FINAL INDEX OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

                                      71st LEGISLATIVE SESSION (2001)

 

**         Enrolled Bill, Effective Before October 1, 2001

*           Enrolled Bill, Effective October 1, 2001, or Later

††         Vetoed by Governor

†           Deleted by Amendment

‡           Resolution Approved by Legislature

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ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

      Deductions by holders from property presumed abandoned, restrictions, SB 489**

      Disputed or unresolved claims, procedure to establish, SB 489**

      Late payment or delivery of property, exemption from interest penalties, AB 77**

      Museums and history division, ownership of unclaimed property, SB 541**, AB 77**

      Notice to owners of abandoned property, SB 489**

      Nuisances, abatement, AB 131*

      Presumption of abandonment of property, time, SB 489**, AB 77**

      Records of holders, examination, SB 489**

      State treasurer, administrator of unclaimed property, SB 489**

      Wage claims collected, when deemed abandoned, SB 373**, AB 77†

ABANDONED PROPERTY DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

ABANDONMENT

      Animals abandoned in public place, penalties, SB 62†

      Newborn children, safe haven legislation, SB 191**

ABORTION

      Dissemination of information on abortion and breast cancer required, AB 169

ABUSE

      Animals (See CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

      Children (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT; SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD)

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Elderly persons (See AGED PERSONS)

ACADEMIC STANDARDS, COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH

      Early literacy intervention program, receipt of report, SB 585**

      Reading standards, duties, AB 405†

ACCIDENTS

      Carnival rides, reports, inspections, AB 334

      Foster children, state liability for damages caused by, AB 141

      Motor vehicles

             Cell phones, use creates presumption of negligence, SB 214

             Premises to which public has access, laws made applicable to, SB 288

      Railroads and other utilities, release of accident reports, SB 210*, AB 376

      Skateboard parks, duties of person involved in accident, SB 482**

ACCOUNTANTS

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, actions based on use prohibited, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Examinations, fees, prohibited acts, SB 512**

      Nevada state board of accountancy

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Collective bargaining by state employees, duties, AB 478

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Permits, renewal, suspension or revocation, SB 512**

      Registration of practice under fictitious name, fees, SB 512*

      Violations, recovery of costs, SB 512**

ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

ACQUITTALS

      Criminal records, procedures for sealing, request for removal of files from central repository, AB 328**

ACTIONS

      Abandoned infants, immunities of emergency service providers, SB 191**

      Animals, immunities of local advisory committees, AB 412

      Attorney general's fraud control unit, immunities, AB 135**

      Attorneys, limitation on fees in tort actions, AB 17

      Candidates for office, challenges to eligibility, AB 487*

      Charter schools, immunities, SB 292, SB 399**

      Child abuse or neglect cases, recovery of civil penalties, AB 248**

      Cigarette dealers, actions for damages, SB 527**

      Collection agencies, recovery of civil penalties, AB 335*

      Common-interest communities, SB 89, SB 185, SB 421†, SB 516†, AB 81, AB 133†

      Common-interest communities, commission for, immunities, SB 421†

      Computer-related crimes, commencement of action, SB 48*

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Consumer fraud, victims of, AB 204*

      Contractors and subcontractors, termination of contract for cause, SB 274*

      Contractors' board, state, immunities, SB 516†, AB 477

      Controlled substance use for treatment of pain, immunities, SB 371

      Costs and fees (See COURT COSTS AND FEES)

      Criminal actions (See CRIMINAL PROCEDURE)

      Damages (See DAMAGES)

      Dentistry and dental hygiene, immunities, SB 378**

      Design professionals, actions against, SB 218

      Domestic violence protective orders, immunities regarding enforcement, AB 581*

      Employment discrimination

             Dress codes, recovery of penalties relating to, SB 23

             Industrial insurance claimants, actions by, SB 126

      Environmentally sensitive areas, enforcement of management plans, SB 410

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, AB 399**

      Farm products, foreclosure of liens, SB 88*

      Fire fighting agencies transporting sick or injured persons, immunities, AB 488†

      Fireworks laws, enforcement, AB 482†

      Guides, actions by or against, AB 410

      Harassment in the workplace, remedies, immunities, AB 370*

      Health care external review organizations, immunities, SB 320, AB 422

      Home loans, civil liability for unfair lending practices, AB 447

      Homeopathic physicians, report of malpractice actions to board, SB 506

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Initiative or referendum, recovery of fines, appeals regarding arguments, AB 443†

      Injunctions (See INJUNCTIONS)

      Insurance compliance audit documents, disclosure, confidentiality, SB 213

      Insurance division, immunities, AB 618*

      Intercollegiate athletics, violations by agents, athletes or others, AB 253*

      Landscape architects, certain actions by uncertified persons prohibited, AB 310**

      Landscape architecture, state board of, immunities, AB 310**

      Limitation of actions (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

      Limited-liability companies, actions by or against, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens (See LIENS)

      Outfitters, actions by or against, AB 410

      Prisoners, costs, requirements for claims of mental or emotional injury, SB 547

      Private property ombudsman, intervention powers, AB 485

      Public hazards, standing to sue regarding unlawful concealment, SB 411

      Public lands

             Declaratory actions regarding identified roads on federal lands, SB 106

             Unlawful use, management or disposal, SB 340, AB 391†

      Real estate licensees, standard of care, SB 418*

      Real property by open range, seller's defenses for livestock damage, SB 16**

      Real property transfer tax, recovery of delinquencies, SB 238*

      Retail installment sales, deceptive trade practices, AB 204*

      Schools, public

             Assessment of certain violent pupils, immunities, SB 305†

             Educational records, immunities relating to release, SB 339

             Violent or sexual offenses, immunities for reports, SB 291, SB 572**

      Service of process, fees, AB 94*

      Silicone injections or implants, revival of certain actions, AB 667

      Skateboard parks, immunities, SB 482**

      State or political subdivisions

             Certification of sex offenders, immunities, AB 437

             Foster children, state liability for damages caused by, AB 141

             Housing, bonds for financing, immunities, SB 552†

             Industrial development bonds, immunities, AB 87†

             Insurance for state property, immunities regarding contracts, AB 493

             Lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, liabilities, AB 567**

             License or permit fees paid for state employees, liability for lapse, AB 475

             Medical marijuana, state immunities, SB 545, AB 453*

             Settlement agreements, confidentiality prohibited, SB 398, SB 411, AB 277**

             Special training of state employees, reimbursement of costs by subsequent employer, SB 354

             Tobacco settlement, nonprofit corporation created to purchase and collect proceeds, immunities, SB 488

             Tort actions against

                   Assessment of local governments, deposit, SB 568**

                   Damages, additional payments to certain victims, AB 178

                   Notice of action, time for filing, AB 575

            Universal energy charge, collection by utilities, AB 349†

             Utility facilities, indemnification of state liability, SB 195

      Strategic lawsuits against public participation, immunities, AB 435

      Toilet facilities in public buildings and accommodations, enforcement of Braille sign requirements, SB 324*

      Tour operators and brokers, actions against, AB 245*, AB 627*

      Trade-marks, remedies for dilution of mark, SB 45*

      Traffic citations, negligent acts of volunteers issuing citations, AB 474†

      Viatical settlements, immunities for reports of violations, AB 618*

      Youth shelters, immunities, actions for services obtained by fraud, AB 264*

ACUPUNCTURE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE)

ADDRESSES

      Installment loan companies, procedure to change, SB 330*

      Internet sites, collection of personal information restricted, penalty, SB 48†

      Mortgage companies, procedure to change, SB 330*

      Offenders, penalty for change of address violations, SB 412**

      Sexual assault victims, fictitious address program, AB 586**

      Voters, address for registration purposes, AB 637*

ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Budget division

             Attorney general's contracts for goods and services, approval, AB 602

             Capital improvement projects, notice of temporary advances, SB 584**

             Collective bargaining agreements of state employees, receipt, duties, AB 89

             Colorado River commission, submission of budget, SB 138

             Date for receipt of proposed agency budgets, SB 480*

             Educational programs at risk of termination, duties, SB 588

             Educational technology and professional development, duties, AB 450

             Energy costs, duties regarding appropriation, SB 518

             Fiscal analysis division, cooperation, AB 600

             Health insurance for school employees, duties, SB 587**

             Highway patrol, receipt of data on average salaries, SB 84†

             Integrated financial system, appropriation, AB 658**

             Lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, duties, AB 567**

             Long-term care insurance for state employees, duties, SB 343

             Remedial study programs, duties, SB 490, SB 585**, AB 221, AB 409

             Revenue and expenditure technical advisory committees, duties, AB 19

             SenioRx program, receipt of report, SB 167

             Strategic plans, adoption, duties, SB 426

             Textbooks for schools, duties, AB 450

             Uniforms for certain state employees, duties, SB 353

      Buildings and grounds division

             Advertisements in state buildings, duties, AB 329

             Braille signs, regulations, SB 324†

             Grant Sawyer state office building, appropriation, AB 522**

             Lease of state offices, approval of certain leases by attorney general, AB 128*

      Director

             Member of college savings plans board of trustees, AB 554**

             Public works board chairman, duties removed, AB 428**

             State employee salaries, recommendations, AB 673**

      Forecast council, duties, AB 19

      Governor-elect, duties regarding transitional expenses, SB 144*

      Group insurance for school district retirees, appropriation, SB 392

      Hearings division

             Code of professional conduct for appeals officers, creation, AB 49

             Industrial insurance, duties, AB 49

             Insurance for state buildings, duties regarding appeal from award, AB 493

             Occupational diseases, duties relating to certain contested claims, AB 345†

      Holocaust, advisory commission on education relating to, appropriation, AB 520**

      Integrated financial system, supplemental appropriation, AB 233

      Internal audits, division of

             Manager of internal controls, appointment, SB 561**

             Training and assistance to agencies, exceptions, SB 561**

      Las Vegas amateur athletics and recreational programs, appropriation, AB 360

      Lincoln County school district, receipt of report, SB 498**

      Medical and dental scholarships, appropriation, SB 40

      Motor pool division, state (See also STATE VEHICLES)

             Appropriation, AB 523**

             Repayments for certain projects, SB 584**

      Purchasing division (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Risk management division

             Insurance, use of qualification-based bidding process, AB 493

             Local governments, assessment for certain tort claims, SB 568**

             State risk manager, award of insurance contracts, AB 493

      School buildings and facilities, fund for construction, repair and renovation, administration, AB 300

      State printing division

             Cigarettes, production of sign relating to purchase by minors, AB 25

             Classification of employees, SB 75**

             Commendation for services to legislature, ACR 39‡

             Competitive bidding for certain printing required, SB 564

             Repayments for certain projects, SB 584**

      Strategic plans, adoption, regulations, SB 426

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS (See also FINES)

      Bonds of parolees or probationers, deductions for unpaid assessments, AB 584

      Delinquent payments, collection fee and procedure, AB 106

      Distribution, SB 139**, AB 548**

      Supreme court, appropriations reduced on receipt of certain assessments, SB 139**

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE

      Business records bill of rights, SB 198

      Industrial relations, division of, exemption from requirements, AB 44**

      Public utilities commission, contested cases pending before, AB 661**

      Regulations (See also specific agency)

             Animals, regulations more stringent than state laws restricted, SB 62†

             Entities other than agencies, publication and distribution of regulations, SB 125**

             Entities other than agencies, publication of regulations, SB 553**

             Legislative rejection of certain regulations declared, SCR 40‡

             Local government finance, committees on, authority, SB 553**

             Rules affecting businesses, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 117**

             Workshops, member of certain agencies required to be present, SB 121

      Welfare, recording requirements for public hearings, SB 121

ADOPTION

      Adoptee 18 years and older, access to files and records, SB 413

      Approval or denial of application, notice, AB 336†

      Birth certificates, issuance and sealing of certain records, AB 12**

      Booklet on adoption, contents, AB 336*

      Child and family services division, duties relating to applicants, AB 336*

      Children with special needs

             Court costs and fees, reduction and waiver, AB 535*

             Evaluations, financial assistance, AB 336*

             Medical assistance, appropriation, SB 120

      County agencies in Clark and Washoe counties, duties, AB 343, AB 512

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

      Information to be provided adopting parents, procedure, AB 248**, AB 336*

      Minor parents

             Preferences for placement of child, SB 21

             Written consent to specific adoption, authority, revocation, SB 21

      Putative fathers

             Consent to adoption, SB 295†, AB 298

             Registry, establishment and use, SB 295, AB 298

      State register, abolished, SB 413

ADULT CABARETS OR NIGHT CLUBS

      Kickbacks to taxi, limo or bus drivers unlawful, penalties, AB 627†

ADULT DAY CARE

      Bingo games in senior facilities, exclusion from gaming laws, SB 101

      Clark County, appropriation, AB 65

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

      Licenses, grounds for revocation, AB 444**

      Visitation rights, AB 550*

ADULTERY

      Divorce and child custody proceedings, considerations, SB 42

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES (See LIVING WILLS)

ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING

      Barber schools, prohibited acts, AB 192*

      Billboards, compensation or relocation for nonconforming structures, SB 265**

      Campaign practices, deceptive or confusing material prohibited, SB 98

      Cigarettes and tobacco products, prohibited advertising, penalties, SB 258

      Consumer fraud, award of costs and fees in actions relating to, AB 204*

      Court reporting firms, prohibited acts, AB 622**

      Drink coupons, distribution by certain persons prohibited, AB 125*

      Free goods or services, deceptive trade practices, AB 627*

      Health coverage, associations of self-insured private employers providing, SB 28

      Homeopathic physicians, unlawful acts, SB 515

      Minors, employment to distribute advertisements restricted, AB 74**, AB 125*

      Mortgage brokers, AB 324**

      Nevada life and health guaranty association, unlawful acts, SB 252*

      Public works projects, SB 61**, SB 473, AB 218

      State buildings, advertising authorized, AB 329

      Swimming pool contractors, standards for advertisements, SB 216*

      Time shares, regulatory approval unnecessary, SB 261*

      Tour operators and brokers, AB 245*, AB 627*

      Viatical settlements, requirements, AB 618*

      Wholesale price goods or services, deceptive trade practices, AB 627†

AFFIDAVITS

      Business entities, filing of certain documents, SB 577†

      Constructional defect actions regarding professional negligence, SB 516, AB 133

      Marriage, revocation of authority to solemnize, AB 254†

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES

      Medical marijuana as defense to marijuana charges, AB 453*

      Sales of property adjacent to open range, damage by livestock, SB 16**

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

      Account for low-income housing, use, SB 552†, AB 340

      Assistance to finance housing (See HOUSING, ASSISTANCE TO FINANCE)

      Construction projects exempt from prevailing wage laws, AB 407

      Las Vegas housing authority, appropriation for housing for seniors, AB 70

      Mobile home parks in Clark County, use of master water meters, AB 70

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, AB 92**

      Property tax exemption for qualified projects, AB 433**

AGE

      Adoptee 18 years and older, access to files and records, SB 413

      Boating, personal flotation device required for person under certain age, AB 632*

      Children's health insurance program, presumptive eligibility, AB 31, AB 35

      Death penalty

             Minimum age for imposition, AB 327†

             Minors sentenced to death, legislative study, SB 254

      Driver education courses, SB 260**, AB 8

      Drivers' licenses, issuance to minors, SB 43, SB 260**, AB 271

      Foster care, children in group homes, AB 343

      State parks, age reduced for issuance of free permit, AB 80

      Tobacco, false representation of age by minor to obtain, AB 25

      Watercraft, operation, AB 469*

AGED PERSONS

      Abuse, neglect, isolation or exploitation

             Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

             Law enforcement agencies, inspection of certain records authorized, AB 111

             School personnel, reports of violent or sexual offenses against, SB 291

      Adult day care (See ADULT DAY CARE)

      Assisted living (See ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES)

      Bingo games in senior facilities, exclusion from gaming laws, SB 101

      Elections, voting rights, assistance to be provided, AB 295*

      Elko senior citizens center, appropriation, SB 188

      Fund for a healthy Nevada, programs to improve well-being, SB 167†

      Grandparents (See GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN)

      Las Vegas housing authority, appropriation for affordable housing, AB 70

      Legislative forum (See NEVADA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATIVE FORUM)

      Long-term strategic plan for health services, development, AB 513**

      Lottery for support of programs for senior citizens, authorization, AJR 11

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Senior citizens' property tax assistance (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Social security (See SOCIAL SECURITY)

      State parks, issuance of free permits, AB 80

      Taxicab transportation, establishment of program in Clark County, SB 119**

AGING, NEVADA COMMISSION ON

      Abolished, SB 538

      Personal assistance for persons with functional disabilities, advisory committee, representation, SB 174**

AGING SERVICES DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

AGRICULTURE

      Agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension

             Appropriation, SB 359

             County tax, use of proceeds for weatherization program, AB 661†

             Legislative study, SCR 31

      Agricultural products

             Liens, creation and foreclosure, SB 88*

             Local products, purchase and promotion urged, ACR 4‡

             Quarantine, authority of state quarantine officer, AB 631**

             Transport, field agents' authority to stop vehicles, AB 560**

      Agricultural societies, use of gaming fees for purses for horse racing, AB 449

      Cultural resources, commission on stewardship of, creation, AB 230†

      Homestead exemption, applicability to agricultural real property, SB 83†

      Invasive species, real property transfer tax to support control programs, SB 468

      Organic agricultural products, advisory council, appropriation, AB 593

      Pesticides, liability insurance requirements for application by aircraft, AB 30*

      Sales tax exemption for farm machinery and equipment, AB 243*

      Special fuel tax, operation of farm equipment with dyed fuel on highways, AB 639**

      Taxation of businesses for support of education, Initiative Petition

AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF

      Animals, regulatory authority restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, ACR 4‡

      LP gas used as motor vehicle fuel, adoption of standards, AB 629†

      Petroleum products, adoption and enforcement of standards, AB 629*

AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Agricultural administration, appropriation, AB 273**

      Agriculture working capital, revolving account for, appropriation, AB 273**

      Animals, regulatory authority restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

      Apiary inspection account repealed, AB 115**

      Field agents and inspectors, designation, peace officer powers, AB 560**

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, ACR 4‡

      Manager of interagency relations, law enforcement and public relations, appointment, peace officer powers, appropriation, SB 537

      Medical marijuana, regulation, AB 453**

      Organic agricultural products, advisory council, appropriation, AB 593

      Plant industry program

             Bees, fees and expenditures related to, AB 115**

             Plant industry account, creation, AB 115†

             Programs regarding invasive species, duties, SB 468

             Real property transfer tax, imposition and use, SB 468

      Predatory animal and rodent committee, appropriation, AB 273**

      Predatory wildlife, duties regarding management and control programs, AB 291*

      Taxation of livestock, duties, SB 376*

      Vehicles and equipment, appropriation, SB 450**

      Weeds, administration of grant program for local control, appropriation, SB 13

AIDS (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

AIR POLLUTION

      Clark County

             Audit of programs, SB 475, SB 534

             Cooperative agreement to create separate authority, procedures, SB 536††

             Emission reduction credit programs

                   Audit of county program, SB 475

                   Local agencies, establishment of programs authorized, SB 535**

             Fines, deposit and use, AB 284, AB 546

             Forms certifying emission compliance, additional fees, SB 357, AB 198**

             Heavy-duty vehicles and construction equipment, regulation, AB 284

             Review of programs by environmental commission, SB 534

             Visibility standards for air quality, AB 284

      Construction sites, exemption from certain penalty provisions, SB 90

      District attorneys, injunctions, prosecution of violations, SB 533**

      Environmental contamination, investigation by health authorities, AB 630†

      Federal lands, certain actions by BLM and EPA urged, SJR 12

      Inspection stations and authorized stations

             Clean-burning fuel, regulation of authorized inspection stations, SB 478†

             Fees for certain forms, retention of commission, AB 198**

             Garagemen's laws, applicability, AB 171*

             Installation and repair of ignition and fuel systems, authority, AB 258

             Surcharge for database access fees, authorization, AB 198*

             Vehicle registration, renewal, AB 646*

      Local air pollution control boards

             Audit of programs, SB 534

             Control officers, authority to initiate certain proceedings, SB 533**

             Incentive programs, development, SB 534

             Regional haze, duties, SB 534

             Review of plans by department of conservation and natural resources, SB 534

      Local programs in nonattainment or maintenance areas, financing, SB 357, AB 198**

      Motor vehicles

             Clean-burning fuel, exemption from certain taxes, SB 478†

             Incentives for repair of noncomplying vehicles or use of alternative fuels, development of programs, SB 478*, SB 534

             Las Vegas, appropriation for hydrogen vehicle refueling system, AB 348

             Low-sulfur diesel fuel removed from use as alternative fuel, SB 177

      Pollution control account, sources and use, SB 357, SB 478†, AB 198**

      Utility facilities, review of applications for construction permits, SB 362**

      Washoe County,  deposit and use of fines, AB 284, AB 546

AIRCRAFT AND AIRLINES

      Aviation fuel tax, distribution to Civil Air Patrol, SB 389**

      Classic aircraft, property tax exemption, SB 351

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, AB 105**

      Forfeited aircraft, transfer to Civil Air Patrol, SB 129

      Jet or turbine-powered aircraft fuel tax, use, SB 26*, SB 39**

      Pesticides, liability insurance requirements for application by aircraft, AB 30*

      Property tax delinquencies, seizure and sale of aircraft, SB 376**

      Theft of fuel, penalty, AB 162*

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, AB 245*, AB 627*

      Transport companies, taxation of interstate or intercounty property, SB 65, SB 529

AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF WASHOE COUNTY

      Board of trustees

             Adoption of motions and resolutions, SB 329†

             Appointment, SB 38**, SB 299**

             Number of members increased, SB 299**

             Qualifications, SB 299**

             Removal, ability of appointing authority limited, SB 299**

             Term limits, SB 299**

      Concession agreements

             Former board members, restrictions on submission of bids, SB 38**, AB 312

             Local Government Purchasing Act, applicability, SB 38**, AB 312

      Former members, conflicts of interest, employment restrictions, SB 38**, AB 312

      Installment-purchase agreements authorized, SB 553**, SB 559

      Police officers, duties when felony committed in presence of, AB 220*

AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICES

      Gaming licensees, exemption from regulation, SB 576

      Kickbacks from sexually oriented businesses, unlawful acts, AB 627†

      Livery limousines (See LIMOUSINES)

      Preventative maintenance and safety inspections, requirements, SB 270, SB 576

AIRPORTS

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, SB 48*

      County property leased for use as airport, airport facility or service, term, AB 210*

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, AB 105**

      Grants for facilities owned by local governments, SB 26*

      Guards or police officers, duties when felony committed in presence of, AB 220*

      Jet or turbine-powered aircraft fuel tax, use for promotion of airport, SB 39**

      Municipal airport property, sale, lease or exchange, AB 647

      Noise abatement in Clark County, duties of county airport, AB 490*

      Property tax exemption, SB 376**

      Trust fund for aviation, creation, sources and use, SB 26*

ALCOHOL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS; INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

ALCOHOL ABUSE (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE, BUREAU OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

ALIENS

      Criminal proceedings, notice of effect of certain pleas, AB 394

      Mexican consulate, approval of establishment in Las Vegas urged, SJR 7‡

      Racial profiling by peace officers prohibited, AB 500**

      Teachers, employment by school districts authorized, SB 148

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, AB 500**

ALS (See AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS)

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

      Incentive programs for use of alternative fuels, development, SB 478*, SB 534

      Low-sulfur diesel fuel removed from use as alternative fuel, SB 177

      Propane, adoption of standards for use as motor fuel, AB 629†

      School bonds, use to purchase alternative-fuel vehicles, SB 553**

      Tax exemption for use of clean-burning fuel, SB 478†

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

      Alzheimer's association - southern Nevada chapter, appropriation, AB 255

      Awareness Day designated, SCR 41‡

      Respite care programs, appropriations, SB 342, SB 452

AMATEUR RADIO SERVICES

      Antenna structures, prohibition against undue restrictions, AB 61*

      Leave of absence for public employees during disaster, AB 122, AB 386**

AMBULANCES (See also EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, effect during transfers of patients, AB 173**

      Fire fighting agencies, transport and care of sick or injured persons, AB 488**

      Health insurance, mandatory benefits for services repealed, AB 206

      Laser pointers, unlawful to direct light at driver or attendant, AB 24

      Mentally ill persons, transport to facilities, AB 636*

      Sirens and lights, use, SB 521*

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS

      SenioRx advisory committee, representation, AB 543

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TISSUE BANKS

      Anatomical gifts, advisory committee on, representation, AB 497†

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

      Licensing and regulation of interpreters, SB 245*

AMPHIBIOUS DEVICES

      Registration required, issuance of certificates of ownership, SB 220

AMPUTATIONS

      Podiatrists, authorization to perform, SB 405*

AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS

      ALS association of Nevada, appropriation, SB 12

      Respite care, establishment of pilot program, SB 342

ANATOMICAL GIFTS

      Advisory committee on anatomical gifts, creation, AB 497†

      Anatomical gift account, creation, sources, AB 497**

      Consumer's advocate, duties, AB 497**

      Registry, establishment, AB 497†

ANESTHESIA

      Dental care, health insurance coverage for minors, SB 111

      Medical devices, sales and use tax exemption, SB 528**, AB 411

ANIMAL SHELTERS (See ANIMALS)

ANIMALS

      Advisory committees on animals, establishment by counties and cities, AB 412

      Bestiality prohibited, penalty, SB 173

      Chiropractors, practice of animal chiropractic, SB 510

      Cruelty to animals (See CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

      Dairy animals, penalty for keeping in unhealthy conditions, SB 62†

      Driving animal-drawn vehicle on highway, duties of approaching drivers, AB 463†

      Fighting between, penalty for instigating or witnessing, SB 62**

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      License plates for support of animals, issuance, SB 54**

      Livestock (See LIVESTOCK)

      Ordinances

             Civil liability for violation of ordinance relating to animal control, SB 150**

             Control and protection, authority of county commissioners, AB 92**

             Enactments more stringent than state laws restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

             Inherently dangerous animals, designation, insurance requirements, SB 150**

      Ownership or possession, prohibition against laws restricting, AB 208†

      Police animals

             Applicability of laws regarding riding horses in public places, AB 463**

             Death or injury to animal, penalties, SB 62**

             Substantial bodily harm caused by injuring or killing animal, penalty, AB 463†

      Predatory animals, fees and appropriation for management, SB 30, AB 291*

      Regulations more stringent than state laws restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

      Riding or herding on or along highway, duties of approaching drivers, AB 463†

      Rodeos (See RODEOS)

      Service dogs, penalty for death or injury to, SB 62**

      Shelters

             Dangerous animals, duties, AB 412

             License plates for support of activities, issuance, SB 54**

      Show dogs, penalties for death or injury to, SB 62**

      Spaying or neutering, requirement prohibited, AB 208†

      State animal, mustang designated as, AB 219†

      Trapping (See TRAPS AND TRAPPING)

      Trusts for care of animals, validation, AB 33*

      Wildlife (See WILD HORSES; WILDLIFE)

ANNEXATION

      Authority of governing bodies of certain cities expanded, AB 179**

      Boundaries, changes resulting from annexation restricted within certain time before election, SB 155**

      Clark County, inclusion of certain portions of county roads, state highways and railroads in territory annexed, AB 101*

      Elko, City of, annexation commission repealed, AB 11*

      Islands, prohibition against creation, SB 280

      Washoe County regional planning

             Amendment to regional plan regarding annexation, voting procedures, SB 383

             Certain city ordinances ineffective absent annexation of territory within sphere of influence, SB 279

             Program of annexation, adoption and revision, SB 567

ANNUITIES

      Nevada life and health guaranty association, coverage, SB 252*

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

      Educational programs and materials, development and distribution urged, SCR 17‡

APPEALS

      Civil judgment over $1,000,000, appeal bond, AB 576†

      Estates, contests of wills, SB 33*

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Land use planning decisions, SB 554**

      Nevada life and health guaranty association, actions of board, SB 252*

      Paternity findings, right of appeal, SB 369

      Property tax assessments, SB 376**

      Real property transfer tax, appeals to tax commission, SB 238*

      State employees, decisions regarding catastrophic leave, AB 285**

      Tobacco settlement litigation, appeal bond, AB 576**

      Trusts, applicability of laws, SB 33*

      Work permits, televising of appeals of denials prohibited, SB 256

APPEALS, COURT OF

      Creation, AJR 12‡, AJR 22 of the 70th session

APPLIANCES

      Building codes, fire safety of interior furnishings, AB 467

      Liens for repairs, SB 19

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      Time shares, property tax on household goods, SB 376**

APPRAISERS OF DAMAGE TO MOTOR VEHICLES

      Licensing, fees, unlawful acts, AB 618*

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE

      Certificates, licenses or registration, fees, SB 307**

      Community redevelopment, determination of fair market value of projects, AB 407

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Investigative and disciplinary authority of division and commission, AB 621**

      Statements of visual condition included in scope of practice, AB 153**

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE, COMMISSION OF

      Activities of commission, report to legislature, SB 420*

      Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

      Investigative and disciplinary authority, AB 621**

      Special investigations, duties, SB 307**

APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIPS

      Cosmetology apprentices, registration, AB 551†

      Industrial insurance coverage, deemed wage for trainees, AB 150**

      Programs, grounds for denial, suspension, termination or probation, AB 149*

APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL, STATE

      Programs of apprenticeship, authority, regulations, AB 149**

      Workplace diversity, efforts to increase urged, ACR 37‡

APPROPRIATIONS

      Administration, department of

             Group insurance for school district retirees, SB 392

             Holocaust, advisory commission on education relating to, AB 520**

             Integrated financial system, AB 233

             Las Vegas, amateur athletics and recreational programs, AB 360

             Medical and dental scholarships, SB 40

      Adopted children with special needs, medical assistance, SB 120

      Aging services division

             Assisted living program for low-income persons, study, SB 341

             Identification and use of available services for seniors program, SB 215

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, SB 462**

             Respite care program, SB 342

             Wide area network, AB 528

      Agriculture, state department of

             Agricultural administration, AB 273**

             Agricultural working capital, revolving account for, AB 273**

             Manager of interagency relations, law enforcement activities and public relations, SB 537

             Medical marijuana, regulatory expenses, AB 453†

             Vehicles, equipment, SB 450**

             Weeds, grant program for local treatment and control, SB 13

      Alcohol and drug abuse, bureau of, AB 121

      Alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs, district courts, SB 143**, SB 429, SB 430, AB 73, AB 453†

      Alliance for the mentally ill of Nevada, SB 452

      ALS Association Nevada chapter, SB 12

      Alzheimer's association - southern Nevada chapter, AB 255

      Arts and humanities, endowment fund for, SB 170†

      Athletic commission, Nevada, AB 235**

      Attorney general, SB 246, SB 586**, AB 479

      Audit division, AB 52†

      Autism, commission on, AB 635

      Battle Mountain

             Flood control project, AB 185

             Industrial park, AB 114

      Bill of rights institute, SB 313

      Boulder City museum and historical association, AB 352

      Boulder City railroad museum, SB 457**

      Budget division, AB 658**

      Buildings and grounds division, AB 522**

      Business and industry, department of

             Labor commissioner, computer equipment, AB 503**

             Nevada athletic commission, AB 235**

             Real estate agents, automated licensing system, AB 502

      C.A.R.E. Chest of Sierra Nevada, AB 3

      Caliente, fairground improvements, AB 288

      California-Nevada super speed ground transportation commission, AB 170

      Cancer

             Development of state plan, Medicaid coverage, AB 75†

             System of reporting information, AB 630†

      Capital improvement projects, SB 584**

      Carson City

             Brewery arts center, cultural center and plaza, AB 20

             Fire department, SB 41

             Housing for persons released from institutional care, SB 368

             Mental health team, AB 286

             Parking garage, SB 68

      Channel clearance, maintenance, restoration, surveying and monumenting program, account for, AB 508**

      Child and family services, division of

             Adopted children with special needs, medical assistance, SB 120

             Child welfare services, transfer, AB 343, AB 512

             Furnishings and equipment, AB 517**

             Group homes, foster care, Medicare and subsidized adoptions, SB 247**

             Literacy program for juvenile offenders, AB 426

             Mental health and substance abuse, community programs, SB 287, AB 470

             Northern Nevada child and adolescent services, AB 532**

             Perinatal substance abuse, public information campaign, SB 422

             Southern Nevada child and adolescent services, SB 456**

      Child health assurance program, AB 196†

      Children's health insurance program, AB 31

      Churchill County, AB 212

      Clark County

             Community resources management, homeless prevention assistance, AB 303

             Coroner's office, visitation program for juvenile delinquents, AB 174†

             Economic opportunity board

                   Adult day care centers, AB 65

                   Buses, purchase, SB 79

                   Head Start program, AB 416

             Metropolitan police department, SB 360†

             Nevada partnership for homeless youth, AB 139

             Shooting range, AB 2

             Spring Mountain youth camp, AB 71

      Clark County school district (See Education, this heading)

      Community health centers, AB 350

      Comstock Cemetery Foundation, Inc., SB 332, AB 610

      Conservation and natural resources, state department of

             Director's office, SB 250**, SB 447, AB 403†

             Truckee River operating agreement, AB 504**

      Consumer affairs division, AB 533**

      Contingency fund, SB 518

      Court administrator, AB 73

      Criminal history repository, database for dental records, SB 293

      Defibrillators for distribution throughout state, SB 403, AB 473

      Desert space station science museum, AB 270

      Developmental services commission, SB 364

      District judges

             Judicial pensions fund, AB 237**

             Judicial retirement system, AB 232

             Salary account, SB 137*, SB 184*, AB 109, AB 606

      Douglas County, China Spring youth camp, SB 582

      Economic development, division of, AB 216

      Education

             Achievement and proficiency tests, SB 251**, SB 459, AB 319†

             Bill of rights and constitution, teacher training, SB 313

             Boulder City high school, AB 244

             Capital improvements, fund to assist school districts in financing, AB 300†

             Charter schools

                   Evaluation, SB 292, AB 224

                   Keystone Academy, AB 307

                   Special education programs, AB 409

             Clark County public education foundation, AB 190

             Clark County school district

                   After-school literacy program, SB 360†

                   Bonuses or stipends for certain recruited teachers, SB 140

                   Distance education programs, AB 188

                   Electronic textbooks, SB 386

                   Extended school day, pilot program, AB 184

                   Keystone Academy, AB 307

                   Public broadcasting station, AB 188

                   Rotating block schedule, pilot program, SB 67

                   Support personnel and substitute teachers, educational materials, SB 140

                   Web-based educational system, AB 67

             Classification and enhanced compensation program for teachers, SB 168

             Construction, repair and renovation, revolving fund for, AB 300†

             Content and performance standards, programs to improve public relations concerning, SB 109†

             Coordinator of requests for grants, SB 346

             Cost-of-living increases for school employees, SB 458**, AB 673**

             Culinary and hospitality academy of Las Vegas, AB 594

             Discipline of pupils, alternative placement programs, AB 319†

             Donated books, distribution program, SB 388†

             Early childhood education programs, AB 416

             Educational technology, SB 427**, AB 409, AB 450

             Endorsements, reimbursement of costs, AB 251, AB 311†, AB 613†

             Energy costs of schools, SB 518

             English as a second language, AB 251, AB 409

             Enhanced compensation programs, AB 297†

             Family literacy programs, AB 416

             Financial analysis model program, SB 109

             Head start program, Clark County, AB 416

             Health insurance for school employees, SB 587**

             Hi-tech learning centers, AB 39, AB 589

             Holocaust, advisory council on education relating to the, AB 520**

             Indian education, advisory committee on, SB 365

             Lincoln County school district, SB 498**

             Mastery diplomas, alternative assessments, AB 319†

             National certification of teachers, SB 140, SB 148†, AB 409

             Nevada report card program, SB 459

             Nursing programs, AB 378**

             Parental involvement, grants for certain programs that promote, AB 57

             Professional development of teachers, AB 450

             Programs at risk of termination, SB 588

             Retired school employees, state contribution for health insurance, SB 392

             School nurses and psychologists, AB 409

             School to career program, AB 409

             Signing bonuses, SB 427**

             State distributive school account, SB 417, SB 585**, AB 409, AB 457, AB 671**

             Terra Nova tests, contractual obligations, SB 251**

             Textbooks and workbooks, SB 427†, AB 450

             University of Nevada (See University of Nevada, this heading)

             Vocational student organizations, SB 14

             Washoe County school district

                   Children's Cabinet, preschool programs, AB 287

                   Educational opportunities for pupils, pilot program, SB 147

                   Kindergarten instruction in certain schools, expansion, SB 142

             Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, SB 391, SB 581**

      Elko

             Chamber of commerce, SB 189

             Senior activities program, SB 188

      Emergency account, AB 588**

      Emergency management, division of, SB 309

      Emergency system of call boxes in Clark County, AB 175**

      Employment, training and rehabilitation, department of, SB 174**, SB 477**

      Energy costs of schools and state agencies, SB 518

      Eureka County, AB 275

      Examiners, state board of, SB 84**, AB 673**

      Fallon leukemia cluster, investigation, AB 359

      Fetal alcohol syndrome, advisory subcommittee on, SB 277†

      Fish and game, department of, SB 30

      Forestry, division of

             Equipment, SB 449**, AB 510**

             Fire suppression, regional strike teams, SB 158

             Radio connection with department of motor vehicles, AB 509

             Seed bank coordinator, SB 160

      Gambling, revolving account for treatment of problem gambling, SB 335

      General appropriations, AB 672**

      Great Basin heritage area partnership, AB 268

      Handicapped persons

             Assistive devices for independent living, SB 477**

             Medical assistance program for certain employed persons, SB 207†

             Personal assistance programs, SB 174**

             Task force for community-based services, SB 486

      Hawthorne National Guard armory, renovation, SB 322

      Health account for uninsured families, Nevada, AB 603

      Health care financing and policy, division of, SB 403

      Health division

             Breast and cervical cancer, Medicaid coverage, AB 75†

             Cancer reporting system, AB 630†

             Defibrillators, AB 473

             Medical use of marijuana, state commission for, SB 545

             Pain management issues, state committee on, SB 371

             Perinatal services, SB 403

             Putative father registry, SB 295

      Health, state board of, SB 208†

      Highway patrol, Nevada

             Las Vegas facility, SB 476

             Salary upgrades, SB 84**

      Housing division, AB 340

      Human resources, department of

             Business process re-engineering project, SB 454

             Computer software and equipment, AB 529**

             Electronic application process, AB 514**

             Family resources, program to coordinate, AB 599

             Handicapped persons, assistance programs, SB 207†, SB 477†

             HIV/AIDS clinics, AB 515**

             Jan Evans juvenile justice center, AB 598**

             Liaison for Indian tribal welfare, SB 365

             Long-term strategic plans for health care, AB 513**

             Medicaid (See Medicaid, this heading)

             Nevada rural health communications system, AB 529**

             SenioRx program, SB 453

      Humboldt River, study of water management practices, SB 162, SB 582

      Indian affairs, department of, SB 365

      Indian Springs town advisory board, AB 281

      Information technology, department of, AB 524**

      Interim finance committee

             China Spring youth camp, distribution, SB 582

             Community health centers, AB 350

             Educational programs at risk of termination, SB 588

             Electronic application process for health programs, AB 514**

             Energy costs of schools and state agencies, SB 518

             Fallon leukemia cluster investigation, AB 359

             Financial analysis model program, SB 109

             Health insurance for school employees, SB 587**

             Nursing students, student loans, AB 378**

             Public broadcasting stations, SB 407, AB 76

             Teacher classification and enhanced compensation program, SB 168

      Investigation division, SB 360†, AB 523**

      Juvenile courts, community-based programs, SB 287, AB 470

      Labor commissioner, computer equipment, AB 503**

      Lander County, AB 114, AB 185

      Las Vegas

             Amateur athletics and recreational programs, AB 360

             Child care improvement grant program, AB 215

             Equestrian arena and rodeo facility, AB 262

             Greater Las Vegas inner-city games, AB 595

             Housing authority, AB 70

             Hydrogen vehicle refueling system, AB 348

             Latchkey programs, AB 116

             Performing arts center, AB 594

             Super speed ground transportation activities, AB 170

      Legislative fund (See LEGISLATURE)

      Life line family education center, SB 78, SB 451

      Lincoln County, AB 288

      Lincoln County school district (See Education, this heading)

      Local cultural activities, account for, AB 274

      Long-term care, advisory task force on, SB 402†

      Long-term care, legislative study, SB 8

      Lost City museum, SB 248**

      MacDonald Center for the Arts and Humanities, Inc., AB 85

      Maternal and child health, advisory board on, SB 277†

      Medicaid

             Breast and cervical cancer, coverage, AB 75†

             Child health assurance program, AB 196†

             Electronic application process, AB 514**

             Insulin pumps, coverage, SB 166

             Long-term care, SB 259, AB 371

             Management information system, AB 516**

             Podiatric services, coverage, SB 166

             Pregnant women and minors, presumptive eligibility, AB 31

             Rural care providers, reimbursements, SB 403

      Medical use of marijuana, state commission for, SB 545

      Meetings of public agencies, statewide training to members, AB 479

      Mental health and developmental services, division of

             Certification panels, SB 241

             Computer software and equipment, SB 446**

             Desert regional center, SB 439**

             Emergency admissions, medical examinations, AB 636†

             Lakes Crossing Center, SB 455**

             Nevada mental health institute, SB 247**, SB 435**

             Rural clinics, SB 441**

             Rural health telemedicine network, SB 403

             Rural regional center, SB 436**

             Seriously mentally ill, homeless adults, pilot program, AB 346†

             Sierra regional center, SB 440**

             Southern Nevada adult mental health services, SB 247**

      Mineral County, SB 322

      Minerals, division of, SB 106

      Motor pool division, AB 523**

      Motor vehicles and public safety, department of

             Branch offices, establishment, SB 10, AB 51

             Budget shortfalls, AB 234**

             Central repository, database for dental records, SB 293

             Computer equipment, AB 474†

             Furniture for Carson City office, AB 609**

             National crime information center computer upgrades, SB 445, AB 592

             Reclassification of personnel, AB 236**

             Replacement of license plates, reversion of previous appropriation, SB 525**

             Toll-free telephone number for registration violations, AB 474

      Museums and history, division of, SB 66, SB 248**, SB 457**

      Museums, library and arts, department of

             Computer software and equipment, SB 432**

             Conservation laboratory, SB 457**

             Equipment, SB 433**

             Las Vegas performing arts center, AB 594

             Las Vegas Springs Preserve, planning, SB 434

             Library collections and equipment requirements, grants for, SB 431**

             Monument program, SB 433**

             Nevada Ballet Theater, Inc., AB 321

             Nevada history CD-ROM, AB 372

             Statue of Sarah Winnemucca in U.S. Capitol, AB 267†

             Utility expenses, personnel costs and purchasing assessments, SB 248**

      National and community service, Nevada commission for, AB 521**

      National college of juvenile and family justice, SB 438**

      National judicial college, SB 437**

      Nevada alliance for defense, energy and business, SB 404

      Nevada association for the handicapped, SB 325

      Nevada Ballet Theater, Inc., AB 321

      Nevada historical society, SB 248**, SB 360†

      Nevada humanities committee, SB 428**

      Nevada interscholastic activities association, SB 331

      Nevada museum and historical society, SB 248**, SB 434

      Nevada partners, AB 66, AB 191

      Nevada protection account, SB 494**

      Nevada science and technology center, AB 270

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, SB 462**

      Nevada state railroad museum, SB 248**

      Nevada test site historical foundation, SB 178

      Newlands project water rights fund, AB 283

      North Las Vegas, AB 66, AB 68

      Northeastern Nevada area health education center, SB 403

      Northern area substance abuse council, SB 348

      Northern Nevada regional fire training facility, SB 41

      Northern Nevada writing project, AB 303

      Opportunity Village Foundation, SB 491**

      Organic agricultural products, advisory council, AB 593

      Pahrump, fairgrounds and recreation complex, AB 432

      Pain management issues, state committee on, SB 371

      Panaca, fairground improvements, AB 288

      Parole and probation, division of

             Computers and telecommunications, AB 596**, AB 597**

             Security upgrades and operating expenses, SB 444**

             Stale payroll claim, AB 234**

      Parole commissioners, state board of, AB 234**

      Peace officers' standards and training commission, SB 445

      Predatory animal and rodent committee, state, AB 273**

      Predatory animals, control, SB 30

      Prisons, department of

             Budget accounts, SB 463**

             Certification panels, SB 241

             Electronic fingerprint and digital photograph system, SB 296

             Equipment, SB 442**

             Genetic marker analyses, AB 354

             Ion scanners, AB 330

             Literacy program, AB 241

             Maintenance projects, SB 463**

             Pioche conservation camp, SB 442**

             Utility expenses, supplemental appropriation, SB 580

             Wild horse stables, SB 443

      Public broadcasting stations

             Digital conversion project, SB 407, AB 76, AB 188

             Radio transmission equipment, SB 407, AB 76

             Support, AB 147

      Public employees' benefits program, SB 343, AB 564†

      Public lands, transfer, acquisition and use, SB 162, SB 582

      Public officers, commission to review compensation of, AB 606†

      Real estate division, SB 307**

      Reserve for statutory contingency account, SB 517**

      Respite service, community programs, SB 206

      Rural health care, SB 403, AB 529**, AB 612

      Science and technology regional development corporation, AB 270

      Secretary of state, SB 249**, SB 464**

      SenioRx program, SB 453

      Southern Nevada writing project, AB 303

      Stale claims account, AB 587**

      State employees, cost-of-living increases, AB 673**

      State museum, southern Nevada, SB 66

      State parks, division of

             Belmont courthouse restoration, AB 119

             Equipment, AB 505**

             Floyd Lamb state park, building restoration, AB 269

             Improvements to state parks, SB 448**

             Maintenance projects, AB 506**

             Radio connection with department of motor vehicles, AB 507**

      Storey County, SB 332, AB 40

      Supreme court

             Commission on law libraries, salaries, SB 184*, AB 606

             Retirement system, AB 232

             Security system, information technology and equipment, AB 525**

      Tahoe regional planning agency, AB 511**

      Taxation, department of

             Business process re-engineering project, AB 519**

             Document scanner and reporting system, AB 519**

             Equipment, AB 526**

             Liquor taxes, regulatory costs, AB 669†

             Tax initiative, implementation costs, Initiative Petition

      Transportation, department of, AB 175**, AB 424†

      Tricounty railway commission, SB 9

      Truckee-Carson irrigation district, AB 283

      Tule Springs Preservation, Inc., AB 269

      University of Nevada

             Agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension, SB 359

             Center for business and economic research, UNLV, SB 469

             Clinical law program at Boyd School of Law, UNLV, AB 186

             Computing center, SB 461**

             Criminal justice department, UNLV, AB 146

             Dental hygiene programs, SB 208†

             Diversity initiatives, office of, UNLV, AB 193

             Environmental studies, center for, UNLV, SB 460

             Great Basin College, Elko, SB 97, SB 403, AB 5

             Henderson state college, start-up costs, AB 518

             Imaging computer work stations, SB 360†

             Medical and dental school scholarships, SB 40

             Nevada health service corps loan repayment program, SB 403

             Nevada writing projects, AB 303

             Pahrump, construction of community college, AB 143

             Pediatric diabetes and endocrinology center, SB 166

             Physician assistant training program, SB 403

             Retention and carryover of balance of certain appropriations, SB 493

             Rural health office capital loan pool program, SB 403

             School to career program, AB 409

             Single parents with low incomes, assistance programs, AB 118

             Substance abuse counseling degree program, SB 360†

             Teacher education loan program, AB 311†, AB 613†

             University medical center of southern Nevada, audit, AB 52†

             Western Nevada community college, AB 280, AB 591

             Women's research institute, UNLV, publication of historical book, AB 260

      Veterans

             Field service office, Churchill County, AB 212

             Nevada veterans center and museum, Las Vegas, AB 278†

             Veterans' home in northern Nevada, SB 326

             World War II memorial campaign, AB 278†

      Virginia & Truckee railroad, reconstruction, SB 9

      Virginia City historical facility, construction, SB 332

      Walker Lake, preservation projects, AB 403†

      Washoe Association  for Retarded Citizens, SB 491**

      Washoe County, SB 360†, AB 174†

      Washoe County school district (See Education, this heading)

      Water, adjudication emergency account, SB 465**

      Water resources, division of, SB 250**, AB 508**

      Welfare division, AB 209**, AB 530**, AB 590

      Western folklife center, SB 187

      White Pine County, SB 275, AB 268, AB 448†

      Winnemucca, Sarah, creation of statue in U.S. Capitol, AB 267†

      Youth parole bureau, mental health counselors, SB 287

      Youth training center, Nevada, AB 531**

      Yucca Mountain, account to prevent location of waste repository, SB 494**

ARBITRATION (See also MEDIATION)

      Common-interest communities, SB 261†, SB 421, AB 484

      Constructional defects, contracts requiring arbitration prohibited, SB 89, AB 81

      Fees of arbitrators, SB 15**

      Local government employees, arbitration of certain disputes, AB 365

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens, rights unimpaired, effect on trials, SB 370

      Personal injury attorneys, prohibition against acting as arbitrator, SB 15†

      State employees

             Arbitration of certain grievances authorized, AB 9

             Collective bargaining, arbitration of disputes, AB 478

      State highways relinquished to local entities, maintenance costs, SB 219†, AB 175†

      Uniform Arbitration Act, adoption of revised act, SB 336*

ARCHEOLOGY (See HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

ARCHITECTS

      Certificates of registration

             Examinations, SB 301**, AB 539

             Expiration, fees, SB 301**, AB 539

      Claims against licensees, establishment of screening panels, SB 218

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Electronic submission of plans, authorization, SB 301**, AB 539

      Oaths, SB 301**, AB 539

      Professional corporations, formation and operation, SB 301**

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Qualifications, SB 301†, AB 539

ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF

      Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

      Composition, name changed, AB 467

      Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

      Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

      Residential or interior design members, duties, SB 301**, AB 539

      Screening panels, appointment of members, SB 218

      State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

ARMED FORCES (See also VETERANS)

      Absent voting (See also ELECTIONS)

             Internet, voting by, SB 565†

             Special ballots for persons out of country, counting, AB 638*

      Draft registration, assistance to applicants for drivers' licenses, AB 642

ARREST

      Bail (See BAIL)

      Candidates for office, requirement to file declaration of arrests, SB 98

      Domestic violence, arrest procedures, AB 259*, AB 377*

      Private persons making arrest, duties, SB 182**

      School police officers, authority, SB 103

      Societies for prevention of cruelty to animals, authority, AB 419*

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, AB 500**

      Work permits for nongaming employees, denial based on arrest restricted, SB 256

      Workplace harassment, violation of protective order, AB 370*

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

      Contracts involving minors, petition for judicial approval, SB 47

      Endowment fund for arts and humanities, creation, appropriation, SB 170†

      Local cultural activities, account for, appropriation, AB 274

      MacDonald center for arts and humanities, appropriation, AB 85

      Nevada arts advocates, funding allocation, SB 170†

      Nevada cultural fund, creation, SB 170**

      Nevada humanities committee, appropriation, SB 428**

      Performing arts center, Clark County, support, appropriation, AB 594, SCR 43‡

      Room tax increase for use of artistic and cultural programs, AB 158

      Winnemucca, Sarah, creation of statue for U.S. Capitol, AB 267**

ARTS COUNCIL, STATE

      Artistic and cultural programs, account for, administration, AB 158

      Challenge grant program, appropriation, AB 672**

      Endowment fund for arts and humanities, duties, appropriation, SB 170†

      Nevada cultural fund, creation, duties, SB 170**

ASBESTOS CONTROL

      Licensing and regulation, SB 314

ASSAULT

      Definition, penalties, AB 344**

      Probationers, prisoners or parolees, enhanced penalties for crime committed against certain persons, SB 31*

      Public employees who make home visits, enhanced penalty for assault of, SB 31*

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

ASSEMBLY, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

      Clark County, financing of assisted living center, AB 340

      Definition of residential facility for groups includes assisted living facility, SB 74*

ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Confidential information, AB 446**

      Executive director, powers, AB 446**

      Hearings, notices to accused, AB 446**

      Supplemental appropriation, AB 235**

      Television networks and sanctioning organizations, registration, AB 446**

ATTACHMENT

      Fees for service of process, AB 94*

      Homestead exemption, SB 83

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME

      Annoying or molesting a minor, penalties, SB 551**

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

      Peace officers with limited jurisdiction, attempted felony committed in presence of, duties, AB 220*

      School property, bus or event, reports of attempted crimes, SB 291

ATTORNEY GENERAL

      Administrative assistant, appointment, AB 602

      Administrative program, appropriation, SB 586**

      Budget accounts, transfer of money, AB 602

      Candidates for office, duties regarding challenges to qualifications, AB 487*

      Computer-related crimes, injunctions, SB 48*

      Constructional defect commission, legal counsel, SB 310

      Consumer protection, bureau of (See CONSUMER'S ADVOCATE)

      Contracts, authority to enter into, AB 602

      Controlled substance violations, injunctions, SB 397**

      Employees, classification, salaries and benefits, AB 602

      Employment discrimination, recovery of penalties, SB 23

      Financial matters of office, authority, AB 602

      Foundations, notice of change of governing instruments removed, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 577**

      Home loans, investigation and prosecution of unfair lending practices, AB 447†

      Initiative and referendum petitions, duties relating to summaries, AB 164

      Insurance fraud

             Allocation of special investigative account, AB 134**

             Budget for investigative program, duties, AB 134**

             Fraud control unit, establishment, duties, AB 135**, AB 572

      Interlocal contracts among public agencies, approval, AB 128*

      Internet pharmacies, prosecution of violations, SB 397**

      Internet service providers, retention of records, regulation, SB 551†

      Juvenile justice system, receipt of annual report, SB 232†

      Labor laws, prosecution of violations, SB 373**

      Leases for state offices, approval, AB 128*

      Limited-liability companies, actions against, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Local governments, assessment for certain tort claims, SB 568**

      Meetings of public agencies, appropriation to provide statewide training, AB 479

      Mortgage industry commission, legal advisor, AB 324†

      Oriental medicine, duties regarding complaints, AB 302**, ACR 40‡

      Osteopathic physicians, investigation, AB 290*

      Post-conviction relief for death penalty convictions, notice, duties, AB 354

      Prescriptions, unlawful acts, prosecution of violations, SB 397**

      Prisons, investigation of crimes, duties regarding search of visitors, AB 330†

      Public lands

             Authority to initiate actions, SB 340, AB 391†

             Declaratory actions regarding limits on use of identified roads, SB 106

      Public works projects, prosecution of wage and employment violations, SB 560**

      Radio communications, interception and disclosure, AB 306

      Reciprocal beneficiary relationships, duties, AB 496

      Salary

             Citizens' commission to fix, AJR 14

             Increase, AB 606

      Sex offenders, duties regarding community notification, SB 286†

      Specialized training of state employees, duties, SB 354

      Supplemental appropriation, SB 246

      Telemarketing, legal adviser to consumer affairs division, AB 151**

      Toilet facilities in public facilities, duties regarding Braille signs, SB 324*

      Traffic stops, study, AB 500**

      Water suppliers, recovery of civil penalties, AB 200**

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

      Arbitrator, prohibition against personal injury attorney acting as, SB 15†

      Child protection cases

             Appointment and compensation, AB 577

             Receipt of information, participation in proceedings, AB 429**

      City attorneys (See CITY ATTORNEYS)

      Constructional defect cases, duties, SB 185, SB 310, SB 421†, SB 516, AB 133

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

      District attorneys (See DISTRICT ATTORNEYS)

      Guardianship of minors, participation in proceedings, AB 429**

      Juvenile court proceedings, representation of children, AB 308*

      Legislative members, stays of court proceedings during session, AB 148*

      Out-of-state law firms, domestication, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, AB 239**

      State employee organizations, collective bargaining disputes, AB 478

      Termination of parental rights, participation in proceedings, AB 429**

      Tort actions, limitation of fees, AB 17

      Unauthorized practice of law, prohibitions, penalties, AB 240

ATTORNEYS IN FACT (See POWER OF ATTORNEY)

AUCTIONS

      Damaged vehicles, duties of auctioneers, AB 207†

AUDIO EQUIPMENT (See VIDEO AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT)

AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

      Board of examiners for audiology and speech pathology

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Newborns, hearing tests, SB 308, AB 250*

      School employees, salary increase for national certification, AB 58

AUDITS

      Air pollution control programs, SB 475, SB 534

      Alliance for the mentally ill, SB 452

      Audit division (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

      Business records bill of rights, SB 198

      Check-cashing or deferred deposit services, SB 330*

      Clark County school district, AB 672**

      Health coverage, associations of self-insured private employers providing, SB 28

      Holocaust, advisory council on education relating to, AB 520**

      Industrial insurers, AB 44†

      Insurance compliance audits, confidentiality, waiver, SB 213

      Internal audits, division of (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Life line family education center, SB 451

      Local government finances, SB 317**

      Mortgage brokers and companies, AB 324†

      National and community service, Nevada commission for, AB 521**

      Nevada humanities committee, southern Nevada office, SB 428**

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, SB 462**

      Opportunity Village Foundation, SB 491**

      Public employees' benefits program, SB 298**

      Public utilities

             Electric utilities, subsidiaries and holding companies, SB 508

             Universal energy charge, compliance, AB 349, AB 661**

      Real property transfer tax, SB 238*

      Room tax, audits of operators, SB 122

      Transportation department and board of directors, SB 415††

      University and community college system of Nevada, AB 26

      University medical center of southern Nevada, AB 52†

      Washoe Association for Retarded Citizens, SB 491**

      Washoe County school district, AB 672**

AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES

      Capital improvement projects, SB 584**

      General authorized expenditures, SB 586**

AUTISM (See also MENTALLY ILL PERSONS)

      Creation of commission and service centers, appropriation, AB 635

AUTOMOBILE WRECKERS

      Garagemen's laws, applicability, AB 171*

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, AB 162*

AUTOMOBILES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

AVIATION FUEL TAX

      Civil Air Patrol, maximum distribution, SB 389**

                                                                     B

BABY SAFE HAVEN

      Abandonment of newborn, care and custody of child, SB 191**

BABYSITTERS

      Compensation for overtime, SB 136

BADGES

      Initiative or referendum, badges for persons gathering signatures, AB 443†

      Nurses, mandatory inclusion of surname on ID badges prohibited, SB 394**

      Retired peace officers, issuance, SB 20†

BAIL

      Domestic violence protective orders, violations, AB 377*

      Forfeiture of bail, AB 401

BAIL AGENTS, ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND SOLICITORS

      Applicability of insurance laws, AB 618*

      Expiration of license, reexamination after, AB 618*

      Failure of defendant to appear, duties, reports to court, AB 401

      Licensing, fees, AB 618*

BAKE SALES

      Permit requirements, exceptions, SB 352**

BANKS AND BANKING

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Derogatory remarks about bank, penalty repealed, SB 53**

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, SB 6*, AB 447

      Insurance companies, relations, investments, AB 618*

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents to, SB 524**

      Residential swimming pools and spas, duties concerning loans, SB 216**

BARBERS AND BARBERING

      Barber schools, instructors, student work hours and patron charges, AB 192*

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      State barbers' health and sanitation board

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

BATTERY

      Domestic violence battery (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

      Probationers, prisoners or parolees, enhanced penalties for crime committed against certain persons, SB 31*

      Public employees who make home visits, enhanced penalty for battery of, SB 31*

      School property, bus or event

             Reports of crimes committed, SB 291

             Violations by pupils, suspension or expulsion, SB 115†, SB 305†

      Sexual assault, battery with intent to commit (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

BATTLE MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Flood control project, appropriation, AB 185

      Industrial park, appropriation, AB 114

BEEF COUNCIL, NEVADA

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, ACR 4‡

BEES AND BEEHIVES

      Quarantine, authority of state quarantine officer, AB 631**

BELMONT COURTHOUSE

      Appropriation for restoration, AB 119

BENEFICIARIES, RECIPROCAL

      Rights, AB 496

BESTIALITY

      Prohibited, penalty, SB 173

BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD, NEVADA

      Public safety, department of, part of, SB 481**

BICYCLE PATHS

      Master plans, inclusion of pathways in transit plans, AB 182*

BILLBOARDS (See also ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING)

      Nonconforming structures, compensation or relocation required, SB 265**

BINGO (See also GAMING)

      Charitable bingo games, persons under 21 prohibited, SB 101

      Senior citizen facilities, exclusion of games from gaming laws, SB 101

BIOMASS (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

      Adoptions, issuance of supplementary certificates, AB 12**

      Paternity actions, reissuance after finding of no parent-child relationship, SB 369

BIRTH CONTROL

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

BIRTH DEFECTS

      Perinatal substance abuse, public information program, SB 422

      Sign regarding consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, posting by food establishments, SB 277

BLIND PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

BLOOD

      Prisoners' sale or donation of blood, contract provisions repealed, AB 580*

      Tests (See generally DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE; GENETIC TESTING)

BOATS AND BOATING

      Fuel taxes, use of proceeds for recreational facilities, SB 499**

      Lease or rental of motorboats, requirements, AB 469*

      Operating under the influence

             0.08 alcohol concentration, standard, AB 166

             Felony conviction, subsequent violations deemed felonies, AB 316

      Operation of motorboats by certain persons, requirements, AB 469*

      Personal flotation devices, requirements, AB 469†, AB 632*

      Safe boating courses

             Certificates of completion, submission to division, AB 469*

             Court may require completion of course following violations, AB 469*

             Instructors, certification, AB 469**

      Sales

             Exemption from sales taxes for motorboats shipped outside state to nonresidents, permits for movement, AB 651

             Used motorboats, taxation of sales by other than dealers, AB 651

      Theft of fuel, penalty, AB 162*

      Titling and numbering, exemption for motorboat documented pursuant to federal law, AB 651

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, AB 245*, AB 627*

BODY SHOPS

      Garagemen's laws, applicability, AB 171*

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, AB 162*

BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS

      Regulation of boiler inspectors, boilers and vessels, SB 337*

BOMBS (See EXPLOSIVES AND INCENDIARY DEVICES)

BOND ISSUES (See also LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES; STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      California-Nevada super speed ground transportation commission, authority to issue bonds, SB 323**

      Capital improvements legislation, SB 584**

      Housing division, powers, limitation of actions, immunities, SB 552†

      Industrial development revenue bonds

             Confidential information, AB 87

             Electricity generation, promotion, AB 661**

             Renewable energy generation projects, financing, AB 661**

      Parks and wildlife, submission of question to voters, AB 615

      School construction

             Clark County, pilot program for replacement of schools, AB 499**

             Purchase of municipal securities by state, SB 164*, AB 300

             State support, exemption from state debt limit, AJR 26 of the 70th session‡

      Southern Nevada women's correctional facility, refinancing, AB 567**

      Tahoe Basin environmental improvement program, AB 177**

      Tobacco settlement, issuance of bonds by nonprofit corporation created to purchase and collect proceeds, SB 488

      University of Nevada

             Capital improvements, SB 584**

             Great Basin College, construction of facilities, SB 496**

             Revenue bonds, maximum amount of 1991 authorization, SB 496†, SB 584**

             Truckee Meadows community college, acquisition of facilities, SB 497**

      Water system improvements, maximum amount of bonds for grants, AB 549**

BONDS, SURETY (See SURETY BONDS)

BOULDER CITY (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexations, inclusion of certain property required, AB 101*

      Boulder City Days designated, SCR 20‡

      Charter amendment, regulation of utilities, SB 425**

      Community services program for homeless, mentally ill adults, AB 346

      Energy conservation provisions in building codes, adoption, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      High school, appropriation for computer equipment, AB 244

      Local government tax distribution account, allocations, AB 653

      Motor vehicle branch office, establishment, AB 51

      Motor vehicle registration services, interlocal contracts to provide, SB 408

      Museum and historical association, appropriation, AB 352

      Railroad museum, reversion of previous appropriation, SB 457**

BOXING AND WRESTLING (See also SPORTING EVENTS)

      Broadcasting networks, registration, AB 446**

      Hearings, notices to accused, AB 446**

      Licenses and permits, issuance, suspension or denial, grounds, AB 446**

BREAST CANCER (See CANCER)

BREAST IMPLANTS

      Revival of certain causes of action, AB 667

BRIBERY

      Common-interest communities, inducements to file constructional defects action prohibited, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

BUBONIC PLAGUE (See also COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

      Rodents, control of diseases transmitted by, AB 472

BUDGET DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

BUDGETS, GOVERNMENTAL (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES; STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

BUILDING CODES

      Approval of construction by building inspector creates presumption of compliance with code, AB 133†

      Child care facilities, violations grounds for license revocation, AB 444**

      Deviations from code, disclosure to purchasers of new residences, AB 366

      Energy conservation requirements in large counties, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Facilities for the dependent, violations grounds for license revocation, AB 444**

      Interior materials and furnishings, fire safety, AB 467

      Nonconforming use or structure, compensation or relocation required, SB 265†

      Nuisance activity, violations included as, AB 131*

      Property managers, violations grounds for disciplinary action, AB 444**

      Time shares, requirements, SB 261*

      Water damage to structures, prevention and mitigation, SB 516†

BUILDING INSPECTORS

      Administrative officials acting as building officials, applicability of laws, SB 163*

      Appraisers, inspectors' laws inapplicable to, AB 153**

      Approval of construction creates presumption of compliance with code, AB 133†

      Building officials, designation changed to, SB 163*

      Carnival rides, duties, AB 334

      Certification and continuing education requirements, SB 163*

      County or city employees, performance of duties of building officials, SB 163*

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Franchises for services to counties or towns, AB 537†

      Real estate division, investigative and disciplinary authority, AB 621**

BUILDING PERMITS

      Fee reduction when excess amount in governmental enterprise fund, SB 60**

      Geotechnical reports required for certain projects, SB 516†, AB 133†

      Manufactured homes, permit for placement in residential neighborhood, SB 70**

      Residences, requirements for issuance, AB 498

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

BULIMIA

      Educational programs and materials, development and distribution urged, SCR 17‡

BULLY BILL

      Harassment or intimidation prohibited in public schools, AB 459*

BUNKERVILLE, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Virgin Valley water district, appointment to governing board, AB 257**

BURGLARY

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

BUSES

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, AB 105**

      Permits for movement of certain heavier vehicles, AB 83*

      Preventative maintenance and safety inspections, requirements, SB 270, SB 576

      Public transportation generally (See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)

      Rights of way, motor vehicle drivers required to yield to buses, AB 83†

      School buses (See SCHOOL BUSES)

      Shuttle buses (See AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICES)

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, AB 245*, AB 627*

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Abandoned property division

             Duties transferred to state treasurer, SB 489**

             Interest payments, limited exemption, AB 77**

             Presumption of abandonment of intangible property, SB 489**, AB 77**

      Alternative fuels, duties regarding incentives for use, SB 478*, SB 534

      Consumer affairs division

             Computers, appropriation, AB 533**

             Hospital patients, office for (See HOSPITAL PATIENTS, OFFICE FOR)

             Revolving account, creation, sources and use, AB 439

             Telecommunications services, regulations, AB 627†

             Telemarketing, duties, legal opinions, AB 151**, AB 337**, AB 439

             Tour operators and brokers, duties, AB 245*, AB 627*

      Director, duties regarding mortgage commission, AB 324†

      Employment of disabled persons, committee on, creation, SB 175†

      Energy, certain duties transferred, AB 661**

      Financial institutions, division of

             Business records bill of rights, duties, SB 198

             Check-cashing or deferred deposit services, duties, SB 330*

             Collection agencies, duties, AB 335*

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Installment loan companies, notice of receipt of license application unnecessary, SB 330*

             Investigative account, deposits, use, SB 330*, AB 626

             Licensing activities, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Mortgage industry, duties, AB 324**

             Out-of-state entities, availability of records, SB 330*

             Residential pools and spas, duties regarding financial contracts, SB 216†

      Housing division

             Assisted living center in Clark County, financing, AB 340

             Bond issues, powers, limitation of actions, SB 552†

             Information technology, exemption from laws, SB 552†

             Loans, information about obligors available to public, SB 552†

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation, duties, AB 349, AB 661**

             Officers and employees, appointment, classification, SB 552†

             Powers and duties generally, SB 552**

             State purchasing act, exemption, SB 552**

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exception, SB 561**

      Industrial relations, division of

             Apprenticeship programs, findings, AB 149†

             Boilers and pressure vessels, regulations, SB 337**

             Carnival rides, regulation, AB 334

             Electricians, certification, AB 355

             Elevators and similar equipment, regulations, SB 337**

             Industrial insurance

                   Accident benefits, duties relating to fee schedules, AB 44**, AB 46

                   Appeals and hearings, transfer of duties to hearings division, AB 49

                   Assessments of insurers, duties, AB 43, AB 48**

                   Audits of insurers, SB 213, AB 44†

                   Cancellation and actions concerning policies, receipt of notice, AB 47**

                   Form for selection of practitioners by injured employees, duties, AB 338*

                   Reports concerning certain claims, preparation, distribution, AB 345**

                   Subsequent injury funds, duties, AB 45, AB 322

             Occupational safety and health

                   Information obtained in investigations, subpoenas prohibited, testimony restricted, SB 315

                   Inspections and investigations, SB 314, SB 315

                   Internal policies and procedures, regulations, SB 314

                   Safety and health representatives, qualifications, SB 315

                   Visits and consultations, confidentiality of information, SB 316

                   Voluntary protection program, duties, AB 332

                   Written safety guide, availability, SB 316

             Plumbers, certification, AB 379

      Insurance division

             Assessments of industrial insurers, duties, AB 43, AB 309, AB 322

             Associations of self-insured private employers providing health coverage, duties, SB 28

             Bad checks, fees, AB 314**

             Chambers of commerce as insurers, duties, AB 425

             Competitive markets and rates, powers and duties, SB 4

             Confidential information, AB 618*

             Contracts and sales practices, regulation, AB 618*

             Criminal history records, dissemination, AB 618*

             Design professionals, duties relating to screening panels, SB 218

             Electronic signatures, duties, AB 618*

             Employment of outside assistance, powers, AB 618*

             Fraud investigation program, duties, AB 134**

             Health care providers

                   Payment of claims by insurers, duties, SB 99*

                   Registration of verification organizations, SB 244

             Health care review organizations, certification, SB 320, AB 422

             Identification cards for prescriptions, duties, AB 415**, AB 624

             Insurance compliance audits, confidentiality, access to information, SB 213

             Interstate compacts authorized, AB 618*

             Mergers or acquisitions by insurers, notice, duties, AB 618*

             Mutual insurers, duties, AB 618*

             Nevada life and health guaranty association, duties, SB 252*

             Patients' bill of rights, duties, AB 618*

             Public employee programs, regulations, AB 123*

             Special investigative account, assessments, AB 134**

             Uniform claim forms, regulations, SB 99*

             Viatical settlements, duties, AB 618*

      Labor commissioner (See LABOR COMMISSIONER)

      Manufactured housing division

             Continuing education, regulations, AB 203**

             Mobile home park rent review board, creation, AB 341

             Mobile home parks, duties, AB 389, AB 619*

             Residential neighborhoods, duties regarding manufactured homes, SB 70**

      Mortgage industry commission, creation, duties, AB 324†

      Private property ombudsman, office created, AB 485

      Real estate agents, appropriation for automated licensing system, AB 502

      Real estate division

             Appraisers' fees, regulations, SB 307†

             Common-interest communities, duties, SB 421

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Investigative and disciplinary authority, AB 621**

             Licensing activities, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Property managers, duties, SB 185, SB 421

             Real estate appraisers administrative fund, creation, SB 307†

             Sales contracts, development of form, SB 186

             Special investigations, duties, appropriation, SB 307**

      Renewable energy and electricity generation, duties, AB 661**

      Residential construction sites advisory panel, receipt of report, SB 314

      Supplemental appropriation, AB 235**

BUSINESS COURTS

      Establishment authorized, SJR 5

      Support for creation expressed, SCR 11

BUSINESS LICENSES

      Contractors, business license required, SB 380†

      Garbage, unlawful disposal, suspension or revocation of license, SB 424*, AB 442**

      Local rules affecting businesses, interpretation, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 117**

      Sexually oriented businesses, license suspension for unlawful kickbacks, AB 627†

      State license, fee increased, Initiative Petition

BUSINESS RECORDS BILL OF RIGHTS

      Adoption, SB 198

BUSINESS TAX

      Amount increased, Initiative Petition

      Annual statements, filing by certain businesses required, SB 571

      Contractors, proof of payment of taxes required, SB 380†

      Credits for employment of handicapped persons, SB 92

      Exchange of information between tax commission and local entities, SB 222**

      Exemption of first five employees from computation of tax, SB 571

      Nevada Tax Fairness and Quality School Funding Accountability Act, Initiative Petition

      Payment

             Annual payment authorized, AB 656*

             Delinquent taxes, collection, AB 314**

             Fees for returned checks, AB 314**

      Repeal upon enactment of tax initiative, AB 53

      State business licenses, fees increased, Initiative Petition

      Subcontractors, proof of payment of tax to contractor unnecessary, SB 380**

BUSINESS TRUSTS

      Defaulting trusts, revocation of rights, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Definition, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Documents, filing with secretary of state, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 356**, SB 577**

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges of interest, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Resident agents, certification and regulation, AB 617

                                                                     C

CAFETERIAS (See FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS; PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

CALIENTE, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Charter amendments

             Animal control, authority, AB 208†

             List of registered voters, AB 637*

             Quorum of governing body, SB 329**

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Construction of highway between Caliente and Mesquite, study, SCR 9

      Fairgrounds, appropriation for improvements, AB 288

CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SUPER SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

      Appropriation, AB 170

      Bonds, authority to issue, SB 323**

      Super speed ground transportation system, definition, SB 323**

CALIFORNIA, STATE OF

      Lake Tahoe (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Needles Highway, financing of improvements, SB 363, AB 465**

CAMPAIGN PRACTICES (For elections generally, see ELECTIONS)

      Candidates, requirement to file declaration of arrests for certain crimes, SB 98

      Categories of expenses and expenditures, AB 483

      Deceptive or confusing materials, distribution or posting prohibited, SB 98

      Governmental expenditures regarding ballot questions or candidates, restrictions, SB 357, AB 443*

