FINAL INDEX OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS

 

                                      74th LEGISLATIVE SESSION (2007)

 

**         Enrolled Bill, Effective Before October 1, 2007

*           Enrolled Bill, Effective October 1, 2007, or Later

††         Vetoed by Governor

†           Deleted by Amendment

‡           Resolution Approved by Legislature

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ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

      Abandoned Property Trust Fund

             Deposits, SB 103*, AB 279*

             Redesignated as Account, SB 103*, SB 519**

             Transfers, SB 469, SB 550

      Agreements to recover property, requirements, SB 103*, SB 375, AB 585**

      Civil penalties for failure to report or perform duties, SB 103*

      Foreign property and transactions, state laws inapplicable, SB 103

      Gift certificates, presumption of abandonment, escheat to State, AB 279*

      Nevada Veterans’ Museum, receipt of abandoned property, AB 162

      Records and reports

             Duties of property holders, SB 103*

             Electronic filing requirements, SB 103*, SB 519**

      Residential property, rehabilitation as affordable housing, AB 255

      Sale of abandoned property, time for, SB 103*

      Securities, recovery by owner after sale, SB 103

      Unclaimed Property Pledged Revenue Fund, creation, SB 550

      Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, partial repeal, SB 103*

      Uniform Unclaimed Property Act, adoption, SB 103*

      Vehicles

             Automobile wreckers, duties, AB 552**

             Constables, removal of vehicles from public property, fee, AB 552**

             Garagemen, duties, AB 552**

ABDUCTION (See KIDNAPPING)

ABUSE

      Aged persons (See AGED PERSONS)

      Animals (See CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

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

      Spousal (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Substance abuse (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

      Vulnerable persons (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH

      Chairman, selection, SB 540

      Composition and compensation, SB 540

      Name change, SB 540

      Standards of content and performance, duties, SB 184**, SB 540

      Superintendent of Public Instruction, Council made advisory body to, SB 540

ACCIDENTS

      Industrial accidents, presumption of intoxication or drug use when injured employee refuses postaccident drug test, SB 54

      Motor vehicle accidents

             Claimant’s medical records, authorization to obtain, contents, effect of delivery, SB 359

             Driver’s license, immediate suspension for failure to deposit security, AB 497*

             Movement of vehicles off road, duties of drivers, AB 71*

      Public transit in Clark County, reports to Legislature by private operators, SB 482

      Recreation areas, duties of users and operators, penalties, SB 195**

ACCOMPLICES AND ACCESSORIES

      Fraudulent transactions, two or more having same accomplice, penalty, AB 521

      Principals to crime, determination, AB 19

ACCOUNTANCY, NEVADA STATE BOARD OF

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

ACQUITTAL BY REASON OF INSANITY

      Conditional release or discharge from facilities of Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services, SB 380†, AB 193*, AB 369

ACTIONS, CIVIL

      Advance directives, immunities, AB 158**

      Alcohol, furnishing to or allowing use by underage person, SB 7*

      Attorney’s fees (See ATTORNEY’S FEES)

      Body shops, recovery of civil penalties, AB 2*

      Child welfare agencies, recovery of civil penalties, AB 263*

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, recovery of certain costs, SB 529**

      Collection agencies, action against debtor, AB 88

      Construction defects involving nonresidential construction, procedure in action against design professional, SB 243*

      Contractors, certain contracts regarding indemnification deemed void, SB 181, SB 309, AB 511

      Controlled substances, furnishing or allowing unlawful use, SB 7*

      Costs and fees (See COURT COSTS AND FEES)

      Credit or debit card processors, unlawful fees imposed on merchants, AB 532

      Damages (See DAMAGES)

      Deeds of trust, procedure for voiding sale of property, SB 217, SB 483*

      Dispute resolution, immunity of providers of services relating to alternative methods, AB 571

      Elder abuse, recovery of civil penalties by Attorney General, AB 226**

      Emergency care to pregnant women, immunities, AB 4*

      False claims submitted to governmental entities, SB 529**

      Financial institutions, recovery of certain fines against, AB 87

      Foreclosure consultants, actions against, AB 440*

      Foreign business entities, failure to publish annual statement, AB 371

      Frivolous or expansive actions, award of costs and fees, AB 46

      Governmental entities, actions against

             Attorney General, records and reports on decisions regarding legal representation, SB 89

             Damages, maximum amount awardable, SB 66††, AB 483*

             District judges, inclusion as public officer, SB 89

             Firearms, unlawful confiscation during emergency, AB 95**

             Identity theft by public officer or employee, AB 114*

             Parole hearings, immunity for disclosure of confidential information, SB 496

             Personal assistants, limited liability of agency paying for services, SB 474

             Personal information submitted to agencies, liability, AB 600**

             Public books or records, release of confidential information, SB 123*

             Public Employees’ Deferred Compensation Program, immunity of Committee, AB 612**

      Guardians, liability of private professional guardians, AB 522

      Homeless persons, liability for crimes against, AB 83

      Human trafficking, actions by certain victims authorized, AB 383*

      Identify theft, actions against perpetrators authorized, AB 114*

      Installment loan licensees, action against debtor, SB 537

      Insurance fraud, immunity for reporting, AB 523

      Limitation of actions (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

      Liquefied petroleum gas, liability of persons or entities dealing in, SB 133

      Loans secured by lien on real property, fraudulent conduct by borrower, AB 440*

      Manufactured homes and parks, rescission of certain contracts, AB 304*, AB 477

      Mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, enforcement procedures, SB 386

      Medicaid, recovery of certain costs, SB 529**

      Motor vehicles

             Manufacturers, violations, SB 379

             Towing from property where public parking allowed, lawfulness, AB 489**

             Vehicle protection products, actions relating to, SB 229

             Warranty actions, SB 4

      Nonprofit organizations created for religious, charitable or educational purposes, liability, SB 378

      Petition circulators, actions regarding violations against, SB 489

      Pets, civil liability for causing injury or death of certain pets, SB 298*

      Price gouging, remedies, SB 18

      Public transit operations by private entities in Clark County, SB 482

      Public Utilities Commission, recovery of administrative fines, AB 27**

      Railroad employees, recovery for reporting security violations, AB 340

      Real property, assignment of rents, SB 168*

      Recreation areas, actions against landowners or trailbuilding groups, SB 132*

      Renewable energy, prohibited acts regarding new projects, AB 186

      Technological crimes, seizure and forfeiture of property, procedures, AB 306*

      Transportation Services Authority, recovery of civil penalties, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Unfair or unconscionable trade practices, remedies, SB 538, AB 521

      Video service providers, actions by or against, AB 526**

ACTORS

      Industrial insurance coverage for certain performers, AB 363

ACUPUNCTURE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE)

ADDRESSES

      Credit card companies, verification of address of persons accepting offers by mail, AB 114*

      Crime against a child, offenders convicted of, registration requirements, AB 405

      Election candidates, cancellation of fictitious address, AB 517**

      Peace officers, confidentiality of home addresses, exceptions, AB 50**

      Physicians, notice to Board of change, penalty for noncompliance, AB 385*

      Qualified intermediaries, notice to Division of certain changes, AB 366

      Sex offender community notification website, search capabilities, AB 73

      Voter registration card as proof of address, prohibitions, AB 517**

ADJUTANT GENERAL (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Budget Division

             Augmentation of expenditures, authority, SB 576**

             Capital improvements legislation, duties, SB 578**

             Efficiency program for state agencies, duties, AB 74

             Empowerment schools, review of grant applications, SB 238

             Fiscal Analysis Division, deadline for submission of information to, consultations, SB 465

             Green building tax abatement, receipt of documents, duties, AB 621*

             Limit on total proposed expenditures, duties, AB 196*, AB 362

             Nevada Executive Budget System, appropriation, AB 206**

             Proposed budget of Executive Department, duties, SB 387**, SB 465

             Public Works Board, State, receipt of reports, AB 12

             Public Works Department, State, receipt of reports, AB 12

             School funding, duties, AB 563†, AB 565†, AB 627**

             State budget (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

             Supplemental appropriation, AB 201**

             Work programs, duties, SB 518**

             Zero-based budgeting, duties, SB 108

      Buildings and Grounds Division, removal of control over Supreme Court property, AB 572

      Digital microwave project, prior appropriation extended, SB 456**

      Director

             Ending balance in State General Fund, duties, AB 628**

             School Buildings and Facilities, Account for the Repair, Replacement and Renovation of, creation, administration, SB 551

             State employees’ salaries, duties, SB 575**

             State Public Works Board, removal as member, AB 12

             Temporary advances from State General Fund, duties, AB 628**

             Wildlife Account, duties, SB 576**

      EMS radio system, appropriation for study of replacement, AB 206**

      Health records storage data warehouse, establishment, appropriation, SB 221

      Hearings Division, duties regarding industrial insurance, AB 496**

      Information Technology Division, appropriation for radio system, AB 200**

      Information technology projects, appropriation, AB 206**

      Motor Pool, State

             Appropriation for vehicles, SB 471**, AB 205**

             State vehicles generally (See STATE VEHICLES)

      Presentence investigation reports and assessments, study, appropriation, AB 628**

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, receipt of reports, SB 547**

      Purchasing Division

             Commodity Supplemental Food Program, appropriation, SB 459, SB 579**

             Employees, duties, employment by persons receiving certain contracts restricted, SB 307*

             Independent contractors with State, regulation, SB 124

             State purchasing generally (See STATE PURCHASING)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS

      Computerized interoperative system for information related to law enforcement, use of proceeds, AB 30**

      Court Administrator, oversight of certain excess assessments, use, AB 166

      Driving under the influence, financing of programs relating to, SB 45

      Genetic marker testing, assessment for purposes of, AB 99

      Graffiti violations, AB 14*

      Habitual truants, payment of assessment by parent or guardian, SB 397

      Specialty court programs, allocation, AB 625*

      Supreme Court, allocation reduced, AB 625*

      Tobacco-related offenses committed by minors, SB 14

      Traffic violations, assessment for provision of volunteer emergency medical services, SB 58

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE

      Contested cases involving grant, denial or renewal of licenses, parties, AB 94**

      Regulations (See also specific agencies)

             Delivery of proposed changes to Legislative Counsel, requirements, SB 367**

             Legislative review process, requirements, SB 367**

             Notice of intent to act upon regulation, requirements, SB 367**

             Persons with disabilities, preferred terminology, SB 491**

             Public hearings, time for, SB 367**

      School board decisions, veto power of local governing bodies, SB 305

ADOPTION

      Dispute resolution in domestic relations, alternative methods, AB 571

      Putative fathers, notice of proceeding for adoption, termination of parental rights, SB 67, SB 71

ADULT EDUCATION

      Courses of study for adult standard high school diplomas, funding, AB 627**

      GED programs, independent study authorized, credit for college courses, SB 535**

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

      Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

      Health care providers, immunities, AB 158**

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Registry of Advance Directives for Health Care, establishment

             Appropriation, AB 629**

             Study, AB 158**

ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING

      Billboards, review of advertising structure or placement as condition for issuance of land use permits prohibited, AB 438

      Campaign advertisements, mandatory inclusion of identity of person paying for publication eliminated, SB 548*

      Contractors, fines for violations, SB 279**

      Local government purchasing, monetary threshold for required advertisements or bids, SB 137**

      Manufactured homes and parks, false advertising relating to, effect, AB 304*, AB 477

      Mortgage brokers and bankers, regulation, SB 546, AB 375*

      Motor vehicle brokers, prohibited acts, SB 452**

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, authorization to allow, AB 265

      Musical performances, advertising false affiliation between performing group and recording group, penalty, SB 53**, AB 435

