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Section 1. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general

fund to the State Department of Agriculture the sum of $10,000 to establish

and maintain a program for the eradication and control of nests and

colonies of ants of the genus and species Solenopsis invicta or Solenopsis

richteri, or a hybrid of either, and bees of the genus, species and subspecies

Apis mellifera scutellata, or a hybrid thereof.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 2. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the State Department of Agriculture to carry out the provisions of sections

33 and 34 of this act:

2. Any balance of the sums appropriated by subsection 1 remaining at

the end of the respective fiscal years must not be committed for expenditure

after June 30 of the respective fiscal years and reverts to the state general

fund as soon as all payments of money committed have been made.

Sec. 3. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the Department of Museums, Library and Arts the sum of $200,000 for a

Program Coordinator, additional staff person, and program and office

expenses to continue the Nevada Humanities Committee Office in southern

Nevada.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 4. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the Department of Education for distribution to school districts to purchase

library books:

(a) Amount of money expended by the school district, excluding gifts

and grants, in the immediately preceding year for the purchase of library

books for use in the media centers of school libraries within the school

district; and

(b) Financial needs of the school district to maintain an adequate supply

of library books in the media centers of school libraries within the school

district.

3. Upon receipt of such an application, the Department of Education

shall review the application to determine whether it is complete. Except as

otherwise provided in subsection 7, the Department of Education shall

approve an application if it is complete.

4. The Department of Education shall apportion the money available

for each fiscal year among the school districts whose applications have

been approved. Each school district is entitled to receive, within the limits

of money available, an amount equal to not more than 50 percent of the

money that the school district expended, excluding gifts and grants, on the

purchase of library books for use in the media centers of school libraries in

the immediately preceding year.

5. The board of trustees of a school district that receives a grant of

money pursuant to subsection 4 shall use the money to purchase library

books for use in the media centers of school libraries.

6. The board of trustees of a school district that receives a grant of

money pursuant to subsection 4 shall not use the money to:

(a) Supplant or cause to be reduced any other source of funding for the

media centers of school libraries within the school district.

(b) Settle or arbitrate disputes or negotiate settlements between an

organization that represents licensed employees of the school district and

the school district.

(c) Adjust the schedules of salaries and benefits of the employees of the

school district.

7. If the board of trustees of a school district receives a grant of money

pursuant to subsection 4 for the fiscal year 1999-2000 and the board of

trustees does not expend at least the amount of money, excluding gifts and

grants, that the board of trustees expended in the immediately preceding

year on the purchase of library books for media centers of school libraries,

the board of trustees is not eligible to apply for a grant of money for the

fiscal year 2000-2001. If the Department of Education receives an

application from a school district and, upon review of the information

contained in the application described in paragraph (a) of subsection 2, the

Department determines that the board of trustees did not expend at least the

amount of money that the board of trustees expended in the immediately

preceding year on the purchase of library books for media centers of school

libraries, the Department shall deny the application.

8. As used in this section, "media center of a school library" means a

centralized collection of educational resources located in a school library

that is designed to:

(a) Integrate the curriculum of a school;

(b) Teach pupils skills in methods to acquire information; and

(c) Ensure that teachers and pupils use the resources of information

offered in a school library.

9. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

for:

(a) The fiscal year 1999-2000 must be transferred and added to the

money appropriated for the fiscal year 2000-2001.

(b) The fiscal year 2000-2001, including any money added thereto

pursuant to paragraph (a), must not be committed for expenditure after June

30, 2001, and reverts to the state general fund as soon as all payments of

money committed have been made.

Sec. 5. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the University of Nevada School of Medicine for the expansion of the

program administered by the Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Center:

2. The sums appropriated by subsection 1 are available for either fiscal

year. Any balance of those sums must not be committed for expenditure

after June 30, 2001, and reverts to the state general fund as soon as all

payments of money committed have been made.

3. The money appropriated by subsection 1 must be used to pay the

salaries of professional and support personnel on the multi-disciplinary

team of the Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, including,

without limitation, pediatric endocrinologists, licensed clinical social

workers, exercise physiologists, psychologists, health analysts,

biostatisticians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and registered

dietitians.

4. The Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Center shall create an

advisory board consisting of the eight members of the executive committee

of the Nevada Diabetes Council and three additional members who are

medical and allied health professionals in the field of diabetes to provide

advice to the Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology Center regarding the

collaboration between the various state agencies, focusing primarily on the

care and treatment of children with diabetes.