      Impeding campaign, judicial review of ethics opinions, AB 638†

      Mobile home parks, right to enter and distribute material, AB 619*

      Political action committees, definition, penalty for failure to register, AB 227*

      Reports

             Defeated candidates, filing, SB 565

             Forms, AB 483

             Goods and services received, AB 483

             Late reports, penalty, SB 565

             Periods included in reports, AB 483†

             Time for filing, AB 483†

      Unspent contributions, donations to silver haired legislative forum, AB 195**

CAMPERS (See also RECREATIONAL VEHICLES)

      Riding in camper shell or slide-in camper, restrictions, penalties, AB 383†

CANCER

      Breast and cervical cancer, Medicaid coverage, AB 75

      Dissemination of information related to abortion and breast cancer, AB 169

      Fallon leukemia cluster, appropriation for investigation, AB 359

      Insurance, mandatory coverage for certain treatments repealed, SB 212, AB 206

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, SB 545, AB 453*

      Pain management issues, state committee on, creation, duties, SB 371

      Prostate Cancer Awareness Day and Month designated, SCR 26‡

      Prostate cancer, task force on, creation, duties, SB 318**

      Reporting system

             Compilation of information, time limit, AB 630**

             Fees assessed to health facilities reduced, appropriation, AB 630†

             Penalties for violations, AB 630**

      Respite care for brain-damaged persons, pilot program, SB 342

      State plan, development, AB 75

CANDY

      Schools, regulation of candy sales, SB 107

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT (See DEATH PENALTY)

CAPITOL POLICE (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Public safety, department of, part of, SB 481**

CAR POOLS

      Employers providing assistance to employees, property tax exemption, SB 376†

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

      American Heart Association and operation heartbeat commended, ACR 28‡

      Defibrillators, appropriations for purchase and distribution, SB 403, AB 473

      Respiratory care, practice regulated, SB 91**

CARE CHEST OF SIERRA NEVADA

      Appropriation, AB 3

CARLIN, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Animal control, charter amendment, AB 208†

      List of registered voters, charter amendment, AB 637*

      Quorum of governing body, charter amendment, SB 329**

      Rural health center, appropriation, AB 612

      Utilities, charter amendment, SB 425**

CARNIVALS

      Rides

             Death or serious injury, duties, reports, inspections, AB 334

             Notice to county of intended operation, AB 334

             Operation permits required, AB 334

      Tax exemption for personal property owned by nonresidents for purposes of carnivals held within state, SB 376**

CARS (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

CARSON CITY (See also CITIES; COUNTIES)

      Brewery arts center, appropriation for cultural center and plaza, AB 20

      Carson River corridor restoration, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615

      Charter amendments

             Advisory boards, residency requirement, AB 570**

             Animal control, authority, AB 208†

             List of registered voters, AB 637*

             Officers, service on certain boards after term expires prohibited, AB 570**

             Purchasing and contracts, office of, requirements, AB 570**

             Quorum of board of supervisors, SB 329**

             Types of securities, SB 553**, SB 559

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, SB 569**

      Environmental health department, nominations for certain board, AB 625

      Fire department, appropriation for training facility, SB 41

      Hospital, approval of certain capital expenditures, SB 328

      Housing for persons released from institutional care, appropriation, SB 368

      Lake Tahoe (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Mental health team, appropriation for creation, AB 286

      Parking garage, appropriation, SB 68

      Settlement of city, sesquicentennial recognized, SCR 39‡

      Tricounty railway commission (See TRICOUNTY RAILWAY COMMISSION)

      Vehicle privilege tax, reduction in distribution, offset by property tax levy, AB 457

CARSON RIVER (See also WATER)

      Bond issue for restoration of corridor, submission to voters, AB 615

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, AB 84**

CARSON WATER SUBCONSERVANCY DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425†

CATS (See ANIMALS; CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

CATTLE (See LIVESTOCK)

CELLULAR PHONES

      Customers of service suppliers, procedure regarding certain disputes, SB 563*

      Local entities, fees charged providers of wireless services, SB 563*, SB 569**

      Motor vehicle accidents, use creates rebuttable presumption of negligence, SB 214

      Washoe County, surcharge for emergency system, SB 225**, SB 563*, SB 569†

CEMETERIES

      Care of gravesites, regulation, AB 402*

      Comstock Cemetery Foundation, Inc., appropriation, SB 332, AB 610

      Disinterment and removal of remains, regulation, notices, AB 402*

      Family cemeteries, establishment authorized, AB 402*

      Indian burial sites, duties regarding human remains, SB 365

      Prepaid contracts, licensing fees, unlawful acts, AB 618*

CENTRAL NEVADA RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

      Board of directors, meetings, SB 329†

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT

      Local governments, authority to purchase for investment, AB 96**

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

      Elko chamber, appropriation, SB 189

      Incline Village Crystal Bay, nominations for Washoe fair board, SB 350**

      Insurance, authority to transact, AB 425

      Las Vegas chamber, 90th anniversary commemorated, SCR 15‡

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

CHARTER AMENDMENTS

      Boulder City, SB 425**

      Caliente, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 208†, AB 637*

      Carlin, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 208†, AB 637*

      Carson City, SB 329**, SB 425**, SB 553**, SB 559, AB 208†, AB 570**, AB 637*

      Elko, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 11*, AB 208†, AB 637*

      Gabbs, SB 329†, SB 425†, SB 472**, AB 208†, AB 637†

      Henderson, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 180**, AB 208†

      Las Vegas, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 22**, AB 59*, AB 208†, AB 637*

      North Las Vegas, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 93*, AB 208†

      Reno, SB 200**, SB 304**, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 208†, AB 637*

      Sparks, SB 312**, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 637*

      Wells, SB 272**, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 208†, AB 637*

      Yerington, SB 329**, SB 425**, AB 208†, AB 637*

CHARTER SCHOOLS (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Accountability reports and program, SB 165**, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Additional testing following security violations, AB 214**

             Exemption of pupils upon parental request, AB 64, AB 318†, AB 319†

             Informational pamphlet, development and distribution, AB 318**

             Security, adoption and enforcement of plan, AB 214**

             Seventh grade, administration of exam, SB 148

      Administrative costs associated with sponsorship, reimbursement, effect of nonpayment, SB 292, SB 399**

      Amendment of charter, SB 292, SB 399**

      Application and charter, contents, review, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 224

      Budget, annual report to governor, SB 399†

      Candy and soft drinks, regulation of sales, SB 107

      Committees to form school, composition, SB 292, SB 399**

      Conditions for operating school, SB 292, SB 399**

      Conversion of existing school to charter school, SB 292, SB 399**

      Diplomas, SB 292, SB 399**

      Distance education programs (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

      Donated books, establishment of distribution program, SB 388

      Employees

             Administrators, qualifications, SB 292†

             Classification as teacher or senior teacher, SB 168

             Collective bargaining, SB 292, SB 399**

             Compensation, conditions for receipt of public money, SB 292, SB 399**

             Instruction in field of endorsement, requirements, SB 292†

             Postprobationary employees, employment, SB 292, SB 399**

             Qualifications for employment as teacher, SB 399†

             Reemployment by district, SB 168, SB 243**, SB 292†, SB 399**, AB 224

             Relatives, employment prohibited, SB 399†

             Salaries and assignments, notice to department, SB 292, SB 399**

             University personnel, teaching of courses, SB 292†

      Enrollment, age requirements, SB 292, SB 399**

      Evaluation of certain schools, appropriation, SB 292, AB 224

      Expansion of programs, SB 292, SB 399**

      Financial analysis model program, duties, SB 109

      Financial effect on school districts, consideration, SB 292†, SB 399†

      For-profit operation prohibited, SB 292, SB 399**

      Fund for charter schools, creation, SB 292, SB 399**

      Gifts or money, solicitation or acceptance by school district trustees or employees unlawful, SB 399**

      Governing body

             Meetings, SB 292, SB 399**

             Membership, SB 292, SB 399**

             Prohibited acts, SB 399†

      Graduation requirements, SB 292, SB 399**

      Independent study programs, AB 224

      Keystone Academy, appropriation, AB 307

      Limitation on number, extension of time, SB 399**

      Loans to schools, SB 292, SB 399**

      Property tax exemption for certain property owned or leased by, SB 292, SB 399**, AB 238

      Public or private school pupils or home schooled, participation in courses of study and extracurricular activities, SB 292, SB 399**

      Pupil statewide information system, applicability, SB 292, SB 399**, AB 224

      Recovery accounts, establishment required, sources, SB 292†

      Reports to school district or department of education, SB 292

      School to careers program, financing, SB 585**

      School year, number of days increased, AB 297†

      Special education programs, status, financing, SB 292, SB 399**, SB 585**, AB 224, AB 409

      Sponsorship by state board, SB 292, SB 399**

      State distributive school account (See also SCHOOL FINANCES)

             Apportionment, SB 243†, SB 292, SB 399*

             Distribution, time for, SB 145

      Subcommittee on charter schools of state board, composition, participation by certain members, AB 357

      Unlawful acts, SB 399**

      Violence in schools

             Actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

             Response plans, development and review, SB 289**

             Threats, unlawful acts, immunities for reports, SB 148, SB 572**

      Violent or sexual offenses, reports, duties, immunities, SB 291, SB 572**

CHAUFFEURS

      Compensation for overtime, SB 136

CHECK-CASHING SERVICES

      Definition of financial institution, services included for certain purposes, SB 330*

      Examination or audit fees, amount, effect of failure to pay, SB 330*

CHECKS

      Insurance division, charge for returned checks, AB 314**

      Motor vehicles department, charge for returned checks, SB 503**, AB 314†

      Real property transfer tax, charge for returned checks, SB 238†

      State agencies, transactions with persons owing debt for returned checks, AB 314**

      Taxation department, charge for returned checks, AB 314**

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT

      Child custody proceedings, considerations, SB 369

      Confidential information, disclosure, sanctions, AB 248**

      County protective services agencies

             Assessment of certain children who may need counseling, SB 87*

             Clark and Washoe counties, duties, AB 343, AB 512

             Plan for permanent placement, duties, AB 248**

      Criminal proceedings, admissibility of child's statements, SB 179*, AB 396

      Investigations, grounds, AB 248**

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, AB 239**

      Parole of convicted offenders, certification process, SB 241

      Penalties, SB 546*

      Plan for permanent placement, requirements, AB 248**, AB 429**

      Protective custody proceedings

             Attorney representing child, participation in proceedings, AB 429**

             Considerations by court, AB 248**

             Guardian, proceedings for permanent placement of child with, AB 577

             Reports or transcripts, copy provided parent, guardian or attorney, AB 429**

             Review of placement, time for, AB 429**

             Standing of child to appear and comment, AB 429†

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

      Youth shelters, approval and use, immunities from liability, AB 264*

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

 

CHILD CARE

      Babysitters, compensation for overtime, SB 136

      Early childhood education, grant program, appropriation, AB 416

      Head Start program, Clark County, appropriation, AB 416

      Las Vegas child care improvement grant program, appropriation, AB 215

      Legislative counsel bureau, authority to establish on-site facility, SB 570**

      Licensure of facilities, grounds for revocation, AB 444**

CHILD CUSTODY

      Assistance to relatives obtaining guardianship of certain children, SB 278, AB 15*

      Considerations by court in making custody determination, SB 42, SB 369

      Domestic violence

             Presumptive effect on custody determinations, SB 369

             Protective orders, sanctions for application containing false statements, SB 18

      Educational seminar for separating parents, participation in Clark County, AB 167

      Joint custody, preferences and presumptions, SB 369

      Modification or vacation of court orders, SB 369

      Protective custody proceedings (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Visitation rights between child and relatives, SB 25**, AB 34, AB 577

CHILD MOLESTATION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Penalties, SB 551**

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

      Video voyeurism, prohibited acts, penalties, AB 305

CHILD SUPPORT

      Amount

             Annual adjustment based on Consumer Price Index, AB 37*

             Elimination of maximum monthly amount, SB 369

             Formula, SB 369

             Increase of maximum monthly amount, SB 35, AB 37*

      Arrearages

             Court orders to discharge, SB 369

             Credit of certain fees toward arrearages, AB 69

      Cessation of obligations, grounds, reimbursements, SB 369

      Equal responsibility for support, orders, presumptions, SB 369

      Guardian, support for abused or neglected child placed with, AB 577

      Joint custody, orders for support prohibited in certain circumstances, SB 369

      Notice regarding duties of district attorney to be provided to parties, SB 285

      Surcharge on amount collected by district attorneys, imposition and use, AB 69†

      Withholdings by employers, collection and administration of certain fees, AB 69

CHILD WELFARE

      County agencies in Clark and Washoe counties, duties, AB 343, AB 512

      Nevada check-up, electronic application system, AB 514**

      Uninsured children

             Federally qualified community health centers, appropriation, AB 350

             Nevada health account for uninsured families, creation, appropriation, AB 603

             Report regarding health care services, SB 469

CHILDREN (See MINORS)

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, NEVADA COMMISSION ON

      Creation, powers and duties, SB 58

CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTION (See also CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      County program to provide continuity of care, continuation, AB 343

CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION (See also JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Educational records, release to certain persons authorized, SB 339

      False representation of age to obtain tobacco, effect, detention by merchant, AB 25

      Informal supervision, report by probation officer, SB 37**

      Legal counsel, representation of children, AB 308*

      Youth shelters, approval and use, immunities from liability, AB 264*

CHILDREN'S CABINET AT INCLINE VILLAGE, INC.

      Preschool program, appropriation, AB 287

CHILDREN'S HEALTH ASSURANCE PROGRAM (See MEDICAID)

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (See INSURANCE—Health insurance)

CHINA SPRING YOUTH CAMP (See JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

CHIROPRACTORS

      Animal chiropractic, authority to practice, SB 510

      Assistants, number that may be supervised, AB 32**

      Chiropractic physicians' board of Nevada

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Health insurance, mandatory benefits for treatment repealed, AB 206

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Licenses, qualifications, AB 32**

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

CHLOROFLUOROCARBONS

      Use, sale and manufacture authorized, AB 132

CHURCHILL COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Carson River corridor restoration, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, SB 569**

      Veterans' field service office, appropriation, AB 212

CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS

      Certificates regarding cigarettes imported by dealers, filing, SB 527**

      Contraband cigarettes, unlawful acts, civil actions, SB 527**

      Duty-free sales enterprises and importation for personal use, exemption from licensing requirements, SB 527**

      Gaming establishments, designation of smoking and nonsmoking areas, AB 159

      Grocery stores, smoking prohibited, penalty, AB 168

      Injunctive relief for economic or commercial injury due to violations, SB 527**

      Local regulation more stringent than state laws authorized, exceptions, SB 258†

      Medical facilities and practitioners' offices, smoking prohibitions, SB 258

      Minors

             False representation to obtain tobacco, effect, detention by merchant, AB 25

             Internet, use to provide tobacco to minors prohibited, SB 551**

             Public areas designated for use by children, smoking prohibited, AB 362

      Public buildings, designation of smoking areas optional, SB 258

      Public schools, smoking and advertising prohibitions, SB 258

      Revenue stamps, identification of dealer, reports, SB 527**

      Taxation

             Basic cost of cigarettes defined, SB 72

             Duty-free sales and importation for personal use, exemption, SB 527**

             Tobacco products, definition and duties of wholesale dealers, SB 381**

             Trade shows or other exhibitions, tax exemption abolished, SB 381†

      Taxicabs, posting of notices, SB 258

      Tobacco settlement

            Health or well-being, programs to improve, SB 167†

             Litigation, stay of execution and appeal of certain judgments, AB 576**

             Millennium scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

             Sale of state's right to proceeds, distribution of proceeds of sale, SB 488

             SenioRx program (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

             Teacher education loan program, use of proceeds, AB 311†

             Trust funds, investments, SB 487**, SB 488

      Vending machines, prohibitions against placement, SB 258, AB 168, AB 362

CIRCUSES

      Tax exemption for personal property owned by nonresidents for purposes of circuses held within state, SB 376**

      Treatment of animals, governmental authority restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

CITATIONS, TRAFFIC (See generally TRAFFIC CONTROL)

CITIES

      Actions, by or against (See ACTIONS—State or political subdivisions)

      Animals, establishment of advisory committee on, AB 412

      Annexation (See ANNEXATION)

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES)

      Boulder City (See BOULDER CITY)

      Boundaries, change within certain time before election restricted, SB 155**

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Caliente (See CALIENTE, CITY OF)

      Carlin (See CARLIN, CITY OF)

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Classification, SB 555*, AB 381**

      Community redevelopment (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

      Computer crimes causing disruptions in operations unlawful, penalties, SB 48*

      Elko (See ELKO, CITY OF)

      Employees (See CITY EMPLOYEES)

      Fallon (See FALLON, CITY OF)

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, AB 399**

      Fernley (See FERNLEY, CITY OF)

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES)

      Fireworks, regulation, AB 482†

      Gabbs (See GABBS, CITY OF)

      Governmental services

             Evaluation of services by persons acting as customers, exemption from private investigator's laws, SB 416

             Public service competing with private entities, study, SB 355

      Henderson (See HENDERSON, CITY OF)

      Incorporation, population requirements, AB 381**

      Indian affairs, department of, assessment of fees, SB 365

      Indian burial sites, duties regarding human remains, SB 365

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Las Vegas (See LAS VEGAS, CITY OF)

      Local improvements (See LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS)

      Mesquite (See MESQUITE, CITY OF)

      Municipal corporations, certain cities declared, SB 555*

      North Las Vegas (See NORTH LAS VEGAS, CITY OF)

      Officers (See CITY OFFICERS; specific officer)

      Open meeting law (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Police departments (See POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Population based laws, revision to reflect 2000 census results, AB 650**

      Property

             Airport property, authority to sell, lease or exchange, AB 647

             Donation to nonprofit entities, AB 451**

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING)

      Reno (See RENO, CITY OF)

      Resident agents for municipal corporations, certification and regulation, AB 617

      Sale of product in city prohibited if use of product prohibited, AB 486

      Sparks (See SPARKS, CITY OF)

      State highways, relinquishment of certain portions to cities, SB 219†, AB 175†

      Streets and alleys (See STREETS AND ALLEYS)

      Tax increment areas, creation, SB 266

      Taxes and taxation (See specific tax)

      Traffic control, authority to allow wide vehicles on highways restricted, AB 644

      Utilities (See also PUBLIC UTILITIES)

             Electrical services, aggregation programs, AB 373

             Municipal utilities, regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425**

             Wireless services providers, fees imposed on, SB 563*, SB 569**

      Wards, SB 555*

      Wells (See WELLS, CITY OF)

      Yerington (See YERINGTON, CITY OF)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

CITY ATTORNEYS (See also CITY OFFICERS)

      Candidates for office, duties regarding challenges to qualifications, AB 487*

      Criminal defenses authorized, AB 41**

      North Las Vegas, charter amendment, AB 93*

      Sparks, charter amendment, SB 312**

CITY CLERKS (See also CITY OFFICERS)

      Elections generally (See ELECTIONS)

      Special elections relating to members of governing body, duties, AB 59†

CITY COUNCILS (See also CITY OFFICERS)

      Business tax, exchange of information with tax commission, SB 222**

      Elko, designation, meetings, AB 11*

      First elected officers, powers before incorporation becomes effective, AB 663**

      Las Vegas, charter amendment, AB 59*

      Library districts, approval or disapproval of bond issues, AB 293*

      Minutes of meetings, requirements, SB 555*

      Number of members in large cities, SB 555*

      Office declared partisan, AB 276

      Pro tem mayor, service at pleasure of council, SB 555*

      Sparks, election, SB 312**

      Special election to fill vacancy or office of additional member, AB 59†

      Special meetings, holding, SB 555*

      Veto of mayor, override, SB 555*

      Wells, City of, outside employment, SB 272*

CITY EMPLOYEES

      Affordable housing, legislative declaration, SB 552†

      Assault or battery of employee who makes home visits, penalties, SB 31*

      Bonds, provision by city, SB 555*

      Collective bargaining, arbitration of certain disputes, AB 365

      Deferred compensation, additional plans authorized, AB 563**

      Emergency communications technicians, leave of absence during disaster, AB 122, AB 386**

      Equal pay commission, creation, duties, SB 85†

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, SB 57**

      Overtime, discipline for refusal to work unscheduled overtime prohibited, SB 24

      Police (See PEACE OFFICERS; POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Prostate cancer task force, leave to perform duties as member, SB 318**

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, AB 661**

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      State employees who received specialized training, restrictions on hiring, SB 354

      Whistleblowers, protections, SB 556*

CITY MAYORS (See also CITY OFFICERS)

      Appointment and removal of officers, SB 555*

      Elko, designation of mayor pro tem, AB 11*

      First elected mayor, powers before incorporation becomes effective, AB 663**

      Office declared partisan, AB 276

      Pro tem mayors, SB 555*

      Sparks, election, SB 312**

      Vetoes, override by council, SB 555*

      Wells, City of, outside employment, SB 272*

CITY OFFICERS (See also specific officer)

      Appointment and removal, SB 555*

      Bonds, provision by city, SB 555*

      Compensation, entitlement, SB 555*

      Emergency communications technicians, leave of absence during disaster, AB 122, AB 386**

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 466*

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Meetings (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Prostate cancer task force, leave to perform duties as member, SB 318**

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, AB 661**

      Resignation required before running for different elective office, SB 268

      Vacancies, appointing authority to notify filing officer, AB 637*

      Whistleblowers, protections, SB 556*

CIVIL AIR PATROL

      Aviation fuel tax account, maximum distribution, SB 389**

      Forfeited aircraft, transfer to Civil Air Patrol, SB 129

CIVIL PENALTIES (See ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS; FINES)

CIVIL PROCESS

      Execution by constable on request of sheriff, AB 557*

      Fees of sheriffs and constables, AB 94*

CIVIL RIGHTS

      Restoration, SB 548*, AB 328**

CLARK COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Air pollution control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Aircraft, noise abatement, advisory committee, AB 490*

      Annexation (See also ANNEXATION)

             Alternative procedures, AB 179*

             Highways, roads and railroad tracks, inclusion in territory annexed, AB 101*

      Boundary between Clark and Nye counties, revision, SB 395**

      Child welfare system, unification, AB 343

      Community resources management division, appropriation for homeless prevention assistance, AB 303

      Domestic wells, applicability of laws, SB 159**, AB 231

      Economic opportunity board, appropriations

             Adult day care centers, AB 65

             Buses, purchase, SB 79

             Head Start program, AB 416

      Energy conservation provision in building codes, adoption, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Environmentally sensitive areas, establishment of programs for protection, SB 410

      Fire fighting agencies, transport and care of sick or injured persons, AB 488**

      Gaming enterprise districts, standards for designation, SB 171

      Greater Las Vegas inner-city games, appropriation, AB 595

      Limousines, allocation system, SB 270, SB 576

      Local government tax distribution account, allocations, AB 653

      Master plans, contents, AB 182*

      Medically indigent, creation of county health system, SB 290

      Metro (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Needles Highway, use of tax proceeds for improvements, SB 363, AB 465**

      Nevada partnership for homeless youth, appropriation, AB 139

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Sexually oriented businesses, penalties for kickbacks to certain drivers, AB 627†

      Shooting range

             Appropriation, AB 2

             Federal land, release of parcel for development urged, AJR 6‡

      Solid waste management authority, control of unlawful dumping, SB 424*

      Sound barriers along Interstate 515, appropriation for construction, AB 424†

      Spring Mountain youth camp, appropriation, AB 71

      State museum, appropriation for construction, SB 66

      Taxicab transportation program for elderly and handicapped, SB 119**

      Teenage pregnancies, programs to reduce rate, SB 367**

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, AB 245*

      Traffic noise, assessment of need for abatement, AB 424

      Utility facilities, construction, SB 362**

      Vehicle privilege tax, reduction in distribution, offset by property tax levy, AB 457

      Wetlands park, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615

CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

      Appropriation, AB 190

      Community services program for homeless, mentally ill adults, AB 346

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      After-school literacy program, appropriation, SB 360†

      Air pollution fines, deposit and use, AB 284, AB 546

      Annual reports by subdistricts, preparation, contents, compilation, AB 364**

      Audit survey, appropriation, AB 672**

      Boulder City high school, appropriation for computer equipment, AB 244

      Distance education programs, appropriation, AB 188

      Early literacy intervention program, establishment, evaluation, SB 585**

      Electronic textbooks, required use, appropriation, SB 386

      Extended school day, appropriation for pilot program, AB 184

      Fuke, Stanley, commended, SCR 28‡

      Hi-tech learning center at Rancho high school, appropriation, AB 589

      Keystone Academy, appropriation, AB 307

      Public broadcasting station, appropriation, AB 188

      Renovation and reconstruction of facilities, policies, use of bond proceeds, AB 499**, AB 659**

      Rotating block schedule, appropriation for pilot program, SB 67

      Services required by law, analysis, SB 305

      Small schools, construction, duties, SB 311*

      Teacher education and recruitment programs, appropriations, SB 140

      Transportation of pupils residing certain distance from school, AB 124

      Web-based educational system, appropriation, AB 67

CLERGY

      Legislative religious services, compensation, ACR 35‡

      Solemnization of marriages, requirements for certificates of permission, AB 254

CLERKS OF COURT

      Fees (See COURT COSTS AND FEES)

      Grand jury petitions, duties, AB 108**

      List of cases, publication unnecessary, AB 108**

      Physicians, reports of judgments to board of medical examiners, SB 91**

      Protective orders in stalking or harassment cases, duties, AB 82**

CLOSE CORPORATIONS (See CORPORATIONS)

COCKFIGHTS

      Penalties for unlawful acts, SB 62**

COERCION

      Peace officers under investigation, confidentiality of certain statements, AB 323

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

COLLECTION AGENCIES

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Common-interest communities, collections on behalf of, requirements, SB 421†

      Unlicensed operation, investigations, penalties, AB 335*

      Violations, penalties, AB 335*

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

      Charter schools, SB 292, SB 399**

      Local government employees, arbitration of certain disputes, AB 365

      State employees, AB 89, AB 478

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

      Nevada college savings program, creation, AB 554**

      Private schools (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

      Scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

      State (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

      WICHE (See WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION

      Director redesignated executive director, duties, other employment, SB 531**

      Employees, classification, regulations, SB 531**

      Public utilities commission, authority to regulate, SB 425**

      Redesignation as Colorado River commission of Nevada, SB 531**

      Sale of electricity and provision of transmission and distribution services, SB 211**, SB 425**

      State Budget Act, exemption, submission of budget to budget division, SB 138

      Training and assistance from internal audits division, exception, SB 561**

COMMERCIAL COACHES

      Claims against licensees, limit on payments from recovery account, AB 203**

      Factory-built housing or modular building, exclusion from definition, AB 552

      Rental of temporary coaches, exemption from licensure as dealer, AB 552

COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS

      Repeal of laws relating to, AB 266*

COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES

      Access to units, prohibition against unreasonable restrictions, SB 421

      Actions, commencement, SB 89, SB 185, SB 421†, SB 516†, AB 81, AB 133†

      Applicability of laws, SB 421

      Assessments, penalties or other charges, enforceability, SB 421

      Bylaws, declarations or other governing documents

             Conformance with state laws, SB 421

             Elections, procedural rules for conduct, inclusion in bylaws, SB 421

             Severability of provisions violating laws, SB 421

             Violation of governing documents, civil penalty, SB 421

             Voting by delegates, inclusion of statement in declaration, SB 421

      Commercial use of units, authorization in large counties, SB 421

      Commission for common-interest communities, creation, SB 421†

      Common elements

             Addition of common elements to phased developments, requirements, SB 421

             Reallocation of administration costs authorized in certain communities, SB 421

             Repairs, SB 421†

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Declarant's control of association, termination, SB 261*

      Executive board

             Complaints filed with board, duties, SB 421

             Contractors, authority to employ, SB 421†

             Contracts with members to provide goods or services, prohibitions, SB 421

             Disciplinary action by commission, SB 421†

             Disqualification from service as member, grounds, exception, SB 421

             Election, use of mechanical voting systems, SB 176

             Executive sessions, SB 421

             Fiduciary duties and immunities, SB 577**

             Inducement to file certain claims prohibited, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

             Meetings, SB 421, AB 38*

             Prohibited acts, SB 421

             Removal of members, SB 421

             Terms of office, SB 421

      Harassment of units' owners prohibited, SB 421†

      Improvements or alterations to units, restrictions on requiring removal, SB 421

      Inherited units, restrictions on heirs residing in community prohibited, SB 421†

      Injunctions, SB 421†

      Landscape maintenance associations, creation authorized, AB 438

      Landscaping, lighting and security walls, maintenance, assessments, AB 63**

      Liens

             Foreclosure, SB 134, SB 421

             Homestead exemption extended to certain liens, SB 83†

      Master associations, powers, SB 261*, SB 421

      Meetings of units' owners, SB 421, AB 38*

      Ombudsman, duties, SB 421

      Prohibited practices by associations, SB 421

      Property managers (See PROPERTY MANAGERS)

      Records of association, inspection and retention, SB 421

      Repairs to units, SB 421†

      Retaliatory action against unit's owner, prohibitions, SB 421

      Rural agricultural residential common-interest communities, applicability of open meeting law, SB 421

      Sales of units (See also REAL PROPERTY)

             Disclosures, SB 261*, SB 421, AB 484

             Liabilities of purchasers, SB 421†

      Time shares, applicability of laws, SB 261*

      Trails, parks and open space, maintenance, assessments, AB 63**

      Violations

             Fines, SB 421

             Investigation, hearings, SB 421†

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

      Animals, penalty for sale of or refusal to euthanize diseased animals, SB 62†

      HIV/AIDS

             Clinics in Reno and Las Vegas, appropriation, AB 515**

             Intentional transmission, reports of crimes on school property, SB 291

      Industrial insurance coverage for exposure

             Emergency medical attendants, AB 46, AB 313*

             Employees generally, AB 279*, AB 423

             Firemen, AB 46, AB 313*, AB 628**

             Health care providers, AB 279*

             Peace officers, SB 393, AB 46, AB 628**

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, SB 545, AB 453*

      Rodents, control of diseases transmittable by, AB 472

      Ticks, fleas and mosquitoes, control of diseases transmittable by, AB 472

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, STATE

      Information technology commission, duties, AB 367

COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION

      Municipal utilities, regulation by public service commission, SB 425**

COMMUNITY COLLEGES (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT

      Assistance to finance housing, applicability of laws, SB 552**

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, AB 92**

      Prevailing wages, applicability to certain projects, AB 407

COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PUNISHMENT

      Battery that constitutes domestic violence, AB 585

      Drivers' license violations by minors, AB 8†

      Driving under the influence, AB 585

      Garbage and rubbish, unlawful disposal, SB 424*, AB 442**

      Juveniles, work on or near highway or in dangerous situation restricted, AB 27**

      Marijuana violations by minors, AB 453†

      Riding on flatbed truck or in pickup bed or camper, AB 383†

      Workplace harassment, violation of protective order, AB 370*

COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANTS

      Administration, SB 112**

COMPANY TOWNS

      Utility services, acquisition from alternative sellers, SB 210*

COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS (See also E-MAIL; INTERNET)

      City franchises for interactive computer services, SB 569**

      Crimes involving unlawful use, conditions of parole, probation, or suspended sentence, SB 551**

      Criminal evidence, appropriation for imaging computer work stations, SB 360†

      Distance medicine (See DISTANCE MEDICINE)

      Education

             Appropriations for educational technology, SB 427**, AB 409, AB 450

             Boulder City high school, appropriation for equipment, AB 244

             Clark County

                   Electronic textbooks, required use, appropriation, SB 386

                   Web-based educational system, appropriation, AB 67

             Commission on educational technology, appropriation, SB 427**, AB 409

             Criminal forfeitures, use of portion of money to purchase equipment, SB 36*

             Distance education (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

             Nevada report card, appropriation for updated software, SB 459

             School libraries, grants relating to on-line resources, SB 385, SB 427**

             University computing center, appropriation, SB 461**

      Encryption, penalties for unlawful acts, SB 551**

      Gaming, regulation of interactive systems, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

      Hacking or disruption of website or public service unlawful, penalties, SB 48*

      Information technology commission, creation, AB 367

      Insurance commissioner, regulations regarding filings, AB 618*

      Repairs, liens, SB 19

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      State purchasing, electronic format for purchasing and leasing, AB 605**

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, SB 49**

      Unlawful acts, penalties, SB 48*

      Victims of crime, commencement of civil actions, SB 48*

      Wills and trusts, use of electronic documents authorized, procedures, SB 33*

COMSTOCK CEMETERY FOUNDATION, INC.

      Appropriations, SB 332, AB 610

COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

      Advisory commission, designation as, SB 157

      Duties transferred to county commissioners, SB 157

      Members, qualifications, AB 102*

CONCEALED WEAPONS (See also FIREARMS)

      Correctional officers of department of prisons, exemption from laws, SB 233**

      Nonresidents, authority to carry, procedures, SB 20*

      Permits

             Application requirements, SB 20*

             Restoration following denial or revocation based on false statements in application for domestic violence protective order, SB 18

      Restriction on number of weapons removed, SB 20†, SB 172*

CONDOMINIUMS

      Liens, homestead exemption, SB 83†

CONFESSIONS OF JUDGMENT

      Costs, AB 94*

CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION

      Accident reports involving public utilities, SB 210†, AB 376

      Athletic commission, Nevada, AB 446**

      Child abuse or neglect, disclosure of information, AB 248**

      Constructional defect cases, SB 185

      Environmental contamination, information obtained in investigation, AB 630†

      Housing, assistance to finance, obligor information, SB 552†

      Industrial development bonds, proprietary and financial information, AB 87

      Insurance compliance audits, SB 213

      Insurance division records, AB 618*

      Insurance fraud, reports and investigations, AB 135**

      Juvenile justice system, personal information in certain annual reports, SB 232†

      Labor law violations, confidential settlements void, SB 411, AB 277**

      Landscape architecture, board of, AB 310**

      Las Vegas Valley water district, customer records, AB 566

      Legislative budget proposal, AB 600

      Medical marijuana records, AB 453*

      Nurses, personnel lists submitted to nursing board, SB 394**

      Occupational or professional licensing boards, complaints filed with, SB 513

      Occupational safety and health, complaints, reports, SB 315, SB 316

      Peace officers, statements made during investigation for misconduct, AB 323

      Prison employees, drug and alcohol test results, AB 330†

      Public hazards, concealment of information prohibited, SB 411

      Public utilities, terms and conditions of certain contracts, AB 661**

      Putative fathers, registry, SB 295, AB 298

      Room tax, information concerning operators, SB 122

      School violence, response plans, SB 289**

      Tort actions against governmental entities, confidential settlement agreements void, SB 398, AB 277**

      Traffic stops, information collected for study, AB 500**

      Viatical settlements, records and reports, AB 618*

      Voter registration information, AB 637*

      Youth shelters, records, AB 264*

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

      Boundaries, SB 575, AB 665, AB 674, SCR 4

      Reapportionment and redistricting, procedures, ACR 1‡

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Air pollution control, duties, SB 478*, SB 534

      Director

             Fund to protect natural resources, administration, AB 615

             Office, appropriations, SB 250**, SB 447, AB 403†

      Environmental protection, division of

             Interim permits for exploration project or mining operation, duties, AB 79

             Public utilities commission, cooperation with, AB 197*

             Utility facilities, review of applications for construction permits, SB 362**

             Walker Lake, development of water quality standards, AB 403

      Forestry, division of

             Equipment, appropriation, SB 449**

             Fire suppression equipment and strike teams, appropriations, SB 158, AB 510**

             License plates for firefighters, issuance, use of fees, SB 257**

             Radio connection with motor vehicles department, appropriation, AB 509

             Seed bank coordinator, position created, appropriation, SB 160

             Wildland fires in 2000, firefighters commended, ACR 14‡

      State lands, division of

             Bond issue for recreational purposes, submission to voters, AB 615

             Lease of residential property to state officers or employees, duties, SB 358**

             Lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, AB 567**

             Tahoe Basin

                   Bond issue for environmental improvement program, AB 177**

                   Grants and agreements for preservation, authority, SB 117, AB 176**

      State parks, division of

             Belmont courthouse, appropriation for restoration, AB 119

             Bond issue for parks, submission to voters, AB 615

             Cultural resources, commission on stewardship, representation, AB 230†

             Equipment, appropriation, AB 505**

             Floyd Lamb state park, appropriation for building restoration, AB 269

             Grant and gift fund designated special revenue fund, SB 202**

             Improvements to state parks, appropriation, reversion of previous appropriations extended, SB 448**

             Maintenance projects, appropriation, AB 506**

             Off-road vehicles, receipt and use of fees relating to, SB 220

             Radio connection with motor vehicles department, appropriation, AB 507**

             Watercraft fuel taxes, use for recreational facilities, SB 499**

      Truckee River operating agreement, appropriation for expenses, AB 504**

      Water pollution, requirement for independent investigations before making certain determinations, AB 29*

      Water resources, division of

             Equipment, appropriation, AB 508**

             River and stream gauging, ground water measurement and South Fork Dam monitoring, appropriation, SB 250**

      Wildlife, division of

             Bond issue for wildlife, submission to voters, AB 615

             Change account, amount, AB 199**

             Delinquent fees, procedures for collection, AB 314**

             Instructors of safe boating courses, certification, AB 469**

             License agents, fees, AB 199**

             Motorboat sales, duties, AB 651

             Obligated reserve account, creation, SB 586**

             Outfitters and guides, receipt of reports, AB 410

             Petty cash account, amount, AB 199**

             Predatory animals, fees and appropriation for management, SB 30, AB 291*

             Redesignation as department, SB 30, AB 494

             Safe boating courses, duties regarding certificates, AB 469*

             Trout management account, creation, sources and use, AB 199**

             Wildlife account, deposits, SB 499**, AB 410

CONSERVATION CAMPS

      Pioche, appropriation, SB 442**

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Actions by vote of supervisors, requirements, SB 329**

      Powers, AB 84**

      Vacancy in office of supervisor, filling, AB 84**

      Weed control grant program, SB 13

CONSPIRACY

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, SB 548†

      Marijuana possession, penalty, AB 453*

      Motor vehicles, prohibited acts regarding damaged vehicles, AB 207†

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

CONSTABLES (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Execution of process, writs and warrants on request of sheriff, AB 557*

      Fees for services, AB 94*

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA

      Citizens' commission on salaries for certain elected officers, creation, AJR 14

      County and township government

             Appointment of county officers, authority of legislature to provide for, AJR 14

             Compensation of county officers, removal of duty of legislature to fix, AJR 14

             Uniformity of system, removal of requirement, AJR 14

      Governor, time for submission of budget to legislature, AJR 5 of the 69th session

      Initiative petition levying or increasing tax, judicial and legislative review, SJR 3

      Judicial department

             Business courts, establishment authorized, SJR 5

             Intermediate appellate court, creation, AJR 12‡, AJR 22 of the 70th session

             Tax levies or increases compelled by court order, legislative approval, SJR 3

             Vacancies, term of office of judges filling, AJR 12‡, AJR 13 of the 70th session‡

      Legislature

             60-day limit on salaries eliminated, AJR 5 of the 69th session

             Annual sessions, AJR 5 of the 69th session

             Budget, time for presentation by governor, AJR 5 of the 69th session

             Special sessions, AJR 5 of the 69th session

             Tax levies or increases compelled by court order, approval required, SJR 3

      Lottery operated by state, authorization, AJR 11

      Property tax

             Abatement of tax for homeowners suffering severe economic hardship, AJR 8‡, SJR 11 of the 70th session‡

             Exemptions, considerations in enactment, SJR 20 of the 70th session

             Property development restricted by compact, separate taxation, AJR 8‡

      Rule against perpetuities, repeal, AJR 4 of the 70th session‡

      State debt limit, exemption for state support of school construction, AJR 26 of the 70th session‡

      United States senators, obsolete election provision repealed, AJR 3‡

      Voting rights of mentally incompetent persons, language modernized, AJR 3‡

CONSTRUCTION CONTROLS

      Residential pool and spa contractors, duties, SB 216**

CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON

      Creation, powers and duties, AB 620**

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

      Emission control in Clark County, regulation, AB 284

      Holders of noncommercial drivers' licenses, authorization to drive certain combinations of vehicles, AB 6**

      Special mobile equipment, exemption from special fuel tax, AB 639**

CONSTRUCTION TAXES

      Advisory question regarding imposition of tax in certain school districts, AB 501†

      Impact fees, credit for amount of residential construction tax paid, AB 458**

      Maximum amount of residential construction tax increased, AB 654†

      Nonresidential construction, imposition and use, AB 462, AB 654

CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS

      Admissibility of commission findings, SB 310

      Arbitration, contractual clauses requiring arbitration prohibited, SB 89, AB 81

      Attorneys for claimants, duties, SB 185, SB 310, SB 421†, SB 516, AB 133

      Building codes, approval of construction by inspector creates presumption of compliance, AB 133†

      Common-interest communities (See also Complex matters, this heading)

             Commencement of action by association, requirements, SB 89, SB 185, SB 421†, SB 516†, AB 81, AB 133†

             Destructive tests to determine damage or injury, requirements, SB 421†

             Inducements to encourage commencement of action by association prohibited, penalty, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

             Sale of unit, required disclosures, SB 261†, AB 484

      Complex matters

             Contractor authorized to repair certain defects, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 477

             Mediation, powers of special master, SB 185

      Constructional defect commission, creation, review of claims, immunities, SB 310

      Corporations, claims unaffected by dissolution, SB 89, AB 81

      Damages

             Contractor's failure to repair, recovery of damages, SB 89, SB 516†, AB 81, AB 133†, AB 477, AB 498

             Contractual provision limiting or altering damages prohibited, SB 89, AB 81

             Reduction in market value as result of disclosure of defects, recovery limited to, AB 366

      Definition, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 477

      Design professionals, action for professional negligence, SB 516, AB 133

      Disciplinary action against contractors

             Administrative citations, failure to comply, AB 495

             Grounds, SB 89, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 81, AB 366, AB 477

             Laws regarding defects do not preclude disciplinary action, AB 366

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Disclosure of certain information to purchasers of new residences required, SB 310, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 366, AB 477

      Dismissal of actions, grounds, SB 310, SB 516, AB 133, AB 477

      Documentary evidence, duty to disclose removed, SB 516†, AB 477

      Filing of actions, requirements, SB 310

      Imminent dangers, notice to contractor, AB 133†

      Inspection of residence subject of claim, contractor's presence mandatory, SB 310

      Insurers, duties relating to actions, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

      Jury instructions, SB 310

      Limitation of actions or repose, SB 310, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 366, AB 477, AB 498

      Limited-liability companies, claims unaffected by dissolution, SB 89, AB 81

      Mediation

             Award to claimant, reimbursement by contractor, SB 185

             Complex matters, powers of special master, SB 185

             Effect of agreement for repair by contractor, AB 133†

             Expert opinions, SB 185, SB 516†

             Mandatory mediation eliminated, SB 516†, AB 477

      Notice of contractor's inspection or tests to subcontractors and design professionals, SB 516†

      Notice of defects to

             Contractors, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 477

             Insurers, AB 133†

             Parties with interest, AB 133†

             State contractors' board, SB 516†, AB 477

             Subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

      Parties to actions and third-party complaints, SB 185, SB 310, SB 516†, AB 133

      Privileged information, disclosure, review by court, SB 185

      Repairs

             Access to make repairs, time for completion, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 477

             Bonds, contractor to provide to claimant, SB 89, SB 516†, AB 81

             Charges against subcontractors by contractors, conditions, SB 185

             Duty of contractor or subcontractor to make repairs, SB 185

             Independent person to supervise and inspect, selection, payment, SB 89, AB 81

             Inspection by subcontractor, SB 516†

             State contractors' board, orders for repairs, SB 516†, AB 477

             Warranties, SB 185

      Settlement or judgment

             Acceptance of settlement, effect on claim, SB 310

             Disclosure of terms to purchasers of new residences, AB 366

             Filing notice with county clerk required, contents, SB 185

             Notice to certain parties required before use of money received, AB 133†

             Written demand for settlement, time limit, contents, response, AB 133†

      State contractors' board, review and investigation of claims, SB 516†, AB 477

CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

CONSUMER FRAUD

      Award of costs and fees in actions relating to, AB 204*

CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF

      External review organization, contracts with, SB 320, AB 422

      Hospital patients, bureau for, creation, SB 573**, AB 559

CONSUMER REPORTS

      Fees charged consumer for report, limitation, AB 157

      Motor vehicle insurers, unlawful use of reports, AB 390

CONSUMER'S ADVOCATE

      Anatomical gifts, duties, AB 497**

      Audit of in-state utilities, consultation, SB 508

      Electric utilities, duties, AB 369**, AB 661**

      Employment classification, AB 602

      Low-income energy assistance and conservation, duties, AB 349, AB 661**

      Renewable energy generation projects, duties, AB 661**

      Task force for renewable energy and energy conservation, duties, AB 661**

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

CONTEMPT

      Legislative hearings, compelling obedience of subpoenas, SB 570**

      Medical panels or hearing officers, contempt toward, SB 91**

CONTRACEPTIVES

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

CONTRACTORS

      Administrative citations, effect of failure to comply, AB 495

      Air pollution, construction sites exempt from certain penalty provisions, SB 90

      Commission on construction education, creation, duties, grants, AB 620**

      Comstock historic district commission, representation, AB 102*

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Contracts, requirements for payment, remedies for nonpayment, SB 274*

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Electrical contractors, licensing requirements, AB 355

      Fines for violations, deposit, AB 620**

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Licenses

             Application form, contents, AB 620**

             Business license, proof required, SB 380†

             Business tax, proof of payment required, SB 380†

             Denial, notice, appeal, AB 620**

             Exemptions, AB 620**

             Fees, AB 392

             Financial responsibility, requirements, SB 516†, AB 620**

             Suspension or revocation, AB 495, AB 620**

             Unemployment contributions, proof of payment required, SB 380†

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens (See LIENS)

      Occupational safety and health (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

      Plumbing contractors, licensing requirements, AB 379

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Residential pools and spas, duties, violations, penalties, SB 216**

      State contractors' board

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Constructional defect claims, review, SB 516†, AB 477

             Constructional defect commission, creation, duties, SB 310

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Exemption from licensing, regulations, AB 620**

             Fines, deposit, AB 620**

             Public works, issuance of certificates of eligibility, SB 63**, SB 94

             Recovery fund, sources, use, duties, SB 216**

             Residential swimming pools and spas, duties, SB 216**

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Subcontractors

             Business tax, proof of compliance to contractor unnecessary, SB 380**

             Disciplinary action, grounds, SB 185

             Industrial insurance premiums, contractor's liability eliminated, SB 380†

             Purchasers of new residences to be provided with information on subcontractors, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 366

             Subcontracts, requirements for payment, remedies for nonpayment, SB 274*

             Unemployment contributions, contractor's liability eliminated, SB 380†

CONTRACTS

      Athletes' agents and student athletes, requirements, rescission rights, AB 253*

      Attorney general, authority to enter, AB 602

      Constructional defects, void provisions in contracts, SB 89, AB 81

      Contractors and subcontractors, SB 274*

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Do-not-compete agreements, enforceability, SB 511

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Minors, petition for judicial approval of certain contracts, SB 47

      Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees, conditions of surety bond, AB 320**

      Patented technology, constructive contracts based on use, SB 558†

      Public agencies, cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Public hazards, provisions effecting concealment of hazard void, remedies, SB 411

      Public officers and employees, conflicts of interest (See ETHICS)

      Public purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING; STATE PURCHASING)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Real property

             Installment sales contracts, applicability of certain laws, SB 134

             Residential, development of form for sales contracts, SB 186

      Reciprocal beneficiary relationships, recognition, rights and benefits, AB 496

      Schools, contracts to operate, manage or oversee, AB 351

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      Swimming pools and spas, residential, construction or restoration, SB 216**

      Washoe County airport authority, former trustees, SB 38**, AB 312

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

      Advanced practitioners of nursing, authority to prescribe, SB 52*

      Attorney general, injunctive relief, SB 397**

      Driving under the influence (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Drug abuse (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

      Drug testing (See DRUG TESTING)

      Immediate precursors, prohibited acts, penalties, AB 387

      Manufacture for personal use, exception from laws eliminated, SB 204*

      Marijuana (See MARIJUANA)

      Methamphetamine, preparation for personal use prohibited, SB 204*

      Pain management issues, state committee on, creation, duties, SB 371

      Peace officers, inspection of criminal records by prospective employers, AB 112

      Pharmacies (See PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY)

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Public safety, department of, duties, SB 481**

      School personnel, effect of suspension or dismissal of criminal charges, SB 205

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

      School pupils

             Educational programs for pupils convicted of violations, SB 305†

             Exception to mandatory suspension or expulsion for violations, SB 115†

             Legislative study of programs for at-risk pupils, SB 305

CONVENTIONS AND CONVENTION FACILITIES (See also PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

      Business tax, increase in fees, Initiative Petition

      Cigarettes displayed or exhibited, tax exemption removed, SB 381†

      Personal property owned by nonresidents for purposes of conventions held within state, tax exemption, SB 376**

COOKS

      Compensation for overtime, SB 136

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Adverse effect on public agencies not parties to agreements prohibited, AB 413*

      Air pollution control in Clark County, SB 536††

      Cultural resources, stewardship program, AB 230

      Electrical services, municipal aggregation coalition, AB 373

      Environmentally sensitive areas, protection programs, SB 410

      Indian tribal police, training and certification, AB 560**

      Interlocal contracts, approval of certain contracts by attorney general, AB 128*

      Mortgage agent and broker regulation, AB 324†

      Motor vehicle registration services, SB 408

      Preemption of all powers and duties of public agency not party to agreement prohibited, AB 413†

      Regional facilities for public safety, health or criminal justice, operation, SB 203**

      Tahoe Basin, programs to preserve environment, SB 117, AB 176**

      Washoe County regional planning, AB 163**

      Written agreements required when certain expenditures anticipated, AB 556**

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION (See AGRICULTURE)

CORONERS

      Juvenile delinquents, establishment of visitation programs, AB 174**

CORPORATIONS

      Articles of incorporation, amendment, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Bonds and notes, investment by certain local governments, AB 96**

      Business license fee, increase, Initiative Petition

      Certificates of termination of amendment, filing fee, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Charter, revocation for default, reinstatement, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Close corporations, conversion to, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 577**

      Constructional defects, claims unaffected by dissolution, SB 89, AB 81

      Court reporting firms, licensure, fees, duties, AB 622**

      Directors

             Annual lists, fees, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Committees, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Liability, SB 577**

             Meetings, calling, quorum, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Piercing the corporate veil, legislative declaration, SB 577**

             Term of office, expiration, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Dissenters' rights, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Dissolution and winding up, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Do-not-compete agreements, enforceability, SB 511

      Documents, filing with secretary of state, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 356**, SB 577**

      Foreign corporations

             Deposits defined, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Documents, filing, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 356**, SB 577**

      Gaming, finding of suitability of certain beneficial owners, AB 466**, AB 578

      Home-based businesses, rejection of industrial insurance coverage, AB 160**

      Interior or residential design businesses, oversight, SB 301**, AB 539

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges of interest, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Monopolies, unlawful acts, AB 152**

      Names

             Entry in register of county clerk, fee, AB 94*, AB 108†

             Fictitious name certificates, filing and renewal, AB 154**

      Nonprofit (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Open meeting laws, applicability to corporations receiving public grants, AB 225†

      Professional (See PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS)

      Public accounting practice under fictitious name, registration required, SB 512*

      Records, copying by certain stockholders, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Resident agents, certification and regulation, AB 617

      Sale, lease or exchange of assets, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Service of process after revocation of charter, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Stock

             Change in number of shares, procedure, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Delinquent installments or calls, forfeitures, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Distributions, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Fractional shares, appraisals, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Insurance companies, investments, AB 618*

             Issuance, determinations of directors, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Lost, stolen or destroyed certificates, reissuance, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Redemption, effect on voting rights, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Resolutions of directors, filing, SB 51*, SB 577**

             State investment authorized, SB 487**, SB 488

             Voting of shares held by two or more persons, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Stockholders, liability limited, standard of proof, SB 577**

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Department of prisons redesignated as, SB 193

COSMETOLOGY

      Apprentices, registration, AB 551†

      Demonstrators of cosmetics, licensure and regulation, AB 551*

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Food or beverages, sale in establishments, AB 551*

      Licensing examinations, offering in Spanish or other foreign languages, SB 153*

      Make-up applicators, exemption from licensing requirements, AB 551†

      State board of cosmetology

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

COUNTIES

      Actions, by or against (See ACTIONS—State or political subdivisions)

      Animals, establishment of advisory committee on, AB 412

      Annexation (See ANNEXATION)

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Churchill (See CHURCHILL COUNTY)

      Clark (See CLARK COUNTY)

      Community redevelopment (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

      Computer crimes causing disruptions in operations unlawful, penalties, SB 48*

      Douglas (See DOUGLAS COUNTY)

      Elko (See ELKO COUNTY)

      Employees (See COUNTY EMPLOYEES)

      Eureka (See EUREKA COUNTY)

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, AB 399**

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES)

      Fireworks, regulation, AB 482†

      Governmental services

             Evaluation of services by persons acting as customers, exemption from private investigators' laws, SB 416

             Franchises for inspection services, authority to grant, AB 537†

             Public service competing with private entities, study, SB 355

      Highways and roads (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

      Indian affairs, department of, assessment of fees, SB 365

      Indian burial sites, duties regarding human remains, SB 365

      Indigent persons (See INDIGENT PERSONS)

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Lander (See LANDER COUNTY)

      Lincoln (See LINCOLN COUNTY)

      Local improvements (See LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS)

      Lyon (See LYON COUNTY)

      Mineral (See MINERAL COUNTY)

      Nye (See NYE COUNTY)

      Officers (See COUNTY OFFICERS; specific officer)

      Open meeting law (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Population based laws, revision to reflect 2000 census results, AB 650**

      Property

             Airport property, authority to sell, lease or exchange, AB 647

             Donation to nonprofit entities, AB 451**

             Federal land containing mining operation, transfer or sale following acquisition by county, AB 56**

             Lease of property for airport, airport facility or service, term, AB 210*

             Sale, exchange or reconveyance, procedure, AB 385

      Public facilities, power to buy, sell or exchange property for, AB 385

      Public lands, management, SB 340, AB 391

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING)

      Restitution, administration of court-ordered programs, AB 573†

      Sale of product in county prohibited if use of product prohibited, AB 486

      Sheriffs (See SHERIFFS)

      State highways, relinquishment of certain portions to counties, SB 219†, AB 175†

      Storey (See STOREY COUNTY)

      Tax increment areas, creation, SB 266

      Taxes and taxation (See specific tax)

      Traffic control, authority to allow operation of wide vehicles on highways restricted, AB 644

      Uniformity of system of government, removal of requirement, AJR 14

      Utilities (See also PUBLIC UTILITIES)

             Electrical services, aggregation programs, AB 373

             Municipal utilities, regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425**

             Wireless services providers, fees imposed on, SB 563*, SB 569**

      Washoe (See WASHOE COUNTY)

      Weed control grant program, SB 13

      White Pine (See WHITE PINE COUNTY)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

COUNTY ASSESSORS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Appointment, legislature may provide for, AJR 14

      Elko County assessor as city assessor, repeal, AB 11*

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Recorded instruments, receipt of digital access or duplicate copies, SB 376**

      Salary, AB 256, AB 606, AJR 14

      Subdivision of land, duties regarding certain violations, SB 376**

      Taxes on livestock, certain duties removed, SB 376**

COUNTY AUDITORS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Annual accountings by tax receivers, requirements, AB 96**

      Foreign teachers employed in state, issuance of warrants, SB 148

      Metropolitan police department, duties regarding certain actions, AB 202*

COUNTY CLERKS (See also CLERKS OF COURT; COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Appointment, legislature may provide for, AJR 14

      Corporate names, entry fee increased, AB 108†

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

      Fictitious names, duties regarding certificates, AB 154**

      Initiative petitions (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

      Marriage (See MARRIAGE)

      Office declared nonpartisan, SB 297†

      Real property transfer tax, duties, SB 238†

      Referendum petitions (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

      Salary, AB 256, AB 606, AJR 14

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Advisory boards

             Compensation, AB 100†

             Travel expenses, AB 100**

      Appointment, legislature may provide for, AJR 14

      Business tax, exchange of information with tax commission, SB 222**

      Chairman and vice chairman, terms of office, AB 98*

      County officers, authority to establish salaries of, AJR 14

      County recorders

             Annual reports regarding use of certain fees, AB 94*

             Oversight, certain duties removed, AB 568**

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

      Fire department districts, powers, AB 488**

      Health facilities, powers and duties regarding certain capital expenditures, SB 328

      Hospitals, tax for transfer to division of health care financing and policy, SB 377**

      Housing codes, authority to adopt, AB 131*

      Justices of the peace, determination of number, AB 23

      Library districts, powers and duties, AB 293*, AB 317, AB 441**

      Mentoring of children, adoption of guidelines, distribution of money, AB 69†

      Ordinances, powers, SB 62†, AB 92**, AB 208

      Public lands, management, SB 340, AB 391

      Real property transfer tax for programs to control invasive species, SB 468

      Salary, AB 256, AB 606, AJR 14

COUNTY EMPLOYEES

      Affordable housing, legislative declaration, SB 552†

      Annual leave, additional leave authorized, SB 151

      Assault or battery of employee who makes home visits, penalties, SB 31*

      Collective bargaining, arbitration of certain disputes, AB 365

      Deferred compensation, additional plans authorized, AB 563**

      Emergency communications technicians, leave of absence during disaster, AB 122, AB 386**

      Equal pay commission, creation, duties, SB 85†

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, SB 57**

      Overtime, discipline for refusal to work unscheduled overtime prohibited, SB 24

      Peace officers (See PEACE OFFICERS; SHERIFFS)

      Prostate cancer task force, leave to perform duties as member, SB 318**

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, AB 661**

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      State employees who received specialized training, restrictions on hiring, SB 354

      Teachers (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

      Whistleblowers, protections, SB 556*

COUNTY FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS (See FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS)

COUNTY HOSPITALS (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Board of trustees

             Compensation of trustees in smaller counties increased, AB 14**

             Health insurance for trustees in smaller counties may be provided, AB 14**

             Physician as voting member, appointment in smaller counties, AB 13**

      Capital expenditures, approval of certain projects, SB 328

      Children's health insurance, training of employees to assist in enrollments, AB 35

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Indigent patients

             Long-term care, payment of costs by state, SB 259, SB 321†

             Treatment of disproportionate share, payments, SB 302, SB 333, SB 377**

      Legislative study directed of system for reporting medical errors, ACR 7‡

      Medical devices, sales and use tax exemption, SB 528**, AB 411

      Patients generally (See PATIENTS)

      Podiatric physicians, staff privileges, SB 405*

COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX

      Delinquent taxes, collection, AB 314**

      Dishonored payments, service charges, SB 503**, AB 314**

      Transportation commissions (See REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS)

COUNTY OFFICERS (See also specific officer)

      Annual leave, additional leave authorized, SB 151

      Appointment, legislature may provide for, AJR 14

      Commission to review compensation, duties, AB 606

      Emergency communications technicians, leave of absence during disaster, AB 122, AB 386**

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 466*

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Longevity pay, prospective repeal, AB 256

      Meetings (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Prostate cancer task force, leave to perform duties as member, SB 318**

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, AB 661**

      Resignation required before running for different elective office, SB 268

      Salaries

             Fixing by legislature, removal of requirement, AJR 14

             Increase, cost-of-living adjustments, AB 256, AB 606

      Traveling by private conveyance, reimbursement, SB 151

      Vacancies, appointing authority to notify filing officer, AB 637*

      Whistleblowers, protections, SB 556*

COUNTY PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCIES

      Child welfare services in large counties, duties, appropriation, AB 343, AB 512

      Domestic violence battery, assessment of certain children, SB 87*

      Plan for permanent placement, duties, AB 248**

COUNTY RECORDERS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Appointment, legislature may provide for, AJR 14

      County commissioners, certain oversight duties removed, AB 568**

      Fees, AB 94*

      Fines for violations, AB 568**

      Powers and duties generally, AB 568**

      Real property transfer tax, duties, SB 238*

      Recording of instruments (See RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS)

      Salary, AB 256, AB 606, AJR 14

      Technology, additional fees for acquiring or improving, reports, AB 94*

COUNTY ROADS (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

COUNTY TREASURERS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Annual accountings, requirements, AB 96**

      Appointment, legislature may provide for, AJR 14

      Civil action, duties relating to filing fees, AB 239**

      Salary, AB 256, AB 606, AJR 14

      Taxes on livestock, certain duties removed, SB 376**

COURT ADMINISTRATOR

      Alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs, appropriations, SB 143**, AB 73

      Child support, annual adjustment based on Consumer Price Index, AB 37*

      Delinquent fines and fees, use of money collected, AB 106

      Judicial retirement fund, duties, AB 232

COURT COMMISSIONERS

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, enhanced penalty, SB 31*

COURT COSTS AND FEES

      Adoption of children with special needs, reduction or waiver, AB 535*

      Delinquent fines and fees, collection procedures, AB 106

      Filing fees, AB 94†

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional fees for support, AB 239**

      Transcripts in certain actions, payment of fees by county, AB 429**

COURT REPORTERS

      Business entities, licensure, unlawful acts, AB 622**

      Certification or licensing fees, AB 622**

      Certified court reporters' board of Nevada

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Regulations, authority to adopt, AB 622**

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Child protection cases or cases involving indigents, fees, AB 429**

      Continuing education programs, AB 622**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Prisoners, fees in actions involving, SB 547

COURTS

      Business courts

             Establishment authorized, SJR 5

             Support for establishment expressed, SCR 11

      Clerks (See CLERKS OF COURT)

      District courts (See DISTRICT COURTS)

      Family courts (See FAMILY COURTS)

      Intermediate appellate court, creation, AJR 12‡, AJR 22 of the 70th session

      Justices of the peace (See JUSTICES' COURTS; JUSTICES OF THE PEACE)

      Juvenile courts (See JUVENILE COURTS)

      Municipal courts (See MUNICIPAL COURTS)

      Supreme court (See SUPREME COURT)

COVENANTS

      Amateur radio antenna structures, undue restrictions prohibited, AB 61†

CREDIT CARDS

      Interactive gaming, electronic funds transfers allowed, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

      Internet sites, collection of personal information restricted, penalty, SB 48†

      State or local agencies, charges for use of card to remit payments to, AB 649**

CREDIT REPORTS

      Fees charged consumer for report, limitation, AB 157

      Motor vehicle insurers, unlawful use of reports, AB 390

CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Bond or deposit, payment of investigative or hearing costs, AB 627*

      Certificates of registration, expiration, renewal, AB 627*

CREDIT UNIONS

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, SB 6*, AB 447

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents to, SB 524**

      Powers generally, SB 330*

      Residential swimming pools and spas, duties concerning loans, SB 216†

CREMATION AND CREMATORIES

      Reciprocal beneficiaries, authority and responsibility to order cremation, AB 496

CRIME AGAINST NATURE (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS (See also specific crime)

      Banks, penalty provision for derogatory remarks about bank repealed, SB 53**

      Boilers and pressure vessels, unlawful installation or repair, SB 337†

      Cancer reporting system, penalties for violations, AB 630**

      Carnival rides, failure to report deaths or serious injuries, AB 334

      Cigarette sales to minors via Internet, penalty, SB 551**

      Clean-burning fuel, violations, SB 478†

      Common-interest personnel, violations, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

      Computer-related crimes, penalties, SB 48*, SB 551**

      Death penalty (See DEATH PENALTY)

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Driver's license violations by minors, AB 8

      Driving under the influence (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Elevators and similar equipment, unlawful installation or repair, SB 337*

      Employment violations involving minors under 16, AB 74**

      False reports of crime, action to recover response costs, AB 399**

      Farm products subject to lien, removal from state, SB 88†

      Felonies (See FELONIES)

      Fines (See FINES)

      Forfeiture (See FORFEITURES)

      Gaming

             Interactive gaming, unlawful acts, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

             International gaming salons, unlicensed operation, SB 283**

             Smoking violations in gaming establishments, AB 159

      Gross misdemeanors (See GROSS MISDEMEANORS)

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 447

      Industrial insurance, failure of employers to post certain notices, AB 46

      Internet service providers, unlawful acts, SB 551†

      Interpreters for deaf persons, unlicensed practice, SB 245*

      Intoxicating liquor, acts involving minors, SB 551**, AB 16, AB 125*

      Landscape architecture, unlawful acts, AB 310**

      Laser pointers, unlawful acts, AB 24

      Law practice, unlawful acts, AB 240

      Legislative committee on criminal justice, creation, duties, SB 286

      Legislative study of misdemeanors directed, ACR 3

      Marijuana violations, AB 453*

      Massage therapists, unlawful acts, AB 625

      Motor carriers, prohibited acts, SB 270, SB 576

      Police animals, injury to animal resulting in injury to person, AB 463†

      Property managing agents, unlicensed practice, SB 421†

      Real estates instructors, acting without certification, AB 541

      Resident agents, unlawful acts, AB 617

      Residential pool and spa contractors, violations, SB 216**

      School achievement exams, false claims of irregularities, AB 214**

      School district employees, ethical violations, SB 292, SB 399**

      School violence, threats, SB 148, AB 319

      Skateboard parks, violations by users, SB 482**

      Smoking violations, SB 258, AB 159, AB 168, AB 362

      Telecommunications service providers, deceptive trade practices, SB 387

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, AB 337**

      Thermal technicians, unlicensed practice, AB 492

      Tobacco, unlawful advertising, SB 258

      Tour operators and brokers, deceptive trade practices, AB 245*

      Traffic violations (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Witnesses to crime, peace officers authorized to detain, SB 549

      Workplace harassment, violation of protective order, AB 370*

CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS

      Acquittal, dismissal or disposition of charge favorable to defendant, request for removal of record from files, AB 328**

      Concealed weapons, permit information submitted to central repository, SB 20†

      Crimes against children, registration of offenders, SB 412**

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

      Dental records, appropriation for database, SB 293

      Domestic violence

             Protective orders, removal of information from records based on false or misleading statements, SB 18

             Reports by prosecuting attorneys, AB 259†

      Driver education schools, investigation of operators and instructors, SB 523**

      Employers, dissemination of information to, AB 331

      Gaming employees, dissemination of information, AB 331

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons,  duties, SB 548†, AB 54**

      Insurance commissioner, dissemination of information to, AB 618*

      Internet, accessibility of certain information, SB 479

      Medical marijuana use, receipt of registry card applications, AB 453*

      National crime information center computer, appropriation, SB 445, AB 592

      Peace officer applicants, review of records by prospective employers, AB 112

      Registration of certain offenders, duties, SB 412**

      School personnel

             Private school employees, dissemination of information, AB 331

             Public school personnel, consideration of records for purpose of licensing, employment or discipline, SB 205

      Sealing (See SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Sex offenders, registration, SB 412**

      Volunteers, dissemination of information to employers, AB 331

      Work permits, investigation of applicants, AB 445, AB 466**

      Workplace harassment protective orders, inclusion of information, AB 370†

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

      Elder abuse, inspection of certain records by law enforcement agencies, AB 111

      Peace officers, investigation of misconduct, AB 282**, AB 323, AB 634*

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

      Aliens, notice of effect of certain pleas, AB 394

      Arrest (See ARREST)

      Bail (See BAIL)

      City attorneys, criminal defenses authorized, AB 41**

      Death penalty (See DEATH PENALTY)

      Evidence (See EVIDENCE)

      Forfeiture (See FORFEITURES)

      Genetic marker testing, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 354, AB 489*

      Legislative committee on criminal justice, creation, duties, SB 286

      Limitation of criminal actions for certain crimes, AB 54**

      Mentally incompetent defendants, evaluations, AB 582**

      Parole (See PAROLE)

      Preliminary examinations (See PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS)

      Presentence investigations (See PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS)

      Probation (See PROBATION)

      Sealing records (See SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Sentencing (See SENTENCING)

      Witnesses and testimony (See WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

      Work permits, denial based solely on certain convictions prohibited, SB 256

CROP-DUSTING

      Liability insurance coverage, minimum amount, AB 30*

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

      Advisory committees on animals, establishment by counties and cities, AB 412

      County commissioners, authority to adopt ordinances, SB 62†, AB 92**, AB 208

      Enforcement of laws, field agents' authority to stop vehicles, AB 560**

      License plates for support of animals, issuance, SB 54**

      Penalties, SB 62**

      Probation, evaluation and counseling or therapy as condition of, SB 62**

      Shelters, duties regarding dangerous animals, AB 412

      Societies for prevention of cruelty to animals

             Arrests, authority of members, agents or officers of certain societies, AB 419*

             Peace officer powers of certain members, agents or officers, AB 419†

      Treatment of animals, regulations and ordinances more stringent that state laws restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY ACADEMY OF LAS VEGAS

      Appropriation, AB 594

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (See also ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

      Account for local cultural activities, appropriation, AB 274

      Contracts involving minors, petition for judicial approval, SB 47

      Endowment fund for arts and humanities, creation, SB 170†

      Nevada cultural fund, creation, SB 170**

      Room tax increase for use of artistic and cultural programs, AB 158

      Stewardship program for cultural resources, establishment, AB 230

CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Department of museums, library and arts redesignated as, SB 541**

CUSTODY (See CHILD CUSTODY)

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DAIRIES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS (See also AGRICULTURE)

      Animals, penalty for keeping in unhealthy conditions, SB 62†

      Assessment of distributors, amount, penalty for late payment, SB 505**

      Inspection program, responsibility of state dairy commission, SB 505**

DAIRY COMMISSION, STATE

      Biennial report, availability to public, SB 505*

      Dairy inspection program, powers and duties, SB 505**

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, ACR 4‡

DAMAGES

      Collateral sources, reduction of damages for benefits received from, AB 17

      Computer-related crimes, SB 48*

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Flood-damaged, salvage or nonrepairable vehicles, violations, AB 207

      Future damages, periodic payments, AB 17

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 447

      Industrial insurance

             County or city as self-insured employer, denial of certain claims, AB 345†

             Employment discrimination based on status as claimant, SB 126

      Intercollegiate athletics, rules violations, AB 253*

      Livestock, trespass on cultivated land, SB 532

      Noneconomic damages, limitation on award, AB 17

      Public lands, treble damages in actions relating to certain acts, SB 340, AB 391†

      State and political subdivisions, tort actions against, AB 178

      Time shares, actions involving, SB 261*

DAMS (See also WATER)

      South Fork Dam, supplemental appropriation for monitoring, SB 250**

DANCE STUDIOS

      Bond or deposit, amount, payment of investigative or hearing costs, AB 627*

      Certificates of registration, expiration, renewal, AB 627*

DANGEROUS DRUGS (See DRUGS)

DAY CARE (See ADULT DAY CARE; CHILD CARE)

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

      State option to extend period urged, AJR 5‡

DAYTON, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Historic commission (See COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION)

      Settlement, sesquicentennial recognized, SCR 39‡

DEAD BODIES

      Cemeteries (See CEMETERIES)

      Coroners (See CORONERS)

      Cremation (See CREMATION AND CREMATORIES)

      Funerals (See FUNERALS)

      Indian burial sites, duties regarding human remains, SB 365

DEAF PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

DEATH PENALTY

      Abolished, sentence reduced to life imprisonment without parole, SB 254†

      Arguments during penalty hearing, procedure, AB 327

      Legislative study, SB 254, ACR 21

      Mentally retarded persons, death penalty prohibited, AB 353

      Minimum age for imposition of penalty, AB 327†

      Moratorium on execution of sentences, SB 254

      Post-conviction relief, genetic marker testing of certain evidence, AB 354

DEBIT CARDS

      Internet sites, collection of personal information restricted, penalty, SB 48†

      State or local agencies, charges for use of card to remit payments to, AB 649**

DEBT ADJUSTING BUSINESSES

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

DEBT MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS (See also LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES)

      Combined property tax rate, duties, SB 553**, SB 559

      General obligation debt, approval, SB 553**

      Installment-purchase agreements, approval, SB 553**, SB 559

      Medium-term obligations, approval, SB 553**, SB 559

      Requests for information, powers, SB 553**, SB 559

      Reservation of percentage of remaining allowable tax increases within certain areas, establishment of procedure, SB 123**

      Resolution of disputes regarding tax increases affected by limit on taxes ad valorem, SB 123**

DECEDENTS' ESTATES (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

DEED RESTRICTIONS

      Amateur radio antenna structures, undue restrictions prohibited, AB 61†

DEEDS OF TRUST

      Definitions, SB 134

      Foreclosure and sale, procedures, SB 134

      Installment sales contracts, applicability of laws, SB 134

      Partial reconveyance, time for recording reduced, SB 134

      Property insurance exceeding replacement value of improvements as condition of loan prohibited, SB 6*, AB 447

      Recording of documents, requirements regarding legal descriptions, AB 126**

      Unfair lending practices, civil and criminal liability, AB 447

DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

      Additional plans authorized, AB 563**

      Matching contributions by state on behalf of certain employees, SB 132

DEFERRED DEPOSIT SERVICES

      Definition of financial institution, services included for certain purposes, SB 330*

      Examination or audit fees, amount, effect of failure to pay, SB 330*

DEFIBRILLATORS

      Appropriations for purchase and distribution, SB 403, AB 473

DEFINITIONS

      Acupuncture, AB 339

      Allied health profession (county hospitals), SB 405*

      Alternative fuel (fleet vehicles), SB 177

      Assault, AB 344**

      Battery that constitutes domestic violence, AB 585

      Capital improvement (mobile home parks), AB 388

      Chronic nuisance, AB 131*

      Classic aircraft, SB 351

      Clean-burning fuel, SB 478*

      Constructional defect, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 477

      Corporate cooperative park (mobile homes), AB 619*

      Design professional (public works), SB 255*

      Digital signature, SB 49**

      Distance education, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

      Facility for the dependent, SB 319*

      Factory-built housing, AB 552

      Flood vehicle, AB 207

      Food establishment, SB 352**

      Include, includes, including, construction of terms, AB 666†

      Interactive gaming, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

      International gaming salon, SB 283**

      Internet pharmacy, SB 397**

      Laser pointer, AB 24

      Lobbyist, AB 326†

      Meeting (open meeting law), AB 225*

      Mental illness, SB 366

      Modular building, AB 552

      Motor home, AB 540*

      Nuisance activity, AB 131*

      Off-road vehicle, SB 220

      Petroleum products, AB 629*

      Police officer (benefit programs), SB 393, AB 289**

      Political action, committee for, AB 227*

      Premeditated, premeditation, SB 375

      Public office (open meeting law), AB 479

      Putative father, SB 295, AB 298

      Recreational park trailer, AB 540*

      Residential facility for groups, SB 74*

      Resort hotel, SB 419†

      Salvage vehicle, AB 207

      Sexual offense, SB 551**

      Sightseeing tour, AB 245*

      Single-family residence, AB 395**

      Super speed ground transportation system, SB 323**

      Tax increment area, SB 266

DENTAL CARE, PLANS FOR

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Legislation mandating coverage, fiscal reports, SB 169

