EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted. Green numbers along left margin indicate location on the printed bill (e.g., 5-15 indicates page 5, line 15).

1-1 Whereas, Elderly persons living on fixed incomes compose a

1-2 significant portion of the population of the State of Nevada; and

1-3 Whereas, Many elderly persons cannot afford or are not able to

1-4 maintain a private home and must seek living arrangements in residential

1-5 facilities for groups; and

1-6 Whereas, Additional information is required to ensure that elderly

1-7 persons living in residential facilities for groups are treated with respect

1-8 and provided with the appropriate care required to maintain their health

1-9 and self-respect; now, therefore, be it

1-10 Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate

1-11 Concurring, That the Legislative Commission is hereby directed to

1-12 conduct an interim study concerning the quality of care provided to elderly

1-13 persons living in residential facilities for groups; and be it further

1-14 Resolved, That the Legislative Commission shall appoint a

1-15 subcommittee to conduct the study which must include an analysis of:

1-16 1. The regulations imposed on residential facilities for groups that

1-17 provide housing for elderly persons;

1-18 2. The fees charged at such facilities;

1-19 3. The information disclosed to elderly persons or their families

1-20 relating to the care to be provided; and

2-1 4. The special provisions, if any, that are provided for elderly persons

2-2 suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease; and be it further

2-3 Resolved, That any recommended legislation proposed by the

2-4 subcommittee must be approved by a majority of the members of the

2-5 Senate and a majority of the members of the Assembly appointed to the

2-6 subcommittee; and be it further

2-7 Resolved, That the Legislative Commission shall submit a report of its

2-8 findings and any recommendations for legislation to the 71st session of the

2-9 Nevada Legislature.