ADVOCATES FOR RESIDENTS OF FACILITIES FOR LONG-TERM CARE

      Homes for individual residential care, duties, SB 150*

AFFIDAVITS

      Blood, breath or urine tests, admissibility in criminal proceedings, SB 35**

      Common-interest communities, affidavits regarding alleged violations, SB 362

      Initiative and referendum petitions, requirements, AB 604**, SJR 1‡, SJR 3

      Judgment creditors, requirements for recording judgment or decree, AB 600**

      Millennium scholarships, applications, SB 52, AB 434

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

      Affordable housing districts, creation, AB 409

      Definition, AB 255, AB 439*

      Disabilities, persons with, reports of housing for rent by, AB 255

      Energy conservation programs, SB 437*, AB 341

      Foreign citizens, assistance restricted, AB 451

      Las Vegas

             Appropriation for allocation to S.H.A.R.E., AB 546

             City Council, powers, AB 514**

      Low-Income Housing, Account for

             Appropriation, AB 603

             Sources, use, AB 255, AB 439†, AB 603

      Low-income housing database, creation, funding, AB 255

      Manufactured home parks, property tax abatement for rental to low-income households, AB 368

      Ordinances, authority of counties to adopt, AB 527

      Payroll taxes, effect of housing assistance provided by employer, AB 269

      Plans for maintenance and development by cities and counties

             Duties, AB 439*

             Failure to make adequate progress, penalty, AB 439

      Redevelopment area tax revenue, use by Henderson and Reno, AB 527

      Veterans, preferences, AB 486

      Workforce Housing, Account for, creation, use, appropriation, AB 603

AGE

      Boating, requirement to wear personal flotation device, AB 13*

      Child protective custody, placement of certain children, restrictions, AB 147*

      Child-restraint devices, use criteria, SB 449

      Crime against a child offenders, applicability of registration and community notification laws, AB 574, AB 579*

      Delinquent children, punishment for parole violation, SB 32**

      Evidence, admissibility of statements by children under age 10, AB 237

      Health insurance, coverage of dependent children, AB 479

      Kindergarten, admission of certain pupils below minimum age, SB 313

      Medicare, lower age for eligibility urged, SJR 14

      Minors generally (See MINORS)

      School attendance compulsory to age 18, exception, SB 312**, AB 212**

      Sex offenders, applicability of registration and community notification laws, AB 574, AB 579*

AGED PERSONS

      211 system for social service referrals, appropriation, AB 308, AB 327, AB 629**

      Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation

             Clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselors, reports, AB 424**

             Clinical professional counselors, reports, SB 543, AB 424**

             Dissemination of information on suspects, SB 31**

             Financial institutions, reports by certain officers and employees, AB 87*

             Intermediary service organizations, operators or employees, reports, AB 576*

             Medical and related facilities, conviction grounds for suspension or revocation of license, AB 68**

             Murder, acts constituting first degree murder, AB 58*

             Private professional guardians, reports, AB 522

             Unit for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes, reports to, AB 226**

      Advocates for residents of facilities for long-term care, jurisdiction, SB 150*

      Annuities, compensation received by insurer exempt from premium tax, SB 12

      County homes, obsolete law repealed, AB 575**

      Credit reporting agencies, fees for requests restricted, AB 24*

      Crimes against older persons (See also Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, this heading)

             Additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

             Fraudulent transactions involving, enhanced penalties for certain acts, AB 521

             Investigation and prosecution, AB 226**

             Repository for Information Concerning Crimes Against Older Persons, creation, statistical reports, AB 226**

      Dental and vision benefits, subsidies, AB 182**

      Drug testing of public assistance applicants, exemption, AB 86

      Elections, requests for absent ballots, AB 328

      Geriatrics and gerontology education for certain professionals required, AB 108

      Hearing aids or other devices, subsidies, AB 182**

      Housing for seniors, issuance of work cards, procedures, AB 352*

      Hunting and fishing licenses, qualifications for reduced fees, AB 343

      Independent living

             Community-based services for frail elderly persons, eligibility, AB 310

             Facilities, disclosure of certain information, SB 314*

             Subsidies, SB 541, AB 182**

      Jury duty, temporary exemption for certain caregivers, AB 49**

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans, creation, SB 170, AB 183

      Legislative study of senior citizen issues, ACR 30, ACR 35

      Manufactured home parks for elderly, effect of conversion, AB 304*, AB 477

      Medicare (See MEDICARE)

      Nevada Senior Olympics, appropriation, AB 254

      Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical services, subsidies, SB 541, AB 182**

      Property tax assistance (See PROPERTY TAXES)

      Respite care grant program, appropriation, AB 457

      Senior Services Program, appropriation, SB 576**

      State Supplementary Assistance (See generally WELFARE)

      Transportation services

             Department of Motor Vehicles, regulation, SB 107

             Programs in rural areas, appropriation, AB 467, AB 629**

AGING, NEVADA COMMISSION ON

      Grants Management Advisory Committee, membership, AB 182**

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans, duties, SB 170, AB 183

      Legislative study of senior citizen issues, assistance, ACR 30

AGING SERVICES DIVISION (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

AGRICULTURE

      Farm vehicles containing dyed special fuel, operation on highways, AB 624**

      Fire training and protective equipment for rural ranchers, appropriation, SB 224

      Grazing (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)

      Irrigation (See IRRIGATION)

      Livestock (See LIVESTOCK)

      Loads on vehicles, secure covering required for loose materials, SB 236

      Renewable energy programs, participation, SB 427, SB 437*, AB 178*

      Subdivision of land, agricultural lands exempt from certain laws, AB 258**

      Trespass warning, requirements, AB 227*

      Water rights (See WATER)

AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF

      Freshwater lobster, regulations, SB 366

      Gasoline and diesel fuel prices, duties, SB 295

      Motor vehicle fuel, adoption of standard specifications, SB 105, SB 324**

AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Anhydrous Ammonia Additive Advisory Committee, creation, AB 150

      Brand inspectors redesignated agricultural enforcement officers, SB 48

      Brands and marks, powers and duties, SB 486**

      Director, Trustee for Trust Fund for the Control of Weeds, SB 505

      Field agents and inspectors (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Arrests made by, jurisdiction of justice courts, AB 230††

             Stopping and detaining vehicles, powers, SB 48

             Vehicles operated by, designation as authorized emergency vehicles, AB 29

      Geographic information systems, coordination of activities, SB 513

      Gifts and grants, authority to accept and make, AB 42**

      Organic Agricultural Products, Advisory Council for, appropriation, SB 268, SB 579**

      Pest control licensees, duties, AB 228*

      Plant Industry Account, appropriation, AB 548**

      Utility expenses, appropriation, AB 548**

      Vehicles and equipment, appropriation, AB 539**

      Weed control, grants, appropriation, SB 488

AIDS (See HIV)

AIR POLLUTION

      Account for the Management of Air Quality, use, AB 115

      Emission credits or allocations

             Retirement of portion of credits or allocations, state policy, AB 67**

             Sale, collection of money by Department, AB 67**

      Engine emission controls

             California standards

                   Adoption required, AB 481

                   Study of costs and benefits of adoption of standards, SCR 30

             Evidence of compliance, SB 452**

             Historic vehicles, exemption from standards, AB 411

             Hybrid electric vehicles, exemption from standards, SB 161*

             Idling time of certain vehicles, restrictions, penalties for violations, AB 173

             Replica vehicles, exemption from standards, AB 321**

             Used vehicles, inspection requirements, SB 161

      Fines for lesser violations, maximum amount, AB 67**

      Greenhouse gas emissions, establishment of registry and issuance of statewide inventory, SB 422**

      Legislative study of environmental pollutants, ACR 24

      Local air pollution control boards

             Maximum amount of money retainable from administrative penalties, SB 60

             School spending plan for administrative penalties, approval, SB 60**

      Mercury

             Emissions from mines, regulation, AB 115**

             Handling and storage of large amounts, regulation, SB 118**

AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Creation, appropriation, duties, SB 283

AIRCRAFT

      Aviation fuel (See AVIATION FUEL TAX)

      Hunting

             Mountain lions, use of aircraft to hunt, regulation, AB 259†, AB 338

             Prohibited acts, AB 338

      Jet fuel (See JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT FUEL, TAX ON)

      Lasers or other light sources, prohibited acts, AB 307*

      Sales and use tax exemptions

             Enactment, SB 152

             Repeal, SB 502*

      Wildland fire suppression

             Forestry, Division of, appropriation, SB 224

             Interagency airtanker base programs, full funding urged, AJR 7

AIRPORT AUTHORITIES

      Battle Mountain, Airport Authority of, lease of space for parking or storage of aircraft, SB 320†, AB 289*

      Clark County Airport Authority, creation, AB 581

      Elections, time for canvass of returns, AB 570*

      Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, contracts

             Exemption from certain laws, SB 117**

             Preferences in bidding, SB 256, AB 140

AIRPORTS

      Air carriers, guarantees by airports regarding revenue, grants, SB 283

      Control officers, peace officer powers, AB 336

      Grant program to increase air service, appropriation, SB 579**

      Municipal airports, lease of property, SB 320*, AB 289*, AB 462**

      Vandalism, penalties, AB 14*

ALCOHOL, DRUG AND GAMBLING COUNSELORS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR

      Abolishment, duties transferred, SB 543

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE

      Child neglect, substance abuse by caregiver as evidence of, SB 8

      Child support, program to resolve issues relating to employment of responsible parent, AB 520*

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Court-ordered tests, exemption from medical laboratory laws, AB 152*

      Detoxification interns, certification, SB 543

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Fetal alcohol syndrome diagnostic clinics, appropriation, SB 411, AB 629**

      Halfway houses for recovering alcohol or drug abusers

             Employees, training requirements, AB 108

             Minimum distance between in populous counties, requirements, AB 463*

             Registry of information regarding, contents, availability, AB 463*

             Rezoning, zone variance or special use permit, requirements for, AB 463*

      Industrial accidents, presumption of intoxication or drug use when injured employee refuses postaccident drug test, SB 54

      Mental health courts, appropriation, AB 629**

      Methamphetamine abuse (See METHAMPHETAMINE)

      Treatment

             Facilities, training requirements for employees, AB 108

             Health and Human Services, Department of, pilot program, duties, SB 530

             Mentally ill persons, AB 424**

             Prisoners, credits against term of imprisonment or residential confinement, AB 510**

             Public assistance, participation by recipients in treatment programs, AB 86

             Specialty court programs

                   Administrative assessments, allocation, AB 625*

                   Court Administrator, duty to apply for grants, AB 150

                   Evaluation by Advisory Commission on Sentencing, AB 508**

ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS

      Abuse or neglect of aged persons or vulnerable persons, duty to report, AB 424**

      Advanced counselors or counselor interns, licensure, AB 424

      Behavioral Health Counseling, Board of Examiners for, creation, SB 543

      Child abuse, duty to report, AB 424**

      Clinical counselors and interns, licensure and regulation, AB 424**

      DUI offenders, diagnosis as abuser of alcohol or drugs, duties, SB 277**

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Licensure or certification, requirements, SB 543

      Mentally ill persons, prohibited acts, AB 424**

      Scope of practice, AB 424**

ALIENS (See FOREIGN CITIZENS)

ALIMONY

      Domestic violence, considerations in award of alimony, AB 125

      Factors to be considered by court in award of alimony, SB 202*, AB 52

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

      Clark County School District, retrofitting of school buses, financing, SB 60**

      Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition, appropriation, AB 402

      Sale or delivery of nonconforming fuel unlawful, SB 105

      Standard specifications for motor vehicle fuel, adoption, SB 105, SB 324*

      Study of availability and transport, SCR 30

ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK

      Regulation of livestock on private property as wildlife prohibited, AB 426

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

      Complementary integrative medicine

             Regulation of practice, SB 360, SB 395, SB 432

             Screening practice, creation authorized, duties, SB 413

      Consumer Access to Health Care Service Act, adoption, SB 360, SB 395

      Homeopathic medicine (See HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE)

      Legislative study, SB 432**

AMBER ALERT SYSTEM

      Committee for the Statewide Alert System, composition, AB 344**

      False statements causing activation, penalty, AB 344**

AMBULANCES (See generally EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

AMERICORPS

      Appropriation, AB 317, AB 629**

AMMUNITION

      Domestic violence, notice to defendant of laws regarding transportation or possession of ammunition, AB 482*

      Emergencies or disasters, confiscation of ammunition restricted, AB 95**

      Metal-penetrating bullets, use in commission of crime, penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

AMUSEMENT PARKS (See also THEME PARKS)

