was one of the nicest people around. I would check in with her and give her a call now and again to update her on my progress. She was a truly beautiful soul; never had a bad thing to say about anybody; and I certainly think she'll be missed. I know I miss her personally.
Assemblyman Anderson:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. I, too, rise in support of the resolution. Although I'm more familiar with her sons, since we went to college together, I am mindful of making a presentation to a group of elementary students several years ago on the inner workings of the electoral college. A young lady approached me, I believe David's daughter, and indicated that she was a Russell, and asked if I knew her grandmother. I recognized that the grandchild, although impressed by having a governor in the family, really knew that the power rested with the grandmother. That was what the young lady was more concerned about; so clearly, if the grandchild knows where the real power is, this resolution clearly speaks to it too.
Assemblyman Dini:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. I certainly want to rise in support of the resolution. I guess my association with the Guild family is from a long, long time ago. In fact, my son still owns the house that Judge Guild had in Yerington, so this is a rather historical moment. I knew Mrs. Russell casually. Most of my knowledge has been with Clark Guild, Jr., who has been around these halls for many, many years.
Mrs. Russell needs to be remembered for her efforts in the State Museum. We would not have the State Museum here in Carson City had it not been for her hard work. She served 22 years on the board of trustees of the Museum. I must commend the fine family that she raised; they're all outstanding people, and we're very proud of that name. Her husband, Governor Russell, was a fine, down-to-earth man. I remember him coming to Yerington when he was governor to give the trophies at the hard-top races one afternoon--my car won, of course. He took the day off and came out there and presented trophies.
We are proud of the heritage and the memories that the Guild family and the Russell family bring to all of us. Thank you.
Assemblyman Marvel:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. I, too, rise in support of SCR 51. When you get to be one of the oldtimers, even older than Speaker Dini, I think you've known the Russell and the Guild families practically all of your life. There have been many, many pleasant associations, but what you can say about the mother and the aunt of these fine young gentlemen back there is that she was a gracious lady and a most gracious First Lady, and I think we all owe a debt of gratitude to both the Guild families and the Russell families for all they have done, what they are doing now, and I'm sure, what their progeny will do in the future.
Assemblywoman Krenzer:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. In my family history, the Guild family also plays a role. In 1924, my grandmother had a birthday party for my Uncle Ray, and the Guild home was kitty-corner to our home. She spoke often of the beautiful Guild children and what a fine family and what a beautiful mother Marjorie's mother was and her father, Judge Guild, and what an honor it was for our family to have them at my uncle's birthday party. I rise in support of SCR 51 in memory of a fine, beautiful woman and a great family.
Assemblywoman Segerblom:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. My father and Judge Guild were great friends and belonged to the same lodge and spent a lot of time touring this area taking part in that lodge. My father memorized every position in the lodge in case anyone was absent, and they had a great time. Marjorie was a wonderful person. I served on the Nevada Museum Board with her before I was elected. Of course, I went to college with her brother, and I know her nephew Joe very well. Wonderful family, the Russells and the Guilds. Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore.
Assemblyman Carpenter:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. I stand in support of SCR 51. As the resolution mentions, the Russell family represented White Pine County for many years. I remember when I was growing up in White Pine County, my uncles always spoke very highly of the Russell family and how well White Pine County was represented in the Assembly and the Senate. After the "family" became governor, I think it's all right to say that rural Nevada was always very well represented by the Russell family, and I just want to add my support to the resolution.
Assemblyman Amodei:
In true Russell fashion, they've already been over to the Senate to get the actual resolution, taking care of business that way. Let me introduce the folks here from the family. First, Marjorie Russell's nephew, who you all know as the crusader for truth and justice in county formation in Nevada, Mr. Joe Guild. Next, if I might, Madam Speaker pro Tempore, if you'll look through the resolution you'll see that there were five Russell children. I think probably the two best are the ones who got the heck away from the three that are here with me today. Virginia and Craig went to Dallas and New York, which is probably far enough away, because with me I have the icon of understanding for wanna-be political types in Carson. The oldest son, Clark, is the one who coined a famous phrase when I decided to run for public office. When we were at a dinner one night he said, "I didn't ask you to run and I'm not giving you any money." Next to him is David, one of the twins who will always have a soft spot in my heart because even though he golfs right handed, he makes me look like a good left-handed golfer. Last, but not least is, I hope not one of my former law partners, but one of my present law partners, Todd, who I believe set the record for worst driving record by a child of the governor while Governor Russell was in office. Would you please make them all welcome.
Resolution adopted.

By the Committee on Taxation:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 46--Acknowledging the 782nd anniversary of the Magna Carta.
Whereas, On June 15, 1215, King John of England, after meeting with his barons to discuss their grievances, was compelled to accept the Magna Carta at Runnymede Meadow beside the Thames River, 20 miles southwest of London, to avoid a civil war; and
Whereas, The principles set forth in the Magna Carta are widely recognized as the source of the Anglo-American tradition of law and have had a profound influence on rights and freedoms in Great Britain, the United States and much of the rest of the world; and
Whereas, In 1957, the American Bar Association dedicated the first memorial at Runnymede in recognition of the broad importance of the Magna Carta; and
Whereas, In 1965, Queen Elizabeth dedicated a memorial to President John F. Kennedy on 3 acres of land at Runnymede, which she bestowed upon the people of the United States; and
Whereas, The governments of the United States and the State of Nevada were founded upon the principles of the Magna Carta, the great charter of English and American liberty; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the Nevada Legislature hereby acknowledges the 782nd anniversary of the Magna Carta this 15th day of June 1997.
Assemblyman Price moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Price and Goldwater.
Assemblyman Perkins requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblyman Price:
Thank you. As those of you who have been here a few years will recall, we take the occasion when we have been in session this long to recognize the anniversary of the Magna Carta, which, of course, was kind of the beginning of democracy as we know it and as it has developed today. While yesterday was actually the 782^nd anniversary of the signing of that document, we are here today, and I hope we'll recognize its importance after these many years.
Assemblyman Goldwater:
Thank you, Madam Speaker pro Tempore. I rise in very strong support of ACR 46. I think the 782^nd anniversary of anything is important.
Resolution adopted.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that the Assembly recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Motion carried.

Assembly in recess at 11:47 a.m.

ASSEMBLY IN SESSION

At 11:48 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Quorum present.

INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 606--An Act making appropriations to the University and Community College System of Nevada for the improvement of education through interactive computer programs; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Ways and Means:
Assembly Bill No. 607--An Act relating to the division of child and family services of the department of human resources; creating certain revolving accounts for the use of the division; providing for the use of the money in the revolving accounts; merging certain gift accounts in the department of human resources' gift fund; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Arberry moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Government Affairs:
Assembly Bill No. 608--An Act relating to metropolitan police departments; providing for the representation of an employee of a metropolitan police department by an attorney or a full-time employee of an employee organization before the civil service board of the department; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Bache moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Labor and Management:
Assembly Bill No. 609--An Act relating to industrial insurance; providing for the electronic transmission of documents related to claims; clarifying the authority of insurers to purchase annuities for the payment of claims; authorizing the manager of the state industrial insurance system to establish a plan for classifying small employers for the purposes of establishing their premiums; revising the provisions governing the financial administration of the system; repealing the provisions authorizing the imposition of a surcharge to ensure the solvency of the system; restricting, for a limited period, the manner in which private carriers may determine premiums for insured employers; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Krenzer moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Labor and Management.
Motion carried.

