MINUTES OF THE
SENATE Committee on Judiciary
Seventieth Session
May 17, 1999
The Senate Committee on Judiciary was called to order by Chairman Mark A. James, at 12:55 p.m., on Monday, May 17, 1999, on the Senate Floor of the Legislative Building, Carson City, Nevada. There was no Agenda. There was no Attendance Roster.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
Senator Mark A. James, Chairman
Senator Mike McGinness
Senator Maurice Washington
Senator Dina Titus
Senator Valerie Wiener
Senator Terry Care
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT:
Senator Jon C. Porter, Vice Chairman (Excused)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Allison Combs, Committee Policy Analyst
Jo Greenslate, Committee Secretary
Chairman James called the meeting to order to consider Assembly amendments on seven Senate Bills (S.B.).
SENATE BILL 30: Increases monetary limits relating to small claims in justices’ courts. (BDR 1-1032)
SENATOR WIENER MOVED NOT TO CONCUR WITH AMENDMENT NO. 862 TO S.B. 30.
SENATOR CARE SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR PORTER WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)
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SENATE BILL 242: Revises provisions requiring inclusion of certain information in judgments of divorce and court orders for child support. (BDR 11-1392)
SENATOR WIENER MOVED NOT TO CONCUR WITH AMENDMENT NO. 767 TO S.B. 242.
SENATOR WASHINGTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR PORTER WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)
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SENATE BILL 515: Revises provisions governing registration and community notification of sex offenders and offenders convicted of crime against child. (BDR 14-664)
SENATOR WIENER MOVED TO CONCUR WITH AMENDMENT NO. 771 TO S.B. 515.
SENATOR CARE SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR PORTER WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)
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SENATE BILL 512: Revises provisions relating to marriage ceremonies, marriage licenses and certificates of marriage. (BDR 11-630)
SENATOR WIENER MOVED TO CONCUR WITH AMENDMENT NO. 790 TO S.B. 512.
SENATOR MCGINNESS SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR PORTER WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)
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SENATE BILL 148: Revises provisions relating to category E felonies and presentence investigations and reports. (BDR 15-231)
SENATOR TITUS MOVED TO CONCUR WITH AMENDMENT NO. 863 TO S.B. 148.
SENATOR WIENER SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR PORTER WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)
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SENATE BILL 395: Revises provisions regarding parole hearings for certain prisoners. (BDR 16-513)
SENATOR WASHINGTON MOVED TO CONCUR WITH AMENDMENT NO. 865 TO S.B. 395.
SENATOR WIENER SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR PORTER WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)
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SENATE BILL 314: Revises and clarifies certain provisions governing municipal judges. (BDR 1-1664)
SENATOR TITUS MOVED TO CONCUR WITH AMENDMENT NO. 890 TO S.B. 314.
SENATOR CARE SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED. (SENATOR PORTER WAS ABSENT FOR THE VOTE.)
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There being no further business to come before the committee, Chairman James adjourned the meeting at 1:02 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:
Jo Greenslate,
Committee Secretary
APPROVED BY:
Senator Mark A. James, Chairman
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