      Sex offenders, prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

ANATOMICAL GIFTS

      Anatomical Gift Account, use, AB 75**

      Autism, tissue donation for research, AB 525

      Prohibited acts, penalties, SB 169*

      Revised Anatomical Gift Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 169*

      Tissue and Organ Donor Day designated, ACR 3

ANHYDROUS AMMONIA ADDITIVE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

      Creation, duties, AB 150

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS

      Motor vehicles, authority to remove certain animals from, SB 329*

      Peace officer powers, SB 15

ANIMALS

      Abuse (See CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

      Domestic violence, orders for protection and care of animals, AB 194†, AB 282*

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Livestock (See LIVESTOCK)

      Pets (See PETS)

      Service animals (See SERVICE ANIMALS)

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE)

ANNEXATION

      Cities

             Noncontiguous territory, authority of certain cities to annex, AB 287

             Property owners near territory proposed for annexation, notices, right to protest, AB 160, AB 513

             Washoe County

                   Annexation commission, composition, authority, AB 160, AB 513

                   General improvement districts, annexation by certain cities, AB 513

      Fire protection districts, procedures, SB 289

ANNUITIES

      Insurance premium tax, certain annuities exempt, SB 12

ANNULMENT

      Reports by county clerks to State Registrar of Vital Statistics, AB 600**

ANTELOPE (See also HUNTING; WILDLIFE)

      Killing unlawfully, penalties, AB 573**

ANTHONY L. POLLARD FOUNDATION

      Appropriation, SB 579**, AB 401

APARTMENTS (See LANDLORD AND TENANT)

APPEALS, COURT OF

      Creation, SJR 9

      Judges, appointment initially, retention by election, SJR 2

APPRAISALS

      Eminent domain, appraisals to be provided to property owner, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 413, AJR 3

      Government land sales or leases, procedures, AB 462**

      Lease-purchase agreements involving state lands, exception to certain requirements, SB 509

      Mortgage brokers, appraisal of real property securing loan, AB 332

      Municipal airport property, exception to certain requirements, SB 320*, AB 289*, AB 462**

      Payroll taxes, deductions of more than $5,000 for donated property, AB 243

      Toll roads and bridges, exception to certain requirements, AB 417, AB 583

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE

      Certificates, licenses or registration cards, electronic renewal, fees, AB 365**

      Complaints against, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

      Crimes, notice to Division of conviction of certain crimes, AB 562*

      Disciplinary action, AB 562*

      Interns, effect of termination of association, AB 562*

      Violations, civil penalties, AB 562*

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE, COMMISSION OF

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIPS

      Appropriation for support of certified programs, SB 167

      Contractors, qualifications for preference in bidding on public works, AB 140

      HIV, unlawful discrimination, AB 443*

      Payroll tax deduction for payments made on behalf of employees, AB 252

      Property tax exemption for certain programs, AB 110**, AB 209**, AB 210

APPROPRIATIONS

      211 system for social service referrals, AB 308, AB 327, AB 629**

      Adjutant General, SB 250**

      Administration, Department of

             EMS radio system, study of replacement, AB 206**

             Information technology projects, AB 206**

             Medical and health records storage data warehouse, SB 221

             Motor pool vehicles, purchase, SB 471**, AB 205**

             Nevada Commission for National and Community Service, allocation, AB 317

             Presentence investigation reports and assessments, study, AB 628**

      Advance Directives for Health Care, Registry of, establishment, AB 629**

      Affordable housing, allocation to S.H.A.R.E., AB 546

      Aging Services Division, SB 338**, AB 457

      Agriculture, State Department of

             Organic Agricultural Products, Advisory Council for, SB 268, SB 579**

             Plant Industry Account, AB 548**

             Vehicles and equipment, AB 539**

             Weed control, SB 488

      Air Service Development Commission, Nevada, SB 283

      Airports, grant program to increase air service, SB 579**

      Anthony L. Pollard Foundation, SB 579**, AB 401

      Apprenticeship programs, SB 167

      Area Health Education Center of Southern Nevada, SB 566, SB 579**

      Arts Council, Nevada, SB 431, SB 579**

      Athletic Commission, Nevada, AB 608**

      Attorney General, Office of

             Administrative Fund, SB 576**

             Computer equipment, SB 191**, SB 467**

             Supplemental appropriations, SB 341**

             Tort Claim Fund, SB 345**, AB 628**

      Audits of private or local entities receiving appropriations, requirement, SB 87**

      Austin Historical Society, SB 125

      Autism, allocations and services to families of children with, AB 525

      Autism Task Force, Nevada, SB 368, AB 629**

      Birth registration, electronic system, AB 206**

      Blind Center of Nevada, AB 156, AB 471

      Bookmobiles, SB 270

      Brewery Arts Center, AB 629**

      Budget Division, AB 201**

      Build Nevada, AB 614

      Business and Industry, Department of, AB 608**

      Caliente, City of, SB 271, SB 579**

      Caliente Youth Center, AB 272**

      California Trail Interpretive Center, SB 215, SB 579**

      Capital improvement projects generally, SB 578**

      Center for Creative Therapeutic Arts, SB 558, SB 579**

      Channel Clearance Account, SB 251**

      Child and Family Services, Division of, AB 272**, AB 629**

      Child Assault Prevention program, SB 278, SB 579**

      Child welfare agencies, performance audit, AB 293, AB 629**

      Child Welfare Specialist, employment, AB 629**

      Children, facilities with custody of, performance audit, AB 629**

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, AB 168

      Chinese Workers’ Museum of America, SB 446, SB 579**

      Chronic fatigue syndrome, treatment and research facility, AB 316

      Clark County, medical services for uninsured working residents, SB 579**

      Clark County Water Reclamation District, AB 430

      Commodity Supplemental Food Program, SB 205, SB 459, SB 579**, AB 241

      ComputerCorps, AB 566

      Conservation and Natural Resources, State Department of, SB 251**, SB 336†, AB 274

      Conservation camps, SB 251**

      Conservation Commission, State, AB 466, AB 629**

      Consumer Affairs Division, AB 608**, AB 629**

      Contingency Fund, SB 466**

      Corrections, Department of

             Director’s Office, SB 282**

             Modular housing units, SB 190

             Personnel costs, SB 282**

             Postincarceration treatment program, SB 530

             Transitional housing facilities, SB 282**, SB 421

             Utilities and operating costs, SB 282**

      Cultural Affairs, Commission for, SB 296

      Cultural Affairs, Department of, SB 339**, SB 579**, AB 551**

      Desert Regional Center, SB 253**

      Disaster Relief Account, SB 464**

      Disbursement account, SB 443**, SB 579**, AB 484, AB 629**

      District Judges’ Salary Account, SB 248*, SB 556*, AB 246*

      Domestic violence

             Prevention programs, SB 579**, AB 613

             Shelter, crisis phone line and counseling to victims, AB 629**

      Economic Development, Commission on, AB 349

      Education

             Academic standards, study of alignment of class assignments with, SB 184**

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, reporting of test scores and other projects, AB 280, AB 553

             Apprenticeship programs, SB 167

             Career and academic planning and advising, programs and assessments for pupils in grades 8 and 10, AB 553

             Career and Technical Education, Gift Fund for, AB 151

             Career and technical education programs, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563†, AB 614

             Cash stipends in lieu of purchase of retirement credit for teachers and psychologists, AB 568

             Challenger Learning Center, SB 440, SB 579**

             Charter schools, funding of facilities, AB 591

             Clark County Public Education Foundation, SB 254, SB 443**

             Clark County School District

                   Deconsolidation, study, SB 223

                   Empowerment schools, SB 238

                   Greater Las Vegas After-School All-Stars, AB 503, AB 553

                   Truancy Court Diversion Project, SB 397

             Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada, AB 501, AB 502, AB 553

             Computer hardware and software, AB 563†, AB 627**

             ComputerCorps, AB 566

             Counselors, certification, SB 182**, SB 305, SB 545, AB 627**

             Days of school, additional instructional days, AB 280†, AB 460

             Deaf or hard of hearing pupils, pilot program and personnel incentives, SB 525, AB 553

             Department of Education, equipment, AB 204**

             Disruptive pupils, alternative placement or programs, AB 553, AB 563†, AB 565

             Educational technology programs, SB 305, SB 545

             Elko County School District, SB 126

             Empowerment schools, SB 238†, SB 305, AB 627**

             English language learner programs, AB 563

             English proficiency, pilot program for pre-kindergartners, AB 395, AB 553

             Geographic Alliance in Nevada, programs used by, SB 305, SB 545

             Gifted and talented programs, AB 553

             Health care subsidies for retired school district employees, AB 541**

             Health insurance for licensed educational personnel, AB 563

             High school, transition to, personalized study guides, AB 553

             Higher education (See Nevada System of Higher Education, this heading)

             Incentive pay programs for licensed educational personnel, AB 563

             Inflationary costs, AB 563

             Innovation and Prevention of Remediation, Account for, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563†, AB 627**

             JASON Project, SB 579**

             Kindergarten

                   Bilingual aides for pupils with limited English proficiency, AB 553

                   Full-day programs, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563†, AB 627**

             Library books, AB 563†, AB 627**

             Library media specialists, pay increase for national certification, SB 166**

             Literacy programs, AB 318, AB 553

             Mentor teachers, pilot program, AB 229

             Music therapy services, SB 558, SB 579**

             Musical instruments, AB 563

             National average expenditure or more per pupil, assurance, SB 2

             Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, SB 284

             Nevada Public Education Foundation, SB 388, SB 579**

             Other State Education Programs Account, appropriation, use, AB 627**

             Parent-teacher conferences, AB 280

             Peer mediation programs, SB 305, SB 545

             Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, SB 305, AB 280, AB 568

             Personal digital assistant assessments, AB 553

             Professional development programs, AB 280†, AB 460†, AB 553†, AB 563†, AB 627**

             Public broadcasting organizations, SB 290, AB 270

             Public Employees’ Benefits Program, health insurance subsidies for retired school district employees, AB 563

             Pupil information, electronic access program, SB 225

             Ready for Life through Project Learn programs, SB 388, SB 579**

             Salary increases for licensed educational personnel, AB 280†, AB 563

             Save the Children, AB 318, AB 553

             School nurses, signing bonuses, AB 563

             Signing bonuses, SB 182**, SB 305, AB 563†, AB 627**

             Site-based decision making programs, SB 305, SB 545

             Speech pathologists, pay increase for national certification, AB 565

             State Distributive School Account, SB 166**, AB 280†, AB 563†, AB 627**

             Substitute teachers, SB 184†, SB 305, SB 545

             Support teams for non-Title I schools, SB 184†, SB 305, SB 545

             Teach for America, AB 262

             Teachers, certification, AB 627**

             Textbooks, supplies and equipment, AB 563

             Voter education campaign, AB 384

             Washoe County School District Educational Foundation, SB 254, SB 443**

      Elections

             Electronic voting system, performance audit, SB 423

             Voter education campaign, AB 384

      Elko County, SB 215, SB 579**

      Ely State Prison, capital improvement projects, SB 193**

      Emergency Account, AB 275**

      Emergency Management, Division of, SB 555**, AB 346

      Emergency Medical Services, Committee on, SB 522

      Employer-assisted housing programs, AB 629**

      Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Department of, SB 351

      Energy, Office of, AB 222

      EPS/Homemaker programs, SB 576**

      Ethel-Willia, AB 620

      Examiners, State Board of, SB 575**

      Extradition Coordinator, Office of the, SB 341**

      Family Development Foundation, SB 579**, AB 613

      Family Health Services, Bureau for, SB 411, AB 629**

      Family Preservation Program, SB 337**

      Fernley, City of, SB 261, SB 579**

      Fire Marshal, State, SB 555**, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on the State Program for, SB 579**