By Assemblyman Price (by request):
Assembly Bill No. 610--An Act relating to gaming; providing in skeleton form for a royalty on wagering on collegiate sporting events involving collegiate institutions within and outside of Nevada; creating the endowment fund for higher education; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Price moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Taxation:
Assembly Bill No. 611--An Act relating to taxes on retail sales; providing for the submission to the voters of the question whether the Sales and Use Tax Act of 1955 should be amended to impose the tax on sales by local governments and local governmental agencies; imposing analogous taxes on such sales; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Price moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 156.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 367.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Education.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 398.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining.
Motion carried.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assemblyman Perkins moved that for the balance of the session, the reading of the history on Senate bills and resolutions on the Introduction and First Reading File be dispensed with.
Motion carried.

INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

Senate Bill No. 401.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 431.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 440.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining.
Motion carried.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assemblyman Perkins moved that Assembly Bills Nos. 47, 343, 354, 470, 484, 500; Senate Bills Nos. 247, 258 be placed on the General File.
Motion carried.

Assemblyman Anderson moved that Assembly Bill No. 242 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and placed on the General File.
Motion carried.

SECOND READING AND AMENDMENT

Assembly Bill No. 13.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Amendment No. 652.
Amend sec. 3, pages 1 and 2, by deleting lines 5 through 17 on page 1 and lines 1 through 3 on page 2 and inserting:
"State of Nevada, the department shall contract only with a health maintenance organization that has:
(a) Negotiated in good faith with a federally-qualified health center to provide health care services for the health maintenance organization; or
(b) Negotiated in good faith with the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada to provide inpatient and ambulatory services to recipients of Medicaid.
Nothing in this section shall be construed as exempting a federally-qualified health center or the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada from the requirements for contracting with the health maintenance organization.".
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 4, by deleting "4." and inserting "2."
Amend sec. 31, page 16, line 35, by deleting "liens," and inserting "liens and".
Amend sec. 31, page 17, line 9, by deleting "$1,000" and inserting "$2,500".
Amend sec. 39, page 22, by deleting line 21 and inserting:
"Sec. 39. 1. This act becomes effective on July 1, 1997.
2. Section 31 of this act becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 1997.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

"AN ACT relating to state welfare administration; requiring the department of human resources to contract only with certain health maintenance organizations to provide Medicaid managed care; making a technical change replacing the term "assistance to the medically indigent" with "Medicaid" to make the references to Medicaid consistent throughout the Nevada Revised Statutes; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

Assemblyman Herrera moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Herrera.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 184.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 597.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 3 and adding a new section designated section 1, following the enacting clause to read as follows:
"Section 1. Chapter 281 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. The employer of a police officer or fireman may establish a program that allows a police officer or fireman whom it employs who has suffered a catastrophe resulting in temporary total disability, to elect to continue to receive his normal salary for a period of not more than 1 year in lieu of receiving the compensation for the industrial injury or occupational disease for which he is eligible pursuant to chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or 617 of NRS, unless the police officer or fireman has made an election pursuant to NRS 281.390.
2. A program established pursuant to subsection 1:
(a) Must prescribe the conditions pursuant to which a police officer or fireman is eligible to receive his normal salary in accordance with an election pursuant to subsection 1; and
(b) May allow a police officer or fireman to return to light-duty employment or employment modified according to his physical restrictions or limitations and receive his normal salary during the period of his election pursuant to subsection 1.
3. Unless the employer is self-insured or a member of an association of self-insured public or private employers, the employer shall notify the insurer that provides industrial insurance for that employer of the election by a police officer or fireman pursuant to subsection 1. When the police officer or fireman is no longer eligible to receive his normal salary pursuant to such an election, the employer shall notify the insurer so that the insurer may begin paying to the police officer or fireman the benefits, if any, for industrial insurance for which the police officer or fireman is eligible. If the employer is self-insured or a member of an association of self-insured public or private employers and the police officer or fireman is no longer eligible to receive his normal salary in accordance with an election pursuant to subsection 1, the employer shall begin paying the benefits, if any, for industrial insurance for which the police officer or fireman is entitled.
4. During the period in which the police officer or fireman elects to receive his normal salary pursuant to subsection 1, he accrues sick leave, annual leave and retirement benefits at the same rate at which he accrued such leave and benefits immediately before the election.
5. As used in this section:
(a) "Catastrophe" means an illness or accident arising out of or in the course of employment which is life threatening or which will require a period of convalescence that an attending physician expects to exceed 30 days and because of which the employee is unable to perform the duties of his position.
(b) "Police officer" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 617.135.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

"AN ACT relating to public employees; authorizing the establishment of a program for payment of the normal salary of a police officer or fireman in lieu of compensation for industrial injury or occupational disease in certain circumstances; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:

"SUMMARY--Authorizes establishment of program for payment of normal salary of police officer or fireman in lieu of compensation for industrial injury or occupational disease in certain circumstances. (BDR 23-1116)".

