Carson City (Friday), June 27, 1997

Assembly called to order at 10:41 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present.
Prayer by Cleric Carol English, Eckankar.
We are reminded that each of us responsible for our thoughts, words, and deeds. Please guide the men and women of this Assembly to look into their hearts for direction and inspiration as they make the weighty decisions that affect the lives of everyone within the borders of this great state. Sustain them with peace and love through the long hours of the closing days of this 1997 Legislature.

Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God, teaches us about God's gift to everyone of the word "HU", which is spelled HU. When sung in a long drawn out way, it is a love song to God. It opens our hearts to the Light and to the Sound, which is the Word of God, allowing us to reach new and greater spiritual levels regardless of the religious path we follow. It clarifies the course of action that is right for us to follow as we go through life each day. By learning to silence the outer influences for a few minutes of each day, we can tap into an unlimited reservoir of love and wisdom that exists within our hearts.
Now please join me in a moment of silence by silently singing either the "HU", another word that is sacred to you and brings love into your heart, or place your attention on a spiritual being that has special meaning to you.
In Your name, God, we thank You for Your Love that surrounds, protects and guides us. May the blessings be.

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.

Douglas A. Bache,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which was re-referred Assembly Bill No. 581, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass, as amended.

Douglas A. Bache,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Government Affairs, to which were referred Senate Bills Nos. 53, 404, 412, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Douglas A. Bache,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Labor and Management, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 466, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Saundra Krenzer,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Taxation, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 423, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Robert E. Price,

Chairman

By Assemblymen Ohrenschall, 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, Parks, Perkins, Price, Sandoval, Segerblom, Tiffany, Von Tobel and Williams:
Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 53--Memorializing Angelo Collis, long-time educator and coach in Clark County.
Whereas, The members of this Legislature were saddened to learn of the recent passing on May 21, 1997, of long-time educator and coach in Clark County, Angelo Collis; and
Whereas, Angelo Collis was born on February 19, 1921, in McGill, Nevada, to Nicholas and Penny Latsonis Collis; and
Whereas, Angelo Collis earned his Bachelor's Degree in history from Utah State and a Master's Degree in education administration from the University of Nevada, Reno; and
Whereas, Following college, Angelo Collis coached and taught at White Pine High School in Ely for 5 years before relocating to southern Nevada; and
Whereas, Angelo Collis became the head football coach at Las Vegas High in 1952 and his teams won four state championships during his 9-year coaching career, including an 11-0 season and state championship in 1953; and
Whereas, Angelo Collis continued his career in education as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Western and Clark high schools, helping to establish their athletic departments; and
Whereas, In 1973, Angelo Collis received the Shering Award from the National Council of Secondary School Athletic Directors as one of five outstanding Athletic Directors in the nation; and
Whereas, In 1979, Clark High School named the football field after him, and in 1988, he received the National Federation citation for past contributions to interscholastic athletics; and
Whereas, Angelo Collis founded the Pop Warner youth football program in Las Vegas before his retirement in February 1987; and
Whereas, Angelo Collis was an Air Force World War II veteran and a member of Nellis Masonic Lodge 46, Scottish Rite, Zelzah Shrine, the Legion of Honor and the National Football Foundation; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate Concurring, That the members of the 69th Session of the Nevada Legislature express their sincere condolences to sons, Ronald of Las Vegas and Tony of Caldwell, Idaho, sisters, Mary McFall of Ogden, Utah, and Deanie Pope of Reno, brother, Jerry of Bakersfield, California, and five grandchildren; and be it further