      Flight 93 National Memorial Fund, AB 475, AB 629**

      Floyd Lamb State Park, SB 579**, AB 288, AB 629**

      Flu medication, emergency supply, AB 412

      Food Bank of Northern Nevada, SB 205, AB 241

      Forest thinning in state parks, SB 226**

      Forestry, Division of

             Computer equipment and vehicles, SB 251**

             Fire suppression, SB 224, SB 336**

             Radio system, study, SB 260

             Urban and Community Forestry Program, SB 348, SB 579**

             Utility costs and aircraft insurance, SB 336**

      Fort Mohave Valley Development Account, SB 301

      Gaming Control Board, State, AB 202**

      General appropriations legislation, AB 628**

      Genetic marker testing, AB 99

      Governor, Office of the, SB 186**, SB 346†, SB 444**

      Governor’s Mansion Account, SB 343

      Grant Sawyer Office Building, capital improvement projects, SB 193**

      Grants Management Advisory Committee, AB 203**

      Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership, SB 334, SB 579**

      Health Administration, Office of, SB 458**, AB 199**

      Health and Human Services, Department of

             211 system for social service referrals, AB 308, AB 327, AB 629**

             Autism, allocations and services to families of children with, AB 525

             Clark County Integration, AB 540**

             Computer equipment, AB 232†, AB 273**

             Dental Health Officer, State, SB 527

             Emergency Medical Services Section, AB 549**

             Health centers and rural health clinics, SB 522

             Health insurance subsidies for certain employees, AB 629**

             Health Planning, Analysis and Policy Support, Office of, SB 221

             Immunization of children, SB 349

             Medicaid, SB 532, AB 168, AB 542**

             Methamphetamine study working group, SB 346**, SB 570**

             Nevada Accessible Housing Registry, AB 407

             Nevada Autism Task Force, SB 368, AB 629**

             Office rent and improvements, AB 198**

             Prescription drug prices, posting on Internet website, AB 629**

             Public awareness information program for hospitals and same-day surgery centers, AB 629**

             Respite care for families of mentally ill persons, pilot program, AB 394

             Retirement credits for certain employees, SB 335

             Steering Committee for e-Health, SB 221

             Substance abuse treatment pilot program, SB 530

             Uninsured persons, support for access to care, SB 522

             Wellness program, grants, SB 527

      Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of, SB 523, AB 271**, AB 611

      Health care professionals, development of workforce and incentives, SB 221

      Health Division

             Child health issues, meeting expenses, AB 354

             Computer equipment, SB 458**

             Coordinator of Vascular Health, appointment, AB 629**

             Fetal alcohol syndrome, diagnostic clinics, SB 411, AB 629**

             Flu medication, purchase, AB 412

             Medical and health records storage data warehouse, SB 221

      Health insurance subsidies for certain employees, SB 532, AB 168, AB 629**

      High Level Nuclear Waste Project Office, SB 342**

      High Sierra Industries, SB 255, SB 443**, AB 455

      Highway 160 improvements, AB 544**

      Highway Patrol, Nevada, SB 187**, SB 555**, AB 616**

      Historic Preservation, Office of, AB 480

      Homeless persons, transitional housing and services, AB 126, AB 629**

      Hospitals, public awareness information program, AB 629**

      Housing Division, AB 629**

      Huntridge Theatre, Las Vegas, purchase and restoration, AB 480

      Immunization of children, SB 349

      Indigent persons, pilot program for medical care, AB 444, AB 629**

      Information Technology Division, AB 200**

      Insurance, Division of, AB 608

      Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, SB 424, AB 553

      Interim Finance Committee

             Children’s hospital and research center, study, SB 563

             Contingencies, money for potential transfer to Rainy Day Fund, AB 617**

             Education, consultant services, AB 280, AB 553

             Homeland security fusion process, allocation, AB 628**

             Homeless persons, allocations for local programs, AB 126, AB 629**

             Interstate Compact on Juveniles, allocation, AB 628**

             Paroled youth, allocation, AB 628**

             Prisons, parole and probation, allocations, AB 628**

             Supreme Court case management system, allocation, AB 628**

             Truckee Meadows Community College, allocation, SB 579**

             Utility costs, allocations, AB 628**

             White Pine County courthouse, construction costs, SB 571

             Wildlife, Department of, allocation to, SB 189**

      Interstate 15 improvements, AB 544**

      Investigation Division, SB 555**

      Judicial Retirement Fund, AB 85

      Juvenile Correctional Facility, AB 272**

      Juvenile services regional facility, SB 406

      Keaton Raphael Memorial, SB 561, SB 579**

      Kids Voting Greater Las Vegas, SB 579**

      Kiel Ranch, North Las Vegas, restoration, SB 194

      Lake’s Crossing Center, SB 253**, AB 504**

      Larry D. Johnson Community Center, SB 240, SB 579**

      Las Vegas, City of, SB 579**, AB 400, AB 402, AB 546, AB 629**

      Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation, AB 629**

      Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League, AB 245, AB 314, AB 629**

      Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Forensic Laboratory, AB 99

      Las Vegas Natural History Museum, SB 443**, AB 464

      Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation, AB 629**

      Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition, AB 402

      Legislative Commission, SB 223

      Legislative Fund (See LEGISLATURE)

      Legislators’ Retirement System, AB 628**

      Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, SB 443**, AB 315

      Lili Claire Foundation, AB 525

      Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, SB 116, SB 344, SB 443**

      Lyon County, SB 406

      M2 Foundation for Kids, AB 629**

      Manufactured Housing Division, AB 476

      Medical Examiners, Board of, AB 444

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Division of

             Clark County, Mental Health Court, AB 629**

             Community triage centers, SB 530

             Family Preservation Program, SB 337**

             Incompetent criminal defendants, duties regarding, SB 380**

             Lake’s Crossing Center, SB 253**, AB 504**

             Methamphetamine abuse prevention programs, AB 149

             Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, AB 629**

             Respite care for families of mentally ill persons, pilot program, AB 394

             Vehicles and equipment, SB 253**

      Mental health courts, AB 629**

      Methamphetamine abuse, SB 346**, SB 570**, AB 149

      Military, Office of the, SB 116, SB 188

      Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, AB 530, AB 629**

      Minority businesses, Small Business Administration loans to, AB 400, AB 629**

      Moapa Valley Wastewater Treatment System, AB 430

      Monte Cristo State Park, SB 514, SB 579**

      Motor Pool, State, SB 471**, AB 205**

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, AB 543**

      Mule deer preservation programs, AB 259

      Museums and History, Division of, AB 551**

      Music therapy services, SB 558, SB 579**

      National and Community Service, Nevada Commission for, AB 317, AB 629**

      National Guard or Reserve members, bonus pay for active duty to combat terrorism, SB 116

      Natural Resource Agencies, Fund for, SB 513

      Neon Museum, AB 629**

      Neuro-Immune Disease, Institute for, SB 443**, AB 500

      Nevada Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, SB 388, SB 579**

      Nevada Arts Advocates, SB 426, SB 579**

      Nevada Ballet Theatre, AB 449, AB 629**

      Nevada Cancer Institute, SB 443**

      Nevada Check Up Program, AB 271**

      Nevada Child Seekers, AB 623

      Nevada Covering Kids and Families Coalition, AB 611

      Nevada Cultural Fund, SB 431

      Nevada Discovery Museum, SB 442, SB 443**, AB 454

      Nevada Fire Safe Council, SB 564, SB 579**

      Nevada Medicaid, AB 271**

      Nevada Museum of Art, AB 629**

      Nevada Northern Railway Museum, SB 213

      Nevada Offender Tracking and Information System, SB 555**

      Nevada Senior Games, AB 254

      Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association, AB 276

      Nevada State Library, SB 339†, AB 551**

      Nevada System of Higher Education

             2006 Nursing Plan, implementation, SB 526

             Agronomy, horticulture, landscape ecology, and design and plant sciences program, SB 418

             Black Mountain Institute programs and fellowships, UNLV, SB 178, SB 579**

             Climate Office, staffing, AB 189

             Community College of Southern Nevada, AB 251

             Computing resources, integration costs, SB 192**

             Energy research and geothermal system, SB 331

             Great Basin College, SB 214, SB 332, SB 439

             Health care professionals, development of workforce and incentives, SB 221

             Health Disparities Research, Center for, UNLV, SB 347, SB 579**

             Health Service Corps, SB 221

             Medicine, School of, AB 316

             Mines and Geology, Bureau of, staffing, AB 189

             National Education for Women’s Leadership Program, UNLV, AB 309, AB 629**

             Nevada Integrated Design Laboratories, AB 341

             Nevada Nursing Scholarship Program, AB 564

             Nevada Scholars Scholarship Program, AB 564

             Nevada Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship Program, AB 564

             Nevada Small Business Development Center, AB 341

             Nevada State College, AB 474

             Nevada Teaching Scholarship Program, AB 564

             Nursing students, loans, SB 221

             Orvis Nursing Clinic, University of Nevada, Reno, SB 526

             Seismological Laboratory, staffing, AB 189

             Southern Desert Regional Police Academy, AB 251

             Truckee Meadows Community College, SB 127, SB 579**

             William S. Boyd School of Law, AB 629**

             Women’s Research Institute, UNLV, AB 309, AB 629**

      Nevada Women’s Fund, SB 579**

      Nevada Youth Training Center, AB 272**

      Nevada’s Safe Place, AB 629**

      Nevadaworks, SB 568

      NOMADS software application, study, AB 609

      North Las Vegas, City of, SB 194, AB 537

      Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, SB 253**, SB 530, AB 629**

      Northern Nevada Development Authority, SB 407, SB 579**

      Note-Ables, The, SB 558, SB 579**

      Off-highway vehicle trails, SB 376

      Online Nevada Encyclopedia, SB 579**

      Opportunity Village, SB 443**, SB 579**, AB 455, AB 484

      Organic Agricultural Products, Advisory Council for, SB 268, SB 579**

      Parole and Probation, Division of, SB 33, SB 471**, SB 555**

      Parole Commissioners, State Board of, SB 555**

      Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, SB 579**

      Pershing County Water Conservation District, AB 302, AB 629**

      Pharmacy, State Board of, SB 197, AB 232

      Plant Industry Account, AB 548**

      Poison Control Call Center Services, AB 199**

      Police and Firefighters’ Retirement Fund, SB 287

      Positively Kids, Foundation for, SB 445

      Predatory animals or birds, control programs, AB 259

      Pregnant women, coverage for certain medical services, SB 532, AB 168

      Prisons, design of housing units, SB 190**

      Public broadcasting organizations, SB 290, AB 270

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, AB 563

      Public Employees’ Retirement Board, AB 628**

      Public transportation in rural areas, AB 467, AB 629**

      Public Works Board, State, SB 190**, SB 578**, AB 474

      Purchasing Division, SB 459, SB 579**

      Radio systems, SB 260, AB 200**, AB 206**, AB 549**

      Rainy Day Fund, AB 617**

      Rape Crisis Center, SB 278, SB 579**

      Recreational use of land in State, development of plan, SB 376, SB 579**

      Renewable Energy Commercialization, Nevada Institute for, SB 560, SB 579**

      Reno, City of, SB 424

      Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, SB 176

      Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account, AB 275**

      Ridge House, SB 441

      Rural clinics, SB 253**

      Rural Regional Center, SB 253**

      Sagebrush habitat projects, SB 189**

      Save the Children, AB 318

      Secretary of State, SB 579**, AB 384, AB 629**

      Senior Justice and Senior Judge Program Account, SB 248*

      Senior Services Program, SB 576**

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, AB 508**

      Sexual assault victims, shelter, crisis phone line and counseling, AB 629**

      Sierra Regional Center, SB 253**

      Smith Center for the Performing Arts, AB 629**

      Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services, SB 253**, SB 530, AB 629**

      Southern Nevada Prisoner Re-Entry Coalition, AB 314, AB 629**

      Sparks, City of, SB 240, SB 579**

      Stabilize the Operation of State Government, Fund to, AB 617**

      Stale Claims Account, AB 275**

      State Controller, Office of the, AB 197**

      State employees, salaries, SB 575**

      State Lands, Division of

             Floyd Lamb State Park, historic preservation, AB 288, AB 629**

             Outdoor recreation master plan, development, SB 376

             Rural Land Use Planner, SB 484

      State lands management system, AB 206**

      State Library and Archives, Division of, SB 270, AB 551**

      State Parks, Division of

             Computer equipment and vehicles, SB 251**

             Employees, costs of physical examinations, AB 89

             Forest thinning, SB 226**

             Monte Cristo State Park, establishment and maintenance, SB 514, SB 579**

             Outdoor recreation plan, development, SB 376, SB 579**

             Rangers, enrollment in Police and Firefighters’ Retirement Fund, SB 287**

             Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, picnic area, SB 402, SB 579**

