NEVADA LEGISLATURE
Sixty-ninth Session, 1997
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ASSEMBLY DAILY JOURNAL

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THE THIRTY-NINTH DAY

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Carson City (Thursday), February 27, 1997

Assembly called to order at 11:12 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Assemblywoman Freeman, who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, The Reverend Randy S. Woodley.
"Wadon Unuth la na hee." (Thank You Great Spirit who is beyond our understanding.) Show Your mercy to us, a pitiful people, for we are just human beings. When we see Your power, we are powerless. When we hear Your wisdom, we are foolish. When we observe Your wealth we are in poverty. Help us Creator to see with Your eyes, to hear with Your ears, to speak with Your tongue. We ask this in humility. "Wadon" (Thank You), You have shown us O God what is good and what is required of us all. To seek justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with You, our God. You are good and Your loving kindness is everlasting. Your mercy endures forever. Grant that our hearts and our thoughts and our deeds may be at one with You. Amen.

Pledge of allegiance to the Flag.

Assemblywoman Buckley 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 Judiciary, to which were referred Assembly Bill No. 164, Assembly Joint Resolution No. 33 of the 68th Session, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Bernie Anderson,

Chairman

MESSAGES FROM THE SENATE

Senate Chamber, Carson City, February 26, 1997

To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day adopted Senate Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 3, 4.
Mary Jo Mongelli
Assistant Secretary of the Senate

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

By Assemblymen Price, Giunchigliani, Carpenter, Goldwater, Lambert, Sandoval, Manendo, Arberry, Mortenson, Lee, Segerblom, Evans, Freeman, Bache, Krenzer, Chowning, Nolan, Koivisto, Anderson, Buckley, Ohrenschall, Amodei, Close, Herrera, Parks, Cegavske, Williams, Berman, de Braga, Neighbors, Tiffany, Ernaut and Dini:
Assembly Joint Resolution No. 5--Proposing to amend the Nevada constitution to provide for limited annual legislative sessions.

Assemblyman Price moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics.
Motion carried.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 3.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Government Affairs.
Motion carried.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 4.
Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the resolution be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

Assemblyman Anderson moved that Assembly Bill No. 159 be taken from the Second Reading File and re-referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
Motion carried.

INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE

By Assemblymen Anderson, Williams, Ohrenschall, Segerblom, Carpenter, Tiffany, Hickey, Krenzer, Price, Sandoval, Mortenson, Collins, Chowning, Manendo, Hettrick, Perkins, de Braga, Marvel, Von Tobel, Amodei, Ernaut, Neighbors, Humke, Herrera, Goldwater, Giunchigliani, Arberry, Bache and Freeman:
Assembly Bill No. 208--An Act relating to alternative methods of resolving disputes; increasing the fees that are imposed for the filing of civil actions and responses thereto for the support of certain programs; providing for the establishment of neighborhood justice centers in certain additional counties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Assemblyman Anderson moved that the bill be referred to the Concurrent Committees on Judiciary and Ways and Means.
Motion carried.

By Assemblymen Anderson, Williams, Segerblom, Carpenter, Tiffany, Evans, Krenzer, Nolan, Price, Mortenson, Collins, Cegavske, Manendo, Hettrick, Perkins, Ernaut, Buckley, Berman, de Braga, Neighbors, Von Tobel, Ohrenschall, Humke, Amodei, Close, Herrera, Goldwater, Giunchigliani, Arberry, Bache, Lambert and Freeman:
Assembly Bill No. 209--An Act relating to motor vehicles; revising the period for the satisfaction of an outstanding security interest on a vehicle taken in trade or purchased by a licensed dealer; providing a period for the delivery of the title to such a vehicle to the licensed dealer; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Assemblyman Anderson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

By Assemblymen Anderson and Humke:
Assembly Bill No. 210--An Act relating to criminal procedure; revising the provisions governing discovery in criminal cases; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Assemblyman Anderson moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

By Assemblymen Williams, Arberry, Herrera, Freeman, Ohrenschall, Bache, Carpenter, Amodei, Krenzer, Cegavske, Mortenson, Berman, Collins, Sandoval, Anderson, de Braga, Manendo, Tiffany, Ernaut, Goldwater, Perkins, Chowning, Buckley, Giunchigliani, Von Tobel, Hickey, Neighbors, Segerblom, Evans, Nolan, Price, Humke, Koivisto, Parks, Lambert, Lee, Dini and Braunlin:
Assembly Bill No. 211--An Act relating to check-cashing services; providing for the regulation and licensure of check-cashing services; prohibiting certain acts relating to check-cashing services; providing a penalty; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Assemblyman Williams moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Motion carried.

second reading and amendment

Assembly Joint Resolution No. 1.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Assembly Joint Resolution No. 2.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Assembly Joint Resolution No. 4.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES

Assemblywoman Buckley moved that Assembly Bill No. 34 be taken from the General File and placed on the General File for the next legislative day.
Motion carried.

REMARKS FROM THE FLOOR

Assemblywoman Cegavske requested the following be entered in the Journal:
NEVADA'S YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
By Diana Tran

With the presidential and state elections in 1992 and 1996, Nevadan youths were granted the opportunity to get involved in the political world. Instead of learning the principles in government books and campaign ads on television, Nevada's youth, including myself, experienced the excitement first hand. As part of our government assignment was the opportunity to earn extra credit and experience, Durango and other high school students volunteered at local campaign headquarters. Volunteering at campaign headquarters proved to the public how we care about our future. Such expressions of our opinion, taking public surveys, and informing the public on the candidate's issues are how we got involved.
Representing the youth's population in Nevada, volunteers told the candidate some of the issues that we care about. From the flaws in the school system to the lack of recreational programs, we expressed our opinions, concerns, and needs. Without the voice of the youth, the candidates would not know or be aware of the issues that affect us. If an issue is not addressed, no action can be taken.
Candidates just don't pick any issues they want. This is when surveying takes its action. The main source of democracy is the people. Thus, volunteers went out and knocked on doors and surveyed the public. From asking the public on the status of their life regarding the government influence to asking what their needs were, we recorded their valuable answers. From this survey, the candidates get a good idea of what issue to attack and make the public satisfied.
Once the candidate's platform has been formed and announced, volunteers went out and informed them on the important issues. We served as messengers for the candidate; we told the public what the candidate stands for and how the public could benefit if that candidate is elected. We could answer tough questions and effectively express the issues favorably.
When the public goes in the voting poll and votes for the candidate that we advertise for, we know that we have done our job. By voting, the public expresses their concern, and their voices are heard. When volunteering at political campaigns, we are taking action and getting involved in the government. We don't sit back and expect others to get things done. By expressing our concern on issues, taking surveys, and informing the public, we are taking actions in bettering the representation of Nevada's youth in Nevada and Washington.

unfinished business
Signing of Bills and Resolutions

There being no objections, the Speaker and Chief Clerk signed Senate Concurrent Resolutions Nos. 11, 12.

GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF ASSEMBLY FLOOR

On request of Assemblyman Close, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to John Hunt.

On request of Assemblyman Lee, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Darrell Batson and Monteria Hightower.

On request of Assemblyman Nolan, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jon Hauger.

On request of Assemblyman Perkins, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Callie Gibson and Michelle Campbell.

Assemblywoman Buckley moved that the Assembly adjourn until Monday, March 3, 1997 at 11 a.m.
Motion carried.

Assembly adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Approved: Joseph E. Dini, Jr.
Speaker of the Assembly
Attest: Linda B. Alden
Chief Clerk of the Assembly