Resolved, That Angelo Collis will long be remembered for his contributions to athletics in Clark County and for the compassion and understanding that he generously gave to his students and friends throughout his life; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to Angelo Collis' sons, Ronald and Tony.
Assemblywoman Ohrenschall moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Ohrenschall, Close, Chowning, Nolan and Carpenter.
Assemblyman Perkins requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblywoman Ohrenschall:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In southern Nevada, we don't talk about "Angelo Collis" but rather "Coach Collis," because he was known as being a leader in youth activities and good sportsmanship. Yes, he did establish athletic programs for several leading high schools and led teams to get national honors. He was also nationally honored. What Coach Collis did more than anything else was exemplify the proper characteristics of good sportsmanship, competition, achievement, and concern for his fellow man.
We are greatly saddened at Coach Collis' passing and we wish to memorialize him. I urge this body to accept this motion.
Assemblyman Close:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of ACR 53. I echo the remarks of my colleague who just spoke. I first met Angelo Collis when he was my coach at Las Vegas High School in the late fifties, early sixties. He was the type of man who wanted to meet others on a one-on-one basis. Whenever I met him at social events, I had a hard time calling him anything but "Coach." He said, "Well, you can call me Angelo." I said, "No, I can't call you Angelo, I'll call you Coach."
I remember thinking, as one of his student athletes, that Coach Collis was a little giant. You never asked him what to do twice. He told you once, you did it, and you made sure you did it correctly. He would compliment you or he would correct you.
I was always amazed that Coach Collis knew people years after they had been his students. He would remember our first names. It saddens me that Coach Collis is no longer with us. I'm sorry for those people who won't have the opportunity to work with him, but he did leave his mark. I will always remember Coach Collis as a gentle giant.
Assemblywoman Chowning:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I am so proud to stand today in support of ACR 53. I had the great pleasure of working with Angelo Collis--Ang, Dean Collis, Coach Collis--when I was a teacher at Clark High School in Las Vegas. For many years, I was able to see the twinkle in his eye and the smile that he had, and his wonderful demeanor, tough but fair, not only with the teachers but also the kids. He was a marvelous role model, and it is a pleasure for me to have been able to know him.
Assemblyman Nolan:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise in support of ACR 53. I knew Angelo Collis as a student at Clark High School. He was the vice principal in charge of the athletic and sporting program, and I was a wrestler at the time. At some point he realized I wasn't a very good wrestler. He felt he needed a trainer to tape the ankles and injuries of the guys on the team, so he asked me if I'd be interested in a scholarship to Northern Arizona University to become an athletic trainer. Knowing that it was probably going to be an easier job than wrestling, I accepted his offer. That was the beginning of a very good relationship between the two of us that lasted for years. I enjoyed going back to Clark High School and visiting Coach Collis. He took a great deal of pride in the students there and in the football field that was named after him.
I think one of the reasons that we got along so well was that Coach Collis was a short guy just like me, but as the other speaker said, he carried a pretty big punch. I hope that my colleagues will support this resolution.
Assemblyman Carpenter:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of ACR 53. Back when I played for the White Pine High School Bobcats, Coach Collis was my coach. I'll always remember him as a great man who was a positive influence on a lot of kids at White Pine High School.
Assemblywoman Ohrenschall:
I have with me today to receive the resolution, members of Coach Collis' family from both northern and southern Nevada and two close family friends. With me are Barbara Pope, his niece; Robert Collis, his son, who is incorrectly identified in the resolution as Ronald--apparently bad handwriting got in the way on that; Constance Pope, his sister; and two good friends of the family, Joanne Fuller and Bert Cooper. If you would all please make them welcome.
Resolution adopted.