             Upper Las Vegas Wash, development of park, study, AB 469†, AB 629**

             Utility costs, SB 336

      State Railroad Museum, AB 551**

      State Treasurer, AB 597

      Storey County Youth and Community Resource Center, SB 569

      Stream habitat restoration projects, AB 274

      Supreme Court, SB 248*, SB 556*, AB 556**

      Surgery centers, public awareness information program, AB 629**

      Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, AB 618**

      Taxation, Department of, SB 340**, SB 463**

      Teach for America, AB 262

      Terrorism Early Warning Fusion Center, AB 346

      Three Square, AB 320, AB 629**

      Tort Claim Fund, SB 345**, AB 628**

      Tourism, Commission on, SB 579**

      Training Division, SB 555**

      Transportation, Department of

             Interstate 15 and State Route 160 projects, AB 544**

             Radio site leases, SB 365

             Rural transit operations, AB 467, AB 629**

      V & T Railway, reconstruction, AB 213

      Veterans Guest House, AB 448, AB 610

      Veterans’ Services, Office of, SB 462**, SB 468**, AB 134

      VHF radio system, SB 260, SB 365

      Washoe Arc, SB 443**, AB 455

      Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory, AB 99

      Water Resources, Division of, SB 251**

      Water Rights and Resources Technical Support Fund, SB 276

      Welfare and Supportive Services, Division of, SB 252**, AB 609

      West Las Vegas Public Library, AB 629**

      Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, SB 525

      White Pine County courthouse, construction, SB 333, SB 443†, SB 460, SB 571

      Wildlife, Department of, SB 189**, AB 259†, AB 622

      Workforce and education initiatives, SB 351

      Workforce Development Challenge Grant Program, SB 568

      Youth Training Center, Nevada, AB 272**

      Yucca Mountain litigation, SB 341**, SB 342**

ARBITRATION (See also DISPUTE RESOLUTION)

      Child abuse or neglect, arbitrators required report, penalty, AB 571

      Common-interest communities, provisions repealed, SB 362

      Domestic relations, AB 571

      Garages, certain requirements removed, AB 393*

      Local government employees (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      School districts, use of certain funds to arbitrate disputes prohibited, AB 563

      State employees, SB 428, SB 429, AB 601

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVANCY

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

ARCHEOLOGY (See HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

ARCHITECTS

      Construction Authority, Nevada, representation, SB 553

      Construction defects

             Nonresidential construction, procedure in action against architect, SB 243*

             Residential construction, qualifications of third-party inspectors, SB 553

      Firms, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Nevada System of Higher Education, qualifications of Manager for capital improvements, AB 355

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Public Works Board, State, representation, SB 387**

ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

      Child abuse prevention projects and programs, appropriation, SB 566, SB 579**

ARMED FORCES (See also NATIONAL GUARD; VETERANS)

      Absent voting, procedures, SB 493, AB 517**

      Definitions relating to Armed Forces revised, AB 486

      Governmental services tax, exemption for active-duty personnel, AB 10

      Land use planning, consideration of military installations, notices, SB 269*

      Loans to personnel and dependants, interest rates, prohibited acts, SB 259, SB 537, AB 440*, AB 478*

      Millennium scholarships, eligibility of children with parent or guardian on active duty, SB 415, AB 434

      Nevadans killed in the Global War on Terrorism honored, ACR 15

      Property tax exemption for servicemen, AB 209**

      Reserve members, bonus pay for military actions combating terrorism, SB 116

      Thunderbirds pilot Major Nicole Malachowski commended, ACR 13

ARREST

      Agricultural field agent or inspector, arrests made by, jurisdiction of justice courts, AB 230††

      Deadly force used to effect arrest, coroner’s inquest required, AB 436

      Postal inspectors, powers, SB 155, AB 428*

      Sex offenders, issuance of arrest warrant for violation of lifetime supervision, notice, SB 232, SB 471*, AB 405

ARSON

      Insurance fraud (See INSURANCE)

      Methamphetamine manufacturing, acts arising from, penalties, AB 150

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

      Parentage, establishment, SB 71

ARTS AND HUMANITIES (See CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFAIRS)

ARTS COUNCIL, NEVADA

      Challenge Grant Program, appropriation, AB 628**

      License plates for education of children in arts, distribution of fees, AB 76**

      Nevada Cultural Fund, appropriation for support of Council, SB 431, SB 579**

ASBESTOS (See also HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Contractors, regulation of abatement or removal of asbestos, AB 592**

ASSAULT

      Aged or vulnerable victim, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Pregnant victim, additional penalties, SB 299, AB 521

ASSEMBLY, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS ACT, UNIFORM

      Adoption, SB 168*

ASSISTED REPRODUCTION

      Parentage, establishment, SB 71

ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Medical Advisory Board

             Appointment of members, AB 418**

             Prospective repeal, AB 418*

      Retirement shortfall, appropriation, AB 608**

ATHLETIC FACILITIES (See also SPORTING EVENTS)

      Baseball stadium funding in Washoe County, authorized projects, SB 203**

      School facilities, policies on use, AB 392

      Sex offenders, prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Board of Athletic Trainers

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, AB 468*

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

ATOMIC TESTING MUSEUM

      Transfer of certain tax proceeds to, SB 408, SB 562**

ATTACHES (See LEGISLATURE)

ATTAINABLE HOUSING (See also AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Definition, development and study of availability, AB 255

      Ordinances, authority of counties to adopt, AB 527

ATTORNEY GENERAL

      Administrative Fund, appropriation, SB 576**

      Aged persons, crimes against

             Abuse, neglect, isolation or exploitation, duties, AB 226**

             Executive Director of Crimes Against Older Persons, appointment, AB 226

             Unit for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes Against Older Persons, creation, AB 226**

      Amber Alert System, duties, AB 344**

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, SB 490**

      Capital improvements legislation, duties, SB 193**, SB 578**

      Child support and paternity, duties, AB 498*, AB 536

      Cigarettes and other tobacco products, duties, AB 586

      Complementary integrative medicine, duties, SB 360, SB 395, SB 432

      Computers and information systems, appropriation, SB 191**, SB 467**

      Concealed firearms, duties, AB 268

      Consumer Affairs Division, assistance to, SB 107

      Consumer’s Advocate (See CONSUMER’S ADVOCATE)

      Cooperative agreements, approval, SB 139*

      Cost allocation posting error, appropriation, SB 341**

      Credit or debit card processors, recovery of certain fines against, AB 532

      Crime Scene Investigators and Forensic Analysts, Board of, duties, AB 495

      Deceptive trade practices (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

      Domestic Violence, Committee on, appointment of members, AB 381**

      Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, reports of gifts to practitioners, AB 128

      Elections

             Ballot Review Board, membership, AB 606

             Enforcement of laws, AB 328

             State ballot questions, certain duties removed, AB 516*

      Excavation or demolition, action for injunction, SB 396*

      Extradition Coordinator, Office of the, appropriation, SB 341**

      False claims submitted to governmental entities, duties, SB 529**

      Financial institutions, recovery of certain fines against, AB 87

      Foreign business entities’ failure to publish annual statement, duties, AB 371

      Garagemen, enforcement of laws, AB 393*

      Highway Patrol, Nevada, assistance to, SB 107

      Insurance fraud

             Assessments for support of investigation, amount, SB 24

             Fraud Control Unit, receipt of reports, duties, AB 523

             Insurers’ program for detection and prevention of fraud, contracts for investigative services, AB 161

      Interpretation of laws provided by private attorneys, weight and deference, SB 89

      Interstate Family Support Act, duties, SB 77*

      Legislators, determinations regarding representation, duties, SB 89

      Lobbyists of Executive Department, duties, AB 142

      Medicaid, action for recovery of certain costs, SB 529**

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Mortgage agents and mortgage brokers, duties, SB 546

      Mortgage lending fraud, prosecution, AB 440*

      Motor vehicle manufacturers, duties, SB 379

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, assistance to, SB 107

      Murder and manslaughter cases, receipt of reports, AB 190**

      Perfusionists, State Board of, assistance to, SB 382

      Prisons, approval of contracts for design of housing units, SB 190**

      Private Investigator’s Licensing Board, removal as member, AB 531**

      Projectors, appropriation, SB 191**

      Realtime captioning, reports of violations, SB 473*

      Revenue shortfall, supplemental appropriation, SB 341**

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, removal as Chairman, AB 508**

      Sex offender tier levels, provisions repealed, AB 574, AB 579*

      State officers generally (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      State personnel, determinations regarding representation, duties, SB 89

      Technological crimes, prosecution, AB 306*

      Tort Claim Fund, appropriation, SB 345**, AB 628**

      Unconscionable trade practices, duties, SB 538, AB 521

      Unfair trade practices (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

      Video service providers, actions involving, AB 526**

      Yucca Mountain litigation, appropriation, SB 341**

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

      Aged persons, crimes against, membership in certain organizations, AB 226

      City attorneys (See CITY ATTORNEYS)

      Collection agency law, applicability, SB 537, AB 47*

      Common-interest communities, duties regarding gifts to or from association or manager, SB 483*

      Construction defects involving nonresidential construction, duties, SB 243*

      District attorneys (See DISTRICT ATTORNEYS)

      Executive Department, weight and deference of interpretation of law provided during representation of, SB 89

      Frivolous or expansive actions, payment of fees and costs, AB 46

      Gerontology, training requirement urged, AB 108

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

      Local Government Employee-Management Relations Act, applicability, AB 337

      North Las Vegas, qualifications of municipal judges, SB 303*

      Nursing schools, qualifications of ethics or law instructors, SB 412

      Public guardians, requirements concerning attorneys retained by, SB 157*

      Public Works Board, State, representation, SB 387**

      Sparks, employment of special counsel, SB 101*

      State Bar (See STATE BAR OF NEVADA)

ATTORNEY’S FEES

      Common-interest communities, SB 362

      Eminent domain proceedings, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 129, AB 413, AJR 3

      Estates, distribution of small estates, AB 136

      Frivolous actions, AB 46

      Livestock grazing or watering on public land, equitable actions, SB 272

      Medicaid, actions for recovery of certain costs, SB 529**

      Motor vehicle warranty actions, SB 4

      Property tax actions, judgments for taxpayers, SB 478

      Recreational trails, actions against landowners or trailbuilding groups, SB 132

      Tort actions, limitation on recovery of fees, AB 347

AUCTIONS

      Government land sales or leases, procedures, AB 462**

      Lease-purchase agreements involving state land, procedures, SB 509

      Municipal airport property, procedures, SB 320*, AB 289*, AB 462**

      Toll roads and bridges, procedures, AB 417, AB 583

AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

      Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      School personnel, pay increase for national certification, SB 166†, AB 565

AUDIT DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

AUDITS

      Charter schools, AB 334**, AB 591**

      Child welfare agencies, performance audit, AB 293, AB 629**

      Children, facilities with custody of, performance audit, AB 305, AB 629**

      Common-interest communities, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

      Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, duties, AB 128*

      Electronic voting system, performance audit, SB 423

      Exchange facilitators, SB 476**

      Legislative appropriations, private or local entities receiving, SB 87**

      Lobbyists of Executive Department, AB 142

      Public buildings, energy audits, AB 222

      Public works, reports on demographics of persons employed, AB 219

      Special license plates, organizations receiving money from, SB 451†, SB 480

      Tax abatement for certain businesses, SB 437**, AB 186**

      University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, SB 533

AUSTIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

      Appraisal of Old Austin Elementary School, appropriation, SB 125

      Title to Old Austin Elementary School, transfer to Society authorized, SB 125**

AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES

      Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund, capital improvements, SB 578**