Assemblyman Ernaut moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Ernaut.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 227.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Ways and Means:
Amendment No. 666.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 3, by deleting "$422,499" and inserting "$110,420".
Assemblyman Arberry moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Arberry.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 375.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Amendment No. 664.
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 5, by deleting "duress,".
Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 7, by deleting "facility." and inserting:
"facility to collect money from the insurance company of the client or for any other financial purpose.".
Amend sec. 5, page 2, by deleting lines 37 through 41.
Amend sec. 5, page 2, line 42, by deleting "5." and inserting "3.".
Amend sec. 5, page 3, line 1, by deleting "6." and inserting "4.".
Amend sec. 7, page 3, by deleting sec. 7 and inserting:
"Sec. 7. (Deleted by amendment.)".
Amend sec. 8, page 3, line 12, by deleting "Each" and inserting "1. Each".
Amend sec. 8, page 3, between lines 13 and 14, by inserting:
"2. This section does not preclude a public facility from making decisions, policies, procedures and practices within the limits of the money made available to the facility.".
Amend sec. 9, page 3, line 14, be deleting "1.".
Amend sec. 9, page 3, line 16, by deleting "(a)" and inserting "1.".
Amend sec. 9, page 3, line 17, by deleting "(b)" and inserting "2.".
Amend sec. 9, page 3, by deleting lines 19 through 23.
Amend sec. 12, page 4, lines 17 and 18, by deleting:
"properly issued subpoena." and inserting "court order.".
Amend sec. 13, page 4, by deleting lines 23 through 27 and inserting:
"health facility or hospital as a voluntary client, the facility or hospital shall not change the status of the person to an emergency admission unless the hospital or facility receives, before the change in status is made, an application for an emergency admission pursuant to NRS 433A.160 and the certificate of a psychiatrist, psychologist or physician pursuant to NRS 433A.170.
2. A person whose status is changed pursuant to subsection 1 must not be detained in excess of 24 hours after the change in status is made, unless within that period a written petition is filed with the clerk of the district court pursuant to NRS 433A.200.
3. If the period specified in subsection 2 expires on a day on which the".
Amend sec. 15, page 4, line 40, after "diminished" by inserting:
", as a result of a mental illness,".
Amend sec. 15, page 5, line 4, by deleting "has:" and inserting:
"has [:] as a result of a mental illness:".
Amend sec. 15, page 5, line 26, after "has" by inserting:
", as a result of a mental illness,".
Amend sec. 16, page 6, line 8, by deleting "day." and inserting:
"day [.] , unless, within 24 hours after the request, the facility changes the status of the person to an emergency admission pursuant to section 12 of this act.".
Amend sec. 16, page 6, between lines 22 and 23 by inserting:
"6. This section does not preclude a public facility from making decisions, policies, procedures and practices within the limits of the money made available to the facility.".
Amend sec. 17, pages 6 and 7, by deleting sec. 17 and inserting:
"Sec. 17. (Deleted by amendment.)".
Amend sec. 18, page 7, line 22, by deleting the open bracket.
Amend sec. 18, page 7, by deleting lines 31 through 34 and inserting:
"5. [Each] Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, each person admitted to a public or private mental health facility or hospital under an emergency admission must be evaluated at the time of admission by a psychiatrist or [physician who is not a psychiatrist.] a psychologist. If a psychiatrist or a psychologist is not available to conduct an evaluation at the time of admission, a physician may conduct the evaluation. Each such emergency admission must be approved by a psychiatrist.".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sec. 19 as sec. 21 and adding new sections designated sections 19 and 20, following sec. 18, to read as follows:
"Sec. 19. NRS 433A.170 is hereby amended to read as follows:
433A.170[The] Except as otherwise provided in this section, the administrative officer of a facility operated by the division or of any other public or private mental health facility or hospital shall not accept an application for an emergency admission under NRS 433A.150 and 433A.160 unless that application is accompanied by a certificate of a psychiatrist [,] or a licensed psychologist [or physician] stating that he has examined the person alleged to be mentally ill and that he has concluded that as a result of mental illness the person is likely to harm himself or others. [This] If a psychiatrist or licensed psychologist is not available to conduct an examination, a physician may conduct the examination. The certificate required by this section may be obtained from a psychiatrist, licensed psychologist [,] or physician who is employed by the public or private mental health facility to which the application is made.
Sec. 20. NRS 433A.220 is hereby amended to read as follows:
433A.2201. Immediately after he receives any petition filed pursuant to NRS 433A.200 or 433A.210, the clerk of the district court shall transmit the petition to the appropriate district judge, who shall set a time , date and place for its hearing . [, which] The date must be:
(a) Within 14 calendar days after the date on which the petition is received by the clerk; [or]
(b) If at the time the petition is received by the clerk the subject of the petition was admitted to a hospital or public or private mental health facility pursuant to NRS 433A.160, within 5 judicial days after the date on which the petition is received by the clerk [.] ; or
(c) If the district attorney filed a petition for the emergency admission of the subject of the petition, within 5 judicial days after the date on which the petition is received by the clerk.
2. The court shall give notice of the petition and of the time , date and place of any proceedings thereon to the subject of the petition, his attorney, if known, the petitioner, the district attorney of the county in which the court has its principal office, the local office of an agency or organization that receives money from the Federal Government pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 10801 et seq., to protect and advocate the rights of persons with mental illnesses and the administrative office of any public or private mental health facility in which the subject of the petition is detained.".
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 20 through 69.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
"AN ACT relating to mental health care; making various changes concerning mentally ill persons; specifying additional rights of clients of certain facilities; revising provisions governing emergency admissions of persons to certain facilities; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".
Assemblywoman Buckley moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Buckley.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 411.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 580.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 20 and adding new sections designated sections 1 through 14, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
"Section 1. Chapter 127 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the provisions set forth as sections 2 to 12, inclusive, of this act.
Sec. 2. As used in sections 2 to 12, inclusive, of this act, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in sections 3 to 6, inclusive, of this act have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Sec. 3. "Adoptee" means a person who was adopted.
Sec. 4. "Authorized adoptive relative" means:
1. An adoptee who is at least 18 years of age.
2. If an adoptee is less than 18 years of age, or is at least 18 years of age and is legally incapacitated, an adoptive parent or legal guardian of an adoptee.
3. The spouse of an adoptee if:
(a) The spouse is at least 18 years of age;
(b) The spouse is the parent or legal guardian of a child of the adoptee; and
(c) The adoptee is deceased or legally incompetent.
4. If an adoptee is at least 18 years of age and has been adjudicated mentally incompetent, an adoptive parent or legal guardian of the adoptee.
Sec. 5. "Authorized biological relative" means:
1. A natural parent of an adoptee if the parent is at least 18 years of age.
2. If a natural parent of an adoptee is deceased or has been adjudicated mentally incompetent, a parent or legal guardian of the natural parent.
3. A biological sibling of an adoptee if the sibling is at least 18 years of age.
Sec. 6. "Child-placing agency" means a nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to chapter 82 of NRS and licensed by the division to place children for adoption or permanent free care.
Sec. 7. 1. If an adoptee was released for adoption before January 1, 1998:
(a) An authorized adoptive relative may, if the adoptee suffers from or may suffer from a serious health condition to which an authorized biological relative also may be susceptible, petition a district court to issue a request to the division or a child-placing agency to initiate a search for an authorized biological relative so that the adoptive relative may provide updated nonidentifying medical information about the adoptee to the authorized biological relative or so that he may obtain such information from the authorized biological relative.