By Assemblymen Evans, Amodei, Anderson, Arberry, Bache, Berman, Braunlin, Buckley, Carpenter, Cegavske, Chowning, Close, Collins, de Braga, Dini, Ernaut, 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. 54--Commending Nevadans who assist legal immigrants in learning English and becoming naturalized citizens.
Assemblywoman Evans moved the adoption of the resolution.
Remarks by Assemblymen Evans, Anderson, Chowning, Carpenter, Giunchigliani and Segerblom.
Assemblyman Perkins requested that the following remarks be entered in the Journal.
Assemblywoman Evans:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the members can see, ACR 54 is a rather lengthy resolution. I asked the Chief Clerk not to read it in its entirety; rather we can speak to the substance of its message.
In recent years some individuals and certain groups have made it their mission to disparage those who come to this country and to blame them for all manner of ills in our nation and state. The fact is that many of us in this body are first or second generation Americans, and we should not forget the contributions of the many who have come here over the decades. My mother was born in this country and my father was European. He was an honest, hard-working, and wonderful man. He was loyal to this country and was very patriotic.
This resolution recognizes and applauds the many talents and contributions of those who have come to our shores. It also gives recognition to those in our state who are making a special effort to assist immigrants to become full participants in our American way of life.
The resolution cites many outstanding individuals and groups. I'm sure there are some we've overlooked. I regret that, but the folks listed come quickly to mind, and we would like to give them a moment of attention: in Las Vegas, Pricilla Rocha; in Reno, Dr. Emma Sepulveda, Associate Professor of Foreign Language at UNR, whose work in helping immigrants is facilitated by the University; the Eldorado Hotel and Casino, in conjunction with local agencies; in Las Vegas, the Mirage Resorts and the Culinary Workers' Union (Local 226), who conduct naturalization programs and assist their people in learning the language.
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, in some rather eloquent remarks about our state, the Majority Leader used these words, "Our diversity is what makes this state so great." I urge the members of this body and all citizens of Nevada to be a participant in helping people who come here learn our language and become fully franchised by becoming naturalized citizens.
Assemblyman Anderson:
I rise in support of ACR 54. As a first-generation American, I recall my mother taking immigration lessons and trying to learn the history of the United States. Long after she became a citizen, my mother made sure that I met her citizenship teacher and appropriately thanked her.
You would assume that someone from Ireland would be fluent in the English language. However, I clearly remember my father telling me of crossing the United States on a train when he first arrived in this country. He ordered ham and eggs for his meal because that was what the rest of the passengers were eating and it was the only part of the menu that he could figure out.
Acclimating yourself to a new culture is very, very difficult for any group, even if you read and understand the language. These individuals and groups provide a great service in helping immigrants to understand the traditions of this country and the uniqueness of the society in which we live. Their efforts often go without thanks, except from those of us who have benefitted from their service.
Assemblywoman Chowning:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I stand in proud support of ACR 54. Everyone knows of my background as a foreign language teacher and my work with a district that has lots of wonderful, diversified folks. I feel that my life is so enriched by the people that I have come into contact with who honor me with the diversity of their culture.
I've had the privilege of working with Priscilla Rocha, who is an elementary teacher. The work that she has done is marvelous. From a classroom, she has started a building that reaches out in ways that you cannot believe, with volunteerism extraordinare. Many residents have become citizens with the help of Priscilla; the Mirage; and a former colleague of ours, Mr. Garner, through his work at the community college; and the Culinary Workers' Union. These people have such pride. I cannot tell you how thrilling it is when you go to a citizenship ceremony and have people proudly raise the flag and show that they are now citizens. I work with people like María Saldaña, who was in tears as she told me, "Now, I am able to vote." These people come to our country and bring a diversity from all over the world, and our lives are enriched. I'm so very proud of all of the work that they have put forward.
I appreciate the efforts of the people named in this resolution who have reached out to help others become citizens of our country. I thank our colleague for bringing it forward.
Assemblyman Carpenter:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of ACR 54. When I was in the ranching business, many Basque people worked for me. I was always very proud to see them become citizens of this great country. I, too, can relate to my colleague's description of her feelings as she stands up with people when they become United States citizens. They are so proud. Even now, I have a number of people working for me who are not naturalized citizens. We call one gentleman "Little Guy;" he is even littler than some of our colleagues. "Little Guy" became a naturalized citizen and last fall was the first time he could vote. Somebody at our place asked him where he was going and he said, "Well I'm going to go vote, and I'm a Republican."
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I, too, rise in support of ACR 54. I think the resolution is indicative of the spirit of a true community partnership. When I ran for office in 1991, there was a radio talk show host from the northern part of the state who made the accusation that because I was born in Italy, I was not allowed to serve in the legislature and that everything that we voted on was null and void. I am a citizen of the United States.
I do think that at some point we forgot that our country was built on immigration. It is no longer a dirty word. Unfortunately, we're going through a cycle right now where there is a little bit of intolerance. These types of programs help break down those barriers so that we can work together with the people who come here and want to be citizens. We can help them become a part of our society.
I commend my colleague for bringing this resolution forward.
Assemblywoman Segerblom:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of ACR 54. I want to thank those Nevadans who are helping immigrants learn the English language. We lived in Panama for six years, and I wish someone had helped me learn Spanish, especially Mrs. Chowning.
Resolution adopted.