      Court Administrator, AB 166

      Education, Department of, AB 627**

      General authorized expenditures legislation, SB 576**

AUTISM

      Families of children with, allocations and services to, appropriations, AB 525

      Health Division, duties, AB 525

      Lili Claire Foundation, appropriation, duties, AB 525

      Nevada Autism Task Force, creation, duties, appropriation, SB 368, AB 629**

      Public education and awareness campaign, development, AB 525

      Scholarship Program, creation, AB 130

      Tissue donation for research, AB 525

AUTOMOBILE WRECKERS

      Abandoned vehicles, duties, AB 552**

      Definition, SB 452**

      Entire salvage vehicles, sales, duties, SB 452**, AB 393*

      Junk vehicles, duties, SB 452**, AB 393*

      Licenses, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation, SB 452**, AB 393*

      Records, maintenance, SB 452**, AB 393*

      Vehicle identification numbers or marks, duties, prohibited acts, AB 141*

AUTOMOBILES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

AUTOPSIES

      Medical review committees, access to records, SB 228*

AVIATION FUEL TAX

      Bond or deposit in lieu, AB 595**

      Collection by unlicensed persons, duties, AB 595**

      Deficiency determinations, appeals, AB 595**

      Examinations and inspections, AB 595**

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Licenses, validity, renewal, AB 595**

      Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, exemption, SB 501

      Overpayments, restrictions on payment of interest, AB 595**

      Payment of taxes, date due, procedures, AB 595**

      Records and reports, confidentiality, unlawful acts, AB 595**

      Sealing of pumps, metered pipes and hoses, grounds, AB 595**

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BAIL

      Domestic violence, violation of protective orders, admission to bail, AB 112*

      Exoneration of surety, procedures, AB 190**

      Harassment, violation of protective orders, admission to and amount of bail, AB 112*

      Operating vehicle or boat under the influence, time for admission to bail, AB 8*

      Stalking, violation of protective orders, admission to and amount of bail, AB 112*

      Trafficking in certain controlled substances, minimum bail, AB 116

BAIL AGENTS, ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND SOLICITORS

      Insurance producers’ laws, applicability, AB 161*

      Investigation of violations, authority of Commissioner, AB 161

BALLOT QUESTIONS (See ELECTIONS)

BANKS AND BANKING

      Checks, affiliation with depository institution required to sell or issue, SB 209

      Customer records, disclosure to Department of Health and Human Services, SB 529**

      Exchange facilitators, issuance of special license, SB 476**

      Exploitation of aged or vulnerable persons, reporting requirements, AB 87*

      Guardians, authority, SB 129**

      Incorporation, requirements, SB 537

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Out-of-state depository institution establishing or acquiring branch office in certain counties, applicability of laws, authority, AB 215**

      Public money, deposits, SB 511**

      Taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

BARBERS AND BARBERING

      Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board, State

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

      Schools, initial licensure, waiver of required number of instructors, AB 424**

BASEBALL (See also ATHLETIC FACILITIES; SPORTING EVENTS)

      Live entertainment tax exemption, AB 487**

      Stadium funding in Washoe County, authorized projects, SB 203**

BATTERY

      Aged or vulnerable victim, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Pregnant victim, additional penalties, SB 299, AB 521

      Unborn children, crimes against, SB 299

BATTLE MOUNTAIN AIRPORT AUTHORITY (See AIRPORT AUTHORITIES)

BEARS (See also HUNTING; WILDLIFE)

      Killing unlawfully, penalties, AB 573**

BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD, NEVADA

      Bicycle helmet safety standards, consultation, SB 207

BICYCLES

      Helmets, use by minors required, safety standards, penalties, SB 207

      Recreation areas, duties of certain users and operators, penalties, SB 195**

      Recreational trails, liability of landowners or trailbuilding organizations, SB 132*

      Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway, property owners encouraged to grant easements or access to land, SB 132

BIGHORN SHEEP (See also HUNTING; WILDLIFE)

      Horns, unlawful possession, AB 338

      Killing unlawfully, penalties, AB 573**

      Tags, application by certain persons prohibited, AB 111

BILLBOARDS

      Land use permits, review of advertising structure or placement as condition for issuance prohibited, AB 438

BIODIESEL FUEL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

BIRDS (See also WILDLIFE)

      Predatory birds, funding for control programs, AB 259

BIRTHS (See also HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Electronic birth registration system, appropriation, AB 206**

BLACKMAIL

      Sex offender community notification website, unlawful acts, AB 405

BLIND CENTER OF NEVADA

      Appropriation, AB 156, AB 471

BLIND PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

BLOOD TESTS

      DUI, admissibility of blood tests in criminal proceedings, SB 35**

      HIV testing, requirements, SB 266*, AB 443*

      Park rangers and certain peace officer employees, testing for hepatitis, appropriation, AB 89

      Paternity tests, SB 71, AB 90*, AB 498*

      Pregnant women and newborns, testing for HIV and other diseases, SB 266*

      Public employees performing certain duties, testing for exposure to contagious diseases, AB 294*

      Sexual offenses, testing of alleged perpetrators for disease, AB 194*

BOATS AND BOATING

      Certificate of ownership, transfer on death of owner, AB 176*

      Engine cut-off switches, prohibited acts, SB 306*

      Inner tubes, rafts and similar devices, duties of users and boating liveries, AB 13

      Minors, age requirement for wearing personal flotation device, AB 13*

      Operating under the influence

             Bail or release on own recognizance, restrictions, AB 8*

             Blood, breath or urine tests, admissibility in criminal proceedings, SB 35**

             Recreation areas, unlawful acts, SB 195**

      Recreation areas (See RECREATION AREAS)

      Vandalism, penalties, AB 14*

BOBCATS (See also WILDLIFE)

      Pelts, unlawful possession, AB 338

BODY SHOPS

      Estimates, statements and waivers, duties, penalty, AB 2*

      Licenses

             Class A certification, requirements, fees, AB 594*

             Denial, suspension or revocation, grounds, SB 452**, AB 2*, AB 393*

             Evidence of unfitness, AB 393*

             Rate survey, completion required for license renewal, AB 181**

             Verification by consumers, on-line method to be provided, AB 181**

      Motor vehicle insurers

             Ownership interest in body shop prohibited, AB 185

             Payments for repairs or replacement vehicles, requirements, AB 492

      Parts and accessories replaced, delivery to customer, AB 2*

      Rate survey, procedure, AB 181**

      Rebuilt, reconstructed or specially constructed vehicles, inspections, SB 452**

      Sign concerning rights of customers, display, AB 2*

      Vehicle identification numbers or marks, duties, prohibited acts, AB 141*

BOND ISSUES

      Capital improvement projects generally, SB 578**

      Cultural resources, preservation and promotion, SB 196**

      Highway construction projects, SB 577**, AB 595**

      Housing authorities, bonds issued pursuant to cooperative agreements, AB 350**

      Local improvement districts, authority, SB 498**

      Nevada System of Higher Education, financing of projects and facilities, SB 455**

      Parks and wildlife, extension of time to issue certain bonds, AB 554**

      School districts

             Maximum amount of bonds guaranteed by State Permanent School Fund, AB 554**, AB 615**

             Mitigation, school district funds for, use, AB 291

             Transfer of excess revenue to fund for capital projects, ballot question, AB 615**

      Tahoe Basin Environmental Improvement Program, SB 55**

      Toll roads and bridges, SB 392†, SB 574, AB 417, AB 583

      Unclaimed property, issues payable from revenues, SB 550

BONDS, SURETY

      Common interest community managers, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

      Escrow agents and agencies, SB 546

      Exchange facilitators, SB 476**

      Garagemen, SB 452**, AB 393*

      Issuers of instruments for transmission or payment of money, SB 537

      License plates, applications for design of special plates, AB 54**

      Mechanics’ and materialmen’s lien proceedings, requirements, SB 386

      Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees, SB 452*

      Notaries public, fee for recording, SB 131**

      Payroll service providers, SB 476

      Sales and use taxes, requirements for persons filing annual returns, AB 236**

      State Treasurer, appropriation for costs, AB 597

      Unclaimed property, persons agreeing to locate, deliver or recover, SB 375

BOULDER CITY (See also CITIES)

      Affordable housing, duties, AB 409, AB 439*

      Airport, creation of Clark County Airport Authority, AB 581

      Building codes

             Geographic area of applicability, SB 56**

             State Fire Marshal’s regulations, applicability, AB 529**

      Concealed firearms, registration requirements, SB 92*

      Election dates, charter amendment, SB 149

      Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

      Police department, sales tax for support of, SB 502*, AB 461*

      Regional planning commission and governing board, membership, AB 527

BOULDER CITY MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

      Property tax exemption, SB 196**

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

      Ready for Life through Project Learn program, appropriation, SB 388, SB 579**

BRANDS AND MARKS, ANIMALS

      Brand inspectors redesignated agricultural enforcement officers, SB 48

      Death of owner, transfer of ownership after, SB 486**

      Record of ownership, amendment, SB 486**

BRIBERY

      Petitions, prohibited acts, penalty, SB 78*, AB 604**

      Public purchasing employees, reports of certain inducements required, SB 307*

BRIDGES (See generally HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

BUDGET DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

BUILD NEVADA

      Construction-related educational programs, appropriation, AB 614

BUILDING CODES

      Clark County

             Geographic applicability of city codes, SB 56**

             State Fire Marshal’s regulations, applicability, AB 529**

      Conservation of resources and energy, amendment of codes to allow use of materials and technologies required, AB 184

      Manufactured buildings, adoption of national construction codes, AB 224**

      Rental units, effect of code violations, AB 195

      Unreinforced masonry buildings, seismic provision compliance, AB 326

BUILDING INSPECTORS

      Certificates, electronic renewal, fees, AB 365**

      Complaints against, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

      Construction Authority, Nevada, representation, SB 553

      Construction defects, qualifications of third-party inspectors, duties, SB 553

      Crimes, notice to Division of conviction of certain crimes, AB 562*

      School buildings in certain counties, duties, SB 499**

BUILDING OFFICIALS

      Nevada System of Higher Education, duties of Manager, AB 355

      Peace officer powers, SB 15

      Public Works Board, State

             Deputy manager for code enforcement and project compliance, service as building official for certain improvement projects, SB 387**

             Manager, service as building official for certain projects, SB 163*

      School buildings in certain counties, duties, SB 499**

      Subdivision of commercial or industrial buildings, approval of certificates, SB 84*

BUILDING PERMITS

      Affordable housing development, effect on permit fees, AB 439*

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

BURIAL SERVICE CONTRACTS

      Investigation of violations, authority of Commissioner, AB 161

      Prepaid contracts, definition, waiver of seller’s duty to provide security, AB 161*

BUSES

      Charter buses

             Department of Motor Vehicles, regulation, SB 107

             Exemption from regulation by Transportation Services Authority, SB 76, SB 364, AB 208, AB 429

             Public Utilities Commission, regulation, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Submission of schedules or tariffs by certain carriers, time for, SB 51, AB 429

      DUI (See also DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

             Drivers, criminal penalty, AB 584*

      General provisions (See MOTOR CARRIERS; MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Idling, time restrictions, penalty, AB 173

      Public transit systems (See PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS)

      School buses (See SCHOOL BUSES)

      Vandalism, penalties, AB 14*

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Consumer Affairs Division

             Body shops, duties, AB 2*

             Consumer Affairs Division Regulatory Fund, creation, SB 107

             Deceptive trade practices (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

             Failure to register with Division, imposition of fine, SB 18

             Garagemen

                   Enforcement of laws, duties, AB 393*

                   Public information program, duties, AB 2*

             Household goods, regulation of storage and transportation, SB 107

             Inspectors, peace officer powers, SB 107

             Integrated Consumer Affairs Tracking System, reversion of prior appropriation extended, SB 470**

             Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act, duties, SB 379

             Ombudsman of Consumer Affairs for Minorities, Office of, creation, AB 530, AB 629**