(b) An authorized biological relative may, if he suffers from a serious health condition to which the adoptee may be susceptible, petition a district court to issue a request to the division or a child-placing agency to initiate a search for an authorized adoptive relative so that he may provide updated nonidentifying medical information to the authorized adoptive relative.
2. A petition filed with a district court pursuant to this section must include a written statement from a licensed physician or a provider of mental health services describing the serious health condition of the petitioner or the condition to which he is susceptible and stating that diagnosis and treatment would be facilitated with access to extended family medical information.
3. Upon receiving a request from a district court pursuant to this section, the division or a child-placing agency shall make a diligent effort to locate the authorized adoptive relative or authorized biological relative, as appropriate.
Sec. 8. 1. On or after January 1, 1998, each person who releases a child for adoption, consents to the adoption of a child, or whose parental rights are terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction shall sign a statement which:
(a) Confirms that he has received information about the state register for adoptions; and
(b) Indicates whether he:
(1) Authorizes, has not decided whether to authorize or does not authorize the release of information that identifies him to authorized adoptive relatives; and
(2) Authorizes the division or a child-placing agency to contact him to provide updated nonidentifying medical information.
2. Each adoptive parent of an adoptee whose adoption was final on or after January 1, 1998, shall sign a statement which:
(a) Confirms that he has received information concerning the state register for adoptions; and
(b) Authorizes the division or a child-placing agency to contact him to provide updated nonidentifying medical information.
3. The division or a child-placing agency responsible for an adoption shall submit the statements required pursuant to this section to the state register for adoptions.
Sec. 9. 1. The division, a child-placing agency or a person with whom the division or a child-placing agency contracts to conduct a search may conduct a search to locate a natural parent of an adoptee at the request of an authorized adoptive relative for the purpose of a reunion if the statement made pursuant to subsection 1 of section 8 of this act:
(a) Authorizes the release of identifying information to authorized adoptive relatives; or
(b) Indicates that the natural parent has not decided whether to authorize the release of identifying information to authorized adoptive relatives and the division or child-placing agency locates the natural parent who authorizes such information to be released to authorized adoptive relatives.
2. The division, child-placing agency or person with whom the division or child-placing agency contracted to conduct a search shall make a diligent effort to locate the natural parent during any search conducted pursuant to this section. Any contact made with the natural parent must be made by an employee of the division or child-placing agency.
3. If the natural parent is contacted, he may authorize, prohibit or do nothing concerning the release of his identifying information. The division or child-placing agency shall consider inaction by the natural parent as prohibiting the release of identifying information about him. If the natural parent prohibits the release of identifying information, the division or child-placing agency shall not take any further action concerning the matter.
4. If the natural parent consents to the release of identifying information about him, the division or child-placing agency must obtain a signed statement from him indicating his consent and file the statement with the state register for adoptions before releasing any identifying information concerning the natural parent.
5. The provisions of this section apply only in a case involving an adoptee who was released for adoption on or after January 1, 1998.
Sec. 10. 1. The division, a child-placing agency or a person with whom the division or a child-placing agency contracts to conduct a search may conduct a search at the request of an authorized adoptive relative or an authorized biological relative to obtain updated nonidentifying medical information which is not on file with the division or child-placing agency if a party signed the statement pursuant to section 8 of this act authorizing the division or child-placing agency to contact him regarding this information.
2. The division, child-placing agency or person with whom the division or child-placing agency contracted to conduct a search shall make a diligent effort to locate the person who is the subject of a search pursuant to this section. Any contact made with such person who is the subject of the search must be made by an employee of the division or child-placing agency.
3. If the person is the subject of the search for the purpose of receiving updated nonidentifying medical information, he may consent to, prohibit or do nothing concerning the release of such information. The division or child-placing agency shall consider inaction by the person who is the subject of the search as prohibiting the release of such information. If the subject of the search prohibits the release of such information, the division or child-placing agency shall not take any further action concerning the matter.
4. If the person who is the subject of the search consents to the release of nonidentifying medical information about him, the division or child-placing agency must obtain a signed statement from the person indicating his consent and file the statement with the state register for adoptions before releasing such information. Information provided pursuant to this section must be provided to the person who requested the search in a manner that does not identify the person who is the subject of the search.
5. The provisions of this section apply only in a case involving an adoptee who was released for adoption on or after January 1, 1998.
Sec. 11. A person who provides information to an authorized adoptive relative or an authorized biological relative in good faith pursuant to section 7, 9 or 10 of this act, or pursuant to the request of a court is not liable for any damages resulting from the disclosure.
Sec. 12. The division and each child-placing agency that conducts a search pursuant to section 7, 9 or 10 of this act:
1. May charge a reasonable fee for conducting a search; and
2. Shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 2 to 11, inclusive, of this act.
Sec. 13. NRS 127.005 is hereby amended to read as follows:
127.005The provisions of NRS 127.010 to 127.186, inclusive, and sections 2 to 12, inclusive, of this act govern the adoption of minor children, and the provisions of NRS 127.190 [to 127.210, inclusive,] , 127.200 and 127.210, and the provisions of NRS 127.010 to 127.186, inclusive, where not inconsistent with the provisions of NRS 127.190 [to 127.210, inclusive,] , 127.200 and 127.210, govern the adoption of adults.
Sec. 14. NRS 127.007 is hereby amended to read as follows:
127.0071. The division shall maintain the state register for adoptions, which is hereby established, in its central office to provide information to identify adults who were adopted and persons related to them within the third degree of consanguinity.
2. The state register for adoptions consists of:
(a) Names and other information, which the administrator of the division deems to be necessary for the operation of the register, relating to persons who have released a child for adoption or have consented to the adoption of a child, or whose parental rights have been terminated by a court of competent jurisdiction, and who have submitted the information voluntarily to the division;
(b) Names and other necessary information of persons who are 18 years of age or older, who were adopted and who have submitted the information voluntarily to the division; [and]
(c) Names and other necessary information of persons who are related within the third degree of consanguinity to adopted persons, and who have submitted the information voluntarily to the division [.] ; and
(d) Statements signed pursuant to section 8 of this act.
Any person whose name appears in the register may withdraw it by requesting in writing that it be withdrawn. The division shall immediately withdraw a name upon receiving a request to do so, and may not thereafter release any information to identify that person, including the information that such a name was ever in the register.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the division may release information:
(a) About a person related within the third degree of consanguinity to an adopted person; or
(b) About an adopted person to a person related within the third degree of consanguinity,
if the names and information about both persons are contained in the register and written consent for the release of such information is given by the natural parent.
4. An adopted person may, by submitting a written request to the division, restrict the release of any information concerning himself to one or more categories of relatives within the third degree of consanguinity.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