      Newborn and adopted children, mandatory coverage repealed, AB 206

DENTAL HEALTH OFFICER, STATE

      Appointment, duties, SB 208**

DENTAL HYGIENISTS

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Licensing board (See DENTISTS)

      Out-of-state licensees, issuance of certain licenses, SB 133*, SB 378**

      Public health dental hygiene, special license endorsements, authority, SB 208**

      Qualifications for licensure, SB 133*, SB 208

      Rural health care improvement, appropriations, SB 403

      State public health dental hygienist, appointment, SB 208**

DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS (See NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS)

DENTISTS

      Board of dental examiners of Nevada

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Immunities, SB 378**

             Records, admissibility in civil actions, SB 378†

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Children, health insurance coverage, SB 111

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Out-of-state licensees, issuance of certain licenses, SB 133*, SB 378**

      Qualifications for licensure, SB 133*

      Rural health care improvement, appropriations, SB 403

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

      Student support for higher education, conditions for receipt, SB 55

DESERT DUMPING (See GARBAGE AND REFUSE)

DETENTION FACILITIES (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

DETENTION HOMES (See also JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Location near or on same grounds as jail or adult lockup authorized, SB 231**

      Parole violators, confinement, SB 230

DIABETES

      Driver's license, use of color on license issued to diabetics, SB 260**

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

      Medicaid coverage, appropriation, SB 166

      Medical devices, sales and use tax exemption, SB 528**, AB 411

      Nevada Diabetes Awareness Day designated, ACR 17‡

      Pediatric diabetes and endocrinology center, appropriation, duties, SB 166

DIESEL FUEL

      Emission control in Clark County, regulation of heavy-duty vehicles, AB 284

      Low-sulfur diesel fuel removed from use as alternative fuel, SB 177

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Theft, penalty, AB 162*

DIGITAL SIGNATURES

      Electronic wills or trusts, SB 33*

      Insurance commissioner, regulations, AB 618*

      Insurance policies, endorsements or bonds, countersignatures, AB 304

      Notarization of signatures, adoption of procedures, AB 266*

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, SB 49**

DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

DISCOUNT, ORGANIZATIONS FOR BUYING GOODS OR SERVICES AT

      Bond or deposit, payment of investigative or hearing costs, AB 627*

      Certificates of registration, expiration, renewal, AB 627*

DISCRIMINATION

      Dress code, prohibition against discrimination based on employee's medical condition that precludes compliance with, SB 23

      Equal pay commission, creation, duties, SB 85†

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, ACR 20‡

      Industrial insurance claimants, discrimination based on status prohibited, SB 126

      Juvenile justice system, investigation of disparate treatment, SB 232**

      Motor carriers, discriminatory conduct by drivers prohibited, SB 270, SB 576

      Schools, discrimination prohibited, AB 459†

      State employee organizations, unlawful acts, AB 89, AB 478

      State employees, certain provisions repealed, AB 386†

DISEASES

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine, AB 631**

      Alzheimer's disease (See ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE)

      Cancer (See CANCER)

      Communicable diseases (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

      Diabetes (See DIABETES)

      Epileptics, use of color on drivers' licenses issued to, SB 260**

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, SB 545, AB 453*

      Pain management issues, state committee on, creation, duties, SB 371

      PKU, insurance coverage, SB 212, AB 123†, AB 206

      Respite care programs, appropriations, SB 342, SB 452

DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS

      Programs, oversight transferred, SB 502**

DISPUTE RESOLUTION (See also ARBITRATION; MEDIATION)

      Health care, review of insurers' determinations, SB 320, AB 422

      Medical bills, patients and major hospitals, SB 484†

      Nevada interscholastic activities association, appropriation, SB 331

DISTANCE EDUCATION

      Controlled substance violations, program for convicted pupils, SB 305†

      Driver education courses, AB 271

      Home schooled children, participation, SB 292†, SB 399†

      KLVX distance learning service, Clark County, appropriations, SB 427**, AB 188

      Private school pupils, participation, SB 108, SB 292†, SB 399†, AB 127

      Public schools, distance education authorized, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

DISTANCE MEDICINE

      Emergency medical services training academy, appropriation, SB 403

      Practice of medicine, where acts deemed to occur, SB 91**

      Rural health telemedicine network, appropriation, SB 403

      Special purpose licenses, issuance, fees, SB 91**

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Air pollution control, injunctions, prosecution of violations, SB 533**

      Appointment, legislature may provide for, AJR 14

      Candidates for office, duties regarding challenges to qualifications, AB 487*

      Child support, duties, receipt of certain fees, SB 285, AB 69

      Computer-related crimes, injunctions, SB 48*

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

      Domestic violence cases, reports to central repository, AB 259†

      Employment discrimination, recovery of penalties, SB 23

      Insurance fraud, prosecution of actions, AB 135**

      Internet pharmacies, prosecution of violations, SB 397**

      Juveniles

             Assessments to determine disparate treatment of minorities, SB 232†

             Controlled substance violations, duties, SB 305†

             Sealing of juvenile records, notice, AB 294†

             Truancy investigations, inspection of educational records authorized, SB 339

      Labor law violations, certain duties removed, SB 373**

      Medical marijuana, determinations, effect, notice of affirmative defenses, AB 453*

      Mental health detention hearings, duties, AB 550†

      Post-conviction relief for death sentence, notice of petition, duties, AB 354

      Prescriptions, unlawful acts, prosecution of violations, SB 397**

      Property tax, assistance in collection of delinquent payments, SB 376**

      Public lands

             Declaratory actions regarding limits on use of identified roads, SB 106

             Management, enforcement of laws related to, SB 340, AB 391

      Public works violations, removal of duties, SB 560**

      Radio communications, interception and disclosure, AB 306

      Real property transfer tax, prosecution of action for collection, SB 238*

      Salary, AB 256, AB 606, AJR 14

      Victims of crime, fund for the compensation of, creation, AB 573†

DISTRICT COURTS

      Business courts

             Establishment authorized, SJR 5

             Support for establishment expressed, SCR 11

      Community re-entry programs for offenders, establishment, SB 519**

      Eighth judicial district

             Alcohol or drug programs, appropriations, SB 143**, SB 430, AB 453†

             Mandatory seminar for separating parents, establishment, AB 167

             Number of judges increased, appropriation for salaries, SB 137*, AB 109

      Employee liability, assessments for insurance premiums fund, SB 568**

      First judicial district

             Alcohol or drug programs, appropriation, SB 143**, AB 73

             Mutual insurers, jurisdiction, AB 618*

      Guardianships, appointment of temporary guardians for certain persons, SB 34*

      Judges

             Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, SB 31*

             Commission on law libraries, duties, salary, SB 184*, AB 606

             Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

             Declaration of candidacy, time for filing, AB 144

             Financial disclosure statements, SB 466*, AB 638*

             Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, appointment, SB 194**

             Monthly payroll periods authorized, AB 565

             Resignation required before running for different elective office, SB 268

             Retirement

                   Recall to active service, supplemental pension, SB 181

                   Salaries and judicial pensions fund, appropriation, AB 237**

                   Separate retirement system established, appropriation, AB 232

                   Survivor benefits, SB 181, SB 349*

             Salaries

                   Citizens' commission to fix, AJR 14

                   Increase, SB 184*, AB 606

             Travel and subsistence allowances, increase, SB 518

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional fees for support, AB 239**

      Mental health hearings, conduct, AB 550*

      Mentally ill offenders, treatment programs, SB 366

      Ninth judicial district, appropriation for alcohol or drug programs, SB 143**, AB 73

      Post-conviction relief for death sentence, petitions, duties, AB 354

      Problem gambling, establishment of treatment programs, SB 335

      Public hazards, concealment by court order prohibited, SB 411

      Second judicial district

             Alcohol or drug programs, appropriations, SB 143**, SB 429, AB 453†

             Number of judges increased, appropriation for salaries, SB 137*

      Tax levy or increase compelled by court order, approval required, SJR 3

      Third judicial district, appropriation for alcohol or drug programs, SB 143**, AB 73

      Vacancies, term of office of judge filling, AJR 12‡, AJR 13 of the 70th session‡

DISTRICT HOSPITALS (See also HOSPITALS)

      Board of trustees, composition, AB 13**

DISTRICTS

      Actions, by or against (See ACTIONS—State or political subdivisions)

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES)

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Carson water district (See CARSON WATER SUBCONSERVANCY DISTRICT)

      Conservation (See CONSERVATION DISTRICTS)

      Employees (See generally COUNTY EMPLOYEES)

      Enterprise (See ENTERPRISE DISTRICTS)

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, AB 399**

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES)

      Fire protection (See FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      Flood control (See FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS)

      General improvement (See GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS)

      Governmental services in competition with private entities, study, SB 355

      Historic (See COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION; HISTORIC DISTRICTS)

      Irrigation (See IRRIGATION DISTRICTS)

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING)

      Las Vegas sewage (See LAS VEGAS SEWAGE DISTRICT)

      Las Vegas Valley water (See LAS VEGAS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT)

      Library districts (See LIBRARIES)

      Local improvement (See LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS)

      Metropolitan police department taxing district, effect of withdrawal from or dissolution of department, AB 202*

      Moapa Valley water district (See MOAPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT)

      Open meeting law (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING)

      School (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS; specific district)

      Tax increment areas, creation, SB 266

      Virgin Valley water (See VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT)

      Weed control districts, grant program, SB 13

      Zoning districts (See ZONING)

DIVORCE

      Adultery, grounds for divorce, SB 42

      Educational seminar for separating parents, participation in Clark County, AB 167

DNA TESTS (See GENETIC TESTING)

DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDERS

      Application for do-not-resuscitate identification, contents, AB 173**, AB 471

      Bracelets or medallions, issuance to qualified patients, AB 173**

      Minors, acquisition of orders on behalf of, AB 173**

      Transfer between medical facilities, effect of order during, AB 173**

DOGS (See ANIMALS; CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Account for aid for victims, sources, use, SB 87*, AB 94*, AB 583

      Battery

             Arrest procedure, AB 259*

             Definition, AB 585

             Penalties, AB 585

             Prior offenses, effect on sentencing, AB 107**

             Psychological evaluation and counseling of children affected by, SB 87*

      Child custody proceedings, considerations, SB 18, SB 369

      Criminal proceedings

             Evidence, admissibility, AB 417*, AB 436

             Expert testimony, admissibility, AB 417*

             Hearsay, admissibility of statement of unavailable declarant concerning threat or infliction of physical injury, AB 397

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, AB 239**

      Protective orders

             Arrest for violation, procedures, AB 259*, AB 377*

             Certified copies of orders, fees prohibited, AB 581*

             Courts, availability to issue orders, AB 377*

             Juvenile offenders, detention period before release from custody, AB 377*

             Notice of detention period following arrest, inclusion in order, AB 377*

             Out-of-state or tribal orders, enforcement, AB 581*

             Sanctions for filing application containing false statements, SB 18

      Reports of action in or disposition of cases to central repository, AB 259†

DOMESTIC WORKERS

      Compensation for overtime, SB 136

DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES (See also TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

      Minors, employment restricted, penalties, AB 74**

DOUGLAS COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Carson River corridor restoration, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615

      China Spring youth camp, receipt of appropriated money, reports, SB 582

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, SB 569**

      Lake Tahoe (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Lodgers tax law, meetings of commission, SB 329†

      V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction, representation, SB 334**

      Vehicle privilege tax, reduction in distribution, offset by property tax levy, AB 457

      WNCC, appropriation for hi-tech learning center, AB 280

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Early literacy intervention program, establishment, evaluation, SB 585**

DRESS CODES

      Discrimination based on employee's medical condition that precludes compliance with dress code prohibited, SB 23

DRIVER EDUCATION

      Classroom instruction, use of interactive technology authorized, AB 271

      Instructors

             Criminal history, investigation, fingerprinting, SB 523**

             Qualifications, SB 523**, AB 242**

             Renewal of licenses, AB 271

      Minimum age of pupils for school courses, SB 260**, AB 8, AB 271

      Requirement inapplicable to certain minors for licensing purposes, SB 43

      School licenses, qualifications, investigation of criminal history, SB 523**

      State board of education, regulations, AB 271

DRIVERS' LICENSES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

      0.08 or more alcohol concentration, standard, AB 166

      0.18 or more alcohol concentration, treatment for abuse, penalties, AB 315*

      Community service as punishment, AB 585

      Drivers' licenses, suspension or revocation, issuance of temporary or restricted license, SB 130, AB 585

      Fourth or subsequent offense in 14 years, penalty, AB 464

      Ignition interlocking devices, requirements, AB 585

      Minors, suspension of driver's license for 0.02-0.09 alcohol concentration, SB 130

      Subsequent violations following felony conviction deemed felonies, AB 316

      Substance abuse treatment, mandatory after certain convictions, AB 21*, AB 315*

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE

      Acupuncture treatment, exemption from Oriental medicine laws, AB 339

      Community-based prevention programs, appropriation, AB 121

      Counselors

             Appropriation for university degree program, SB 360†

             Board of examiners for alcohol and drug abuse counselors

                   Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

                   Criminal actions involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

                   Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

                   State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

             Disciplinary action

                   Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

                   Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

                   Summary posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

      District courts, appropriations, SB 143**, SB 429, SB 430, AB 73, AB 453†

      DUI, mandatory treatment following certain convictions, AB 21*, AB 315*

      Facilities

             Licensure or certification, grounds for revocation, AB 444**

             Visitation rights, AB 550*

      Halfway houses (See HALFWAY HOUSES)

      Health division, duties, SB 300**

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

      Juveniles, appropriations for community-based programs, SB 287, AB 470

      Marijuana violations, treatment of offenders, AB 453*

      Mental disorders and alcohol or drug abuse, legislative study, ACR 22

      Northern area substance abuse council, appropriation, SB 348

      Parolees, eligibility for treatment, SB 519**

      Perinatal substance abuse, public information program, SB 422

      Prisoners, eligibility for treatment, SB 519**, AB 574*

DRUG TESTING

      Prison system, AB 330†

      Sex offenders, SB 412**

      State employees, AB 386**

DRUGS

      Controlled substances (See CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Mental health clients, administration of medication, AB 550†

      Nurses, possession and administration of dangerous drugs, AB 78*

      Pain management issues, state committee on, creation, duties, SB 371

      Pharmacies (See PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY)

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Public safety, department of, duties regarding dangerous drugs, SB 481**

      Schools

             Crimes committed on school property, bus or event, reports, SB 291

             Procedures concerning management of disruptive pupils, AB 226

      Sex offenders, compliance with protocols, SB 412**

DUNE BUGGIES

      Registration required, issuance of certificates of ownership, SB 220

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY (See POWER OF ATTORNEY)

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E-MAIL (See also INTERNET)

      Collection of personal information by Internet sites restricted, penalty, SB 48†

      Common-interest communities, notice of meetings by e-mail upon request, AB 38*

      Prescriptions, regulation of transmission of information, SB 544*, AB 415*

      Stalking via e-mail, penalty, SB 551**

      Study of policies regarding regulation of unsolicited e-mail, AB 623, ACR 31

      Unlawful acts, penalties, SB 48*

EASEMENTS

      Vacation of government patent easements, procedure, AB 553*

EATING DISORDERS

      Educational programs and materials, development and distribution urged, SCR 17‡

ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

      Biotechnology, establishment of clearinghouse and grant proposals, AB 216

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Central Nevada resource development authority, meetings of directors, SB 329†

      Coordination of development and diversification efforts urged, SCR 10‡

      Revenue bonds for industrial development

             Confidentiality of information, AB 87

             Renewable energy and conservation projects, AB 661**

      Science and technology regional development corporation, appropriation, AB 270

      Tahoe-Reno industrial center, Storey County and entities commended, ACR 6‡

      Tax increment areas, creation, SB 266

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON

      Alternative health care choices, promotion of availability urged, SCR 24‡

      Coordination of efforts urged, SCR 10‡

      Division of economic development, appropriation for clearinghouse, AB 216

      Executive director, member of commission on Internet commerce, AB 623

      Property tax abatement for certain businesses, duties, SB 227**, AB 434

      Tahoe-Reno industrial center, commission's support commended, ACR 6‡

      Tourism, committee for development of projects, representation, SB 583**

      Utility facilities, duties, AB 418

ECONOMIC FORUM (See also STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Projections and estimates, time for reporting, SB 480†

EDUCATION

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Charter schools (See CHARTER SCHOOLS)

      Distance education programs (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

      Driver education (See DRIVER EDUCATION)

      Energy, educational services provided by utilities commission, SB 509, AB 369**

      Entertainment industry, tutoring of minor employees, SB 236**

      Gambling addiction, educational course, SB 335

      Hi-tech learning centers (See HI-TECH LEARNING CENTERS)

      Literacy programs (See LITERACY)

      Lottery for support of education, authorization, AJR 11

      Nevada Tax Fairness and Quality School Funding Accountability Act

             Imposition, collection and use of business tax, Initiative Petition

             Repeal of existing business tax upon enactment of initiative, AB 53

      Occupational education (See OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION)

      Private schools (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

      Public maintenance agreements for persons 18 to 20 attending school, AB 342

      Public schools (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

      School finances (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX; SCHOOL FINANCES)

      Superintendent of public instruction (See SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION)

      University of Nevada (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

      WICHE (See WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN

      Composition, AB 222

      Employment of teachers without certain endorsements, notice, duties, SB 148

      Licensure of personnel

             Classification system, adoption, reports, SB 168

             Examinations, exemption for previous experience in another state, AB 223**

             Interpreters, regulations, SB 245*

      Regional training programs, receipt of report, SB 148

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Accountability program, SB 165**, SB 292†, AB 127, Initiative Petition

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Contracts with vendors, duties, SB 148

             Criterion-referenced examinations, duties, pilot program, SB 148

             Diplomas, duties, AB 319

             Informational pamphlet, development and dissemination, AB 318**

             Reading tests, duties, AB 265, AB 319, AB 405†

             Scored results, enforcement of sanctions for untimely delivery, AB 214**

             Security plan, adoption and enforcement, AB 214**

             Statewide program for use in preparation, establishment, AB 214**, AB 318**

             Weekend examinations, pilot programs, receipt of reports, duties, AB 319†

      Americans with Disabilities Act, receipt of reports, SB 305†

      Annual reports by districts to residents, duties, AB 319

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Autism, commission on, representation, AB 635

      Charter schools, duties, reports, SB 292, SB 399**

      Clark County school district, receipt of subdistrict reports, AB 364*

      Content and performance standards, public relations concerning, SB 109†

      Discipline in schools

             Alternative placements, duties, AB 319†

             Compliance with certain laws urged, SCR 18‡

             Model programs, duties, AB 319

      Distance education programs, duties, reports, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

      Donated books, establishment of distribution program, duties, SB 388†

      Early childhood education programs, duties, SB 585**

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, SCR 17‡

      Educational programs at risk of termination, duties, SB 588

      Educational technology, duties, report, SB 427**

      Energy costs, duties regarding appropriation, SB 518

      Expenditure advisory committee, representation, AB 19

      Financial analysis model program, duties, SB 109

      Grant coordinator, position created, appropriation, SB 346

      Health and wellness program, development, SB 107

      Health insurance for school employees, duties, SB 587**

      Holocaust education advisory council, appropriation, AB 520†

      Indian education, advisory committee on, appropriation, duties, SB 365

      Library books, waiver of grant requirements, reversion of appropriation, SB 196**

      Nursing profession, duties, AB 378†

      Parental involvement in education, adoption of report form, SB 73

      Pornography on Internet, policies to prohibit access by minors, SB 551†

      Postsecondary education, commission on, removed from department, SB 237**

      Remedial study and tutoring programs, duties, SB 490, SB 585**

      Safe and respectful learning environments, regulations, AB 459†

      School buses, fire suppression systems urged, SCR 51‡

      School finances (See SCHOOL FINANCES)

      School nurses and psychologists, grant programs, duties, AB 409

      Teenage pregnancies, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, SB 367**

      Textbooks and workbooks, reports and evaluations, AB 450

      Voucher schools, establishment of program, duties, SB 235

EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF

      Accountability program, SB 165**, AB 127, Initiative Petition

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Alternative criteria for pupil evaluation, adoption, AB 64, AB 318†, AB 319

             Pupils with disabilities, regulation of authorized testing conditions, AB 319

             Security plans, receipt, duties, AB 214**

      Candy and soft drink sales in schools, adoption of standards, SB 107

      Charter schools

             Loans to schools, duties, SB 292, SB 399**

             Sponsorship, duties, SB 292, SB 399**

             Subcommittee

                   Alternate member, appointment, AB 357

                   Participation by certain board members, restrictions, AB 357

      Class-size reduction

             Alternative plans of school districts, receipt, AB 616

             Demonstration project in lieu of compliance, duties, SB 127†

      Criminal proceedings and sealed records, consideration, SB 205

      Diplomas, alternative criteria, duties, AB 319†

      Distance education programs, duties, reports, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

      Driver education, regulations, AB 271

      Early literacy intervention program, receipt of report, SB 585**

      Gambling addiction course, duties, SB 335

      Gift fund designated special revenue fund, SB 202**

      Math and science teaching endorsements, duties, SB 69

      Members

             Appointment, AB 357

             Ethics, AB 357

             Reapportionment, AB 664, ACR 1‡

             Terms, expiration, AB 357

      Parental involvement in education, duties, SB 73, AB 201**

      Quorum, AB 357

      Reading textbooks and teacher evaluation, duties, AB 405†

      Regional training programs, receipt of report, SB 148

      School buses, fire suppression systems urged, SCR 51‡

      School to careers program, duties, AB 409

      Superintendent of public instruction, removal of authority to appoint, SB 128

      Violence in schools, development of statewide plan for management, SB 289**

EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROGRAM EVALUATION, BUREAU OF (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, COMMISSION ON

      Appropriations, duties, SB 385, SB 427**, AB 409, AB 450

ELDERLY PERSONS (See AGED PERSONS)

ELECTIONS

      Absent voting

             Armed forces personnel, voting through Internet, SB 565†

             Ballots, minimum size print, AB 295*

             Correction of information on request form, SB 297†

             Counting of ballots, procedures, SB 565†, AB 638*

             Error on request form not grounds for rejection of ballot, SB 297*

             Fax machines, requests for or return of ballots by, SB 297*, AB 637*

             Return of request forms to county clerk, duties, SB 297*, SB 565†

             Returned ballots, handling procedures, SB 297*

             Time for making request, SB 297*, SB 565†, AB 637*

             Voting in person following absent ballot request, procedure, AB 637*

      Aged persons, voting rights and provision of assistance to, AB 295*

      Ballots

             Alternative formats to be provided for certain voters, AB 295*

             Counting of votes, uniform standards, SB 297*, AB 638†

             Disqualified candidates, removal of names, AB 487*

             Duplicating boards, composition, duties, SB 297*

             Early voting, handling of ballots, SB 297*

             Names of candidates, placement on ballot, SB 565

             None of the above, inclusion of choice for federal offices, SB 565

             Sample ballots

                   Early voting, time for mailing ballot, SB 565

                   Minimum size print, SB 27*

             Special ballots by challenged voters, procedures, SB 297†

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Candidates

             Arrests for felony or gross misdemeanor, disclosure requirements, SB 98

             Challenges to qualifications, filing, effect of failure to qualify, AB 487*

             Death of candidate before election day, effect, SB 565

             False statements in declaration or acceptance of candidacy, penalties, AB 487*

             Federal office, residency requirements, SB 565

             Filing fees, return to candidate, SB 565

             Financial disclosure statements

                   Exemption for judicial office, AB 638†

                   Filing requirements for judicial office, AB 638*

                   Penalty for late filing, SB 466*

                   Previously filed statements, use, SB 466*

             Form for declaration or acceptance of candidacy, contents, AB 487*

             Governmental expenditures to support or oppose, restrictions, AB 443*

             Judicial office, time for filing declaration of candidacy, AB 144

             Major political parties, effect of change of affiliation, AB 637*

             Resignation from current state or local office required before running for different elective office, SB 268

      Canvass, definition, SB 565

      Challenges of voters

             Results to be provided to person initiating challenge, AB 638*

             Special ballots for challenged voters, procedures, SB 297†

      Cities

             Boundaries, change within certain time before election restricted, SB 155**

             Las Vegas, city council, AB 59*

             Mayor and council, offices declared partisan, AB 276

             Sparks, date, canvass of returns, SB 312**

             Special election to fill vacancy or additional office on governing body, AB 59†

      Common-interest communities, use of mechanical voting systems, SB 176

      District judges, SB 137*, AB 109

      Early voting, time for mailing ballots, SB 565

      Education, state board of, AB 357, AB 664

      Election boards

             Checklists, provisions repealed, AB 637*

             Duties, AB 638*

      Elko convention and visitors authority, AB 406**

      Handicapped persons, voting rights and provision of assistance to, AB 295*

      Legislature, SB 575, AB 665, AB 674, SCR 2

      Mentally incompetent persons

             Constitutional language relating to voting rights modernized, AJR 3‡

             Voting rights and provision of assistance to, AB 295*

      Moapa Valley water district, governing board, AB 440**

      Nominations

             Nonpartisan office, petition to fill vacancy in nomination, AB 443*, AB 637*

             Removal of requirement that certain candidate receiving majority of votes declared nominee, AB 211

      Nonpartisan offices

             County clerk, SB 297†

             Public utilities commission of Nevada, AB 661†

      Petitions

             Initiative (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

             Public buildings, area to be designated for gathering signatures, AB 443*

             Recall (See RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS)

             Referendum (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

      Polling places

             Accessibility requirements, AB 295*

             Alphabetical list of voters, posting, AB 637†

             Hours extended, AB 161

             Instructions on voting, posting, AB 295*

             Voting booths, time voters allowed in, AB 637*

      Presidential and congressional elections

             Electors, selection, representation, SB 565†

             New residents, voting by, AB 638*

             None of the above, choice on ballots, SB 565

             U.S. senators, obsolete provision repealed, AJR 3‡

             Unregistered voters, voting by, AB 638†

      Public utilities commission of Nevada, AB 661†

      Reapportionment and redistricting

             Congressional districts, SB 575, AB 665, AB 674, SCR 4

             Education, state board of, AB 664

             Legislative districts, SB 575, AB 665, AB 674, SCR 2

             Procedures (Joint Rules 13-13.6), ACR 1‡

             University of Nevada, board of regents, AB 664

      Recounts, procedures, SB 297*, SB 565

      Registration of voters

             Address for registration purposes, AB 637*

             Applications, form, duplicate copies, SB 565†, AB 637*

             Identification numbers and telephone numbers, confidentiality, AB 637*

             Inability to sign name, registration procedure, AB 295*

             Instructions for registering to vote, posting, AB 295*

             Large-type sample ballots, option on application form, SB 27*

             List of voters

                   Minor political parties, receipt, SB 565

                   Posting at polling place, AB 637†

                   Sale prohibited, SB 565

             Motor voter applications, duplicate copies, AB 637*

             Registrar of voters' register kept by computer, contents, AB 637*

             Statewide management system, adoption, SB 565

      Representatives in Congress, districts, SB 575, AB 665, AB 674, SCR 4

      Special elections

             City governing body, filling vacancy or office of additional member, AB 59†

             Mail, elections by, AB 637†

             Property tax exceeding revenue limits or for school construction, AB 99**

      State and local questions

             Air pollution control programs in Clark County, financing, SB 357, SB 536††

             Electric services, program of municipal aggregation, AB 373

             Explanations and arguments regarding local questions, preparation, submission, AB 99**, AB 299**

             Fireworks, adoption of Safe and Sane Law to Regulate Fireworks, AB 482†

             Gaming, increase in state license fees, SB 104

             Governmental expenditures to support or oppose, SB 357, AB 443*

             Metropolitan police department, dissolution or withdrawal, AB 202*

             Parks and wildlife, bond issue, AB 615

             Property tax, imposition, SB 559, AB 99**, AB 137, AB 178

             Sales tax exemptions, SB 71, SB 273†, AB 243*, AB 411, AB 480, AB 657**

             School support taxes, imposition, AB 501†

      Tally lists and pollbooks, deposit with county clerk, AB 637*

      Town advisory boards in Clark County, AB 182*

      United States senators, obsolete constitutional provision repealed, AJR 3‡

      University of Nevada, board of regents, AB 664

ELECTRIC COMPANIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER DISTRICTS (See GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS)

ELECTRICIANS

      Certification requirements, prohibited acts, AB 355

ELECTRICITY (See also PUBLIC UTILITIES)

      Electric cars

             Incentive programs for use of alternative fuels, development, SB 478*, SB 534

             Tax exemption for use of clean-burning fuel, SB 478†

      General improvement districts, liens on tenant property or guaranties by landlords for electric service prohibited, AB 104

      Landlords paying electric bill and charging tenants for costs, regulation, SB 400

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS

      Interactive gaming, authority, AB 296, AB 578

      State or local agencies authorized to charge fees for electronic transfers to remit fees or payments to, AB 649**

ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT, UNIFORM

      Adoption, SB 49**

ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS, DUMBWAITERS AND MOVING WALKS

      Installation and repair, regulation, SB 337*

      Mechanics, regulation, unlawful acts, SB 337*

ELKO, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Chamber of commerce, appropriation, SB 189

      Charter amendments

             Animal control, authority, AB 208†

             Annexation commission, repeal, AB 11*

             Board of supervisors redesignated city council, duties, AB 11*

             County assessor as city assessor, repeal, AB 11*

             Finance department, establishment, AB 11*

             List of registered voters, AB 637*

             Mayor pro tem, designation, AB 11*

             Meetings of board of supervisors, SB 329**, AB 11*

             Ordinances, amendment, AB 11*

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Senior citizens center, appropriation, SB 188

      State land, conveyance of parcel to city, SB 384

      Western folklife center, appropriation, SB 187

ELKO CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

      Board of directors, meetings, SB 329**

      Boundaries, AB 406**

      Elections, reimbursement of costs eliminated, AB 406**

ELKO COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Assessor as ex officio city assessor, repeal, AB 11*

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, SB 569**

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Class-size reduction demonstration project, SB 127, AB 671**

      Early literacy intervention program, establishment, evaluation, SB 585**

EMBALMERS (See FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS)

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

      Disaster relief fund, sources, use, SB 289**

      Division of emergency management

             Abolished, duties transferred to office of governor, SB 306

             Emergency power supply for certain pumps, appropriation, SB 309

             Public safety, department of, part of, SB 481**

             School violence, management of certain crises, SB 289**

      Emergency assistance account, use, SB 289**

      False reports of emergency, action to recover response costs, AB 399**

      Heavy-duty vehicles, driving or moving without special permit in certain circumstances, SB 396*

      Leave of absence for certain public officers or employees during disaster or emergency, AB 122, AB 386**

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, SB 191**

      Ambulances (See AMBULANCES)

      Communicable diseases, industrial insurance coverage, AB 46, AB 313*

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

      Defibrillators, appropriations for purchase and distribution, SB 403, AB 473

      Diversion of patients to other facilities, legislative study, SB 484**

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, effect during transfers between facilities, AB 173**

      False reports of emergency, action to recover response costs, AB 399**

      Fire fighting agencies, transport and care of sick or injured persons, AB 488**

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage for medical transportation repealed, AB 206

      Laser pointers, unlawful to direct light at attendant, AB 24

      Obstructing or impeding attendants, penalty, AB 333

      Rural health care improvement, appropriations, SB 403

      Training academy, establishment, appropriations, SB 403

EMINENT DOMAIN

      Counties, reconveyance, sale or exchange of land acquired, AB 385

      Inverse condemnation, limitation of action, AB 579

      Meetings to consider use of power, notice to affected property owners, AB 225*

      Private property ombudsman, office created, AB 485

      Utility facilities within highway or right of way deemed public purpose, SB 195

EMISSION CONTROL (See AIR POLLUTION)

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS, BOARD FOR

      Creation, AB 478

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

      Apprentices (See APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIPS)

      Child support withholdings, collection and delivery of certain fees, AB 69

      Criminal history records, dissemination to employers, AB 331

      Discrimination (See DISCRIMINATION)

      Do-not-compete agreements, enforceability, SB 511

      Drink coupons and similar materials, restrictions on distribution, AB 125*

      Equal pay commission, creation, duties, SB 85†

      Gaming employees (See GAMING)

      Handicapped persons (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

      Harassment, orders for protection against, AB 370*

      Health benefits (See also INSURANCE—Health insurance)

             Associations of self-insured private employers may provide coverage, SB 28

             Identification cards for processing prescription claims, AB 415*, AB 624

             Work-related and nonwork-related illnesses and injuries, coverage, AB 249

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Labor commissioner (See LABOR COMMISSIONER)

      Labor law violations, confidential settlements void, SB 411, AB 277**

      Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, loss of job seniority prohibited, SB 57**

      Minors, employment

             Contracts for artistic, creative or athletic services or intellectual property,  judicial approval, SB 47

             Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution prohibited, AB 125*

             Entertainment industry, tutoring of minor employees, SB 236**

             Sales solicitation or distributions, restrictions, penalties, AB 74**

      Occupational safety (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

      Overtime

             Discipline for refusal to work unscheduled overtime prohibited, SB 24

             Exclusion of certain employees from compensation eliminated, SB 136

      Patents, employers' rights, SB 558*

      Property tax exemption for transportation assistance for employees, SB 376†

      Public employees (See CITY EMPLOYEES; COUNTY EMPLOYEES; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC; STATE EMPLOYEES)

      Secret shoppers, exemption from private investigators' laws, SB 416

      Trade secrets (See TRADE SECRETS)

      Unemployment compensation (See UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)

      Unlawful employment practices

             Applicability of laws, AB 194

             Attorney general, prosecution of violations, SB 373**

             Dress codes, prohibited acts, SB 23

             Limitation of actions, period extended, AB 194

             Reciprocal beneficiaries, refusal to extend leave benefits to, AB 496

      Wages (See WAGES)

      Work cards (See WORK CARDS)

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COUNCIL, NEVADA

      Compensation, increase, AB 607**

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Autism, commission on, representation, AB 635

      Blind and visually impaired, bureau of services to, duties regarding Braille signs in public buildings, SB 324†

      Director, member of state council on libraries and literacy, SB 502**

      Displaced homemakers, duties regarding education and counseling, SB 502**

      Employment security division, notices to contractors removed, SB 380†

      Gift fund designated special revenue fund, SB 202**

      Handicapped persons

             Assistive devices, appropriation, SB 477**

             Personal assistance programs, duties, appropriation, SB 174**

             Task force for community-based services, representation, SB 486

      Interpreters, board of, representation, SB 245†

      Research bureau, representation on financial advisory committees, AB 19

      Workplace diversity, efforts to increase urged, ACR 37‡

ENERGY CONSERVATION (See also RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Building codes in large counties, requirements, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Comprehensive state energy plan, preparation, AB 661**

      Educational and informational services of utilities commission, SB 509, AB 369**

      Low-income energy assistance and conservation, AB 349, AB 661**

      Public buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Task force for renewable energy and energy conservation, creation, AB 661**

ENERGY, OFFICE OF

      Creation, duties, AB 661**

ENGINE EMISSION CONTROL (See AIR POLLUTION)

ENGINEERS

      Building permits and certificates of occupancy for residences, duties, AB 498

      Claims against licensees, establishment of screening panels, SB 218

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Ethics, educational requirements, SB 218

      Licensing board (See PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, BOARD OF)

      Professional corporations, formation and operation, SB 301**

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

      English as a second language

             Alternative assessment programs in schools, SB 495, AB 319†

             Alternative high school proficiency examinations, AB 319

             Grants for teachers to obtain endorsements, AB 251

             School programs, funding, AB 409

      Oriental medicine practitioners, evidence of proficiency, AB 339

      Prison system, establishment of literacy pilot program, AB 241

      School pupils, legislative declaration, AB 265, AB 405

ENTERPRISE DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Application for designation of district, notice requirements, AB 553*

      Standards for designation of gaming districts, SB 171

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

      Contracts involving minors, petition for judicial approval, SB 47

      Facilities (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

      Stage lifts, regulation of installation and repair, SB 337†

      Tutoring of minors, requirements, approval by school board, SB 236**

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE

      Clark County air pollution control programs, review, receipt of report, SB 534

      Clean-burning motor vehicle fuel, duties, SB 478†

      High-level radioactive waste, duties relating to storage, SB 361

      Solid waste, subpoena powers regarding unlawful disposal, SB 424†

      Utility facilities, review of applications for construction permits, SB 362**

      Walker Lake water quality standards, duties, AB 403, SCR 40‡

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS

      Board of registered environmental health specialists

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

             System of internal accounting and control, exemption, SB 561**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Bond issue for parks and wildlife, submission to voters, AB 615

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, AB 84**

      Contamination, investigation by health authorities, AB 630†

      Energy conservation (See ENERGY CONSERVATION)

      Environmentally sensitive areas, establishment of programs for protection, SB 410

      Hazardous materials (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Lake Tahoe (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Pollution (See AIR POLLUTION; WATER POLLUTION)

      Renewable energy (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

      Seed bank coordinator, position created, duties, SB 160

      Walker Lake, AB 403, SCR 40‡

      Wilderness areas, legislative study, SCR 5, SCR 6

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

EPILEPSY

      Driver's license, use of colors on license issued to epileptics, SB 260**

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, SB 545, AB 453*

      Respite services, pilot program, SB 342

EQUALIZATION, STATE BOARD OF

      Meetings, requirements, AB 205

      Members, replacement, appointment of alternates, AB 205

      Vice chairman, designation, AB 205

EROTIC DANCE ESTABLISHMENTS

      Kickbacks to taxi, limo or bus drivers unlawful, penalties, AB 627†

ESCROW

      Holders, duties, AB 324**

ESCROW AGENTS AND AGENCIES

      Business records bill of rights, SB 198

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Licensing fees, AB 618*

ESTATES OF DECEDENTS

      Accounting, waiver of requirement, SB 33*

      Common-interest communities, restrictions on heirs residing in community prohibited, SB 421†

      Creditors, notices, SB 33*

      Estates of $20,000 or less, administration, SB 33*

      Filing fees, AB 94†

      Intestate estates, administration, SB 33*

      Minor heirs dying unmarried and without issue, distribution of estate, SB 33*

      Personal representatives, purchase of estate property, SB 33*

      Public administrators (See PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS)

      Reciprocal beneficiaries, rights, AB 496

      Rule against perpetuities

             Applicability, AB 325*

             Repeal, AJR 4 of the 70th session‡

      Sales, waiver of notices, SB 33*

      Summary administration, applicability of probate laws, SB 33*

      Trusts, applicability of probate laws, SB 33*

      Wills (See WILLS)

ETHICS

      Appeals officers of hearing division, code of professional conduct, AB 49

      Charter schools, SB 292, SB 399**

      Charter schools, subcommittee on, AB 357

      Common-interest communities, executive boards, SB 421

      Constructional defect cases, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

      Constructional defect commission, SB 310

      Disclosure of improper governmental action (See WHISTLEBLOWERS)

      Education, state board of, AB 357

      Engineers and land surveyors, educational requirements, SB 218

      Health care, external review organizations, SB 320, AB 422

      Landscape architecture, practice of, AB 310**

      Mental health assessments, restrictions, AB 550†

      Physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, SB 91**

      Public officers and employees generally

             Conflicts, prohibited and permissible interests, SB 466*

             Financial disclosure statements

                   Exemption of judicial officers from requirements, AB 638†

                   Filing requirements for judicial officers, AB 638*

                   Penalty for late filing, SB 466*

                   Previously filed statements, use, SB 466*

             Use of position to secure or grant unwarranted privileges, exemptions or advantages, SB 466†

             Voting on matters of private interest prohibited, AB 638†

      Residential pool and spa contractors, SB 216**

      School district trustees or employees, SB 292, SB 399**

      University faculty members and employees, contracts, SB 543**

      Washoe County airport authority, board of trustees, SB 38**, AB 312

ETHICS, COMMISSION ON

      Acknowledgments, retention, SB 466*

      Counsel for commission, continuation, SB 466†, SB 501**

      Financial disclosure statements, retention, notice requirements, SB 466*

      Opinions

             Issuance, SB 466*

             Judicial review, AB 638†

      Review panels, participation in proceedings, SB 466†

EUREKA COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Sidewalk construction, appropriation, AB 275

EVICTION

      Fees for service of process, AB 94*

      Mobile home parks, notice requirements, AB 619*

EVIDENCE (See also WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

      Constructional defect actions, admissibility of certain findings, orders or opinions, SB 310, SB 516†, AB 477

      Corporate directors, standard of proof for liability, SB 577†

      Dental examiners board, certain records inadmissible, SB 378†

      Domestic violence, admissibility of evidence, AB 417*, AB 436

      Forfeitures in criminal proceedings, standard of proof, SB 36*

      Genetic marker testing of certain evidence, post-conviction relief, AB 354

      Insurance compliance audits, documents inadmissible, SB 213

      Mental retardation of murder defendant, proof, AB 353

EX-FELONS

      Firearms, penalties for possession, AB 368

      Sealing of records and restoration of civil rights, SB 548*, AB 328**

EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Actions by vote of members, requirements, SB 329**

      Adjudication emergency account, duties, SB 465**

      Arts and humanities, endowment fund for, duties, SB 170†

      Class-size reduction demonstration project, duties, SB 127†

      Clerk, authority expanded, AB 556**

      Educational programs at risk of termination, duties, SB 588

      Emergency account, limit on approved expenditures removed, AB 556**

      Energy costs, duties regarding appropriation, SB 518

      Health insurance for school employees, duties, SB 587**

      Highway patrol salary increases, appropriation, SB 84**

      Independent contractors, contract amounts requiring approval, AB 556**

      Motor vehicle revolving account, determination of amount, SB 190**

      Nevada cultural fund, duties, SB 170**

      Personal property of state, establishment of original cost, AB 542**

      Remedial study programs in schools, duties, SB 490, SB 585**, AB 221, AB 409

      Reports regarding claims and refunds, receipt, AB 556**

      Service awards for state employees, duties, AB 604**

      State employee salaries, appropriations, duties, AB 673**

EXECUTION

      Fees for service of process, AB 94*

      Homestead exemption, SB 83

      Judgments, stay of execution, AB 576**

      Unfair lending practice in connection with home loan, exemption, AB 447†

EXPLOSIVES AND INCENDIARY DEVICES

      Components, possession with intent to construct device, penalty, AB 105**

      Conditional use permits, notice requirements, AB 553*

      Possession, manufacture or disposal of device in certain public places with intent to destroy life or property, enhanced penalty, AB 105**

      Prisoners, possession unlawful, AB 330

EYES AND EYESIGHT

      Laser surgery centers, regulation, SB 483**

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FACSIMILE MACHINES (See FAX MACHINES)

FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING

      Definition, design requirements, AB 552

FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS

      Animals, regulatory authority restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

      Business tax, exchange of information with tax commission, SB 222**

      Horse racing, use of portion of gaming license fees for purses, AB 449

      Lyon County, composition, AB 181**

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Washoe County

             Appointment of member to airport authority, SB 299**

             Members, number increased, nominations, SB 350**

FAIR PAY COMMISSION FOR STATE EMPLOYEES

      Creation, duties, SB 85

FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS

      Animals, authority of governmental agencies restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

      Carnival rides, regulation, AB 334

      Cigarettes displayed or exhibited, tax exemption removed, SB 381†

      Lincoln County, appropriations for fairground improvements, AB 288

      Pahrump-Nye County fairgrounds, appropriation, AB 432

      Personal property owned by nonresidents for purposes of fairs or exhibitions held within state, tax exemption, SB 376**

      State fair association, use of gaming fees for horse racing purses, AB 449

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

FALLON, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Leukemia cluster, appropriation for investigation, AB 359

      WNCC campus, appropriation for needs assessment and feasibility study, AB 591

FALSE IMPRISONMENT

      Crime against a child

             Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

             Internet, posting of registry information, SB 479

             Registration of offenders, procedure, SB 412**

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

FALSE PRETENSES AND REPRESENTATIONS

      Accountants, false statements in applications for examination or permit, SB 512**

      Campaign practices, distribution of deceptive or confusing material, SB 98

      Candidates, false statements in declaration or acceptance of candidacy, AB 487*

      Computer-related crimes, penalties, SB 48*

      Crime or emergency, recovery of response costs for false reports, AB 399**

      Domestic violence protective orders, sanctions for filing application containing false or misleading statements, SB 18

      Grand jury, unlawful acts regarding petition to summon, AB 108**

      Initiative and referendum petitions, unlawful acts, SB 297†

      Judicial retirement system, false statements to obtain benefits, AB 232

      Law practice, unlawful acts, AB 240

      Minors, false representation of age to obtain tobacco, AB 25

      Motor carriers, false statement on application or other document, SB 270, SB 576

      Off-road vehicle registrations, false information in application, SB 220

      Retail installment transactions, falsification of applications, AB 204*

      Youth shelters, action for services obtained by misrepresentation, AB 264*

FAMILIES, NEVADA COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND

      Creation, powers and duties, SB 58

FAMILY COURTS (See also DISTRICT COURTS)

      Juvenile parole or probation violations, powers, SB 230

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional fees for support, AB 239**

      Mental health facilities, jurisdiction regarding medication, AB 550†

      Property tax levy for support of courts, increase, AB 652

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS

      Cooperation with aging services division urged, SCR 7‡

FAMILY THERAPISTS (See MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS)

FARMING AND RANCHING (See AGRICULTURE; LIVESTOCK)

FAX MACHINES

      Absent ballots, use of fax machines to request or return, SB 297*, AB 637*

      Insurance commissioner, regulations regarding filings, AB 618*

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents, SB 524**

      Notarization of electronic signatures, adoption of procedures, AB 266*

      Prescriptions, regulation of transmission of information, SB 544*, AB 415*

      Repairs, liens, SB 19

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, SB 49**

FEDERAL LANDS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

FELONIES (See also CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS; specific crime)

      Animals, instigating or witnessing fighting, keeping place used for fights, SB 62**

      Bestiality, SB 173

      Boats, operating under the influence, AB 316

      Candidates for office required to file declaration of felony arrests, SB 98

      Change of address violations by certain offenders, SB 412**

      Child abuse or neglect, SB 546*

      Cigarette sales to minors via Internet, SB 551†

      Computer-related crimes, SB 48*

      Cruelty to animals, SB 62**

      Dairy animals, keeping in unhealthy conditions, SB 62†

      Death penalty (See DEATH PENALTY)

      Dogs, death or injury to police or show dogs, SB 62**

      Driving under the influence

             Fourth or subsequent offense in 14 years, AB 464

             Violations following felony conviction, AB 316

      Emergency medical attendants, impeding or obstructing, AB 333

      Explosives, unlawful possession, manufacture or disposal, AB 105**

      False reports of crime, recovery of response costs, AB 399**

      Firearms, possession by ex-felon, AB 368

      Genetic marker testing of convicted felons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 354, AB 489*

      Horse-drawn vehicles, unjustifiably running horses on highway, SB 62†

      Immediate precursors of controlled substances, unlawful acts, AB 387

      Internet pharmacies, unlawful acts, SB 397**

      Intoxicating liquor, provision to minor via Internet, SB 551†

      Luring child via Internet, SB 551**

      Marijuana, growing, cultivating or propagating, SB 242

      Peace officers with limited jurisdiction, felony committed in presence of, AB 220*

      Prescriptions, unlawful acts, SB 397**

      Residential pool and spa contractors, violations, SB 216**

      Respiratory care, unlicensed practice, SB 91**

      Sales receipts or UPC labels, unlawful acts, AB 375*

      School police officers, authority, SB 103, AB 220*

      Sealing of records, restoration of civil rights, SB 548*, AB 328**

      Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child, SB 546*

      Sexual conduct between pupils and persons in authority at schools, SB 183**

      Stalking via Internet, SB 551**

      Statutory sexual seduction of child under 14 years, SB 284

      Theft detection shielding or deactivator devices, unlawful acts, AB 375*

      Theft of parts, products or items related to certain services, fuel or automotive products, AB 162*

      Viatical settlements, unlawful acts, AB 618*

      Video voyeurism, AB 305

FENCES

      Private land used for grazing or herding, fencing requirements, liability for trespass, SB 532

FERNLEY, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Fair and recreation board, representation, AB 181**

      First elected officers, powers before incorporation becomes effective, AB 663**

      Hi-tech learning center, appropriation for construction, AB 39

      Motor vehicle branch office, establishment, SB 10

      North Lyon fire protection district, continuation, boundaries, AB 663**

      Regional transportation commission, appointment, AB 534**

FERTILIZERS AND AGRICULTURAL MINERALS

      Enforcement of laws, field agents' authority to stop vehicles, AB 560**

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

      Advisory subcommittee

             Abolished, SB 538

             Appropriation, SB 277†

      Perinatal substance abuse, public information program, SB 422

      Sign regarding consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, posting by food establishments, SB 277

FICTITIOUS NAMES (See NAMES)

FIDUCIARIES

      Business license fee, increase, Initiative Petition

      Voting of stock, SB 51*, SB 577**

FINANCE, STATE BOARD OF

      Capital improvement projects, issuance of bonds, SB 584**

      Housing division, approval of agreements, SB 552**

      Investment policies of state treasurer, review, approval, SB 488

      Lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, powers and duties, AB 567**

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (See BANKS AND BANKING; CREDIT UNIONS; SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS; THRIFT COMPANIES)

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

FINES (See also ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS)

      Air pollution control programs, AB 284, AB 546

      Alcohol and birth defects, failure to post warning sign, SB 277†

      Animal control ordinances, violations, SB 150**

      Athletes' agents, unlawful acts, AB 253*

      Bonds of certain parolees or probationers, deductions for unpaid fines, AB 584

      Campaign practices, filing late reports, SB 565

      Child abuse or neglect, wrongful disclosure of confidential information, AB 248**

      Clean-burning fuel, violations, SB 478†

      Collection agencies, unlicensed operation, AB 335*

      Common-interest communities, prohibited acts, SB 421

      Contractors, violations, AB 620**

      County recorders, willful violations, AB 568**

      Delinquent payments, procedures for collection, AB 106, AB 314**

      Electric utilities or alternative sellers, violations, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Employment discrimination relating to dress codes, SB 23

      Garbage and rubbish, unlawful disposal, SB 424*

      Guides, violations, AB 410

      Health benefits, associations of self-insured private employers providing, violations, SB 28

      Health care independent review organizations, violations, SB 320†

      Health insurers, failure to reimburse providers in timely manner, SB 99*

      Helicopters, violation of Clark County ordinances, AB 490†

      Industrial insurers, delays in payment of compensation, SB 209

      Initiative or referendum petitions, violations, SB 297†, AB 443†

      Installment loan companies, violations, SB 330*

      Insurance transactions, unlawful acts, AB 618*

      Internet pharmacies, unlawful acts, SB 397**

      Interpreters for deaf persons, unlicensed practice, SB 245*

      Intoxicating liquors, tax violations, AB 669

      Limousine drivers, violations, SB 270, SB 576

      Milk and cream distributors, delinquent assessments, SB 505**

      Minors

             Cigarette sales to minors via Internet, SB 551**

             Employment violations involving minors under 16, AB 74**

             False representation of age to obtain tobacco products, AB 25

      Mortgage companies, violations, SB 330*

      Motor vehicle damage appraisers, unlicensed practice, AB 618*

      Motor vehicles, penalties for unregistered vehicles, AB 474†

      Occupational safety, serious violations, SB 314

      Open meeting laws, violations, AB 225†

      Ordinance violations, civil penalty in lieu of criminal penalty, AB 92**

      Outfitters, violations, AB 410

      Pharmacists and pharmacies, violations, SB 544*

      Political action committees, failure to register, AB 227*

      Prepaid funeral and burial contracts, unlicensed sale, AB 618*

      Public officers, financial disclosure violations, SB 466*

      Public works, violations, SB 560**

      Real property sales, failure of seller to disclose certain information, AB 366

      Resident agents, unlawful acts, AB 617

      Sexually oriented businesses, kickbacks to taxi, limo or bus drivers, AB 627†

      Student loan recipients, infractions, AB 311†

      Taxicab motor carriers, violations by drivers, SB 270, SB 576

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, AB 337**

      Third-party administrators, violations, SB 28

      Traffic citations (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Viatical settlements, violations, AB 618*

      Water systems, public

             Violations by suppliers, AB 200**

             Waste of water by customers, AB 97

FINGERPRINTING

      Charter school governing board members, SB 399†

      Driver education schools, operators and instructors, SB 523**

      Limousine drivers, SB 270, SB 576

      Prisons, department of, appropriation for electronic system, SB 296

      Real estate instructors, AB 541

      Relatives requesting certain supportive assistance, SB 278, AB 15*

      Residential pool and spa contractors, employees of, SB 216†

      School personnel, fingerprinting as condition of reemployment, AB 660**

      Societies for prevention of animal cruelty, applicants for arrest authority, AB 419*

      Taxicab motor carriers, drivers, SB 270, SB 576

      Welfare division employees, appropriation for costs, AB 530**

      Work permits, applicants, AB 445, AB 466**

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, SB 191**

      Assault or battery of volunteer firemen by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, SB 31*

      Carson City, appropriation for northern Nevada regional training facility, SB 41

      Emergency services, transport and care of sick or injured persons, AB 488**

      False reports of emergency, recovery of response costs, AB 399**

      Impact fees, financing of fire station projects, AB 458**

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Laser pointers, unlawful to direct light at fireman, AB 24

      License plates for firefighters, issuance, use of fees, SB 257**

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Retirement (See also PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

             Service years required to retire at any age, SB 11, SB 349**, AB 356

      Sirens and lights, use by emergency vehicles, SB 521*

      Wildland fires in 2000, firefighters commended, ACR 14‡

FIRE MARSHAL, STATE

      Attorney general, cooperation in investigations, AB 135**

      Fireworks, regulation, AB 482†

      Hazardous materials section, creation, SB 141†

      Hazardous materials, use of revenue derived from fees and surcharges, SB 141†

      License plates for firefighters, use of money to train volunteers, SB 257**

      Police officer, inclusion in definition for purposes of certain benefits, AB 289**

      Public safety, department of, part of, SB 481**

      Study of division duties and funding, SB 141

      Wildland fires in 2000, firefighters commended, ACR 14‡

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      County fire protection districts

             Accounts, bills and demands, payment procedures, AB 252**

             Bonds, authority to issue, AB 252**

             District fire emergency fund, maximum balance, credit of excess, AB 252**

      Emergency services, transport and care of sick or injured persons, AB 488**

      North Lyon fire protection district, continuation, boundaries, AB 663**

      Regional fire protection districts, formation in certain counties, AB 648

FIRE SERVICES STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMITTEE

      Study of fire marshal division, duties, SB 141

FIRE SERVICES, STATE BOARD OF

      Study of fire marshal division, duties, SB 141

FIREARMS (See also CONCEALED WEAPONS)

      Clark County shooting range

             Appropriation, AB 2

             Federal land, release of parcel for development urged, AJR 6‡

      Correctional officers of department of prisons, exemption from laws, SB 233**

      Ex-felons, penalties for possession of firearms, AB 368

      Laser scopes, unlawful acts, AB 24

      Prisoners, possession unlawful, AB 330

      School violence, actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

      Schools, powers and duties following violations by pupils, SB 115**, SB 305†

FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION, NEVADA STATE

      License plates for firefighters, consultations, SB 257**

FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION

      Equipment for suppression of forest fires, appropriation, AB 510**

      False reports of emergency, recovery of response costs, AB 399**

      Fire suppression systems, installation urged, SCR 51‡

      Interior materials and furnishings, building codes to govern fire safety, AB 467

      Regional strike teams for fire suppression, creation, appropriation, SB 158

      Restitution for costs of suppression of fires caused by fireworks, AB 482†

      Seed bank coordinator, position created, duties, SB 160

      Wildland fires in 2000, firefighters commended, ACR 14‡

FIREWORKS

      Ballot question regarding adoption of law, AB 482†

      Death, injury or property damage caused by use, presumptions, AB 482

      Liability for unlawful storage or use, AB 482†

      Local regulations, AB 482†

      Restitution for costs of suppression of fires caused by fireworks, AB 482†

      State fire marshal, duties, AB 482†

FISCAL ANALYSIS DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

FISH AND FISHING

      Guides and outfitters, regulation, licensing board, AB 410

      Licenses

             Form and period of validity, AB 199**

             Lost, stolen or destroyed licenses, issuance of duplicate, AB 199*

             Suspension for delinquent fees or taxes owed state, AB 314**

      Trout stamps, fees, provision via Internet, AB 199**

FISH AND GAME, DEPARTMENT OF

      Division of wildlife redesignated as department, SB 30

      Predatory animals, appropriation for management, SB 30

FLEAS

      Diseases transmittable by fleas, control programs required, AB 472

FLOOD CONTROL

      Battle Mountain, appropriation, AB 185

FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Amendments to master plan, procedures, SB 267*

      Local improvements for drainage control, authorized expenditures, SB 267*

      Protection of public or private property or relocation of structures, authorized expenditures, SB 267*

      State facilities, compliance with master plan required, SB 267†

FOOD AND DRUGS, COMMISSIONER OF

      Dairy products, duties, transfer of certain authority to dairy commission, SB 505**

FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (See also PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

      Alcohol consumption during pregnancy, posting of sign required, SB 277

      Bake sales, exemptions from laws, exceptions, SB 352**

      Cosmetological establishments, sale of food or beverages, AB 551*

      Food handlers, definition, SB 352**

      Food prepared at home and given away, exemption from laws, SB 352**

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

      Wholesale dealers of nonalcoholic beverages excluded from definition, SB 352†

FORECAST COUNCIL

      Creation, powers and duties, AB 19

FORECLOSURE (See also LIENS)

      Deeds of trust and installment sales contracts, procedures, SB 134

      Unfair lending practice regarding home loan, effect on foreclosure sale, AB 447

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

      Cosmetology licensing examinations, offering in foreign languages, SB 153*

      Schools (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Alternative assessment programs, mastery diplomas, SB 495, AB 319†

            Educational programs, funding, AB 409

             Grants for teachers to obtain endorsements, appropriation, AB 251

FORENSIC LABORATORIES

      Convicted persons, genetic marker testing, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 354, AB 489*

FORESTRY, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

FORFEITURES

      Aircraft, transfer to Civil Air Patrol, SB 129

      Bail, AB 401

      Currency, deposit following seizure, SB 36*

      Immediate precursors of controlled substances, illegal acts involving, AB 387

      Internet pharmacies, unlawful acts, SB 397**

      Medical marijuana, restrictions, AB 453*

      Parolees or probationers moving out-of-state, surety bonds, AB 584

      School districts, distribution of proceeds of forfeited property, SB 36*, SB 388

      Standard of proof, SB 36*

FOSTER CARE

      Account to assist persons formerly in foster care, creation, sources, AB 94*

      Age of children in group homes, maximum, AB 343

      Approval or denial of applications, notice, AB 336†

      Child and family services division, duties relating to applicants, AB 336†

      County agencies in Clark and Washoe, duties, appropriation, AB 343, AB 512

      County program to provide continuity of care, continuation, AB 343

      Information to be provided foster parents, AB 248**, AB 336†

      Medicaid coverage of young adults leaving system, study urged, ACR 10‡

      Mental health consortiums, representation, AB 343

      Nevada commission on children and families, creation, SB 58

      Property damaged by foster children

             Compensation to providers, establishment of program, SB 80

             Joint liability of state, AB 141

      Protective custody, requirements for plan for permanent placement, AB 248**

      Voluntary provision of care to certain children, applicability of laws, AB 343

FRANCHISES

      Counties, franchises for governmental services, AB 537†

      Telecommunications service or interactive computer service providers, SB 569**

      Towns, franchises for governmental services, AB 537*

FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

      Agents, licensing fees, AB 618*

      Claims, approval and payment, AB 36

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, AB 452*

      Legislation mandating coverage, fiscal reports, SB 169

      Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, SB 99*

      Prescription drug coverage (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Reimbursement, information provided to insured or practitioners, AB 123†

      Specialists, use by insureds, reimbursement, AB 123†

FRAUD (See also FALSE PRETENSES AND REPRESENTATIONS)

      Consumer fraud, award of costs and fees in actions relating to, AB 204*

      Insurance fraud (See INSURANCE)

      Welfare fraud, parental liability for benefits received by dependent child, SB 369

FREE SPEECH

      SLAPP suits, immunities, AB 435

FREON

      Use, sale and manufacture authorized, AB 132

FRONTIER AND RURAL HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT

      Enactment, appropriations, SB 403

FUEL CELLS (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Licensing examinations, SB 281**

FUNERAL DIRECTORS, EMBALMERS AND OPERATORS OF CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES, BOARD OF

      Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

      Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

      Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

      State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

FUNERALS

      Prepaid contracts, licensing fees, unlawful acts, AB 618*

      Reciprocal beneficiaries, responsibility for burial, AB 496

      Sales and use tax exemption for funeral supplies, AB 480

      Victims of crime, limit on compensation for funeral expenses removed, SB 282**

                                                                     G

GABBS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Charter amendments

             Animal control, authority, AB 208†

             List of registered voters, AB 637†

             Quorum of governing body, SB 329†

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425†

      Disincorporation, SB 472**

GAME WARDENS

      Outfitters and guides licensing board, representation, AB 410

GAMING

      Airport transfer services, exemption from regulation, SB 576

      Bingo games

             Charitable bingo games, persons under 21 prohibited, SB 101

             Senior facilities, exclusion of games from gaming laws, SB 101

      Do-not-compete agreements, enforceability, SB 511

      Employees

             Criminal history records, dissemination to employers, AB 331

             Labor organizations, regulation of personnel, AB 466**

             Work permits

                   Issuance and validity of permits for gaming business, AB 445

                   Nongaming employees, issuance, appeals, SB 256

                   Statewide permits, issuance, fees, AB 466**

      Enterprise districts

             Application for designation of district, notice requirements, AB 553*

             Standards for designation, SB 171

      Findings of suitability of beneficial owners of corporations, AB 466**, AB 578

      Gaming devices

             Interactive gaming components, licensure of manufacturers, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

             Manufacturer defined, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

             Removal of device following suspension or revocation of approval, SB 100*

             Slot machines, payment of jackpots regardless of malfunction, SB 100†

      Gaming tokens of State of Nevada, minting authorized, issuance by nonrestricted licensees, AB 456

      Grocery stores, smoking in gaming areas prohibited, penalty, AB 168

      Gross revenue defined, AB 466**, AB 578

      International gaming salons, licensing and regulation, SB 283**

      Internet gaming

             Interactive gaming, licensure, regulation, taxation, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

             Study by gaming policy committee, SB 419

      License fees, state

             Ballot questions relating to increase based on gross revenue, SB 104

             Increase based on gross revenue, amount, SB 105

             Overpayments, interest on refunds, AB 466**, AB 578

      Limited-liability companies, information required for state licensing, SB 283**

      Lottery operated by state, authorization, AJR 11

      National Collegiate and Amateur Athletic Protection Act, passage urged, AJR 2‡

      Pari-mutuel wagering, use of license fees for horse racing purses, AB 449

      Problem gambling

             Programs for prevention and treatment, SB 335

             Study by gaming policy committee, SB 419

      Railroad gaming, licensing and regulation, AB 448

      Resort hotels (See RESORT HOTELS)

      Smoking and nonsmoking areas, designation, AB 159

      Sports books, opposition to enactment of federal legislation repealing state's authority expressed, AJR 2‡

      Study of gaming issues by gaming policy committee, SB 419

GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Interactive gaming, regulation, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

      International gaming salons, regulation, SB 283**

      Investigative fund designated enterprise fund, SB 202**

      Railroad gaming, regulation, AB 448

      Work permits, duties, AB 445, AB 466**

GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE

      Employees, salaries, AB 673**

      Interactive gaming, regulation, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

      International gaming salons, regulation, SB 283**

      Investigative fund designated enterprise fund, SB 202**

      Removal of gaming devices from establishments, authority to order, SB 100*

      Work permits, duties, AB 445, AB 466**

GAMING POLICY COMMITTEE

      Membership, SB 335

      Study of gaming issues, duties, SB 419

GANGS, CRIMINAL

      School violence, actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS

      Body shops, applicability of garagemen's laws, AB 171*

      Inspection stations

             Applicability of garagemen's laws, AB 171*

             Ignition and fuel systems, authority to install, repair and adjust, AB 258

      Registration

             Fees, waiver, AB 171*

             Revocation, grounds, AB 171*

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, AB 162*

GARBAGE AND REFUSE

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, AB 92†

      Unlawful disposal

             Control program, establishment in larger counties, SB 424*

             Hearing officers or boards, enforcement duties, SB 424*

             Nonprofit entities, authority to monitor or clean up, SB 424*

             Penalties, SB 424*, AB 442**

             Subpoena powers of certain governmental entities, SB 424*

GARDENERS

      Compensation for overtime, SB 136

GARNISHMENT

      Fees for service of process, AB 94*

      Garnishee interrogatories, submission of answers to sheriff required, amount of judgment for failure to answer limited, AB 62*

GAS COMPANIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

GASOHOL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

GASOLINE

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Diesel fuel (See DIESEL FUEL)

      Taxation (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Theft, penalty, AB 162*

GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION

      Support of state government, AB 672**

GENERAL AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES

      Agencies of state government, SB 586**

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Electric light and power districts

             Liens on tenant property or guaranties by landlord for provision of service prohibited, AB 104

             Public utilities commission, regulation, SB 425**

      Incline Village, nominations for Washoe fair and recreation board, SB 350†

      Regulation of utilities by public utilities commission, SB 425**

      Services provided to certain dwelling units without charge to owners, fees authorized, AB 430*

GENETIC TESTING

      Convicted persons, testing for genetic markers, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

      Death penalty, analysis of certain evidence, post-conviction relief, AB 354

      Legislative study of availability, cost and use, SB 254, ACR 21

      Parentage, use of genetic tests to determine, SB 369, AB 54**

GENOA, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Settlement, sesquicentennial recognized, SCR 39‡

      "Snowshoe" Thompson commemorated and committee commended, SCR 49‡

GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

GLAUCOMA

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, SB 545, AB 453*

GOATS (See LIVESTOCK)

GOLF COURSES

      Property tax exemption for course located on public property and used in connection with for-profit business, SB 82

GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX

      Vehicle privilege tax redesignated as, SB 59**

GOVERNOR

      Appointments made by

             Anatomical gifts, advisory committee on, AB 497†

             Catastrophic leave, committee on, AB 285**

             Children and families, Nevada commission on, SB 58

             College savings plans board of trustees, AB 554**

             Common-interest communities, commission for, SB 421†

             Community-based services for persons with disabilities, task force for, SB 486

             Compensation of public officers, commission to review, AB 606†

             Comstock historic district commission, AB 102*

             Construction education, commission on, AB 620**

             Constructional defect commission, SB 310

             Criminal justice, advisory committee on, SB 286

             Developmental services commission, SB 364

             Education, commission on professional standards in, AB 222

             Education, state board of, AB 357

             Emergency management, office of, director, SB 306

             Employee-management relations, board for, AB 478

             Employment of persons with disabilities, committee on, SB 175†

             Energy, office, of, director, AB 661**

             Equal pay commission, SB 85†

             Equalization, state board of, AB 205

             Expenditure technical advisory committee, AB 19

             Fair pay commission for state employees, SB 85

             Forecast council, AB 19

             Gaming tokens, advisory committee on, AB 456

             Historical records advisory board, SB 541**

             Human resources advisory council, SB 538

             Indian affairs department, executive director, SB 365

             Indian commission, Nevada, SB 365

             Information technology commission, AB 367

             Intermediate appellate court, judges, AJR 12‡, AJR 22 of the 70th session

             Interpreters, board of, SB 245†

             Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, SB 194**

             Labor relations for state employees, board for, AB 89

             Landscape architecture, board of, AB 310**

             Long-term care, advisory task force on, SB 402†

             Massage therapists, board of, AB 625

             Medical use of marijuana, state commission, SB 545

             Mortgage industry commission, AB 324†

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, AB 195**

             Nursing, advisory committee to promote profession, AB 378†

             Outfitters and guides licensing board, AB 410

             Pain management issues, state committee on, SB 371

             Personal assistance for persons with functional disabilities, advisory committee, SB 174**

             Private investigator's licensing board, AB 492

             Prostate cancer, task force on, SB 318**

             Public safety, department of, director, SB 481**

             Public utilities commission, AB 661*

             Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, AB 661**

             Resident agents' board, state, AB 617

             Residential construction sites, panel for advisement on inspections at, SB 314

             Revenue technical advisory committee, AB 19

             Salaries of elected officers, citizens' commission, AJR 14

             Science, engineering and technology, office of, director, SB 401**, SB 562

             Statue of Sarah Winnemucca, committee for creation of, AB 267**

             Superintendent of public instruction, SB 128

             Tax policy, task force on, ACR 42

             V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction of, SB 334**

      Budget (See also STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

             Date for submission of agency budgets, setting, SB 480†

             Forecast council, creation, powers and duties, AB 19

             Insurance fraud investigation program, receipt of proposed budget, AB 134**

             Requests for projections and estimates, SB 480†, AB 19

             Time for submission of budget to legislature, AJR 5 of the 69th session

      Clark County health system, nomination of directors, SB 290

      Consumer health assistance, office of

             Duties, SB 320, AB 422

             Hospital patients, bureau for, creation, SB 573**, AB 559

      Economic development, coordination of efforts urged, SCR 10‡

      Emergency management, office of, creation, duties, SB 306

      Employment of persons with disabilities, committee on, duties, SB 175**

      Energy, office of, creation, AB 661**

      Environmentally sensitive areas, protection programs, duties, SB 410

      Governor-elect, budgeting for certain transitional expenses, SB 144*

      Industrial insurance, proclamation regarding subsequent injury fund, AB 322

      Information technology commission, chairman, AB 367

      Lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, approval, AB 567**

      Military, office of the (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Mortgage industry commission, approval of budget, AB 324†

      Public works board, removal of manager or members, AB 414**, AB 428**

      Reports, receipt

             Charter schools, SB 399†

             Children and families, Nevada commission on, SB 58

             Community-based services for persons with disabilities, task force for, SB 486

             Compensation, committee to review, AB 606†

             Consumer health assistance, office of, SB 320, AB 422

             Early childhood education programs, SB 585**

             Early literacy intervention program, SB 585**

             Economic forum, SB 480†

             Educational technology, SB 427**

             Energy status in state, AB 661†

             Equal pay commission, SB 85†

             Fair pay commission for state employees, SB 85

             Forecast council, AB 19

             Health insurance, mandatory benefits, AB 206

             Hearing tests for newborns, SB 308, AB 250*

             Internet commerce, AB 623

             Juvenile justice system, disparate treatment of minorities, SB 232†

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation, AB 661**

             Medical care for Medicaid, indigent and low-income patients, SB 377†

             Nevada alliance for defense, energy and business, SB 404

             Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, AB 661**

             Residential construction sites, occupational safety inspections, SB 314

             School accountability program, SB 165**, AB 127

             SenioRx advisory committee, AB 543

             SenioRx program, SB 539**

             State treasurer, SB 489**

             Teacher education loan program, AB 311†, AB 613†

             University system, lobbying activities, AB 326†

             Weed control grant program, SB 13

             Whistleblowers, findings of hearing officers, SB 96

      Salary, AB 606†, AJR 14

      School violence, emergency assistance from state agencies, SB 289**

      Science, engineering and technology office transferred to, SB 401**, SB 562

      Senior option prescription program, proclamation, SB 539**

      Special sessions of legislature, calling, SJR 3, AJR 5 of the 69th session

      Tax policy, task force on, creation, ACR 42

      Youth advisory council, duties, SB 367**

GRAFFITI

      Cultural resources, establishment of stewardship program, AB 230

      Nonresidential property, order for removal of graffiti by owner, effect of failure to comply, AB 571**

      Preservation of neighborhoods, adoption of ordinances authorized, AB 131†

      Residential property, removal of graffiti by county, AB 571**

GRAND JURIES

      Mileage fee of jurors, AB 108**

      Summoning by petition, procedure, penalty for misrepresentations, AB 108**

      Witnesses, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, SB 32**

GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN

      Adoption of child of minor parent, preferences for placement, SB 21

      Assistance programs regarding guardianship of certain children, SB 278, AB 15*

      Nevada commission on children and families, creation, SB 58

      Visitation rights, SB 25**, AB 34

GRANTS

      Airports, landing areas or air navigation facilities owned by local entities, SB 26*

      Arts challenge grants, appropriation, AB 672**

      Child care improvement program, Las Vegas, appropriation, AB 215

      Community corrections partnership block grant, study of effectiveness, SB 287

      Community services block grants, administration, SB 112**

      Construction education programs, AB 620**

      Domestic violence, account for aid to victims, use, AB 583

      Education

             Achievement tests, administration on weekends, AB 319†

             Alternative placement of pupils with disciplinary problems, AB 319†

             Coordinator of requests, creation of position, SB 346

             Early childhood education and family literacy programs, AB 416

             Las Vegas, latchkey programs, AB 116

             Libraries

                   Books, purchasing, SB 196**

                   On-line resources, acquisition of licenses, SB 385, SB 427**

             Nurses, increase in number per district, AB 409

             Parental involvement in education, programs to promote, AB 57

             Psychologists, increase in number per district, AB 409

             Teachers, educational expenses, SB 140, SB 148, AB 251, AB 409

             Technology equipment and training, SB 427**

      Housing division, powers, SB 552†

      Library collections and equipment requirements, SB 431**

      Parks and wildlife, grants from proposed bond issue, AB 615

      Problem gambling, nonprofit treatment entities, SB 335

      Public lands, legislative committee on, appropriation, SB 162, SB 582

      Respite services, community programs for, SB 206

      Rural health programs, AB 612†

      Tahoe Basin, programs to preserve environment, SB 117, AB 176**

      Teenage pregnancies, programs to reduce rate, SB 367**

      Tourism projects, program created, SB 583**

      Water system improvements, amount of bond issue for grants, AB 549**

      Weeds, local treatment and control programs, SB 13

GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS

      Private lands, fencing requirements, liability for trespass, SB 532

      Public lands generally (See PUBLIC LANDS)