Christina R. Giunchigliani,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 601, 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 Infrastructure, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 570, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

David Goldwater,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining, to which was referred Assembly Joint Resolution No. 19, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Marcia de Braga,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining, to which was referred Assembly Joint Resolution No. 20, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Marcia de Braga,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining, to which was referred Senate Bill No. 465, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Marcia de Braga,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Concurrent Committee on Transportation, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 345, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Amend, and do pass as amended.

Vonne Chowning,

Chairman

Assemblywoman Freeman moved that Assembly Bill No. 30 be taken from the General File and placed on the Chief Clerk's desk.
Motion carried.

Assemblyman Goldwater moved that Assembly Bill No. 303 be taken from the General File and placed on the Chief Clerk's desk.
Motion carried.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that Assembly Bills Nos. 123, 221, 337, 363, 404, 454, 496, 498, 521, 542, 566, 580 be placed on the General File.
Motion carried.

"AN ACT relating to architecture; revising provisions for practice in groups; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

"SUMMARY--Revises provisions concerning architecture. (BDR 54-1446)".

Assembly Bill No. 519.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Ways and Means:
Amendment No. 857.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 2 through 4 and inserting:
"the Health Division of the Department of Human Resources the sum of $50,000 for continuation of the program developed by the perinatal substance abuse subcommittee of the Advisory Board on Maternal and Child Health.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

"AN ACT making an appropriation to the Health Division of the Department of Human Resources for the continuation of the program developed by the perinatal substance abuse subcommittee of the Advisory Board on Maternal and Child Health; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:

"SUMMARY--Makes appropriation to Health Division of Department of Human Resources for continuation of program developed by perinatal substance abuse subcommittee of Advisory Board on Maternal and Child Health. (BDR S-1691)".

Assembly Bill No. 543.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Education:
Amendment No. 758.
Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 17, by deleting "immediately".
Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 18, by deleting "indications" and inserting "indications . ".
Amend sec. 3, page 3, by deleting lines 19 through 21 and inserting:
"having been issued.] The admonition must be removed from the records of the employee [not later than 3 years] :
(a) If it is a notation of an oral admonition, 6 months after it is issued.
[2. An administrator need not]
(b) If it is the first written admonition of the employee, 1 year after it is issued.
(c) For each written admonition of the employee after the first written admonition, 2 years after it is issued.".
Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 37, after "nonreemployment and " by inserting:
", if feasible,".
Amend sec. 4, page 4, line 29, after "suspension and " by inserting:
", if feasible, to".
Assemblywoman Segerblom moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblymen Segerblom and Bache.
Potential conflicts of interest declared by Assemblymen Bache, Anderson and Giunchigliani.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 583.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining:
Amendment No. 715.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 1 through 5 as sections 3 through 7 and adding new sections designated sections 1 and 2, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
"Section 1. Chapter 547 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1. If property in public or private ownership:
(a) Is designated or considered to be agricultural land or is otherwise dedicated to an agricultural purpose or use; and
(b) Is used by an agricultural association for an exhibition, fair or other special event that is authorized pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 547.090 or NRS 547.110,
the use of the property by the agricultural association shall be deemed to be an expanded agricultural use, and such use must not be construed to have affected or changed the agricultural status of the property that existed before it was used by the agricultural association.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 apply to all property used by an agricultural association, including, but not limited to, property that is:
(a) Owned or leased by the agricultural association; or
(b) Made available by another person for use by the agricultural association pursuant to a donation, gift, grant of authorization or permission, or other similar means.
Sec. 2. NRS 547.040 is hereby amended to read as follows:
547.040 1. [Within] Not later than 10 days after [the formation of] an agricultural association [within any of the agricultural districts constituted] is formed within an agricultural district listed in NRS 547.010 [in accordance with] pursuant to the provisions of this chapter : [, eight resident citizens of such agricultural district shall be appointed as members of a district board of agriculture for the district by:]
