Carson City (Friday), April 25, 1997

Assembly called to order at 10:54 a.m.
Mr. Speaker presiding.
Roll called.
All present except Assemblyman Carpenter, who was excused.
Prayer by the Chaplain, The Reverend William L. McCord.
Guide, O Lord, I pray You, the members of the Assembly: Bless these Your servants. Grant them wisdom and strength to know and do Your will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness. Rule their hearts and prosper their endeavors, that law and order, justice and peace may prevail, to the honor of Your Holy Name.

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.

Christina R. Giunchigliani,

Chairman

Mr. Speaker:
Your Committee on Taxation, to which was re-referred Assembly Bill No. 249, has had the same under consideration, and begs leave to report the same back with the recommendation: Do pass.

Robert E. Price,

Chairman

Senate Chamber, Carson City, April 24, 1997

To the Honorable the Assembly:
I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed Assembly Bills Nos. 1, 18, 105, 107, 108, 127.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed, as amended, Assembly Bills Nos. 7, 66 and respectfully requests your honorable body to concur in said amendments.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed, as amended, Senate Bill No. 193.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day passed, as amended, Senate Joint Resolution No. 11.
Also, I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Senate on this day concurred in the Assembly amendment to Senate Bill No. 57.

Mary Jo Mongelli

Assistant Secretary of the Senate

Assembly Bill No. 261.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Arberry.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 261:
Yeas -- 41.
Nays -- None.
Excused -- Carpenter.
Assembly Bill No. 261 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 287.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Bache.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 287:
Yeas -- 41.
Nays -- None.
Excused -- Carpenter.
Assembly Bill No. 287 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Assembly Bill No. 314.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblywoman Lambert.
Roll call on Assembly Bill No. 314:
Yeas -- 40.
Nays -- Ernaut.
Excused -- Carpenter.
Assembly Bill No. 314 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

Senate Bill No. 9.
Bill read third time.
Remarks by Assemblyman Amodei.
Roll call on Senate Bill No. 9:
Yeas -- 41.
Nays -- None.
Excused -- Carpenter.
Senate Bill No. 9 having received a constitutional majority, Mr. Speaker declared it passed, as amended.
Bill ordered transmitted to the Senate.

By the Committee on Taxation:
Assembly Bill No. 413--An Act relating to property taxes; increasing the amount of household income allowed for a senior citizen to qualify for a refund of a portion of the property taxes on his primary residence; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Price moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Taxation.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics:
Assembly Bill No. 414--An Act relating to elections; requiring the notification of registrars of voters and certain county clerks when a registered voter is adjudicated insane; increasing the maximum authorized number of registered voters for a precinct in which a mechanical voting system is used; revising the period for filing an affidavit of candidacy for a city office; revising the period for testing automatic tabulating equipment used in an election; authorizing the printing of ballots and other materials relating to an election outside this state under certain circumstances; requiring county and city clerks to prescribe the color of the ballots used in an election; revising the period for filing certain ballot questions with the county or city clerk; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Giunchigliani moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Elections, Procedures, and Ethics.
Motion carried.

By the Committee on Transportation:
Assembly Bill No. 415--An Act relating to traffic laws; revising the provisions governing the circumstances under which a police officer may remove a vehicle from a roadway; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Transportation.
Motion carried.

By Assemblymen Manendo, Gustavson, Nolan, Segerblom, Chowning, Price, Krenzer, Mortenson, Lee, Lambert, Close, Parks, Hickey, Cegavske, Von Tobel and Williams:
Assembly Bill No. 416--An Act relating to substances causing impairment; revising the standard for determining when a person is operating a vehicle or vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance; increasing the penalty for a conviction of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance; making various other changes concerning intoxicating liquor and controlled substances; expressly providing that intoxication at the time of incurring a gaming debt or loss is not a defense in an action for recovery of the debt or loss; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblyman Manendo moved that the bill be referred to the Concurrent Committees on Judiciary and Ways and Means.
Motion carried.