      Sale of home or improved lot adjacent to open range, disclosures, SB 16**

GREAT BASIN COLLEGE (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

GREAT BASIN HERITAGE AREA PARTNERSHIP

      Appropriation, AB 268

GROCERY STORES (See also PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

      Cigarette vending machines, prohibitions against placement, AB 168

      Smoking prohibited, penalty, AB 168

GROSS MISDEMEANORS (See also CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS)

      Alcohol, providing to minors, AB 16

      Animals, instigating or witnessing fighting, keeping place used for fights, SB 62**

      Athletes' agents, unlawful acts, AB 253*

      Candidates for office required to file declaration of arrests, SB 98

      Chambers of commerce as insurers, fraudulent acts, AB 425

      Cigarettes

             Contraband cigarettes, unlawful acts, SB 527†

             Sales to minors via Internet, SB 551†

      Collection agencies, violations, AB 335*

      Cruelty to animals, SB 62**

      Dairy animals, keeping in unhealthy conditions, SB 62†

      Garbage and rubbish, unlawful disposal, SB 424*, AB 442**

      Horse-drawn vehicles, unjustifiably running horses on highway, SB 62†

      Internet, unlawful acts, SB 551**

      Intoxicating liquor, provision to minors via Internet, SB 551†

      Judicial retirement system, false statements to obtain benefits, AB 232

      Laser pointers, unlawful acts, AB 24

      Luring child with use of Internet, SB 551**

      Marijuana, certain offenses, AB 453*

      Motor carriers, unauthorized operation, SB 270, SB 576†

      Nevada Tax Fairness and Quality School Funding Accountability Act, violations, Initiative Petition

      Off-road vehicle registrations, false information in application, SB 220

      Outfitters or guides, unlicensed operation, AB 410

      Public lands, unlawful use, management or disposal, SB 340, AB 391†

      Real estate licensees, violations, SB 186

      Residential pool and spa contractors, violations, SB 216**

      School police officers, authority, SB 103

      School violence, threats, SB 148, AB 319

      Sealing of records, AB 328**

      Time share managers, unregistered practice, SB 261*

      Tow cars, unauthorized operation, SB 270, SB 576†

GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Assisted living facility included in definition, SB 74*

      Bingo games in senior facilities, exclusion from gaming laws, SB 101

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

      Licenses, grounds for revocation, AB 444**

      Location, authority of city or county to control, AB 395**

      Visitation rights, AB 550*

GUARDIANS AND WARDS

      Abused or neglected children, permanent placement with guardian, AB 577

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, acquisition on behalf of minor wards, AB 173**

      Education (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Controlled substance violations by pupils, consent decrees, SB 305†

             Handicapped pupils, reports of use of restraints, SB 116†

             Report of guardian involvement in education, adoption and use of form, SB 73

             Violence in schools

                   Network programs and other actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

                   Representation on committees to develop response plans, SB 289**

      Minor wards

             Attorney representing child, participation in proceedings, AB 429**

             Entertainment industry, tutoring of minor wards, SB 236**

             Special guardians for minors signing certain contracts, appointment, SB 47

             Standing of child to appear and comment, AB 429†

      Relatives obtaining guardianship of certain children, supportive assistance programs, SB 278, AB 15*

      Temporary guardians, appointment for certain wards, SB 34*

GUIDES

      Regulation, creation of licensing board, AB 410

                                                                     H

HABITUAL CRIMINALS

      DUI offenders, penalties, AB 316, AB 464

      Programs for alcohol or drug abuse treatment, offenders ineligible, AB 574*

HALFWAY HOUSES

      Licenses, grounds for revocation, AB 444**

      Location, authority of city or county to control, AB 395**

      Re-entry programs for offenders or parolees, establishment, SB 519**

      Regulation of facilities for drug or alcohol abuse, SB 300**, SB 319*

HANDICAPPED PERSONS

      Adoption of children with special needs

             Court costs and fees, reduction and waiver, AB 535*

             Evaluations, financial assistance, AB 336*

             Medical assistance, appropriation, SB 120

      Assistive devices for independent living, appropriation, SB 477**

      Common-interest communities, restrictions on accessibility improvements prohibited, SB 421

      Developmental services commission, creation, SB 364

      Disabled veterans (See VETERANS)

      Education (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, procedures, AB 319

             Alternative assessment program, issuance of mastery diplomas, AB 319†

             Americans with Disabilities Act, compliance, reports, SB 305†, AB 499**

             Disciplinary action against pupils, requirements, AB 319

             Ratio of pupils with disabilities in regular education classrooms, AB 416

             Restraints, review and reports of use, SB 116†

             Teachers of pupils with disabilities, salary increase, SB 69

      Elections, voting rights, assistance to be provided, AB 295*

      Employment

             Business tax, credit for employment of disabled persons, SB 92

             Committee on employment of persons with disabilities, duties, SB 175**

             Discrimination based on certain medical conditions prohibited, penalty, SB 23

             Medical assistance program for employees ineligible for Medicaid, SB 207**

             Public purchasing contracts, exemption from bidding requirements, establishment of programs, SB 175**, AB 649**

             State employees, certain discrimination provisions repealed, AB 386†

             Unlawful employment practices, limitation of actions extended, AB 194

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Health or well-being, programs to improve, SB 167†, SB 539**

      Highway construction, expansion of work force diversity urged, ACR 37‡

      Interpreters for hearing-impaired persons, licensing and regulation, SB 245*

      Legislative study of state program for providing services, SCR 32

      Long-term strategic plan for health services, development, AB 513**

      Mentally ill persons (See MENTALLY ILL PERSONS)

      Mentally retarded persons (See MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS)

      Motor carriers, discriminatory conduct by drivers prohibited, SB 270, SB 576

      Nevada association for the handicapped, appropriation, SB 325

      Parking spaces and signs

             Applicability and enforcement of laws, SB 374**

             Disabled veterans, use of spaces, AB 643**

      Personal assistance, community-based programs to provide, SB 174**

      Prescriptions, extension of coverage to, study, SB 167

      Respite services, establishment of community programs, grants, SB 206

      Service animals, penalty for death or injury to, SB 62**

      State parks, issuance of free permits, AB 80

      Task force for community-based services, creation, duties, appropriation, SB 486

      Taxicab transportation, establishment of program in Clark County, SB 119**

      Toilet facilities in public buildings, Braille signs required, SB 324*

      Wheelchair lifts, regulation of installation, SB 337*

HANTAVIRUS (See also COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

      Rodents, control of diseases transmitted by, AB 472

 

HARASSMENT

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Common-interest communities, prohibited acts, SB 421†

      Protective orders, deferral and assessment of fees, assistance in filing and responding, AB 82**

      Schools, harassment prohibited, AB 459*

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, AB 337**

      Venue, where offense committed, AB 400*

      Whistleblowers (See WHISTLEBLOWERS)

      Workplace, orders for protection against harassment, AB 370*

HAWTHORNE, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      National Guard armory renovation, appropriation, SB 322

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

      Chlorofluorocarbons, possession and use authorized, AB 132

      Conditional use permits, notice requirements, AB 553*

      Consultants, exemption from certification, SB 327*

      Contingency account for hazardous materials, sources, use, SB 141†

      Fire marshal division, state

             Fees and surcharges derived from permits, use, SB 141†

             Hazardous materials section, creation, SB 141†

      License plates for support of history of atomic testing, issuance, SB 264, AB 643*

      Transportation

             Federal regulations, compliance, SB 327*

             Populated areas, unlawful to transport within certain distance, SB 361

             Public safety, department of, duties, SB 481**

             Wide vehicles, prohibited uses, AB 644

      Yucca Mountain

             Alternate transportation routes, designation urged, SJR 4

             Environmental impact statement, preparation urged, SJR 11

             Nevada protection account, creation, appropriation, use, SB 494**

             Safety precautions, implementation urged, SJR 10

             State disapproval of selection as waste site formally expressed, SJR 6‡

             Transportation and storage of waste and nuclear fuel, requirements and  restrictions, SB 361

HEAD START

      Clark County, appropriation, AB 416

HEALTH

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine for danger to public health, AB 631**

      Clark County health system for medically indigent, creation, SB 290

      Dental hygiene, authority to practice public health, SB 208**

      Diseases (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES; DISEASES)

      Environmental contamination, investigation, AB 630†

      Fund for a healthy Nevada (See HEALTHY NEVADA, TASK FORCE FOR A)

      Long-term strategic plans, development, AB 513**

      Managed care (See MANAGED CARE)

      Maternal and child health (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH)

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Medical bills (See MEDICAL BILLS)

      Medical facilities (See COUNTY HOSPITALS; HOSPITALS; MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Nevada commission on children and families, creation, SB 58

      Occupational health (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

      Ordinances on public health, authority of county commissioners, AB 92†

      Providers of health care (See specific profession)

      Rural health care (See RURAL HEALTH CARE)

      Schools, promotion of health, wellness, physical fitness and good nutrition, SB 107

      SenioRx program (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Trust fund for public health

             Interest, use to provide loans to nursing students, AB 378**

             Investments, SB 487**, SB 488

      Uninsured families

             Federally qualified community health centers, appropriation, AB 350

             Nevada health account for uninsured families, creation, appropriation, AB 603

             Report regarding health services for uninsured children, SB 469

HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND POLICY, DIVISION OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH CARE RECORDS (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

HEALTH CLUBS

      Bond, letter of credit or deposit, amount, use, AB 627*

      Certificates of registration, expiration, renewal, AB 627*

HEALTH DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS

      Air pollution control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Bake sales, regulation, exemptions, SB 352**

      Communicable diseases of rodents or arthropods, control, AB 472

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, duties, AB 173**, AB 471

      Emergency medical services, issuance of certain permits, AB 488**

      Environmental contamination, investigation, AB 630†

      Signs regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy, duties, SB 277†

      Solid waste, subpoena powers regarding unlawful disposal, SB 424*

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

      Claims, approval and payment, SB 99*, AB 36

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

      Denial of coverage, time for notice to insured, SB 320†

      Dental care, coverage of minors, SB 111

      Dispute resolution, duties of external review organizations, SB 320, AB 422

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, AB 452*

      Indigent parents or adult children, coverage, AB 425

      Legislation mandating coverage, fiscal reports, SB 169

      Mandatory benefits, provisions repealed, AB 206

      Mastectomy, coverage, AB 206, AB 618*

      Newborns, coverage for hearing tests, AB 250†

      PKU and similar conditions, coverage, AB 123†

      Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, SB 99*

      Prescription drug coverage (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Reimbursement, provision of information to insured or practitioner, AB 123†

      Specialists, use by insureds, reimbursement, AB 123†

HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF

      Cancer

             Reporting system, reduction of fees assessed to health facilities, AB 630†

             State plan, development, AB 75

      Capital expenditures for certain health facilities, duties, SB 328

      Dairy products, duties, transfer of certain authority to dairy commission, SB 505**

      Dentistry, appointment of state dental health officers, SB 208**

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, duties, AB 173**, AB 471

      Environmental contamination investigations, regulations, AB 630†

      Halfway houses for drug and alcohol abusers, regulation, SB 300**, SB 319**

      Hearing tests for newborns, duties, SB 308, AB 250**

      Mobile units as medical facilities, regulation, SB 483**

      Putative father registry, regulations, SB 295

      Refractive laser surgery facilities, regulation, SB 483**

HEALTHY NEVADA, TASK FORCE FOR A

      Chairman and vice chairman, selection, SB 539**

      Fund for a healthy Nevada

             Administrative costs, payment, SB 539**

             Allocations and appropriations, SB 539**, SB 586**

             Assistive living programs for senior citizens, SB 539†

             Health or well-being, programs to improve, SB 167†, SB 539**

             Investments, SB 487†, SB 488

             Senior option prescription program, SB 545

             SenioRx program, SB 167, SB 239, SB 539**, AB 543, AB 544

             State agencies and political subdivisions, grants to, SB 539**

      SenioRx advisory board, receipt of reports, duties, AB 543, AB 544

HEARING AID SPECIALISTS

      Board of hearing aid specialists

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

HEARING-IMPAIRED PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

HEARINGS DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEARSAY (See also EVIDENCE; WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

      Statement of unavailable declarant concerning threat or infliction of physical injury, admissibility, AB 397

HELICOPTERS (See also AIRCRAFT AND AIRLINES)

      Noise abatement in Clark County, ordinances, advisory committee, AB 490*

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, AB 245*, AB 627*

HELMETS

      Motorcycles, helmet requirement limited, AB 88

HENDERSON, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexations, inclusion of certain property required, AB 101*

      Charter amendments

             Animal control, authority, AB 208†

             Municipal judges, election, salary, term, senior judge, AB 180**

             Quorum of governing body, SB 329**

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Community services program for mentally ill, homeless adults, AB 346

      Energy conservation provisions in building codes, adoption, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Local government tax distribution account, allocations, AB 653

HEPATITIS (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

HI-TECH LEARNING CENTERS

      Fernley and Yerington, appropriation, AB 39

      Great Basin College, appropriation, AB 5

      North Las Vegas, appropriation, AB 589

      Western Nevada community college, Douglas County, appropriation, AB 280

HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Central repository (See CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS)

      Las Vegas facility, appropriation for wiring and furniture, SB 476

      Public safety, department of, part of, SB 481**

      Railroad safety, powers and duties, AB 376

      Salaries

             Formula to calculate, inclusion in department budget, SB 84†

             Increased, SB 84**

      School violence, duties regarding plans for crisis management, SB 289**

      Uniforms, issuance by employer, SB 353

      Unregistered vehicles, additional enforcement procedures, AB 474†

HIGHWAYS AND ROADS

      Annexations by cities in larger counties, inclusion of certain property, AB 101*

      CANAMEX corridor coalition urged to consider certain highway routes, SJR 8

      Emergency system of call boxes along I-15, appropriation, AB 175**

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, AB 105**

      Federal lands, mapping of highways and roads by division of minerals, SB 106

      Hazardous materials, use of wide vehicles to transport prohibited, AB 644

      Juvenile delinquents, community service on or near highway restricted, AB 27**

      Legislative committee on transportation, creation, SB 56††, AB 460†

      Legislative studies

             Construction of highway between Caliente and Mesquite, SCR 9

             Establishment, use and maintenance of certain roads, SCR 5, SCR 8

             Traffic noise in Clark County, abatement, AB 424

      Maps of county roads, filing fees, AB 94*

      Multistate Highway Transportation Agreement, cooperating committee, AB 641**

      Needles Highway, financing of improvements, SB 363, AB 465**

      Public utilities, permits to use or disturb highway, SB 195

      Railroad companies, award of contracts for highway construction, AB 86**

      Railroad crossings, procedures to change, add or eliminate, SB 210†

      Relinquishment of certain state highways to local governments, SB 219†, AB 175†

      Road districts, actions by vote of directors, SB 329**

      Slow-vehicle turnouts, inclusion in highway plans, SB 396*

      Sound barriers along Interstate 515 in Clark County, appropriation, AB 424†

      State highway property, disposal procedure, SB 219**

      State Route 567 and I-80 interchange, inclusion in report of construction and maintenance projects, ACR 6†

      Taxes and fees for construction and maintenance

             Highway projects in adjacent states, SB 363, AB 465**

             Motor vehicle fuel taxes, SB 124**, SB 557**, AB 261

             Rental car fees, AB 460†

      Transportation commissions (See REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS)

      Transportation department (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Work force diversity, efforts commended and expansion urged, ACR 37‡

HISTORIC DISTRICTS

      Comstock (See COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION)

      Establishment within Lyon and Storey counties required, SB 157

HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY

      Belmont courthouse, appropriation for restoration, AB 119

      Comstock cemetery preservation, appropriations, SB 332, AB 610

      Environmentally sensitive areas, programs for protection, SB 410

      Floyd Lamb state park, appropriation for building restoration, AB 269

      Mobile museum of ancient history and archeology, appropriation, AB 85

      Mount Charleston

             Historical marker, placement, SB 360

             National monument, designation urged, SJR 9‡

      Nonprofit organizations' fund raising programs which allow donors to name historic place, authority, AB 102*

      Old Spanish Trail, designation as national trail urged, SJR 14‡

      Statewide monument program, appropriation, SB 433**

      Stewardship program, establishment, AB 230

      Virginia City historical facility, appropriation, SB 332

HISTORIC PRESERVATION, OFFICE OF (See MUSEUMS, LIBRARY AND ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF)

HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, NEVADA TEST SITE (See NEVADA TEST SITE)

HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD

      Composition, SB 541**

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

      Nevada historical society

             Appropriations, SB 248**, SB 360†

             Public records, preservation, SB 541**

             State publications, donation to society, SB 541**

      Nevada museum and historical society, appropriations, SB 248**, SB 434

HIV (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

HOLOCAUST, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON EDUCATION RELATING TO

      Financing, AB 520**

HOME HEALTH CARE

      Assisted-living program for low-income persons, study directed, SB 341

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

      Respite care programs, appropriations, SB 206, SB 342, SB 452

      State employees, insurance coverage for long-term care, SB 343

HOME SCHOOLS

      Charter school classes and activities, participation, SB 292, SB 399**

      Conversion to charter school prohibited, SB 292, SB 399**

      Distance education programs, participation, SB 108, SB 292†, AB 127

HOMELESS PERSONS

      Board to distribute money to shelters, abolishment, SB 110**

      Clark County

             Community resources management division, appropriation, AB 303

             Community services program for mentally ill adults, AB 346

             Nevada partnership for homeless youth, appropriation, AB 139

      Youth shelters, approval and use, immunities from liability, AB 264*

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Advertisements, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 515

      Board of homeopathic medical examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Copy of complaint provided to physician, SB 506

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Legislative declaration, SB 506

      Licenses

             Renewal, notice, SB 506

             Suspension, restoration, fee, SB 506

      Malpractice claims, report to board, SB 506

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

HOMES FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE

      Location, authority of city or county to control, AB 395**

HOMESTEADS

      Exemption from execution, SB 83

      Recording of declarations, requirements regarding legal descriptions, AB 126**

HOMICIDE (See also MANSLAUGHTER; MURDER)

      Malice defined, SB 375

      Reckless driving causing death, penalty, SB 288†

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

HORSE RACING

      Purses, use of portion of certain gaming license fees, AB 449

HORSES (See also LIVESTOCK; WILD HORSES)

      Cruelty to animals (See CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

      Las Vegas, appropriation for equestrian arena, AB 262

      Police animals

             Applicability of laws regarding riding horses in public places, AB 463**

             Maliciously injuring or killing, penalties, SB 62**

             Substantial bodily harm caused by injuring or killing animal, penalty, AB 463†

      Riding or driving on or along highway, duties of approaching drivers, AB 463†

      Rodeos (See RODEOS)

      State animal, mustang designated as, AB 219†

HOSPICE CARE

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

HOSPITAL PATIENTS, OFFICE FOR

      Billed charges by major hospitals, resolution of disputes, SB 484†

      Transfer to office of governor, name changed, SB 573**, AB 559

HOSPITAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS (See NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS)

HOSPITALS (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, SB 191**

      Children's health insurance, training of employees to assist in enrollments, AB 35

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      County hospitals (See COUNTY HOSPITALS)

      District hospital board of trustees, composition, AB 13**

      Emergency patients, legislative study of diversion to other facilities, SB 484**

      Hearing tests for newborn children, SB 308, AB 250*

      Legislative study of system for reporting medical errors, ACR 7‡

      Major hospitals, reduction of certain billed charges for services, SB 484†

      Medicaid, indigent or other low-income patients

             Long-term care, payment of costs by state, SB 321†

             Provision of uncompensated care for proportionate share of indigent patients by certain hospitals, requirement eliminated, SB 302

             Treatment of disproportionate share, payment, SB 302, SB 333, SB 377**

      Medical devices, sales and use tax exemption, SB 528**, AB 411

      Patients generally (See PATIENTS)

      Surgical hospitals, referral of patients by certain physicians, SB 406**

      Trauma centers, billed charges for services, SB 338

      University medical center of southern Nevada, audit, AB 52†

HOTELS AND MOTELS (See also PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

      Residence hotels, exemption from room taxes, AB 655

      Resort hotels (See RESORT HOTELS)

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE (See also APPLIANCES)

      Building codes, fire safety of interior materials and furnishings, AB 467

      Time shares, property tax on household goods, SB 376**

HOUSING

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Appraisers (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Certificates of occupancy, requirements for issuance, AB 498

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Preservation of neighborhoods, adoption of ordinances authorized, AB 131†

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Pupils enrolled in school program, sale of house built by, AB 28*

      Real property transfer tax (See REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX)

      Sales of real property (See REAL PROPERTY)

HOUSING, ASSISTANCE TO FINANCE

      Account for low-income housing, use, SB 552†, AB 340

      Housing division, powers, SB 552**

      Legislative declaration, SB 552†

      Loans, certain requirements removed, SB 552**

      Public employees and veterans, assistance, SB 552†

      Residential housing defined, SB 552†

HOUSING AUTHORITIES

      Las Vegas, appropriation for affordable housing for seniors, AB 70

HOUSING CODES

      County commissioners, authority to adopt, AB 131*

      Nuisance activity, violations defined as, AB 131*

HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

HUMAN ORGANS (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

      Advisory council, creation, duties, SB 538

      Aging services division

             Assisted-living program for low-income persons eligible for Medicaid, study directed, appropriation, SB 341

             Brain-damaged persons, respite care program, duties, appropriation, SB 342

             Family resource centers urged to cooperate with, SCR 7‡

             Healthy Nevada, fund for a, duties, allocations, SB 167†, SB 539**

             Identification and use of available services for seniors, appropriation, SB 215

             Long-term care, advisory task force on, representation, SB 402†

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum

                   Appropriation, SB 462**

                   Independent operation, AB 195**

             Property tax assistance program, administration, SB 574*, AB 608

             Wide area network, appropriation, AB 528

      Alcohol and drug abuse, bureau of

             Abolished, duties transferred to health division, SB 300**

             Community-based prevention programs, appropriation, AB 121

             Halfway houses, regulatory authority removed, SB 319**

      Child and family services, division of

             Adoption

                   Booklet on adoption, contents, AB 336*

                   Children with special needs

                          Evaluations, financial assistance, AB 336*

                          Medical assistance, appropriation, SB 120

                   Duties relating to applicants, AB 336*

                   Information to be provided to adopting parents, AB 248**, AB 336*

                   Putative fathers, establishment of registry, SB 295, AB 298

                   State register, abolished, SB 413

             Child abuse or neglect, regulations, AB 248**

             Child welfare system

                   Appropriation for costs associated with transfer of duties, AB 343, AB 512

                   Reemployment rights of certain employees, AB 343

                   Transfer of certain duties to Clark and Washoe counties, AB 343

             Children in need of protection, continuity of care, continuation, AB 343

             Community-based services for persons with disabilities, task force for, nominations, SB 486

             Domestic violence, account for aid to victims, duties transferred, AB 583

             Foster children

                   Applicants, duties relating to, AB 336†

                   Compensation program for damages caused by, duties, SB 80

                   Information provided to foster parents, regulations, AB 248**, AB 336†

                   Liability for damages caused by, AB 141

             Furnishings and equipment, appropriation, AB 517**

             Juvenile justice system

                   Community-based programs, appropriation, SB 287, AB 470

                   Disparate treatment of certain children, duties, SB 232**

                   Juvenile crime reduction fund, administration, AB 470

                   Literacy program for offenders, appropriation, AB 426

                   Study of effectiveness of certain programs, appropriation, SB 287

             Maintenance agreements for persons 18 to 20 attending school, AB 342

             Nevada youth training center, appropriation, AB 531**

             Northern Nevada child and adolescent services, appropriation, AB 532**

             Perinatal substance abuse, duties, appropriation, SB 422

             Southern Nevada child and adolescent services, appropriation, SB 456**

             Supplemental appropriation, SB 247**

             Youth parole bureau

                   Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

                   Mental health counselors, appropriation, SB 287

                   Parole violators, duties, SB 230

      Children and families, Nevada commission on, assistance to, SB 58

      Children's health insurance program, duties, appropriation, AB 31, AB 35

      Clark County health system, duties, SB 290

      Community services block grants, administration, SB 112**

      Developmental services commission, creation, appointments, SB 364

      Director

             Domestic violence, account for aid to victims, duties, AB 583

             Mental health facilities, duties, SB 538

             SenioRx advisory committee, member, duties, AB 543

      Electronic application process, financing, AB 514**

      Expenditure technical advisory committee, representation, AB 19

      Family resources, program to coordinate, appropriation, AB 599

      Foster care, study of medical coverage of youth leaving system urged, ACR 10‡

      Gambling, revolving account for prevention and treatment of problem gambling, creation, duties, appropriation, SB 335

      Gift fund

             Creation of accounts, AB 94*, AB 497†

             Designated special revenue fund, SB 202**

      Handicapped persons

             Assistive devices, appropriation, SB 477†

             Medical assistance program, establishment, SB 207**

             Personal assistance programs, duties, SB 174**

             SenioRx program, study of extension of services, SB 167

             Task force for community-based services, representation, report, SB 486

      Health care, appropriations for long-term strategic plans, AB 513**

      Health care financing and policy, division of

             Developmental services commission, representation, SB 364

             Hospitals, duties regarding certain payments, SB 333, SB 377**

             Medical assistance program, establishment, SB 207**

             Rural care providers, appropriation for Medicaid reimbursements, SB 403

      Health division

             Alcohol and drug abuse, bureau of, duties transferred to division, SB 300**

             Anatomical gifts, duties, representation on advisory committee, AB 497†

             Cancer

                   Reporting system

                          Compilation of information, time limit, AB 630**

                          Fees reduced, appropriation, AB 630†

                   State plan, development, AB 75

             Capital expenditures for certain health facilities, duties, SB 328

             Child care, bureau of services for, duties, AB 444**

             Defibrillators, appropriation, duties, AB 473

             Dental health officers, appointment, SB 208**

             Environmental contamination, investigation, AB 630†

             Facilities for the dependent, duties, AB 444**

             Fallon leukemia cluster, appropriation for investigation, AB 359

             Family cemeteries, notice of establishment, AB 402*

             Halfway houses, duties, SB 300**, SB 319**, AB 444**

             Hearing tests for newborns, reports, duties, SB 308, AB 250*

             Licensing activities, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Medical marijuana

                   Designation of diseases that qualify for use, AB 453*

                   State commission, duties, appropriation, SB 545

             Mobile medical units, inspection, SB 483**

             Pain management issues, state committee on, assistance, appropriation, SB 371

             Perinatal services, appropriation, SB 403

             Prostate cancer, task force on, representation, SB 318**

             Putative father registry, duties, appropriation, SB 295

             Refractive laser surgery facilities, bond or deposit, SB 483**

             Schools, development of health and wellness program, SB 107

             Signs regarding alcohol consumption during pregnancy, duties, SB 277

             Teenage pregnancies, creation of state partnership, duties, SB 367**

      Health facilities, approval of certain capital expenditures, SB 328

      Healthy Nevada, fund for a, duties, administrative costs, SB 539**

      HIV/AIDS clinics, appropriation, AB 515**

      Indian tribal welfare, appropriation for liaison, SB 365

      Jan Evans juvenile justice center, appropriation, AB 598**

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Mental health and developmental services, division of

             Autism, commission on, creation, duties, appropriation, AB 635

             Aversive intervention and restraints, use, SB 116**

             Business process re-engineering project, appropriation, SB 454

             Community services program for homeless, mentally ill adults, duties, AB 346

             Computer software and equipment, appropriation, SB 446**

             Desert regional center, appropriation, SB 439**

             Developmental services commission, representation, SB 364

             Emergency admissions, appropriation for medical examinations, AB 636†

             Health care external review organizations, duties, SB 320

             Lakes Crossing Center, appropriation, SB 455**

             Mental health consortiums, representation, AB 343

             Nevada mental health institute, appropriations, SB 247**, SB 435**

             Offenders

                   Certification panels, appropriation, SB 241

                   Competency evaluations, AB 582**

             Rural clinics, appropriation, SB 441**

             Rural mental health telemedicine network, appropriation, SB 403

             Rural regional center, appropriation, SB 436**

             Salary increase for certain employees, SB 81

             Sierra regional center, appropriation, SB 440**

             Southern Nevada adult mental health services, appropriation, SB 247**

      Nevada health account for uninsured families, duties, appropriation, AB 603

      Prostate cancer, task force on, duties, SB 318**

      Relatives obtaining guardianship of certain children, assistance, SB 278, AB 15*

      Respite services, establishment of programs, grants, appropriation, SB 206

      Rural health care

             Mental health telemedicine network, appropriation, SB 403

             Nevada rural health communications system, appropriation, AB 529**

             Revolving loan account, administration, appropriation, AB 612

      Senior citizens' subsidies for pharmaceutical services

             Senior option prescription program, duties, SB 539**, AB 545

             SenioRx program (See also PRESCRIPTIONS)

                   Appropriation, SB 453

                   Study of extension of services to handicapped persons, SB 167

      Welfare division

             Child support withholdings, administration of certain fees, AB 69

             Employees, appropriation for costs of fingerprinting, AB 530**

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation

                   Appropriations, AB 209**, AB 590

                   Duties, AB 349, AB 661**

                   Transfer to consumer's advocate, AB 349†

             Teenage pregnancies, creation of state partnership, duties, SB 367**

             Telephone system, appropriation, AB 530**

      Women's health care, promotion of access and improvements urged, ACR 2‡

HUMBOLDT RIVER (See also WATER)

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, AB 84**

      Study of water management practices, appropriation, SB 162, SB 582

HUNTING

      Duck stamps, provision via Internet, AB 199**

      Guides and outfitters, regulation, licensing board, AB 410

      Licenses

             Form and period of validity, AB 199**

             Lost, stolen or destroyed licenses, issuance of duplicate, AB 199*

             Suspension for delinquent fees or taxes owed state, AB 314**

      Mountain lions

             Declared unprotected mammal, SB 30

             Hunting from aircraft authorized, SB 30

      Tags

             Compensation for damage to property, maximum number of tags, SB 467**

             Fees, use, SB 30, AB 291*, AB 410

HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

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IDENTIFICATION CARDS

      Anatomical gift account, donations, AB 497**

      Medical marijuana, registry identification cards, AB 453*

      Photograph and information

             Fees, SB 578**

             Placement on card, SB 260**

             Release of information, SB 523**

      Prescriptions, uniform claims processing cards, AB 415*, AB 624

IMMIGRATION

      Criminal proceedings, notice of effect of certain pleas, AB 394

IMPACT FEES

      Credits against fees, AB 458**

      Imposition to finance fire stations, park projects and police stations, AB 458**

INCEST (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

INCLINE VILLAGE/CRYSTAL BAY

      Washoe fair and recreation board, nominations, SB 350**

INDECENT EXPOSURE (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

      Minors, employment in sales solicitation or distributions restricted, AB 74**

      Public contracts, exemptions from industrial insurance requirements, AB 160**

      State contracts, amount requiring written agreement or approval, AB 556**

      State money, management of certain investments, SB 487**

INDIAN AFFAIRS, BUREAU OF

      Agents, certification for peace officer powers, AB 560†

INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Advisory committee on Indian education, duties, SB 365

      Creation, appropriation, SB 365

      Indian remains held by museums, duties, SB 365

INDIAN COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Advisory committee on Indian education, creation, duties, SB 365

      Composition, SB 365

INDIAN EDUCATION, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON

      Creation, SB 365

INDIAN SPRINGS, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Civic center, appropriation for recreational equipment, AB 281

INDIANS

      Burial sites, duties of museums and governmental agencies, SB 365

      Child abuse or neglect (See also CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

             Guardian, proceedings for permanent placement of child with, AB 577

      Cultural resources, establishment of stewardship program, AB 230

      Domestic violence protective order issued by tribe, enforcement, AB 581*

      Gaming, study by gaming policy committee, SB 419

      Liaison for tribal welfare, employment by human resources department, SB 365

      Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, license plates for support of Lower Truckee River and Pyramid Lake, AB 113*

      Tribal police, peace officer powers, training and certification, SB 365, AB 560**

      Unemployment compensation laws, tribes as employers, AB 607**

      Wildland fires in 2000, firefighters commended, ACR 14‡

      Winnemucca, Sarah, creation of statue for U.S. Capitol, AB 267**

INDIGENT PERSONS

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Assisted-living program, study directed, SB 341

      Clark County health system for medically indigent, creation, SB 290

      Community health centers, appropriation, AB 350

      Community services block grants, administration, SB 112**

      Death penalty study to consider impact of economic status, SB 254

      Health insurance

             Coverage of indigent parents or adult children, AB 425

             Nevada health account for uninsured families, creation, AB 603

      Home energy assistance and conservation

             Appropriations, AB 209**, AB 590

             Eligibility expanded, AB 209†

             Universal energy charge, imposition, refunds and use, AB 349, AB 661**

      Hospitals

             Payments for disproportionate share of patients, SB 302, SB 333, SB 377**

             Provision of uncompensated care for proportionate share of patients by certain hospitals, requirement eliminated, SB 302

      Juvenile justice system, assessments regarding disparate treatment, SB 232**

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, AB 239†

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Medical care, study of programs and funding, SB 377**

      Retired physicians, issuance of volunteer licenses to treat indigents, SB 271**

      University students, assistance programs for single parents, AB 118

      Welfare (See WELFARE)

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (See ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT)

INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE

      Accident benefits

             Approval or denial of medical bills, SB 99*, AB 44†

             Employers providing benefits, assessments, reports, AB 43, AB 48**

             Exposure to contagious disease in employment, preventive treatment, AB 423

             Fee schedules, establishment and revision, AB 44**, AB 46

             Practitioners, selection by injured employees, AB 338*

             Reimbursement of medical expenses paid by employee, AB 338*

      Actions

             Attorneys' fees for representation of claimants, limitation, SB 154

             Benefit penalties, action following waiver of right to receive, AB 338†

             Liability of insurer or third-party administrator for violations, AB 247

             Reduction of damages for benefits received from collateral sources, AB 17

      Appeals

             Appeals panel, continuation, AB 618**

             Denial of claims, SB 99*, AB 44†

             Installment payments for certain claims pending appeal, SB 209

             Responsibility for payment of compensation, dispute between insurers, AB 49

             Subsequent injury fund, appeals by insurers, AB 322

             Vocational rehabilitation services ordered by insurer, AB 49

      Appeals officers, code of professional conduct, AB 49

      Apprenticeship trainees, deemed wage, AB 150**

      Associations of self-insured private employers (See also Insurers, this heading)

             Certificates of qualification, inspection by certain state officials, AB 47**

             Mergers, authority, SB 3

             Qualification, SB 3

      Associations of self-insured public employers (See also Insurers, this heading)

             Certificates of qualification, inspection by certain state officials, AB 47**

             Investments, AB 44†

      Benefit penalties, civil action following waiver of right to receive, AB 338†

      Casualty insurance policies, coverage of both work-related and nonwork-related illnesses and injuries authorized, AB 249

      Claims

             Approval or denial, SB 99*, AB 44†

             Closed claims, reopening, SB 209, AB 46, AB 338†

             Damages for denial of certain claims by self-insured employers, AB 345†

             Delays in payment, penalties against insurers, SB 209

             Employment discrimination based on filing of claim prohibited, SB 126

             Files, accessibility, AB 44**, AB 338†

             Information provided by insurer to claimant, AB 338*

             Installment payments for certain claims pending appeal, SB 209

             Subsequent injuries, informational pamphlet describing requirements for submission of claims, AB 45

      Consolidated insurance programs

             Construction project defined, SB 44

             Coverage of more than one project prohibited, SB 44

             Diameter of site for construction project, limitation, SB 44

             Policy of industrial insurance may exclude coverage for certain employees covered by program, AB 48**

             Threshold amount for estimated total cost of project, SB 44†

      Death benefits, prohibition against payment following remarriage of surviving spouse eliminated, AB 217

      Discrimination against employee based on filing of claims prohibited, SB 126

      Emergency medical attendants, coverage for exposure to diseases, AB 313*

      Employees, coverage for exposure to diseases, AB 279*, AB 423

      Employers

             Cancellations or other actions on policies, notice to administrator, AB 47**

             Contractors, liability for subcontractors' payments eliminated, SB 380†

             Inspection of policies by certain state officials, availability of copies, AB 47**

             Posting of notices, AB 46

             Public works contracts, disqualification for failure to provide coverage, SB 560**

             Tips, reporting of information by computerized program or process, AB 48**

      Firemen, testing and coverage for exposure to diseases, AB 46, AB 313*, AB 628**

      Fraud, investigation by insurance fraud control unit, AB 572

      Home-based businesses, election to reject coverage, AB 160**

      Independent contractors, sole proprietor contracting with public agency exempt from insurance requirements, AB 160**

      Insurers

             Approval or denial of claims, duties, SB 99*, AB 44†

             Assessments

                   Administration and assistance costs, AB 43, AB 48**

                   Fees for certain certificates and inspections, use to reduce assessments, SB 337*

                   Review of certain rates by actuary, requirement eliminated, AB 309

                   Subsequent injury funds, AB 43, AB 48**, AB 322

                   Underpaid assessments, administrative penalty, AB 48**

                   Uninsured employers' claim fund, AB 43, AB 48**

                   Workers' compensation and safety, fund for, AB 43, AB 48**

             Audits, AB 44†

             Cancellations or other actions on policies, notice requirements, AB 47**

             Captive insurers, authority to offer coverage, AB 347

             Delays in payment of compensation, administrative penalties, SB 209

             Dispute regarding responsibility for payment of compensation, appeal, AB 49

             Files of claims, maintenance, AB 44**

             Information to be provided to claimants, AB 338*

             Insolvent insurers, applicability of laws, AB 618*

             Reports of certain claims, submission to administrator required, AB 345**

             Sole proprietors, authority to require physical examinations by, AB 48**

             Violations, limit on liability repealed, AB 247

      Legislative committee on workers' compensation abolished, AB 44**

      Managed care organizations

             Approval or denial of claims, duties, SB 99*, AB 44†

             Practitioners, selection by injured employees, AB 338*

      Out-of-state temporary employment, compensation for injury, SB 99*, SB 209

      Permanent partial disability

             Compensation, cost-of-living increases, AB 393

             Rating evaluations, AB 338*

             Second determination of percentage of disability, selection of practitioner by injured employee, AB 338†

      Permanent total disability

             Compensation, cost-of-living increases, AB 393

             Lump sum payment for permanent partial disability, effect, SB 209

      Police officers

             Definition for purposes of eligibility for compensation, SB 393, AB 289**

             Diseases, testing and coverage for exposure, SB 393, AB 46, AB 628**

      Policy year defined, AB 48**

      Premiums

             Assessment of insurers to be based on premiums received, AB 43, AB 48**

             Liens created by SIIS, release by successor organization, SB 566**

             Unpaid premiums, provision relating to accrual of interest repealed, AB 48**

      Providers of health care

             Accident benefits, fees and charges, AB 44**, AB 46

             Approval or denial of claims, SB 99*, AB 44†

             Contagious diseases, coverage for exposure, AB 279*

             Partial payments by insurers prohibited, SB 99*

             Payments made by employee under protest, acceptance authorized, AB 338*

             Requests by insurers for additional information, procedures, SB 99*

             Selection by injured employee, AB 338*

      Safeguard or protection, injuries caused by absence, effect, AB 46

      Self-insured employers (See also Insurers, this heading)

             Approval or denial of claims, duties, SB 99*, AB 44†

             Certificates, inspection by certain state officials, AB 47**

             Employment discrimination, actions against employer, SB 126

      Sole proprietors

             Independent contracts with public agencies, exemption from coverage, AB 160**

             Physical examinations, insurers may require, AB 48**

      State industrial insurance system

             Reemployment rights of employees, AB 42

             Successor organization, release of certain liens created by system, SB 566**

      Stress, when deemed to arise from employment, SB 209

      Subsequent injury funds

             Assessments, AB 43, AB 48**

             Informational pamphlet, preparation and distribution, AB 45

             Limit on payment from and prospective repeal of private carriers fund, AB 322

      Temporary total disability, offers of temporary, light-duty employment, AB 338*

      Third-party administrators, limit on liability for violations repealed, AB 247

      Tips, reporting of information, AB 48**

      Uninsured employers' claim fund, assessments, use, SB 99*, SB 209, AB 43, AB 48**

      Vocational rehabilitation

             Eligibility for services, AB 338*

             Lump sum payments in lieu of services, amount, AB 338*

             Programs, requirements, AB 338*

             Service ordered by insurer, appeal, AB 49

      Workers' compensation and safety, fund for, assessments, use, AB 43, AB 44**, AB 48**

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION

      Creation, duties, AB 367

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Advisory board abolished, AB 367

      Digital microwave upgrade, appropriation, AB 524**

      Housing division exempt from use of department services, SB 552†

      Meeting agendas, study of posting on Internet, ACR 16

      Repayments for certain projects, SB 584**

      Using agency defined, AB 367

INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR

      School construction or renovation, imposition of tax, AB 501†

INITIATIVE PETITIONS

      Comprehensive summary, approval by secretary of state, AB 164

      County and municipal petitions

             Arguments for or against, preparation, AB 299**, AB 443†

             Certification of sufficiency or insufficiency, AB 637*

             Filing, time for, AB 299**

             Refusal of governing body to adopt, submission of proposed ordinance to voters, SB 565, AB 637*

      Judicial and legislative review of petitions addressing tax levies or increases, SJR 3

      Nevada Tax Fairness and Quality School Funding Accountability Act

             Adoption, Initiative Petition

             Repeal of existing business tax on enactment, AB 53

      Signatures

             Acquisition or removal, SB 297†, AB 164, AB 299**, AB 443*, AB 637†

             Verification procedures, SB 565, AB 637*

      Violations, penalties, SB 297†, AB 443†

INJUNCTIONS

      Air pollution control, violations, SB 533**

      Cigarette dealers, economic or commercial injury as result of violations, SB 527**

      Clean-burning fuel, violations, SB 478†

      Common-interest communities, violations, SB 421†

      Computer-related crimes, SB 48*

      Controlled substance violations, SB 397**

      Domestic violence protective orders (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Environmentally sensitive areas, enforcement of management plans, SB 410

      Farm products subject to lien, prevention of removal from state, SB 88*

      Harassment (See HARASSMENT)

      Limited-liability companies, actions against, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Physicians' assistants, SB 91**

      Respiratory care practitioners, SB 91**

      Stalking (See STALKING)

      Trade-marks, remedies for dilution of mark, SB 45*

      Trade secrets misappropriated and disseminated on Internet, SB 50*

      Viatical settlements, violations, AB 618*

      Workplace, orders for protection against harassment, AB 370*

INQUESTS

      Justices of the peace, fees, AB 94*

INSECTS (See also PESTICIDES AND PEST CONTROL)

      Diseases transmittable by fleas or mosquitoes, control programs, AB 472

      Invasive species, real property transfer tax for control programs, SB 468

INSTALLMENT LOANS

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Change of company address, procedure, fines, SB 330*

      Interest rates, AB 421

      Licenses, requirements, considerations in granting, SB 330*

      Out-of-state entities, availability of records, SB 330*

INSTALLMENT SALES CONTRACTS

      Deeds of trust laws, applicability to contracts for purchase of real property, SB 134

      Retailers, violations related to credit applications, remedies, AB 204*

INSURANCE

      Actions, reduction of damages for benefits from collateral sources, AB 17

      Animals, ordinances regarding liability insurance for certain animals, SB 150**

      Casualty insurance, coverage of both work-related and nonwork-related illnesses and injuries authorized, AB 249

      Chambers of commerce, authority to transact, AB 425

      Disclosure of nonpublic personal information by insurers, limitation, AB 618*

      Fraud

             Attorney general's fraud control unit, establishment, duties, AB 135**, AB 572

             Chambers of commerce as insurers, fraudulent acts, AB 425

             Investigation and prosecution, AB 135**, AB 572

             Investigation program, funding, AB 134**

             Restitution of insurers, AB 135**

             Viatical settlements, unlawful acts, AB 618*

      Health insurance

             Adult children of policyholder, coverage, AB 425

             Associations of self-insured private employers authorized to provide, SB 28

             Blanket or group insurance, summary of coverage, AB 618*

             Child support proceedings, obligation of parents, SB 369

             Children's health insurance program

                   Health care facilities, training of employees to assist in enrollments, AB 35

                   Late payments to care providers, interest, SB 99*

                   Presumptive eligibility for children under age 19, AB 31, AB 35

             Claims

                   Approval and payment, SB 99*, AB 36

                   Identification cards for prescription claims, uniformity, AB 415*, AB 624

             Collection of fees by health provider from insured patients, AB 52, AB 129

             County hospital trustees in smaller counties, coverage, AB 14**

             Dental care, coverage of minors, SB 111

             Dispute resolution, duties of external review organizations, SB 320, AB 422

             Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, AB 452*

             Mandated benefits

                   Legislation mandating coverage, fiscal reports, SB 169

                   Moratorium on enactment of additional benefits, legislative review of benefits, prospective repeal of existing benefits, SB 212, AB 206

             Mastectomy, coverage, SB 212, AB 206, AB 618*

             Newborns, coverage for hearing tests, AB 250†

             Nonacceptance of insurance payments by provider, notice to patient, AB 52

             Parent or parent-in-law of policyholder, coverage, AB 425

             PKU and similar conditions, coverage, AB 123†

             Preferred provider lists, fee for listings prohibited, SB 99*

             Prescription drug coverage

                   Disclosures, prohibited acts, SB 2*

                   Identification cards for claims processing, uniformity, AB 415*, AB 624

                   Limit or exclusion of coverage restricted, SB 2*

                   Senior programs (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

             Reimbursement, provision of information to insured or practitioner, AB 123†

             Small employers, mandatory benefit provisions repealed, AB 206

             Specialists, use by insureds, reimbursement, AB 123†

             Student loans, policy as condition for certain loans, AB 311†, AB 613†

             Uninsured persons

                   Federally qualified community health centers, appropriation, AB 350

                   Health account for uninsured families, creation, appropriation, AB 603

                   Report on health services for uninsured children, SB 469

             Work-related and nonwork-related illnesses and injuries, coverage, AB 249

      Home loans, insurance notice to borrowers, prohibited acts, AB 447

      Life insurance

             Policy as condition for certain student loans, AB 311†, AB 613†

             Viatical settlements, regulation, AB 618*

      Local government employees, group insurance

             Dental care, coverage of minors, SB 111

             Legislative study of health benefit programs, SCR 50†

             Police officers, definition for purposes of survivor benefits, AB 289**

             Retirees

                   Limit on amount payable by local employer, removal, SB 226

                   School employees, state contribution to insurance costs, SB 392

                   Time for notice of cancellation or continuation of coverage, SB 298**

             School employees, appropriation for premiums, SB 587**

      Motor vehicles

             Consumer reports, prohibition against certain actions based on, AB 390

             Operator's policies

                   Issuance, SB 303

                   Repealed, SB 303†

             Rates, SB 4

             Rental cars, damage waiver and optional insurance fees, SB 102, SB 118**

             Requirement, SB 303

             Suspension of registration for lack of insurance, reinstatement, fees, AB 476**

             Verification

                   Identifying information, use, AB 640

                   Owner's name or other information, use to verify coverage, SB 303

                   Privatization of services, AB 640

                   Release of information, SB 303

                   Vehicle identification number of post-1980 models, use, SB 303

      Pesticides, liability insurance requirements for application by aircraft, AB 30*

      Property insurance

             Home loans, excessive insurance as condition restricted, SB 6*, AB 447

             Rates, SB 4

             State buildings, AB 493

      Rates, filing and approval in competitive markets, SB 4

      State's program of group insurance

             Annual statements, provision to insureds, AB 123†

             Applicability of insurance laws, compliance, AB 123*

             Biennial review of program, SB 298**

             Choice of policies to be offered to participants, AB 123†

             Claims, payment, SB 298**

             Contracts with health care providers, prohibitions, AB 564*

             Dental care, coverage of minors, SB 111

             Dispute resolution, duties of external review organizations, SB 320, AB 422

             Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, AB 452*

             Large groups' option to leave program, rejection of regulation, SCR 40‡

             Legislative interim benefits committee, duties, AB 564†

             Legislative study, SCR 50, ACR 36

             Long-term care coverage, assessment of agencies, appropriations, SB 343

             Mandatory coverage, AB 206

             Newborns, coverage for hearing tests, AB 250†

             Notice of proposed change in coverage to participants, AB 123*

             Optional coverage, payment of fees by state, AB 475

             Police officers, definition for purposes of survivor benefits, AB 289**

             Premiums

                   Amount payable by state, AB 123†, AB 138, AB 558**

                   Commingling of claims experience to set rates, AB 564*

                   Deductions from employees' compensation, basis, AB 123*

                   Establishment of certain rates, power of board, SB 298**

                   Notice of proposed change in rates to participants, AB 123*

             Reciprocal beneficiaries, coverage, AB 496

             Reimbursement, provision of information to insured or practitioner, AB 123†

             Retirees

                   Amount of premium payable by state, AB 138, AB 558**

                   Commingling of claims experience with active employees, AB 564*

                   Coordination of benefits of certain retirees, AB 564†

                   Reduction of rates to reflect coverage by other plans, AB 564†

                   School employees, state contribution for insurance, appropriation, SB 392

                   Time for notice of cancellation or continuation of coverage, SB 298**

             Separate coverage for certain participants, power of board, SB 298**

             Services for certain participants, appropriation, AB 564†

             Specialists, use by insureds, reimbursement, AB 123†

INSURANCE ADJUSTERS

      Expiration of license, reexamination after, AB 618*

      Licensing, fees, AB 618*

      Unlicensed practice, penalty, AB 618*

INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS

      Associations of self-insured private employers to provide health coverage, duties, prohibited acts, SB 28

      Health insurance, approval and payment of claims, SB 99*, AB 36

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Licensing, fees, AB 314**, AB 618*

INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS

      Chambers of commerce, agents, AB 425

      Countersignatures by resident agents, commission limited, AB 304

      Licensing, requirements, fees, AB 314**, AB 618*

      Postsecondary educational institutions, execution of surety bonds for, SB 114**

      Redesignated insurance producers, regulation, AB 618*

      Surplus lines brokers, licensing, fees, applicability of laws, AB 618*

INSURANCE COMPANIES

      Affiliates, transactions with, AB 618*

      Casualty insurers, coverage of work-related and nonwork-related illnesses and injuries, AB 249

      Chambers of commerce, authority to transact insurance, AB 425

      Constructional defect actions, duties, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

      Financial holding companies, transactions or agreements, AB 618*

      Fraud

             Assessments for investigation program, calculation, AB 134**

             Investigation and prosecution, AB 135**

      Health insurers

             Blanket or group insurance, duties, AB 618*

             Claims, approval and payment, SB 99*, AB 36

             Identification cards for claims processing, uniformity, AB 415*, AB 624

             Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, SB 99*

             Prescription drug coverage, disclosures, prohibited acts, SB 2*

             Reimbursements, provision of information to insured or practitioner, AB 123†

             Senior option prescription program, development, SB 539**, AB 545

             SenioRx program (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

             Usual and customary fees for claims, submission to commissioner, AB 618*

      Homeopathic physicians, reports of malpractice claims to licensing board, SB 506

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Investments, AB 618*

      Licensing, requirements, fees, AB 314**, AB 618*

      Liquidation and rehabilitation, AB 618*

      Mergers and acquisitions, notice to commissioner, review, AB 618*

      Motor vehicles, transfer of damaged vehicles, duties, AB 207

      Mutual insurers, conversions or reorganizations, AB 618*

      Nevada life and health guaranty association, assessments, unlawful acts, SB 252*

      Prepaid limited health service organizations, mandatory contract for liability repealed, AB 206

      Property insurers, process for award of state contracts, AB 493

      Rates, filing and approval in competitive markets, SB 4

      Unfair trade practices, acts constituting, AB 618*

      Viatical settlements, regulation, licensing fees, AB 618*

      Violations of laws, reports to commissioner or attorney general, AB 135**

INSURANCE CONSULTANTS

      Disciplinary action, AB 618*

      Licensing, requirements, fees, AB 618*

      Nonresidents, appointment of agent for process, AB 618*

INSURANCE DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA

      Captive insurers, participation, AB 347

INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA LIFE AND HEALTH

      Accounts, SB 252*

      Advertisements, illegal acts, SB 252*

      Appeals from action of association or board, SB 252*

      Assessments against members, SB 252*

      Board of directors, composition, vacancies, SB 252*

      Coverage provided under act, SB 252*

      Definitions, SB 252*

      Disbursements, receipt, SB 252*

      Documents describing act, contents of disclaimer, SB 252*

      Legal standing, SB 252*

      Liability for benefits, limitation, SB 252*

      Plan of operation, contents, SB 252*

      Policies or contracts delivered to owner, requirements, SB 252*

      Powers and duties, SB 252*

      Records, disclosure, SB 252*

      Subrogation to rights of benefit recipients, SB 252*

      Venue in actions against association, SB 252*

INSURANCE SOLICITORS

      Associations of self-insured private employers, duties, prohibited acts, SB 28†

      Redesignated insurance producers, regulation, AB 618*

INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL OF NEVADA

      Cultural resources, commission on stewardship of, nomination, AB 230†

      Indian commission, Nevada, representation, SB 365

INTERCEPTED COMMUNICATIONS (See WIRETAPPING)

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

      National Collegiate and Amateur Athletic Protection Act, passage urged, AJR 2‡

      Uniform Athletes' Agents Act, adoption, AB 253*

INTEREST, MONEY

      Fines, fees, assessments and restitution, delinquent payments, AB 106

      Gaming fees and taxes, interest on overpayments, AB 466**, AB 578

      Health insurance, late payment of approved claims, SB 99*, AB 36

      Industrial insurance

             Accrual of interest on unpaid premiums, provision repealed, AB 48**

             Failure to pay claims within certain time, SB 99*

      Installment loans, rate of interest, AB 421

      Mechanics' liens, award by court, SB 370

      University securities law, setting or exchange of rates, SB 500**

INTERIM FINANCE COMMITTEE (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

      Businesses, formation and practice, SB 301**, AB 539

      Certificates of registration

             Expiration, fees, SB 301**, AB 539

             Reciprocity, SB 301**, AB 539

      Claims against licensees, establishment of screening panels, SB 218

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Deregulation of practice, AB 467

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Electronic submission of plans, authorization, SB 301**, AB 539

      Oaths, SB 301**, AB 539

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Qualifications, SB 301**, AB 539

INTERMEDIATE APPELLATE COURT

      Creation, AJR 12‡, AJR 22 of the 70th session

INTERNET (See also COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS; E-MAIL)

      Advisory commission on Internet commerce, creation, AB 623

      City franchises for interactive computer services, SB 569**

      Crime against a child, registry information to be posted on Internet, SB 479

      Crimes involving Internet use, conditions of parole, probation or suspended sentence, SB 551**

      Distance medicine (See DISTANCE MEDICINE)

      Duck stamps, provision via Internet, AB 199**

      Education

             Distance education (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

             Driver education courses, AB 271

             Electronic textbooks, required use in Clark County, SB 386

             School libraries, grants relating to on-line resources, SB 385, SB 427**

             Web-based education system, Clark County, appropriation, AB 67

      Elections, voting by armed forces personnel, SB 565†

      Encryption, penalties for unlawful acts, SB 551**

      Gaming

             Licensing and regulation of interactive systems, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

             Study by gaming policy committee, SB 419

      Insurance commissioner, regulations regarding filings, AB 618*

      Local government purchasing, on-line bidding, AB 649**

      Meetings of public agencies, posting of information, SB 121, AB 60*, ACR 16

      Minors

             Cigarettes, provision to minors via Internet prohibited, penalty, SB 551**

             Intoxicating liquor, sales to minor via internet prohibited, penalty, SB 551**

             Luring child via Internet, penalty, SB 551**

             Pornography, libraries and schools to restrict access by minors, SB 551†

      Motor vehicles department, Internet services, SB 524**, AB 140

      Occupational licensing boards, posting of disciplinary actions, SB 420*

      Personal information, collection restricted, penalty, SB 48†

      Pharmacy

             Internet pharmacies

                   List of certified pharmacies, posting on Internet, SB 397**

                   Regulation, prohibited acts, SB 397**, SB 544**

             Prescriptions, regulation of transmission of information, SB 544*, AB 415*

      Public utilities

             Electric utilities

                   Information about electric services, posting, AB 197*

                   Notice of certain applications, posting, AB 661†

             Work affecting highways, publication of notices by state, SB 195

      Sales and use taxes

             Collection, AB 455**

             Study of policies regarding taxation, AB 623, ACR 31

      Secretary of state, posting of certain notice on website, SB 356**

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      Service providers, retention and release of information, penalties, SB 551**

      Sex offenders

             Access to Internet, prohibitions, SB 412**, SB 551**

             Registry information, posting on Internet, SB 479

             Unlawful acts involving minors, penalties, SB 551**

      Spamming, hacking and similar acts prohibited, penalty, SB 48*

      Stalking via Internet, penalty, SB 551**

      State purchasing, on-line bidding, AB 605**, AB 649**

      Supreme court, appropriation for website, AB 525**

      Trade secrets misappropriated and disseminated on Internet, effect, SB 50*

      Trout stamps, provision via Internet, AB 199**

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, SB 49**

      Victims of crime, commencement of civil actions, SB 48*

      Yucca Mountain, access to monitoring information required, SB 361

INTERNET COMMERCE, ADVISORY COMMISSION ON

      Creation, duties, AB 623

INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS

      Deaf and hearing-impaired persons, regulation of interpreters, SB 245*

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

      Clark County, analysis of mandatory programs, SB 305

      Nevada interscholastic activities association, appropriation, SB 331

      Regulations, publication in Nevada Administrative Code, SB 125**

INTERSTATE COMPACTS

      Adult offender supervision, compact for, ratification, SB 194**

      Colorado River commission (See COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION)

      Driver License Compact, repeal, SB 523**

      Highway transportation agreement, cooperating committee, AB 641**

      Insurance regulation, authority to enter compacts, AB 618*

      Parolees and probationers, compact for supervision

             Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**

             Renunciation, SB 194**

      Separate taxation of property where development restricted by compact, AJR 8‡

      Tahoe regional planning (See TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING COMPACT)

      WICHE (See WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

INTIMIDATION

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Schools, unlawful acts, SB 148, AB 319, AB 459*

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, AB 337**

      Whistleblowers (See WHISTLEBLOWERS)

INTOXICATING LIQUORS

      Alcohol abuse (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

      Drink coupons or similar materials, prohibitions on distribution, AB 125*

      Driving under the influence (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Fetal alcohol syndrome, posting of sign in food establishments, SB 277

      Minors

             Drink coupons or similar materials, prohibitions on distribution, AB 125*

             Internet, provision of liquor to minors via, penalty, SB 551**

             Penalty for providing liquor to minors increased, AB 16

      Prison employees, testing for use, AB 330†

      Prisoners

             Penalties for possession, AB 330

             Periodic testing, AB 330†

      Sex offenders, possession prohibited, SB 412**

      Taxation, enforcement of laws, AB 669

      Transfer of liquor between certain affiliated retailers, authority, AB 669

INVASION OF THE HOME

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

INVERSE CONDEMNATION (See also EMINENT DOMAIN)

      Limitation of action, AB 579

      Private property ombudsman, office created, AB 485

INVESTIGATION DIVISION

      Criminal evidence, appropriation for imaging computer work stations, SB 360†

      Crisis management involving school violence, duties, SB 289**

      Vehicles, appropriation for purchase, AB 523**

INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND REPRESENTATIVES

      Advisory services, applicability of laws, AB 547*

      Applications for licenses, requirements, withdrawal, AB 547*

      Disciplinary action, grounds, AB 547*

      Licensing fees increased, AB 547†

INVESTMENTS

      Compromise of claims on behalf of minors, investment of proceeds, SB 34*

      Housing division, powers, SB 552†

      Industrial insurance, association of self-insured public employers, AB 44†

      Insurance companies, AB 618*

      Local governmental finances, SB 487**, SB 553**, SB 559, AB 96**

      Nevada college savings trust fund, AB 554**

      Reno, proceeds of bond issues, SB 200**

      State finances, SB 487**, SB 488

      University securities law, authority pursuant to, SB 500**

IRRIGATION DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Truckee-Carson irrigation district, appropriation, AB 283

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JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES

      Actions by prisoners, payment of costs, requirements for claims of mental or emotional injury, SB 547

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, SB 31*

      Felony committed during term of imprisonment, sentencing, AB 574*

      Juvenile detention homes, location near or on same grounds as jail, SB 231**

      Juvenile proceedings, confinement of child 18 years or older, SB 230

      Location of county jail at place other than county seat authorized, AB 55**

      Prisoners, reimbursement for booking and release costs, SB 240

JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT, TAXES ON FUEL FOR

      Airport promotion, use of tax proceeds for purposes of, SB 39**

      Trust fund for aviation, contribution of tax revenue to, SB 26*

JOB TRAINING OFFICE, STATE

      Abolished, SB 502**

JOINT TENANTS

      Voting of stock, SB 51*, SB 577**

 

JUDGMENTS, DECREES AND ORDERS

      Bond to secure stay of execution of certain judgments, amount, AB 576**

      Dissipation or diversion of assets following certain judgments, AB 576**

      Foreign judgments, stay of enforcement of certain judgments, AB 576**

      Garages and repair shops, effect of noncompliance with orders, AB 171*

      Garnishee interrogatories, default judgments limited, AB 62*

      Protective orders (See INJUNCTIONS)

      Public hazards, concealment of information prohibited, SB 411

      Renewal of civil judgments, fees, AB 103

      Tax levy or increase, legislative approval of judicial orders, SJR 3

JUDICIAL REVIEW (See also APPEALS)

      Constructional defects, orders of state contractors' board, SB 516†, AB 477

      Ethics, commission on, opinions, AB 638†

      Health facilities in certain counties, capital expenditures, SB 328

      Land use planning decisions, SB 554**

      Medical marijuana, denial of applications, AB 453*

      Mutual insurers, orders of commissioner, AB 618*

      Public utilities, revocation of certificate, permit or license, AB 661**

      Self-insured private employers, associations of, decisions of commissioner, SB 28

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW BOARD, NEVADA

      Animals, regulatory authority restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

JURIES

      Justices' courts, summoning of jurors, exemptions from service, AB 110**

      Mileage fees of jurors, AB 108**

JUSTICES' COURTS

      Fees, AB 94*, AB 103

      Jurors, summoning, exemptions from service, AB 110**

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional fees for support, AB 239**

      Mental health hearings, conduct, AB 550†

      Mentally ill offenders, transfer of certain cases to district court, SB 366

      Workplace harassment protective orders, jurisdiction, AB 370*

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, enhanced penalties, SB 31*

      Declaration of candidacy, time for filing, AB 144

      Fees, AB 94*, AB 103

      Financial disclosure statements, SB 466*, AB 638*

      Number of justices in certain counties, determination, AB 23

      Resignation required before running for different elective office, SB 268

      Sex offenders, suspension of sentence or residential confinement, AB 437

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

      China Spring youth camp, receipt of appropriated money, reports, SB 582

      Literacy program, establishment, appropriation, AB 426

      Mineral County, appropriation, SB 322

      Nevada youth training center, appropriation, AB 531**

      Parole violations, confinement in local or regional facility, SB 230

      Regional facilities, property tax levy, operation by administrative entity, SB 203**

      Spring Mountain youth camp, appropriation, AB 71

      Summit View youth correctional center, appropriation, AB 191

 

JUVENILE COURTS (See also DISTRICT COURTS)

      Attorneys, juvenile's right to waive counsel, AB 308*

      Cognitive training and human development program, financing, SB 7**

      Confinement of child 18 years or older, authority, SB 230

      Controlled substance violations, procedures, educational programs, SB 305†

      Disparate treatment of minorities or economically disadvantaged, analysis, SB 232**

      Legislative committee on juvenile justice, creation, SB 262

      Mental health and substance abuse programs, appropriations, SB 287, AB 470

      Parole or probation violations, powers, SB 230

      Restitution through work program, financing, SB 7**

      Sealing of records, AB 294**

      Teenage pregnancies, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, SB 367**

JUVENILE DELINQUENTS (See also CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION)

      Cognitive training and human development program, financing, SB 7**

      Community-based programs, appropriations, SB 287, AB 470

      Community service, work on or near highway or in other dangerous situation restricted, AB 27**

      Controlled substance violations, procedures, educational programs, SB 305†

      Coroner's office, establishment of visitation programs, AB 174**

      Detention homes, location near or on grounds of jail or adult lockup, SB 231**

      Disparate treatment of minorities or economically disadvantaged, analysis, SB 232**

      Domestic violence protective orders, detention before release from custody following violation, AB 377*

      Educational records, release to certain persons authorized, SB 339

      Informal supervision, report by probation officer, SB 37**

      Jails, prisons or adult facilities, confinement of child 18 years or older, SB 230

      Legal counsel, representation of juveniles, AB 308*

      Legislative committee on juvenile justice, creation, SB 262

      Literacy program, establishment, appropriation, AB 426

      Parole or probation violations, procedures following, SB 230

      Restitution through work program, financing, wage deductions limited, SB 7**

      Sealing of records, procedures, AB 294**

      Sex offenders (See SEX OFFENDERS)

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, enhanced penalties, SB 31*

      Educational records, inspection authorized, SB 339

      Informal supervision, filing of report, SB 37**

      Peace officer powers, AB 573

      Salary increase, AB 673**

      Sealing of juvenile records, notice, AB 294†

JUVENILE SERVICES, DEPARTMENTS OF

      Cognitive training and human development program, administration, SB 7**

      Disparate treatment of minorities or economically disadvantaged, analysis by probation departments, SB 232**

      Jan Evans juvenile justice center, appropriation, AB 598**

      Mental health consortiums, representation, AB 343

      Restitution through work program, administration, SB 7**

      Teenage pregnancies, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, SB 367**

                                                                     K

KEYSTONE ACADEMY

      Appropriation, AB 307

KIDNAPPING

      Crime against a child

             Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

             Internet, posting of registry information, SB 479

             Registration of offenders, procedure, SB 412**

      Limitation of criminal action, AB 54**

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

KINDRED AND NEXT OF KIN

      Adoption of child of minor parent, preferences for placement, SB 21

      Assistance to relatives obtaining guardianship of certain children, SB 278, AB 15*

      Grandparents (See GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN)

      Mental health assessments, restrictions, AB 550†

      Nevada commission on children and families, creation, SB 58

      Visitation rights between child and relatives, SB 25**, AB 34, AB 577

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LABELS AND LABELING

      UPC labels, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 375*

      Woolen products, laws repealed, AB 301*

LABOR (See EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES)

LABOR COMMISSIONER

      Apprenticeship programs, findings, AB 149†

      Attorney general, prosecution of violations reported by commissioner, SB 373**

      Computers, appropriation, AB 503**

      Confidential settlements regarding labor law violations void, SB 411, AB 277**

      Hearings, appointment of persons to conduct, SB 373**

      Minimum wage, regulatory authority, SB 373**

      Minors' employment in sales solicitation or distributions, duties, AB 74**

      Public works, enforcement of wage and employment laws, SB 560**

      Regulations, authority to adopt, SB 373**, SB 560**

      Wage claims collected, when considered abandoned, SB 373**, AB 77†

      Workplace diversity, efforts to increase urged, ACR 37‡

LABOR ORGANIZATIONS

      Gaming employees, regulation of personnel, AB 466**

LABOR RELATIONS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, BOARD FOR

      Creation, AB 89

LAKES (See also PYRAMID LAKE; TAHOE BASIN; WALKER LAKE)

      Motorboats, requirements for operation on interstate waters, AB 469*

 

LAKES CROSSING CENTER (See MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS)

LAND SURVEYORS (See SURVEYORS)

LAND USE PLANNING

      Appeals from decisions, procedures, SB 554**

      Master plans

             Certification by electronic means, authorization, SB 554**

             Contents of plans in Clark County, AB 182*

             Land use plans, number of amendments limited, AB 182*

             Recreation plans to include trails, AB 63**, AB 182†

             Transit plan to include paths for bicycles and pedestrians, AB 182*

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

LANDER COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Flood control project in Battle Mountain, appropriation, AB 185

      Industrial park in Battle Mountain, appropriation, AB 114

LANDLORD AND TENANT

      Electric light and power districts, liens on tenant property or requiring guaranties from landlords prohibited, AB 104

      Emergency contact number, provision to tenants, AB 444**

      Mobile home parks (See MOBILE HOME PARKS)

      Nuisances or dangerous conditions, abatement, relocation of tenants, AB 131*

      Rehabilitation of rental property in residential neighborhoods, authority of county commissioners, AB 92**

      Rental agreements, contents, AB 444**

      Utility fees paid by landlord and charged to tenant, procedures, SB 400, AB 661**

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

      Actions for compensation, certification required, AB 310**

      Board of landscape architecture

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees

                   Collective bargaining, AB 478

                   Reimbursement of expenses, AB 310**

             Examinations, administration on behalf of organizations, AB 310**

             Executive director, duties, AB 310**

             Fees, AB 310**

             Fiscal year, AB 310**

             Immunities from liability, AB 310**

             Members

                   Qualifications, removal, vacancies, AB 310**

                   Terms, expiration, reappointments, AB 310**

             Organizations, membership authorized, AB 310**

             Records, confidentiality, AB 310**

             Redesignated state board, AB 310**

             Secretary, election, AB 310**

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Certificates

             Examinations, AB 310**

             Fees, AB 310**

             Interns, AB 310**

             Issuance without examination, AB 310**

             Renewal, AB 310**

             Temporary certificates prohibited, AB 310**

             Work experience, AB 310**

      Code of conduct, adoption, AB 310**

      Continuing education requirements authorized, AB 310**

      Definitions, AB 310**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Grounds, AB 310**

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Good moral character, determination, AB 310**

      Interns

             Effect of certification, AB 310**

             Qualifications, AB 310**

      Probation, conditions, AB 310**

      Professional corporations, formation and operation, SB 301**

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Qualifications, AB 310**

      Reports of violations, immunities, AB 310**

      Seals, issuance, use, unlawful acts, AB 310**

      Uncertified practice prohibited, AB 310**

LANDSCAPING

      Planned communities governed by landscape maintenance associations, creation authorized, AB 438

      Subdivision of land, maintenance of and assessments for landscaping, AB 63**

LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Amateur athletics and recreational programs, appropriation, AB 360

      Annexations, inclusion of certain property required, AB 101*

      Centennial, issuance of special license plates, SB 414*

      Chamber of commerce commended and anniversary commemorated, SCR 15‡

      Charter amendments

             Additional member of city council, filling of office, AB 59*

             Animal control, authority, AB 208†

             List of registered voters, AB 637*

             Municipal judges, terms, AB 22**

             Quorum of city council, SB 329**

             Special elections, AB 637†

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Child care improvement grant program, appropriation, AB 215

      Community services program for homeless, mentally ill adults, AB 346

      Energy conservation provisions in building codes, adoption, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Equestrian arena and rodeo facility, appropriation, AB 262

      Greater Las Vegas inner-city games, appropriation, AB 595

      Housing authority, appropriation for affordable housing for seniors, AB 70

      Hydrogen vehicle refueling system, appropriation, AB 348

      Latchkey programs, appropriation, AB 116

      Local government tax distribution account, allocations, AB 653

      Outside Las Vegas foundation, license plates for support, SB 409, AB 643*

      Super speed ground transportation activities, appropriation, AB 170

      Traffic noise, assessment of need for abatement, AB 424

LAS VEGAS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION

      Appropriation, AB 594

      Supporters commended, SCR 43‡

LAS VEGAS SEWAGE DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Board of directors, meetings, SB 329†

      Regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425†

LAS VEGAS SPRINGS PRESERVE

      Bond issue, submission to voters, AB 615

      Nevada museum and historical society, appropriation for planning, SB 434

LAS VEGAS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Customer records, confidentiality, AB 566

      Regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425†

      Waste of water, power to prohibit, AB 566

LASER POINTERS

      Unlawful acts, penalty, AB 24

LATCHKEY PROGRAMS

      Las Vegas, appropriation, AB 116

LAW LIBRARIES, COMMISSIONS ON

      Creation, SB 184*, AB 606

LAWYERS (See ATTORNEYS AT LAW)

LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

      Local governments, SB 553**, SB 559

      State, AB 567**, AB 601**

LEASES

      Airport property, authority of municipality, AB 647

      Charter schools, tax exemption for property leased to, SB 292, SB 399**, AB 238

      Commercial coaches, lessor exempt from certain licensing requirements, AB 552

      County property leased for use as airport, airport facility or service, term, AB 210*

      Federal lands, distribution of lease payments, AB 120

      Landlord and tenant (See LANDLORD AND TENANT)

      LP gas tanks and equipment, duties of dealer, AB 292

      Mobile home parks (See MOBILE HOME PARKS)

      Motor vehicles (See also RENTAL CARS)

             Flood-damaged, salvage or nonrepairable vehicles, restrictions, AB 207†

             Temporary placards for movement of vehicles, SB 523**

      Motorboats, requirements, AB 469*

      Property tax, assessment of exempt property leased as residence or by business conducted for profit, AB 433**