"AN ACT relating to adoption; requiring certain persons involved in adoption proceedings to sign statements indicating whether they authorize certain identifying and medical information to be released to certain persons; authorizing certain persons to request the division of child and family services of the department of human resources or a child-placing agency to conduct a search for the purpose of reunion or obtaining updated nonidentifying medical information about an adoptee or his biological relatives; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:
"SUMMARY--Makes various changes concerning adoptions. (BDR 11-1004)".
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblymen Anderson and Evans.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 489.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Amendment No. 638.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 4 and 5 and inserting:
"fluoridation of each public water system that:
(a) Has more than 22,000 service connections; or
(b) Serves a population that is equal to or greater than 100,000.".
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting lines 1 through 3.
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting line 20 and inserting:
"within the county if:
(a) The systems are not already required to be fluoridated pursuant to subsection 1; and
(b) The board of county commissioners complies with this".
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the first through third lines and inserting:

"AN ACT relating to public water systems; requiring the fluoridation of certain larger public water systems; authorizing the fluoridation of certain other public water systems; directing the state board of health to adopt related".

Assemblywoman Freeman moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Freeman.
Amendment adopted.
Assemblywoman Freeman moved that Assembly Bill No. 489 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Assembly Bill No. 490.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Infrastructure:
Amendment No. 602.
Amend sec. 6, page 3, by deleting line 2 and inserting:
"managing urban development and providing transportation systems".
Amend sec. 6, page 3, by deleting lines 21 through 26 and inserting:
"enacted laws and programs designed to preserve the livability of urban areas and the productivity of nonurban areas. Metropolitan areas within those states have carried out plans and programs designed to preserve agricultural lands, mineral lands and open spaces by directing that urban land uses, transportation systems and infrastructure be located in areas identified specifically for urban development.".
Amend sec. 6, page 3, line 39, by deleting "limit" and inserting "manage".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sec. 9 as sec. 10 and adding a new section designated sec. 9, following sec. 8, to read as follows:
"Sec. 9. "Planned unit development" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 278A.065.".
Amend sec. 9, page 4, between lines 15 and 16, by inserting:
"(d) The storage of water, including, without limitation, water tanks.".
Amend sec. 9, page 4, by deleting lines 17 and 18 and inserting:
"6. Facilities for recreation that do not require appurtenant water or sewer facilities:
(a) Including, without limitation, bicycle paths, unimproved camp sites, equestrian trails, hiking trails, trailheads and wildlife preserves.
(b) Not including, without limitation, amusement parks, golf courses, athletic fields, swimming pools, community centers or parks intended for the use of off-road vehicles.".
Amend sec. 9, page 4, by deleting line 24 and inserting:
"10. Facilities for the provision of firefighting, police and emergency services.".
Amend sec. 9, page 4, between lines 29 and 30, by inserting:
"13. Industrial facilities located within the Apex Site, as that term is used in the Apex Project, Nevada Land Use and Authorization Act of 1989, Public Law 101-67, 101st Congress.".
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sec. 10.
Amend sec. 11, pages 4 and 5, by deleting lines 36 through 44 on page 4 and lines 1 through 11 on page 5 and inserting:
"1. All of sections 13, 25 and 36, Township 15 South, Range 58 East, MDM.
2. All of sections 7 and 8, 15 through 23 and 26 through 35, Township 15 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
3. All of sections 1 and 11 through 36, Township 15 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
4. All of sections 4 through 9 and 14 through 36, Township 15 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
5. All of sections 19 and 29 through 31, Township 15 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
6. All of sections 1, 11 through 14, 22 through 28 and 32 through 36, Township 16 South, Range 58 East, MDM.
7. All of Township 16 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
8. All of Township 16 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
9. All of Township 16 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
10. All of sections 5 through 8, 18, 19 and 30, Township 16 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
11. All of sections 25 and 34 through 36, Township 17 South, Range 57 East, MDM.
12. All of sections 1 through 3, 9 through 17 and 19 through 36, Township 17 South, Range 58 East, MDM.
13. All of Township 17 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
14. All of Township 17 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
15. All of Township 17 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
16. All of sections 6 and 7, 18 and 29 through 33, Township 17 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
17. All of sections 24 through 26 and 34 through 36, Township 18 South, Range 56 East, MDM.
18. All of sections 1 through 3 and 8 through 36, Township 18 South, Range 57 East, MDM.
19. All of Township 18 South, Range 58 East, MDM.
20. All of Township 18 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
21. All of Township 18 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
22. All of Township 18 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
23. All of sections 4 through 9, 16 through 23 and 25 through 36, Township 18 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
24. All of sections 31 through 33, Township 18 South, Range 63 East, MDM.
25. All of sections 1 through 4, 9 through 16, 21 through 28 and 34 through 36, Township 19 South, Range 56 East, MDM.
26. All of Township 19 South, Range 57 East, MDM.
27. All of Township 19 South, Range 58 East, MDM.
28. All of Township 19 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
29. All of Township 19 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
30. All of Township 19 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
31. All of Township 19 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
32. All of sections 2 through 11, 14 through 23 and 27 through 34, Township 19 South, Range 63 East, MDM.
33. All of sections 1 and 2, Township 20 South, Range 56 East, MDM.
34. All of sections 1 through 6, 8 through 16, 22 through 25 and 36, Township 20 South, Range 57 East, MDM.
35. All of Township 20 South, Range 58 East, MDM.
36. All of Township 20 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
37. All of Township 20 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
38. All of Township 20 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
39. All of Township 20 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
40. All of sections 4 through 8, 17 through 19 and 27 through 34, Township 20 South, Range 63 East, MDM.
41. All of sections 1 and 12, Township 21 South, Range 57 East, MDM.
42. All of sections 1 through 30 and 32 through 36, Township 21 South, Range 58 East, MDM.
43. All of Township 21 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
44. All of Township 21 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
45. All of Township 21 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
46. All of Township 21 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
47. All of sections 3 through 10, 14 through 23 and 25 through 36, Township 21 South, Range 63 East, MDM.
48. All of sections 1 through 5, 8 through 16 and 20 through 36, Township 22 South, Range 58 East, MDM.
49. All of Township 22 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
50. All of Township 22 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
51. All of Township 22 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
52. All of Township 22 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
53. All of Township 22 South, Range 63 East, MDM.
54. All of sections 1, 12, 13, 24, 25 and 36, Township 22 South, Range 63 1/2 East, MDM.
55. All of sections 1 through 16, Township 23 South, Range 58 East, MDM.
56. All of sections 1 through 30 and 32 through 36, Township 23 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
57. All of Township 23 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
58. All of Township 23 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
59. All of sections 1 through 12, 15 through 22 and 27 through 34, Township 23 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
60. All of sections 3 through 10, 16 and 17, Township 23 South, Range 63 East, MDM.
61. All of section 1, Township 23 South, Range 63 1/2 East, MDM.
62. All of sections 1 through 5, 9 and 10, Township 24 South, Range 59 East, MDM.
63. All of sections 1 through 6 and 9 through 14, Township 24 South, Range 60 East, MDM.
64. All of sections 1 through 14, 18, 24 and 25, Township 24 South, Range 61 East, MDM.
65. All of sections 3 through 10, 16 through 20, 29 and 30, Township 24 South, Range 62 East, MDM.".
Amend sec. 12, page 5, line 23, after "15, the" by inserting:
"east half and the".
Amend sec. 12, page 5, by deleting line 40 and inserting:
"west half and the west half of the east half of section 23, the south half and the south half of the north half of ".
Amend sec. 12, page 6, by deleting lines 13 through 18 and inserting:
"20. All of sections 5 through 8, the west half of section 17, all of section 18 and those portions of sections 19 and 20 located outside of the North McCullough Wilderness Study Area as the boundaries of that area existed on May 1, 1997, Township 23 South, Range 62 East, MDM.
21. The northwest quarter and that portion of the northeast quarter of section 3 lying northwest of the line connecting the northeast corner of section 3 with the center of section 3, Township 23 South, Range 63 East, MDM.".
Amend sec. 13, page 6, line 20, by deleting "any".
Amend sec. 13, page 6, by deleting lines 22 through 33 and inserting:
"2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to urban development in the nonurban zone if authorization of the urban development:
(a) Could lawfully have been granted, without a hearing, in accordance with the laws of this state and the plans, ordinances, resolutions and regulations of the local government or unit thereof in effect on May 1, 1997.
(b) Is granted for the sole purpose of extending urban services:
(1) To an area or region in which urban development is not prohibited; or
(2) For the benefit of a land use which constitutes urban development, but was approved before the date on which this act becomes effective.
(c) Is granted to allow a person who owns a parcel of private land to develop that parcel in accordance with a conditional approval to rezone the parcel that was issued by the local government or unit thereof on or before May 1, 1997.
(d) Is granted to allow a person who owns a parcel of private land that contains urban development to develop with land uses of the same type and intensity:
(1) Other parcels of land that are contiguous to that parcel; and
(2) Rights of way that are appurtenant to that parcel,
that have been owned continuously by that person since May 1, 1997.
3. As used in this section:
(a) "Authorize urban development" means to allow additional urban development by:
(1) Adopting or amending a land use plan, master plan, facilities plan or other similar plan;
(2) Approving a change in zoning if the change is not in substantial compliance with a master plan adopted by a local government pursuant to NRS 278.150 to 278.230, inclusive, on or before the date on which this act becomes effective;
(3) Approving or amending an agreement for the development of land pursuant to NRS 278.0201 to 278.0207, inclusive;
(4) Approving a planned unit development; or
(5) Granting a variance, special exception or special use permit.
(b) "Contiguous" means either abutting directly on the boundary of the parcel of land or separated from the boundary thereof by a street, highway, alley, public right of way, creek, river or the right of way of a railroad or other public service corporation.
(c) "Urban services" means:
(1) Public transit systems and facilities.
(2) Systems to convey water for human consumption.
(3) Sanitary and storm sewers.".
Amend sec. 14, page 6, by deleting lines 34 through 37 and inserting:
"Sec. 14. 1. A person who proposes to develop a project of significant impact within the metropolitan Las Vegas development area shall, unless the project was approved before the date on which this act becomes effective, submit an impact statement to the local government or unit thereof having authority over the zoning and approval of the project. The impact statement must be submitted on or before the date, if any, on which the project is approved.".
Amend sec. 14, page 7, line 3, by deleting:
"American Water Works Association or its successor" and inserting:
"provider of sewer service".
Amend sec. 14, page 7, by deleting lines 7 through 25 and inserting:
"provider of water service to the number of units that will be created by and the gross acreage that will be occupied by the project.
(e) The distance from the site on which the project will be located to the nearest facilities from which firefighting, police and emergency services are provided.
(f) The existing capacities of schools, roads, sources of water supply and wastewater facilities that will be affected by the project. This information must be obtained from the appropriate local service providers.
(g) A brief statement setting forth the anticipated effect of the project on housing, mass transit, open space and recreation.
3. A person shall not develop in phases, subdivide or otherwise partition a proposed project for the purpose of evading or avoiding the provisions of this section.
4. An impact statement required pursuant to this section need not repeat information or data which is relevant to such a statement and is a matter of public record or is generally available to the public, including, without limitation, information contained in a report required by another federal or state law or local ordinance.
5. As used in this section, "project of significant impact" means a project that would create:
(a) Tentative maps or planned unit developments of 300 units or more;
(b) Tourist accommodations of 300 units or more;
(c) Commercial facilities having more than 50,000 square feet of floor space;
(d) A commercial or industrial facility having more than 500 employees or generating more than 3,000 average daily vehicle trips; or
(e) A nonresidential development encompassing more than 160 acres.".
Amend sec. 16, page 7, line 35, after "person" by inserting "reasonably".
Amend sec. 16, page 7, after line 43, by inserting:
"3. This section does not require the attorney general to proceed with a complaint that the attorney general determines to be frivolous, without merit or filed with a vexatious purpose.".
Assemblyman Goldwater moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblymen Goldwater and Ernaut.
Conflict of interest declared by Assemblyman Ernaut.
Amendment adopted.
Assemblyman Goldwater moved that Assembly Bill No. 490 be re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Assembly Bill No. 525.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Taxation:
Amendment No. 593.
Amend sec. 9, page 2, by deleting line 28 and inserting:
"Sec. 9. "Project" means:
1. In a county whose population is 35,000 or more, street and highway construction, including, without limitation, the acquisition and improvement of any street, avenue, boulevard, alley, highway or other public right of way used for any vehicular traffic, and including a sidewalk designed primarily for use by pedestrians, and also, including, without limitation, grades, regrades, gravel, oiling, surfacing, macadamizing, paving, crosswalks, sidewalks, pedestrian rights of way, driveway approaches, curb cuts, curbs, gutters, culverts, catch basins, drains, sewers, manholes, inlets, outlets, retaining walls, bridges, overpasses, tunnels, underpasses, approaches, sprinkling facilities, artificial lights and lighting equipment, parkways, grade separators, traffic separators, and traffic control equipment, and all appurtenances and incidentals, or any combination thereof, including, without limitation, the acquisition and improvement of all types of property therefor.
2. In a county whose population is less than 35,000, street and highway construction, maintenance".
Amend the title of the bill, second line, after "tax" by inserting:
"in certain counties".
Assemblyman Price moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Price.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 527.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 634.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 4, renumbering sec. 5 as sec. 2 and adding a new section designated section 1, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
"Section 1. Chapter 338 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. If a public body enters into a contract with a design professional for the provision of services in connection with a public work, the contract:
(a) Must set forth:
(1) The specific period within which the public body must pay the design professional.
(2) The specific period and manner in which the public body may dispute a payment or portion thereof that the design professional alleges is due.
(3) The terms of any penalty that will be imposed upon the public body if the public body fails to pay the design professional within the specific period set forth in the contract pursuant to subparagraph (1).
(4) That the prevailing party in an action to enforce the contract is entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
(b) May set forth the terms of any discount that the public body will receive if the public body pays the design professional within the specific period set forth in the contract pursuant to subparagraph (1) of paragraph (a).
2. As used in this section, "design professional" means a person with a professional license issued pursuant to chapter 623, 623A or 625 of NRS.".
Amend the title of the bill, second line, by deleting:
"and their subcontractors".
Amend the summary of the bill, first line, by deleting:
"and their subcontractors".
Assemblyman Bache moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Bache.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 548.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Assembly Joint Resolution No. 15.
Resolution read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics:
Amendment No. 631.
Amend the resolution, page 2, line 10, by deleting "oppose to" and inserting "oppose".
Amend the resolution, page 2, by deleting lines 12 through 15.
Amend the resolution, page 2, by deleting line 19 and inserting:
", each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation and to the presiding officers of the legislature of each state; and be it further".
Amend the resolution, page 1, by deleting lines 1 through 13.
Amend the resolution, page 2, by deleting lines 1 through 4.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Giunchigliani.
Amendment adopted.
Resolution ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 5.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 648.
Amend sec. 6, page 4, line 28, after "attorney," by inserting:
"not less than 72 hours".
Amend sec. 8, page 6, line 13, by deleting "old " and inserting "of age".
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblymen Anderson and Evans.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to the Concurrent Committee on Ways and Means.