5. The Pediatric Diabetes Endocrinology Center shall ensure that a data

analysis is conducted to evaluate the financial situation of the program

administered by the center and the medical results of patients who receive

care under the program. The advisory board shall monitor and review the

data analysis and provide advice based on the results of the analysis.

Sec. 6. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the legislative fund the sum of $250,000 for use by the Legislative

Committee on Public Lands for the following purposes:

(a) To maximize opportunities for the transfer and acquisition of federal

public lands within Nevada;

(b) To study water management practices within the Humboldt River

Basin; or

(c) Any other purpose related to maximizing the utilization and

enjoyment of public lands by Nevadans.

The money appropriated pursuant to this subsection may be expended

directly by the Legislative Committee on Public Lands or through money

granted to applicants.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 7. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the Office of Science, Engineering and Technology, established by NRS

396.798, for operating and travel expenses and salaries for a director, full-

time staff assistant and half-time clerical position:

2. Any balance of the sums appropriated by subsection 1 remaining at

the end of the respective fiscal years must not be committed for expenditure

after June 30 of the respective fiscal years and reverts to the state general

fund as soon as all payments of money committed have been made.

Sec. 8. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the University and Community College System of Nevada the sum of

$75,000 for the design of a community college to be located in Mesquite.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 9. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the Department of Transportation the sum of $300,000 for use with federal

money received pursuant to 49 U.S.C. §§ 5310 and 5311, for operating

costs and the purchase of paratransit vehicles for transportation programs

for elderly persons and persons with disabilities.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 10. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Nevada Commission for National and Community Service the sum of

$125,000 for continuation of its programs dedicated to promoting citizen

volunteerism.

2. The appropriation made by subsection 1 is contingent upon the

Nevada Commission for National and Community Service obtaining

matching money from the Federal Government. The Nevada Commission

for National and Community Service shall submit a certification or other

proof satisfactory to the State Controller that the matching money has been

committed by the Federal Government before the money appropriated by

subsection 1 may be distributed.

3. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 11. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Nevada the sum of $75,000 for the

expenses involved in the training of volunteers, the coordination of the

"Family to Family" program and evaluation of its success, and for the

installation of a toll-free telephone number for persons to call who need

help regarding caring for a family member with a serious brain disorder.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 12. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to "Kids Count" for development of statistics to determine priorities for

funding programs for children:

2. Any balance of the sums appropriated by subsection 1 remaining at

the end of the respective fiscal years must not be committed for expenditure

after June 30 of the respective fiscal years and reverts to the state general

fund as soon as all payments of money committed have been made.

Sec. 13. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Life Line Pregnancy Assistance and Vocational Training Center the

sum of $200,000 for the continuation of its nonprofit pregnancy assistance,

educational and vocational training center.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 14. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to Mineral County the sum of $437,000 for expenses related to the

renovation of the Hawthorne National Guard Armory into a facility to

house juvenile offenders.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after the project is completed and

reverts to the state general fund as soon as all payments of money

committed have been made.

Sec. 15. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the University and Community College System of Nevada the sum of

$175,000 for the purchase of ultrasound imaging equipment and the

necessary computer support and training to operate the equipment.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 16. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the National Judicial College the sum of $120,000 for the Death Penalty

Resource Center to provide education and training for judges, prosecutors

and defense attorneys regarding the laws relating to capital punishment.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 17. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Department of Education for vocational student organizations:

2. All expenditures of the money appropriated by subsection 1 must be

recorded and accounted for in the accounts of the State of Nevada or a

school district to which the money has been granted.

3. Any balance of the sums appropriated by subsection 1 remaining at

the end of the respective fiscal years must not be committed for expenditure

after June 30 of the respective fiscal years and reverts to the state general

fund as soon as all payments of money committed have been made.

Sec. 18. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services of the

Department of Human Resources the sum of $200,000 to contract with

community-based agencies to provide enhanced suicide hotline services

and expanded suicide hotline services statewide.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 19. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to Washoe County the sum of $80,000 for the Gerlach Community Center

Expansion Project.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after the project is completed and

reverts to the state general fund as soon as all payments of money

committed have been made.

Sec. 20. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Reno, the sum of $100,000, and to the

Make-A-Wish Foundation in Las Vegas, the sum of $100,000.