      State lands, lease of residential property, SB 358**

      State offices, requirements, AB 128*, AB 567**, AB 601**

      Taxicab motor carriers, approval of certain lease agreements, SB 270, SB 576

LEGAL AID PROGRAMS

      Additional court fees for support of certain programs, AB 239**

LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES

      Agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension, SCR 31

      Community colleges, organizational structure, AB 454**

      Death penalty and DNA testing, SB 254, ACR 21

      Education

             Charter schools, SB 292, AB 224

             Mandatory services in large districts, SB 305

             Pupils at risk of dropping out of school and using drugs, SB 305

             School grounds and activities, use of police powers, SB 86

             WNCC, Fallon campus, needs assessment, AB 591

      Fire marshal division, state, SB 141

      Gaming, SB 419

      Handicapped persons

             SenioRx program, coverage of persons with disabilities, SB 167

             State program for providing services, SCR 32

      Health insurance

             Mandatory benefits, AB 206

             Public employee programs, SCR 50, ACR 36

      Highways and roads

             Construction of highway between Caliente and Mesquite, SCR 9

             Establishment, use and maintenance, SCR 5, SCR 8

             Traffic noise in Clark County, abatement, AB 424

      Hospitals, diversion of emergency patients, SB 484**

      Humboldt River, water management practices, SB 162, SB 582

      Interim study committees

             Bill draft requests, limitation, SB 570**

             Members, employers required to grant leave to attend meetings, loss of job seniority prohibited, SB 57**

      Internet

             Agency meetings, posting of agendas, ACR 16

             Commerce, AB 623, ACR 31

             Gaming, SB 419

      Juvenile justice system

             Community-based programs, effectiveness, SB 287

             Minorities, disproportionate detention or referral, SB 232†

      Legislative committees created by statute, continuation or elimination, SB 570**

      Local government tax distribution account, effect of distribution formula, AB 653

      Long-term care, SB 8

      Medicaid

             Assisted-living program, establishment, SB 341

             Foster care, study of coverage of young adults leaving system urged, ACR 10‡

             Programs and funding for treatment of patients, SB 377**

      Medical care to indigent and low-income patients, programs, funding, SB 377**

      Medical errors, development of reporting system, ACR 7‡

      Medical use of marijuana, AB 453*

      Mental disorders and substance abuse, treating co-occurring disorders, ACR 22

      Misdemeanors, ACR 3

      Municipal utility acquisitions or expansions, effect on local tax revenue, SB 425**

      POST commission, job tasks and physical fitness validation, SB 445

      Private enterprises and local government services, competition, SB 355

      Public employees' benefits program, ACR 36

      Public employees' retirement

             Optional programs, AB 431**

             Reemployment of retirees in positions of labor shortage, AB 555**

      Public utilities, taxation of interstate or intercounty property, SB 65

      State employees, compensation, classifications and wage disparities, SB 85

      Suicide prevention programs, SCR 3

      Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, ACR 5‡

      Tax policy in state, ACR 42

      Towns, incorporation, AB 381**

      Traffic stops, AB 500**

      Wage discrimination, SB 85†

      Water quality and quantity, SCR 5

      Wilderness areas and wilderness study areas, SCR 5, SCR 6

LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU

      Audit division

             Alliance for the mentally ill, audit, SB 452

             Clark and Washoe school districts, audit survey, AB 672**

             Culinary and hospitality academy of Las Vegas, audit, AB 594

             Emission reduction credit program, Clark County, audit, SB 475

             Holocaust, advisory council on education, audit, AB 520**

             Las Vegas performing arts foundation, audit, AB 594

             Life line family education center, audit, SB 451

             National and community service, Nevada commission for, audit, AB 521**

             Nevada humanities committee, audit, SB 428**

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, audit, SB 462**

             Opportunity Village Foundation, audit, SB 491**

             Transportation department and board of directors, audit, SB 415††

             University medical center of southern Nevada, audit, appropriation, AB 52†

             University system and board of regents, audit, AB 26

             Washoe Association for Retarded Citizens, audit, SB 491**

      Capitol apartments, appropriation for purchase and renovation, SB 199**

      Child care facility, authority to establish, SB 570**

      Children, youth and families, committee on, duties, AB 343

      Computer equipment and software, appropriation, AB 187**

      Director

             Care facilities, receipt of reports, AB 444**

             Clean-burning fuel, receipt of reports, SB 478†

             Criminal forfeitures, receipt of report of distributions, SB 36*

             Forecast council, duties, AB 19

             Industrial insurance subsequent injury fund, receipt of notice, AB 322

             Interim benefits committee, duties, AB 564†

             Juvenile justice, committee on, duties, SB 262

             Juvenile justice system, receipt of annual report, SB 232†

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, duties, AB 195**

             Occupational licensing boards, receipt of reports, duties, SB 420*

             Participatory democracy, duties, ACR 38‡

             Problem gambling, grant program, receipt of report, SB 335

             Property managers, receipt of reports, AB 444**

             Public employees' benefits program, board of, receipt of report, AB 564*

             SenioRx program, receipt of report, SB 539**

             State tartan, duties, SB 347**

             Task force for community-based services for handicapped, duties, SB 486

      Educational accountability and program evaluation, legislative bureau of

             Accountability program, receipt of reports, SB 165**, AB 127

             Charter schools, appropriation for evaluation, SB 292, AB 224

             Clark County school district, receipt of subdistrict reports, AB 364*

             Class-size reduction project, receipt of reports, SB 127, AB 671**

             Consultant to evaluate technology, employment, appropriation, SB 427**

             Distance education programs, receipt of reports, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*

             Early childhood education programs, receipt of report, SB 585**

             Early literacy intervention program, evaluation, receipt of report, SB 585**

             Educational technology, receipt of report, SB 427**

             Parental involvement in education, development of report form, SB 73

             Professional development and workbooks, duties, AB 450

             Reading tests for certain classes, receipt of results, AB 265, AB 405†

             Regional training programs, duties, reports, SB 148, SB 585**, AB 297†

             Remedial study programs, duties, SB 490, SB 585**, AB 221, AB 409

             Textbooks, duties, AB 450

      Educational achievement tests, vendors, duties, SB 148

      Employees

             Administrative leave in recognition of service, ACR 11‡

             Collective bargaining, AB 478

             Commendation, ACR 41‡

             Salary increase, appropriation, AB 673**

             Transfers to classified service, rights, SB 570**

      Equipment, appropriation, AB 527**

      Fiscal analysis division

             Capital improvement projects, notice of temporary advances, SB 584**

             Date for receipt of proposed agency budgets, SB 480*

             Educational programs at risk of termination, duties, SB 588

             Energy costs, duties regarding appropriation, SB 518

             Financial analysis and planning, office of, duties, AB 19

             Financial technical advisory committees, representation, AB 19

             Fiscal notes

                   Contents, AB 18

                   Duplicate copies, certain provisions removed, SB 570**

                   Extension of time for additional research, period, SB 570**

                   Monetary threshold for measures requiring note, SB 570†

             Health insurance for school employees, duties, SB 587**

             Health insurance legislation, duties, SB 169

             Lincoln County school district, receipt of report, SB 498**

             State budget, preparation of legislative proposal, AB 600

      Healthy Nevada, task force for a, administrative support, SB 539**

      Interim finance committee

             Alliance for the mentally ill, receipt of report, SB 452

             Attorney general's budget, certain approvals unnecessary, AB 602

             Child welfare services, duties, AB 343

             China Spring youth camp, distribution of appropriation, reports, SB 582

             Class-size reduction demonstration projects, approval, SB 127†

             Common-interest communities, account for, duties, SB 421†

             Community health centers, appropriation, AB 350

             Community services block grants, duties, SB 112**

             Consolidated bond interest and redemption fund, receipt of report, SB 584**

             Culinary and hospitality academy of Las Vegas, receipt of report, AB 594

             Developmental services commission, receipt of reports, SB 364

             Educational programs at risk of termination, appropriation, SB 588

             Electronic application process for health programs, appropriation, AB 514**

             Employers required to grant leave to attend interim meetings, loss of job seniority prohibited, SB 57**

             Energy costs of schools and state agencies, appropriation, SB 518

             Fallon leukemia cluster, appropriation for investigation, AB 359

             Financial analysis model program, appropriation, SB 109

             Healthy Nevada, fund for a, duties, SB 539**

             Heil trust fund for wild horses, approval of expenditures, AB 662**

             Holocaust, advisory council on education, receipt of report, AB 520**

             Homeless, mentally ill adults, receipt of report, AB 346

             Industrial programs, committee on, duties, reports, AB 4**

             Information technology commission, representation, appointments, AB 367

            Las Vegas performing arts center foundation, receipt of report, AB 594

             Lease purchases or installment purchases, approval, AB 567**, AB 601**

             Life line family education center, receipt of report, SB 451

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation, receipt of report, AB 661**

             Medical assistance programs for certain workers, approval, SB 207**

             Medical care for Medicaid and other patients, receipt of report, SB 377†

             Medical marijuana, receipt of reports, AB 453*

             Mortgage industry commission, approval of budget, AB 324†

             National and community service, commission for, receipt of report, AB 521**

             Nevada cultural fund, approval of transfers, SB 170**

             Nevada humanities committee, receipt of report, SB 428**

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, receipt of reports, SB 462**

             Nursing, student loan program, appropriation, AB 378**

             Opportunity Village Foundation, receipt of report, SB 491**

             Park and wildlife bond issue, approval of reallocation of money, AB 615

             Pollution control account, duties, AB 198**

             Public broadcasting, appropriation for distribution to stations, SB 407, AB 76

             Public employees' deferred retirement option plan, receipt of report, AB 431†

             Public works, approval of certain projects or contracts, AB 428**

             Remedial study programs, duties, SB 490, SB 585**, AB 221, AB 409

             Scholarships for certain medical and dental students, duties, SB 40

             SenioRx program, duties, receipt of reports, SB 539**, AB 543

             Tahoe Basin threshold research, receipt of report, AB 511**

             Teachers

                   Classification and enhanced compensation program, appropriation, SB 168

                   Education loan program, receipt of report, AB 311†, AB 613†

                   Health insurance premiums, appropriation, SB 587**

             Tourism, fund for promotion of, approval of transfer of money, SB 583**

             Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, AB 673**

             Washoe Association for Retarded Citizens, receipt of report, SB 491**

      Las Vegas performing arts center foundation, audit, AB 594

      Legal division

             Bill drafts

                   Failure to supply information deemed withdrawal of request, SB 570†

                   Legislative counsel, duties, authority to request drafts, SB 570**

                   Limitations on requests, SB 56††, SB 570**, ACR 1‡, ACR 42

                   Regional planning coalition, requests from, SB 530**

                   Reimbursement by state agencies, provision repealed, SB 570**

                   Time for submission of requests, SB 570**

                   Transmittal of supreme court drafts to judiciary committees, requirement removed, SB 570†

             Entities other than agencies, treatment of regulations, SB 553**

             Nevada Administrative Code, duties, SB 125**

      Legislative commission

             Advertisements in legislative building, approval, AB 329

             Athletic and recreational programs, Las Vegas, receipt of report, AB 360

             Audit subcommittee, receipt of audit reports, AB 26, AB 52†

             Budget subcommittee repealed, AB 600

             Child care grant program, Las Vegas, receipt of report, AB 215

             Clark County school district, receipt of subdistrict reports, AB 364*

             Criminal justice, committee on, receipt of reports, SB 286

             Developmental services commission, receipt of reports, SB 364

             Employers required to grant leave to attend interim meetings, loss of job seniority prohibited, SB 57**

             Hydrogen vehicle refueling system, Las Vegas, receipt of report, AB 348

             Juvenile justice, committee on, selection of chairmen, SB 262

             Latchkey programs in Las Vegas, receipt of report, AB 116

             Long-term care, task force on, duties, report, SB 402†

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation, receipt of report, AB 661**

             Members, designation, SR 10‡, AR 14‡

             Nevada alliance for defense, energy and business, receipt of report, SB 404

             Nevada partnership for homeless youth, receipt of report, AB 139

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, appointment, AB 195**

             Occupational licensing boards, receipt of reports, SB 420*

             Providers of new electric resources, receipt of report, AB 661**

             Public employees' optional retirement programs, receipt of report, AB 431**

             Regulations beyond agencies' authority, rejection declared, SCR 40‡

             Renewable energy and conservation task force, receipt of report, AB 661**

             Residential construction sites, receipt of report on safety inspections, SB 314

             School boards, receipt of report, SB 553**

             State budget, duties, AB 600

             State cancer plan, receipt of report, AB 75

             State treasurer, receipt of annual report, SB 489**

             Studies (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

             Tahoe Regional Planning Compact review committee, appointment, ACR 5‡

             Transportation board and regional commissions, appointments, SB 56†

      Local government budgets, receipt of documents repealed, SB 317**

      Local government fiscal reports, receipt, SB 125**

      Long-term care, advisory task force on, duties, SB 402†

      Medical marijuana, gathering of statistics, AB 453*

      Research division, duties relating to committee on criminal justice, SB 286

      Salary schedule for certain officers, inclusion in NRS, AJR 14

      Transportation, legislative committee on, duties, SB 56††, AB 460†

LEGISLATURE

      Adjournment based on mutual consent of houses (Rule 9), ACR 1‡

      Administrative assessments, powers regarding distributions removed, SB 139**

      Annual sessions, AJR 5 of the 69th session

      Assembly

             Minority leader, appointments made by

                   Equal pay commission, SB 85†

                   Fair pay commission for state employees, SB 85

                   Internet commerce, advisory commission on, AB 623

                   Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, AB 661**

             Speaker

                   Appointments made by

                          Anatomical gifts, advisory committee on, AB 497†

                          Child welfare system, committee on, AB 343†

                          Children, youth and families, committee on, AB 343

                          Community-based services for persons with disabilities, task force, SB 486

                          Criminal justice, committee on, SB 286

                          Education, state board of, AB 357

                          Electric utilities, independent auditor, SB 508

                         Employment of persons with disabilities, committee on, SB 175†

                          Equal pay commission, SB 85†

                          Fair pay commission for state employees, SB 85

                          Forecast council, member, AB 19

                          Health insurance, committee to review mandated benefits, AB 206

                          Incorporated towns, study committee, AB 381**

                          Interim benefits committee, AB 564†

                          Internet commerce, advisory commission on, AB 623

                          Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, SB 194**

                          Juvenile justice, committee on, SB 262

                          Labor relations for state employees, board for, AB 89

                          Long-term care, advisory task force on, SB 402†

                          Nursing, advisory committee to promote profession, AB 378†

                          Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, AB 661**

                          Salaries of elected officers, citizens' commission, AJR 14

                          SenioRx advisory committee, AB 543

                          Statue of Sarah Winnemucca, committee for creation of, AB 267**

                          Tax policy, task force on, ACR 42

                          Transportation, committee on, SB 56††, AB 460†

                          V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction of, SB 334**

                   Budget proposals, request for estimate of effect, AB 19

                   Forecast council, member, AB 19

             Standing rules (See Standing rules, this heading)

      Bills and resolutions

             AB 302, return from governor requested, ACR 40‡

             Appropriations, exemption from joint rules (Rule 14.6), ACR 1‡

             Consent calendar (Rule 110), SR 1‡

             Drafting requests

                   Interim studies, limitation, SB 570**

                   Limitations (Rule 14), ACR 1‡

                   Tax policy, task force on, limitation, ACR 42

                   Time for submission, SB 570**

                   Transportation oversight committee, limitation, SB 56††

             Enrolled bills, technical corrections (Rule 14.6), ACR 1‡

             Final dates for action by standing committees and houses (Rule 14.3), ACR 1‡

             Fiscal notes

                   Contents, AB 18

                   Monetary threshold for measures requiring fiscal note, SB 570†

             Health insurance legislation, fiscal reports, SB 169

             Printing, competitive bidding required, SB 564

             Reference to senate committee (Rule 49), SR 1‡

             Regional planning coalition, requests for legislative measures, SB 530**

             SB 372, return from governor requested, SCR 53‡

             Voting in Assembly (Rule 30), AR 3‡

      Budget

             Governor, time for submission, AJR 5 of the 69th session

             Insurance fraud investigation program, receipt of proposed budget, AB 134†

             Joint committees, date of first hearing (Rule 17), ACR 1‡

             Legislative proposal for budget, preparation, receipt, AB 600

      Buildings and grounds

            Advertising authorized, approval, AB 329

             Capitol apartments, purchase and renovation, SB 199**

             Child care facility, authority to establish, SB 570**

             Maintenance projects and equipment, appropriations, AB 189**, AB 527**

             Property boundaries, expansion, SB 570**

      Clergy, compensation, ACR 35‡

      Colorado River commission, submission of budget, SB 138

      Committees

             Assembly standing committees (Rule 40), AR 3‡

             Budget committees, date of first joint hearing (Rule 17), ACR 1‡

             Child welfare system integration oversight committee, creation, AB 343†

             Children, youth and families, committee on, creation, AB 343

             Criminal justice, committee on, creation, SB 286

             Education, committee on

                   Distance education, review of regulations, SB 108

                   Teacher classification program, oversight, appropriation, SB 168

             Health care, committee on, review of certain issues, SB 402**

             Health insurance, committee to review mandated benefits, creation, appropriation, AB 206

             Hearings (Rule 49), AR 3‡

             Interim benefits committee, creation, AB 564†

             Juvenile justice, committee on, creation, SB 262

             Public lands, committee on

                   Appropriation, SB 162, SB 582

                   Wild horses, duties, AB 219

             Redistricting committees and procedure (Rules 13-13.6), ACR 1‡

             Reports to committees (See Reports, receipt, this heading)

             Review of need for continuation or elimination, SB 570**

             Senate standing committees (Rule 40), SR 1‡

             Subpoenas, issuance (Rule 42), AR 3‡

             Tahoe Regional Planning Compact review committee, appointment, ACR 5‡

             Tax distribution among local governments, committee to study, name change, continuation, duties, SB 65, SB 425**, SB 557**, AB 653

             Transportation, committee on, creation, SB 56††, AB 460†

             Witnesses' refusal to testify, procedures to compel obedience, SB 570**

             Workers' compensation, committee on, abolished, AB 44**

      Contempt, procedures to compel obedience, SB 570**

      County and township government, authority revised, AJR 14

      Employees

             Administrative leave in recognition of service, ACR 11‡

             Assembly staff appreciation day designated and staff commended, AR 11‡

             Attaches, appointment, SR 3‡, SR 4‡, AR 1‡, AR 4‡, AR 5‡, AR 6‡, AR 9‡, AR 10‡, AR 12‡

             Compensation, SB 579*

             Transfers to classified service, rights, SB 570**

      Heil trust fund for wild horses, approval of expenditures, AB 662**

      Highway Transportation Agreement, Multistate, duties, representation on cooperating committee, AB 641**

      Information technology commission, representation, AB 367

      Joint rules (See Standing rules, this heading)

      Legislative fund, appropriations

             Building maintenance projects, equipment, AB 189**, AB 527**

             Capitol apartments, purchase and renovation, SB 199**

             Charter schools, evaluation, SB 292, AB 224

             Clark and Washoe school districts, audit survey, AB 672**

             Compensation, committee to review, AB 606†

             Computer equipment and software, AB 187**

             Developmental services commission, SB 364

             Educational technology consultant, SB 427**

             Employees, salary increase, AB 673**

             Health insurance, committee to review mandated benefits, AB 206

             Highway transportation agreement, dues, AB 641**

             Nevada Reports, Statutes of Nevada, reproduction of older volumes, AB 183**

             Police powers, study of use on school grounds, SB 86†

             Public lands committee, SB 162, SB 582

             Session expenses, SB 1**

      Members

             Allowances for periodicals, stamps, stationery, communications, SR 2‡, AR 2‡

             Attorneys, stays of court proceedings during session, AB 148*

             Compensation

                   60-day limitation removed, AJR 5 of the 69th session

                   Citizens' commission to fix salaries, AJR 14

                   Cost-of-living increases, AB 228, AB 606†

                   Increase, AB 606

             Leave from employment to attend interim meetings required, loss of job seniority prohibited, SB 57**

             Number of members increased, SB 575, SCR 2

             Resignation required before running for different elective office, SB 268

             School employees, fingerprinting as condition of reemployment after leave for session, AB 660**

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, nominations, AB 195**

      Public works, approval of certain projects or contracts, AB 428**

      Reapportionment and redistricting

             Compliance with Voting Rights Act (Rule 13.5), ACR 1‡

             Districts

                   Boundaries, SB 575, AB 665, AB 674

                   Census geography, boundaries must follow (Rule 13.3), ACR 1

             Equality of representation (Rule 13.1), ACR 1‡

             Number of members increased, SB 575, SCR 2

             Population database (Rule 13.2), ACR 1‡

             Procedures of redistricting committees (Rule 13.4), ACR 1‡

             Public participation (Rule 13.6), ACR 1‡

             Redistricting committees (Rule 13), ACR 1‡

      Reports, receipt

             Abandoned property, AB 77**

             Air pollution control programs, SB 475, SB 534

             Arts council, state, SB 170**

             Carson City

                   Capital expenditures by or on behalf of hospital, SB 328

                   Mental health team, AB 286

             Child welfare services, financing, AB 343

             Children and families, Nevada commission on, SB 58

             Children in need of protection, program for continuity of care, AB 343

             Common-interest communities, commission for, SB 421†

             Community-based services for persons with disabilities, task force for, SB 486

             Compensation of public officers, committee to review, AB 606†

             Consumer health assistance, office of, SB 320, AB 422

             Cultural resources, advisory commission on stewardship of, AB 230†

             Defibrillators in public places, AB 473

             Domestic violence, account for aid to victims, AB 583

             Early childhood education programs, SB 585**

             Economic forum, SB 480†

             Energy status in state, AB 661†

             Forecast council and technical advisory committees, AB 19

             Handicapped persons, personal assistance programs, SB 174**

             Health insurance

                   Associations of self-insured private employers, SB 28

                   Mandatory benefits, AB 206

             Highway patrol, data on average salaries, SB 84†

             Homeless, mentally ill adults, community services program, AB 346

             Industrial programs, committee on, AB 4**

             Juvenile offenders

                   Assessments concerning referral or detention of minorities, SB 232†

                   Coroner's office, visitation program, AB 174*

                   Literacy program, AB 426

             Medicaid patients, payments to county hospitals for long-term care, SB 259

             Medically indigent, Clark County health system, SB 290

             Mental health consortiums, AB 343

             Motor vehicle fuel taxes, distribution formula, SB 557**

             Nursing, promotional programs, AB 378†

             Occupational licensing boards, summary of activities, SB 420*

             Participatory democracy programs, ACR 38‡

             Perinatal substance abuse, public information program, SB 422

             Prison system literacy pilot program, AB 241

             Prostate cancer, task force on, SB 318**

             Public employees' benefits program, SB 298**

             Public utilities

                   Electric industry, AB 369†

                   Taxation of interstate and intercounty property, SB 65

             Rental car fees, AB 460†

             Residential construction sites, occupational safety inspections, SB 314

             Schools

                   Accountability program, SB 165**, AB 127

                   Achievement and proficiency examinations

                          English as a second language, alternative assessment program, SB 495

                          Security plans, AB 214**

                          Weekend examinations, evaluation of pilot programs, AB 319†

                   Americans with Disabilities Act, compliance by public schools, SB 305†

                   Clark County school district

                          Extended school day, pilot program, AB 184

                          Renovation of facilities, AB 499**

                          Small schools, construction, SB 311*

                   Class-size reduction, demonstration project in lieu of, SB 127, AB 671**

                   Early literacy intervention program, SB 585**

                   Educational technology, SB 427**

                   Professional development of teachers, use of certain appropriation, AB 450

                   Regional training programs for teachers, SB 148, AB 297†

                   Teacher classification and enhanced compensation program, SB 168

                   Textbooks, use of certain appropriation, AB 450

             SenioRx advisory committee, AB 543

             State cancer plan, AB 75

             State controller, SB 202**

             Teenage pregnancies, efforts to reduce rate, SB 367**

             University students, assistance for single parents with low incomes, AB 118

             Weed control grant program, SB 13

             Wild horses, monitoring activities, AB 219

      Schools, approval of contracts to operate, manage or oversee, AB 351

      Senate

             Hall of Fame inductions

                   Cassidy, George W., SR 6‡

                   Comins, Henry A., SR 8‡

                   Glaser, Norman D., SR 7‡

                   Pozzi, Archie, Jr., SR 5‡

                   Thomas, Janice L., SR 9‡

             Majority leader

                   Appointments made by

                          Anatomical gifts, advisory committee on, AB 497†

                          Child welfare system, committee on, AB 343†

                          Children, youth and families, committee on, AB 343

                          Community-based services for persons with disabilities, task force, SB 486

                          Criminal justice, committee on, SB 286

                          Education, state board of, AB 357

                          Electric utilities, independent auditor, SB 508

                          Employment of persons with disabilities, committee on, SB 175†

                          Equal pay commission, SB 85†

                          Fair pay commission for state employees, SB 85

                          Forecast council, member, AB 19

                          Health insurance, committee to review mandated benefits, AB 206

                          Incorporated towns, study committee, AB 381**

                          Interim benefits committee, AB 564†

                          Internet commerce, advisory commission on, AB 623

                          Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, SB 194**

                          Juvenile justice, committee on, SB 262

                          Labor relations for state employees, board for, AB 89

                          Long-term care, advisory task force on, SB 402†

                          Nursing, advisory committee to promote profession, AB 378†

                          Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, AB 661**

                          Salaries of elected officers, citizens' commission, AJR 14

                          SenioRx advisory committee, AB 543

                          Statue of Sarah Winnemucca, committee for creation of, AB 267**

                          Tax policy, task force on, ACR 42

                          Transportation, committee on, SB 56††, AB 460†

                          V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction of, SB 334**

                   Budget proposals, request for estimate of effect, AB 19

                   Forecast council, member, AB 19

             Minority leader, appointments made by

                   Equal pay commission, SB 85†

                   Fair pay commission for state employees, SB 85

                    Internet commerce, advisory commission on, AB 623

                   Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, AB 661**

             Standing rules (See Standing rules, this heading)

      SenioRx advisory committee, representation, AB 543

      SenioRx program, approval of changes, SB 539**

      Sessions, annual and special, SJR 3, AJR 5 of the 69th session

      Standing rules

             Assembly

                   Adoption, AR 3‡

                   Advertisements, posting (Rule 96), AR 3‡

                   Cellular phones and pagers, use, prohibitions (Rule 21), AR 3‡

                   General file, consideration of bills (Rule 113), AR 3‡

                   Hearings, procedures (Rule 49), AR 3‡

                   Motions to reconsider (Rule 68), AR 3‡

                   Standing committees (Rule 40), AR 3‡

                   Subpoenas, issuance by committees (Rule 42), AR 3‡

                   Voting, manner of (Rule 30), AR 3‡

             Joint rules

                   Adjournment (Rule 9), ACR 1‡

                   Adoption, ACR 1‡

                   Appropriation bills, exemption from rules (Rule 14.6), ACR 1‡

                   Budget, date of first joint session (Rule 17), ACR 1‡

                   Enrolled bills, technical corrections (Rule 14.6), ACR 1‡

                   Final dates for action on legislation (Rule 14.3), ACR 1‡

                   Redistricting committees and procedure (Rules 13-13.6), ACR 1‡

             Senate

                   Adoption, SR 1‡

                   Order of business (Rule 120), SR 1‡

                   Reference of matter to committee (Rule 49), SR 1‡

                   Second reading file and consent calendar (Rule 110), SR 1‡

                   Standing committees (Rule 40), SR 1‡

      State property, approval of certain lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, AB 567**, AB 601**

      Tax levy or increase compelled by court order, approval required, SJR 3

      Transportation department and certain regional commissions, appointment of legislative members, SB 56†

LEUKEMIA (See also CANCER)

      Investigation of leukemia cluster in Fallon, appropriation, AB 359

LEWDNESS AND OBSCENITY (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Internet, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 551**

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

LEWDNESS WITH A CHILD (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Age of victim against whom crime may be committed, AB 408

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

LIBEL

      Banks, penalty provision for derogatory remarks about bank repealed, SB 53**

      Insurance fraud, immunities for reports, AB 135**

LIBRARIES

      Consolidated library districts

             Adoption of budget and appropriations by county commissioners, AB 317

             Bond issues, approval or disapproval by governing bodies, AB 293*

             Tax for support of district repealed, AB 317

      County library districts, boundary changes, AB 441**

      Grants for library collections and equipment requirements, SB 431**

      Law libraries, commissions on, creation, SB 184*, AB 606

      Librarians, conditions for receipt of support for higher education, SB 55

      Pornography on Internet, restrictions on access by minors required, SB 551†

      School libraries

             Books, grants for purchase, SB 196**

             On-line resources, grants to acquire licenses, SB 385, SB 427**

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

LIBRARIES AND LITERACY, STATE COUNCIL ON

      Composition, SB 502**

LICENSE PLATES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

LICENSES AND PERMITS

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Businesses, administration of local rules affecting, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 117**

      Drivers' licenses (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Fishing (See FISH AND FISHING)

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Mining operations or exploration projects, interim permits, AB 79

      Professions or occupations (See specific profession or occupation)

      Public utilities

             Highway or right of way, permits to use or disturb, SB 195

             Utility facilities, construction permits, SB 362**

      Social security number, repeal of federal mandate of recordation on applications urged, AJR 9‡

      State employees, payment of fees for required licenses and permits, AB 475

      Trapping (See TRAPS AND TRAPPING)

      Work permits (See WORK CARDS)

LIE DETECTORS

      Peace officers under investigation, procedures, AB 282**

LIENS

      Appliance or electronics repair, liens for labor and materials, SB 19

      Common-interest communities

             Foreclosure, SB 134, SB 421

             Homestead exemption, extension, SB 83†

      Condominiums, homestead exemption, SB 83†

      Farm products, creation and foreclosure of liens, SB 88*

      General improvement districts, certain liens on tenant property prohibited, AB 104

      Graffiti, costs of removal from nonresidential property, AB 571**

      Handicapped parking spaces, noncompliance by property owners, SB 374†

      Limited-liability companies, judgment debtors, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Limited partnerships, judgment debtors, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Livestock taxes, delinquent payments, SB 376*

      Mechanics' and materialmen's liens

             Arbitration, rights unimpaired, effect on trial, SB 370

             Awards to prevailing claimants, SB 370

             Contractors

                   Amount of lien withheld by owner, SB 370

                   Grounds for discipline, SB 370

             Definitions, SB 370

             Extension of lien, SB 370

             Foreclosure action, stay of action pending arbitration, SB 370

             Frivolous liens, motions, orders, SB 370

             Notice of completion, recording, delivery, SB 370

             Notice of lien

                   Amendment, SB 370

                   Contents, SB 93, SB 370

                   Release of notice, petitions, SB 370

             Notice of nonresponsibility, SB 370

             Parties to action, joinder, SB 370

             Preferential trial settings, SB 370

             Preliminary notice of right to lien, SB 370

             Priority of liens, SB 370

             Rank of lien claimants, SB 370

             Sureties, notice of exception to sufficiency, addition of sureties, SB 370

             Two or more buildings or mining claims, notice, SB 370

             Waiver of rights and liabilities restricted, forms, SB 370

      Mobile home parks, resale of home purchased at lien sale, AB 619*

      Nuisance abatement costs, AB 131*

      Real property, legal descriptions of property in lien documents, AB 126**

      State industrial insurance system, release of certain liens created by, SB 566**

      University securities law, creation of liens, SB 500†

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

      Attorney, stay of court proceedings during legislative session, AB 148*

      Economic development, coordination of efforts urged, SCR 10‡

      Employees, classification, rules and regulations, SB 146

      Internet commerce, advisory commission on, nominations, AB 623

      Salary, AB 606, AJR 14

      Tourism, duties, SB 583**

LIFE AND HEALTH GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA

      Incorporation of changes to model act, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 252*

LIFE LINE FAMILY EDUCATION CENTER

      Appropriations, SB 78, SB 451

LIFE-SUSTAINING PROCEDURES (See LIVING WILLS)

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

      Child support, action for reimbursements, SB 369

      Constructional defects, SB 310, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 366, AB 477, AB 498

      Design professionals, effect of review by screening panel, SB 218

      Employment practices, unlawful acts, AB 194

      Housing division, actions on bond issues, SB 552†

      Inverse condemnation actions, AB 579

      Kidnapping, AB 54**

      Murder, attempt, AB 54**

      Product liability, AB 17

      Real estate licensees, breach of duties, SB 418†

      Renewable energy generation projects or improvements, legality of agreements or bonds, AB 661†

      Silicone injections or implants, revival of certain actions, AB 667

      Stalking, aggravated, AB 54†

LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANIES

      Articles of organization

             Certificates of amendment, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Contents, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Definition, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Filing fees, SB 577**

      Business license fee, increase, Initiative Petition

      Common-interest communities, service on executive board, SB 421

      Creditors' rights, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Defaulting companies, revocation of rights, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Dissolution

             Constructional defects, claims unaffected by dissolution, SB 89, AB 81

             Generally, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Do-not-compete agreements, enforceability, SB 511

      Documents, filing with secretary of state, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 356**, SB 577**

      Fictitious name certificates, filing and renewal, AB 154**

      Filing fees, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Foreign companies, registration, actions by or against, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Gaming, information on directors required for state licensing, SB 283**

      Home-based businesses, rejection of industrial insurance coverage, AB 160**

      Interior or residential design businesses, oversight, SB 301**, AB 539

      Legislative declaration, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Members

             Actions, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Classes authorized, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Definition, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Distributions, receipt, SB 51*, SB 577**

             Noneconomic members, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges of interest, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Open meeting laws, applicability to companies receiving public grants, AB 225†

      Operating agreements, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Public accounting practice under fictitious name, registration required, SB 512*

      Renewal or revival of charter, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Resident agents, certification and regulation, AB 617

LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS

      Certificate of existence, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 577**

      Documents, filing with secretary of state, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 356**, SB 577**

      Resident agents, certification and regulation, AB 617

LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

      Creditors' rights, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Defaulting partnerships, revocation of rights, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Documents, filing with secretary of state, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 356**, SB 577**

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges of interest, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Resident agents, certification and regulation, AB 617

LIMOUSINES

      Allocation system in Clark County, SB 270, SB 576

      Annual fee for each vehicle operated, imposition, SB 270, SB 576

      Definitions, SB 270, SB 576

      Disorderly passengers, regulations, SB 270, SB 576

      Drivers

             Conditions of employment by certificate holder, SB 270, SB 576

             Permits, issuance, fees, SB 270, SB 576

             Physician's certificates, requirement, SB 270, SB 576

             Prohibited and required acts, sanctions, SB 270, SB 576

      Impoundment of vehicle for unauthorized operation, SB 270, SB 576

      Kickbacks from sexually oriented businesses, unlawful acts, AB 627†

      Preventative maintenance and safety inspections, requirements, SB 270, SB 576

      Trip sheets, requirements, SB 270, SB 576

      Violations, disciplinary action, penalties, SB 270, SB 576

LINCOLN COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Fairground improvements, appropriations, AB 288

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Previous appropriation, authorized uses, reversion, SB 498**

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (See also PUBLIC UTILITIES)

      Motor vehicles

             Incentive programs for use of alternative fuels, development, SB 478*, SB 534

             Standards for LP gas used as motor fuel, adoption, AB 629†

             Tax exemption for use of clean-burning fuel, SB 478†

      Sales and use tax exemption for gas used for all domestic purposes, SB 71

      Tanks and other equipment, requirements for sale or lease by dealer, AB 292

      Transport, field agents' authority to stop vehicles, AB 560**

LITERACY

      Achievement and proficiency examinations (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Clark County school district, appropriation for after-school program, SB 360†

      Family literacy programs, grants, appropriation, AB 416

      Juvenile offenders, establishment of pilot program, appropriation, AB 426

      Nevada early literacy intervention program, establishment, evaluation, SB 585**

      Prison system, establishment of literacy pilot program, AB 241

      Reading textbooks in public schools, requirements, AB 405†

      School pupils, legislative declaration, AB 265, AB 405

LIVESTOCK (See also ANIMALS)

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE)

      Bestiality prohibited, penalty, SB 173

      Cruelty, abandonment or similar offenses, penalties, SB 62**

      Diseased animals, penalty for sale of or refusal to euthanize, SB 62†

      Grazing (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)

      Herding on or along highway, duties of approaching vehicle drivers, AB 463†

      Local products, purchase and promotion urged, ACR 4‡

      Ordinances for control and protection of animals, authority of county commissioners, AB 92**

      Poisoning or attempting to poison livestock, penalty, restitution, SB 62**

      Rodeos (See RODEOS)

      Shows or other events, certain laws or ordinances restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

      Taxation

             County assessor and treasurer, duties removed, SB 376*

             Delinquent taxes, penalty, SB 376*

             State department of agriculture, duties, SB 376*

      Transport, field agents' authority to stop vehicles, AB 560**

      Trespass, liability of certain owners or managers, SB 532

LIVING WILLS

      Do-not-resuscitate orders (See also DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDERS)

             Use, AB 173**, AB 471

      Durable power of attorney

             Declaration, contents, AB 471

             Reciprocal beneficiaries, rights, AB 496

      Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, declaration, guardian's powers, AB 471

LOANS

      Charter schools, fund for, creation, use, SB 292, SB 399**

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Higher education financial assistance, conditions, SB 55

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, SB 6*, AB 447

      Housing division, powers, SB 552**

      Installment loans (See INSTALLMENT LOANS)

      Insurance companies, loans from investments, AB 618*

      Local government loan to another local government or interfund loans, procedures, public hearings, SB 201**

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Nevada health service corps loan repayment program, appropriation, SB 403

      Nurses, student loans, AB 378**

      Residential swimming pools and spas, financing requirements, SB 216**

      Rural health programs, revolving loan account, AB 612

      School districts, loans for school construction, SB 164*, AB 300

      Teachers (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

LOBBYING

      Lobbyist defined, AB 326†

      Local governments, budget reports relating to lobbying expenses, AB 326*

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

      Arbitration of certain disputes required, AB 365

      Charter schools, applicability of laws, SB 292, SB 399**

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (See CITY EMPLOYEES; COUNTY EMPLOYEES; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE, COMMITTEE ON

      Budgets, duties, SB 317**

      Businesses, local rules affecting

             Administration, recommendations for regulations, SB 553†

             Interpretation and advice from tax commission, AB 117**

      County officers, duties regarding waiver from salary increases, AB 256, AB 606

      Fiscal reports of local governments, duties, SB 125**

      Incorporation of towns, representation on advisory committee, AB 381**

      Local Government Budget Act, duties, SB 553**

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, duties relating to distribution, SB 557**

      Municipal and other governmental utilities, approval of certain actions, SB 425†

      Proposed incurrence of debt or levy of special elective taxes, duties, SB 123**

      Regulations, authority to adopt, publication, SB 125**, SB 553**

      Severe financial emergencies, duties, SB 317**, SB 553**

LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES

      Accounting and auditing procedures, SB 317**

      Air pollution violations, deposit and use of fines in larger counties, AB 284

      Appropriations, lapse of unencumbered balance, transfer between accounts, unlawful expenditures, SB 317**

      Ballot questions or candidates, restrictions on expenditures to oppose or support, SB 357, AB 443*

      Bonds and other obligations

             Air pollution control program, authority to issue, SB 536††

             Annual reports, contents, SB 553**, SB 559

             City general or special obligations, pledge of room tax revenue, SB 200**

             Fire protection districts, county, authority to issue, AB 252**

             General obligation debt, incurrence, SB 553**

             Library districts, approval or disapproval of bond issues, AB 293*

             Local improvements, payment of interest on assessment bonds, SB 470**

             Medium-term obligations, issuance, SB 553**, SB 559

             Operating expenses, payment from proceeds, SB 553**

             Proposed incurrence of general obligation debt, notice, approval, SB 123**

             Purchase by state, SB 164*, AB 300

             Reno, investment of proceeds of bond issues, SB 200**

             Revenue bond issues without election, time for submission of petition in opposition, AB 443*

             Schools, pilot program for replacement, AB 499**

             Statements of debt and plans, updates, SB 123**

             Tax increment areas, creation to defray costs of certain undertakings, SB 266

      Budgets

             Allowed property tax revenue, establishment, SB 317**

             Augmentation or amendment, SB 317**

             Contents, SB 317**

             Default budgets, SB 317**

             Definitions, SB 317**

             Delinquent documents, notification, effect of failure to file, SB 317**

             Final budgets, filing, SB 317**

             Lobbying expenses, reports, AB 326*

             Local Government Budget Act, name change, SB 317**

             Regulations, adoption, SB 553**

             Reports of proposed expenditures, filing requirement eliminated, SB 317**

             Special districts, exemption of certain districts from budget act, SB 317**

             Tentative budgets, filing, SB 317**

             Unlawful expenditures, exceptions, SB 317**

      Businesses, administration and interpretation of local rules affecting, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 117**

      Capital improvement plans

             Requirements, SB 317**, SB 553**, SB 559

             Updates, SB 123**

      Child welfare services, claims fund, AB 343

      Child welfare, trust fund for, deposits, AB 343

      County ordinances to impose or increase tax, restrictions, AB 92**

      Credit or debit card or electronic funds transfers used to remit fees or payments to local government, fees authorized, AB 649**

      Debt management commissions (See DEBT MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS)

      Debt service funds, use, SB 317**

      Definitions, SB 553**, SB 559

      Enterprise funds, building permit fees

             Permissible expenditures, regulations governing, SB 553**

             Working capital, maintenance, restrictions on balance, SB 60**

      Extraordinary maintenance, repair or improvement, funds for, establishment, SB 317**, SB 553**, SB 559

      Federal lands, distribution of lease payments, AB 120

      Fees charged and collected by certain officials, increase, AB 94*

      Fees charged by local governments

             Rules affecting businesses, interpretation, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 117**

             Utilities providing wireless services, limit on fees, SB 563*, SB 569**

      Fiduciary funds, establishment, SB 317**

      Fire protection districts, county, accounting procedures and bond issues, AB 252**

      Fiscal reports, contents, filing, SB 125**

      Forfeited property, account for, distribution of money, SB 36*

      Golf course located on public property and used in connection with for-profit business, property tax exemption, SB 82

      Governmental services in competition with private entities, study, SB 355

      Impact fees, imposition and use, AB 458**

      Installment-purchase agreements, requirements, SB 553**, SB 559

      Investment trust funds, establishment, SB 317**

      Investments, SB 487**, SB 553**, SB 559, AB 96**

      Juvenile delinquents

             Regional facilities, levy of property tax for operation, SB 203**

             Special funds relating to juvenile services, establishment, SB 7**

      Limit on revenue from taxes ad valorem (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Loans to another local government or interfund loans, procedures, SB 201**

      Local government tax distribution account

             Allocations, SB 317**, AB 653

             Sources, AB 457†

             Study of effects of formula for distribution, AB 653

             Withholding of distributions for failure to file budget reports, SB 317**

      Mentally incompetent defendants, responsibility for costs of additional evaluation and report, AB 582**

      Mentoring of children, fund for programs for the, sources, use, AB 69†

      Minerals, tax on net proceeds, receipt of reports, distribution, AB 361**

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, distribution, SB 124**, SB 557**

      Nonresidential construction tax, imposition and use, AB 462, AB 654

      Pension and other employee benefits funds, establishment, SB 317**

      Permanent funds, establishment, SB 317**

      Private-purpose trust funds, establishment, SB 317**

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Proprietary funds, establishment, SB 317**

      Quarterly reports, requirement eliminated, SB 125**

      Regional facilities, levy of property tax for operation, SB 203**

      Rental car fees, remission to county general fund, AB 460†

      Resolutions to establish funds, contents, requirements, SB 317**

      Restitution for victims of crime, creation of separate funds for deposits, AB 573†

      School districts (See SCHOOL FINANCES)

      Severe financial emergencies, conditions, corrective action, SB 317**, SB 553**

      Stabilize operation of local government, funds to, creation, transfers, SB 317**

      Tax increment areas, creation, SB 266

      Time accounts, deposits by county treasurers, AB 96**

      Tort liability

             Assessments for fund for insurance premiums, SB 568**

             Tort claims fund, deposit of certain property tax revenue, AB 178

      Transcripts in certain actions, payment of fees by county, AB 429**

      UCC, secured transactions, transfer by government exempt, SB 474**, SB 500†, SB 552†, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 567†

      Unfunded mandates (See UNFUNDED MANDATES)

      Vehicle privilege tax, distribution, AB 457

      Victims of crime, fund for the compensation of, creation, AB 573†

      Water, tax on intercounty transfers, approval, AB 468*

LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING

      Authorized representatives, powers, AB 649**

      Definitions, AB 649**

      Disclosure of certain bids, AB 649**

      Energy contracts, exemption from competitive bidding, AB 649†

      Governmental services in competition with private entities, study, SB 355

      Handicapped persons, preferences for entities employing, SB 175**, AB 649**

      Insurance contracts, notice of expiration of coverage eliminated, AB 649**

      Internet, use to receive bids, AB 649**

      Medical devices sold to governmental entity, sales tax exemption, SB 528**

      Out-of-state retailers contracting with local entity, agreement to collect sales taxes required, AB 455**

      Purchasing officers redesignated evaluators, AB 649**

      Qualifications of bidders, AB 649**

      Washoe County airport authority, concession agreements, SB 38**, AB 312

LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS

      Bonds, time for payment of interest on assessment bonds, SB 470**

      Impact fees for police stations, fire stations and parks, imposition, AB 458**

      Nonresidential construction tax, imposition and use, AB 462

      Overpass or underpass projects, assessments for maintenance, AB 385

      Reno, creation of district and levy of assessments to promote tourism, SB 221**

      Tax increment areas, creation, SB 266

      Transportation projects, assessments for security, AB 385

LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX

      Delinquent taxes, collection, AB 314**

      Exemptions or abatement

             Constitutional requirements for enactment, SJR 20 of the 70th session

             Electricity generation, utilization of renewable energy resources, SB 227**, SB 273*, AB 434

             Farm machinery and equipment, AB 243*

             Funeral supplies, AB 480

             Liquefied petroleum gas used for domestic purposes, SB 71

             Medical devices, SB 528**, AB 411

             Motorboats shipped outside state to nonresidents, AB 651

             Racing vehicles, AB 657*

             State property subject of lease purchase or installment purchase, AB 567**

      Motorboats, sales by other than dealers, AB 651

      Out-of-state retailers contracting with public entities, agreement to collect taxes required, AB 455**

      Payment, charge for returned checks, AB 314**

      Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, adoption, AB 455**

LODGING TAX (See ROOM TAX)

LONG-TERM CARE

      Advisory task force on long-term care, creation, appropriation, SB 402†

      Legislative committee on health care, review of certain issues, SB 402**

      Legislative study directed, appropriation, SB 8

      Medicaid patients

             Fund for institutional care of medically indigent, transfer of money, SB 321**

             Personal allowances, appropriation for increase, AB 371

             State payment for care in hospitals or nursing facilities, SB 259, SB 321†

      State employees, insurance coverage for long-term care, SB 343

LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR

      Disciplinary action

            Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Nevada state board of examiners for administrators of facilities for long-term care

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

LOTTERIES

      State lottery, authorization, use of proceeds, AJR 11

LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE

      ALS association of Nevada, appropriation, SB 12

      Respite care, establishment of pilot program, SB 342

LOW-INCOME HOUSING (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

LP GAS (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

LYME DISEASE (See also COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

      Insects, control of diseases transmitted by, AB 472

 

LYON COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Carson River corridor restoration, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, SB 569**

      Fair and recreation board, composition, AB 181**

      Historic commission (See COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION)

      Historic district, creation required, SB 157

      North Lyon fire protection district, continuation, boundaries, AB 663**

      Regional transportation commission, composition, AB 534**

      Tricounty railway commission (See TRICOUNTY RAILWAY COMMISSION)

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Hi-tech learning centers, appropriation, AB 39

                                                                    M

MACDONALD CENTER FOR ARTS AND HUMANITIES

      Appropriation, AB 85

MAGAZINES

      Minors, employment in sales solicitation or distributions restricted, AB 74**

MAIDS

      Compensation for overtime, SB 136

MALICE

      Definition, SB 375

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF

      Cultural resources stewardship program, establishment, AB 230

MALPRACTICE

      Design professionals, establishment of screening panels, SB 218

      Homeopathic physicians, reports to licensing board, SB 506

MAMMOGRAMS

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

MANAGED CARE

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Denial of coverage, time for notice to insured, SB 320†

      Dispute resolution, duties of external review organizations, SB 320, AB 422

      Emergency services, mandatory benefit provision repealed, AB 206

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, AB 452*

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Legislation mandating coverage, fiscal reports, SB 169

      Physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, SB 91**

      Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, SB 99*

      Prescription drug coverage (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

MANSLAUGHTER (See also HOMICIDE; MURDER)

      Elements of offense, SB 375

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS (See also MOBILE HOME PARKS)

      Mobile home parks, terminology revised, AB 384*

 

MANUFACTURED HOMES (See MOBILE HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES)

MAPS AND PLATS

      County roads, fees for filing maps, AB 94*

      Federal lands, mapping of certain roads, SB 106

      Public works, design instruments declared state property, AB 72

      Recording (See RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS)

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

MARIJUANA (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Growing, cultivating or propagating, prohibitions, penalties, SB 242

      Internet pharmacies, unlawful acts, SB 397**

      Local ordinances authorized, AB 453*

      Medical marijuana use, regulation, research programs, SB 545, AB 453*

      Pain management issues, state committee on, creation, SB 371

      Possession, penalties, AB 453*

MARRIAGE

      Certificates or abstracts, fees, AB 94*

      Commissioners of civil marriage, fees, AB 94**

      Industrial insurance death benefits, prohibition against payment following remarriage eliminated, AB 217

      Justices of the peace, fees, AB 94*, AB 103

      Licenses, fees, AB 94**

      Municipal judges, fees, AB 103

      Renewal of vows, issuance of licenses, fees, AB 254

      Solemnization, requirements for certificates of permission, AB 254

      Wedding chapels, issuance of marriage licenses may be authorized, AB 254†

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

      Board of examiners for marriage and family therapists

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Health insurance, mandatory benefits for treatment repealed, AB 206

MARSHALS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Specialized law enforcement units, duties when felony committed in presence of officer, AB 220*

MASS TRANSIT (See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

      Licensing and regulation, creation of regulatory board, AB 625

MASTECTOMY

      Mandatory health insurance coverage, SB 212, AB 206, AB 618*

 

MASTERS

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, enhanced penalties, SB 31*

      Constructional defect cases, complex matters, SB 185

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

      Abandonment of newborn, safe haven legislation, SB 191**

      Advisory board

             Abolished, SB 538

             Appropriation, SB 277†

             State partnership to reduce rate of teenage pregnancy, duties, SB 367**

      Child welfare services, transfer of duties to county agencies, AB 343, AB 512

      Federally qualified community health centers, appropriation, AB 350

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

      Hearing tests for newborns, SB 308, AB 250*

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Nevada check-up, electronic application system, AB 514**

      Nevada health account for uninsured families, creation, appropriation, AB 603

      Perinatal services, appropriation, SB 403

      Perinatal substance abuse, public information program, SB 422

      Sign regarding consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, posting by food establishments, SB 277

      Teenage pregnancies, state partnership to reduce rate, SB 367**

      Uninsured children, report relating to health care services for, SB 469

MAYHEM

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

MEDIATION (See also ARBITRATION)

      Collective bargaining by state employees, mediation of disputes, AB 478

      Common-interest communities, SB 261†, SB 421, AB 484

      Constructional defects, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 477

      Nevada Mediation Week designated, SCR 42‡

      School violence, peer mediation programs urged, SCR 18‡

MEDICAID

      Actions, reduction of damages for benefits received from collateral sources, AB 17

      Assisted-living program, study directed, SB 341

      Breast and cervical cancer, coverage, AB 75

      Child health assurance program

             Appropriation, AB 196†

             Consideration of certain resources or assets prohibited, AB 196

      Clark County, establishment and operation of county health system, SB 290

      Developmental services commission, reimbursement recommendations, SB 364

      Electronic application process, appropriation, AB 514**

      Foster care, study of coverage of young adults leaving system urged, ACR 10‡

      Fund for institutional care of medically indigent, transfer of money, SB 321**

      Hospitals treating disproportionate share of indigent patients, payment, study, SB 302, SB 333, SB 377**

      Insulin pumps, coverage, appropriation, SB 166

      Late payments to care providers, interest, SB 99*

      Long-term care

             Hospitals or nursing facilities, payment of costs by state, SB 259, SB 321†

             Personal allowances, appropriation for increase, AB 371

 

      Long-term strategic plan for reimbursements, development, AB 513**

      Management information system, appropriation, AB 516**

      Medical care, study of programs and funding, SB 377**

      Medical records, acquisition without charge to support claim or appeal, AB 363*

      Minors under age 19, presumptive eligibility, appropriation, AB 31

      Podiatric services, coverage, appropriation, SB 166

      Pregnant women, presumptive eligibility, appropriation, AB 31

      Prescriptions, demonstration project to provide access to discounted prescriptions for certain low-income persons, AB 398

      Rural health care providers, appropriation for reimbursement increase, SB 403

MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, SB 191**

      Adult day care (See ADULT DAY CARE)

      Bingo games in senior facilities, exclusion from gaming laws, SB 101

      Brain-damaged persons, respite services for persons providing care, SB 342

      Burn treatment facilities, receipt of fees from firefighters' license plates, SB 257**

      Cancer reporting system, penalties for violations, AB 630**

      Capital expenditures by or on behalf of certain facilities, approval, SB 328

      Children's health insurance, training of employees to assist in enrollments, AB 35

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Community health centers, appropriation, AB 350

      Competition between private and public enterprises, legislative study, SB 355

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Halfway houses for alcohol and drug abusers (See HALFWAY HOUSES)

      Hearing tests for newborns, SB 308, AB 250*

      Hospitals (See COUNTY HOSPITALS; HOSPITALS)

      Medicaid patients, payment of costs of long-term care by state, SB 259, SB 321†

      Medical devices, sales and use tax exemption, SB 528**, AB 411

      Medical errors, legislative study of system for reporting, ACR 7‡

      Mobile units, licensure and regulation, SB 483**

      Nurses (See NURSES AND NURSING)

      Patients generally (See PATIENTS)

      Physicians (See PHYSICIANS)

      Refractive laser surgery facilities, regulation, SB 483**

      Smoking, prohibitions, SB 258

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

MEDICAL BILLS

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Major hospitals, reduction of billed charges to certain inpatients, SB 484†

      Nonacceptance of insurance payments by provider, notice to patient, AB 52

      Trauma centers, billed charges for services, SB 338

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES

      Rural health care, appropriations, SB 403

      Sales and use tax exemptions, SB 528**, AB 411

MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF (See PHYSICIANS)

MEDICAL LABORATORIES

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

 

MEDICAL RECORDS

      Cancer reporting system, AB 630**

      Destruction of records by providers, notice to patient or other persons, SB 485

      Elder abuse, inspection of records by law enforcement agencies, AB 111

      Newborns, hearing tests, SB 308, AB 250*

      Patients, acquisition of records without charge in certain circumstances, AB 363*

      Physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, SB 91**

      Viatical settlements, confidentiality of information obtained by licensees, AB 618*

MEDICAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS (See NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS)

MEDICARE

      Actions, reduction of damages for benefits received from collateral sources, AB 17

MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Administrative action against persons, notice requirements, AB 225*

      Appointments to public office, applicability of laws, AB 479

      Audio recordings required, retention, availability to public, SB 121

      City councils, special meetings, SB 555*

      Collective bargaining by state employees, exemptions from requirements, AB 478

      Common-interest communities, applicability of laws, SB 421

      Constructional defect commission, applicability of laws, SB 310

      Corporations and limited-liability companies, applicability of laws, AB 225†

      Definitions, AB 225*

      Elko city council, AB 11*

      Eminent domain proceedings, notice to affected property owners, AB 225*

      Equalization, state board of, AB 205

      Fines for violations by member of public body, AB 225†

      Internet, posting of notice, agendas and minutes, SB 121, AB 60*, ACR 16

      Occupational and professional licensing boards, applicability of laws to disciplinary hearings, SB 513

      Public works board, state, AB 428**

      School violence, response plan  committees exempt from laws, SB 289**

      Series of gatherings, applicability of laws, AB 225*

      SLAPP suits, immunities, AB 435

      Statewide training of members of public bodies, appropriation, AB 479

      Voting, affirmative vote of majority of members required to take action, SB 329**

      Wells, City of, board of councilmen, SB 272*

MEMORIALS (See RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS)

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, COMMISSION ON

      Abolished, SB 538

      Developmental services commission, appointments, SB 364

      Domestic violence, account for aid to victims, duties removed, AB 583

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, SCR 17‡

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS

      Aversive intervention and restraints, use, SB 116**

      Carson City, appropriation for mental health team, AB 286

      Child and adolescent services, appropriations, SB 456**, AB 532**

      Clients' rights, AB 550*

      Co-occurring disorders, legislative study of diagnosis and treatment, ACR 22

      Community services program for homeless, mentally ill adults, AB 346

      Desert regional center, appropriation, SB 439**

      Emotionally disturbed children, creation of mental health consortiums, AB 343

      Juveniles, appropriations for community-based programs, SB 287, AB 470

      Lakes Crossing Center, appropriation, SB 455**

      Medication, administration, AB 550†

      Nevada mental health institute

             Appropriations, SB 247**, SB 435**

             Name change to northern Nevada adult mental health services, SB 540**

      Rural clinics, appropriation, SB 441**

      Rural health telemedicine network, appropriation, SB 403

      Rural regional center, appropriation, SB 436**

      Scholarships for students pursuing mental health degrees, SB 391†

      Sierra regional center, appropriation, SB 440**

      Southern Nevada adult mental health services, appropriation, SB 247**

      Task force for community-based services for persons with disabilities, appointments, report, SB 486

      Unclassified service of state, client help removed from designation, AB 386**

MENTALLY ILL PERSONS (See also HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

      Admission to mental health facilities

             Emergency admissions

                   Application for admission, procedures, AB 550*

                   Medical evaluations

                          Appropriation for costs, AB 636†

                          Authority to conduct, AB 636*

                   Release within certain time, requirements, exceptions, AB 550*

                   Transport to mental health facility, AB 636*

             Involuntary admissions

                   Hearings, AB 550*

                   Petition to commence proceedings, procedures, AB 550*

                   Transport to mental health facility, AB 636*

      Alcohol or drug abuse and mental disorders, legislative study of co-occurring disorders, ACR 22

      Alliance for the mentally ill of Nevada, appropriation, SB 452

      Autism, creation of commission and service centers, AB 635

      Aversive intervention and restraints, use, SB 116**

      Carson City housing after release from institutional care, appropriation, SB 368

      Community services program for homeless, mentally ill adults, AB 346

      Criminal proceedings, competency evaluations, AB 582**

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Guardianships, appointment of temporary guardian, SB 34*

      Health insurance, mandatory coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

      Offenders, establishment of treatment programs by district courts, SB 366

      Respite services, establishment of community programs, grants, SB 206

      State program of providing services, legislative study, SCR 32

      Voting rights, AB 295*, AJR 3‡

MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS (See also HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

      Community-based training centers, exempt from competitive bidding for local purchasing contracts, SB 175**

      Death penalty

             Legislative study, SB 254

             Murder conviction, death penalty prohibited, AB 353

      Developmental services commission, creation, SB 364

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Guardianships, appointment of temporary guardian, SB 34*

      Opportunity Village Foundation, appropriation, SB 491**

      Respite services, establishment of community programs, grants, SB 206

      Sign regarding consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, posting by food establishments, SB 277

      State program of providing services, legislative study, SCR 32

      Voting rights, AB 295*, AJR 3‡

      Washoe Association for Retarded Citizens, appropriation, SB 491**

MERCHANTS, RETAIL SALES (See RETAIL SALES)

MESQUITE, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexations, inclusion of certain property required, AB 101*

      Community services program for homeless, mentally ill adults, AB 346

      Construction of highway between Mesquite and Caliente, study, SCR 9

      Energy conservation provisions in building codes, adoption, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Local government tax distribution account, allocations, AB 653

      Virgin Valley water district, appointment to governing board, AB 257**

METHAMPHETAMINE (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Preparation for personal use prohibited, SB 204*

METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS (See also PEACE OFFICERS; POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Administration, adoption of policies, rules and regulations, AB 538**

      Criminal evidence, appropriation for imaging computer work stations, SB 360†

      Dissolution of department, procedures, effect, AB 202*

      Impact fees, financing of police station projects, AB 458**

      Independent contractors exempt from industrial insurance requirements, AB 160**

      Withdrawal of political subdivision, procedures, effect, AB 202*

MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE

      Adjutant general

             Promotion, AB 561

             Qualifications, SB 471**, AB 172

             Removal from office, SB 471†

      Supervision of civilian employees, AB 172

MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

MINERAL COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      National Guard armory renovation, appropriation, SB 322

      Power system, regulation by public service commission, SB 425**

MINERAL RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON

      Gaming tokens, minting by state, consultations, AB 456

      Roads on public lands, mapping, duties, appropriation, SB 106

MINES AND MINERALS

      Affidavits of labor, recording fees, AB 94*

      Cultural resources, commission on stewardship of, creation, AB 230†

      Federal land containing mining operation, sale or transfer following acquisition by county, AB 56**

      Federal regulations on surface mining, opposition expressed, AJR 7‡

      Lease of federal lands, distribution of payments, AB 120

      Liens

             Obsolete provision repealed, SB 370

             Two or more mining claims, notice of lien, SB 370

      Reclamation, issuance of interim permits for exploration or operation, AB 79

      Silver gaming tokens, minting by state, AB 456

      Tax on net proceeds

             Annual statement, contents, filing, AB 361**

             Compensation to state for collection of taxes, SB 529

             Computation of gross yield and net proceeds, AB 361**

             Distribution to local governments, AB 361**

             Payment of tax, AB 361**

MINISTERS

      Legislative religious services, compensation, ACR 35‡

      Solemnization of marriages, requirements for certificates of permission, AB 254

MINORITIES

      Death penalty study to consider impact of race, color or national origin, SB 254

      Equal pay commission, creation, duties, SB 85†

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, ACR 20‡

      Highway construction, expansion of work force diversity urged, ACR 37‡

      Juvenile justice system, assessments regarding disparate treatment, SB 232**

      Mexican consulate, approval of establishment in Las Vegas urged, SJR 7‡

      Racial profiling by peace officers prohibited, AB 500**

      Scholarships for medical and dental students, appropriation, SB 40

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, AB 500**

MINORS

      Abuse (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT; SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD)

      Adoption (See ADOPTION)

      Alcohol (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Boating (See BOATS AND BOATING)

      Child care (See CHILD CARE)

      Child welfare, transfer of duties to county agencies, AB 343, AB 512

      Children in need of supervision (See CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION)

      Cigarettes (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Compromise of claims, investment of proceeds, SB 34*

      Custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Death penalty

             Legislative study, SB 254

             Minimum age for imposition, AB 327†

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, acquisition by parent or guardian, AB 173**

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Drivers' licenses (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Emotionally disturbed children, creation of mental health consortiums, AB 343

      Employment

             Contracts for artistic, creative or athletic services or intellectual property, petition for judicial approval, SB 47

             Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution prohibited, AB 125*

             Entertainment industry, tutoring requirements, SB 236**

             Minimum wage law, applicability, SB 373**

             Sales solicitation or distributions, restrictions, penalties, AB 74**

      Estates of minor heirs dying unmarried and without issue, distribution, SB 33*

      Fetal alcohol syndrome (See FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME)

      Foster care (See FOSTER CARE)

      Fund for a healthy Nevada, programs to improve health or well-being, SB 167†

      Guardians (See GUARDIANS AND WARDS)

      Health insurance (See also INSURANCE)

             Children's health insurance program (See INSURANCE—Health insurance)

             Dental care, coverage, SB 111

             Federally qualified community health centers, appropriation, AB 350

             Mandatory coverage for newly born children repealed, SB 212, AB 206

             Nevada health account for uninsured families, creation, appropriation, AB 603

             Report on health care services for uninsured children, SB 469

      Hearing tests for newborns, SB 308, AB 250*

      Internet, unlawful acts involving minors, penalties, SB 551**

      Juvenile delinquents (See JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Maternal and child health (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH)

      Medicaid (See also MEDICAID)

             Child health assurance program, consideration of certain resources and assets prohibited, AB 196

             Presumptive eligibility, AB 31

      Mentoring of children, financing of programs, AB 69†

      Nevada commission on children and families, creation, SB 58

      Parent and child (See PARENT AND CHILD)

      Schools (See SCHOOLS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Teenage pregnancy, creation of state partnership to reduce rate, SB 367**

      Youth shelters, approval and use, immunity from liability, AB 264*

MISDEMEANORS (See generally CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS)

MOAPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Affirmative vote of majority of governing board required to take action, SB 329**

      Qualifications and election of members of governing board, AB 440**

      Regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425†

MOBILE HOME DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Claims against licensees, limit on payments from recovery account, AB 203**

      Licenses, exemption from requirements, AB 552

      Mobile home park landlord or manager, licensing requirements for resale of home purchased at lien sale, AB 619*

      Responsible managing employees, salesmen, continuing education, AB 203**

MOBILE HOME PARKS

      Application to and written consent of landlord as condition of occupancy, AB 619*

      Capital improvements

             Approval of improvements by tenants, AB 388

             Definition, AB 388

             Rent increases to recover costs, AB 388

             Single improvement, certain improvements over certain time deemed, AB 388

      Corporate cooperative parks, applicability of laws, AB 619*

      Eviction of unlawful occupants, notice requirements, AB 619*

      Information to be prepared and posted by landlords, AB 389, AB 619*

      Leases, assignment rights, AB 389

      Lien sales, resale of home purchased by landlord or manager, AB 619*

      Manufactured home parks, terminology revised, AB 384*

      Meetings, notice to division, AB 619*

      Number of occupants of mobile home, landlord authorized to limit, AB 619†

      Political candidates, right to enter and distribute material, AB 619*

      Rent increases

             Approval required, AB 341

             Calculation, manner, AB 389

             Capital improvements, recovery of costs, AB 388

             Long-term leases, applicability of laws, AB 619*

             Manufactured housing division, regulations, AB 389

             Review board, creation, duties, AB 341

      Rental agreements

             Contents, AB 444**

             Long-term agreements

                   Applicability of laws regarding rent increases, AB 619*

                   Availability, contents, AB 388

             Sublease or assignment, consent of landlord and owner, AB 619†

             Termination by landlord, notice requirements, AB 619†

      Utilities

             Alternative sellers, acquisition of services from, SB 210*

             Termination of service by public utility, requirements, AB 661**

             Water meters

                   Affordable housing, use of master meters, AB 70

                   Limit on fees for connecting to water service, SB 345

             Water quality, posting of reports, AB 619*

MOBILE HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES

      Claims against licensees, limit on payments from recovery account, AB 203**

      Factory-built housing or modular building, exclusions from definition, AB 552

      Property tax

             Classification of manufactured homes as real property, SB 70**, SB 376**

             Seizure and sale to satisfy taxes, SB 376**

      Residential neighborhoods, permit to place manufactured home within, SB 70**

      Transfer of title or interest, signatures required to be notarized, AB 203**

MOBILE MEDICAL UNITS

      Licensure and regulation, SB 483**

MOBILE TELEPHONE SERVICE (See CELLULAR PHONES)

MODULAR BUILDINGS

      Definition, design requirements, AB 552

MOLESTATION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Penalties, SB 551**

 

MONOPOLIES

      Restraint of trade or commerce, unlawful acts, AB 152**

MORTGAGE BROKERS AND AGENTS

      Advertisements, duties, AB 324**

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Complaints against, filing, AB 324**

      Continuing education requirements, AB 324**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Grounds, AB 324**

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Examinations, AB 324**

      Financial statements, filing, AB 324**

      Licenses, applications, fees, authorized activities, AB 324**

      Power of attorney, authority, AB 324**

      Private investors, relations with, AB 324**

      Registration of agents, duties, AB 324**

      Supervisory duties, AB 324**

      Violations, AB 324**

MORTGAGE COMPANIES

      Audits, assessments, AB 324†

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Change of address, procedure, fines, SB 330*

      Out-of-state entities, availability of records, SB 330*

      Residential swimming pools and spas, duties concerning loans, SB 216**

      Unfair lending practices, civil and criminal liability, AB 447

MORTGAGE INDUSTRY COMMISSION

      Creation, powers and duties, AB 324†

MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON

      Abolished, AB 324†

MORTGAGES

      Collateralized obligations, investment by certain local governments, AB 96**

      Federal agricultural mortgage corporation, public investments, SB 487**

      Housing division, powers, SB 552**

      Property insurance exceeding replacement value of improvements as condition of loan prohibited, SB 6*, AB 447

      Recording of documents, requirements regarding legal descriptions, AB 126**

      Unfair lending practices, civil and criminal liability, AB 447

MOSQUITOES (See also INSECTS; PESTICIDES AND PEST CONTROL)

      Diseases transmittable by mosquitoes, control programs required, AB 472

MOTION PICTURE COMPANIES (See ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY)

MOTOR CARRIERS

      Certificates, licenses or permits

             Application fees and investigation or hearing costs, SB 270, SB 576

             Suspension or revocation, SB 270, SB 576

 

      Equal enjoyment of services and facilities, SB 270, SB 576

      Hazardous materials transport (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Limousines (See LIMOUSINES)

      Moving companies (See MOVING COMPANIES)

      Taxicab motor carriers (See TAXICABS)

      Tow cars (See TOW CARS)

      Vehicles

             Annual fee on certain vehicles, imposition, SB 270, SB 576

             Antique trucks and truck-tractors, special license plates, AB 643*

             Driving in right-hand lane required, exceptions, AB 382

             Impoundment of vehicle for unauthorized operation, SB 270, SB 576

             Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

             Traffic laws (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Violations, disciplinary action, penalties, SB 270, SB 576

MOTOR HOMES (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Definition, AB 540*

MOTOR POOL DIVISION, STATE (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Bonds, conditions, AB 320**

      Consumer fraud, actions by victims, AB 204*

      Electronic submission of documents to department, program for, SB 524**

      Flood-damaged, salvage or nonrepairable vehicles, restrictions on transfer, disclosures required, AB 207

      Forms for transfer of ownership, receipt, fees, SB 523**

      Garagemen's laws, applicability, AB 171*

      Off-road vehicles, operational permits required, exceptions, SB 220

      Temporary placards for movement of vehicles, SB 523**

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, AB 162*

MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES

      Clean-burning fuel

             Tax exemption, SB 478†

             Tax inapplicable to, SB 478†

      Delinquent taxes, collection, AB 314**

      Dishonored payments, service charges, SB 503**, AB 314**

      Distribution to counties and cities, SB 124**, SB 557**

      Highway construction and maintenance, amount of proceeds used for, AB 261

      Rate, reduction of state tax, AB 261

      Watercraft fuel tax, use for recreational facilities, SB 499**

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

MOTOR VEHICLES

      Accidents (See ACCIDENTS)

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Damaged vehicles, disclosures, restrictions on transfer and operation, AB 207

      Driver education (See DRIVER EDUCATION)

      Drivers' licenses

             Agreements with other states for exchange of information, SB 523**

             Anatomical gift account, donations, AB 497**

             Change of name or address, notification to department, SB 523**

 

             Delinquent fees or taxes owed state, suspension of licenses, AB 314**

             Demerit point cancellation on completion of safety course, exception, SB 523**

             Design, SB 260**

             Diabetics and epileptics, use of colors on license issued to, SB 260**

             Driver License Compact, repeal, SB 523**

             Driving under the influence, suspension or revocation of license, issuance of restricted or temporary license, SB 130, AB 585

             Endorsements for noncommercial licensees to tow certain vehicles, AB 6†

             Fees, charge for returned checks, SB 503**, AB 314†

             Internet services, AB 140

             Internet sites, collection of personal information restricted, penalty, SB 48†

             Military selective service registration, assistance to applicants, AB 642

             Minors

                   0.02 to 0.09 concentration of alcohol, suspension of license, SB 130

                   Driver education or training eliminated for certain minors, SB 43

                   Instruction permits, requirements, AB 271

                   Issuance, SB 260**, AB 8, AB 271

                   Restrictions on or suspension of license, effective until end of term, AB 8

             New residents

                   Notice of laws regarding registration to be provided applicants, AB 246

                   Proof of state registration or affidavit of nonownership required, AB 246†

             Photographs

                   Fees, SB 578**

                   Placement on license, SB 260**

                   Restrictions on release, SB 523**

             Private contractors, issuance by, AB 263

             Restricted licenses, issuance, AB 8†

             Revocation, grounds, AB 316, AB 464

             Social security number, repeal of federal mandate requiring recordation on application urged, AJR 9‡

      Drivers' records, release of information, SB 303, SB 523**

      Driving under the influence (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Engine emission control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Farm equipment, use of dyed special fuel, AB 639**

      Flood-damaged vehicles, restrictions on transfer, required disclosures, AB 207

      Garages and repair shops (See GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS)

      Insurance (See INSURANCE—Motor vehicles)

      Leases

             Damaged vehicles, restrictions on transfer, required disclosures, AB 207†

             Rental cars (See RENTAL CARS)

             Temporary placards for movement of vehicles, SB 523**

      License plates

             Animals, special plates, SB 54**

             Antique trucks, special plates, AB 643*

             Federal lands in Las Vegas, preservation, special plates, SB 409, AB 643*

             Firefighters, special plates, use of fees, SB 257**

             Las Vegas centennial, special plates, SB 414*

             Lower Truckee River and Pyramid Lake, special plates, AB 113*

             Nevada test site historical foundation, special plates, SB 264, AB 643*

             Private contractors, issuance by, AB 263

             Replacement of bighorn sheep plates, time for, SB 525**

             Rodeos, special plates, AB 113*

             Single plate, issuance and display of only one plate required, AB 136

             Special plates, design, preparation and issuance, AB 229*

             V & T Railroad, special and souvenir plates, SB 77*

      Licensing and registration

             Certificates of ownership and power of attorney forms, retention by department, AB 320**

             Clean-burning fuel, exemption of vehicle from registration fees, SB 478†

             Electronic submission and storage of documents, program for, SB 524**

             Enforcement of registration laws, AB 474

             Fees

                   Charge for returned checks, SB 503**, AB 314†

                   Collection of delinquent fees, AB 314**

                   Increased, SB 478†

             Flood-damaged vehicles, AB 207

             Heavy-duty vehicles, evidence of emission compliance requirements, AB 284

             Inspection stations or authorized stations, renewal of registrations, AB 646*

             Interlocal contracts to provide services in Boulder City and Overton, SB 408

             Internet services, AB 140

             New residents, registration requirements, AB 246, AB 474

             Nonrepairable vehicles, AB 207

             Off-road vehicles, SB 220

             Private contractors, provision of services, AB 263

             Salvage vehicles, AB 207

             Suspension or cancellation of registration

                   Delinquent fees or taxes owed state, AB 314**

                   Lack of insurance, reinstatement, fees, AB 476**

                   Refunds following cancellation, AB 246

             Transfer of registration, issuance of refunds, AB 246

             Two-year registration period, optional program, SB 520

             Vehicle privilege tax (See VEHICLE PRIVILEGE TAX)

      Nonrepairable vehicles, restrictions on transfer and operation, disclosures, AB 207

      Off-road vehicles, registration, issuance of certificates of ownership, SB 220

      Public transportation (See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)

      Racing vehicles, sales and use tax exemption, AB 657**

      Repairs (See GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS)

      Riding on flatbed truck or in pickup bed, restrictions, penalties, AB 383*

      Sales

             Damaged vehicles, restrictions on transfer, required disclosures, AB 207†

             Temporary placards for movement of vehicles, SB 523**

      Salvage vehicles, restrictions on transfer, required disclosures, AB 207

      Sound systems, loud operation prohibited, AB 481††

      Special mobile equipment, exemption from special fuel tax, AB 639**

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, AB 162*

      Towing, authorization for holders of noncommercial drivers' licenses, AB 6**

      Traffic control (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Unregistered vehicles

             Administrative penalty for failure to register, AB 474†

             Appointment of volunteers to issue citations, AB 474†

             Local law enforcement agencies, notice of violations, AB 474

             New residents, time for registration, AB 246, AB 474

 

             Temporary operating permits, expiration, SB 523**

             Toll-free telephone number for reporting, AB 474

MOTOR VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Administration costs, use of money from state highway fund, SB 481†, SB 522**, AB 611

      Anatomical gifts, duties, AB 497**

      Bad checks, fees, SB 503**, AB 314†

      Boulder City and Overton, interlocal contracts for registration services, SB 408

      Branch offices, appropriations for creation and maintenance, SB 10, AB 51

      Budget, inclusion of salaries of highway patrol officers, SB 84†

      Budget shortfalls, supplemental appropriations, AB 234**

      Carson City office, reversion of previous appropriation extended, AB 609**

      Collection of taxes and fees, SB 481**, AB 314**

      Computers, appropriation, SB 445, AB 474†, AB 592

      Dental records, appropriation for database in central repository, SB 293

      Director

             Bonds for parolees or probationers moving out-of-state, regulations, AB 584

             Service at pleasure of governor, SB 481**

      Electronic submission of documents, establishment of program, SB 524**

      Emergency management, division (See EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

      Emission control, duties regarding clean-burning fuel and incentives for repair of noncomplying vehicles, SB 478†, SB 534

      Fire marshal division (See FIRE MARSHAL, STATE)

      Highway patrol division (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Insurance verification

             Account for verification of insurance, transfer of money, SB 578**

             Privatization of services, authority to contract for, regulations, AB 640

             Procedure, release of information, SB 303

      Internet, provision of certain services through Internet required, AB 140

      Investigation division (See INVESTIGATION DIVISION)

      License plates

             Replacement of plates, time, reversion of previous appropriation, SB 525**

             Special plates, design, preparation and issuance, AB 229*

      Military selective service registration, assistance to license applicants, AB 642

      Motor vehicle revolving account, amount, SB 190**

      Motorboats, issuance of permits for movement, AB 651

      Off-road vehicles, regulations, SB 220

      Parole and probation division (See PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF)

      Personnel, supplemental appropriation for reclassification, AB 236**

      Pollution control account, duties, SB 357, SB 478†, AB 198**

      Privatization of services, authority to contract for, regulations, AB 263

      Radio connections with parks and forestry divisions, AB 507**, AB 509

      Records

             Originals of certain documents, retention for specified period, AB 320**

             Release of information, SB 303, SB 523**

      Rental car fees, receipt of reports, AB 460*

      Reorganization into two departments, SB 481**

      Special fuel tax, regulations, AB 639**

      Toll-free number for registration violations, establishment, appropriation, AB 474

      Traffic stops, consultation regarding study, AB 500**

MOTORBOATS (See BOATS AND BOATING)

MOTORCYCLES

      Helmets, requirement limited, AB 88

      Off-road vehicles, registration, issuance of certificates of ownership, SB 220

MOUNT CHARLESTON

      Historical marker, placement, SB 360

      National monument, designation urged, SJR 9‡

MOUNTAIN LIONS

      Declared unprotected mammal, SB 30

      Hunting from aircraft authorized, SB 30

MOVIE THEATERS (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

MOVING COMPANIES (See also MOTOR CARRIERS)

      Annual fee on each vehicle operated, imposition, SB 270, SB 576

      Driving of vehicles in right-hand lane required, exceptions, AB 382

      Violations, disciplinary action, penalties, SB 270, SB 576

MUNICIPAL COURTS

      Fees, AB 103

      Henderson, charter amendment, AB 180**

      Judges

             Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, SB 31*

             Declaration of candidacy, time for filing, AB 144

             Financial disclosure statements, SB 466*, AB 638*

             Resignation required before running for different elective office, SB 268

      Las Vegas, charter amendment, AB 22**

      Mental health hearings, conduct, AB 550†

      Mentally ill offenders, transfer of certain cases to district court, SB 366

      Reno, charter amendment, SB 304**

      Sex offenders, suspension of sentence or residential confinement, AB 437

      Sparks, charter amendment, SB 312**

MURDER

      Attempted murder, limitation of criminal action, AB 54**

      Death penalty (See DEATH PENALTY)

      Degrees, elements of offenses, SB 375

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

      Homicide, reckless driving causing death, penalty, SB 288†

      Malice defined, SB 375

      Manslaughter, elements of offense, SB 375

      Premeditated defined, SB 375

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

MUSEUMS

      Boulder City museum, appropriation, AB 352

      Boulder City railroad museum, reversion of previous appropriation, SB 457**

      Desert space station science museum, appropriation, AB 270

      Division institutions generally

             Abandoned property, ownership, SB 541**, AB 77**

             Change accounts, establishment, SB 541**

             Gifts, endowments and trusts, conditions or restraints, SB 541**

             Museum directors, powers and duties, classification, SB 541**

             Petty cash accounts, maximum amount, SB 541**

             Surplus property, sale procedure, SB 541**

      Indian burial sites, duties regarding human remains, SB 365

      Las Vegas Springs Preserve museum, submission of bond issue to voters, AB 615

      Lost City museum, appropriation, SB 248**

      Mobile museum of ancient history and archeology, appropriation, AB 85

      Nevada state railroad museum

             Appropriation, SB 248**

             Fees for train rides, establishment, SB 541**

             Use and safety regulations, adoption, SB 541**

      State museum in southern Nevada, appropriation for construction, SB 66

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

      Veterans center and museum, Las Vegas, appropriation, AB 278†

MUSEUMS AND HISTORY, BOARD OF

      Fees for train rides provided by institution, establishment, SB 541**

      Las Vegas centennial license plates, duties, SB 414*

      Petty cash accounts and change accounts, establishment, SB 541**

MUSEUMS, LIBRARY AND ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Computer software and equipment, appropriation, SB 432**

      Conservation laboratory, appropriation, SB 457**

      Equipment, appropriation, SB 433**

      Historic preservation, office of, duties regarding stewardship program, AB 230

      Las Vegas performing arts center, appropriation, AB 594

      Las Vegas Springs preserve, appropriation, bond issue, SB 434, AB 615

      Libraries, grants

             Equipment and collection development, appropriation, SB 431**

             School libraries, appropriation, SB 427**

      Monument program, appropriation, SB 433**

      Museums and history, division of

             Abandoned property, ownership, SB 541**, AB 77**

             Boulder City railroad museum, reversion of previous appropriation, SB 457**

             Gaming tokens, minting, duties, AB 456

             Gifts, endowments and trusts, conditions or restraints, SB 541**

             Museum directors, powers and duties, classification, SB 541**

             State museum in southern Nevada, appropriation, SB 66

             Supplemental appropriation, SB 248**

             Surplus items, sale procedure, SB 541**

      Nevada Ballet Theater, Inc., appropriation, AB 321

      Nevada history CD-ROM, appropriation, AB 372

      Participatory democracy, duties, continuation of committee urged, ACR 38‡

      Petty cash accounts, maximum amount, SB 541**

      Redesignated department of cultural affairs, SB 541**

      Supplemental appropriation, SB 248**

      Winnemucca, Sarah, duties regarding statue, AB 267**

MUSICIANS (See ARTS AND HUMANITIES; ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY)

MUTE PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

MYSTERY SHOPPERS

      Private investigators' laws, exemption, SB 416

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NAMES

      Fictitious names

             Accountants, registration of practice under fictitious name, SB 512*

             Businesses, filing and renewal of certificates, AB 154**

             Insurance producers, use of fictitious names, AB 618*

             Off-road vehicle registrations, use of fictitious name unlawful, SB 220

      Internet sites, collection of personal information restricted, penalty, SB 48†

      Nonprofit organizations fund raising programs which allow donors to name historic place, authority, AB 102*

      Nurses, mandatory use of surname on identification badges prohibited, SB 394**

NANNIES

      Compensation for overtime, SB 136

NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, NEVADA COMMISSION FOR

      Appropriation, AB 521**

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY JUSTICE

      Appropriation, SB 438**

NATIONAL GUARD (See also MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Unclassified service of state, removal from designation as, AB 386**

NATIONAL JUDICIAL COLLEGE

      Appropriation, SB 437**

NATURAL GAS (See also OIL AND GAS; PUBLIC UTILITIES)

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Landlords paying gas bill and charging tenants for costs, regulations, SB 400

      Petroleum products, gas excluded from definition, AB 629*

NEGLIGENCE (See also ACTIONS)

      Fireworks, use causing death, injury or property damage, AB 482

      Motor vehicle accidents, use of cell phones, SB 214

      Vehicle registration violations, liability for negligent acts of volunteers, AB 474†

NEPOTISM

      Charter schools, prohibited acts, SB 399†

NEVADA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (See also ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

      Competitive bidding for printing required, SB 564

      Entities other than agencies, inclusion of permanent regulations in code, SB 125**

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

      Citizenship programs, expansion urged, ACR 38‡

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, appointments, SB 286

      Incorporation of towns, representation on advisory committee, AB 381**

      Meeting agendas, study of posting on Internet, ACR 16

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

      Meeting agendas, study of posting on Internet, ACR 16

      Parental involvement in education, development of report form, SB 73

      Professional standards in education, commission on, nominations, AB 222

NEVADA BALLET THEATER, INC.