             Supplemental appropriation, AB 608**

             Unconscionable trade practices, duties, SB 538

      Financial Institutions, Division of

             Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

             Exchange facilitators, regulation, SB 476**

             Financial institutions, regulation, SB 537

             Investigative Account for Financial Institutions, sources, SB 476**

             Nontraditional mortgage loan products and practices, duties, AB 329**

             Payroll service providers, regulation, SB 476

             Resident agents of certain entities, regulation, SB 242**

             Sales of vehicles, duties relating to forms removed, SB 537

      Growth control measure adopted by local entity, receipt of report, SB 510

      Housing Division

             Affordable housing, duties, receipt of reports, AB 255, AB 439*, AB 603

             Employer-assisted housing programs, appropriation, AB 629**

             Energy conservation programs, duties, SB 437*, AB 341

             Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Regional Advisory Board of, representation, AB 408

             Payroll taxes, duties regarding employee housing assistance, AB 269

      Industrial Relations, Division of

             Advisory Council, meetings, AB 28*

             Mine health and safety, duties, AB 115**

      Insurance, Division of

             Body shops, duty to conduct rate survey removed, AB 181**

             Business entities licensed as insurance producers, notices, duties, AB 161*

             Consumer credit reports, duties regarding certain notice, AB 404*

             Dental care, organizations for, examinations, AB 161*

             Deputies, number, appointment, AB 161*

             Flood damage expenses, appropriation, AB 608

             Fraud reports, investigations, AB 523

             Guaranteed associations, duties, SB 403*

             Health care plans, program to provide information to public, duties, SB 552

             Health insurers, duties, AB 303*

             Insurance administrators, annual reports, duties, AB 161*

             Insurance Examination Fund, sources, use, AB 161*

             Investigations, authority, AB 161

             Legal services organizations, contracts for group insurance, duties, SB 500**

             Medical malpractice insurers, deadline for reports, contents, AB 161*

             Medical savings accounts, annual report from trustees, repeal, AB 161*

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, creation, duties, AB 619

             Prepaid limited health service organizations, examinations, AB 161*

             Public Employees’ Benefits Program, duties, receipt of reports, SB 544

             Warrantors of vehicle protection products, registration and regulation, SB 229

      Labor Commissioner (See LABOR COMMISSIONER)

      Manufactured Housing Division

             Closure, conversion or sale of park, receipt of notice, AB 304*, AB 477

             Inspector for Elko County, appropriation, AB 476

             National construction codes and standards, adoption, AB 224**

             Repairs to manufactured homes, duties, AB 304*

      Mortgage Lending, Division of

             Advisory Council abolished, SB 160

             Appeals hearings and continuing education, duties, SB 160

             Deeds of trust, enforcement of laws, SB 318

             Documents open to public inspection, AB 332

             Escrow agencies, duties, SB 546

             Investors, regulations, AB 375**

             Licensing examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Loans to mortgage personnel, regulations, AB 375**

             Mortgage agents, duties, SB 546, AB 375**, AB 440*

             Mortgage bankers, duties, SB 546, AB 375**

             Mortgage banking agents and mortgage loan servicers, duties, SB 318

             Mortgage brokers, duties, SB 546, AB 332, AB 375**, AB 440*

             Mortgage Lending Education and Research Fund, creation, use, SB 546

             Nontraditional mortgage loan products and practices, duties, AB 329**

             Regulatory costs, determinations regarding payment, SB 546

             Trust accounts for loan servicing fees, receipt of reports, AB 375

      Payroll tax deductions for qualified employee housing assistance, duties, AB 269

      Real Estate Division

             Administrative fines, authority, AB 562*

             Common-interest communities

                   Account for Common-Interest Communities, use, SB 362

                   Affidavits of violations, duties, SB 362

                   Investigations, time for completion, procedures, SB 362

                   Ombudsman (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES, OMBUDSMAN FOR OWNERS IN)

                   Training officers, employment, duties, SB 362

             Condominium hotels, duties, AB 431**

             Continuing education, duties, AB 562*

             Investigation of complaints, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

             Licenses, permits, certificates and registrations, duties, SB 310**, AB 365**, AB 562*

             Qualified intermediaries

                   Duties transferred, SB 476**

                   Notice of change in name or address, AB 366

             Quarterly reports to Legislative Counsel Bureau, duties, SB 310**

             Time shares, provisional sales agent’s license, duties, SB 477**

      Renewable energy, notice regarding certain new projects, AB 186

      Supplemental appropriation, AB 608**

      Taxicab Authority (See TAXICAB AUTHORITY)

      Transportation Services Authority (See TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY)

      Website to include link to Social Security Administration website, AB 383*

BUSINESS LICENSES

      Civil penalty in lieu of criminal for violation of licensing ordinance, AB 221

      Contested cases involving grant, denial or renewal of license, parties, AB 94**

      Foreign citizens, restrictions on issuance, AB 451

      Public utilities

             LP gas utilities, exemption from limit on fees, SB 145**

             Personal wireless service providers, deposit of license fees, AB 122**

             Reduction and prospective elimination of fees, SB 246

             Video service providers, AB 526**

      State license

             Common-interest communities, applicability of laws, SB 436†, AB 396†, AB 499

             Employment of unauthorized aliens, effect, AB 171, AB 383*

             Number of employees, quarterly reports required, SB 102

             Penalty and interest for failure to pay certain licensing fees, SB 503**

             Rate reduced, period of licensure, SB 102

BUSINESS TAX

      Abatement of taxes

             Audits of businesses, disclosure of reports, SB 437**, AB 186**

             Businesses investing in university research programs, requirements, AB 356

             Health savings accounts, contributions by employers, SB 262, SB 528

      Appeals, procedure relating to closed hearings, SB 448, AB 433**

      Credits for employee housing assistance provided by employer, AB 269

      Deductions

             Apprenticeship programs, payments by employer, AB 252

             Day care provided to children, payments by employer, SB 211

             Health insurance or health benefit plans, payments by employer, AB 231

             Housing assistance, value of assistance provided by employer, AB 269

             Pension plans, payments by employer, AB 252

             Public schools, value of cash or property donated by employer, AB 243

      Financial institutions, applicability, SB 233†, AB 82, AB 414

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Mortgage brokers, applicability, AB 290

      Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

      Prospective increase repealed, SB 233, AB 628**

      Reduction of tax, AB 588

BUSINESS TRUSTS

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Custodian of ledger or statement, duties regarding, AB 25*

      Foreign trusts, annual statements, penalty for noncompliance, AB 371

      Ownership records, maintenance, penalty for noncompliance, AB 25*

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Reinstatement, relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

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CABLE SERVICES (See TELEVISION—Video service providers)

CALIENTE, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Charter amendments

             Canvass of election returns, time for, AB 570*

             Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, SB 13

             Television franchises, repeal, AB 526**

      Road repair, appropriation, SB 271, SB 579**

CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SUPER SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

      Legislative study of long-range mass transit alternatives, SCR 43

CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER

      Appropriation for acquisition and maintenance of exhibits, SB 215, SB 579**

CAMERAS

      Red-light cameras, pilot program authorized, penalties, SB 61, AB 497

      Testimony, use of simultaneous audiovisual transmission, SB 35**

      Video voyeurism, prohibited acts, SB 10*

CAMPAIGN PRACTICES

      Advertisements, mandatory inclusion of identity of person paying for publication eliminated, SB 548*

      Advocacy concerning ballot questions

             Compensation to petition circulators, restrictions, disclosures, AB 604**, AB 606

             Contributions and expenditures, reports, requirements, AB 322*, AB 604**

             Disclosure via Internet in lieu of reports, requirements, SB 371

             Registration, requirement, AB 80*, AB 322†, AB 606

             Resident agent, appointment required, AB 604**

             Statements of organization, filing, AB 604**

      Advocacy of election or defeat of particular candidate, disclosure of compensation received, SB 548*, AB 450

      Business entities, registration and reporting requirements, AB 80*

      Candidate defined, AB 517**

      Common-interest communities, conditions for display of signs, SB 362

      Contributions

             Advocates for or against ballot questions, reports, AB 322*, AB 604**

             Business entities, reports, AB 80*

             Candidates, contents of reports, SB 144

             Disclosure via Internet in lieu of reports, requirements, SB 371

             Disposal of unspent contributions through trust for public purpose, AB 109

             Filing, when reports deemed filed, SB 494

             Legal defense funds, limitations, SB 425**, AB 605

             Limited-liability companies, disclosures to candidates, SB 144

             Lobbyists of Executive Department, prohibited contributions, AB 142

             Nevada Ethics in Government Law, gift excludes contributions, AB 312

             Number of reports required, period of coverage, SB 494

             Petition circulators, duty to report removed, AB 604**

             Solicitation or acceptance by public officers, restrictions, SB 425**, AB 335†, AB 605

      Expenditures

             Advocates for or against ballot questions, reports, AB 322*, AB 604**

             Business entities, reports, AB 80*

             Disclosure via Internet in lieu of reports, requirements, SB 371

             Filing, when reports deemed filed, SB 494

      Internet, posting of information, AB 335

      Legal defense funds

             Inclusion as political purpose, SB 425**

             Requirements for establishment, reports, penalties, SB 425**, AB 605

      Limited-liability companies

             Contributions to candidates, disclosures, SB 144

             Registration and reporting requirements, AB 80*

CAMPGROUNDS

      Memberships in campgrounds, licensees

             Complaints against, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

             Crimes, notice to Division of certain convictions, AB 562*

             Permits, electronic renewal, fees, AB 365**

      Recreation areas (See RECREATION AREAS)

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

CANCER

      Cervical cancer, vaccine to protect against, insurance coverage, SB 409**

      Chemotherapeutic substances, requirements to perform injections, AB 385*

      Drug Donation Program, establishment required, SB 5

      Keaton Raphael Memorial, appropriation, SB 561, SB 579**

      Nevada Cancer Institute, appropriation, SB 443**

      Prostate cancer screening, insurance coverage, SB 113, SB 409**

      Skin cancer educational program, establishment, AB 78

      Tanning establishments, regulation, AB 238

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (See also PUBLIC WORKS)

      Boulder City Veterans’ Home, construction of central dining room, AB 607**

      General capital improvements legislation, SB 578**

      Order of expenditures of money received by State Public Works Board, SB 387**

      University System (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

      Stay of execution by Governor’s reprieve, AB 192**

CAPITOL COMPLEX

      Legislative Building (See LEGISLATURE)

      Supreme Court property, administration and control, AB 572

CAR SEATS (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

      Accountability reports, contents, AB 131**

      Build Nevada, appropriation for construction-related programs, AB 614

      Career and Technical Education Month, designation, ACR 7

      Gift Fund for Career and Technical Education, name change, application for grants, appropriation, AB 151

      High school programs for college credit, expansion urged, ACR 6

      Joint facilities or projects, acquisition by school districts, AB 131**

      Las Vegas, authority to provide employment and training programs, AB 514**

      School districts, appropriation, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, STATE BOARD FOR

      Duties generally, SB 540

      Education, Department of, duties, SB 540

      Gift Fund for Career and Technical Education, grants, duties, AB 151

      Name change, SB 540

      Superintendent of Public Instruction, oversight, SB 540

CARLIN, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Canvass of election returns, time for, charter amendment, AB 570*

      General municipal election, time for, charter amendment, SB 121**

      Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, charter amendment, SB 13

      Television franchises, repeal, charter amendment, AB 526**

CARSON CITY (See also CITIES; COUNTIES)

      Bond issues, investment and reinvestment of proceeds, AB 615**

      Charter amendments

             Mayor Pro Tempore, duties, SB 447**

             Merit Personnel System, exemptions, SB 447**

             Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, SB 13

             Telecommunication service, franchise, AB 518**

             Television franchises, repeal, AB 526**

             Water service, powers, SB 447

      County fire protection districts, inclusion of territory, SB 288**

      County motor vehicle fuel tax, use of proceeds, SB 147**

      Fire Marshal, State, authority restricted, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Mayor and supervisors, salary increase, SB 516**

      State Public Defender, assessment for services, SB 576**

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Board of Trustees, televising of meetings, report, AB 267**

CARSON WATER SUBCONSERVANCY DISTRICT (See also IRRIGATION DISTRICTS)

      Newlands Project, applicability of water rights laws, AB 453

CATS (See PETS)

CATTLE (See LIVESTOCK)

CELL PHONES (See also TELEPHONE)