Senate Bill No. 99.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 647.
Amend sec. 6, page 5, line 10, after "attorney," by inserting:
"not less than 72 hours".
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to the Concurrent Committee on Ways and Means.

Senate Bill No. 344.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 353.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assemblyman Perkins moved that Assembly Bill No. 254 be taken from the General File and placed on the Chief Clerk's desk.
Remarks by Assemblyman Perkins.
Motion carried.

GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING

Assembly Bill No. 523.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Giunchigliani.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 523:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 523 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 560.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Giunchigliani and Ernaut.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 560:
Yeas -- 22.
Nays -- Amodei, Bache, Buckley, Carpenter, Cegavske, Ernaut, Evans, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Gustavson, Herrera, Hickey, Lambert, Lee, Manendo, Nolan, Ohrenschall, Sandoval, Von Tobel - 19.
Not voting -- Goldwater.
Assembly Bill No. 560 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 563.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Bache.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 563:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 563 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assemblyman Perkins moved that Assembly Bill No. 254 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and placed at the top of the General File.
Motion carried.

Assemblyman Anderson moved that Senate Bill No. 6 be taken from the General File and re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.

GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING

Assembly Bill No. 254.
Bill read third time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 598.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 through 3 and renumbering sections 4 and 5 as sections 1 and 2.
Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 25, by deleting "or 704.755" and inserting "[or 704.755]".
Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 26, by deleting "or 704.755" and inserting "[or 704.755]".
Amend sec. 4, page 3, by deleting lines 30 through 37 and inserting:
"facility" has the meaning ascribed to it in subsections 1 [, 2 and 3] and 2 of NRS 704.860.".
Amend sec. 5, page 4, line 6, by deleting "[.] ; and " and inserting "[.".
Amend sec. 5, page 4, by deleting lines 7 and 8.
Amend sec. 5, page 4, line 9, by deleting the open bracket.
Amend sec. 5, page 4, line 17, by deleting "more.]" and inserting:
"; and
4. Significant operational or capital requirements of the utility related to its provision of gas service in this state.".
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 6 through 9 and adding new sections designated sections 3 through 10, following sec. 5, to read as follows:
"Sec. 3. NRS 704.825 is hereby amended to read as follows:
704.8251. The legislature hereby finds and declares that:
(a) There is at present and will continue to be a growing need for electric, gas, telephone, telegraph and water services which will require the construction of new facilities. It is recognized that such facilities cannot be built without in some way affecting the physical environment where such facilities are located.
(b) It is essential in the public interest to minimize any adverse effect upon the environment and upon the quality of life of the people of the state which such new facilities might cause.
(c) Present laws and practices relating to the location of such utility facilities should be strengthened to protect environmental values and to take into account the total cost to society of such facilities.
(d) Existing provisions of law may not provide adequate opportunity for natural persons, groups interested in conservation and the protection of the environment, state and regional agencies, local governments and other public bodies to participate in [any and all proceedings before the public service commission of Nevada] proceedings regarding the location and construction of major facilities.
2. The legislature, therefore, hereby declares that it is the purpose of NRS 704.820 to 704.900, inclusive, to provide a forum for the expeditious resolution of all matters concerning the location and construction of electric, gas, telephone, telegraph and water transmission lines and associated facilities.
Sec. 4. NRS 704.850 is hereby amended to read as follows:
704.850"Person" includes a natural person, corporation, partnership, public utility, government, [a] governmental agency , [and a] political subdivision of a government [.] and any other entity that seeks to construct a utility facility.
Sec. 5. NRS 704.855 is hereby amended to read as follows:
704.8551. "Public utility" or "utility" includes those public utilities defined in NRS 704.020 and not excluded by NRS 704.030 and any oil pipeline carrier described and regulated under chapter 708 of NRS.
2. ["Public utility" also includes any corporation which:
(a) Is a parent or an affiliated corporation of a public utility or a subsidiary of that parent or affiliated corporation; and
(b) Owns, independently or in combination with any other public utility, a one-third interest in a utility facility.
3.] "Public utility" does not include plants or equipment used to generate electrical energy that is wholly consumed on the premises of and by the producer thereof.
Sec. 6. NRS 704.870 is hereby amended to read as follows:
704.8701. A [public utility which] person who applies for a permit must file with the commission an application, in such form as the commission prescribes, containing:
(a) A description of the location and of the utility facility to be built thereon;
(b) A summary of any studies which have been made of the environmental impact of the facility;
(c) A statement explaining the need for the facility; and
(d) A description of any reasonable alternate location or locations for the proposed facility, a description of the comparative merits or detriments of each location submitted, and a statement of the reasons why the primary proposed location is best suited for the facility . [;
(e) A summary of the examination of conservation measures and alternative sources of energy which was made before the construction of a facility using fossil fuel; and
(f) Such other information as the applicant may consider relevant or as the commission may by regulation or order require.]
A copy or copies of the studies referred to in paragraph (b) must be filed with the commission and be available for public inspection.
2. [A person who is not a public utility and who applies for a permit must file with the commission an application, in such form as the commission prescribes, containing:
(a) A description of the location and of the utility facility to be built thereon;
(b) A summary of any studies which have been made of the environmental impact of the facility; and
(c) Such other information as the applicant may consider relevant.
3.] A copy of the application must be filed with the administrator of the division of environmental protection of the state department of conservation and natural resources.
[4.] 3. Each application must be accompanied by:
(a) Proof of service of a copy of the application on the clerk of each local government in the area in which any portion of the facility is to be located, both as primarily and as alternatively proposed; and
(b) Proof that public notice thereof was given to persons residing in the municipalities entitled to receive notice [under] pursuant to paragraph (a) by the publication of a summary of the application in newspapers published and distributed in the area in which the utility facility is proposed to be located.
Sec. 7. NRS 704.885 is hereby amended to read as follows:
704.8851. The parties to a permit proceeding include:
(a) The applicant.
(b) The division of environmental protection of the state department of conservation and natural resources.
(c) Each local government entitled to receive service of a copy of the application [under subsection 4] pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 704.870, if it has filed with the commission a notice of intervention as a party, within [45] 30 days after the date it was served with a copy of the application.
(d) Any person residing in a local government entitled to receive service of a copy of the application [under subsection 4] pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 704.870, if such a person has petitioned the commission for leave to intervene as a party within [45] 30 days after the date of the published notice and if the petition has been granted by the commission for good cause shown.
(e) Any domestic nonprofit corporation or association, formed in whole or in part to promote conservation of natural beauty, to protect the environment, personal health or other biological values, to preserve historical sites, to promote consumer interests, to represent commercial and industrial groups, or to promote the orderly development of the areas in which the facility is to be located, if it has filed with the commission a notice of intent to be a party within [45] 30 days after the date of the published notice.
2. Any person may make a limited appearance in the proceeding by filing a statement of position within [45] 30 days after the date of the published notice. A statement filed by a person making a limited appearance becomes part of the record. No person making a limited appearance has the right to present oral testimony or cross-examine witnesses.
3. The commission may, for good cause shown, grant a petition for leave to intervene as a party to participate in subsequent phases of the proceeding, filed by a municipality, government agency, person or organization who is identified in paragraph (c), (d) or (e) of subsection 1, but who failed to file in a timely manner a notice of intervention, a petition for leave to intervene or a notice of intent to be a party, as the case may be.
Sec. 8. NRS 704.890 is hereby amended to read as follows:
704.8901. [The] Within 150 days after a person has filed an application for a permit, the commission shall render a decision upon the record either granting or denying the application as filed, or granting it upon such terms, conditions or modifications of the construction, operation or maintenance of the utility facility as the commission deems appropriate.
2. The commission may not grant a permit for the construction, operation and maintenance of a utility facility, either as proposed or as modified by the commission, to a [public utility] person unless it finds and determines:
(a) The basis for the need of the facility;
(b) The nature of the probable effect on the environment;
(c) That the facility represents the minimum adverse effect on the environment, considering the state of available technology and the nature and economics of the various alternatives [, and other pertinent considerations;] ; and
(d) That the location of the facility as proposed conforms to applicable state and local laws and regulations issued thereunder . [;
(e) That the facility will serve the public interest; and
(f) That if the facility or a part thereof is intended to meet the requirements of customers in this state for electricity, it is included in the utility's plan to increase its supply of electricity or decrease the demands made on its system by its customers.
3. The commission may not grant a permit for the construction, operation and maintenance of a utility facility, either as proposed or as modified by the commission, to a person other than a public utility unless it finds and determines:
(a) The nature of the probable environmental impact; and
(b) That the location of the facility as proposed conforms to applicable state and local environmental laws and regulations issued thereunder.
4.] 3. If the commission determines that the location of all or a part of the proposed facility should be modified, it may condition its permit upon such a modification.
[5.] 4. A copy of the order and any opinion issued with it must be served upon each party.
[6.] 5. The commission may require that any person applying for a permit to construct a plant for generating electrical energy offer the energy or capacity of the project to all public utilities in this state which primarily serve retail customers. If the offer is declined, the applicant may export the capacity of the project. If less than 50 percent of the capacity of such a project sold during its first 156 months of commercial operation is sold to public utilities in this state, the applicant shall reoffer the capacity of the project to all public utilities in this state. This reoffer must provide an opportunity to purchase energy or capacity at fair market value and ensure that 50 percent of the total capacity of the project is available to public utilities in this state. Any purchase of energy or capacity as a result of the reoffer is effective 84 months after the execution of the contracts of purchase.
Sec. 9. NRS 704.891 is hereby amended to read as follows:
704.891Any person other than a public utility who receives a permit pursuant to subsection [3] 2 of NRS 704.890 shall, on or before the date on which construction of a utility facility is commenced and on a date no later than 12 months before the scheduled date of commercial operation of that facility, file with the commission reports which contain:
1. The location, nature and capacity of that facility;
2. The anticipated date for commercial operation of that facility;
3. Information regarding whether any public utility in this state has contracted for the purchase of the capacity or other services of that facility; and
4. Information regarding whether any capacity or other services of that facility is available for purchase by public utilities in this state.
Sec. 10. 1. This section and sections 1 to 5, inclusive, 8 and 9 of this act become effective on July 1, 1997.
2. Sections 6 and 7 of this act become effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, 1997.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