      Appropriation, AB 321

NEVADA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' ASSOCIATION

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, appointments, SB 286

NEVADA DISTRICT JUDGES ASSOCIATION

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, appointments, SB 286

NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (See HISTORICAL SOCIETIES)

NEVADA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

      Anatomical gifts, advisory committee on, representation, AB 497†

NEVADA LEAGUE OF CITIES

      Citizenship programs, expansion urged, ACR 38‡

      Incorporation of towns, representation on advisory committee, AB 381**

      Meeting agendas, study of posting on Internet, ACR 16

NEVADA MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

      Appropriations, SB 248**, SB 434

NEVADA PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

      Discipline of pupils, procedures, consultations, AB 319

      Parental involvement in education, development of report form, SB 73

NEVADA PARTNERS

      Appropriations, AB 66, AB 191

NEVADA REPORTS

      Appropriation for reproduction of older volumes, AB 183**

      Competitive bidding for printing required, SB 564

      Nevada historical society, donation to, SB 541**

NEVADA REVISED STATUTES

      Competitive bidding for printing required, SB 564

      Population based laws, revision to reflect 2000 census results, AB 650**

      Room tax laws, consolidation into single chapter, SB 122

      Salary schedule for certain officers, inclusion, AJR 14

      Technical corrections, SB 29**, AB 666

NEVADA SHERIFFS AND CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

      Concealed weapons laws, duties, SB 20†

NEVADA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATIVE FORUM

      Appropriation, SB 462**

      Composition, AB 195**

      Independent operation, authorization, funding, AB 195**

      Public hearings, duties, AB 195**

NEVADA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

      Discipline of pupils, procedures, consultations, AB 319

      Parental involvement in education, development of report form, SB 73

NEVADA TAX FAIRNESS AND QUALITY SCHOOL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

      Imposition, collection and use of tax on income of businesses, Initiative Petition

      Repeal of existing business tax upon enactment of initiative, AB 53

NEVADA TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION

      Incorporation of towns, representation on advisory committee, AB 381**

NEVADA TEST SITE

      Historical foundation

             Appropriation, SB 178

             License plates for support of preservation of history of atomic testing, issuance, SB 264, AB 643*

      Nevada alliance for defense, energy and business, appropriation for science and technology activities, SB 404

NEVADA TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

      Design professionals, appointments to screening panels, SB 218

NEWLANDS PROJECT

      Water rights fund, appropriation, AB 283

NEWSPAPERS

      Abandoned infants, publication of notices in cases involving, SB 191**

      Cemeteries, publication of notice of removal of remains, AB 402*

      County recorders, duties, AB 568**

      Fictitious name certificates, notice regarding renewal, AB 154**

      Fiscal reports of local governments, publication of summaries, SB 125**

      Public hazards, concealment, SB 411

      Travel sellers, notice of actions against, AB 627*

      Utility work affecting highways, publication of notices by state, SB 195

NOISE

      Helicopters or other aircraft in Clark County, abatement of noise, AB 490*

      Sound systems in motor vehicles, loud operation prohibited, AB 481††

      Traffic noise in Clark County, assessment of need for abatement, AB 424

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

      Amendment of governing instruments, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 577**

      Bake sales, permit requirements, exceptions, SB 352**

      Bingo games, persons under 21 prohibited, SB 101

      Clark County health system for medically indigent, creation, SB 290

      Common-interest communities, applicability of laws, SB 421

      Counties and cities, donation of real property, AB 451**

      Dissolution and winding up, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 577**

      Filing of documents with secretary of state, SB 356**, SB 577**

      Garbage and rubbish, authority regarding clean up, monitoring violations and educational programs, SB 424*

      Historic preservation fund raising programs which allow donors to name historic place, authority, AB 102*

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges of interest, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Misdemeanor convictions, donation to nonprofit entity following, SB 263

      Mobile home corporate cooperative parks, applicability of certain laws, AB 619*

      Religious organizations (See RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS)

      Resident agents, certification and regulation, AB 617

      Tahoe Basin environmental projects, agreements authorized, SB 117, AB 176**

      Tobacco settlement, creation of nonprofit corporation to purchase and collect proceeds, SB 488

NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS

      Claims, approval and payment, SB 99*, AB 36

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Dental care, coverage of minors, SB 111

      Dispute resolution, duties of external review organizations, SB 320, AB 422

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, AB 452*

      Indigent parents or adult children, coverage, AB 425

      Legislation mandating coverage, fiscal reports, SB 169

      Mandatory benefits, provisions repealed, AB 206

      Mastectomy, coverage, AB 206, AB 618*

      Newborns, coverage for hearing tests, AB 250†

      PKU and similar conditions, coverage, AB 123†

      Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, SB 99*

      Prescription drug coverage (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Reimbursement, provision of information to insured or provider, AB 123†

      Specialists, use by insureds, reimbursement, AB 123†

NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX

      Imposition and use, AB 462, AB 654

NONRESIDENTS

      Concealed weapons, authority to carry, procedures, SB 20*

      Nevada driver's license and vehicle registration requirements, AB 246, AB 474

      Presidential elections, voting by new residents, AB 638*

      Teachers, employment of aliens authorized, SB 148

NORTH LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexations, inclusion of certain property required, AB 101*

      Charter amendments

             Animal control, authority, AB 208†

             City attorney, performance of duties by other attorneys, AB 93*

             Quorum of governing body, SB 329**

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Community services program for homeless, mentally ill adults, AB 346

      El Camino Real cultural center, appropriation for development, AB 68

      Energy conservation provisions in building codes, adoption, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Hi-tech learning center, appropriation, AB 589

      Local government tax distribution account, allocations, AB 653

      Nevada Partners, appropriation, AB 66

NORTHEASTERN NEVADA AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER

      Appropriations, SB 403

NOTARIES PUBLIC

      Apostilles, issuance, AB 266*

      Business documents submitted to secretary of state, notarization, SB 356†

      Commencement of term of appointment, AB 266*

      Digital or electronic signatures, adoption of procedures for notarization, AB 266*

      Expiration of commission, inclusion of date on certificates unnecessary, AB 266*

      Fictitious names of businesses, certificates to be notarized, AB 154**

      Journals, AB 266*

      Manufactured homes, signatures to be notarized on transfer of title, AB 203**

      Oath or affirmation of office, form of certificate, AB 266*

      Training, courses of study provided by secretary of state, fees, AB 266*

      Unlawful acts, AB 266*

NUCLEAR WASTE (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

NUISANCES

      Abandoned nuisances, abatement, relocation of tenants, AB 131*

      Building, housing or other codes, violations defined as nuisance activity, AB 131*

      Child care facilities, grounds for license revocation, AB 444**

      Chronic nuisances, abatement, special assessments, AB 131*

      Dangerous structures or conditions, abatement, special assessments, AB 131*

      Facilities for the dependent, grounds for license revocation, AB 444**

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, AB 92†

      Preservation of neighborhoods, adoption of ordinances authorized, AB 131†

      Property managers, violations grounds for disciplinary action, AB 444**

NURSES AND NURSING

      Advanced practitioners of nursing

             Controlled substances, authority to prescribe, SB 52*

             Mentally ill, medical examinations for emergency admissions, AB 636*

      Advisory committee to promote profession, creation, AB 378†

      Assault or battery of public employee making home visits, penalties, SB 31*

      Certificates, reciprocity, SB 423

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Health insurance, mandatory benefits for treatment repealed, AB 206

      Identification badges, mandatory inclusion of surname prohibited, SB 394**

      Physician's assistants, acceptance of direction from, AB 78*

      Rural health care improvement, appropriations, SB 403

      Scholarship programs, SB 391, AB 378†

      School nurses (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

             Chief nurse, qualifications, duties, AB 1**

             Grant program to increase number in district, AB 409

             National certification, salary increase, AB 58

             Nursing services, responsibilities, AB 1**

      State board of nursing

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Complaints, investigation, SB 394**

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Personnel lists, confidentiality, SB 394**

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

             Women's health care, promotion of access and improvements, ACR 2‡

      University system, increase in enrollment directed, student loans, AB 378**

      Work assignment records, preparation and maintenance by employers, SB 394**

NURSING ASSISTANTS

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Licenses, reciprocity, SB 423

NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS

      Veterans' homes administrators, qualifications, SB 135**

NURSING HOMES (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

NURSING POOLS

      Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

NYE COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Boundary between Clark and Nye counties, revision, SB 395**

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, SB 569**

      Fairgrounds and recreation complex, appropriation, AB 432

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OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS

      Architects, interior designers and residential designers, SB 301**, AB 539

      Certificate of administration of oath of office, form, AB 266*

OBSTETRIC CENTERS (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH)

OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES (See also INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Denial of certain claims by certain self-insured employers, damages, AB 345†

      Emergency medical attendants, coverage for exposure to diseases, AB 313*

      Employees, coverage for exposure to diseases, AB 279*, AB 423

      Employment discrimination based on status as claimant prohibited, SB 126

      Firemen, coverage for exposure to diseases, AB 46, AB 313*, AB 628**

      Health care providers, coverage for exposure to contagious diseases, AB 279*

      Insurers, submission of reports of certain claims to administrator, AB 345**

      Out-of-state temporary employment, coverage of disease, SB 99*, SB 209

      Police officers

             Diseases, testing and coverage for exposure, SB 393, AB 46, AB 628**

             Heart and lung diseases, compensation, SB 393, AB 289**

      Uninsured employers' claim fund, use, SB 99*, SB 209

OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION

      Construction education, review of programs, distribution of grants, AB 620**

      Culinary and hospitality academy of Las Vegas, appropriation, AB 594

      Prisoners or parolees, establishment of re-entry programs, SB 519**

      Public maintenance agreements for persons 18 to 20 attending school, AB 342

      Student organizations, appropriation, SB 14

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

      Apprenticeship programs, disciplinary action for violation of laws, AB 149†

      Asbestos control, licensing and regulation, SB 314

      Citations or penalties for violations, grounds for contest by employer, SB 314

      Complaints of violations or imminent danger, filing, SB 315

      Electricians, certification requirements, prohibited acts, AB 355

      Inspections and investigations, procedures, SB 314, SB 315

      Plumbers, certification requirements, prohibited acts, AB 379

      Regulations, adoption by division of industrial relations, SB 314

      Residential construction sites, panel for advisement on inspections at, creation, duties, SB 314

      Safety and health representatives, qualifications, SB 315

      Safety devices or safeguards

             Injury caused by absence of safeguard, effect on industrial insurance compensation, AB 46

             Removal of device or failure to use, effect on penalties imposed against employer, SB 314

      Serious violations, proof of employer's knowledge, fines, SB 314

      Visits or consultations with employers, confidentiality of division reports or other information, SB 316

      Voluntary protection program, establishment, AB 332

      Workers Memorial day, designation, ACR 27‡

      Written safety program

             Availability of written guide for use by employers, SB 316

             Public works, safety programs required before submitting bids, AB 562

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

      Board of occupational therapy

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Student support for higher education, conditions for receipt, SB 55

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

      Dealers, permits to operate vehicles required, exceptions, SB 220

      Dismantled, junked or unfit for use, delivery of registration and title to motor vehicles department, SB 220

      Registration required, issuance of certificates of ownership, SB 220

OIL AND GAS

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Cleanup of discharged petroleum, fees

             Delinquent fees, collection, AB 314**

             Dishonored payments, service charges, SB 503**, AB 314**

      Fuel taxes (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES; SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Lease of federal lands, distribution of payments, AB 120

      Liquefied petroleum gas (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

      Natural gas (See NATURAL GAS)

      Oil pipeline carriers (See generally PUBLIC UTILITIES)

      Standards for petroleum products used in internal combustion engines, adoption, enforcement, AB 629*

      Theft, penalty, AB 162*

      Transport, field agents' authority to stop vehicles, AB 560**

OLDER PERSONS (See AGED PERSONS)

OMBUDSMEN

      Common-interest communities, duties, SB 421

      Domestic violence, ombudsman for victims, classification, AB 602

      Private property ombudsman, office created, AB 485

      Residential swimming pools and spas, office created, SB 216**

OPEN MEETING LAW (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

OPEN-SPACE LAND

      Bond issue for preservation, submission to voters, AB 615

      Subdivisions or planned unit developments, maintenance, assessments, AB 63**

OPHTHALMOLOGISTS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Business associations with optometrists, AB 491*

      Refractive laser surgery, regulation, SB 483**

OPTICIANS

      Board of dispensing opticians

             Activities of board, report to legislatures, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

OPTOMETRISTS

      Business associations with ophthalmologists, AB 491*

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Nevada state board of optometry

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Pharmacy law, inclusion as practitioners, SB 544**

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

      Student support for higher education, conditions for receipt, SB 55

ORDINANCES

      Advisory boards

             Compensation, AB 100†

             Travel expenses, AB 100**

      Amateur radio, undue restrictions on antenna structures prohibited, AB 61*

      Animal control

             Civil liability for violations, SB 150**

             Inherently dangerous animals, designation, insurance requirements, SB 150**

             Restrictions on enactment of ordinances, SB 62†, AB 208

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building officials, certification and continuing education, SB 163*

      Business records bill of rights, SB 198†

      Businesses, ordinances affecting, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 117**

      Child care facilities, violations grounds for license revocation, AB 444**

      Child welfare, AB 343

      Controlled substances, penalties, AB 453*

      County commissioners, powers generally, AB 92**

      Elko, City of, AB 11*

      Facilities for the dependent, violations grounds for license revocation, AB 444**

      Family cemeteries, AB 402*

      Fictitious name certificates, expiration, AB 154**

      Fire department districts, fees for transport to medical facilities, AB 488**

      Fireworks, AB 482†

      Geotechnical reports for certain construction projects, SB 516†, AB 133†

      Graffiti on private property, removal, AB 571**

      Handicapped parking, SB 374†

      Health facilities, capital expenditures, SB 328

      Helicopter noise, abatement, AB 490*

      Land use planning, appeal procedures, SB 554**

      Neighborhood preservation, AB 131†

      Nuisance abatement, AB 92†, AB 131*

      Property managers, violations grounds for disciplinary action, AB 444**

      Public accommodations, Braille signs, SB 324†

      Public land, management by counties, SB 340, AB 391

      Room tax, SB 122

      Subdivisions or planned developments, maintenance of improvements, AB 63**

      Tax increment areas, SB 266

      Town advisory boards, election in Clark County, AB 182*

      Waste of water, AB 97

      Whistleblowers, protections, SB 556*

      Youth shelters, designation and operation, AB 264*

      Zoning (See ZONING)

ORGAN TRANSPLANTS (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ADVISORY COUNCIL

      Appropriation, AB 593

ORIENTAL MEDICINE

      Acupuncture

             Acupuncturists, regulation, AB 339

             Definitions, AB 339

             Licenses abolished, AB 302**, ACR 40‡

             Mandatory insurance coverage repealed, AB 206

      Applicability of laws, AB 339

      Chinese herbology, practice, AB 339

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      English language proficiency, evidence, AB 339

      Examinations, time and subjects, AB 302**, AB 339, ACR 40‡

      Licensure, qualifications, AB 302**, AB 339, AB 670**, ACR 40‡

      Schools and seminars, approval, list, AB 302**, AB 339, ACR 40‡

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

      State board of Oriental medicine

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Complaints against licensees, duties, AB 302**, ACR 40‡

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Powers, AB 339

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Temporary certificates, issuance, AB 339

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Complaints against, filing, investigation, AB 290*

      Controlled substances and dangerous drugs, authority, SB 371†

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, SB 545, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Guardianships, certification of need for temporary guardian, SB 34*

      Licensure or certification, qualifications, fees, AB 290*

      Medical use of marijuana, state commission for, representation, SB 545

      Osteopathic physicians' assistants, certification fees, AB 290*

      Pain management issues, state committee on, representation, SB 371

      Physician's assistants, authority to supervise, SB 91**

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

      State board of osteopathic medicine

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Controlled substances and dangerous drugs, regulations, SB 371†

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Executive director, appointment, AB 290*

             Pain, use of controlled substances for treatment, regulations, SB 371

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Student support for higher education, conditions for receipt, SB 55

OUTFITTERS

      Regulation, creation of licensing board, AB 410

OVERTON, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Motor vehicle registration services, interlocal contracts to provide, SB 408

                                                                     P

PAHRUMP, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Community college, appropriation for construction, AB 143

      Fairgrounds and recreation complex, appropriation, AB 432

PAIN MANAGEMENT ISSUES, STATE COMMITTEE ON

      Creation, duties, SB 371

PANACA, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Fairgrounds, appropriation for improvements, AB 288

PANDERING

      Crime against a child

             Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

             Internet, posting of registry information, SB 479

             Registration of offenders, procedures, SB 412**

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

PARDONS

      Restoration of civil rights and release from penalties and disabilities, AB 328**

PARDONS COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Genetic marker testing of persons under death penalty, notice of results, AB 354

PARENT AND CHILD

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, SB 191**

      Abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Adoption (See ADOPTION)

      Custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, acquisition on behalf of minors, AB 173**

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Education (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Controlled substance violations by pupil, consent decrees, SB 305†

             Grants for programs that promote parental involvement, AB 57

             Handicapped pupils, reports of use of restraints, SB 116†

             Publication regarding harassment and intimidation, receipt of copy, AB 459†

             Report of parental involvement in education, adoption and use of form, SB 73

             School policies to promote parental involvement, adoption, AB 201**

             Violence in schools

                   Network programs and other actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

                   Representation on committees to develop response plans, SB 289**

      Genetic marker testing, use to determine parentage, SB 369, AB 54**

      Health insurance, coverage of indigent parents or adult children, AB 425

      Nevada commission on children and families, creation, SB 58

      Paternity (See PATERNITY)

      Police officers, definition for purposes of survivor benefits, AB 289**

      Support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Termination of parental rights

             Attorney representing child, participation in proceedings, AB 429**

             Guardian appointed for certain children, proceedings for termination, AB 577

             Plan for permanent placement of child, inclusion of order, AB 248**

             Registry of putative fathers, establishment and use, SB 295

             Standing of child to appear and comment, AB 429†

             Summary petitions, procedures, SB 295

      Welfare benefits provided dependent children, parental liability, SB 369

PARK RANGERS

      Specialized law enforcement units, duties when felony committed in presence of officer, AB 220*

PARKING FACILITIES AND REGULATIONS

      Carson City, appropriation for construction of parking garage, SB 68

      Handicapped parking spaces and signs

             Applicability and enforcement of laws, SB 374**

             Disabled veterans, use of spaces, AB 643**

      State employees, payment of certain parking costs by state, AB 475

      Traffic laws generally (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS

      Bond issue for parks and recreation, submission to voters, AB 615

      Impact fees, financing of projects, AB 458**

      Nonresidential construction tax, financing of projects, AB 462, AB 654

      Regional parks, dedication of land or imposition of tax for, AB 462, AB 654

      Sex offenders, avoidance of parks as condition of probation or parole, SB 412**

      Skateboard parks, safety requirements, prohibited acts, SB 482**

      State parks (See STATE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS)

      Subdivisions or planned unit developments, maintenance, assessments, AB 63**

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS (See also SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

      Exemption from certain laws, notice to parent or guardian required, SB 223**

PAROLE

      Assault or battery of certain persons by parolee, enhanced penalties, SB 31*

      Bond requirements for parolee moving out-of-state, AB 584

      Certification of certain offenders required before release, procedure, SB 241

      Computer crimes, conditions for parole, SB 551**

      Consecutive sentences, effect on eligibility for parole, AB 574†

      Genetic marker testing of out-of-state parolees, SB 548†, AB 54**

      Interstate compact for adult offender supervision, ratification, SB 194**

      Interstate compact for supervision of parolees, renunciation, SB 194**

      Juvenile proceedings, procedures following parole violations, SB 230

      Re-entry into communities, programs for, participation, SB 519**

      Sealing of records and restoration of civil rights, AB 328**

      Sex offenders (See SEX OFFENDERS)

      Youth parole bureau, appropriation for mental health counselors, SB 287

PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF

      Annual projections relating to prisons, probation, parole and residential confinement, duties, SB 229, SB 286†

      Bond requirements for parolees or probationers moving out-of-state, AB 584

      Computers and telecommunications, appropriations, AB 596**, AB 597**

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, duties, SB 548†, AB 54**

      Peace officer powers of parole and probation officers, AB 573

      Presentence investigations, authority to contract with private persons, SB 550

      Public safety, department of, part of, SB 481**

      Re-entry into communities, programs for, duties, SB 519**

      Registration of certain offenders, duties removed, SB 412**

      Restitution trust fund, duties, AB 573†

      Restoration of civil rights and sealing of records, duties, AB 328**

      Salaries, increase, AB 673**

      Security upgrades and operating expenses, appropriation, SB 444**

      Sex offenders, supervision, SB 412**

      Stale payroll claim, supplemental appropriation, AB 234**

PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Community re-entry programs for offenders, duties, SB 519**

      Parole and probation division, certain duties transferred to, AB 328**

      Supplemental appropriation, AB 234**

PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY, COMMITTEE ON

      Continuation urged, duties, ACR 38‡

PARTNERSHIPS

      Business license fee, increase, Initiative Petition

      Court reporting firms, licensure, fees, duties, AB 622**

      Do-not-compete agreements, enforceability, SB 511

      Fictitious name certificates, filing and renewal, AB 154**

      Interior or residential design businesses, oversight, SB 301**, AB 539

      Limited-liability partnerships (See LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS)

      Limited partnerships (See LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS)

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges of interest, SB 51*, SB 577**

      Public accounting practice under fictitious name, registration required, SB 512*

      Resident agents, certification and regulation, AB 617

PATENTS

      Rights of employers, SB 558*

PATERNITY

      Appeal of determinations, rights, SB 369

      Educational seminar for separating parents, mandatory participation, AB 167

      Genetic marker testing, use to determine parentage, SB 369, AB 54**

      Registry of putative fathers, establishment and use, SB 295, AB 298

      Volunteer acknowledgment of paternity, mistake, SB 369

PATIENTS

      Bill of rights, duties of insurance commissioner, AB 618*

      Diseases (See DISEASES; specific disease)

      Emergency medical services (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

      HMO's (See HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS)

      Hospital patients, office for (See HOSPITAL PATIENTS, OFFICE FOR)

      Insurance (See INSURANCE—Health insurance)

      Life-sustaining procedures (See LIVING WILLS)

      Managed care (See MANAGED CARE)

      Medical bills (See MEDICAL BILLS)

      Medical errors, legislative study of reporting system, ACR 7‡

      Medical facilities (See COUNTY HOSPITALS; HOSPITALS; MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Mental health facilities (See MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS)

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Providers of health care (See specific profession)

      Visitation rights, AB 496, AB 550*

PEACE OFFICERS

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, SB 191**

      Affordable housing, legislative declaration, SB 552†

      Agriculture, state department of, personnel, SB 537, AB 560**

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, enhanced penalties, SB 31*

      Capitol police, part of department of public safety, SB 481**

      Certification within certain period required, AB 560**

      Clean-burning fuel, enforcement of laws, SB 478†

      Constables (See CONSTABLES)

      Correctional officers (See PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

      Criminal records of applicants, inspection by prospective employers, AB 112

      Cruelty to animals, societies for prevention of, members, agents, officers, AB 419†

      Domestic violence protective orders, enforcement, AB 581*

      Driving under the influence, duties, SB 130

      Elder abuse, investigation, AB 111

      False reports of crime, action to recover response costs, AB 399**

      Felony committed or attempted in presence of certain officers, duties, AB 220*

      Group insurance (See also INSURANCE)

             Survivor benefits, definition of officer for purposes of coverage, AB 289**

      Highway patrol (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Indian affairs, bureau of, agents, AB 560†

      Indian tribal police, SB 365, AB 560**

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Juveniles, assessments to determine if disparate treatment exists, SB 232†

      Laser pointers, unlawful to direct light at officer, AB 24

      Medical marijuana, regulation, AB 453*

      Minors and tobacco, enforcement of laws, SB 551**

      Misconduct

             Polygraphs, use, AB 282*

             Statements made under duress, confidentiality, AB 323

             University police, duties of review board, AB 634*

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Outfitters and guides licensing board, enforcement officers, AB 410

      Parole and probation officers, AB 573

      Peace Officers' Memorial Day designated, ACR 34‡

      Police animals (See ANIMALS)

      Police departments (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS; POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Racial profiling, unlawful acts, protection of whistleblowers, AB 500**

      Registration of certain offenders, duties, SB 412**

      Retirement (See also PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

             Badges, purchase by retired officers, SB 20†

             Definition of police officer expanded for purposes of benefits, SB 393

             Monthly retirement allowance, determination, SB 349**, AB 356

             Service years required to retire at any age, SB 11, SB 349**, AB 356

      School police officers, jurisdiction and authority, SB 86, SB 103, AB 220*

      Schools, violent or sexual offenses

             Actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

             Reports, duties, SB 291

             Response plans, representation on committees to develop, SB 289**

      Sheriffs (See SHERIFFS)

      Sirens and lights, use by emergency vehicles, SB 521*

      Teenage pregnancies, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, SB 367†

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, cooperation, AB 500**

      Training costs for certain officers, local entities to reimburse state, SB 354, AB 10

      Uniforms, issuance by state agencies, SB 353

      University police, creation and duties of review boards, AB 634*

      Witnesses to crime, detention, SB 549

      Workplace harassment protective orders, duties, immunities, AB 370*

PEACE OFFICERS' STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION

      Appropriation, SB 445

      Certification and training of peace officers, powers and duties, AB 560**

PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS

      License plates for support of activities, issuance, SB 54†

PERSONAL INJURIES (See generally ACTIONS)

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (See also BOATS AND BOATING)

      Requirements for operation, AB 469*, AB 632*

PERSONNEL COMMISSION

      Arbitration panels, appointment, AB 9

PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF

      Adjustment of grievances, regulations, AB 386**

      Catastrophic leave, committee on, creation, duties, AB 285**

      Cooperation with public employees' retirement board, provision repealed, AB 386**

      Fair pay commission for state employees, representation, duties, SB 85

      Hearing officers, duties, SB 96

      Highway patrol, Nevada, calculation of average salaries, SB 84†

      Index of positions, duties, AB 386**

      Payroll, certification duties transferred, AB 358

      Reclassification of certain state employees, duties, AB 673**

      Reports of appointing authorities, AB 386**

      State employee benefit account, administration, use, liability, AB 475

      Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, AB 673**

PESTICIDES AND PEST CONTROL

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine, AB 631**

      Enforcement of laws, field agents' authority to stop vehicles, AB 560**

      Liability insurance for application of pesticides by aircraft, AB 30*

PETS (See ANIMALS; CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Fines, SB 544*

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Reprimands, restrictions, AB 415*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

             Suspension of license or permit, SB 544*

      Foreign pharmacies, operation in state, SB 544**

      Immediate precursors of controlled substances, prohibited acts, penalties, AB 387

      Intern pharmacists, qualifications, certificates of registration, AB 415*

      Internet pharmacies, regulation, prohibited acts, SB 397**, SB 544**

      Licenses, contents, SB 544**

      Medical use of marijuana, state commission for, representation, SB 545

      Pain management issues, state committee on, representation, SB 371

      Practitioner includes optometrists, SB 544**

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      SenioRx advisory board, representation, AB 543

      State board of pharmacy

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Controlled substance prescriptions, regulations, SB 544**

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Fines for violations, establishment of schedule, SB 544**

             Immediate precursors, regulation, AB 387

             Pain, use of controlled substances for treatment, regulations, SB 371

             Physicians' authority regarding drugs, regulations, SB 371†

             SenioRx advisory committee, nominations, AB 543

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

             Transmission computer or fax, regulations, SB 544*, AB 415*

      Student support for higher education, conditions for receipt, SB 55

PHOTOGRAPHS

      Drivers' licenses (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Identification cards (See IDENTIFICATION CARDS)

      Video voyeurism, prohibited acts, penalties, AB 305

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

      State board of physical therapy examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Student support for higher education, conditions for receipt, SB 55

PHYSICIANS

      Board of medical examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Complaints to board, promptness, SB 91**

             Controlled substances and dangerous drugs, regulations, SB 371†

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             Fees for services, SB 91**

             Hearing officers and panels, contempt proceedings, SB 91**

             Medical marijuana use, receipt of information, AB 453*

             Medically underserved areas, determination, SB 91**

             Orders imposing sanctions, effective date, SB 91**

             Pain, use of controlled substances for treatment, regulations, SB 371

             Respiratory care, regulations, SB 91**

             SenioRx advisory committee, nominations, AB 543

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

             Women's health care, promotion of access and improvements, ACR 2‡

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Controlled substances and dangerous drugs, authority, SB 371†

      County or district hospital board of trustees, composition, AB 13**

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Grounds, SB 91**

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, SB 545, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Distance medicine, where acts deemed to occur, special licenses, SB 91**

      Federal employees, applicability of laws, SB 91**

      Guardianships, certification of need for temporary guardian, SB 34*

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Legislative study of competition between public and private enterprises, SB 355

      Licenses

             Distance medicine, special purpose licenses, SB 91**

             Fees, SB 91**

             Limited licenses, renewal, SB 91**

             Locum tenens, qualifications, SB 91**

             Retirees, volunteer licenses to treat indigent persons, SB 271**

             Temporary licenses, qualifications, SB 91**

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, SB 545, AB 453*

      Medical use of marijuana, state commission for, representation, SB 545

      Newborns, hearing tests, SB 308, AB 250*

      Pain management issues, state committee on, representation, SB 371

      Physician's assistants, authority to supervise, SB 91**

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Prostate cancer, task force on, representation, SB 318**

      Referrals to surgical hospitals in which physician has financial interest, SB 406**

      Retirement

             Notice to board unnecessary, SB 91†

             Volunteer licenses to treat indigent persons, SB 271**

      Rural health care improvement, appropriations, SB 403

      SenioRx advisory committee, representation, AB 543

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

      Student support for higher education, conditions for receipt, SB 55

PHYSICIANS' ASSISTANTS

      Board of medical examiners (See PHYSICIANS)

      Complaints against, procedure, SB 91**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Grounds, SB 91**

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Licenses

             Applications, SB 91**

             Fees, SB 91**

      Mentally ill persons, medical examinations for emergency admissions, AB 636*

      Nurses, oversight authority, AB 78*

      Osteopathic physicians' assistants, certification fees, AB 290*

      Prison employees, provision repealed, SB 91**

      Redesignated physician assistants, SB 91**

      Student support for higher education, conditions for receipt, SB 55

      Supervision by physician or osteopath, restrictions, SB 91**

      Training program, establishment, appropriation, SB 403

PKU

      Enteral formulas and special food products, insurance coverage, AB 123†

      Mandatory insurance coverage repealed, SB 212, AB 206

PLAGUE (See also COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

      Rodents, control of diseases transmitted by, AB 472

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS

      Landscaping, lighting and security walls, maintenance, assessments, AB 63**

      Maps, filing fees, AB 94*

      Trails, parks and open space, maintenance, assessments, AB 63**

PLANNING (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING; SUBDIVISION OF LAND; ZONING)

PLANNING COMMISSIONS

      Appeals from decisions, procedures, SB 554**

      Compensation, SB 554**

PLANNING DIVISION (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

PLANT INDUSTRY PROGRAM (See AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

PLEAS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

      Aliens, notice of effect of certain pleas, AB 394

PLUMBERS

      Certification requirements, prohibited acts, AB 379

PODIATRIC PHYSICIANS

      Amputations, authority to perform, SB 405*

      County hospitals, staff privileges, SB 405*

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Medicaid, coverage of podiatric services, SB 166

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

      State board of podiatry

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Amputations, regulations, SB 405†

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

POISON

      Livestock or other animals, penalty for poisoning or attempting to poison, SB 62**

      Murder by administration of poison

             Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

             School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

POLICE DEPARTMENTS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Impact fees, financing of police station projects, AB 458**

      Metro (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Training costs for certain officers, local entities to reimburse state, SB 354, AB 10

POLITICAL ACTION, COMMITTEES FOR

      Contributions and expenditures (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Definition, penalty for failure to register, AB 227*

      Resident agents, certification and regulation, AB 617

POLITICAL PARTIES

      Absent ballot request forms, correction of information, SB 297†

      City mayor and councilmen, offices declared partisan, AB 276

      Contributions and expenditures (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Lists of voters, provision to minor political parties, SB 565

      Petition to qualify as major party, verification, SB 565

      Presidential electors, selection, representation, SB 565†

      Resident agents, certification and regulation, AB 617

POLLUTION (See AIR POLLUTION; WATER POLLUTION)

POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINERS AND EXAMINATIONS

      Disciplinary action

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Licensing board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS)

      Peace officers under investigation, procedures, AB 282*

POPULATION

      Cities, population requirements for incorporation, AB 381**

      Laws based on population, revision to reflect 2000 census results, AB 650**

      Local government tax distribution account, allocation, SB 317**

      Reapportionment (See REAPPORTIONMENT AND REDISTRICTING)

PORNOGRAPHY

      Internet, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 551**

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

      Sex offenders, possession prohibited, SB 412**

      Video voyeurism, prohibited acts, penalties, AB 305

POST-CONVICTION PROCEDURES (See also APPEALS)

      Death penalty, genetic marker analyses, petitions, procedure, AB 354

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON

      Department of education, commission removed from, SB 237**

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE

      Distance education programs, authority, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*

      Intercollegiate athletics, adoption of Uniform Athletes' Agents Act, AB 253*

      Millennium scholarships, eligibility, SB 113**, AB 145

      Public maintenance agreements for persons 18 to 20 attending school, AB 342

      Real estate instructors, certification, exemptions, AB 541

      Surety bonds, requirements, SB 114**

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

POWER COMPANIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

      Durable power of attorney for health care decisions

             Declaration, contents, AB 471

             Reciprocal beneficiaries, rights, AB 496

      Mortgage brokers and agents, authority, AB 324**

      Motor vehicles department, retention of certain forms, AB 320**

      Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment, declaration, guardian's powers, AB 471

PREDATORY ANIMAL AND RODENT COMMITTEE, STATE

      Appropriation, AB 273**

PREDATORY ANIMALS

      Hunting tag fee increase and appropriation for management, SB 30, AB 291*

PREGNANCY (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH)

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS

      Waiver by defendant, examination of witness following, SB 192

      Witnesses, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, SB 32**

PREPAID LIMITED HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Collection of fees from insured patients, limitation, AB 52, AB 129

      Dispute resolution, duties of external review organizations, SB 320, AB 422

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, AB 452*

      Indigent parents or adult children, coverage, AB 425

      Insurance contract for liability, provision repealed, AB 206

      Prescription drug coverage (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Reimbursement, provision of information to insured or practitioner, AB 123†

      Specialists, use by insureds, reimbursement, AB 123†

PRESCHOOLS (See also CHILD CARE)

      Early childhood education, grant program, appropriation, AB 416

      Head Start program, Clark County, appropriation, AB 416

PRESCRIPTIONS

      Contents, SB 544*

      Controlled substances, form, content and transmittal, regulations, SB 544*

      Insurance coverage (See also INSURANCE—Health insurance)

             Disclosures, prohibited acts, SB 2*

             Identification cards for claims processing, uniformity, AB 415*, AB 624

             Limit or exclusion of coverage for prescribed drugs restricted, SB 2*

      Internet pharmacies, prescriptions filled by, requirements, SB 397**

      Medicaid, demonstration project to provide access to discounted prescriptions for certain low-income persons, AB 398

      Pharmacies (See PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY)

      Senior option prescription program, development, SB 539**, AB 545

      SenioRx program

             Advisory committee, creation, duties, AB 543

             Availability of basic and other health insurance policies, SB 239, SB 539**

             Brand name drugs, provision upon physician order, AB 544

             Denial of benefits, appeals, AB 544

             Eligibility for enrollment, SB 539**, AB 544

             Federal coverage of drugs, changes in programs authorized, SB 539**

             Handicapped persons, extension of coverage to, study, SB 167

             Informational materials, dissemination, AB 544

             Marketing and enhancement of subsidies, appropriation, SB 453

             Public health, trust fund for, investments, SB 487**, SB 488

             Rebates, restrictions, AB 544

             Subsidies, SB 239, SB 539**, AB 544

      Transmission of information by computer or fax, regulation, SB 544*, AB 415*

PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS

      Contracts with private persons to conduct investigations authorized, SB 550

      Sex offenders, psychosexual evaluations, SB 548*, SB 551**

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS (For elections generally, see ELECTIONS)

      Electors, selection, representation, SB 565†

      New residents, voting by, AB 638*

      None of the above, choice on ballots, SB 565

      Unregistered voters, voting by, AB 638†

PRESUMPTIONS

      Abandoned or unclaimed property, SB 373**, SB 489**, AB 77**

      Abandonment of child, delivery to safe haven, SB 191**

      Building codes, effect of approval of construction by inspector, AB 133†

      Child custody and support actions, SB 369

      Children's health insurance program, eligibility, AB 31, AB 35

      Farm products subject to lien, removal from state, SB 88*

      Fireworks, use causing death, injury or property damage, AB 482

      Hepatitis as occupational disease, AB 313*

      Medicaid, eligibility, AB 31

      Mental retardation of murder defendant, results of intelligence tests, AB 353

      Motor vehicle accidents, use of cell phones constitutes negligence, SB 214

      Patented technology, use, SB 558†

      Paternity actions, failure to submit to genetic test, SB 369

      Trade secrets, efforts to maintain, SB 558*

      Violent or sexual offenses on school property, reports, SB 291

      Visitation rights between child and relatives other than parents, SB 25**, AB 34

      Workplace harassment protective orders, validity, AB 370†

PRISON COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF STATE

      Community re-entry programs for offenders, duties, SB 519**

      Drug tests of prison employees, duties, AB 330†

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, duties, AB 354

PRISONS AND PRISONERS

      Actions by prisoners, payment of costs, requirements for claims of mental or emotional injury, SB 547

      Alcohol or drugs

             Penalties for possession, AB 330

             Periodic testing for use, AB 330†

             Therapeutic communities, eligibility for participation, SB 197**

             Treatment programs, eligibility, AB 574*, AB 666

      Assault or battery of certain persons by prisoner, enhanced penalties, SB 31*

      Blood donation or sale by offenders, contract provision repealed, AB 580*

      Felony committed during term of imprisonment, sentencing, AB 574*

      Juvenile proceedings, confinement of child 18 years or older, SB 230

      Literacy program, establishment, appropriation, AB 241

      Offender management systems, establishment, SB 193

      Parole (See PAROLE)

      Prisoners' personal property fund, transfer of money, AB 580*

      Re-entry into communities, programs for, establishment, participation, SB 519**

      Sex offenders (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

             Treatment program required, penalty for noncompliance, AB 330†

      Supervision, custody, security, discipline, safety and transportation of offenders, responsibilities of correctional officers, SB 233**

      Therapeutic communities

             Allocations from contingency fund, SB 197†

             Eligibility for participation, SB 197**

      Unclassified service of state, inmate help removed from designation, AB 386**

      Visitors, consent to search mandatory, AB 330†

      Weapons, explosives or facsimiles, penalty for possession, AB 330

      Women's prison in southern Nevada, refinancing, AB 567**

PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Annual projections relating to prisons, probation, parole and residential confinement, duties, SB 229, SB 286†

      Blood sale or donation by offenders, contract provisions repealed, AB 580*

      Budget accounts, appropriation, SB 463**

      Capital improvement projects, funding, SB 584**

      Community re-entry programs for offenders, duties, SB 519**

      Crimes in prison system, investigation by attorney general, AB 330†

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

      Electronic fingerprint and digital photograph system, appropriation, SB 296

      Employees (See also STATE EMPLOYEES)

             Correctional officers (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

                   Duties requiring responsible employees to be peace officers, SB 233**

                   Facility training program, requirements, SB 76, SB 193

                   Muster, attendance requirements, compensation, SB 131

                   Salary increase, SB 382, AB 673**

             Drug and alcohol testing program, AB 330†

             Forensic specialists and health care employees, salary increases, SB 81

             Physician's assistants, provision repealed, SB 91**

             Security and safety, responsibilities of correctional officers, SB 233**

             Uniforms, issuance by employer, SB 353

             Wardens, appointment, SB 504*

      Equipment, appropriation, SB 442**

      Expenditure technical advisory committee, representation, AB 19

      Facility training programs, establishment required, SB 193

      Genetic marker testing, duties, appropriation, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 354

      Industrial programs, advisory board abolished, SB 286†, AB 4**

      Industrial programs, committee on, creation, AB 4**

      Ion scanners, appropriation, AB 330

      Literacy program, establishment, appropriation, AB 241

      Maintenance projects, appropriation, SB 463**

      Name changed to department of corrections, SB 193

      Offender management systems, establishment, assistant director, SB 193

      Parole, administration of certification process, appropriation, SB 241

      Pioche conservation camp, appropriation, SB 442**

      Prison industries, fund for new construction of facilities for, use, AB 4**

      Registration of certain offenders, duties, SB 412**

      Signs regarding visitors and violations, posting, AB 330†

      Utility expenses, supplemental appropriation, SB 580

      Wild horse stables, appropriation, SB 443

PRIVACY

      Insurance companies, disclosure of personal information limited, AB 618*

      Internet commerce, study of methods to ensure privacy, AB 623, ACR 31

      Internet sites, collection of personal information restricted, penalty, SB 48†

      Las Vegas Valley water district, customer records, AB 566

      Nurses, mandatory use of surname on identification badges prohibited, SB 394**

      Video voyeurism, prohibited acts, penalties, AB 305

      Voter registration, identifying information, SB 565, AB 637*

      Wiretapping (See WIRETAPPING)

PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS

      Amendment of governing instrument, notice to attorney general unnecessary, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 577**

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Private investigator's licensing board

             Activities of board, report of legislature, SB 420*

             Composition, AB 492

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

      Secret shoppers, exemption from laws, SB 416

      Thermal technicians, regulation, AB 492

PRIVATE SCHOOLS (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

PRIVATIZATION OF GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

      Insurers, examination and licensing, AB 618*

      Motor vehicle insurance verification, AB 640

      Motor vehicle licensing and registration and driver's licenses, AB 263

      Presentence investigations, SB 550

      Schools, contracts to operate, manage or oversee, AB 351

      State printing, SB 564

PRIVILEGED INFORMATION (See CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION)

PROBATE LAW (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

PROBATION

      Assault or battery of certain persons by probationer, enhanced penalties, SB 31*

      Bond requirements for probationer moving out-of-state, AB 584

      Computer crimes, conditions for probation, SB 551**

      Cruelty to animals, evaluation and counseling or therapy as condition of probation, SB 62**

      Felony committed during term of probation, sentencing, AB 574*

      Gambling addiction, treatment programs as condition of probation, SB 335

      Interstate compact for adult offender supervision, ratification, SB 194**

      Interstate compact for supervision of parolees and probationers

             Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**

             Renunciation, SB 194**

      Juvenile proceedings, procedures following probation violations, SB 230

      Marijuana, probation prohibited for growing, cultivating or propagating, SB 242†

      Sealing of records and restoration of civil rights, SB 548*, AB 328**

      Sex offenders (See SEX OFFENDERS)

PROBATION OFFICERS (See JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS; PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF)

PRODUCT LIABILITY

      Limitation of actions, AB 17

      Public hazards, concealment by court order prohibited, SB 411

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS

      Architecture and related professions, SB 301**

      Documents, filing with secretary of state, SB 577**

      Optometry and ophthalmology, AB 491†

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, BOARD OF

      Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

      Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

      Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

PROPANE (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

PROPERTY INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

PROPERTY MANAGERS

      Commission for common-interest communities, representation, SB 421†

      Common-interest communities, licensure of managers, SB 421

      Disciplinary action, grounds, AB 444**

      Inducements to file constructional defect claims, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

      Investigative and disciplinary authority of division and commission, AB 621**

PROPERTY TAX

      Abatement

             Homeowners suffering severe economic hardship, AJR 8‡, SJR 11 of the 70th session‡

             Recycled materials used in manufacturing or electricity production, SB 227**

             Renewable energy, systems for generation of electricity, SB 227**, AB 418

      Aircraft, seizure and sale to satisfy taxes, SB 376**

      Assessments

             Appeals, SB 376**

             Appraisals and reappraisals, establishment of standards, SB 376**

             Limit on increase in taxable value of certain property, AB 668

             Protests, filing, SB 376**

      Business property, seizure and sale of personal property to satisfy taxes, SB 376**

      Consolidated bond interest and redemption fund, levy, SB 584**

      County auditors, time for annual accountings, AB 96**

      Delinquent taxes, collection, SB 376**, AB 314**

      Equalization, state board of (See EQUALIZATION, STATE BOARD OF)

      Exempt property used as residence or by business conducted for profit

             Airport property, exception, SB 376**

             Determination of period of lease or use for tax purposes, AB 433**

      Exemptions

             Charter schools, SB 292, SB 399**, AB 238

             Classic aircraft, SB 351

             Constitutional requirements for enactment, SJR 20 of the 70th session

             Employers providing transportation assistance to employees, SB  376†

             Exhibitions, conventions, carnivals, fairs or circuses, personal property owned by nonresidents for purposes of, SB 376**

             Golf course located on public property and used in connection with for-profit business, SB 82

             Household goods and furniture, SB 376**

             Low-income housing and related facilities, AB 433**

             Recycled materials used in manufacturing or electricity production, exemption removed, SB 227**

             Renewable energy sources, research and development facilities or generation or production facilities, SB 227**, AB 418, AB 434

             State property subject of lease purchase or installment purchase, AB 567**

             Veterans, SB 135†, SB 156**, SB 376†, AB 404

             Widowers, SB 376**

      Levy of tax, exception to statutory limit on total levy, AB 137

      Library districts, tax for support repealed, AB 317

      Local governments

             Agricultural extension tax levy, use for weatherization program, AB 661†

             Air pollution control program, levy of tax, SB 536†

             Allowed revenue from taxes, establishment, SB 317**

             Combined rate, considerations relating to obligations, SB 553**, SB 559

             Family courts, tax levy for support, AB 652

             Indigents, establishment of rate by tax commission eliminated, SB 317**

             Limit on revenue received from taxes ad valorem

                   Capital projects, vote on additional tax in primary election removed, SB 559

                   Proposed incurrence of general obligation debt or levy of special elective taxes, notice, approval or disapproval, SB 123**

                   Regional facilities, exemption, SB 203**

                   Renewable energy generation projects, exemption, AB 661†

                   Special election to impose additional tax, date, AB 99**

                   Statutory limit on total tax levy, exception, AB 137

             Operational purposes, levy of additional tax, AB 653†

             Regional facilities, levy of additional tax for operation, SB 203**

             Statements of debt and capital improvement plans, updates, SB 123**

             Vehicle privilege tax, levy of tax to replace loss of revenue from, AB 457

      Manufactured homes and mobile homes

             Classification as real property, SB 70**, SB 376**

             Seizure and sale to satisfy taxes, SB 376**

      Payment, charge for returned checks, AB 314**

      Personal property

             Deficiency payments less than cost of collection, procedures, SB 376**

             Installment payments authorized, SB 64**

             Overpayments, refunds, deposit, SB 376**

      Public utilities

             Compensation to department for collection of certain taxes, SB 529

             Exemptions (See Exemptions, this heading)

             Study of taxation of interstate and intercounty property, SB 65

      Recreational park trailers, AB 540*

      Rolls, indication of changes in ownership, SB 376**

      Sale of seized property, procedures, restrictions on reconveyance, SB 376**

      Senior citizens' property tax assistance

             Administration by aging services division, SB 574*, AB 608

             Claims, time for filing, AB 608

             Definitions, AB 608

             Legislative findings, SB 574*, AB 608

             Refunds, SB 376**, AB 608

      Severe economic hardship

             Abatement of taxes, AJR 8‡, SJR 11 of the 70th session‡

             Increase in taxable value limited, AB 668†

      Tahoe Basin, taxable value of certain property, AB 668, AJR 8‡

      Task force on tax policy in Nevada, creation, duties, ACR 42

      Time shares, taxation of household goods and furniture, SB 376**

      Tort claims fund, deposit of certain tax revenue, AB 178

PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR

      Administrative assessments, distribution, AB 548**

PROSTATE CANCER (See also CANCER)

      Prostate Cancer Awareness Day and Month designated, SCR 26‡

      Task force on prostate cancer, creation, duties, SB 318**

PROSTITUTION

      Crime against a child

             Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

             Internet, posting of registry information, SB 479

             Registration of offenders, procedure, SB 412**

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

PSYCHOLOGISTS

      Board of psychological examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Guardianships, certification of need for temporary guardian, SB 34†

      Health insurance, mandatory benefits for treatment repealed, AB 206

      Scholarships for students pursuing mental health degree, SB 391†

      School employees

             Grant program to increase number, appropriation, AB 409

             Salary increase for national certification, AB 58

      Smoking in offices, prohibitions, SB 258

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

      Mental health clients, administration of medication, AB 550†

      Schools, procedures concerning management of disruptive pupils, AB 226

      Sex offenders, compliance with protocols, SB 412**

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS

      Alcohol consumption during pregnancy, posting of sign required, SB 277

      Defibrillators, distribution for use in public places, SB 403, AB 473

      Food establishments (See FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS)

      Grocery stores (See GROCERY STORES)

      Residence hotels, exemption from room taxes, AB 655

      Resort hotels (See RESORT HOTELS)

      Retail sales establishments (See RETAIL SALES)

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Statement of lodging rates, inclusion of charges to offset energy costs, AB 661**

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Appointment, legislature may provide for, AJR 14

      Salary, AB 256, AB 606, AJR 14

PUBLIC BENEFIT, CORPORATIONS FOR

      Counties and cities, donation of real property, AB 451**

PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS (See TELEVISION)

PUBLIC BUILDINGS

      Advertising authorized in state buildings, AB 329

      Defibrillators, distribution for use in public buildings, SB 403, AB 473

      Election petitions, area to be designated for gathering signatures, AB 443*

      Energy conservation

             Construction or renovation, analysis of conservation measures, AB 418

             Retrofitting of buildings

                   Commitment of money beyond biennium for state contracts, SB 22, SB 584**

                   Use of money saved to purchase electricity from renewable energy systems authorized, SB 22

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, AB 105**

      Grant Sawyer state office building, appropriation for certain expenses, AB 522**

      Insurance for state buildings, award of contract, AB 493

      Lease purchases or installment purchases for state property, AB 567**, AB 601**

      Legislative building (See LEGISLATURE)

      Smoking areas, designation optional, SB 258

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

PUBLIC DEFENDERS

      Assessments for services of state public defender, SB 586**

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE

      Annual report to director of legislative counsel bureau, AB 564*

      Insurance laws, compliance required, AB 123*

      Legislative interim benefits committee, recommendations, AB 564†

      Long-term care coverage, duties, appropriations, SB 343

      Option of large groups to leave program, rejection of regulation, SCR 40‡

      Powers and duties generally, SB 298**, AB 123*

      Prostate cancer task force, executive director as member, SB 318**

      Rates and coverage, determination, prohibitions on certain contracts, AB 564*

      Retired employees, coordination of benefits, AB 564†

      Services for certain participants, appropriation, AB 564†

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT

      Contributions

             Employers, failure to file payroll report or remit contributions, AB 555**

             Reemployment of retirees, payments to other retirement fund, AB 555**

             Refund of contributions toward purchase of service credit, AB 555**

 

      Deferred retirement option plans, study, AB 431**

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE—State's program of group insurance)

      Internal audits division, exception to training and assistance from, SB 561**

      Judges and justices

             District judges' salaries and judicial pensions fund, appropriation, AB 237**

             Recall to active service, supplemental pension, SB 181

             Separate retirement system established, appropriation, AB 232

             Survivor benefits, SB 181, SB 349*

      Lump-sum optional retirement programs, study, AB 431**

      Monthly retirement allowance

             Determination, SB 349**, AB 356

             Reemployment, effect on allowances, AB 555**, AB 633

      Police officers and firemen

             Definition of police officer expanded for purposes of benefits, SB 393

             Service years required to retire at any age, SB 11, SB 349**, AB 356

      Public employees' retirement board

             Assistant investment officer, employment, AB 555**

             Cooperation with personnel department, provision repealed, AB 386**

             Optional retirement programs, study, AB 431**

             Rules for administration of retirement plans, requirements, AB 555**

      Reemployment of retirees, effect, study, AB 555**, AB 633

      Service credit

             Additional credit as payment for unused sick leave, SB 95

             Purchase of credit, restrictions, limit on refund of contributions, effect of default on agreement, AB 555**

             Teachers, purchase of credit by employer, AB 311

      Social security, modification of benefit reductions required for certain spouses and surviving spouses urged, AJR 10‡

      Teachers

             Purchase of service credit by employer, AB 311

             Reemployment of retirees, effect, study, AB 555**, AB 633

             State contribution to cost of health insurance, appropriation, SB 392

      Unmarried employees, designation of survivor beneficiary, SB 349*, AB 356

      Vesting, SB 349**, AB 356

PUBLIC HAZARDS

      Concealment by court order prohibited, SB 411

PUBLIC HEALTH (See HEALTH)

PUBLIC HEALTH, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUND FOR

      Composition, SB 538

      Trust fund for public health, investments, SB 487**, SB 488

PUBLIC LANDS

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine for danger to beneficial use, AB 631**

      Airport property, authority of municipality to sell, lease or exchange, AB 647

      Cultural resources, establishment of stewardship program, AB 230

      Environmentally sensitive areas, establishment of programs for protection, SB 410

      Federal lands

             Air pollution, action by BLM and EPA to prevent and reduce urged, SJR 12

             Appropriation to maximize state opportunities for acquisition, SB 162, SB 582

             Las Vegas, license plates for support of surrounding lands, SB 409, AB 643*

             Lease payments, distribution to local governments, AB 120

 

             Mining property acquired by counties, authorization to transfer or sell without offering to public, AB 56**

             National monuments, designation without local approval opposed, SJR 2‡

             Roads and rights of way

                   Amendment to federal act to require identification, mapping and recognition, support expressed, SJR 1‡

                   Legislative study, SCR 5, SCR 5, SCR 8

                   Mapping by division of minerals, declaratory actions for limits or conditions on use, SB 106

             Shooting range in Clark County, release of land for range urged, AJR 6‡

             Wilderness areas, legislative study, SCR 5, SCR 6

      Management of certain public lands

             Actions, initiation by attorney general or district attorney, SB 340, AB 391

             County commissioners, authority, SB 340, AB 391

             Legislative findings, SB 340, AB 391

             Unlawful use, management or disposal, liability, SB 340, AB 391†

      Open range, disclosures on sale of home or improved lot adjacent to, SB 16**

      State lands

             Elko, conveyance of parcel to city, SB 384

             Lease of residential property to state officers and employees, SB 358**

             Lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, AB 567**, AB 601**

      Tahoe Basin (See TAHOE BASIN)

PUBLIC OFFICERS (See CITY OFFICERS; COUNTY OFFICERS; STATE OFFICERS)

PUBLIC PURCHASING (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING; STATE PURCHASING)

PUBLIC RECORDS

      Accident reports involving public utilities, SB 210*

      Athletes' agents, applications for registration, records, AB 253*

      Clean-burning fuel, program to promote use in vehicles, SB 478†

      Dairy commission, biennial report, SB 505*

      Debts owed state agencies, reports, AB 314**

      Housing, assistance to finance, obligor information, SB 552†

      Insurance fraud, records and other information, AB 135**

      Judicial retirement system, AB 232

      Labor law violations, compromise or settlement agreements, SB 411, AB 277**

      Las Vegas Valley water district, exemption from laws, AB 566

      Occupational safety and health, complaints, SB 315

      Occupations and professions, disciplinary actions, SB 513

      Public hazards, information relating to, SB 411

      Taxicab motor carriers, lease agreements, SB 270, SB 576

      Tort claims against public entities, settlement agreements, SB 398, AB 277**

      University police, findings of review board, AB 634*

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Creation, SB 481**

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

      Aircraft (See AIRCRAFT AND AIRLINES)

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Assault or battery of operator by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalty, SB 31*

      Buses (See BUSES)

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, SB 48*

      Defibrillators, distribution for use in public facilities, SB 403, AB 473

      Employers providing transportation assistance to employees, property tax exemption, SB 376†

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, AB 105**

      Federal grants, support expressed, SJR 13‡

      Hydrogen vehicle refueling system, Las Vegas, appropriation, AB 348

      Limousines (See LIMOUSINES)

      Permits for movement of certain heavier vehicles, AB 83*

      Railroads (See RAILROADS)

      Regional commissions (See REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS)

      Rental car fees, use, AB 460†

      Rights of way, requirement to yield to mass transit vehicles, AB 83†

      Taxicabs (See TAXICABS)

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

      Towns, franchises for provision of benches and shelters, AB 537*

PUBLIC UTILITIES

      Accident reports, availability, SB 210*

      Alternative sellers (See also Deregulation, this heading)

             Annual assessments, levy and collection, SB 210*

             Disclosure of certain information to customers required, AB 197*

             Fines for violations, SB 372†

             Licenses of sellers of electric services declared void, AB 369**

             Mobile home parks and company towns, provision of services to, SB 210*

             Municipal aggregation coalition may contract for services, AB 373

      Certificates, licenses and permits

             Hearing on application for issuance or transfer required, AB 369**

             Revocation restricted, judicial review, AB 661**

      Clark County, appropriation for emergency power supply to pumps pushing fuel into, SB 309

      Colorado River commission, sale of electricity and provision of transmission or distribution services, SB 211**, SB 425**

      Commercial mobile radio service providers

             Excluded as utility, SB 514

             Licensing fees, SB 210*

      Complaints filed with commission, fees, AB 91

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, SB 48*

      Contested cases, participation by regulatory operations staff, AB 661**

      Deregulation

             Affiliates, provision of service by vertically integrated utilities, SB 390

             Conditional expiration of certain laws repealed, SB 253, AB 369†

             Designated providers and alternate methods of service, determinations, SB 390

             Rates, establishment for classes of customers, SB 390

             Repealed, SB 269, AB 369**

      Educational and informational services regarding energy, SB 509, AB 369**

      Electric utilities

             Audit of Nevada power company and Sierra Pacific power company, SB 508

             Deferred accounting, use, AB 369**, AB 661**

             Definition, AB 369**, AB 661**

             Disclosure of certain information to customers required, AB 197*

 

             Discontinuance, modification or restriction of service, hearing on application, AB 369**, AB 661**

             Economic development commission, duties, AB 418

             Financial emergencies, procedures, AB 661†

             Fuel and purchased power riders prohibited, AB 369**

             Generating plants and facilities

                   Construction, assessment, SB 362**

                   Disposal of certain assets, restrictions, recovery of shortfalls, SB 253, AB 369**, AB 661**

             Multiple contracts for purchase of power for resale, variable duration, AB 661†

             Municipal utilities, regulation, SB 425**

             Net metering system, definition, requirements, SB 507, AB 418, AB 661**

             Performance standards for reduction of peak demands, establishment, SB 372†

             Promotion of generation of electricity, financing, AB 661**

             Providers of new electric resources, agreements with, AB 661**

             Recovery of costs

                   Conditional expiration of law repealed, SB 253, AB 369†

                   Legislative rejection of regulation concerning, SCR 40‡

             Renewable energy resources (See also RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

                   Portfolio standards, SB 372**, AB 369**, AB 418, AB 661**, SCR 53‡

      Fines for violations, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Highway or right or way, issuance of permits to use or disturb, SB 195

      Local purchasing, energy contracts exempt from competitive bidding, AB 649†

      Low-income energy assistance and conservation

             Appropriations, AB 209**, AB 590

             Eligibility expanded, AB 209†

             Universal energy charge, imposition, refunds and use, AB 349, AB 661**

      Mergers, acquisitions and other transactions, SB 514, AB 369**, AB 661**

      Municipal aggregation programs, procedures, AB 373

      Natural gas

             Discretionary service providers, annual assessments, SB 210*

             Transmission lines, storage plants, compressor stations and associated facilities, construction, SB 362**

      Property tax

            Compensation to state for collection of certain taxes, SB 529

             Renewable energy resources or facilities, exemptions, SB 227**, AB 418, AB 434

             Study of taxation of interstate or intercounty property, SB 65

      Providers of new electric resources, sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services to eligible customers, AB 661**

      Rates

             Affordable rates for residential customers, regulations, SB 526

             Approval or disapproval of proposed changes, AB 369**, AB 661**

             Consumer sessions to solicit public comments, AB 661**

             Consumer's advocate, duties, AB 661**

             Contested cases, procedures, AB 661**

             Deferred accounts, applications to clear, AB 369**, AB 661**

             General rate applications, procedures, AB 369**, AB 661**

             Providers of new electric resources, AB 661**

             Recovery of increased costs, procedures, AB 369**, AB 661**

             Renewable energy sources, optional pricing program, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

             Residential rates, regulations regarding affordability, SB 526

             Schedules, contents, filing, availability and changes, SB 507, AB 369**, AB 661**

             Substantial financial emergency applications, procedures, AB 661†

      School and state agency energy costs, appropriation, SB 518

      Sewer systems (See SEWER SYSTEMS)

      Telecommunications service providers (See TELEPHONE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

      Termination of residential services by utilities, requirements, AB 661**

      Utility facilities

             Construction, assessment, SB 362**

             Governmental liability for damages, SB 195

      Water systems (See WATER SYSTEMS)

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA

      Accident reports, disclosure, SB 210*, AB 376

      Assessment of utilities, SB 210*, AB 349†, AB 661†

      Audit of in-state utilities, transfer from regulatory fund to legislative fund, SB 508

      Colorado River commission, regulations, SB 211**, SB 425**

      Consumer sessions, duties, AB 661**

      Deregulation of utilities, repeal of certain laws, SB 253, SB 269, AB 369**

      Educational and informational services, duties, SB 509, AB 369**

      Electric utilities

             Competitive services, duties, SB 253, AB 369**

             Disposal of certain generation assets, regulation, SB 253, AB 369**

             Information to be provided to customers, regulation, AB 197*

             Mergers and other transactions, duties, SB 514, AB 369**, AB 661†

             Rates, approval, AB 369**, AB 661**

             Regulations, considerations when adopting, AB 369**, AB 661†

             Reports to legislature, AB 369†

      Employees, classification, applicability of state personnel laws, AB 661†

      Filing fees, AB 91

      Hearing officers, appointment, AB 369**, AB 661**

      Hearings, requirements, SB 507, AB 369**, AB 661**

      Landlord and tenant, regulations covering utility services paid by landlord, SB 400

      Low-income energy assistance and conservation, duties, AB 349, AB 661**

      Majority action, exception, AB 661*

      Members

             Election in lieu of appointment, designation of offices, AB 661†

             Number increased, qualifications, AB 661*

      Municipal utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Net metering, approval of contracts or agreements, SB 507

      Providers of new electric resources, duties, AB 661**

      Railroad crossings, duties regarding requests for changes, SB 210†

      Railroad safety

             Assessments, calculation and due date, SB 210**

             Highway patrol, certain duties transferred to, AB 376

      Recovery of past costs of certain utilities, rejection of regulation, SCR 40‡

      Regulatory fund, use, AB 661†

      Reserve account, authorized expenditures, AB 369**

      Residential rates, regulations regarding affordability, SB 526

      Task force for renewable energy, appointment, AB 661†

      Telecommunications services, regulation, AB 627*, AB 661**

 

      Termination of residential services by utilities, regulations, AB 661**

      Utility facilities, approval of construction permits, SB 362**

      Water or sewer services, duties regarding change of rates, SB 210*

PUBLIC WORKS

      Capital improvement projects, authorization and funding, SB 584**

      Committee to evaluate bids, appointment, duties, AB 461†, AB 562

      Design-build contracts

             Authority of public bodies, SB 61**, AB 218

             Final proposals

                   Assignment of relative weight of factors, SB 61**

                   Selection of finalists, SB 61**, AB 218

             Preliminary proposals

                   Advertisement for, SB 61**, AB 218

                   Finalists, selection, SB 61**, AB 218

                   Information necessary to submit proposal, inspection, SB 61**

                   Time for submission of proposal to public body, SB 61**

             Public hearings, notice requirement, SB 61**, AB 218

             Qualifications of design-build teams, AB 218

             Sunset provisions removed, SB 61**, AB 218

             Water or sewage facilities, SB 61**

      Design professionals

             Change orders, provisions included in contracts, AB 428**

             Plans, maps and other design instruments declared property of state, reuse authorized, AB 72