(a) The governor [for agricultural districts] , if the agricultural district is comprised of more than one county [.] , shall appoint eight persons who are residents of the agricultural district and who are members of the agricultural association to be members of the district board of agriculture for the agricultural district; or
(b) The board of county commissioners [for each county which] , if the agricultural district constitutes a single-county agricultural district [.] , shall appoint eight persons who are residents of the agricultural district to be members of the district board of agriculture for the agricultural district.
2. Within 10 days after their appointment, the persons so appointed shall meet at a place within the agricultural district and organize by the election of:
(a) One of their number as president of the board and association, who shall hold the office of president for 1 year and until his successor is elected.
(b) A secretary and a treasurer.
3. At the same meeting the members of the board shall, by lot or otherwise, classify themselves into four classes of two members each. The terms of office of the first class [shall] expire at the end of the first fiscal year. The terms of office of the second class [shall] expire at the end of the second fiscal year. The terms of office of the third class [shall] expire at the end of the third fiscal year. The terms of office of the fourth class [shall] expire at the end of the fourth fiscal year.".
Amend sec. 4, pages 2 and 3, by deleting lines 43 and 44 on page 2 and lines 1 through 4 on page 3 and inserting:
"2. The term does not include leasing the land to or otherwise permitting the land to be used by an agricultural association formed pursuant to chapter 547 of NRS.
3. As used in this section:
(a) "Final map" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 278.0145.
(b) "Parcel map" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 278.017.".
Assemblywoman Segerblom moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Segerblom.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 594.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining:
Amendment No. 824.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 3, by deleting "life" and inserting "life, health".
Amend section 1, page 1, line 5, by deleting "life" and inserting "life, health".
Amend section 1, page 1, line 14, by deleting "an" and inserting "an:".
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 15 through 17 and inserting:
"(a) Irrigation diversion structure; or
(b) Outfall structure that is regulated by an individual permit issued pursuant NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730, inclusive,
if the irrigation diversion structure or outfall structure is not altered beyond the existing permitted size, configuration and location and the river bed is not disturbed.".
Amend section 1, page 2, line 32, by deleting "90 " and inserting "60 ".
Amend section 1, page 2, line 38, by deleting "90 " and inserting "60 ".
Amend section 1, page 3, line 4, after "with" by inserting:
"the provisions of NRS 455.080 to 455.180, inclusive, and ".
Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 43, by deleting "90 " and inserting "60 ".
Assemblywoman de Braga moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman de Braga.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 607.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Ways and Means:
Amendment No. 858.
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 9, after "3." by inserting:
"The interest and income earned on the money in the Nevada children's gift account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the gift account.
4.".
Amend sec. 2, page 2, by deleting lines 11 through 16 and inserting:
"to NRS 423.135 an amount not to exceed the amount of interest and income earned for that fiscal year on the money in the Nevada children's gift account.".
Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 17, by deleting "4." and inserting "[4.] 5.".
Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 12, by deleting "appropriated " and inserting "authorized ".
Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 23, by deleting "appropriated " and inserting "authorized ".
Assemblywoman Evans moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Evans.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 615.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 799.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 12, after "fingerprints" by inserting:
"to the central repository for Nevada records of criminal history for submission".
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 619.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Ways and Means:
Amendment No. 859.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 3, after "act," by inserting:
"the sum of $10,000".
Amend section 1, page 1, line 4, by deleting the colon and inserting a period.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 5 through 9 and inserting:
"2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1 must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 1999, and reverts to the state general".
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. 626.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce:
Amendment No. 809.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering section 1 as sec. 7 and adding new sections designated sections 1 through 6, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
"Section 1. NRS 630.375 is hereby amended to read as follows:
630.375 1. The form for any prescription which is issued for an ophthalmic lens by an ophthalmologist in this state must contain lines or boxes in substantially the following form:

Approved for contact lenses _________

Not approved for contact lenses _________

Approved for contact lenses __________

Not approved for contact lenses __________

"AN ACT relating to health care; making various changes concerning the prescribing, selling, furnishing and fitting of contact lenses; authorizing a registered nurse certified in oncology to dispense drugs under certain circumstances; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

Assembly Bill No. 628.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 862.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting line 5 and inserting:
"subsection [2, the qualified electors of the township may increase] 3, the number".
Amend section 1, page 1, line 6, after "peace" by inserting:
"in a township must be increased ".
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting line 19 and inserting:
"2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if the schedule set forth in subsection 1 provides for an increase in the number of justices of the peace in a township, the board of county commissioners shall, after March 15 of the even-numbered year in which the population of the township provides for such an increase, either:
(a) Appoint a suitable person to fill the position until the next ensuing biennial election; or
(b) Provide by resolution for an election procedure to fill the position until the next ensuing biennial election.
3. If the schedule set forth in subsection 1[allows] provides for an increase in the".
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting line 2 and inserting:
"notify the director of the legislative counsel bureau and the board of county commissioners of their opinion [.] on or before March 15 of the even-numbered year in which the population of the township provides for such an increase. The".
Amend section 1, page 2, line 3, after "director" by inserting:
"of the legislative counsel bureau".
Amend section 1, page 2, by deleting line 5 and inserting:
"director [,] of the legislative counsel bureau and the board of county commissioners, the number of justices [may] must not be increased during that period".
Amend section 1, page 2, line 7, by deleting "3." and inserting "[3.] 4.".
Amend section 1, page 2, line 9, by deleting "4." and inserting "[4.] 5.".
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 13.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 863.
Amend sec. 7, page 2, line 11, by deleting "or".
Amend sec. 7, page 2, by deleting line 13 and inserting:
"mail from the person; or
(c) The advertisement is readily identifiable as promotional, or contains a statement providing that it is an advertisement, and clearly and conspicuously provides:
(1) The legal name, complete street address and electronic mail address of the person transmitting the electronic mail; and
(2) A notice that the recipient may decline to receive additional electronic mail that includes an advertisement from the person transmitting the electronic mail and the procedures for declining such electronic mail.".
Amend the bill as a whole by adding a new section designated sec. 9, following sec. 8, to read as follows:
"Sec. 9. This act becomes effective on July 1, 1998.".
Assemblyman Anderson moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Anderson.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 145.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Judiciary:
Amendment No. 864.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 1 through 3 as sections 2 through 4 and adding a new section designated section 1, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
"Section 1 Chapter 207 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
Upon registering a convicted person pursuant to the provisions set forth in NRS 207.080 to 207.150, inclusive, a sheriff or a chief of police shall forward all information concerning such registration to the central repository for Nevada records of criminal history in the manner prescribed by the director of the department of motor vehicles and public safety.".
Amend section 1, page 1, line 2, after "inclusive," by inserting:
"and section 1 of this act,".
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 4 through 10 and inserting:
"(a) [Any] A person convicted in the State of Nevada of an offense that is punishable as a felony or convicted in any place other than the State of Nevada of a felony . [or any other offense which is punishable by imprisonment for 1 year or more.
(b)

Any]

(b) A person convicted in the State of Nevada , or elsewhere, of the".

"AN ACT relating to convicted persons; requiring a sheriff or a chief of police with whom a convicted person has registered to forward information concerning such registration to the central repository of Nevada records of criminal history in the manner prescribed by the director of the department of motor vehicles and public safety;".

Senate Bill No. 209.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Amendment No. 808.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 3, by deleting "reimburse," and inserting "pay,".
Amend section 1, page 1, line 5, by deleting "care; or" and inserting:
"care licensed pursuant to NRS 449.030; or".
Amend section 1, page 1, line 7, by deleting "costs of " and inserting "services for".
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the second and third lines and inserting:
"resources to pay licensed providers of hospice care for services for hospice care provided to persons who are eligible for such assistance; and providing other".
Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:

"SUMMARY--Provides for payment to licensed providers of hospice care for services for hospice care provided to medically indigent persons. (BDR 38-293)".

Senate Bill No. 242.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce:
Amendment No. 876.
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 1 through 11 as sections 6 through 16 and adding new sections designated sections 1 through 5, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
"Section 1. Chapter 646 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the provisions set forth as sections 2, 3 and 4 of this act.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 646.010 and section 3 of this act have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Sec. 3. "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle that is used upon a highway, but not operated on rails, for the purpose of transporting persons or property.
Sec. 4. 1. A pawnbroker who receives a motor vehicle in pledge as security for a loan pursuant to NRS 646.050 may remove the motor vehicle from his place of business to a place used by the pawnbroker for the storage of motor vehicles received in pledge.
2. The pawnbroker:
(a) Shall hold the motor vehicle at the place of storage for the same period that personal property must be held at his place of business pursuant to this chapter; and
(b) May only remove the motor vehicle from the place of storage under the same conditions that personal property may be removed from his place of business pursuant to this chapter.
Sec. 5. NRS 646.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
646.010 [Every] "Pawnbroker" means every person engaged, in whole or in part, in the business of loaning money on the security of pledges, deposits or other secured transactions in personal property . [, shall be deemed to be a pawnbroker.]".
Amend sec. 2, page 2, by deleting line 9 and inserting:
"4. A pawnbroker shall not charge more than $3 per day for the".
Amend sec. 4, page 2, line 40, by deleting:
"5 to 11," and inserting:
"10 to 16,".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 12 through 16 as sections 18 through 22 and adding a new section designated sec. 17, following sec. 11, to read as follows:
"Sec. 17. 1. A junk dealer or secondhand dealer may not, as part of his business as a junk dealer or secondhand dealer, buy and sell motor vehicles.
2. As used in this section, "motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle that is used upon a highway, but not operated on rails, for the purpose of transporting persons or property.".
Amend sec. 12, page 4, line 1, by deleting:
"5 to 10," and inserting:
"10 to 15,".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