"AN ACT relating to public utilities; revising the requirements of a utility that supplies natural gas to report to the public service commission of Nevada; revising the provisions of the Utility Environmental Protection Act relating to an application for and approval of a permit for a utility facility; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

Assemblyman Lee moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Lee.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 47.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen de Braga, Carpenter and Close.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 47:
Yeas -- 36.
Nays -- Carpenter, Collins, Ernaut, Gustavson, Lambert, Williams - 6.
Assembly Bill No. 47 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 343.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Carpenter.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 343:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 343 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 354.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Giunchigliani, Bache and Ohrenschall.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 354:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 354 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 470.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Carpenter, Collins, Anderson, de Braga and Freeman.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 470:
Yeas -- 40.
Nays -- Collins, Freeman - 2.
Assembly Bill No. 470 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 484.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Buckley, Hettrick, Ernaut, Anderson, Von Tobel, Parks, Price, Krenzer and de Braga.
Conflicts of interest declared by Assemblymen Hettrick and Von Tobel.
Potential conflicts of interest declared by Assemblymen Anderson, Buckley, de Braga, Krenzer, Parks and Price.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 484:
Yeas -- 36.
Nays -- Amodei, Berman, Humke - 3.
Not voting -- Carpenter, Hettrick, Von Tobel - 3.
Assembly Bill No. 484 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 500.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Humke, Price and Bache.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 500:
Yeas -- 41.
Nays -- Bache.
Assembly Bill No. 500 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 242.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Herrera, Perkins, Collins and Ohrenschall.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 242:
Yeas -- 29.
Nays -- Amodei, Carpenter, Collins, Dini, Goldwater, Gustavson, Hettrick, Koivisto, Krenzer, Lambert, Neighbors, Ohrenschall, Perkins - 13.
Assembly Bill No. 242 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that the Assembly recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Motion carried.

Assembly in recess at 1:06 p.m.

ASSEMBLY IN SESSION

At 1:07 p.m.
Madam Speaker pro Tempore presiding.
Quorum present.

GENERAL FILE AND THIRD READING

Assembly Bill No. 536.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Manendo, Hettrick, Ernaut, Dini, Lee, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Krenzer, Carpenter, Freeman, Price, Williams, Lambert, Segerblom and Perkins.
Assemblymen Perkins, Buckley and Williams moved the previous question.
Motion carried.
The question being on the passage of Assembly Bill No. 536.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 536:
Yeas -- 30.
Nays -- Amodei, Anderson, Bache, Berman, Braunlin, Carpenter, Collins, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Gustavson, Lambert, Von Tobel - 12.
Assembly Bill No. 536 having received a constitutional majority, Madam Speaker pro Tempore declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assemblyman Perkins moved that for this legislative day, all rules be suspended and that all Assembly bills and resolutions passed by the Assembly be immediately transmitted to the Senate.
Motion carried unanimously.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that Senate Bills Nos. 247, 258, 358, 359, 369, 370, 407, 408 be taken from the General File and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
Motion carried.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 414, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Christina R. Giunchigliani,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 186, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Morse Arberry, Jr.,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Concurrent Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 208, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, as amended.

Morse Arberry, Jr.,

Chairman

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Carson City, June 16, 1997

To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Assembly Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 11, 46.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed, as amended Senate Bills Nos. 158, 233, 255, 275, 328, 345, 382, 406, 417.

Mary Jo Mongelli

Assistant Secretary of the Senate

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assemblyman Perkins moved that Senate Bills Nos. 158, 233, 255, 275, 328, 345, 382, 406, 417 be placed on the Introduction and First Reading File.
Motion carried.

INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

Senate Bill No. 158.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 233.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 255.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 275.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Labor and Management.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 328.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 345.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 382.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 406.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 417.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Signing of Bills and Resolutions

There being no objections, the Speaker and Chief Clerk signed Assembly Bills Nos. 155, 174, 417, 421; Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 42; Senate Bills Nos. 102, 136, 277; Senate Joint Resolution No. 6; Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 48.

GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF ASSEMBLY FLOOR

On request of Assemblywoman Chowning, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Teresa Randall.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that the Assembly adjourn until Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at 11 a.m.
Motion carried.

Assembly adjourned at 1:39 p.m.

Approved:

Joseph E. Dini, Jr.

Speaker of the Assembly

Attest: Linda B. Alden
Chief Clerk of the Assembly