             Required and permissible contract provisions, SB 255*

      Employment practices, penalties for violations, SB 560**

      General contractor defined, SB 63**, SB 94

      Indefinite quantity contracts, authorized use, SB 473

      Preferences for bids

             Design-build contracts, effect of preferences, SB 61**, AB 218

             General contractors, issuance of certificates of eligibility, SB 63**, SB 94

             Multiple licenses held by contractor, applications for preferences, SB 63**

             Prohibition against issuance of certificates, SB 94

             Purchase of contractor holding preference, transfer of preference to acquiring entity, SB 63**

             Specialty contractors, issuance of certificates of eligibility, SB 63**

      Prevailing wages

             Community redevelopment, applicability of laws, AB 407

             Determination of wage, procedure, SB 560**

             Employee records, duties of contractor or subcontractor, penalties, SB 560**

             Investigation of possible violations by public entities, reports, SB 560**

             Monetary threshold of project used to determine applicability of laws, AB 156

             Violations, penalties, forfeitures, SB 560**

             Workmen, determination of employment, SB 560**

      Qualifications of bidders, determination, AB 461**, AB 562

      Rejection of bids, cost estimates for performance by public body, SB 61**

      Renewable energy generation projects, exemption from laws, AB 661†

      Retrofitting of public buildings, use of appropriated and saved money, SB 22

      Safety programs, establishment before submission of bids required, AB 562

      Specialty contractors, award of contracts for certain projects authorized, SB 63**

      State employee defined, AB 386**

      Subcontractors, substitution, AB 155**

      Temporary disqualification for award of contract, grounds, SB 560**

PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, STATE

      Braille signs in public buildings, duties, SB 324*

      Capital improvement projects, authorization and funding, SB 584**

      Chairman, selection, AB 428**

      Committee to evaluate bids, appointment, AB 461†, AB 562

      Contractors to assist in proposed projects, services authorized, AB 428**

      Great Basin College, Elko, appropriation, SB 97

      Hi-tech learning centers, appropriations, AB 5, AB 39, AB 280, AB 589

      Legislative approval of certain contracts or changes to projects, AB 428**

      Manager, removal, AB 414**

      Meetings, AB 428**

      Members, qualifications, removal, AB 428**

      Qualifications of bidders, duties, AB 461**, AB 562

      School buildings and facilities, revolving fund for construction, repair and renovation, duties, AB 300

      Veterans' home, appropriation, SB 326

      WNCC, Fallon campus, appropriation, AB 591

PYRAMID LAKE (See also WATER)

      License plates for support of natural environment, issuance, AB 113*

                                                                    Q

QUARANTINES

      Agricultural commodities, AB 631**

      Enforcement of laws, field agents' authority to stop vehicles, AB 560**

                                                                     R

RACIAL PROFILING

      Prohibited acts by peace officers, study of traffic stops, AB 500**

RACKETEERING, CRIMES RELATED TO

      Immediate precursors of controlled substances, possession or sale, AB 387

      Marijuana, growing, cultivating or propagating, SB 242

RADIO

      Amateur radio, undue restrictions on antenna structures prohibited, AB 61*

      Commercial mobile radio service providers

             Excluded as utility, SB 514

             Licensing fees, SB 210*

      Complaints by utilities, fee for filing, AB 91

      Entertainment industry (See ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY)

      Interception and disclosure of radio communications, AB 306

      Leave of absence for certain public employees during disaster, AB 122, AB 386**

      Motor vehicles, loud operation of sound system prohibited, AB 481††

      Public broadcasting, appropriation, SB 407, AB 76, AB 147

      Public hazards, concealment, SB 411

      Repairs, liens, SB 19

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

RADIOACTIVE WASTE (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

 

RAILROADS

      Accident reports, release, SB 210*, AB 376

      Annexations by cities in larger counties, inclusion of certain property, AB 101*

      California-Nevada super speed ground transportation commission

             Appropriation, AB 170

             Bonds, authority to issue, SB 323**

             Super speed ground transportation system, definition, SB 323**

      Complaints by railroad companies, fee for filing, AB 91

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, SB 48*

      Crossings, procedures to change, add or eliminate, SB 210†

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, AB 105**

      Gaming, licensing and regulation, AB 448

      Highway contracts awarded to railroad companies, requirements, AB 86**

      Museums (See MUSEUMS)

      Property tax, taxation of interstate or intercounty property, SB 65, SB 529

      Safety

             Assessments, calculation and due date, SB 210*

             Highway patrol, certain duties transferred to, AB 376

      V & T railroad (See VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD)

      White Pine County, appropriation for train repair and track renovation, AB 448†

RANCHING (See AGRICULTURE; LIVESTOCK)

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

      Constructional defects, duties regarding inducements to file claims, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†

      Instructors, regulations, AB 541

      Investigative and disciplinary authority, AB 444**, AB 621**

REAL ESTATE DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS

      State investment authorized, SB 487**

REAL ESTATE LICENSEES

      Continuing education, SB 418*

      Disciplinary action, authority of division and commission, AB 621**

      Duties, actions for breach, SB 418*

      Instructors, certification, unlawful acts, AB 541

      Investigation of licensees, authority of division and commission, AB 621**

      Licenses

             Automated licensing system, development, AB 502

             Fees, SB 418*

             Renewal, SB 418*, AB 621**

      Property managers (See PROPERTY MANAGERS)

      Sales contracts, development and use of form, SB 186

      Time share owners, applicability of laws, SB 261*

REAL PROPERTY

      Appraisers (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Deed restrictions affecting amateur radio structures, prohibitions, AB 61†

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

 

      Insurance companies, investments, AB 618*

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Rule against perpetuities

             Applicability, AB 325*

             Repeal, AJR 4 of the 70th session‡

      Sales

             Actions by victims of consumer fraud, AB 204*

             Building codes, disclosures regarding deviations from code, AB 366

             Common-interest communities, disclosures, SB 261*, SB 421, AB 484

             Complaints concerning sale of property, disclosure, AB 366

             Constructional defects

                   Arbitration of claim as contractual provision prohibited, SB 89, AB 81

                   Required disclosures, SB 310, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 366, AB 477

             Contract form, development and use, SB 186

             County property, AB 56**, AB 385

             Estates of decedents, waiver of notices, SB 33*

             Open range, disclosure of information regarding grazing required for home or improved lot adjacent to, SB 16**

             Real estate licensees, disclosures, SB 418*

             Recording of documents, requirements regarding legal descriptions, AB 126**

             School pupils, sale of house or other structure built by, AB 28*

             Settlement, order or judgment concerning sale of property, disclosure, AB 366

             Subcontractor information to be provided to buyers, SB 185, SB 516†, AB 133†, AB 366

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      State lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, AB 567**, AB 601**

REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX

      Administration, retention of proceeds for costs, SB 238*

      Appeals, procedures, SB 238*

      Applicability of tax, SB 238*

      Audits, procedures, SB 238*

      Deficiency determinations, SB 238*

      Definitions, SB 238*

      Delinquent taxes

             Collection, SB 238*, AB 314**

             Interest and penalties, SB 238*

      Exemptions, SB 238*

      Overpayments, determinations, refunds, SB 238*

      Payment, charge for returned checks, AB 314**

      Plant industry program, imposition, rate and use of tax, SB 468

      School support, imposition and rate of tax, AB 501†

      Taxpayers' bill of rights, adoption, SB 238*

      Waiver of taxes, penalties and interest, SB 238*

REAPPORTIONMENT AND REDISTRICTING

      Congressional districts, SB 575, AB 665, AB 674, SCR 4

      Education, state board of, AB 664

      Legislature

             Districts, SB 575, AB 665, AB 674, SCR 2

             Number of members increased, SB 575, SCR 2

      Procedures (Joint Rules 13-13.6), ACR 1‡

      University of Nevada, board of regents, AB 664

RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

      Public buildings, area to be designated for gathering signatures, AB 443*

      Removal of signatures prohibited, AB 637†

      Requests for removal of signatures, SB 565, AB 299**

      Resident agents for committees, certification and regulation, AB 617

      Time for submission of petition after notice of intent, AB 443*

      Verification of signatures, SB 565

RECIPROCAL BENEFICIARY RELATIONSHIPS

      Recognition, rights and benefits of parties, AB 496

RECKLESS DRIVING (For traffic laws generally, see TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Death or substantial bodily harm caused by, penalty, SB 288†

      Premises to which public has access, laws made applicable to, SB 288

RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS

      Constructional defects, notice of settlement or judgment, SB 185

      Deeds of trust, partial reconveyance, SB 134

      Deeds or conveyances, SB 238*, AB 94*

      Documents submitted for recording, requirements, AB 568**

      Duplicate copies of or digital access to recorded instruments to be provided to county assessor, SB 376**

      Fees, generally, AB 94*

      Legal description of real property, requirements for certain documents, AB 126**

      Subdivisions, notice of maintenance district or assessment unit, AB 63**

      Tax assessments, inclusion of information in recorded conveyances, SB 376**

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Boats (See BOATS AND BOATING)

      Motor home defined, AB 540*

      Off-road vehicles (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES)

      Recreational park trailers, identification, regulation and taxation, AB 540*

      Riding in camper shell or slide-in camper, restrictions, penalties, AB 383†

RECYCLING

      Biomass (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

      Manufacturing or electricity production using recycled materials, property tax exemption removed and partial abatement authorized, SB 227**

REFERENDUM PETITIONS

      Comprehensive summary, approval by secretary of state, AB 164

      County and municipal petitions

             Arguments for or against, preparation, AB 299**, AB 443†

             Certification of sufficiency or insufficiency, AB 637*

             Filing, time for, AB 299**

             Refusal of governing body to repeal, submission of referred ordinance to voters, SB 565, AB 637*

      Signatures

             Acquisition or removal, SB 297†, AB 164, AB 299**, AB 443*, AB 637†

             Verification procedures, SB 565, AB 637*

      Violations, penalties, SB 297†, AB 443†

REFRACTIVE LASER SURGERY FACILITIES

      Licensure and regulation, SB 483**

 

REGIONAL FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN (See JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

REGIONAL PLANNING

      Southern Nevada regional planning coalition

             Appeals from decisions, procedures, SB 554**

             Board, meetings, SB 329**

             Environmentally sensitive areas, programs for protection, SB 410

             Grants to conforming entities for land use planning, authority, SB 530**

             Homeless, mentally ill adults, community services program, reports, AB 346

             Legislative measures, authority to request, SB 530**

             Master plans, certification by electronic means, SB 554**

             Meetings of board, rules or bylaws on attendance, SB 530**

             Plans of governing bodies, agencies and utilities, compliance with regional plan, review, SB 530**

             Projects of regional significance, notice of application for change in, AB 553*

      TRPA, appropriation for threshold research, AB 511**

      Washoe County

             Annexation (See also ANNEXATION)

                   Adoption and revision of annexation programs, SB 567

                   Amendment to regional plan, voting by certain commissions, SB 383

             Appeals from decisions, procedures, SB 554**

             Cooperative and interlocal agreements authorized, AB 163**

             Environmentally sensitive areas, programs for protection, SB 410

             Master plans, certification by electronic means, SB 554**

             Sphere of influence, certain city ordinances ineffective absent annexation or county approval, SB 279

             Subcommittees and advisory committees, appointment authorized, AB 163**

REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS, COUNCIL FOR COORDINATION OF

      Creation, SB 148

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS

      Composition in smaller counties, AB 534**

      Legislative members, appointment to certain commissions, SB 56†

      Mass transportation systems (See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)

      Rental car fees, distribution, AB 460†

      Tax increment areas, creation, SB 266

REGULATIONS (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE; specific agency)

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS (See also NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Bake sales, permit requirements, exceptions, SB 352**

      Legislative religious services, compensation, ACR 35‡

      Schools (See also SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

             Exemption from certain laws, notice to parent or guardian required, SB 223**

      Solemnization of marriages, requirements for certificates of permission, AB 254

      State partnership to reduce teenage pregnancy, representation, SB 367**

RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Comprehensive state energy plan, preparation, AB 661**

      Energy, office of, duties, AB 661**

      Geothermal resources, distribution of payments for lease of federal lands, AB 120

      Industrial development revenue bonds, financing of generation projects, AB 661**

      Local school support tax exemption or abatement, SB 227**, SB 273*, AB 434

      Net metering system, definition, requirements, SB 507, AB 418, AB 661**

      Portfolio standards for electric utilities, SB 372**, AB 369**, AB 418, AB 661**, SCR 53‡

      Property tax exemption or abatement, SB 227**, AB 418, AB 434

      Rates of public utilities, optional pricing program, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Sales and use tax exemption, SB 273†

      Solar energy systems, use in common-interest communities, SB 421

      Task force for renewable energy and energy conservation, creation, AB 661**

      Trust fund for renewable energy and energy conservation, creation, use, AB 661**

      Waterpower, defined as renewable energy, AB 418

RENO, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Airport authority (See AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF WASHOE COUNTY)

      Charter amendments

             Investment of proceeds of bond issues, SB 200**

             List of registered voters, AB 637*

             Municipal judges, terms, SB 304**

             Quorum of governing body, SB 329**

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Energy conservation provisions in building codes, adoption, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Regional fire protection district, formation, AB 648

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Tourism promotion, room tax increase and special assessments, SB 221**

RENTAL CARS

      Additional authorized drivers, additional fees authorized, SB 118**

      Fees payable by short-term lessors

             Charge for returned checks, AB 314**

             Delinquent fees, collection, AB 314**

             Public roads or mass transportation, use of fees for, AB 460†

             Reimbursement to short-term lessors, AB 460*

             Remittance to department of taxation, AB 460*

      Insurance, fees charged by lessor limited, SB 102

      Waiver of damages, fees charged by lessor, SB 102, SB 118**

REORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT

      Alcohol and drug abuse, bureau of, abolished, duties transferred, SB 300**

      Corrections, department of, creation, SB 193

      Cultural affairs, department of, creation, SB 541**

      Emergency management division, transfer to governor, SB 306

      Hospital patients, office for, transfer to governor, SB 573**, AB 559

      Human resources, department of, certain agencies abolished, advisory council created, SB 538

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, independent operation, AB 195**

      Postsecondary education, commission on, independent operation, SB 237**

      Public safety, department of, creation, SB 481**

      Science, engineering, technology office, transfer to governor, SB 401**, SB 562

      Unclaimed property, division of, abolished, duties transferred, SB 489**

      Wildlife, division of, redesignated department, SB 30, AB 494

REPOWER NEVADA

      Providers of new electric resources, sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services to eligible customers, AB 661**

REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS

      Districts, SB 575, AB 665, AB 674, SCR 4

      Reapportionment and redistricting, procedures, ACR 1‡

RESIDENT AGENTS

      Certification and regulation, AB 617

      Insurance, commission for countersignatures limited, AB 304

      Insurance consultants, appointment, AB 618*

      State resident agents' board, creation, AB 617

RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT

      Sex offenders, certification before release, AB 437

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION SITES, PANEL FOR ADVISEMENT ON INSPECTIONS AT

      Creation, powers and duties, SB 314

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX

      Impact fees, credit for amount of construction tax paid, AB 458**

      Maximum amount increased, AB 654†

      School districts, advisory question regarding imposition of tax, AB 501†

RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS

      Businesses, formation and practice, SB 301**, AB 539

      Certificates of registration, expiration, fees, SB 301**, AB 539

      Claims against licensees, establishment of screening panels, SB 218

      Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Electronic submission of plans, authorization, SB 301**, AB 539

      Interior design, registration to practice, SB 301**, AB 539

      Oaths, SB 301**, AB 539

      Practice of residential design defined, SB 301**, AB 539

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

RESIGN TO RUN

      Candidates, resignation of current office required before running for different elective office, SB 268

RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS

      Agriculture, purchase and promotion of local products urged, ACR 4‡

      Air pollution, certain actions by Bureau of Land Management and Environmental Protection Agency urged, SJR 12

      Alternative health care, promotion of availability of choices urged, SCR 24‡

      Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day designated, SCR 41‡

      Botts, Jeanne L., City of Sparks urged to name park in memory of, SCR 46‡

      Boulder City Days designated, SCR 20‡

      Business courts, creation endorsed and task force commended, SCR 11

      CANAMEX corridor coalition urged to consider certain routes, SJR 8

      Commendations and commemorations

             Aggie Roberts elementary school, students and teachers, SCR 54

             Aldrin, Buzz, SCR 35‡

             American Heart Association and operation heartbeat, ACR 28‡

             Business court task force, SCR 11

             California Tahoe conservancy and State of California, AJR 4‡

             Crowley, Joseph N., SCR 23‡

             Dr. Seuss's birthday, ACR 8‡

             Firefighters who fought wildland fires in 2000, ACR 14‡

             Fuke, Stanley, SCR 28‡

             Gamble, Shelba, SCR 52‡

             Hawes, George Holbrook, AR 13‡

             Las Vegas chamber of commerce, 90th anniversary, SCR 15‡

             Las Vegas performing arts center, supporters, SCR 43‡

             Laws, Michele and John, SCR 14‡

             Legislative counsel bureau employees, ACR 41‡

             Mineral County high school girls' basketball team, SCR 30‡

             Nevada diabetes council and Nevada diabetes association for children and adults, ACR 17‡

             Nevada Medal winner Dr. John Seinfeld and Nevada Bell, SCR 25‡

             Prudential Spirit of Community Award winner Jennifer Johansson, SCR 37‡

             R.E.M., musical group, ACR 26‡

             State printing division chief and staff, ACR 39‡

             Tahoe-Reno industrial center, Storey County, development entities, ACR 6‡

             Thompson, John "Snowshoe," and Snowshoe Thompson committee, SCR 49‡

             Transportation department, diversity programs, ACR 37‡

             Trauma Intervention Programs Inc., SCR 33‡

             University Studies Abroad Consortium, SCR 34‡

             Women in Construction Week, National Association, ACR 9‡

             Women in Government, ACR 2‡

             Wood, James E., ACR 19‡

      Constitutional amendments (See CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA)

      Daylight saving time, state option to extend period urged, AJR 5‡

      Dayton, Genoa and Carson City, settlement sesquicentennial recognized, SCR 39‡

      Diabetes Awareness Day designated, ACR 17‡

      E Clampus Vitus Day designated, ACR 13‡

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, SCR 17‡

      Economic development, coordination of efforts urged, SCR 10‡

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, ACR 20‡

      Family resource centers, cooperation with aging services division urged, SCR 7‡

      Federal Land Policy and Management Act, support for mapping and recognition of certain rights of way expressed, SJR 1‡

      Girls and Women in Sports Day recognized, SCR 12‡

      Juvenile violence, actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

      Kiwanis Day designated, SCR 29‡

      Legislature (See LEGISLATURE)

      Medicaid coverage of young adults leaving foster care, study urged, ACR 10‡

      Meetings of public agencies, posting of agendas on Internet urged, report, ACR 16

      Memorials

             Echeverria, Peter, SCR 21‡

             Evans, Jan, ACR 18‡

             Fitz, Harold E., ACR 25‡

             Giomi, John Frank, ACR 15‡

             Glaser, Norman D., AR 7‡

             Graves, Orsie S., ACR 12‡

             Hurin, James "Bud", SCR 36‡

             Kollar, Dennis, SCR 48‡

             Laxalt, Robert, SCR 45‡

             May, Paul W., Jr., ACR 29‡

             McCloskey, Jack, SCR 19‡

             Morgan, Richard L., ACR 30‡

             Park, Brooks, SCR 44‡

             Pozzi, Archie, Jr., SCR 13‡

             Riggs, John W., Sr., SCR 22‡

             Smith, Lee, SCR 38‡

             Smith, Louise Aloys, AR 8‡

             Van Patten, William, SCR 47‡

             Wallace, Julian, ACR 24‡

             Wedge, Virgil Henry, SCR 16‡

             Wilson, Woodrow, ACR 32‡

             Woodard, Bertha, SCR 27‡

      Merchant Marine and Navy Armed Guard Remembrance Week designated, ACR 33‡

      Mexican consulate, approval of establishment in Las Vegas urged, SJR 7‡

      Mining, opposition to federal regulations on surface mining expressed, AJR 7‡

      Mount Charleston, designation of portion as national monument urged, SJR 9‡

      National Collegiate and Amateur Athletic Protection Act, passage urged, AJR 2‡

      National monuments, designation without local approval opposed, SJR 2‡

      Nevada Mediation Week designated, SCR 42‡

      Old Spanish Trail, designation as national trail urged, SJR 14‡

      Participatory democracy, support and expansion of programs endorsed, ACR 38‡

      Peace Officers' Memorial Day designated, ACR 34‡

      Performing arts center in southern Nevada, support expressed, SCR 43‡

      Prostate Cancer Awareness Day and Month designated, SCR 26‡

      Public transportation, support for federal grants expressed, SJR 13‡

      Read Across America Day recognized and reading encouraged, ACR 8‡

      Regulations beyond agencies' authority, legislative rejection declared, SCR 40‡

      Ronald Reagan Day designated, SCR 1‡

      School buses, fire suppression system urged, SCR 51‡

      School violence, actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

      Shooting range in Clark County, release of federal land urged, AJR 6‡

      Social security

             Modification of benefit reductions required for certain spouses and surviving spouses urged, AJR 10‡

             Notch babies, reparation for payment disparity urged, AJR 13‡

      Social security number, repeal of federal mandate of recordation on license and permit applications urged, AJR 9‡

      Special education, increased federal funding urged, AJR 1‡

      Sports books, opposition to enactment of federal legislation repealing state's authority expressed, AJR 2‡

      Suicide, problem recognized and anti-suicide efforts urged, ACR 26‡

      Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, appointment of review committee, ACR 5‡

      Taiwan, participation in World Health Organization supported, AJR 15‡

      Transportation department urged to include route 567 and I-80 interchange in report of projects, ACR 6†

      Una Storia Segreta, exhibit welcomed and organizers thanked, ACR 23‡

      Women in Construction Week in Nevada designated, ACR 9‡

      Women's health care, agencies urged to promote improvements, ACR 2‡

      Workers Memorial Day, designation, ACR 27‡

      Workplace diversity, efforts to increase urged, ACR 37‡

      Yucca Mountain (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

RESORT HOTELS

      Definition for purposes of gaming laws, SB 419†

      Interactive gaming, licensing and regulation, AB 296, AB 466**, AB 578

      International gaming salons, licensing and regulation, SB 283**

      Statement of rates, inclusion of charges to offset energy costs, AB 661**

      Time-share projects, inclusion in definition of resort hotel, study, SB 419

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

RESPIRATORY CARE

      Credentials, submission to verification organization required, effect, SB 244

      Practice, regulation, penalties for unlawful acts, SB 91**

RESPITE SERVICES

      Brain-damaged persons, establishment of program, appropriation, SB 342

      Handicapped persons, establishment of programs, grants, SB 206

      Serious brain disorders, program for family care-givers, appropriation, SB 452

RESTAURANTS (See FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS; PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

RESTITUTION

      Bonds of certain parolees or probationers, deductions, AB 584

      Computer-related crimes, SB 48*

      Counties, administration of court-ordered restitution programs, AB 573†

      Delinquent payments, collection fee and procedure, AB 106

      Fireworks violations, AB 482†

      Insurance fraud, restitution of insurers, AB 135**

      Juvenile delinquents, limit on deductions from certain wages, SB 7**

      Poisoning of livestock or other animals, SB 62**

      Restitution trust fund eliminated, AB 573†

      Retail installment sales, deceptive trade practices, AB 204†

      Viatical settlements, violations, AB 618*

      Workplace harassment, violation of protective order, AB 370*

      Writs of restitution, fees for service, AB 94*

RESTRAINING ORDERS (See INJUNCTIONS)

RETAIL SALES

      Cigarettes and tobacco (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Installment sales, violations by retailer regarding credit applications, AB 204*

      Intoxicating liquors (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Sales and use taxes (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Sales receipts, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 375*

      Secret shoppers, exemption from private investigators' laws, SB 416

RETIREMENT

      Judges and justices (See DISTRICT COURTS; SUPREME COURT)

      Physicians (See PHYSICIANS)

      Public employees (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Social security (See SOCIAL SECURITY)

REVIVAL OF ACTIONS

      Silicone injections or implants, revival of certain actions, AB 667

RIGHTS OF WAY

      Federal Land Policy and Management Act, support for mapping and recognition of certain rights of way expressed, SJR 1‡

      Legislative study of laws relating to, SCR 5, SCR 8

      Public utilities, permits to use or disturb right of way, SB 195

      Traffic control, drivers to yield right of way to public mass transportation vehicles in certain circumstances, AB 83†

RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

RITALIN (See PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS)

RIVERS (See also WATER)

      Carson River corridor restoration, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, AB 84**

      Gauging system, supplemental appropriation, SB 250**

      Humboldt River, study of water management practices, SB 162, SB 582

      Truckee River (See TRUCKEE RIVER)

ROAD DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Actions by vote of directors, requirements, SB 329**

ROBBERY

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

RODENTS

      Diseases transmittable by rodents, control programs required, AB 472

RODEOS

      Las Vegas, appropriation for rodeo facility, AB 262

      Laws or ordinances, restrictions on enactment, SB 62†, AB 208

      License plates for support of rodeos, issuance, AB 113*

ROOM TAX

      Artistic and cultural programs, increase in mandatory tax for use of, AB 158

      Audits and investigations of operators, SB 122

      Bonds issued by city, pledge of tax revenue authorized, SB 200**

      Confidentiality of certain information regarding operators, SB 122

      Consolidation of laws, SB 122

      County fair and recreation boards, powers and duties, SB 122

      Deficiency determinations, SB 122

      Douglas County Lodgers Tax Law, meetings of commission, SB 329†

      Due date, SB 122

      Exemptions from tax, SB 122, AB 655

      Highway projects in adjacent states, financing, SB 363, AB 465**

      Holding proceeds in trust, duties of operators, SB 122

      Nevada tax commission, regulations, SB 122

      Ordinances, adoption and enforcement, SB 122

      Package programs, applicability and calculation of tax, SB 122

      Records, retention by operators, SB 122

      Reno, increase in tax for projects to promote tourism, SB 221**

      Reports to department of taxation, SB 122

      School support, imposition and rate of tax, AB 501†

      Time shares, applicability and calculation of tax, SB 122†

RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES

      Applicability, AB 325*

      Repeal, AJR 4 of the 70th session‡

RULES OF THE ROAD (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

RUNAWAYS (See also CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION)

      Youth shelters, approval and use, immunity from liability, AB 264*

RURAL HEALTH CARE (See also HEALTH)

      Enactment of improvement act, appropriations, SB 403

      Long-term strategic plan for services, development, AB 513**

      Nevada office of rural health, establishment, AB 612

      Nevada Rural Health Centers, Inc., appropriation for Carlin clinic, AB 612

      Nevada rural health communications system, appropriation, AB 529**

      Out-of-state dentists and hygienists, temporary or restricted licenses, SB 133*

      Revolving loan account, creation, appropriation, AB 612

                                                                     S

SAFE HAVEN

      Abandonment of newborn child, care and custody, SB 191**

      Youth shelters, regulation by county ordinance, use, immunities, AB 264*

SAFETY

      Boating (See BOATS AND BOATING)

      Boilers and pressure vessels, regulation, SB 337*

      Carnival rides, regulation, AB 334

      Department of public safety, creation, SB 481**

      Elevators, regulation, SB 337*

      Fires (See FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION)

      Occupational safety (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

      Public safety ordinances, authority of county commissioners, AB 92†

      Railroad safety

             Assessments, calculation and due date, SB 210*

             Highway patrol, certain duties transferred to, AB 376

      Skateboard parks, safety requirements, SB 482**

      Taxicabs, limousines and shuttle buses, safety inspections, SB 270, SB 576

      Watercraft, operation, AB 469*

SALES AND USE TAXES

      Delinquent taxes, collection, AB 314**

      Exemptions

             Constitutional requirements for enactment, SJR 20 of the 70th session

             Electricity generation, use of renewable energy resources, SB 273†, AB 434

             Farm machinery and equipment, AB 243*

             Funeral supplies, AB 480

             Liquefied petroleum gas used for domestic purposes, SB 71

             Medical devices, SB 528**, AB 411

             Motorboats shipped outside state to nonresidents, AB 651

             Racing vehicles, AB 657**

             State property subject of lease purchase or installment purchase, AB 567**

      Internet sales

             Collection of tax, AB 455**

             Study of policies regarding taxation of commerce, AB 623, ACR 31

      Out-of-state retailers contracting with public entities, agreement to collect taxes required, AB 455**

      Payment, charge for returned checks, AB 314**

      Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, adoption, AB 455**

      Task force on tax policy in Nevada, creation, duties, ACR 42

SALES OF REAL PROPERTY (See REAL PROPERTY)

SALES RECEIPTS

      Retail sales receipts, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 375*

SALVAGE POOL OPERATORS

      Damaged vehicles, restrictions on transfer, required disclosures, AB 207

      Garagemen's laws, applicability, AB 171*

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, AB 162*

SANITY COMMISSION

      Abolished, AB 582**

SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, SB 6*, AB 447

      Insurance companies, investments, AB 618*

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents to, SB 524**

      Residential swimming pools and spas, duties concerning loans, SB 216**

SCHOLARSHIPS

      Medical or dental school, disadvantaged and underrepresented students, SB 40

      Millennium scholarships

             Eligible in-state institutions expanded, SB 113**, AB 145

             High school graduation later than scheduled, eligibility, SB 113**

             Nursing students, eligibility, appropriation, AB 378†

             Out-of-state institutions, receipt of scholarships to attend, SB 391†

             Repayment following low grades or dropout from school, requirement eliminated, SB 113**

             Trust fund, investments, SB 487**, SB 488

             Upper division courses at community colleges, amount increased, SB 113**

             Written promise to refrain from tobacco use required from applicants, SB 258

      Teaching degrees, transfers of money for scholarships, AB 613

      Western interstate commission for higher education, appropriation, SB 391

SCHOOL BUSES

      Assault or battery of driver by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, SB 31*

      Bond proceeds, use to purchase buses using alternative fuels, SB 553**

      Bus transportation review committees, duties, AB 319

      Disruptive pupils, loss of transportation privileges, AB 319

      Fire suppression systems, installation urged, SCR 51‡

      Pupils residing certain distance from school, transportation required in larger counties, AB 124

      Unlicensed drivers, duplicate provision prohibiting employment repealed, SB 17*

      Violent or sexual offenses

             Actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

             Reports, duties, immunities, SB 291, SB 572**

             Response plans, development and review, SB 289**

SCHOOL CHOICE

      Parents of certain pupils authorized to choose school of attendance, SB 149

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

      Accountability reports, SB 165**, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127, Initiative Petition

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Informational pamphlet, receipt and dissemination, AB 318**

             Security, adoption and enforcement of plan, AB 214**

             Time for submission of reports, SB 165**

      Advisory boards to review school attendance, appointments, AB 343

      Americans with Disabilities Act, compliance, reports, SB 305†, AB 499**

      Annual report to district residents, contents, AB 319

      Budget reports, contents, SB 36*, SB 165**, SB 392, AB 374, AB 409

      Bus transportation review committees, duties, AB 319

      Clark County (See CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Class-size reduction, filing of plans, AB 671**

      Criminal proceedings and sealed records, consideration for licensing, employment and discipline, SB 205

      Discipline programs, planning and budgeting, AB 319

      Distance education programs, duties, reports, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

      Douglas County (See DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, SCR 17‡

      Educational programs at risk of termination, appropriation, SB 588

      Elko County (See ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES; SCHOOL FINANCES)

      Financial analysis model program, duties, SB 109

      House or other structure built by pupils, procedure for sale, AB 28*

      Lincoln County (See LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Lyon County (See LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Mental health consortiums, representation, AB 343

      Parental involvement in education, adoption of policies to promote, AB 201**

      Professional development, establishment of local committees, SB 168

      Regional training programs, allocations, SB 148, SB 585**, AB 297†, AB 409

      Safe and respectful learning environments, duties, AB 459*

      Salary increases, duties

             Design teams, local enhanced compensation programs, AB 297†

             Health professionals with national certification, AB 58

             Math and science teachers, SB 69

             Nationally certified teachers, SB 140, SB 148, AB 409

             Pupils with disabilities, teachers of, SB 69

             Senior, mentor and master teachers, SB 168

      Solicitation or acceptance of gifts or money from charter school personnel unlawful, SB 292, SB 399**

      State board of education, representation, nominations, AB 357

      Textbooks, duties, AB 374

      Tutoring of minors in entertainment industry, approval of programs, SB 236**

      Violence in schools, development and review of response plans, SB 289**

      Washoe County (See WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

SCHOOL FINANCES

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS—Education)

      Basic support guarantee

             Computation, SB 165**, SB 292, SB 294, SB 399*

             General apportionment, SB 585**

             Maintenance and repair costs, inclusion in computation, AB 272

             Requirements, Initiative Petition

             Special education program units, SB 585**, AB 311, AB 416

      Buses and facilities, use of bond proceeds, SB 553**

      Capital projects, fund for, maximum balance, sources, AB 50, AB 457†, AB 501†

      Charter schools, fund for, creation, SB 292, SB 399**

      County school district buildings and sites fund, sources, AB 272

      County school district fund

            Air pollution fines, allocation eliminated, AB 546

             Sources, AB 457

             Transfers to certain funds, AB 50

      Criminal forfeitures, distribution of proceeds to school districts, SB 36*, SB 388

      Debt service fund, sources, AB 457†

      Extraordinary maintenance, repair and improvement, fund for, balance, AB 50

      Federal lands, distribution of lease payments, AB 120

      Financial analysis model program, appropriation, SB 109

      Investments, authority expanded, AB 96**

      Maintenance and repair of facilities, financing, AB 272

      National average of expenditure per pupil to be met or exceeded, inclusion of money in budgets, SB 417†

      Nevada Tax Fairness and Quality School Funding Accountability Act

             Imposition, collection and use of tax on income of businesses conducted for profit, Initiative Petition

             Repeal of existing business tax upon enactment of initiative, AB 53

      Renovation or replacement of facilities in Clark County, policies and pilot program, AB 499**, AB 659**

      School improvement, fund for, sources, use, SB 585**, AB 613

      Stabilize operation of school district and mitigate effects of natural disasters, fund to, maximum balance, AB 50

      State distributive school account

             Authorized expenditures, SB 585**

             Charter schools, apportionment, SB 243†, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 409

             Class-size reduction, appropriations, AB 671**

             Counseling, use of money authorized, SB 224

             Count of pupils for apportionment purposes, SB 165**, SB 292, SB 399*

             Distance education programs, allocations, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

             Distribution, time for, SB 145

             Early childhood education programs, allocation, SB 585**

             Expenditure per pupil to meet or exceed national average, appropriation, SB 417

             General appropriation, SB 585**

             Inflation, adjustments based on, AB 409

             Privately managed schools, withholding of apportionment if contracts unapproved, AB 351

             Professional development programs, allocations, SB 148, AB 297†

             Quality schools trust account, creation, Initiative Petition

             Regional teacher training programs, allocations, SB 148, AB 297†

             Remedial education programs, allocations, SB 490, SB 585**, AB 221, AB 409, AB 671**

             School libraries, grants for on-line access fees, SB 385

             School to careers program, allocation, SB 585**

             Special education programs, appropriations, AB 409

             Total annual apportionment to equal at least half of all state revenue, Initiative Petition

             Vehicle privilege tax proceeds, deposit, appropriation, AB 457

             Voucher school program, apportionment, SB 235

             Wellness programs, allocations, SB 107

      State lottery for support of education, authorization, AJR 11

      State permanent school fund, authorized investments, SB 487**

      State support of school construction

             Capital improvements, fund to assist school districts in financing, repeal, AB 300

             Exemption from state debt limit, AJR 26 of the 70th session‡

             Purchase of municipal securities by state, SB 164*, AB 300

             Revolving fund for construction, repair and renovation, creation, use, AB 300

      Taxes for support of schools

             Infrastructure tax, imposition and use, AB 501†

             Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

             Property tax

                   Date of special election to impose additional tax, AB 99**

                   Exception to statutory limit on total ad valorem tax levy, AB 137

                   Proposed levy of special elective taxes, notice, considerations, SB 123**

             Real property transfer tax, imposition and use, AB 501†

             Residential construction tax, imposition and use, AB 501†

             Room tax, imposition and use, AB 501†

             Vehicle privilege tax, distribution, appropriation, AB 457, AB 501*

SCHOOLS, PRIVATE

      Achievement and proficiency tests, requirements, SB 495

      Charter schools (See also CHARTER SCHOOLS)

             Conversion of private school to charter school, SB 292, SB 399**

             Courses and activities, participation by private pupils, SB 292, SB 399**

      Cigarettes or tobacco products, advertising prohibitions, SB 258

      Criminal history records, dissemination to employers, AB 331

      Distance education programs, participation, SB 108, SB 292†, AB 127

      Exemptions from laws

             Institutions operated by churches, religious organizations and faith-based ministries, SB 223**

             Notice of exemption to be provided to parent or guardian, SB 223**

      Fund-raisers, employment of pupils restricted, AB 74**

      Handicapped pupils, review and reports of use of restraints, SB 116†

      Interpreters for hearing-impaired pupils, qualifications, SB 245*

      Juvenile sex offenders, restrictions on attendance, SB 412**

      Parental involvement in education, grants for programs that promote, AB 57

      Sexual conduct between pupils and persons in authority, penalties, SB 183**

      Standards of operation, SB 495

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

      U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, appropriation for training of teachers, SB 313

      Violent or sexual offenses

             Actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

             Reports, duties, immunities, SB 291, SB 572**

             Response plans, development and review, SB 289**

             Threats of violence prohibited, penalties, SB 148, AB 319

      Voucher schools, establishment of program, SB 235

SCHOOLS, PUBLIC

      Accountability program, schools demonstrating need for improvement

             Academic probation, grounds, SB 490

             Contracts to manage schools, procedures, legislative approval, AB 351

             Designation based on failure of pupils to take achievement tests, SB 490

             Plans for improvement, preparation and submission, SB 165**, SB 490

             Reading tests, administration, AB 319

             Remedial study and tutoring programs

                   Financing, SB 490, SB 585**, AB 221, AB 409, AB 671**

                   Ineligibility for financing based on truancy rates, SB 165**

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Additional testing following security violations, AB 214**

             Alternative assessment programs for certain pupils, SB 495, AB 319

             Alternative criteria for evaluation of exempt pupils, AB 64, AB 318†, AB 319†

             Date for submission of reports to department, SB 165**

             Eighth grade, testing, appropriation, SB 148, SB 459, SB 495

             Exemption of pupils upon parental request, AB 64, AB 318†, AB 319†

             Informational pamphlet, development and distribution, AB 318**

             Irregularities in administration or security of exams, disclosure, AB 214**

             Reading tests, administration, AB 265, AB 319, AB 405†

             Science proficiency, inclusion in exams, SB 148

             Scoring, requirements, timely delivery of results, SB 148, AB 214**

             Security, adoption and enforcement of procedures, AB 214**

             Statewide program for use in preparation, establishment, AB 214**, AB 318**

             Washoe County, appropriation for certain pilot program, SB 147

             Weekend examinations, appropriation for pilot programs, AB 319†

      Boulder City high school, appropriation for computer equipment, AB 244

      Buildings and facilities

             Clark County, policies, financing, AB 499**, AB 659**

             Construction, financing, SB 164*, AB 50, AB 120, AB 300

             Furniture and equipment, use of bond proceeds authorized, SB 553**

             Lincoln County, authorized uses of previous appropriation, SB 498**

             Maintenance and repair, financing, AB 272

             Replacement of facilities, use of bond proceeds authorized, SB 553**

             Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

      Candy and soft drinks, regulation of sales, SB 107

      Charter schools (See CHARTER SCHOOLS)

      Choice of schools, SB 149

      Cigarettes or tobacco products

             Advertising on school grounds or at events prohibited, SB 258

             Smoking, prohibitions, designation of smoking areas optional, SB 258

      Class-size reduction program

             Alternative plans for grades 1 to 6, authorization, development, AB 616

             Demonstration projects in lieu of compliance authorized, reports, SB 127†

             Elko County school district, SB 127, AB 671**

             Extension to 4th grade, AB 409

             General appropriations, AB 671**

             Kindergarten and grades 1, 2 and 3, AB 416, AB 671**

             Physical education classes, AB 416

             Special education, appropriation, AB 409

             Team teaching arrangements, AB 416

      Computers and information systems

             Boulder City high school, appropriation, AB 244

             Clark County

                   Electronic textbooks, required use, SB 386

                   Web-based education system, appropriation, AB 67

             Criminal forfeitures, use of portion of money to purchase, SB 36*

             Educational technology, appropriations, SB 427**, AB 409, AB 450

             Internet, policies prohibiting pupil access to pornography required, SB 551†

             Libraries, grants for licenses to access on-line resources, SB 385, SB 427**

             Nevada report card, appropriation for updated software, SB 459

      Courses of study

             American government, SB 165**

             American history, SB 165**

             Citizenship development, assessment of resources, ACR 38‡

             Content and performance standards, programs to improve public relations concerning, SB 109†

             Correspondence courses authorized, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

             Driver education (See DRIVER EDUCATION)

             English as a second language, funding, AB 409

             Gambling addiction, SB 335

             Social studies, SB 165†

             Special education (See Special education, this heading)

      Defibrillators, distribution for use in public buildings, SB 403, AB 473

      Design teams to improve learning conditions, establishment, AB 297†

      Diplomas or certificates of attendance, requirements, AB 319

      Discrimination prohibited, AB 459†

      Distance education programs (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

      Early childhood education programs, financing, SB 585**

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, SCR 17‡

      Energy costs, appropriation, SB 518

      Financial analysis model program, duties, SB 109

      G.E.D. tests, eligibility, procedure for taking, SB 165**

      Graduation ceremonies, participation by pupils receiving certificates of attendance, AB 319

      Harassment or intimidation prohibited, distribution of publication, AB 459*

      Health, physical education and wellness, promotion and reinforcement of standards, SB 107

      House or other structure built by pupils, procedure for sale, AB 28*

      Kindergarten instruction in Washoe County, expansion, SB 142

      Libraries

             Books, grants for purchase, SB 196**

             On-line resources, grants to acquire licenses, SB 385, SB 427**

             Pornography on Internet, policies prohibiting access by pupils, SB 551†

      Nevada report card program, appropriation for software, SB 459

      Nursing, promotion of profession, duties, advisory committee, AB 378†

      Parental involvement in education

             Forms to report to parents or guardians, adoption, use, SB 73

             Grants for certain programs that promote involvement, AB 57

             School policies to promote involvement, adoption, AB 201**

      Personnel

             Achievement exams, disclosure of irregularities, AB 214**

             Administrators (See also Principals, this subhead)

                   Evaluation of probationary or postprobationary teachers, AB 297

                   Previous administrative service, determination of salary, AB 380**

                   Teaching contract to be offered nonreemployed administrator, AB 130**

             Admonishments, AB 297, AB 332 of the 70th session

             Affordable housing, legislative declaration, SB 552†

             Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, SB 31*

             Assistance to certain employees, AB 297†, AB 332 of the 70th session

             Audiologists, salary increase for national certification, AB 58

             Bonuses or stipends for certain recruited teachers, SB 140, SB 427**

             Bus drivers, duplicate provision on unlicensed drivers repealed, SB 17*

             Charter school employees, reemployment, SB 168, SB 243**, SB 292†, SB 399**, AB 224

             Collective bargaining, arbitration of certain disputes, AB 365

             Controlled substance violations, effect of suspension or dismissal of charges, SB 205

             Cost-of-living increases, appropriation, SB 458**, AB 673**

             Counselors, salary increase for national certification, AB 58

             Deferred compensation, additional plans authorized, AB 563**

             Design teams to improve teaching conditions, establishment, AB 297†

             Discipline of pupils, plans, duties, AB 319

             Disruptive pupils, procedures for managing, AB 226

             Educational records, immunities relating to release, SB 339

             Evaluations, AB 297, AB 332 of the 70th session

             Fingerprinting as condition of reemployment after leave of absence, AB 660**

             Foreign teachers, employment authorized, SB 148

             Health and wellness program for employees, development, SB 107

             Insurance (See INSURANCE—Local government employees, group insurance)

             Interpreters for hearing-impaired pupils, qualifications, SB 245*

             Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, loss of job seniority prohibited, SB 57**

             Licenses

                   Endorsements

                          Employment of teachers without endorsement in particular subject area, SB 148

                          Grants for or reimbursement of costs to obtain certain endorsements, AB 251, AB 311†, AB 613†

                   Exemption for certain teachers employed by Washoe County, SB 147

                   Foreign teachers, employment authorized, SB 148

                   Out-of-state experience, exemption from examinations, AB 223**

                   Waiver of passing score on examinations for initial license, AB 142

             Loans or grants for educational costs

                   English as a second language, endorsements to teach, AB 251

                   National certification, SB 148, AB 409

                   Support personnel and substitute teachers in Clark County, SB 140

                   University students in teacher education programs, appropriation, AB 311†, AB 613†

             Math teachers, salary increase, SB 69

             Mentor or master teachers, qualifications, duties, salary increases, SB 168

             Nurses (See also NURSES AND NURSING)

                   Chief nurse, qualifications, duties, AB 1**

                   Grant program to increase number in district, AB 409

                   National certification, salary increase, AB 58

                   Nursing services, responsibilities, AB 1**

             Police officers, jurisdiction and authority, SB 86, SB 103, AB 220*

             Previous teaching service, determination of salary, AB 311†, AB 380**

             Principals

                   Actions against pupils with disabilities, requirements, AB 319

                   Administration contract to be offered nonreemployed principal, AB 130**

                   Bus privileges, duties following loss by disruptive pupils, AB 319

                   Discipline plans, duties, penalties, AB 319

                   Law enforcement agency's phone number, provision to victims, AB 319

                   Violent offenses committed by pupils, duties, SB 305†, AB 319

             Probationary employees

                   Classification, SB 168

                   Evaluations, AB 297, AB 332 of the 70th session

                   Notice of nonreemployment of probationary employee, AB 297

             Professional development

                   Additional day provided for professional development, SB 148†

                   Distance education programs in Clark County, appropriation, AB 188

                   Enhanced compensation programs, establishment, SB 168, AB 297†

                   Local committees on professional standards, duties, SB 168

                   National certification, grants for costs, salary increases, SB 140, SB 148, AB 58, AB 409

                   Regional training programs

                          Allocations, SB 148, AB 297†, AB 409

                          Early literacy intervention program, establishment, SB 585**

                          Establishment, SB 148

                          Evaluation, SB 585**

                   Textbooks and instructional materials, appropriations, AB 450

             Psychologists (See also PSYCHOLOGISTS)

                   Grant program to increase number in district, AB 409

                   Salary increase for national certification, AB 58

             Retirement (See also PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

                   Reemployment of retirees, effect, study, AB 555**, AB 633

                   Service credit, purchase by employer, AB 311

                   State contribution to cost of health insurance, appropriation, SB 392

             Science teachers, salary increase, SB 69

             Senior teachers, qualifications, salary increases, SB 168

             Sexual conduct with pupils, penalties, SB 183**

             Social workers, salary increase for national certification, AB 58

             Solicitation or acceptance of gifts or money from charter school personnel unlawful, SB 292, SB 399**

             Special education teachers

                   Pupil-teacher ratio reduction, appropriation, AB 409

                   Salary increases, SB 69

             Speech pathologists, salary increase for national certification, AB 58

             Stress management, grant of sick leave for, AB 311†

             Students pursuing degrees in teaching

                   Loan program, AB 311†, AB 613†

                   Scholarships, SB 391, AB 613

             Teenage pregnancy, representation on state partnership to reduce, SB 367**

             U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, appropriation for training, SB 313

             University teachers, professors and instructors, employment, SB 147

             Vehicle privilege tax, allocation and appropriation for salary increases, AB 457

             Voluntarily leaving service and returning within certain time, continuation of postprobationary status, AB 380**

      Private contracts to operate, manage or oversee schools, procedures, legislative approval, AB 351

      Programs at risk of termination, appropriation, SB 588

      Pupil-teacher ratio (See Class-size reduction program, this heading)

      Pupils

             At-risk pupils

                   Counseling services, financing, SB 224

                   Distance education programs, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

                   Elementary school pupils, special counseling services, SB 585**

                   Legislative study of programs, SB 305

             Attendance requirements, exemption for pupils taking G.E.D. tests, SB 165**

             Charter school courses and extracurricular activities, participation, SB 292, SB 399**

             Choice of schools, SB 149

             Diplomas or certificates of attendance, AB 319

             Disruptive pupils, procedures for managing, AB 226

             Donated books, distribution program, SB 388

             Drug violations

                   Distance education programs, participation, SB 292, SB 399*

                   Education and counseling program, establishment, SB 305†

                   Legislative study of programs for at-risk pupils, SB 305

                   Mandatory suspension or expulsion, exceptions allowed, SB 115†

                   Reports of crimes committed, SB 291

             Fund-raisers, employment of pupils restricted, AB 74**

             Habitual disciplinary problems, alternative programs, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 213

             Handicapped pupils (See also Special education, this heading)

                   Americans with Disabilities Act, compliance, reports, SB 305†, AB 499**

                   Ratio of pupils with disabilities in regular classrooms, AB 416

                   Restraints, review and reports of use, SB 116†

             Juvenile sex offenders, restrictions on attendance, SB 412**

             Records, release to certain persons authorized, SB 339

             Retention more than one time in same grade, authority, AB 64

             Ritalin or other psychotropic drug, restrictions on recommending use, AB 226

             Sexual conduct with persons in authority, penalties, SB 183**

             Transportation

                   Disruptive pupils, loss of transportation privileges, AB 319

                   Pupils residing certain distance from school, requirement, AB 124

             Violent or sexual offenses (See Violent or sexual offenses, this heading)

      Reading and literacy, training program, SB 585**, AB 265, AB 405

      Records, release of child's records to certain persons authorized, SB 339

      Safe and respectful learning environment, legislative declaration, AB 459*

      School day, appropriation for pilot program in Clark County to extend, AB 184

      School to careers program, financing, SB 585**, AB 409

      School year, number of days increased, AB 297†

      Small schools, construction in Clark County, SB 311*

      Soft drinks and candy, regulation of sales, SB 107

      Special education

             Actions against pupils with disabilities, requirements, AB 319

             Appropriation for programs, AB 409

             Basic support guarantee, SB 585**, AB 311, AB 416

             Federal funding, increase urged, AJR 1‡

             Pupil-teacher ratio, appropriation for reduction, AB 409

             Salary increase for special education teachers, SB 69

      State lottery for support of education, authorization, AJR 11

      Textbooks and other materials

             Appropriations for purchase, SB 427†, AB 450

             Criminal forfeitures, use of proceeds to purchase books, SB 36*, SB 388

             Donated books, establishment of distribution program, SB 388

             Electronic textbooks, required use in Clark County, appropriation, SB 386

             High schools, use of same textbooks in all district schools required, AB 374

             Reading textbooks, requirements, AB 405†

             Spending, minimum annual amount, AB 374

      Traffic control, sign requirements, AB 7*, AB 645

      Vending machines, regulation of candy and soft drink sales, SB 107

      Violent or sexual offenses

             Actions to reduce urged, SCR 18‡

             Annual reports to district residents, contents, AB 319

             Assessment by principal of certain violent pupils, SB 305†

             Battery, suspension or expulsion, SB 115†, SB 305†

             Law enforcement agency's phone number, provision to certain victims, AB 319

             Reports, duties, immunities, SB 291, SB 572**

             Response plans, development and review, SB 289**

             Threats, unlawful acts, immunities for reports, SB 148, SB 572**

             Weapons violations, suspension or expulsion, SB 115**, SB 305†

      Volunteers, sexual conduct with pupils prohibited, penalties, SB 183**

      Voucher schools, establishment of program, SB 235

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER, NEVADA

      Desert space station science museum, appropriation, AB 270

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF

      Renewable energy resources, determination of tax exemptions, AB 434

      Transfer to governor's office, name change, SB 401**, SB 562

SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

      Action for sealing of records, sealing of civil records on request, AB 328**

      Defendants, notices regarding sealing, AB 328**

      Employers, inquiries regarding orders, prohibitions, AB 328†

      Gambling addiction treatment program, effect of completion, SB 335

      Juveniles records, procedures, AB 294**

      Mentally ill offenders, district court proceedings, SB 366

      Petitions, time for filing, contents, AB 328**

      Re-entry programs for offenders, sealing following completion, SB 519**

SEARCH AND RESCUE

      False reports of emergency, action to recover response costs, AB 399**

      Towns, franchises for services, AB 537†

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

      Contraband cigarettes, destruction following seizure, SB 527**

      Currency, procedures, SB 36*

      Medical marijuana, probable cause, procedures following seizure, AB 453*

      Prisons, visitors, AB 330†

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, AB 500**

SECRET SHOPPERS

      Private investigators' laws, exemption, SB 416

SECRETARY OF STATE

      Athletes' agents, duties, AB 253**

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Commercial recordings division, appropriation, SB 464**

      Corporations (See CORPORATIONS)

      Deputies, appointment and duties, AB 386**, AB 536**

      Documents submitted by business entities

             Posting of notices regarding responsibilities and penalties, SB 356**

             Procedures, SB 51*, SB 217, SB 356**, SB 577**

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

      Executive assistant, appointment and duties, AB 536**

      Initiative and referendum petitions, duties, AB 164, AB 443*

      Limited-liability companies (See LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANIES)

      Notaries public, powers and duties, AB 266*

      Partnerships (See PARTNERSHIPS)

      Public utilities commission, establishment of designations for offices, AB 661†

      Resident agents' board, state, representation, duties, AB 617

      Salaries, supplemental appropriation, SB 249**

      Salary

             Citizens' commission to fix, AJR 14

             Increase, AB 606

      Securities division

             Administrator, classified service, AB 536**

             Proceedings against licensees, time for instituting, AB 547*

             Written direction, action by, AB 547*

      Sexual assault victims, fictitious address program, AB 586**

      Special services, fees, SB 46**, SB 577**

      Technology services, projects and equipment, appropriations, SB 249**, SB 464**

SECURED TRANSACTIONS

      Assignment or transfer of interest, effectiveness of agreements, SB 474**

      Buyer's right of recovery of goods, SB 474**

      Chattel paper defined, SB 474**

      Express exceptions to applicability, removal of certain provisions, SB 500†

      Financing statements, SB 474**

      Government transfers exempt from article 9, SB 474**, SB 500†, SB 552†, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 567†

      Security interests created by governmental units, applicability of article 9, SB 474**, SB 553†, AB 567†

SECURITIES

      Broker-dealers and other licensees

             Applications for licenses, requirements, withdrawal, AB 547*

             Disciplinary action, grounds, AB 547*

             Essential employees, provisions removed, AB 547*

             Licensing fees increased, AB 547†

             Proceedings against licensee, time for, AB 547*

      Corporations, stock (See CORPORATIONS)

      Investment advisory services, applicability of laws, AB 547*

      Local governments, investment in asset-backed securities authorized, AB 96**

      State investments in certain securities and options authorized, SB 487**

      Time shares, interests do not constitute securities, SB 261*

SECURITY GUARDS

      Laser pointers, unlawful to direct light at guard, AB 24

      Licensing board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS)

SECURITY WALLS

      Subdivision of land, maintenance of and assessments for security walls, AB 63**

SEDUCTION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      School employees or volunteers, penalties, SB 183**

      Victim under 12, perpetrator guilty per se of sexual assault, AB 408

      Victim under 14 years, penalty increased, SB 284

SEEDS (See also AGRICULTURE)

      Medical marijuana, federal approval of seed bank, AB 453*

      Seed bank coordinator, position created, duties, SB 160

SEIZURE (See SEARCH AND SEIZURE)

SENATE, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

SENIOR CITIZENS (See AGED PERSONS)

SENIORX PROGRAM (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

SENTENCING

      Advisory commission on sentencing abolished, SB 229, SB 286

      Child abuse or neglect, minimum and maximum terms, SB 546*

      Computer crimes, conditions for suspended sentence, SB 551**

      Death penalty (See DEATH PENALTY)

      Domestic violence battery, effect of prior offenses, AB 107**

      Donation to charitable or educational entity after misdemeanor conviction, SB 263

      DUI, 0.18 or more alcohol concentration, suspension prohibited, AB 315†

      Ex-felons, penalties for possession of firearms, AB 368

      Gambling addiction, treatment as condition for suspended sentence, SB 335

      Legislative committee on criminal justice, creation, duties, SB 286

      Life without parole for certain subsequent crimes, execution of sentence, AB 574*

      Marijuana, growing, cultivating or propagating

             Minimum and maximum terms, SB 242

             Suspension of sentence prohibited, SB 242†

      Mentally ill offenders, treatment programs, SB 366

      Reckless driving causing death or substantial harm, maximum term, SB 288†

      Sex offenders, suspension of sentence

             Certification before release

                   Crimes for which certification required, SB 180, SB 551**, AB 437

                   Standard to be used in evaluating offenders, SB 241

                   Use of presentence evaluations, SB 548*

             Conditions of release, SB 412**, SB 551**

             Prohibited for certain offenses, SB 180

      Victims of crime, presentation of statements at sentencing hearings, SB 234*

SEPTIC TANKS (See SEWER SYSTEMS)

SERVICE CONTRACTS

      Automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      Providers, registration fees, AB 618*

SERVICE OF PROCESS (See CIVIL PROCESS)

SEWAGE

      Unlawful disposal, penalties, SB 424*, AB 442**

SEWER SYSTEMS (For public utilities generally, see PUBLIC UTILITIES)

      Connection to public water system, credit toward costs based on amount of water circulated though septic tank, SB 344

      Legislative study of ground water directed, SCR 5

      Methodology for change of rates for certain systems, SB 210*

      Municipal systems, regulation by public service commission, SB 425†

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, AB 92†

      Public works, authority of public body to contract with design-build team, SB 61**

SEX OFFENDERS

      Community notification, SB 286†

      Drug testing, SB 412**

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

      Internet

             Access to Internet prohibited, exception, SB 412**, SB 551**

             Crimes involving use of Internet, conditions of parole, probation or suspended sentence, SB 551**

             Registry information, posting on Internet, SB 479

      Intoxicating liquor, possession prohibited, SB 412**

      Juvenile sex offenders

             Community notification, SB 412**

             School attendance, restrictions, SB 412**

             Sealing of records, AB 294**

             Sexually motivated offenses, determinations, SB 412**

             Supervision by probation officer, SB 412**

      Parole

             Certification before release, SB 241, SB 548*, SB 551**

             Conditions, SB 412**, SB 551**

      Pornography, possession prohibited, SB 412**

      Presentence investigations, SB 548*, SB 551**

      Prisoners, treatment program required, penalty for noncompliance, AB 330†

      Probation or suspension of sentence

             Certification before release, SB 180, SB 241, SB 548*, SB 551**, AB 437

             Conditions, SB 412**, SB 551**

             Prohibited for certain offenses, SB 180

      Registration, procedures, SB 412**

      Residential confinement, certification of offender, AB 437

SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Criminal proceedings, admissibility of child's statements, SB 179*

      Penalties, SB 546*

SEXUAL ASSAULT (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Fictitious address program for victims, AB 586**

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

      Victim under 12, crime per se, AB 408

SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Penalties, SB 546*

      Physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, SB 91**

SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

      Bestiality prohibited, penalty, SB 173

      School pupils and persons in authority at schools, penalties, SB 183**

      State partnership to reduce early sexual activity, creation, SB 367**

SEXUAL SEDUCTION (See SEDUCTION)

SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES (See also PROSTITUTION)

      Kickbacks to taxi, limo or bus drivers unlawful, penalties, AB 627†

SHEEP (See LIVESTOCK)

SHEEP COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, ACR 4‡

      Regulatory authority concerning treatment of animals restricted, SB 62†, AB 208

SHERIFFS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS; PEACE OFFICERS)

      Appointment, legislature may provide for, AJR 14

      Constables, execution of process, writs and warrants on request, AB 557*

      Fees for services, AB 94*

      Garnishee interrogatories, duties, AB 62*

      Salary, AB 256, AB 606, AJR 14

      Training costs for certain officers, local entity to reimburse state, SB 354, AB 10

      Washoe County, appropriation for imaging computer work stations, SB 360†

SHOOTING RANGES

      Appropriation for establishment and support of Clark County range, AB 2

      Federal land, release for development of range in Clark County urged, AJR 6‡

SHOPLIFTING (See also THEFT)

      Sales receipts, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 375*

      Theft detection shielding or deactivator devices, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 375*

SHOPPING CENTERS (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS; RETAIL SALES)

SHUTTLE BUSES (See AIRPORT TRANSFER SERVICES)

SIGN LANGUAGE

      Licensing and regulation of interpreters, SB 245*

SIGNATURES

      Electronic wills and trusts, SB 33*

      Initiative petitions (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

      Insurance commissioner, regulations regarding electronic signatures, AB 618*

      Insurance policies, endorsements or bonds, countersignatures, AB 304

      Manufactured homes, signatures to be notarized on transfer of title, AB 203**

      Notarization of digital or electronic signatures, adoption of procedures, AB 266*

      Recall petitions (See RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS)

      Referendum petitions (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

      State treasurer, use of facsimile signature authorized, SB 489**

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, SB 49**

SIGNS

      Alcohol use during pregnancy, posting of sign by food establishments, SB 277

      Appliance or electronics repair, liens, SB 19

      Grocery stores, no smoking signs, AB 168

      Handicapped parking, requirements, SB 374**

      Nonconforming structures, compensation or relocation required, SB 265**

      Prisons, posting of certain information, AB 330†

      School zones, requirements, AB 7*, AB 645

      Taxicabs, posting of notices regarding smoking, SB 258

      Tobacco sales to minors, posting of sign by merchants, AB 25

      Toilet facilities in public buildings, Braille signs required, SB 324*

SILICONE

      Revival of certain causes of action, AB 667

SILVER STATE FANFARE

      Designation as state march, AB 165*

SKATEBOARD PARKS

      Impact fees, financing of park projects, AB 458**

      Safety requirements, prohibited acts, SB 482**

SLANDER

      Banks, penalty provision for derogatory remarks about bank repealed, SB 53**

      Insurance fraud, immunities for reports, AB 135**

SLAPP SUITS

      Immunities, AB 435

SLOT MACHINES (See GAMING)

SMALL CLAIMS

      Filing fees, AB 94†

SMALL LOANS (See INSTALLMENT LOANS)

SMOKING (See also CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Gaming establishments, designation of smoking and nonsmoking areas, AB 159

      Grocery stores, smoking prohibited, penalty, AB 168

      Health care providers' offices, prohibitions, SB 258

      Local regulations more stringent than state laws authorized, exceptions, SB 258†

      Medical facilities, prohibitions, SB 258

      Millennium scholarships, promise to refrain from tobacco use required, SB 258

      Public areas designated for use by children, smoking prohibited, AB 362

      Public buildings, designation of smoking areas optional, SB 258

      Public schools, prohibitions, designation of smoking areas optional, SB 258

      Taxicabs, posting of notices, SB 258

SNOWMOBILES

      Registration required, issuance of certificates of ownership, SB 220

SOCIAL SECURITY

      Internet sites, collection of personal information restricted, penalty, SB 48†

      License and permit applications, repeal of federal mandate requiring recordation of number urged, AJR 9‡

      Medical records, acquisition without charge to support claim or appeal, AB 363*

      Notch babies, reparation for payment disparity urged, AJR 13‡

      Reductions in benefits required for spouses and surviving spouses receiving public pensions, modification urged, AJR 10‡

SOCIAL WORKERS

      Assault or battery of public employee making home visits, penalties, SB 31*

      Associates in social work, qualifications, AB 343

      Board of examiners for social workers

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Health insurance, mandatory benefits for treatment repealed, AB 206

      School employees (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

             Salary increase for national certification, AB 58

      Teenage pregnancies, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, SB 367**

SOCIETIES FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (See CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

SODOMY (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

SOFT DRINKS

      Schools, regulation of soft drink sales, SB 107

      Wholesale dealers excluded from food establishment laws, SB 352†

SOLAR ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

SOLICITATION

      Drink coupons and similar materials, prohibitions, AB 125*

      Health coverage, associations of self-insured private employers providing, requirements, SB 28

      Minors, sales solicitations restricted, penalties, AB 74**

      School property, bus or event, reports of crimes committed, SB 291

      Telemarketing (See TELEMARKETING)

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL (See GARBAGE AND REFUSE)

SOUTH FORK DAM

      Monitoring, supplemental appropriation, SB 250**

SOUTHERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

 

 

SOUTHERN NEVADA REGIONAL PLANNING COALITION (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY

      Regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425†

SPANISH LANGUAGE (See FOREIGN LANGUAGES)

SPARKS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Airport authority (See AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF WASHOE COUNTY)

      Charter amendments

             Elections, date, canvass of returns, SB 312**

             Lists of registered voters, availability, SB 312**, AB 637*

             Quorum of governing body, SB 329**

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Energy conservation provisions in building codes, adoption, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Regional fire protection district, formation, AB 648

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Wingfield Springs park, naming in memory of Jeanne Botts urged, SCR 46‡

SPECIAL FUEL TAX

      Delinquent taxes, collection, AB 314**

      Dishonored payments, service charges, SB 503**, AB 314†

      Exempt special fuel, requirement for dyeing before distribution, AB 639**

      Exemptions

             Clean-burning fuel, SB 478†

             Special mobile equipment, AB 639**

      Farm equipment or special mobile equipment using dyed special fuel, operation on certain highways authorized, AB 639**

      Incidentally operated or moved upon a highway, regulation to define, AB 639**

SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS (See AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS)

SPORTING EVENTS

      Contracts involving minors, petition for judicial approval, SB 47

      Facilities (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

      Greater Las Vegas inner-city games, appropriation, AB 595

      Impact fees, financing of amateur athletic facilities, AB 458**

      Las Vegas, appropriation for amateur athletic programs, AB 360

      National Collegiate and Amateur Athletic Protection Act, passage urged, AJR 2‡

      Nevada interscholastic activities association, appropriation, SB 331

      Unarmed combat (See UNARMED COMBAT)

      Uniform Athletes' Agents Act, adoption, AB 253*

SPRING MOUNTAIN YOUTH CAMP (See JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

STALKING

      Aggravated stalking

             Definition, AB 400*

             Limitation of criminal action, AB 54†

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, SB 548†, AB 54**, AB 489*

      Internet stalking, penalty, SB 551**

      Protective orders, deferral and assessment of fees, assistance in filing and responding, AB 82**

      Venue, where offense committed, AB 400*

STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS

      Administration (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Administrative procedure (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Assessment of agencies to provide long-term care insurance, SB 343

      Business and industry (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Capital improvement projects, funding, SB 584**

      Conservation and natural resources (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Corrections, department of, department of prisons redesignated as, SB 193

      Cultural affairs, department of, creation, SB 541**

      Education (See EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Employment, training and rehabilitation (See EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Evaluation of services by persons acting as customers, exemption from private investigators' laws, SB 416

      Fish and game department, creation, SB 30

      Human resources (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Indian affairs, department of, creation, assessments of other agencies, SB 365

      Information technology (See INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Lease of offices, requirements, AB 128*, AB 567**, AB 601**

      Military (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Motor vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Museums, library and arts (See MUSEUMS, LIBRARY AND ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Open meeting law (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Personnel (See PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Prisons (See PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Public safety, department of, creation, SB 481**

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Regulations (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE; specific agency)

      Strategic plans, preparation, contents, SB 426

      Taxation (See TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Uniforms, procedures to provide for certain employees, SB 353

      Wildlife, department of, creation, AB 494

STATE AID TO THE MEDICALLY INDIGENT (See MEDICAID)

STATE ANIMAL

      Mustang, designation as state animal, AB 219†

STATE BAR OF NEVADA

      Agricultural extension program, representation on advisory committee, SCR 31

      Collective bargaining by state employees, duties, AB 478

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, appointments, SB 286

      Resident agents' board, state, representation, AB 617†

STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

      Administrative procedure (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

      Aging (See AGING, NEVADA COMMISSION ON)

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF)

      Anatomical gifts, advisory committee on, creation, AB 497†

      Appraisers (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE, COMMISSION OF)

      Apprenticeship (See APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL, STATE)

      Arts (See ARTS COUNCIL, STATE)

      Assessment of agencies to provide long-term care insurance, SB 343

      Athletic (See ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Autism, commission on, creation, AB 635

      Beef council, Nevada, promotion of local agricultural products, ACR 4‡

      Bicycle advisory board, part of department of public safety, SB 481**

      Children and families, Nevada commission on, creation, SB 58

      Citizens' commission on salaries for certain elected officers, creation, AJR 14

      Colorado River (See COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION)

      Common-interest communities, commission for, creation, SB 421†

      Community notification, advisory council for, abolished, SB 286†

      Comstock (See COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION)

      Construction education, commission on, creation, AB 620**

      Constructional defect commission, creation, SB 310

      Dairy (See DAIRY COMMISSION, STATE)

      Developmental services commission, creation, SB 364

      Economic development (See ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON)

      Education (See EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF)

      Education, professional standards (See EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN)

      Education technology (See EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, COMMISSION ON)

      Employee-management relations, board for, creation, AB 478

      Employees, collective bargaining for certain employees, AB 478

      Employment security (See EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COUNCIL, NEVADA)

      Environmental (See ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE)

      Ethics (See ETHICS, COMMISSION ON)

      Examiners (See EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Fair pay commission for state employees, creation, SB 85

      Finance (See FINANCE, STATE BOARD OF)

      Fire services (See FIRE SERVICES STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMITTEE; FIRE SERVICES, STATE BOARD OF)

      Forecast council, creation, AB 19

      Gaming (See GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA; GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE)

      Gaming tokens, advisory committee on, creation, AB 456

      Healthy Nevada task force (See HEALTHY NEVADA, TASK FORCE FOR A)

      Historical records (See HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD)

      Homeless persons, board to distribute money to shelters, abolishment, SB 110**

      Human resources advisory council, creation, SB 538

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Indian affairs, department of, assessments of fees, SB 365

      Indian education, advisory committee on, creation, SB 365

      Industrial programs, advisory board on, abolished, SB 286†, AB 4**

      Industrial programs, committee on, creation, AB 4**

      Information technology advisory board abolished, commission created, AB 367

      Internet commerce, advisory commission on, creation, AB 623

      Job training office, state, abolished, SB 502**

      Labor relations for state employees, board for, creation, AB 89

      Lease of offices, requirements, AB 128*, AB 567**, AB 601**

      Libraries and literacy (See LIBRARIES AND LITERACY, STATE COUNCIL ON)

      Long-term care, advisory task force on, creation, appropriation, SB 402†

      Maternal and child health (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH)

      Medical use of marijuana, state commission for approval of research programs, creation, SB 545

      Mineral resources (See MINERAL RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON)

      Mobile home park rent review board, creation, AB 341

      Mortgage industry commission, creation, AB 324†

      Museums and history (See MUSEUMS AND HISTORY, BOARD OF)

      Open meeting law (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Organic agriculture (See ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ADVISORY COUNCIL)

      Outfitters and guides licensing board, creation, AB 410

      Pain management issues, state committee on, creation, SB 371

      Pardons commissioners (See PARDONS COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Parole commissioners (See PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Participatory democracy, committee on, continuation, duties, ACR 38‡

      Personnel (See PERSONNEL COMMISSION)

      Postsecondary education (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON)

      Predatory animal and rodent (See PREDATORY ANIMAL AND RODENT COMMITTEE, STATE)

      Prison commissioners (See PRISON COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF STATE)

      Professions or occupations (See specific profession or occupation)

      Public health (See PUBLIC HEALTH, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUND FOR)

      Public utilities (See PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS  BOARD, STATE)

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Real estate (See REAL ESTATE COMMISSION)

      Regulations (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE; specific agency)

      Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, creation, AB 661**

      Residential construction sites, panel for advisement on inspections at, creation, SB 314

      Sanity commission abolished, AB 582**

      Science, engineering and technology (See SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF)

      SenioRx advisory committee, creation, AB 543

      Sentencing, advisory commission on, abolished, SB 229, SB 286

      Sheep commissioners (See SHEEP COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Strategic plans, preparation, contents, SB 426

      Substance abuse commission, part of department of public safety, SB 481**

      Tax (See TAX COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Technological crime, advisory board for Nevada task force, abolished, SB 286†

      Tort claims fund, board of trustees, creation, AB 178

      Tourism, committee for development of projects relating to, creation, SB 583**

      Travel and subsistence allowances, increase, SB 518

      V & T Railway (See TRICOUNTY RAILWAY COMMISSION)

      Welfare (See WELFARE BOARD, STATE)

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF)

      Youth advisory council, duties, SB 367**

STATE BUILDINGS (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

STATE CONTROLLER

      Administrative assessments, distribution, SB 139**, AB 548**

      Annual financial statements, duties, SB 202**

      Apiary inspection account, duties, AB 115†

      Appointments to certain unclassified positions, SB 228

      Capital improvements, temporary advances, SB 584**

      Carson City, duties regarding appropriations, SB 68, AB 20

      Collection agent for debts owed state, duties, AB 314**

      Deposit of certain revenue and reports with office, duties, SB 489**

      Federal lands, duties regarding lease payments, AB 120

      Fetal alcohol syndrome account, duties, SB 277†

      Foreign teachers employed in state, duties, SB 148

      Institutional care of medically indigent, fund for, transfers, SB 321**

      Legislature, annual reports to, SB 202**

      Minerals, tax on net proceeds, duties, AB 361**

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, duties, AB 195**

      Payroll of state, certification, AB 358

      Prisoners' personal property fund, transfers, AB 580*

      Rental car fees, duties, AB 460†

      Residency programs, fund for, duties, SB 542

      Salary

             Citizens' commission to fix, AJR 14

             Increase, AB 606

      Secretary of state, transfer of certain money, SB 577**

      Stabilize operation of government, fund to, duties, SB 492**, SB 542, AB 556†

      Surplus property administration account, duties, AB 542**

      Tourism project committee, transfer of money, SB 583**

      Warrants, duties, claims after cancellation, SB 202**, AB 556**

      Western folklife center, duties regarding appropriation, SB 187

STATE DENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

      Appointment, duties, SB 208**

STATE EMPLOYEES

      Affordable housing, legislative declaration, SB 552†

      Appointments

             Bond requirement, certain provision repealed, AB 386**

             Probationary appointment, provision repealed, AB 386**

      Arbitration of certain grievances authorized, AB 9

      Assault or battery of employee who makes home visits, penalties, SB 31*

      Attorney general, classification and oversight of employees, AB 602

      Bonus for continuous service, SB 379

      Catastrophic leave, committee on, creation, duties, AB 285**

      Child and family services, reemployment rights of certain employees, AB 343

      Collective bargaining, AB 89, AB 478

      Colorado River commission, employment of assistants and employees, SB 531**

      Deferred compensation program

             Additional plans authorized, AB 563**

             Matching contributions by state, SB 132

      Discrimination in employment, certain provisions repealed, AB 386†

      Drug and alcohol policies and tests, applicability, AB 386**

      Emergency communications technicians, leave during disaster, AB 122, AB 386**

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Grievance for failure of director to examine or certify, adjustment, AB 386**