"AN ACT relating to businesses; authorizing a pawnbroker who receives a motor vehicle in pledge as security for a loan to store the motor vehicle; allowing property received in pledge by a pawnbroker to be removed from his place of business pursuant to a search warrant; increasing the interest rate a pawnbroker may charge and receive for money loaned on certain personal property; prohibiting a junk dealer or secondhand dealer from buying and selling motor vehicles as a part of his business; clarifying that a person who buys and sells antiques and collectibles is a secondhand dealer; revising the provisions relating to the period for the retention of certain types of property by secondhand dealers; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

Senate Bill No. 295.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 398.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining:
Amendment No. 823.
Amend section 1, page 3, by deleting lines 8 through 10.
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the fourth through sixth lines and inserting:
"state department of conservation and natural resources; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".
Assemblywoman de Braga moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblywoman de Braga.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, re-engrossed and to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 448.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Wendell P. Williams,

Chairman

Assemblywoman Freeman moved that Senate Bill No. 209 be placed on the Chief Clerk's desk after reprint.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Freeman.
Motion carried.

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

Assembly in recess at 11:43 a.m.

At 11:54 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Quorum present.

"AN ACT relating to tobacco; prohibiting a minor from possessing or using tobacco products on school property; providing that a minor who engages in such conduct is a child in need of supervision and care or rehabilitation; requiring a minor who engages in such conduct to pay a fine or perform community service; requiring such a minor to attend a class designed to discourage the use of tobacco products for a first or second occurrence; requiring the driver's license of such a minor to be suspended for not less than 1 year for a third or subsequent occurrence; authorizing school police officers and other peace officers to issue a citation to such a minor in certain circumstances; prohibiting certain outdoor advertisements for tobacco products near schools; requiring the health division of the department of human resources to study the factors that contribute to the use of tobacco products by minors; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

"SUMMARY--Makes various changes to provisions relating to possession and use of tobacco products by minors and advertising of tobacco products near schools. (BDR 5-388)".

Morse Arberry, Jr.,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was re-referred Assembly Bill No. 6, 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 was referred Assembly Bill No. 491, 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 Concurrent Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred Assembly Bill No. 356, 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

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which were re-referred Assembly Bills Nos. 451, 483, 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

Senate Chamber, Carson City, June 27, 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. 59.

Mary Jo Mongelli

Assistant Secretary of the Senate

"SUMMARY--Requires public service commission of Nevada and certain railroads to pay certain expenses for activities of commission relating to railroad safety. (BDR 58-1228)".

Assembly Bill No. 268.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Arberry.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 268:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 268 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 405.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Ohrenschall.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 405:
Yeas -- 35.
Nays -- Buckley, Ernaut, Hettrick, Hickey, Lambert, Neighbors, Sandoval - 7.
Assembly Bill No. 405 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that Assembly Bill No. 549 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and placed on the Second Reading File.
Motion carried.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that Assembly Bill No. 574 be taken from its position on the General File and placed on the General File immediately following Assembly Bill No. 303.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 123.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Humke.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 123:
Yeas -- 41.
Nays -- Evans.
Assembly Bill No. 123 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 221.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Close.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 221:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 221 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 337.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Hickey.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 337:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 337 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 363.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Segerblom.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 363:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 363 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 404.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Cegavske.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 404:
Yeas -- 37.
Nays -- Buckley, Giunchigliani, Goldwater, Lambert, Perkins - 5.
Assembly Bill No. 404 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 454.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Humke.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 454:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 454 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 496.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Collins.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 496:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 496 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 498.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Goldwater.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 498:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 498 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 521.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Buckley, Freeman and Krenzer.
Conflict of interest declared by Assemblywoman Krenzer.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 521:
Yeas -- 41.
Nays -- None.
Not voting -- Krenzer.
Assembly Bill No. 521 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 542.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Gustavson and Chowning.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 542:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 542 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 566.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Goldwater.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 566:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 566 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 580.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Perkins and Price.
Conflict of interest declared by Assemblyman Price.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 580:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Assembly Bill No. 580 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Senate Bill No. 172.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Arberry.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 172:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Senate Bill No. 172 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Mr. Speaker announced that if there were no objections, the Assembly would recess subject to the call of the Chair.
Motion carried.