By Assemblymen Berman, Freeman, Giunchigliani, Collins, Lee, Braunlin, Koivisto, Ernaut, Hettrick, Nolan, Manendo, Sandoval, Mortenson, Evans, Anderson, Bache, Lambert, Parks, Arberry, Goldwater, Herrera, Close, Humke, Amodei, Ohrenschall, Von Tobel, Marvel, Neighbors, Williams, Buckley, Perkins, Cegavske, Gustavson, Price, Krenzer, Chowning, Hickey, Tiffany, Segerblom and de Braga:
Assembly Bill No. 417--An Act relating to days of observance; requiring the governor to proclaim a week in May as Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Week in the State of Nevada; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Assemblywoman Berman moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Health and Human Services.
Motion carried.

Senate Bill No. 193.
Assemblyman Perkins moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Motion carried.

Assemblyman Price moved that Assembly Bill No. 413 be referred to the Concurrent Committees on Taxation and Ways and Means.
Motion carried.

Assembly Bill No. 211.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce:
Amendment No. 180.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 2, by deleting "16," and inserting "24,".
Amend sec. 2, page 1, line 5, by deleting "6," and inserting "8,".
Amend sec. 4, page 1, line 10, by deleting "check." and inserting:
"check or an instrument of payment drawn on a foreign account in foreign money.".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 6 through 8 as sections 8 through 10 and adding new sections designated sections 6 and 7, following sec. 5, to read as follows:
"Sec. 6. "Deferred deposit" means a transaction in which, pursuant to a written agreement:

1. A customer tenders to a person a personal check drawn upon the account of the customer; and
2. The person:
(a) Provides to the customer an amount of money that is equal to the face value of the check, less any fee charged for the transaction; and
(b) Agrees not to cash the check for a specified period.
Sec. 7. "Deferred deposit service" means any person engaged in the business of deferring deposits for a fee, service charge or other consideration.".
Amend sec. 6, page 1, line 13, after "check-cashing" by inserting:
"or deferred deposit".
Amend sec. 7, page 2, line 2, after "check-cashing" by inserting:
"or deferred deposit".
Amend sec. 7, page 2, by deleting lines 5 and 6 and inserting:
"(a) A person doing business pursuant to the authority of any law of this state or of the United States relating to banks, savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, credit unions, development corporations, mortgage companies, thrift companies, pawnbrokers or insurance companies.
(b) A person licensed to make installment loans pursuant to chapter 675 of NRS.".
Amend sec. 7, page 2, line 7, by deleting "(b)" and inserting "(c)".
Amend sec. 7, page 2, line 13, by deleting "(c)" and inserting "(d)".
Amend sec. 7, page 2, line 15, by deleting "(d)" and inserting "(e)".
Amend sec. 8, page 2, line 23, by inserting a colon after "each".
Amend sec. 8, page 2, by deleting line 24 and inserting:
"(1) Partner;
(2) Officer;
(3) Director;
(4) Manager or member who acts in a managerial capacity; and
(5) Registered agent,
of the business entity.".
Amend sec. 8, page 2, by deleting lines 26 and 27 and inserting:
"background, experience and activities of the applicant and its:
(1) Partners;
(2) Officers;
(3) Directors; and
(4) Managers or members who act in a managerial capacity,
as the commissioner determines is necessary.".
Amend sec. 8, page 2, between lines 29 and 30, by inserting:
"(e) If the applicant intends to provide deferred deposit services in addition to check-cashing services, a statement of that intent.".
Amend sec. 8, page 2, line 30, after "check-cashing" by inserting:
"or deferred deposit".
Amend sec. 8, page 2, line 31, by deleting "principals" and inserting:
"managers or members who act in a managerial capacity".
Amend sec. 8, page 2, line 36, after "check-cashing" by inserting:
"or deferred deposit".
Amend sec. 8, page 2, by deleting lines 38 and 39 and inserting:
"3. Each licensee and applicant shall, for each license, deliver to the commissioner a financial statement prepared from his books and records by an independent public accountant who holds a permit to engage in the practice of public accounting in this state which has not been revoked or suspended. The financial statement must be dated not earlier than the close of the latest fiscal year of the licensee and must be submitted within 60 days thereafter. The commissioner may grant a reasonable extension for the submission of the financial statement if requested before the statement is due.".
Amend sec. 8, page 3, line 2, after "licensure." by inserting:
"All money received by the commissioner pursuant to this subsection must be placed in the investigative account for financial institutions created pursuant to NRS 232.545.".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 9 and 10 as sections 13 and 14 and adding new sections designated sections 11 and 12, following sec. 8, to read as follows:
"Sec. 11. 1. Except as otherwise provided in section 12 of this act, each licensee shall have in force a surety bond payable to the State of Nevada in the amount of $50,000 for the use and benefit of any customer receiving his check-cashing or deferred deposit service.
2. The bond must be in a form satisfactory to the commissioner, issued by a bonding company authorized to do business in this state and must secure the faithful performance of the obligations of the licensee respecting the provision of the check-cashing or deferred deposit service.
3. A licensee shall, within 10 days after the commencement of any action or notice of entry of any judgment against him by any creditor or claimant arising out of business regulated by this chapter, give notice thereof to the commissioner by certified mail with details sufficient to identify the action or judgment. The surety shall, within 10 days after it pays any claim or judgment to a creditor or claimant, give notice thereof to the commissioner by certified mail with details sufficient to identify the creditor or claimant and the claim or judgment so paid.
4. Whenever the principal sum of the bond is reduced by recoveries or payments thereon, the licensee shall furnish:
(a) A new or additional bond so that the total or aggregate principal sum of the bonds equals the sum required pursuant to subsection 1; or
(b) An endorsement, duly executed by the surety, reinstating the bond to the required principal sum.
5. The liability of the surety on the bond to a creditor or claimant is not affected by any misrepresentation, breach of warranty, failure to pay a premium or other act or omission of the licensee, or by any insolvency or bankruptcy of the licensee.
6. The liability of the surety continues as to all transactions entered into in good faith by the creditors and claimants with the licensee's agents within 30 days after:
(a) The licensee's death or the dissolution or liquidation of his business; or
(b) The termination of the bond,
whichever event occurs first.
7. Whenever the commissioner determines that the protection of the public so requires, he may order that an increase be made in the principal sum of the bond of any licensee, except that the commissioner may not order an increase of more than $10,000 if the licensee has submitted a current financial statement, or more than $15,000 otherwise.
8. Neither a licensee nor his surety may cancel or alter a bond except after notice to the commissioner by certified mail. The cancellation or alteration is not effective until 10 days after receipt of the notice by the commissioner. A cancellation or alteration does not affect any liability incurred or accrued on the bond before the expiration of the 30-day period designated in subsection 6.
Sec. 12. 1. In lieu of any surety bond, or any portion of the principal sum thereof as required by this chapter, a licensee may deposit with the state treasurer or with any bank or trust company authorized to do business in this state as the licensee may select, with the approval of the commissioner:
(a) Interest-bearing stocks;
(b) Bills, bonds, notes, debentures or other obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or guaranteed by the United States; or
(c) Any obligation of this state or any city, county, town, township, school district or other instrumentality of this state or guaranteed by this state,
in an aggregate amount of, based upon principal amount or market value, whichever is lower, of not less than the amount of the required surety bond or portion thereof.
2. The securities must be held to secure the same obligation as would the surety bond, but the depositor may receive any interest or dividends and, with the approval of the commissioner, substitute other suitable securities for those deposited.".
Amend sec. 9, page 3, line 5, by deleting "8" and inserting "10".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sec. 11 as sec. 16 and adding a new section designated sec. 15, following sec. 10, to read as follows:
"Sec. 15. 1. As used in this section, "change of control" means:
(a) A transfer of voting stock, partnership or member interests which results in giving a person, directly or indirectly, the power to direct the management and policy of a licensee; or
(b) A transfer of at least 25 percent of the outstanding voting stock, partnership or member interests of the licensee.
2. The commissioner must be notified of a transfer of 5 percent or more of the outstanding voting stock, partnership or member interests of a licensee and must approve a transfer that constitutes a change of control.
3. A person who acquires stock, partnership or member interests resulting in a change of control of the licensee shall apply to the commissioner for approval of the transfer. The application must contain information which shows that the requirements of this chapter for obtaining a license will be satisfied after the change of control. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the commissioner shall conduct an investigation to determine whether those requirements will be satisfied. If, after the investigation, the commissioner denies the application, he may forbid the applicant from participating in the business of the licensee.
4. A licensee may submit a written request to the commissioner to waive an investigation pursuant to subsection 3. The commissioner may grant a waiver if the application has undergone a similar investigation by a state or federal agency in connection with the licensing of or his employment with a financial institution.".
Amend sec. 11, page 3, by deleting lines 21 through 32 and inserting:
"greater, for:
(1) A check issued by the Federal Government, this state or a political subdivision of this state; or
(2) A payroll check issued by any person.
(b) Eight percent of the face amount of the check or $5, whichever is greater, for a check drawn on an institution located within this state.
(c) Fifteen percent of the face amount of the check or $5, whichever is greater, for a check drawn on an institution located outside of this state.
2. Charge or collect a fee or other consideration for a deferred deposit transaction in excess of 10 percent of the face value of the check of which the deposit is deferred.
3. Fail to:
(a) Post in a conspicuous place in every location at which he operates under a license issued pursuant to this chapter a notice that states the fees charged for cashing checks or entering into a deferred deposit transaction.
(b) Comply with section 18 of this act.
4. Fail to file with the commissioner a schedule of all fees charged at each location at which he operates under a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
5. Fail to deposit a check or present it for payment within 7 days after cashing it for a customer and endorse it in the name of the licensee, or, for deferred deposit transactions, fail to deposit a check or present it for payment within 30 days after the date on which the written agreement evidencing the deferred deposit transaction is executed.
6. Fail to provide to each customer cashing a check a receipt that includes".
Amend sec. 11, page 3, line 38, by deleting "6." and inserting "7.".
Amend sec. 11, page 3, line 43, by deleting "7." and inserting "8.".
Amend sec. 11, page 4, by deleting line 1 and inserting:
"9. Operate a check-cashing or deferred deposit service at a location other than a location for".
Amend sec. 11, page 4, line 3, by deleting "9." and inserting "10.".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 12 through 14 as sections 19 through 21 and adding new sections designated sections 17 and 18, following sec. 11, to read as follows:
"Sec. 17. 1. A licensee may defer the deposit of a personal check written by a customer if:
(a) The deferral is evidenced by a written agreement that:
(1) Is signed by:
(I) The customer; and
(II) The licensee or an authorized representative of the licensee; and
(2) Complies with the requirements set forth in subsection 2;
(b) The period for which the deposit is deferred does not exceed 30 days after the date on which the written agreement required pursuant to paragraph (a) is executed;
(c) The licensee is not holding for deferred deposit another check from the same customer pursuant to a previous written agreement;
(d) The fee charged for the deferral does not exceed, directly or indirectly, the applicable fee authorized by subsection 2 of section 16 of this act; and
(e) The face amount of the check of which the deposit is deferred does not exceed $300.
2. A written agreement that evidences a deferred deposit:
(a) Must not authorize a licensee to accept collateral.
(b) Must set forth:
(1) The date to which payment is deferred; and
(2) In United States dollars and in annual percentage rate, the total amount of the fees, if any, charged for the deferred deposit.
3. If a check written to a licensee by a customer pursuant to a written agreement to defer deposit is returned for insufficient funds, the licensee:
(a) May charge the customer a fee not to exceed $25.
(b) Is not entitled to recover damages pursuant to NRS 41.620.
4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 205.130, a customer who:
(a) Enters into a written agreement to defer the deposit of a check pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1; and
(b) Tenders to a licensee a check in accordance with that agreement,
is not subject to any criminal penalty for failure to comply with the terms of the agreement.
Sec. 18. A licensee who advertises his services, in whole or in part, through the use of a foreign language shall clearly disclose in that foreign language the fees, penalties and terms applicable to the services that he provides. The disclosures must be made by:
1. Posting the information on a conspicuous sign or chart within his place of business; and
2. Providing to customers who speak that foreign language materials that include the required disclosures.".
Amend sec. 12, page 4, between lines 14 and 15, by inserting:
"3. The commissioner may, in conducting an examination, investigation or hearing:
(a) Compel the attendance of any person by subpoena.
(b) Administer oaths.
(c) Examine, under oath, any person subject to the provisions of this chapter concerning his business and the conduct of his affairs.
4. A person subpoenaed pursuant to the provisions of this section who:
(a) Willfully refuses or neglects to:
(1) Appear at the time and place named in the subpoena; or
(2) Produce books, records or papers required by the commissioner; or
(b) Refuses to be sworn or answer as a witness,
is guilty of a misdemeanor.
5. The commissioner may assess and collect the cost of an examination, periodic or special audit, investigation or hearing conducted pursuant to this chapter from a licensee whom the commissioner has ordered to undergo such an investigatory procedure in an amount established by the commissioner pursuant to NRS 658.101.".
Amend sec. 13, page 4, by deleting lines 15 through 29 and inserting:
"Sec. 20. 1. The following acts constitute grounds for disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter:
(a) Violating a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Making a false statement of material fact on an application for a license.
(c) Refusing to:
(1) Cooperate in an investigation conducted by the commissioner; or
(2) Pay an assessment levied by the commissioner pursuant to NRS 658.055.
(d) Failing to comply with an order of the commissioner.
(e) Engaging in conduct that demonstrates a lack of the competency or trustworthiness which, in the determination of the commissioner, is necessary to operate a check-cashing or deferred deposit service.
(f) Conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving fraud, misrepresentation or deceit.
2. If, after a hearing, the commissioner determines that a licensee has committed one or more of the acts set forth in subsection 1, the commissioner may:
(a) For each act, impose upon the licensee an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed $1,000; or
(b) Restrict, suspend or revoke the license of the licensee.".
Amend sec. 14, page 4, lines 32 and 33, by deleting:
", after a hearing,".
Amend sec. 14, page 4, line 37, after "check for" by inserting:
"or entering into a deferred deposit transaction with".
Amend sec. 14, page 4, line 38, after "3." by inserting:
"Service of an order issued by the commissioner pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 is effective when delivered in person to the recipient or upon mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the recipient. A person who receives an order issued by the commissioner pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 is entitled to a hearing if the request is made in writing to the commissioner within 30 days after service of the order. The order becomes final if:
(a) No hearing is requested; or
(b) At the conclusion of the hearing, the commissioner does not rescind the order.
4.".
Amend sec. 14, page 4, line 40, by deleting "an" and inserting "a final".
Amend sec. 14, page 4, line 41, by deleting "4." and inserting "5.".
Amend the bill as a whole by renumbering sections 15 through 17 as sections 23 through 25 and adding a new section designated sec. 22, following sec. 14, to read as follows:
"Sec. 22. 1. Any person threatened with injury or damage by reason of a violation of any provision of this chapter may, in a court of competent jurisdiction:
(a) Institute an action or proceeding for injunctive relief.
(b) Sue therefor and shall recover an amount not less than his actual damages nor more than treble damages, together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
2. If a court determines by clear and convincing evidence that a violation of this chapter was willful, the court, in its discretion, may award punitive damages in addition to the damages authorized by paragraph (b) of subsection 1.
3. A person commencing an action for any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall, simultaneously with the filing of the complaint with the court, mail a copy of the complaint to the attorney general.".
Amend sec. 16, page 5, line 1, by deleting:
"7 or 11" and inserting:
"9, 16 or 17".
Amend sec. 17, page 5, line 5, by deleting:
"October 1, 1997." and inserting:
"July 1, 1998.".
Amend the bill as a whole by adding a new section designated sec. 26, following sec. 17, to read as follows:
"Sec. 26. 1. This section and sections 16 and 17 of this act become effective on October 1, 1997.
2. Sections 1 to 15, inclusive, and 18 to 25, inclusive, of this act become effective on July 1, 1998.".
Amend the title of the bill by deleting the first and second lines and inserting:

"An Act relating to financial services; providing for the regulation and licensure of check-cashing and deferred deposit services; prohibiting certain acts relating to check-cashing and deferred deposit services;".

Assembly Bill No. 285.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Commerce:
Amendment No. 218.
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 2 through 10, and inserting:
"625.170 1. The executive director of the board shall , [prepare] once each year [,] or at intervals [as] established by the board, prepare a roster [showing the names, last known addresses and disciplines of engineering of all registered professional engineers and the names and last known addresses of all land surveyors, engineering interns and land-surveying interns. Copies of the] that shows, for each:
(a) Registered professional engineer, his name, the city in which he lives, his license number and the discipline of engineering in which he specializes.
(b) Land surveyor, his name, the city in which he lives and his license number.
(c) Engineering or land-surveying intern, his name and registration number.
2. The roster must be:
[1. Mailed to]
(a) Made available to each person so registered [.
2.] or licensed in a manner prescribed by the board.
(b) Placed on file with the secretary of state and county and city clerks.
[3.] (c) Distributed or sold to the public.".
Assemblyman Perkins moved the adoption of the amendment.
Remarks by Assemblyman Perkins.
Amendment adopted.
Bill ordered reprinted, engrossed and to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 300.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 336.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Senate Bill No. 106.
Bill read second time and ordered to third reading.