      Highway patrol (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Housing division, appointment and classification, SB 552†

      Insurance (See INSURANCE—State's program of group insurance)

      Legislative employees, transfers to classified service, SB 570**

      Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, SB 57**

      Licensing fees, payment by state, AB 475

      Lieutenant governor, classification and oversight of employees, SB 146

      Longevity

             Compensation, increase, SB 276, AB 614

             Service awards, AB 604**

      Mental health division, salary increase for certain employees, SB 81

      Overtime, discipline for refusal to work unscheduled overtime prohibited, SB 24

      Parking costs, payment by state, AB 475

      Performance reports

             Employee to be provided with copy, AB 386**

             Filing of annual reports, AB 95**

      Printing division, state, classification of employees, SB 75**

      Prisons, department of (See PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Probationary employees, uniform period established, AB 95†

      Prostate cancer task force, leave to perform duties as member, SB 318**

      Public utilities commission employees, classification, AB 661†

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, AB 661**

      Replacement personnel, payment of salaries, AB 122

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Salaries

             Additional step in state's compensation schedule, AB 673**

             Cost-of-living increases, AB 673**

             Direct deposit of payroll checks required for certain employees, SB 202†

             Equal pay commission, creation and duties, SB 85†

             Fair pay commission, creation, study of compensation issues, SB 85

             Longevity pay, increase, SB 276, AB 614

             Monthly payroll periods authorized, AB 565

             Retention bonus, SB 379

             Unclassified service, AB 673**

      Service awards for faithful and exceptional public service, AB 604**

      Sick leave

             Carryover of hours, removal of limitation on amount, AB 90

             Payment for unused sick leave upon retirement or termination, AB 122

             Service credit for retirement, use of unused leave, SB 95

      SIIS employees, reemployment rights clarified, AB 42

      Specialized training received during employment, restrictions on employment by local governments, SB 354

      Standby status, compensation for certain employees, SB 131

      State controller's office, appointments to certain unclassified positions, SB 228

      State employee benefit account, creation, AB 475

      State residential property, lease to certain employees at discounted rate, SB 358**

      State treasurer's office, appointments, classification, SB 489**

      Travel and subsistence allowances, increase, SB 518

      Unclassified service

             Designation, AB 386**

             Salaries, AB 673**

      Uniforms, procedures for state agencies to provide for certain employees, SB 353

      Whistleblowers, complaints, hearings and decisions, SB 96

STATE ENGINEER (See also WATER)

      Adjudication emergency account, balance, appropriation, SB 465**

      Channel clearance account, appropriation, AB 508**

      Domestic wells, duties, SB 159**, SB 344, AB 231

      Intercounty transfers of water, duties, AB 468*

      Renewable energy generation projects, duties, AB 661†

STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS

      Agriculture working capital, revolving account for, appropriation, AB 273**

      Anatomical gift account, creation, AB 497**

      Annual financial statements, classification of funds, SB 202**

      Artistic and cultural programs, account for, creation, sources and use, AB 158

      Arts and humanities, endowment fund for, creation, SB 170†

      Aviation, trust fund for, creation, SB 26*

      Ballot questions or candidates, restrictions on expenditures to oppose or support, AB 443*

      Bonds and other obligations (See also BOND ISSUES)

             Capital improvement projects, SB 584**

             Interest, when payable, AB 567**

      Budget

             Colorado River commission, exemption, SB 138

             Date for submission of agency budgets, SB 480*

             Economic forum, duties, SB 480†

             Expenditure technical advisory committee, creation, duties, AB 19

             Forecast council, creation, duties, AB 19

             Governor-elect, transitional expenses, SB 144*

             Governor, time for submission to legislature, AJR 5 of the 69th session

             Insurance fraud investigation program, proposed budget, AB 134**

             Legislative budget proposal, preparation, AB 600

             Occupational licensing boards, exemption, AB 569**

             Projections and estimates, SB 480†, AB 19

             Revenue technical advisory committee, creation, duties, AB 19

      Capital improvement projects, SB 584**

      Channel clearance, maintenance, restoration, surveying and monumenting program, account for, appropriation, AB 508**

      Charter schools, fund for, creation, use, SB 292, SB 399**

      College savings trust fund, Nevada, creation, AB 554**

      Common-interest communities, account for, name change, use, SB 421

      Consolidated bond interest and redemption fund, tax levy, SB 584**

      Construction education account, creation, AB 620**

      Consumer affairs revolving account, creation, AB 439

      Contingency fund

             Appropriation, SB 518

             Therapeutic communities, allocation to department of prisons, SB 197†

      Credit or debit cards or electronic funds transfers used to remit fees or payments to state, fees authorized, AB 649**

      Cultural fund, Nevada, creation, SB 170**

      Debts owed state, collection procedure, AB 314**

      Disaster relief fund, sources, use, SB 289**

      Discounted prescription drug benefit program fund, creation, AB 398

      District judges' salary account, appropriations, SB 137*, SB 184*, AB 109, AB 606

      Domestic violence, account for aid to victims, administration, AB 583

      Emergency account

             Appropriation, AB 588**

             Limit on amount of approved expenditures removed, AB 556**

      Emergency assistance account, use, SB 289**

      Energy assistance and conservation, fund for, creation, AB 661**

      Energy assistance, fund for, creation, AB 349

      Enterprise funds, certain funds designated as, SB 202**

      Federal lands, account for revenue from lease of, deposits, distributions, AB 120

      Financial institutions, investigative account, deposits, use, SB 330*, AB 626

      Forecast council, creation, AB 19

      Foster care, account to assist persons formerly in, creation, AB 94*

      Gambling, account for prevention and treatment of problem, creation, SB 335

      Gaming tokens, account for the minting of, creation, AB 456

      Gift funds, certain funds designated special revenue funds, SB 202**

      Hazardous materials, contingency account for, sources, use, SB 141†

      Health account for uninsured families, creation, appropriation, AB 603

      Health coverage, account for self-insured providers of, creation, SB 28

      Healthy Nevada, fund for a

             Investments, SB 487†, SB 488

             Use, SB 167, SB 239, SB 539**, AB 543, AB 544, AB 545

      Heil trust fund for wild horses, authorized expenditures, AB 662**

      Housing division, use of bond reserve funds, SB 552†

      Industrial insurance, designation of funds and accounts, SB 202**

      Insurance premiums, fund for, deposits, SB 568**

      Intergovernmental fund, sources, AB 460†

      Intergovernmental transfer account, transfer of money, SB 321**

      Internal accounting and administrative control system, exemptions, SB 561**

      Investments, authority expanded, SB 487**, SB 488

      Judicial retirement fund and administrative fund, creation, AB 232

      Juvenile crime reduction fund, creation, AB 470

      Lake Tahoe Basin, fund to protect, sources and use, AB 177**

      Lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, AB 567**, AB 601**

      Legislative fund (See LEGISLATURE)

      Local cultural activities, account for, appropriation, AB 274

      Low-income housing, account for, use, SB 552†, AB 340

      Medically indigent, fund for institutional care of, transfer of money, SB 321**

      Millennium scholarship trust fund, investments, SB 487**, SB 488

      Mortgage brokers and mortgage companies, account for auditing, creation, AB 324†

      Motor vehicle revolving account, amount, SB 190**

      Municipal bond bank, fund for, composition, status, SB 202**

      Natural resources, fund to protect, creation, AB 615

      Nevada protection account, creation, use, SB 494**

      Notary public training fund, creation, AB 266*

      Overpayments to state, approval of refunds, AB 556**

      Parks marina development fund eliminated, SB 499**

      Pollution control account, sources and use, SB 357, SB 478†, AB 198**

      Prepaid privilege tax trust fund, creation, SB 520

      Prison industries, fund for new construction of facilities for, use, AB 4**

      Public health, trust fund for, investments, use, SB 487**, SB 488, AB 378**

      Public utilities commission regulatory fund, use, AB 661†

      Real estate appraisers administrative fund, creation, SB 307†

      Renewable energy and energy conservation, trust fund for, creation, AB 661**

      Reserve for statutory contingency account

             Appropriation, SB 517**

             Approval of payment of claims, delegation of authority, AB 556**

             Replacement personnel, payment of salaries, AB 122

      Residency programs, fund for, creation, SB 542

      Restitution trust fund eliminated, AB 573†

      Rural health programs, revolving loan account, creation, AB 612

      School construction

             Debt limit, support of school construction exempt, AJR 26 of the 70th session‡

             Purchase of municipal securities by state, SB 164*, AB 300

             Revolving fund for construction, repair and renovation, creation, use, AB 300

      Special investigative account, sources, AB 134**

      Special revenue funds, certain funds designated as, SB 202**

      Specialized training, account for, creation, SB 354

      Stabilize operation of state government, fund to, deposits, use of interest, SB 492**, SB 542, AB 556†

      Stale claims account

             Appropriation, AB 587**

             Approval of payments, AB 556**

      State employee benefit account, creation, AB 475

      State highway fund, sources, use, SB 481†, SB 522**, SB 578**, AB 261, AB 460†, AB 611

      State purchasing fund, composition, withdrawals and transfers, AB 542**, AB 605**

      Tort claims fund, creation, sources and use, AB 178

      UCC, secured transactions, transfers by government exempt, SB 474**, SB 500†, SB 552†, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 567†

      Veterans' homes accounts, oversight, sources and use, SB 135†, SB 156**

      Water adjudication emergency account, balance, appropriation, SB 465**

      WICHE scholarship trust fund, creation, use, appropriation, SB 391†

      WICHE student loan fund, appropriation, SB 391

      Wildlife division, accounts, SB 499**, SB 586**, AB 199**, AB 410

STATE HIGHWAYS (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY

      Dairy commission, use of laboratory services, SB 505*

STATE LANDS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

STATE LANDS, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE MARCH

      Designation, AB 165*

STATE OF NEVADA

      Actions by or against (See ACTIONS)

      Computer crimes causing disruptions in government operations unlawful, SB 48*

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, AB 399**

      Gaming tokens, minting, issuance by nonrestricted gaming licensees, AB 456

      Property insurance, award of contracts, AB 493

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

STATE OFFICERS (See also specific officer)

      Compensation, committee to review, duties, AB 606†

      Emergency communications technicians, leave during disaster, AB 122, AB 386**

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, SB 466*

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE—State's program of group insurance)

      Health insurance benefits, receipt of biennial report, AB 206

      Meetings (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Prostate cancer task force, leave to perform duties as member, SB 318**

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, AB 661**

      Replacement personnel, payment of salaries, AB 122

      Resignation required before running for different elective office, SB 268

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Salaries

             Citizens' commission to fix salaries of certain elected officers, AJR 14

             Direct deposit of payroll checks required, exceptions, SB 202†

            Increase in salaries of certain elected officers, AB 606

      State residential property, lease to certain officers at discounted rate, SB 358**

      Travel and subsistence allowances, increase, SB 518

      Vacancies, appointing authority to notify filing officer, AB 637*

      Whistleblowers, complaints, hearings and decisions, SB 96

STATE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS

      Aged persons, issuance of free permits, age reduced, AB 80

      Boating fuel taxes, use of proceeds for recreational facilities, SB 499**

      Bond issue, submission to voters, AB 615

      Floyd Lamb state park, appropriation for building restoration, AB 269

      Handicapped persons, issuance of free permits, AB 80

      Improvement projects, appropriations, SB 448**

      Las Vegas Springs preserve, appropriation, bond issue, SB 434, AB 615

      Maintenance projects, appropriation, AB 506**

STATE PARKS, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE PRINTING

      Cigarettes, production of sign relating to purchase by minors, AB 25

      Competitive bidding for certain printing required, SB 564

      State printing division (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE PUBLICATIONS

      Achievement and proficiency examinations, informational pamphlet, AB 318**

      Adoption booklet, contents, AB 336*

      Business records bill of rights, pamphlets, SB 198

      Competitive bidding for certain printing required, SB 564

      Health care external review organizations, list, SB 320

      Hearing tests for newborn children, brochures, AB 250*

      Industrial insurance subsequent injury funds, pamphlet, AB 45

      Juvenile justice system, reports regarding disparate treatment, SB 232**

      Kids Count Databook, SB 469

      Nevada Administrative Code (See NEVADA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE)

      Nevada historical society, donation of publications to, SB 541**

      Nevada history CD-ROM, appropriation for development, AB 372

      Nevada Reports (See NEVADA REPORTS)

      Nevada Revised Statutes (See NEVADA REVISED STATUTES)

      Statutes of Nevada (See STATUTES OF NEVADA)

STATE PURCHASING

      Attorney general, authority to contract for goods and services, AB 602

      Award of contracts, requirements for requests for proposals, basis for determination, AB 427**

      Division chief, member of committee on industrial programs, AB 4**

      Electronic format, payment of costs of providing methods for use, AB 605**

      Federal Government, purchase of supplies, materials or equipment, AB 649**

      Handicapped persons, preferences for employing entities, SB 175**

      Housing division, exemption from laws, SB 552**

      Internet, use to receive bids, AB 605**, AB 649**

      Lease purchase agreements, AB 567**, AB 601**

      Medical devices sold to governmental entity, sales tax exemption, SB 528**

      Out-of-state retailers contracting with state, agreement to collect sales taxes required, AB 455**

      Personal property of state, determination of original cost, AB 542**

      Prepaid tuition program, applicability of laws, AB 554**

      Renewable energy generation projects, exemption from competitive bidding requirements, AB 661†

      State purchasing fund

             Composition, AB 542**

             Withdrawals and transfers, AB 605**

STATE SOIL

      Designation, SB 152**

STATE TARTAN

      Designation, SB 347**

STATE TREASURER

      Annual report, time for, SB 489**

      Child support withholdings, collection and deposit of fees, AB 69

      College savings plans, duties, AB 554**

      Deposit of certain revenue and reports transferred to state controller, SB 489**

      Facsimile signature, use, SB 489**

      Healthy Nevada, fund for a, duties, SB 539**

      Investment of state money, authority, SB 487**, SB 488

      Lease purchase or installment purchase agreements, duties, AB 567**

      Mortgage regulation, duties regarding deposited money, AB 324†

      Salary

             Citizens' commission to fix, AJR 14

             Increase, AB 606

      Specialized training, account for, duties, SB 354

      Staff, authority to employ, classification, SB 489**

      Tobacco settlement and trust funds, powers and duties, SB 488

      Unclaimed property, treasurer as administrator, appointment of deputy, SB 489**

STATE VEHICLES

      Agriculture department, appropriation, SB 450**

      Child and family services division, appropriation, AB 517†

      Investigation division, appropriation, AB 523**

      Motor pool division, appropriation, AB 523**

      Nevada youth training center, appropriation, AB 531**

      Northern Nevada child and adolescent services, appropriation, AB 532**

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

STATUTES OF NEVADA

      Appropriation for reproduction of older volumes, AB 183**

      Competitive bidding for printing required, SB 564

      Nevada historical society, donation to, SB 541**

      Private publication of out-of-print volumes authorized, SB 570**

      Technical corrections, SB 29**

STATUTORY SEXUAL SEDUCTION (See SEDUCTION)

STEREOS (See also VIDEO AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT)

      Motor vehicles, loud operation of sound system prohibited, AB 481††

STOCKBROKERS (See SECURITIES)

STORAGE TANKS

      Fees, service charges, collection of delinquencies, SB 503**, AB 314**

STOREY COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Comstock district (See COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION)

      Historic district, creation required, SB 157

      Tahoe-Reno industrial center, county's efforts and support commended, ACR 6‡

      Tricounty railway commission (See TRICOUNTY RAILWAY COMMISSION)

      Virginia City historical facility, appropriation, SB 332

      Youth and community resources center, appropriation, AB 40

STREETS AND ALLEYS

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, AB 105**

      Juvenile delinquents, community service on or near street restricted, AB 27**

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, allocation of proceeds, SB 124**, SB 557**

      Railroad crossings, procedures to change, add or eliminate, SB 210†

STRESS

      Industrial insurance, when stress deemed to arise from employment, SB 209

      Teachers, sick leave, AB 311†

STUDIES (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

SUBDIVISION OF LAND

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Certificates of occupancy, requirements for issuance, AB 498

      Government patent easements, procedure for vacating, AB 553*

      Impact fees for police stations, fire stations and parks, imposition, AB 458**

      Investigative and disciplinary authority of division and commission, AB 621**

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING)

      Landscaping, lighting and security walls, maintenance, assessments, AB 63**

      Manufactured homes, permit for placement in residential neighborhood, SB 70**

      Maps and plats

             Actions by governing body or planning commission, time for, SB 554**

             Appeals from decisions of governing body or planning commission, SB 554**

             Copies of or digital access to recorded maps provided to assessors, SB 376**

             Discrepancies, reports and duties of county assessors, SB 376**

             Filing fees, AB 94*

             Presentation of final maps, SB 554**

             Tentative maps, final disposition, SB 329**

      Nonresidential construction tax, imposition and use, AB 462, AB 654

      Preservation of neighborhoods, adoption of ordinances authorized, AB 131†

      Regional parks, dedication of land or imposition of tax for, AB 462, AB 654

      Residential construction tax (See RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX)

      Sales of subdivided land, actions by victims of consumer fraud, AB 204*

      Tax for improvement of transportation, use, SB 363, AB 465**

      Trails, parks and open space, maintenance, assessments, AB 63**

      Zoning (See ZONING)

SUBPOENAS

      Achievement and proficiency exams, investigation of security breach, AB 214**

      Fees for service of process, AB 94*

      Insurance fraud, investigations, AB 135†, AB 572

      Internet service providers, subpoena by law enforcement agents, SB 551**

      Legislative hearings, compelling obedience of subpoenas, SB 570**

      Occupational safety investigations, certain subpoenas prohibited, SB 315

      Waste, unlawful disposal, SB 424*

SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT AND TREATMENT, COMMISSION ON

      Public safety, department of, part of, SB 481**

SUICIDE

      Legislative study directed, SCR 3

      Problem recognized and anti-suicide efforts urged and commended, ACR 26‡

SUNSET LEGISLATION

      California-Nevada super speed transportation commission, continuation, SB 323**

      Children in need of protection, program for continuity of care, continuation, AB 343

      Design-build contracts in public works, continuation, SB 61**, AB 218

      Ethics, commission counsel, continuation, SB 466†, SB 501**

      Housing, assistance to finance, removal of certain loan requirements, SB 552**

      Industrial insurance appeals panel, continuation, AB 618**

      Legislative committee to study distribution of tax revenue among local governments, continuation, SB 65, SB 425**, SB 557**, AB 653

      Mortgage industry, categories of violations, continuation, AB 324**

      Participatory democracy, committee on, continuation urged, ACR 38‡

      Prepaid tuition program, continuation, AB 554**

      Prisoners, continuation of certain alcohol or drug treatment programs, AB 574*, AB 666

      Recycling used in manufacturing or electricity production, tax abatement, SB 227**

      Utility deregulation, continuation of certain laws relating to, SB 253, AB 369†

      Washoe County emergency telephone system, continuation of surcharge, SB 225**, SB 563†, SB 569†

      Well-owners, assistance for required connection to water system, AB 231

SUNSHINE IN LITIGATION

      Public hazards, concealment by court order prohibited, SB 411

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

      Accountability program, receipt of reports, SB 165**, AB 127

      Appointment by governor, expiration of current term of office, SB 128

      Autism, commission on, appointment, AB 635

      Class-size reduction, duties, AB 671**

      Criminal proceedings and sealed records, consideration, SB 205

      Distance education programs, duties, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*, AB 127

      Expenditure technical advisory committee, member, AB 19

      Fund for school improvement, transfer of money, AB 613

      Grants, coordinator of requests for, appointment, SB 346

      Privately managed public schools, duties, AB 351

      Professional development and workbooks, duties, AB 450

      Reading tests for certain classes, prescription of report forms, AB 265

      Retroactive salary increases of teachers, receipt of report, SB 148

      Teacher classification programs, duties, SB 168

      Teacher shortages, duties, SB 148

      Textbooks, duties, AB 450

      Vehicle privilege tax revenue, duties, AB 457

SUPPORT (See CHILD SUPPORT)

SUPREME COURT

      Administrative assessments, reduction of appropriations on receipt of certain money from, SB 139**

      Arbitration rules, contents, SB 15**

      Compensation, committee to review, reports, AB 606†

      Death penalty appeal regarding mental retardation of defendant, duties, AB 353

      Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

      Intermediate appellate court, duties, AJR 12‡, AJR 22 of the 70th session

      Justices

             Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, SB 31*

             Commission on law libraries, duties, salary, SB 184*, AB 606

             Declaration of candidacy, time for filing, AB 144

             Financial disclosure statements, SB 466*, AB 638*

             Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, appointment, SB 194**

             Monthly payroll periods authorized, AB 565

             Resignation required before running for different elective office, SB 268

             Retirement

                   Recall to active service, supplemental pension, SB 181

                   Separate retirement system established, appropriation, AB 232

                   Survivor benefits, SB 181, SB 349*

             Salaries

                   Citizens' commission to fix salaries, AJR 14

                   Increase, SB 184*, AB 606

             Vacancies, term of office of justice filling, AJR 12‡, AJR 13 of the 70th session‡

      Security system, information technology and equipment, appropriation, AB 525**

      Tax levy or increase compelled by court order, procedures, effect, SJR 3

SURETY BONDS

      City officers and employees, SB 555*

      Constructional defect repairs, contractors' bonds, SB 89, SB 516†, AB 81

      Countersignatures by resident agents, AB 304

      Health benefits, associations of self-insured private employers providing, SB 28

      Highway contracts awarded to railroad companies, AB 86**

      Judgments pending appeal, AB 576**

      Mechanics' liens, actions, SB 370

      Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees, AB 320**

      Parolees or probationers moving out-of-state, AB 584

      Postsecondary educational institutions, SB 114**

      Refractive laser surgery facilities, SB 483**

      Residential pools and spas, construction and repair, SB 216**

      State employees, certain bond requirement repealed, AB 386**

      Tour operators and brokers, AB 245*, AB 627*

SURVEILLANCE

      Thermal technicians, licensure and regulation, AB 492

      Video voyeurism, prohibited acts, penalties, AB 305

SURVEYORS

      Claims against licensees, establishment of screening panels, SB 218

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Ethics, educational requirements, SB 218

      Licensing board (See PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, BOARD OF)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Records of survey, filing fees, AB 94*

SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS

      Residential pools and spas, financing, creation of ombudsman's office, SB 216**

                                                                     T

TAHOE BASIN

      Bonds, issuance to carry out environmental improvement program, AB 177**

      California Tahoe conservancy and State of California commended, AJR 4‡

      Grants to preserve, restore and enhance environment, certain agreements authorized, SB 117, AB 176**

      Motorboats, requirements for operation on interstate waters, AB 469*

      Path system, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615

      Property tax

             Increase in taxable value of certain parcels limited, AB 668

             Separate taxation where development restricted by compact, AJR 8‡

      State land registrar, authority relating to grants and agreements, SB 117, AB 176**

TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY

      Threshold research, appropriation, AB 511**

TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING COMPACT

      Review committee, appointment, ACR 5‡

TAKINGS (See also EMINENT DOMAIN)

      Billboards, compensation or relocation for nonconforming structures, SB 265**

      Counties, reconveyance, sale or exchange of land acquired, AB 385

      Inverse condemnation, limitation of action, AB 579

      Nonconforming use, compensation or relocation required, SB 265†

      Private property ombudsman, office created, AB 485

TAPE RECORDINGS (See VIDEO AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT; WIRETAPPING)

TAX COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Assets, regulations regarding valuation for certain purposes, SB 559

      Business tax, exchange of information with local entities authorized, SB 222**

      Businesses, local rules affecting, duties, SB 553†, AB 117**

      Educational spending per state, certification of national average, SB 417†

      Indigent persons, aid for, establishment of tax rate eliminated, SB 317**

      Property tax, duties, AB 433**

      Real property transfer tax, review of decisions, appeals, SB 238†

      Room tax, regulations, SB 122

      Sales and use taxes, administration, AB 455**

      Severe financial emergencies, duties, SB 553**

      Tax initiative, duties, Initiative Petition

TAX FAIRNESS AND QUALITY SCHOOL FUNDING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT, NEVADA

      Imposition, collection and use of tax on income of businesses, Initiative Petition

      Repeal of existing business tax upon enactment of initiative, AB 53

TAX INCREMENT AREAS

      Creation to defray costs of certain undertakings authorized, SB 266

TAX POLICY, TASK FORCE ON

      Creation, duties, ACR 42

TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Bad checks, fees, AB 314**

      Business process re-engineering project, appropriation, AB 519**

      Business tax, duties, SB 571

      Cigarettes and tobacco products

             Cigarette taxes, duties relating to revenue stamps, SB 527**

             Reports from wholesale dealers, SB 381**

      Delinquent taxes, collection, AB 314**

      Demographer, representation on financial advisory committees, AB 19

      Document scanner, appropriation, AB 519**

      Educational spending per state, determination of national average, SB 417†

      Equipment, appropriation, AB 526**

      Internet sales, actions to assure compliance with tax laws urged, AB 455**

      Interstate and intercounty property, compensation for collection of taxes, SB 529

      Intoxicating liquors, enforcement of tax laws, AB 669

      Livestock taxes, duties of county assessor and treasurer removed, SB 376*

      Local governments

             Allowed property tax revenue, establishment, SB 317**

             Annual reports, approval of certain plans, SB 553**

             Delinquent documents, withholdings from tax distribution account, SB 317**

             Enhancement of reporting system, appropriation, AB 519**

             Fiscal reports, submission, SB 125**

             General obligation debt incurred certain time after approval, duties, SB 123**

             Severe financial emergencies, duties, SB 317**

             Tax distribution account, allocations, withholdings, SB 317**, AB 653

      Minerals, tax on net proceeds

             Compensation for collection of taxes, SB 529

             Reporting requirements, collection procedures, AB 361**

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, duties, SB 124**, SB 557**

      Renewable energy resources, determination of tax exemptions, AB 434

      Rental car fees, duties, AB 460*

      Room tax, time for annual report, SB 122

      Sales and use tax exemptions, duties, SB 528**, AB 567**

      School buildings and facilities, revolving fund for construction, repair and renovation, duties, AB 300

      Senior citizens' property tax assistance, duties removed, SB 574*, AB 608

      Senior option prescription program, duties, SB 539**, AB 545

      Tax initiative, duties, appropriation, Initiative Petition

TAXES AND TAXATION

      Aviation fuel (See AVIATION FUEL TAX)

      Business (See BUSINESS TAX)

      Businesses, local rules affecting, SB 553†, SB 559, AB 117**

      Cigarettes (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      County ordinances, imposition of or increase in tax restricted, AB 92**

      Delinquencies, procedure for collection, AB 314**

      Forecast council, creation, powers and duties, AB 19

      Hospitals, tax for transfer to division of health care financing and policy, SB 377**

      Impact fees (See IMPACT FEES)

      Infrastructure (See INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR)

      Jet or turbine-powered aircraft fuel (See JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT, TAXES ON FUEL FOR)

      Legislative approval of court orders compelling tax levy or increase, SJR 3

      Local school support (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Minerals (See MINES AND MINERALS)

      Motor vehicle fuel (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX; MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES; SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Nonresidential construction tax, imposition and use, AB 462, AB 654

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Real property transfer (See REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX)

      Rental car fees (See RENTAL CARS)

      Residential construction (See RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX)

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Sales and use (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Task force on tax policy in Nevada, creation, ACR 42

      Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION, TAX FOR IMPROVEMENT OF)

      Vehicle privilege (See VEHICLE PRIVILEGE TAX)

      Water, tax on intercounty transfers, AB 468*

TAXICAB AUTHORITY

      Elderly or handicapped transportation program, establishment, SB 119**

TAXICABS

      Assault or battery of driver by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, SB 31*

      Elderly or handicapped transportation program in Clark County, SB 119**

      Kickbacks from sexually oriented businesses, unlawful acts, AB 627†

      Smoking, posting of notices, SB 258

      Taxicab motor carriers

             Certificates of public convenience and necessity, application fees and investigation costs, SB 270, SB 576

             Disorderly passengers, regulations, SB 270, SB 576

             Drivers

                   Conditions of employment by certificate holder, SB 270, SB 576

                   Permits, issuance, fees, SB 270, SB 576

                   Physician's certificates, requirement, SB 270, SB 576

                   Prohibited and required acts, sanctions, SB 270, SB 576

             Impoundment of vehicle for unauthorized operation, SB 270, SB 576

             Leasing agreements, approval, SB 270, SB 576

             Preventative maintenance and safety inspections, SB 270, SB 576

             Trip sheets, requirements, SB 270, SB 576

             Violations, disciplinary action, penalties, SB 270, SB 576

TECHNOLOGICAL CRIME, ADVISORY BOARD FOR NEVADA TASK FORCE

      Abolished, SB 286†

TELEMARKETING

      Consumer fraud, actions by victims, AB 204*

      Deceptive trade practices, certain acts designated as, penalty, AB 337**

      Do-not-call list, establishment, violations, AB 439

      Registration requirements, AB 151**

TELEMEDICINE (See DISTANCE MEDICINE)

TELEPHONE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

      Companies (See also PUBLIC UTILITIES)

             Complaints, fee for filing, AB 91

             Electing carriers, amendment or change to existing service, notice, AB 661**

             Franchises, imposition of certain requirements by cities prohibited, SB 569**

             Local entities, fees charged providers of wireless services, SB 563*, SB 569**

             Mergers, acquisitions or other transactions, AB 661**

             Property tax, taxation of interstate or intercounty property, SB 65, SB 529

             Rate schedules, change in, AB 661**

             Service charges, disclosure by providers, SB 387, AB 627*

      Directories, inclusion of information regarding do-not-call lists, AB 439

      Emergency system of call boxes in Clark County, appropriation, AB 175**

      Emergency systems, surcharges in certain counties, SB 225**, SB 563*, SB 569**

      Helicopters, number to report violations in Clark County, AB 490*

      Interception and disclosure of wire communications, AB 306

      Internet sites, collection of personal information restricted, penalty, SB 48†

      Landlords, emergency contact number, AB 444**

      Motor vehicle accidents, use of cell phones creates rebuttable presumption of negligence, SB 214

      Motor vehicles, toll-free number to report unregistered vehicles, AB 474

      Municipal utilities, regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425**

      School violence, establishment of peer hotline for pupils urged, SCR 18‡

      Taxicab transportation program, number to report complaints, SB 119**

TELEVISION

      Cable television, regulation of municipal utilities, SB 425**

      Complaints by utilities, fee for filing, AB 91

      Entertainment industry (See ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY)

      Public broadcasting stations

             Appropriations, SB 407, AB 76, AB 147, AB 188

             Clark County pollution control fee, broadcasts about ballot question, SB 357

      Public hazards, concealment, SB 411

      Repairs, liens, SB 19

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      Unarmed combat, registration of networks televising, AB 446**

      Witnesses, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, SB 32**

      Work permits, televising of appeals of denials prohibited, SB 256

TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS (See PARENT AND CHILD)

TERRORISM

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, AB 105**

      School violence, development and review of response plans, SB 289**

TESTIMONY (See WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

THEFT

      Detection shielding or deactivator devices, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 375*

      Gasoline or other fuel or automotive products, penalty, AB 162*

      Parts, products or other items relating to services, penalty, AB 162*

      Sales receipts or UPC labels, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 375*

THERMAL TECHNICIANS

      Regulation, penalty for unlicensed practice, AB 492

THREATS (See also COERCION; HARASSMENT; STALKING)

      Admissibility of statement of unavailable declarant concerning threat of physical injury, AB 397

      Schools

             Immunities for reports of certain threats of violence, SB 148, SB 572**

             Unlawful acts, SB 148, AB 319, AB 459*

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, AB 337**

THRIFT COMPANIES

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, SB 6*, AB 447

      Insurance companies, investments, AB 618*

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents, SB 524**

      Residential swimming pools and spas, duties concerning loans, SB 216**

TICKS (See also PESTICIDES AND PEST CONTROL)

      Diseases transmittable by ticks, control programs required, AB 472

TIME SHARES

      Advertisements, regulatory approval unnecessary, SB 261*

      Assessments, statement of unpaid amount to be provided on request, SB 261*

      Association boards

             Developers, appointment and removal of members and officers, SB 261*

             Indemnification and defense of members, recovery of damages, SB 261*

             Removal of members by owners, SB 261*

             Study of reserves, SB 261*

      Boundaries between units, relocation, SB 261*

      Building codes, requirements, SB 261*

      Bylaws, rules and regulations, authority to adopt, SB 261*

      Common-interest communities, applicability of laws, SB 261*

      Definitions, SB 261*

      Descriptions, when legally sufficient, SB 261*

      Developers

             Period of control of association, SB 261*

             Reserved rights, SB 261*

      Escrow, closing, SB 261*

      Exchange programs, updating of information provided to purchasers, SB 261*

      Fees, SB 261*

      Investigative and disciplinary authority of division, AB 621**

      Managers

             Agreements and disclosure statements, SB 261*

             Registration requirements, penalty for violation, SB 261*

      Meetings, quorum, SB 261*

      Plans

             Creation, contents of time share instruments, SB 261*

             Local regulatory authority, SB 261*

      Promotional materials, prohibited acts, developer's duties, SB 261*

      Property tax on household goods and furniture, SB 376**

      Realtor laws, applicability to owners, SB 261*

      Representatives

             Prohibited acts, SB 261*

             Registration unnecessary, SB 261†

      Resort hotel, definition for purposes of certain gaming laws, study, SB 419

      Room tax, applicability and calculation, SB 122†

      Securities, interests in time shares do not constitute, SB 261*

      Transfers, applicability of laws, SB 261*

      Withdrawal of units, SB 261*

TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES

      Agents, licensing fees, AB 618*

TMJ SYNDROME

      Insurance coverage, mandatory benefit repealed, AB 206

TOBACCO (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

TOILETS

      Public buildings, Braille signs required, SB 324*

TOPAZ LAKE (See also WATER)

      Motorboats, requirements for operation on interstate waters, AB 469*

TORT ACTIONS (See ACTIONS)

TOUR OPERATORS AND BROKERS

      Regulation, AB 245*, AB 627*

TOURISM (See also ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT)

      Committee for development of projects, creation, grants, SB 583**

      Reno, room tax increase and special assessments to promote tourism, SB 221**

TOURISM, COMMISSION ON

      Alternative health care choices, promotion of availability urged, SCR 24‡

      Committee for development of projects relating to tourism, representation, SB 583**

      Fund for promotion of tourism, approval of transfer of money, SB 583**

      Gaming tokens, minting by state, consultations, AB 456

TOW CARS

      Violations, disciplinary action, penalties, SB 270, SB 576

TOWING

      Authorization for holders of noncommercial drivers' licenses, AB 6**

TOWNS

      Actions, by or against (See ACTIONS—State or political subdivisions)

      Airport property, authority of municipality to sell, lease or exchange, AB 647

      Annexation (See ANNEXATION)

      Battle Mountain (See BATTLE MOUNTAIN, TOWN OF)

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES)

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Bunkerville (See BUNKERVILLE, TOWN OF)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Business tax, exchange of information with tax commission, SB 222**

      Company towns, acquisition of utility services from alternative sellers, SB 210*

      Computer crimes causing disruptions in operations unlawful, penalties, SB 48*

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, AB 399**

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL FINANCES)

      Fireworks, regulation, AB 482†

      Governmental services

             Evaluation of services by persons acting as customers, exemption from private investigators' laws, SB 416

             Franchises, authority to grant, AB 537*

             Public service competing with private entities, study, SB 355

      Hawthorne (See HAWTHORNE, TOWN OF)

      Incorporation, legislative study, AB 381**

      Indian Springs (See INDIAN SPRINGS, TOWN OF)

      Open meeting law (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Overton (See OVERTON, TOWN OF)

      Pahrump (See PAHRUMP, TOWN OF)

      Panaca (See PANACA, TOWN OF)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING)

      Sale of product in town prohibited if use of product prohibited, AB 486

      Town advisory boards

             Clark County, election or appointment of members, AB 182*

             Training requirements, AB 182*

      Utilities (See also PUBLIC UTILITIES)

             Municipal utilities, regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425†

      Virginia City (See VIRGINIA CITY)

      Zoning districts, variances or special use permits, applications for changes, AB 182*

TOWNSHIPS

      Uniformity of system of government, removal of requirement, AJR 14

 

TRADE-MARKS AND TRADE NAMES

      Dilution of marks, remedies, SB 45*

      Documents filed with secretary of state, fees, SB 577**

TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES

      Cigarettes (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Consumer fraud, award of costs and fees in actions relating to, AB 204*

      Deceptive trade practices

             Award of fees and costs in certain actions, AB 152**

             Free goods or services, advertisements involving, AB 627*

             Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees, surety bonds, AB 320**

             Retail installment sales, violations regarding credit applications, AB 204*

             Telecommunications service providers, failure to disclose charges, SB 387

             Tour operators and brokers, violations, AB 245*

             Wholesale price goods or services, advertisements involving, AB 627†

      Insurers, unfair trade practices, AB 618*

      Intoxicating liquors (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Minors, employment in sales solicitation or distributions, AB 74**, AB 125*

      Monopolization of trade or commerce, unlawful acts, AB 152**

      Sale of product in county, city or town prohibited if use prohibited, AB 486

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      Swimming pools and spas for residences, regulation, SB 216**

      Telemarketing (See TELEMARKETING)

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, AB 245*, AB 627*

      Woolen products, labeling laws repealed, AB 301*

TRADE SECRETS

      Health insurers, information concerning rates constitutes trade secret, AB 618*

      Housing financing assistance, confidential information, SB 552†

      Industrial development bonds, confidential information, AB 87

      Internet postings of misappropriated trade secrets, effect, SB 50*

      Presumption of effort to maintain secrecy, basis, SB 558*

      Public hazards, concealment of information prohibited, SB 411

TRADE SHOWS

      Business tax, increase in fees, Initiative Petition

      Cigarettes displayed or exhibited, tax exemption removed, SB 381†

TRAFFIC CONTROL

      Accidents (See ACCIDENTS)

      Animal-drawn vehicles, duties of approaching drivers, AB 463†

      Animals ridden or herded on highway, duties of approaching drivers, AB 463†

      Campers, restrictions on riding in, penalties, AB 383†

      Careless, negligent or imprudent driving prohibited, penalty, SB 396†

      Driving under the influence (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Flatbed truck or pickup bed, restrictions on riding on or in, penalties, AB 383*

      Handicapped parking

             Disabled veterans, use of spaces, AB 643*

             Signs, duty to erect and maintain, SB 374**

      Hazardous materials transportation (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Lights, use, SB 396*

      Minors, restrictions on transportation of passengers, AB 8, AB 271

      Nonrepairable vehicles, operation prohibited, AB 207†

      Police horse used in performing of duties, exemption from certain laws, AB 463**

 

      Premises to which public has access, certain laws made applicable to, SB 288

      Public mass transportation

             Permits for movement of certain heavier vehicles, AB 83*

             Yielding right of way to mass transit vehicles, requirements, AB 83†

      Racial profiling by peace officers prohibited, AB 500**

      Reckless driving

             Death or substantial bodily harm caused by reckless driving, penalty, SB 288†

             Premises to which public has access, laws made applicable to, SB 288

      Recreational park trailers, permits for movement of large trailers, AB 540†

      Safety course, exception to cancellation of demerit points on completion, SB 523**

      School zones, sign requirements, AB 7*, AB 645

      Siren and warning lights, use by emergency vehicles, SB 521*

      Size, weight and load

             Driving in right-hand lane, requirements for heavy-duty vehicles, AB 382

             Emergencies, operation of heavy-duty vehicles without special permit, SB 396*

             Local authority to allow wide vehicles on highways restricted, AB 644

             Mass transit vehicles, permits for movement, AB 83*

      Slow-moving vehicles, requirement for turning off highway, penalty, SB 396*

      Sound amplification system, loud operation prohibited, AB 481††

      Special mobile or farm equipment using dyed special fuel, operation, AB 639**

      Stops by police officers, study, AB 500**

      Towing of certain vehicles, authority of noncommercial drivers' licensees, AB 6**

      Unregistered vehicles, citations, AB 474†

TRAILERS

      Mobile homes (See MOBILE HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES)

      Recreational park trailers, identification, regulation and taxation, AB 540*

TRAILS

      Bond issue, submission to voters, AB 615

      Master plans, inclusion of trails in recreation plans, AB 63**, AB 182†

      Old Spanish Trail, designation as national trail urged, SJR 14‡

      Subdivisions or planned unit developments, maintenance, assessments, AB 63**

TRANSIENT LODGING, TAX ON (See ROOM TAX)

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Audit, SB 415††

      Aviation, trust fund for, administration, SB 26*

      Board of directors

             Appointment of legislative members, SB 56†

             Legislative committee on transportation, consultations, SB 56††, AB 460†

      Caliente-Mesquite highway construction, study, SCR 9

      Clark County

             Abatement of traffic noise, study, AB 424

             Sound barriers along Interstate 515, appropriation, AB 424†

      County roads or city streets, estimate and physical audit of total mileage, SB 557**

      Design-build contracts, requirements, SB 61**

      Diversity programs commended and expansion urged, ACR 37‡

      Elko, conveyance of land to city, SB 384

      Emergency system of call boxes, appropriation, AB 175**

      Planning division, duties regarding utility facilities within state highway or right of way, SB 195

      Property, disposal procedures, SB 219**

      Public transportation, permits for movement of certain heavier vehicles, AB 83*

      Public utilities, permits to use or disturb highway or right of way, SB 195

      Railroad companies, award of contracts for highway construction, AB 86**

      Relinquishment of certain state highways to local governments, SB 219†

      Report for construction and maintenance

             State Route 567 and I-80 interchange, inclusion, ACR 6†

             Submission to legislative committee on transportation, SB 56††, AB 460†

      Turnouts for vehicles, duties, SB 396*

      Wide vehicles, authority to allow operation on highway restricted, AB 644

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY

      Taxicabs, limousines and buses, powers and duties, SB 270, SB 576

TRANSPORTATION, TAX FOR IMPROVEMENT OF

      Highway projects in adjacent states, use of proceeds for, SB 363, AB 465**

TRAPS AND TRAPPING

      Form and validity of licenses, AB 199**

      Lost, stolen or destroyed licenses, issuance of duplicate, AB 199*

      Suspension of license for delinquent fees or taxes owed state, AB 314**

TRAUMA CENTERS

      Charges for treatment, billing, SB 338

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

      Respite care, establishment of pilot program, SB 342

TRESPASS

      Livestock, liability of certain owners or managers, SB 532

TRICOUNTY RAILWAY COMMISSION

      Appropriation, SB 9

      Name changed, membership and area expanded, SB 334**

      Special and souvenir license plates for support of V & T Railroad, SB 77*

TRUANCY

      Educational records of child, inspection by certain persons authorized, SB 339

TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Appropriation, AB 283

TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

TRUCKEE RIVER (See also WATER)

      Bond issue for restoration of corridor, submission to voters, AB 615

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, AB 84**

      License plates to support natural environment of Lower Truckee River, AB 113*

      Operating agreement, appropriation for expenses related to, AB 504**

TRUCKS AND TRUCKING (See also MOTOR CARRIERS; MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Antique trucks and truck-tractors, issuance of special license plates, AB 643*

      Clark County, programs for control of emissions, AB 284

      Hazardous materials transport (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Heavy-duty vehicles, driving in right-hand lane required, exceptions, AB 382

      Riding on flatbed truck or in truck bed, restrictions, AB 383*

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Traffic laws (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

TRUST COMPANIES

      Business records bill of rights, adoption, SB 198

TRUST FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS (See also STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Aviation, fund for, SB 26*

      Heil trust fund for wild horses, authorized expenditures, AB 662**

      Judicial retirement fund, creation, appropriation, AB 232

      Millennium scholarship trust fund, investments, SB 487**, SB 488

      Nevada college savings trust fund, creation, use, AB 554**

      Nevada higher education prepaid tuition trust fund, continuation, AB 554**

      Prepaid privilege tax trust fund, creation, SB 520

      Public health, trust fund for, investments, use, SB 487**, SB 488, AB 378**

      Quality schools trust account, creation, Initiative Petition

      Renewable energy and energy conservation, trust fund for, creation, AB 661**

      Restitution trust fund eliminated, AB 573†

      WICHE scholarship trust fund, creation, SB 391†

TRUSTS

      Animals, trusts for care of animals validated, AB 33*

      Business trusts (See BUSINESS TRUSTS)

      Claims against trust, procedure following rejection, SB 33*

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Electronic trust instruments, authorization, SB 33*

      Probate law, applicability, SB 33*

      Real estate investment trusts, state investment authorized, SB 487**

      Reciprocal beneficiaries, rights, AB 496

      Room tax, proceeds held in trust by operators, SB 122

      Rule against perpetuities

             Applicability, AB 325*

             Repeal, AJR 4 of the 70th session‡

      Viatical settlements, regulation, requirements, AB 618*

                                                                     U

UNARMED COMBAT (See also SPORTING EVENTS)

      Broadcasting networks, registration, AB 446**

      Hearings, notices to accused, AB 446**

      Licenses and permits, issuance, suspension or denial, grounds, AB 446**

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (See ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY)

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

      Contractors

             Liability for contributions owed by subcontractors eliminated, SB 380†

             Proof of payment of contributions required, SB 380†

      Indian tribes as employers, reimbursements in lieu of contributions, AB 607**

      Public works contracts, disqualification for failure to pay contributions, SB 560**

UNFUNDED MANDATES

      Cities, special election regarding vacancy on governing body, AB 59†

      Clark County, abatement of aircraft noise, AB 490*

      Clark County health district, audit costs, SB 475

      Communicable diseases of rodents or arthropods, control, AB 472

      County officers, salary increases, AB 256, AB 606

      District courts

             Increase in number of judges in certain judicial districts, SB 137*, AB 109

             Mandatory seminar for separating parents, eighth judicial district, AB 167

      Domestic violence

             Battery, evaluation and counseling for children affected by, SB 87†

             Protective orders, availability of courts to issue, AB 377*

      Elections, assistance to elderly or handicapped persons, AB 295†

      Environmental contamination, investigation by health authorities, AB 630†

      Environmentally sensitive areas, protection programs, SB 410

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted offenders, SB 548†

      Health care records, acquisition by patient without charge, AB 363*

      Hospitals

             County hospital trustees in smaller counties, compensation, AB 14**

             Payment for treating disproportionate share of indigent patients, SB 377**

      Indian remains held by museums, repatriation, SB 365

      Infants

             Abandonment, safe haven legislation, SB 191**

             Hearing screenings, AB 250†

      Juveniles

             Educational programs for controlled substance violations, SB 305†

             Minorities, assessments concerning disparate treatment, SB 232†

             Parole violations, confinement following, SB 230

      Local government fiscal reports, filing by electronic means, SB 125**

      Mental health clients, hearings regarding medication, AB 550†

      Public buildings, Braille signs in toilet facilities, SB 324*

      Real property transfer tax, preparation and distribution of pamphlet for taxpayers' bill of rights, SB 238*

      Schools

             Expenditure per pupil to meet or exceed national average, SB 417†

             Harassment and intimidation prohibitions, publication, AB 459*

             Pupil-teacher ratio reduction, 4th grade, AB 409

             Reading tests, AB 319†

             Safe and respectful learning environments, regulations, AB 459†

             Salary increases for personnel, SB 69, SB 168, AB 58, AB 409

             Small schools in Clark County, construction, SB 311†

             Transportation of certain school pupils, AB 124

      Sex offenders, certification before release, AB 437

      Traffic stops, study, AB 500**

      University medical center of southern Nevada, audit, AB 52†

      Well-owners, credit toward cost of connecting to public water system, SB 344

      Whistleblowers, protections for local government employees, SB 556*

UNIFORM ACTS

      Arbitration, adoption of revised act, SB 336*

      Athletes' Agents Act, adoption, AB 253*

      Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, SB 49**

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE—SECURED TRANSACTIONS (See SECURED TRANSACTIONS)

UNIFORMS

      Employment discrimination based on certain medical conditions prohibited, penalty, SB 23

      State agencies, procedures to provide uniforms for certain employees, SB 353

UNITED STATES

      Federal lands (See PUBLIC LANDS)

      Medical devices sold to governmental entity, sales tax exemption, SB 528**

      Physicians, applicability of laws, SB 91**

      Supplies, materials or equipment, purchase by state purchasing division, AB 649**

UNITED STATES SENATORS

      Election, obsolete constitutional provision repealed, AJR 3‡

UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE LABELS

      Unlawful acts, penalties, AB 375*

UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA

      Agricultural experiment station and cooperative extension

             Appropriation, SB 359

             County tax, use of proceeds for weatherization program, AB 661†

             Legislative study, SCR 31

      Appropriations (See also APPROPRIATIONS)

             Retention and carryover of balance of certain appropriations, SB 493

      Audit of university system, AB 26

      Autism, commission on, representation, AB 635

      Board of regents

             Audit of board, AB 26

             Conflicts of interest, establishment of policies, SB 543**

             Dental hygiene, development of curriculum and standards, SB 208**

             Lobbying activities, reports, AB 326†

             Reapportionment, AB 664, ACR 1‡

             Southern Nevada community college, study of organization, AB 454**

      Bonds, maximum amount of 1991 authorization increased, SB 496†, SB 584**

      Business and economic research center, UNLV, report on child welfare, appropriation, SB 469

      Capital improvement projects, funding, SB 584**

      Chancellor, member of college savings plans board of trustees, AB 554**

      Charter schools, hiring of personnel to teach courses, SB 292†

      Computing center, appropriation, SB 461**

      Criminal evidence, appropriation for imaging computer work stations, SB 360†

      Criminal justice department, UNLV, appropriation, AB 146

      Crowley, Joseph N., commended, SCR 23‡

      Cultural resources, advisory commission on stewardship, representation, AB 230†

      Defibrillators, distribution for use in public buildings, SB 403, AB 473

      Dentistry, School of

             Curriculum and standards for dental hygiene degrees, development, SB 208**

             Limited licenses, issuance for teaching purposes, SB 378**

             Scholarships for certain students, appropriation, SB 40

             State dental health officers, appointment, duties, SB 208**

      Distance education programs for elementary and secondary pupils, SB 108, SB 292, SB 399*

      Diversity initiatives, office of, UNLV, appropriation, AB 193

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, SCR 17‡

      Economic development, coordination of efforts urged, SCR 10‡

      Education students, loan program, scholarships, AB 311†, AB 613

      Employees (See also STATE EMPLOYEES)

             Contracts in which employees have interests, policies, SB 543**

             Deferred compensation program

                   Additional plans authorized, AB 563**

                   Matching contributions by state, SB 132

      Energy costs, appropriation, SB 518

      Gamble, Shelba, commended, SCR 52‡

      Great Basin College

             Bond issue for construction of certain facilities, SB 496**

             Emergency medical services training program, appropriation, SB 403

             Hi-tech learning center, appropriation, AB 5

             Residence facilities, appropriation, SB 97

      Harry Reid center for environmental studies, UNLV, appropriation, SB 460

      Henderson state college, appropriation for start-up costs, AB 518

      Indian burial sites, duties regarding human remains, SB 365

      Intercollegiate athletics

             National Collegiate and Amateur Athletic Protection Act, passage urged, AJR 2‡

             Uniform Athletes' Agents Act, adoption, AB 253*

      Internal audits division, exception to training and assistance from, SB 561**

      Law, Boyd School of, appropriation for clinical law program, AB 186

      Medical center of southern Nevada, audit, AB 52†

      Medicine, School of

             Credentials of health care providers, procedure for acquisition, SB 244

             Fund for residency programs, creation, SB 542

             Medical marijuana, research program, AB 453*

             Medically underserved areas, certain duties transferred, SB 91**

             Nevada health service corps loan repayment program, appropriation, SB 403

             Nevada office of rural health, establishment, AB 612

             Pain management issues, duties regarding research programs, SB 371

             Pediatric diabetes and endocrinology center, appropriation, SB 166

             Physician assistant program, establishment, appropriation, SB 403

             Rural health office capital loan pool, appropriation, SB 403

             Scholarships for certain students, appropriation, SB 40

             State hygienic laboratory, use by state dairy commission, SB 505*

             Women's health care, promotion of access and improvements, ACR 2‡

      Meetings of public agencies, study of posting agendas on Internet, ACR 16

      Nevada college savings program, establishment, AB 554**

      Northern Nevada writing project, appropriation, AB 303

      Nursing programs, duties, financing for student loan program, AB 378**

      Pahrump, appropriation for construction of community college, AB 143

      Pain management issues, establishment of educational programs, SB 371

      Police officers (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Felony committed in presence of officer, duties, AB 220†

             Review boards, creation, duties, AB 634*

      Presidents of institutions, appointment, qualifications and salaries, AB 454†

      Prostate cancer, task force on, representation, SB 318**

      Public maintenance agreements for persons 18 to 20 attending school, AB 342

      Real estate instructors, certification, exemptions, AB 541

      Revenue and expenditure technical advisory committees, representation, AB 19

      Scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

      School to careers program, financing, SB 585**, AB 409

      Science, engineering and technology, office of

             Renewable energy resources, determination of tax exemptions, AB 434

             Transfer to governor's office, name changed, SB 401**, SB 562

      Single parents with low incomes, appropriation for assistance programs, AB 118

      Southern Nevada community college, study of organization, AB 454**

      Southern Nevada writing project, appropriation, AB 303

      Studies Abroad Consortium honored, SCR 34‡

      Substance abuse counseling degree program, appropriation, SB 360†

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, SB 324*

      Truckee Meadows community college, bond issue for facilities, SB 497**

      Tuition

             Nevada college savings trust fund, creation, use, AB 554**

             Prepaid tuition program, continuation, AB 554**

      University securities law

             Interest rates, setting, exchange, SB 500**

             Investment of proceeds or pledged revenues, SB 500**

             Liens, SB 500†

             Payments of principal, interest or premiums, agreements with third parties to assure, SB 500**

             Regents, delegation of authority, SB 500**

      Washoe County school district, employment of university personnel, SB 147

      Western Nevada community college

             Douglas County, appropriation for hi-tech learning center, SB 280

             Fallon campus, appropriation for need and feasibility study, AB 591

      WICHE (See WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

      Women's research institute, UNLV, appropriation, AB 260

UNLAWFUL DETAINER (See EVICTION)

UPC LABELS

      Unlawful acts, penalties, AB 375*

URBAN RENEWAL (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

USE TAXES (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

                                                                     V

VANDALISM

      Cultural resources stewardship program, establishment, AB 230

VEHICLE PRIVILEGE TAX

      Amount of minimum annual tax, revision, SB 520

      Delinquent taxes, collection, AB 314**

      Dishonored payments, service charges, SB 503**, AB 314†

      Distribution of basic tax

             Educational purposes and salary increases, AB 457

             Prepaid privilege tax trust fund, distribution from, SB 520

             School districts, calculation of amount, AB 501*

      Exemptions

             Veterans, SB 135†, SB 156**, AB 404

             Widowers, SB 376**

      Governmental services tax, redesignation as, SB 59**

      Highway projects in adjacent states, use of supplemental tax, SB 363, AB 465**

      Increase, decrease or exemption from tax adopted after tax received or collected, effect, SB 520

      New residents, proration of tax on initial registration of vehicle, AB 246†

      Repeal of basic tax, AB 420

      Valuation and depreciation schedule, revision, SB 520

VEHICLES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

VENDING MACHINES

      Cigarette machines

             Local regulation more stringent than state laws, authority, SB 258†

             Prohibition against placement, SB 258, AB 168, AB 362

      Insurance vending machines, licensing fees, AB 618*

      Schools, regulation of candy and soft drink sales, SB 107

VENUE

      Distance medicine, where acts deemed to occur, SB 91**

      Farm products, foreclosure of liens, SB 88†

      Justices' courts, bias or prejudice grounds for change of venue, AB 110**

      Justices' courts, grounds for change of venue, AB 110**

      Stalking or harassment, where offense committed, AB 400*

VETERANS

      Affordable housing, assistance, SB 552†

      Disabled veterans, use of handicapped parking spaces, AB 643**

      Field service office, Churchill County, appropriation, AB 212

      Merchant Marine and Navy Armed Guard Remembrance Week designated, ACR 33‡

      Nevada veterans center and museum, Las Vegas, appropriation, AB 278†

      Property tax exemption, SB 135†, SB 156**, SB 376†, AB 404

      Vehicle privilege tax exemption, SB 135†, SB 156**, AB 404

      Veterans' homes

             Accounts, oversight, sources and use, SB 135†, SB 156**, AB 404

             Administrators, appointment, qualifications, SB 135**

             Northern Nevada, appropriation for construction, SB 326

      World War II memorial campaign

             Appropriation, AB 278†

             Gifts and grants, acceptance, disbursement, AB 278**

VETERINARIANS

      Chiropractors, practice of animal chiropractic, SB 510

      Disciplinary action

             Confidential or public records, consent agreements, SB 513

             Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, AB 453*

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, SB 420*

      Nevada state board of veterinary medical examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, SB 420*

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, SB 335, SB 519**

             Employees, collective bargaining, AB 478

             State Budget Act, exemption, AB 569**

      Student support for higher education, conditions for receipt, SB 55

VETOED BILLS

      Air pollution control programs in Clark County, administration, SB 536††

      Educational personnel, evaluation and admonition, AB 332 of the 70th session

      Legislative oversight committee on transportation, creation, SB 56††

      Motor vehicles, loud operation of sound system prohibited, AB 481††

      Transportation department and board of directors, audit, SB 415††

VIATICAL SETTLEMENTS

      Regulation, fees, unlawful acts, AB 618*

VICTIMS OF CRIME

      Compensation for funeral expenses and loss of earnings, SB 282**

      Computer-related crimes, commencement of civil actions, SB 48*

      Criminal justice, advisory committee on, representation, SB 286

      Domestic violence

             Account for aid for victims, sources, use, SB 87*, AB 94*, AB 583

             Psychological evaluation and counseling of children affected by, SB 87*

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, AB 239**

      Restitution (See RESTITUTION)

      Sentencing hearings, presentation of statements of victims, SB 234*

      Sex offenders, agreements regarding contact or communications, SB 412**

      Sexual assault victims, fictitious address program, AB 586**

VIDEO AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT

      Business records, recording of meetings, SB 198

      Common-interest communities, recording of executive board meetings, SB 421

      Elections, alternative audio and visual formats for use by certain voters, AB 295*

      Meetings of public agencies, recordings required, retention, availability, SB 121

      Repairs, liens, SB 19

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

      Voyeurism, prohibited acts, penalties, AB 305

      Witnesses, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, SB 32**

VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Actions by governing board, SB 329†

      Regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425†

      Terms of office of governing board, AB 257**

VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD

      Appropriation for reconstruction, SB 9

      Grants, transfer and disbursement of money, SB 583**

      Special and souvenir license plates for projects and promotion, SB 77*

      Tricounty railway commission, name change, composition, area expanded, SB 334**

VIRGINIA CITY (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Cemeteries, appropriation for restoration, SB 332, AB 610

      Historic district (See COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION)

      Historical facility, appropriation for construction, SB 332

VIRTUAL SCHOOLS (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

VISUALLY-IMPAIRED PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (See OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION)

VOLUNTEERS

      Criminal history records

             Dissemination to employers, AB 331

             Nonprofit entities, considerations in actions involving volunteers, AB 331

      Cultural resources stewardship program, establishment, AB 230

      Fire departments (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

      Physicians, issuance of volunteer licenses to treat indigents, SB 271**

      Schools, penalty for sexual conduct with pupils, SB 183**

      Unregistered vehicles, issuance of citations, AB 474†

      Youth shelter workers, immunities, reports, AB 264*

VOUCHER SCHOOLS (See also SCHOOLS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Program, establishment, SB 235

                                                                    W

WAGES

      Claims, when collected claims considered abandoned, SB 373**, AB 77†

      Discrimination, creation and duties of equal pay commission, SB 85†

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, ACR 20‡

      Industrial insurance

             Apprenticeship trainees, deemed wage, AB 150**

             Tips, reporting of information by employers, AB 48**

      Juvenile delinquents, deductions from wages of child in restitution through work program limited, SB 7**

      Minimum wage, labor commissioner's authority to set, SB 373**

      Overtime compensation, exclusion of certain employees eliminated, SB 136

      Prevailing wages (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Victims of crime, limit on compensation for loss of earnings removed, SB 282**

      Violations of laws, prosecution by attorney general, SB 373**, SB 560**

WALKER LAKE (See also WATER)

      Preservation projects, appropriation, AB 403†

      Water quality standards

             Development, AB 403

             Legislative rejection of regulation, SCR 40‡

WARDS (See GUARDIANS AND WARDS)

WARRANTIES

      Constructional defects, warranty for repairs, SB 185

      Service contracts, automatic renewals unenforceable, exceptions, SB 5

WASHOE ASSOCIATION FOR RETARDED CITIZENS

      Appropriation, SB 491**

WASHOE COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Air pollution control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Airport authority (See AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF WASHOE COUNTY)

      Child welfare system, unification, AB 343

      Emergency telephone system, surcharge, SB 225**, SB 563*, SB 569†

      Energy conservation provisions in building codes, adoption, SB 372**, SCR 53‡

      Environmentally sensitive areas, establishment of programs for protection, SB 410

      Fair and recreation board (See FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS)

      Lake Tahoe (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Medical care for indigents, study of programs and funding, SB 377**

      Regional fire protection district, formation, AB 648

      Regional parks, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615†

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Sexually oriented businesses, penalties for kickbacks to certain drivers, AB 627†

      Sheriff's office, appropriation for imaging computer work stations, SB 360†

      Teenage pregnancies, programs to reduce rate, SB 367**

      Truckee River corridor restoration, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615

      Utility facilities, construction, SB 362**

      V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction, representation, SB 334**

      Vehicle privilege tax, reduction in distribution, offset by property tax levy, AB 457

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Air pollution fines, allocation eliminated, AB 546

      Audit survey, appropriation, AB 672**

      Children's Cabinet at Incline Village, appropriation for preschool program, AB 287

      Early literacy intervention program, establishment, evaluation, SB 585**

      Educational opportunities for pupils, appropriation for pilot program, SB 147

      Employment of university personnel, license exemption, SB 147

      Kindergarten instruction at selected schools, appropriation for expansion, SB 142

      Transportation of pupils residing certain distance from school required, AB 124

WATER

      Adjudication of water rights, balance of emergency account, appropriation, SB 465**

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine for danger to quality of water, AB 631**

      Appropriation of public water

             Intercounty transfers, imposition and applicability of tax, AB 468*

             Notice, approval or rejection of applications, SB 159**, AB 231

      Ground water measurement program, supplemental appropriation, SB 250**

      Laboratories, notification of test results to health division, AB 630†

      Legislative study of quality and quantity of ground water directed, SCR 5

      Newlands project water rights fund, appropriation, AB 283

      Rivers (See RIVERS)

      South Fork Dam, supplemental appropriation for monitoring, SB 250**

      Waterpower (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

      Wells (See WELLS)

WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Utility facilities, regulation, SB 425**

WATER CONSERVATION

      Las Vegas Valley water district, power to prohibit waste of water, AB 566

      Ordinance may prohibit waste of water and impose civil penalty, AB 97

WATER METERS

      Mobile home parks

             Clark County, use of master meters, AB 70

             Limit on fees for connection to water service, SB 345

      Wells with meters, credit for costs of connection to public water system, SB 344

WATER POLLUTION

      Environmental contamination, investigation by health authorities, AB 630†

      Independent investigations by conservation and natural resources director before making certain determinations, requirement, AB 29*

      Legislative study of quality and quantity of ground water directed, SCR 5

WATER RESOURCES, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

WATER SYSTEMS (For public utilities generally, see PUBLIC UTILITIES)

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, SB 48*

      Financing water projects, account for, transfer, SB 202**

      Grants for capital improvements, maximum amount of bond issue, AB 549**

      Legislative study of quality and quantity of ground water directed, SCR 5

      Methodology for change of rates for certain systems, SB 210*

      Mobile home parks

             Limit on fees for connection to water service, SB 345

             Posting of water quality reports, AB 619*

      Municipal water systems, regulation by public utilities commission, SB 425†

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, AB 92†

      Privately owned public water systems, proof of sufficient water rights required to obtain operating permit, SB 161**

      Public works, authority of public body to contract with design-build team, SB 61**

      Suppliers, civil penalties and administrative fines for violations, AB 200**

      Waste of water, prohibitions and fines by ordinance authorized, AB 97

      Well-owners, conditions and financial assistance for required connection to system, SB 159**, SB 344, AB 231

WATERCRAFT (See BOATS AND BOATING)

WEAPONS (See also CONCEALED WEAPONS; FIREARMS)

      Actions to reduce school violence urged, SCR 18‡

      Schools, powers and duties following violations by pupils, SB 115**, SB 305†

WEDDING CHAPELS (See also MARRIAGE)

      Issuance of marriage licenses may be authorized, AB 254†

WEED CONTROL DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Grant program, SB 13

WEEDS

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine, AB 631**

      Grant program for local treatment and control, appropriation, SB 13

      Invasive species, real property transfer tax for control programs, SB 468

      Preservation of neighborhoods, adoption of ordinances authorized, AB 131†

WELFARE (See also INDIGENT PERSONS)

      Assault or battery of public employee who makes home visits, penalties, SB 31*

      Child welfare (See CHILD WELFARE)

      Indian tribal welfare, employment of liaison, SB 365

      Maintenance agreements for persons 18 to 20 attending school, AB 342

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Nevada commission on children and families, creation, SB 58

      Parental liability for benefits provided dependent children, SB 369

      Public hearings, audio recordings required, SB 121

 

WELFARE BOARD, STATE

      Abolished, SB 538

WELFARE DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

      Fund for a healthy Nevada, programs to improve well-being, SB 167†, SB 539**

      Schools, promotion of wellness, SB 107

WELLS

      Appropriation of public water

             Notice of application to owners of domestic wells, SB 159**, AB 231

             Rejection of application when use conflicts with protectible interest in existing wells, SB 159**

      Clark County, laws protecting domestic wells extended to, SB 159**, AB 231

      Definition of domestic well, AB 231

      Legislative declaration, SB 159**, AB 231

      Legislative study of ground water directed, SCR 5

      Permits for municipal, quasi-municipal or industrial use, SB 159**, AB 231

      Required connection to public water system, conditions, financial assistance, SB 159**, SB 344, AB 231

WELLS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Animal control, charter amendment, AB 208†

      City departments, charter amendment, SB 272**

      City manager, charter amendment, SB 272*

      List of registered voters, charter amendment, AB 637*

      Mayor and board of councilmen, charter amendment, SB 272*

      Meetings of board of councilmen, charter amendment, SB 272*, SB 329**

      Utilities, charter amendment, SB 425**

WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER

      Appropriation, SB 187

WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

      Applications for financial support, fees, SB 55

      Limit on amount of financial support removed, SB 55

      Medical students, conditions for support, default charges, SB 55

      Personnel services, supplemental appropriation, SB 581**

      Scholarship trust fund, creation, use, appropriation, SB 391†

      Student loan fund

             Administrative expenses, use of money authorized, SB 55

             Appropriation, SB 391

             Enterprise fund, designation as, SB 202**

WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

WESTERN NEVADA REGIONAL YOUTH FACILITY (See generally JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

WETLANDS

      Clark County wetlands park, submission of bond question to voters, AB 615

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, AB 84**

      Environmentally sensitive areas, establishment of programs for protection, SB 410

WHISTLEBLOWERS

      Achievement and proficiency examinations, retaliation for disclosure of irregularities prohibited, AB 214**

      Common-interest communities, retaliation against units' owners prohibited, SB 421

      Local officers and employees, retaliatory action prohibited, hearings, SB 556*

      Racial profiling, retaliation against peace officers reporting prohibited, AB 500**

      SLAPP suits, immunities, AB 435

      State officers or employees, filing of complaints, hearings and decisions, SB 96

WHITE PINE COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Courthouse heating system, appropriation, SB 275

      Great Basin heritage area partnership, appropriation, AB 268

      Trains and track, appropriation for repair and renovation, AB 448†

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

      Industrial insurance death benefits, prohibition against payment following remarriage eliminated, AB 217

      Police officers, definition for purposes of certain survivor benefits, AB 289**

      Property tax exemption extended to widowers, SB 376**

      Vehicle privilege tax exemption extended to widowers, SB 376**

WILD HORSES

      Heil trust fund, authorized expenditures, AB 662**

      Legislative committee on public lands, duties, AB 219

      Mustang designated as state animal, AB 219†

      Prison industries, appropriation for stables, SB 443

WILDERNESS AREAS

      Environmentally sensitive areas, establishment of programs for protection, SB 410

      Legislative study directed, SCR 5, SCR 6

WILDLIFE

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine for danger to wildlife, AB 631**

      Bond issue for protection of wildlife, submission to voters, AB 615

      Fishing (See FISH AND FISHING)

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Mountain lions, declared unprotected mammal, SB 30

      Trapping (See TRAPS AND TRAPPING)

WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF

      Composition, SB 30

      Deer and antelope tags, duties, SB 467**

      Duplicate licenses, duties, AB 199**

      Fish and game department, oversight, SB 30

      Outfitters and guides licensing board, appointment, AB 410

      Trout stamps, duties, AB 199†

      Wildlife department, oversight, AB 494

WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF

      Division of wildlife redesignated as department, AB 494

WILDLIFE, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

WILLS (See also ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

      Attesting witnesses, declarations in lieu of affidavits, SB 33*

      Contests, appeals, SB 33*

      Electronic wills, authorization, SB 33*

      Living wills (See LIVING WILLS)

      Rule against perpetuities

             Applicability, AB 325*

             Repeal, AJR 4 of the 70th session‡

WIND ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

WIRETAPPING

      Computer crimes involving minors, investigations, SB 551**

      Prohibited acts, AB 306

      Radio communications, laws made applicable to, AB 306

WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY (See also EVIDENCE)

      Child abuse, admissibility of child's statements, SB 179*, AB 396

      Constructional defect cases, expert witnesses, SB 185, SB 310, SB 516

      Crime, witnesses to, peace officers authorized to detain, SB 549

      Domestic violence

             Expert testimony, admissibility, AB 417*

             Statement by unavailable declarant concerning threat or infliction of physical injury, admissibility, AB 397

      Grand jury, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, SB 32**

      Hearsay, admissibility of statement of unavailable declarant concerning threat or infliction of physical injury, AB 397

      Insurance compliance audits, testimony inadmissible, SB 213

      Occupational safety investigations, testimony by division employee, SB 315

      Peace officers under investigation, certain statements inadmissible, AB 323

      Preliminary examinations

             Audiovisual technology, use for testimony, SB 32**

             Examination of witness after waiver by defendant, SB 192

      Sex offenders, agreements regarding contact or communications, SB 412**

      Wills, attesting witnesses, declaration in lieu of affidavit, SB 33*

WOMEN

      Abortion and breast cancer, dissemination of information related to, AB 169

      Breast and cervical cancer, Medicaid coverage, development of state plan, AB 75

      Equal pay commission, creation, duties, SB 85†

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, ACR 20‡

      Health care, state agencies urged to promote access and improvements, ACR 2‡

      Health insurance, certain mandatory coverages repealed, SB 212, AB 206

      Highway construction, expansion of work force diversity urged, ACR 37‡

      Maternal and child health (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH)

      Scholarships for medical and dental students, appropriation, SB 40

      Women in Construction Week in Nevada designated, ACR 9‡

      Women's research institute, UNLV, appropriation for publication of historical book, AB 260

WOOLEN PRODUCTS

      Labeling laws repealed, AB 301*

WORK CARDS

      Gaming employees, issuance, SB 256, AB 445, AB 466**

      Nongaming employees, issuance and validity, AB 445

      Residential pools and spas, construction and repair, SB 216†

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

WORKS OF ART (See ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

WRONGFUL DEATH (See generally ACTIONS)

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YERINGTON, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Charter amendments

             Animal control, authority, AB 208†

             List of registered voters, AB 637*

             Quorum of governing body, SB 329**

             Utilities, regulation, SB 425**

      Fair and recreation board, representation, AB 181**

      Hi-tech learning center, appropriation for construction, AB 39

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

      State partnership to reduce rate of teenage pregnancy, duties, SB 367**

YOUTH PAROLE BUREAU (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF—Child and family services, division of)

YOUTH SHELTERS

      Regulation by county ordinance, use, immunities, AB 264*

YOUTH TRAINING CENTER, NEVADA (See JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

YUCCA MOUNTAIN (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

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ZONING

      Appeals from decisions, procedures, SB 554**

      Billboards, compensation or relocation for nonconforming structures, SB 265**

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Halfway houses for drug and alcohol treatment, regulation of location, AB 395**

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING)

      Neighborhoods, adoption of ordinances for preservation authorized, AB 131†

      Nonconforming use, compensation or relocation required, SB 265†

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, AB 92**

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Residential care or group facilities, regulation of location, AB 395**

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Utility facilities, construction, SB 362**

      Variances, conditional or special use permits or other exceptions, notice of applications, AB 182*, AB 553*

      Zoning districts

             Amendments, notice requirements, AB 182*, AB 553*

             Deviation from land use requirements, grant without hearing for certain deviations, AB 553*