Assembly in recess at 12:54 p.m.

At 1:14 p.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Quorum present.

Senate Bill No. 183.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Humke.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 183:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Senate Bill No. 183 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Senate Bill No. 185.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Krenzer.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 185:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Senate Bill No. 185 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assemblyman Ernaut moved that Senate Bill No. 186 be taken from the Chief Clerk's desk and placed on the General File.
Motion carried.

Senate Joint Resolution No. 13.
Resolution read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Nolan, Segerblom and Price.
Roll call on Senate Joint Resolution No. 13:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Senate Joint Resolution No. 13 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Resolution ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 303.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblymen Goldwater, Anderson, Close and Herrera.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 303:
Yeas -- 24.
Nays -- Amodei, Berman, Braunlin, Cegavske, Close, Gustavson, Hettrick, Hickey, Humke, Lambert, Lee, Marvel, Nolan, Sandoval, Tiffany - 15.
Not voting -- Anderson, Carpenter, Von Tobel - 3.
Assembly Bill No. 303 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Senate Bill No. 186.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Krenzer.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 186:
Yeas -- 42.
Nays -- None.
Senate Bill No. 186 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 574.
Bill read third time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Health and Human Services:
Amendment No. 923.
Amend the bill as a whole by deleting sections 1 and 2 and adding new sections designated sections 1 and 2, following the enacting clause, to read as follows:
"Section 1. Chapter 422 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
The welfare division shall not contract with a person to distribute checks for public assistance unless the person is licensed by the division of financial institutions of the department of business and industry pursuant to Title 55 of NRS.
Sec. 2. This act becomes effective upon passage and approval.".
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

"AN ACT relating to public welfare; prohibiting the welfare division of the department of human resources from contracting with certain persons to distribute checks for public assistance; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

Amend the summary of the bill to read as follows:

"SUMMARY--Prohibits welfare division of department of human resources from contracting with certain persons to distribute checks for public assistance. (BDR 38-1775)".

Morse Arberry, Jr.,

Chairman

Senate Chamber, Carson City, June 27, 1997

To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed Senate Bills Nos. 396, 482.

Mary Jo Mongelli

Assistant Secretary of the Senate

Senate Bill No. 396.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Labor and Management.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 482.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Concurrent Committees on Education and Ways and Means.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Transportation:
Assembly Bill No. 657--An Act relating to tow cars; requiring operators of tow cars to obtain certificates of public convenience and necessity before operating in this state; requiring the public service commission of Nevada to issue certificates of public convenience and necessity to all operators of tow cars who were previously authorized by the commission to operate in this state; authorizing the commission to regulate rates for towing services performed without the prior consent of the owner of the vehicle or the person authorized by the owner to operate the vehicle; requiring operators of tow cars to file their rates for towing services performed without the prior consent of the owner of the vehicle or the person authorized by the owner to operate the vehicle with the commission; making various changes concerning operators of tow cars; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Chowning moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

Section 2 NRS 661.145 is hereby amended to read as follows:

661.145 1. No person is eligible to serve as a director or manager of any bank, organized or existing under the laws of this state, unless he [is] :

(a) Is a bona fide owner of stock of the bank or its holding company [, or

has] ;

(b) Holds stock of the bank or its holding company in a revocable trust; or

(c) Has a member's interest in the bank.

2. The stock or interest owned or held pursuant to subsection 1 must have a total fair market value of at least $1,000. A determination of the value of the stock or interest must be based on its value on the date it was purchased or on its value on the date the owner or holder of the stock or interest became a director, whichever is greater. The stock or the member's contribution must be fully paid and not pledged.

[2.] 3. For the purposes of this section, "holding company" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 666.005.".

On request of Assemblywoman Giunchigliani, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Sandee Ramos and Brandee Ramos.

On request of Assemblyman Humke, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Donald Bailey.

On request of Assemblywoman Ohrenschall, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Bert Cooper, Barbara Pope, Robert Collis, Constance Pope and Joanne Fuller.

On request of Assemblywoman Von Tobel, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Marianne Vallin and Ola Malmqvist.

Assemblyman Perkins moved that the Assembly adjourn until Saturday, June 28, 1997 at 10:30 a.m.
Motion carried.

Assembly adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

Approved:

Joseph E. Dini, Jr.

Speaker of the Assembly

Attest: Linda B. Alden
Chief Clerk of the Assembly