Senate Joint Resolution No. 8.
Resolution read second time and ordered to third reading.

Assembly Bill No. 153.
Bill read second time.
The following amendment was proposed by the Committee on Government Affairs:
Amendment No. 255.
Amend section 1, page 1, line 7, by deleting "A" and inserting:
"[A] Such a".
Amend section 1, page 1, line 10, by deleting "November" and inserting "June.".
Amend section 1, page 1, line 11, by deleting "year, if:" and inserting "year.".
Amend section 1, page 1, by deleting lines 12 through 16.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 3, by deleting the bracket.
Amend section 1, page 2, line 4, by deleting "unexpected" and inserting "[unexpected]".
Amend section 1, page 2, line 8, by deleting the bracket.
Amend section 1, pages 2 and 3, by deleting lines 38 through 43 on page 2 and lines 1 through 4 on page 3.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:

"An Act relating to municipal obligations; revising the provisions governing special elections to approve general obligations proposed by municipalities; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".

"Summary--Revises provisions governing special elections to approve general obligations proposed by municipalities. (BDR 30-554)".

Assemblyman Arberry moved that Assembly Bill No. 239 be referred to the Concurrent Committees on Judiciary and Elections, Procedures, and Ethics.
Motion carried.

On request of Assemblyman Hickey, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Pyung-Gun Shin.

On request of Assemblyman Gustavson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Don V. Gustavson, Lee Gustavson, Bill Lafferty and Muriel Lafferty.

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

Assembly adjourned at 11:39 a.m.

Approved:

Joseph E. Dini, Jr.

Speaker of the Assembly

Attest: Linda B. Alden
Chief Clerk of the Assembly