Sec. 21. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the University and Community College System of Nevada the sum of

$250,000 for the Harry Reid Center for Environmental Studies at the

University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 22. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Department of Education the sum of $123,750 for operating and

other expenses of the "Classroom on Wheels" program.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 23. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state highway fund

to the Department of Transportation the sum of $67,000 for the erection of

directional signs on West Desert Inn Road. The Department of

Transportation and Clark County shall cooperatively design and install the

required directional signage.

2. Clark County may use the money appropriated by subsection 1 only

if matching money is provided by Clark County from sources other than the

appropriation made by subsection 1.

3. The State Controller shall not distribute any money from the

appropriation made pursuant to subsection 1 until Clark County has

committed the matching money required by subsection 2.

4. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1,

must not be committed for expenditure after the project is completed and

reverts to the state highway fund as soon as all payments of money

committed have been made.

Sec. 24. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund to

the Nevada Women’s Fund the sum of $50,000.

Sec. 25. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the State Public Works Board the sum of $2,000,000 for capital

improvement projects approved by the 70th session of the Nevada

Legislature to be allocated as follows:

(a) $1,000,000 for Campus Improvements, UNLV, project No. 99-U2.

(b) $1,000,000 for Campus Improvements, UNR, project No. 99-U3.

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 1 of Assembly Bill No.

699 of this session, the sum appropriated by section 1 is to reduce the

amount of general obligation bonds authorized for capital improvements

projects Nos. 99-U2 and 99-U3 by the amount allocated for each of those

projects pursuant to subsection 1.

Sec. 26. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Economic Opportunity Board of Clark County the sum of $250,000

for the replacement of its paratransit fleet that provides transportation for

senior citizens, children and persons with disabilities.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1 of

this act must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and

reverts to the state general fund as soon as all payments of money

committed have been made.

Sec. 27. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Health Division of the Department of Human Resources the Sum of

$25,000 for carrying out the provisions of section 10 of Senate Bill No. 197

of this session.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 28. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the veterans’ home that is established in southern Nevada the sum of

$15,000 for the operational costs of the on-site facility that provides

temporary housing for the spouses of veterans residing in the veterans’

home.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 29. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve Foundation the sum of $50,000.

2. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2001, and reverts to

the state general fund as soon as all payments of money committed have

been made.

Sec. 30. 1. There is hereby appropriated from the state general fund

to the Interim Finance Committee for distribution to Douglas County the

sum of $2,800,000 for improvements to and the expansion of the China

Spring Youth Camp including:

(a) The construction of a new 24-bed female juvenile dormitory;

(b) The construction of a new 40-bed male juvenile dormitory;

(c) The construction of an administration building; and

(d) Improvements to the septic system to handle the increased

population.

2. The Interim Finance Committee shall distribute to Douglas County

an amount equal to the actual cost for the work performed up to the amount

appropriated pursuant to subsection 1 after it receives a report from

Douglas County of the work performed and the actual cost for that work.

3. Any remaining balance of the appropriation made by subsection 1

must not be committed for expenditure after the projects are completed and

reverts to the state general fund as soon as all payments of money

committed have been made.

Sec. 31. Senate Bill No. 181 of this session is hereby amended by

adding thereto a new section, designated sec. 10, following sec. 9, to read

as follows:

Sec. 32. Chapter 555 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the

provisions set forth as sections 33 and 34 of this act:

Sec. 35. NRS 561.305 is hereby amended to read as follows:

2. 7. The testing and grading of agricultural products and the testing of

1. the purity and germinating power of agricultural seeds and the testing of the

1. spray residue contained in produce, as may be necessary under the

1. provisions of chapter 587 of NRS.

1. 8. The analysis and testing of commercial fertilizers and agricultural

1. 588.350, inclusive.

1. 9. The analysis and testing of petroleum products, as may be necessary

1. under the provisions of NRS 590.010 to 590.150, inclusive.

1. 10. The analysis and testing of antifreeze, as may be necessary under

1. the provisions of NRS 590.340 to 590.450, inclusive.

11. Any laboratory examinations, diagnoses, analyses or testing as may

be deemed necessary by the director and which can be made with

analysis or testing, subject to such rules and regulations as may be adopted

by the director.

Sec. 36. 1. This section and section 31 of this act become effective

upon passage and approval.

2. Sections 1 to 27, inclusive, 32, 33 and 34 of this act become

effective on July 1, 1999.

3. Section 35 of this act becomes effective at 12:01 a.m. on July 1,

1999.

4. Sections 28, 29 and 30 of this act become effective on July 1, 2000.

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