      Minors, prohibition against use of cell phone while driving, exception, AB 124

CEMETERIES

      Demonstrations held in or near, restrictions, penalty, SB 29, AB 159

      Vandalism, penalty, AB 14*

      Veteran burials, preparation of register, AB 134

      Veterans’ cemeteries (See VETERANS)

CEMETERY SERVICE CONTRACTS

      Prepaid contracts, definition, waiver of seller’s duty to provide security, AB 161*

CERTIFIED MEDICATION AIDES

      Regulation, prohibited acts, AB 187

CERVICAL CANCER (See also CANCER)

      Insurance coverage for vaccine to protect against, SB 409**

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER

      Appropriation, SB 440, SB 579**

CHANCERY COURTS

      Legislative study of feasibility of implementation, SCR 47, ACR 35

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

CHARTER AMENDMENTS (See specific city)

CHARTER BUSES (See BUSES)

CHECK-CASHING SERVICES

      Armed Forces personnel and dependents, unlawful acts, SB 259, AB 440*

      Cashing check for less than face value of check, restrictions, SB 537

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Repayment plans, requirements, SB 537

      Resident agents, duties, regulation, SB 242**

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

CHECKS

      Sales or issuance, affiliation with depository institution required, SB 209

CHEERLEADING

      Safety and coaching standards, adoption, AB 386**

CHEMICALS (See also HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Controlled substances manufacture, unlawful acts, AB 148**, AB 150

      Lithium or sodium metal, prohibited acts, AB 148**, AB 150

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 137*

CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION ACT, UNIFORM

      Adoption, AB 15*

CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT

      Alcohol or drug abuse by caregiver, evidence of neglect, SB 8

      Area Health Education Center of Southern Nevada, prevention program, appropriation, SB 566, SB 579**

      Clinical professional counselors, duties, SB 543

      Criminal proceedings, admissibility of statement of child under age 10, AB 237

      Death or near fatality of child

             Child Welfare Specialist, duties, AB 305, AB 629**

             District attorneys, duties, AB 263

             Grand jury, indictment by, AB 263

             Information on reports and investigations, disclosure, AB 261**, AB 263*

             Investigations by child welfare agencies, AB 263*

             Legislative Auditor, review of certain information, AB 261**

             Reports to child welfare agencies or law enforcement agencies, duties of agencies, AB 263*

             Review teams, appointment, oversight, meetings, penalty for release of confidential information, AB 263*

      Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

      Investigations

             Agencies which provide child welfare services, duties, AB 263*

             Interview of victim’s siblings authorized, AB 263*

             Missing children subject of investigation, disclosure of information concerning, AB 261**, AB 263

      Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, duties, SB 170

      Legislative Committee on Health, Welfare, Safety and Protection of Children, duties, AB 305

      Murder, acts constituting first degree murder, AB 58

      Protective custody

             Child care institutions

                   Licensure and regulation, AB 188, AB 507*

                   Placement of child under certain age, restrictions, AB 147*

             Domestic violence protective order may include support of child placed in protective custody, AB 194*

             Group shelters, placement of children under age 6 prohibited, AB 147

             Hearing on protective custody, determinations of court, AB 147*

             Missing children in protective custody, disclosure of information concerning, AB 261**, AB 263

             Out-of-state placement of certain children, inspection of facilities, AB 507*

             Performance audits of governmental and private facilities with custody of children, AB 305, AB 629**

             Placement of child without consent of person responsible for child’s welfare, procedure, SB 356*

      Protective orders for children, penalty for violation, SB 34**, AB 416, AB 510**

      Reports

             Arbitrators, duties, penalty, AB 571

             Clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselors, duties, AB 424**

             Clinical professional counselors, duties, SB 543, AB 424**

             Private professional guardians, duties, AB 522

             Requirement, disclosure of information, AB 261**, AB 263*

      Sexual abuse (See SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD)

      Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, proclamation, AB 48**

      Statewide Central Registry, receipt of reports, AB 263*

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

CHILD CARE

      Complaints, facilities to receive summary and report, public inspection, AB 283*

      Employers providing day care to children of employees, deductions from payroll taxes, SB 211

      Ethel-Willia, appropriation to provide care, AB 620

      Firearms or other dangerous weapons, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 354*

      Foundation for Positively Kids, appropriation, SB 445

      Institutions providing care and shelter, licensure and regulation, AB 188, AB 507*

      Program for Child Care and Development, drug testing of recipients required, exceptions, AB 86

      Records of facilities, maintenance and inspection, penalty, AB 283*

      Sex offenders, prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

CHILD CUSTODY

      Child Abduction Prevention Act, adoption, AB 15*

      Child care facilities with physical custody of children pursuant to court order, requirements, AB 188, AB 507*

      Child support, recovery by physical custodian of child, AB 596**

      Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

      Domestic violence includes acts against custodian appointed for offender’s minor child, AB 194*

      Grandparents, order of preference for custody of child, AB 52

      Protective custody (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES

      Parentage adjudication, procedures, SB 71

      Termination of parental rights, procedures related to putative fathers, SB 67, SB 71

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

      Luring a child, acts constituting, AB 69, AB 72*

      Murder in first degree, prior conviction as aggravating circumstance, AB 405

      Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

CHILD-RESTRAINT DEVICES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

CHILD SUPPORT

      Arrearages

             Hearings regarding enforcement of support, requirements, AB 520*

             Programs to resolve issues relating to employment of responsible parent, order for participation, AB 520*

      Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

      Domestic violence protective order may include child support order, AB 194*

      Health care coverage, requirement, AB 596**

      Interstate Family Support Act, procedures, SB 77*

      Judicial masters, authority, AB 520*

      Medical support, requirement, AB 596**

      Recovery by physical custodian, AB 596**

      Welfare and Supportive Services, Division of

             Actions taken by Division, applicability of laws, AB 498*

             Collection fees authorized, restrictions, AB 596**

             Hearings regarding enforcement of support, requirements, AB 520*

             Program for support of dependent children, duties, reports, AB 536*

      Withholdings by employers, electronic transfer of certain payments, SB 517*

CHILD VISITATION

      Grandparents and great-grandparents of child, visitation rights, SB 204

CHILD WELFARE

      Institutions providing care and shelter, licensure and regulation, AB 188, AB 507*

      Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, creation, SB 170

      Legislative Committee on Health, Welfare, Safety and Protection of Children, creation, duties, AB 305

      Maintenance and special services, establishment of standards for receipt of federal money, AB 263*

CHILD WELFARE SERVICES, AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE

      Abuse or neglect of children (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Failure to comply with federal or state laws, regulations, plans or policies, reports, penalties, AB 263*

      Foster care (See also FOSTER CARE)

             Contracts with private entities to regulate, authority, AB 292

             Recruitment, training and licensing of providers, assistance, SB 399**

      Performance audit, AB 293, AB 305, AB 629**

      School attendance councils, representation, AB 485**

      Termination of parental rights, procedures related to putative fathers, SB 67, SB 71

      Training, technical assistance and quality improvement, funding, AB 263*

CHILDREN (See MINORS)

CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION (See also JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Cigarettes or tobacco, unlawful acts by minors, SB 14

      Nevada’s Safe Place, appropriation, AB 629**

      Truancy (See TRUANCY)

CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

      Appropriation, AB 168

      Congress and Governor urged to ensure timely reauthorization, SJR 6

      Electronic application system, adoption, SB 311

      Health maintenance organizations contracting for managed care program, duties, SB 552

      Hospital liens, restrictions, AB 247

      Medical records sent electronically, governing law, SB 536*

      Primary insurance providers for recipients, verification, study, SB 59

      Recovery of certain costs, procedures, liability, SB 529**

CHINESE WORKERS’ MUSEUM OF AMERICA

      Appropriation, SB 446, SB 579**

CHIROPRACTORS

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Certificate of good standing, fee for issuance, SB 23

      Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada

             Continuing education, review fees, SB 23

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Incidental services, fees, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

             Orders, requirement to record certain orders eliminated, SB 19**

      Continuing education requirements, fees, SB 19†, AB 108

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Licensure or certification

             Biennial renewal, qualifications, fees, SB 19**

             Certificates of good standing, fee, SB 19**

             Reinstatement, procedures, fees, SB 19**

             Written verification of license to practice, fee, SB 23

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, AB 468*

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

      Treatment and research facility, appropriation, AB 316

CHURCHES (See RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS)

CHURCHILL COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Special governmental services tax, reduction and prospective elimination, SB 323

      Tenth Judicial District, creation, boundaries, AB 246

CIGARETTES (See also TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Anti-tobacco programs, funding, SB 541, AB 182**

      Delivery sales, regulation, AB 586

      Kick Butts Day in Nevada designated, ACR 17

      Minors, prohibited acts, citations, penalties, SB 14

      Self-service displays, prohibition against sale of cigarettes, AB 586*

      Signs, display of notice by retailers regarding sale to minors, AB 586*

      Taxation

             Appeals, procedures, SB 448, AB 433**

             Legislative study, SCR 42

             Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

CIP LEGISLATION

      Contents, SB 578**

CITATIONS

      Contractors, violations, penalty for failure to comply with citation, SB 279**

      Minors, citation authorized for tobacco-related offenses, procedures, SB 14

      Traffic offenses (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

CITIES

      Actions against (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

      Airports, lease of property, SB 320*, AB 289*, AB 462**

      Annexation (See ANNEXATION)

      Attainable housing, planning and development, AB 255

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Boulder City (See BOULDER CITY)

      Building departments, duties concerning schools, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Caliente (See CALIENTE, CITY OF)

      Carlin (See CARLIN, CITY OF)

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Children

             Child care institutions, licensure by local agencies restricted, AB 188, AB 507*

             Immunization, duties, appropriation, SB 349

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Easements (See EASEMENTS)

      Elko (See ELKO, CITY OF)

      Emergency management (See EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

      Fernley (See FERNLEY, CITY OF)

      Fire departments (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

      Franchises (See FRANCHISES)

      Gaming licenses, issuance, SB 212, AB 248

      Group homes, duties, reports to Health Division, AB 463*

      Henderson (See HENDERSON, CITY OF)

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Las Vegas (See LAS VEGAS, CITY OF)

      Limousines, regulation, SB 107

      Mesquite (See MESQUITE, CITY OF)

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

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Personal identifying information, duties, AB 600*

      Police departments (See POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Property

             Affordable housing development, sale, lease or donation of land for, AB 439*

             Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

             Conveyance to State, AB 462**

             Owned outside of city boundaries, payments in lieu of taxes, AB 441

             Sales and leases, procedures, SB 320*, SB 512, AB 289*, AB 462**

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Redevelopment (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

      Reno (See RENO, CITY OF)

      Rural Land Use Planner, assistance, SB 484

      Solid waste disposal (See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL)

      Sparks (See SPARKS, CITY OF)

      Taxicab industry, regulation, SB 107

      Theme park districts, creation authorized, AB 598

      Toll roads and bridges, SB 392, AB 417, AB 583

      Traffic control (See also TRAFFIC CONTROL)

             Automated enforcement systems, use, reports, SB 61, AB 497

             Multi-lane highways, duties, AB 118

             Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

             Red lights, certain ordinances prohibited, SB 206*

      Wells (See WELLS, CITY OF)

      Yerington (See YERINGTON, CITY OF)

CITY ATTORNEYS

      Ballot questions, arguments for and against, certain duties removed, AB 516*

      Generally (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Reno and Sparks, appointment, removal, AB 570

CITY CLERKS

      Election duties (See ELECTIONS)

      Financial disclosure statements, duties, AB 335

      Generally (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

CITY COUNCILS

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Carlin, election of members, SB 121**

      Clark County, election of members in cities within, SB 149

      General provisions (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Las Vegas, powers, election, SB 149, SB 352**, AB 514**

      North Las Vegas, duties, election, SB 149, SB 352**

      School board decisions, veto power of council, SB 305

      Wells, election of members, SB 122**

CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX

      Appeals, procedure relating to closed hearings, SB 448, AB 433**

      Distribution of supplemental tax, SB 153, SB 510

      General provisions (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

CITY MAYORS

      Carlin, election, SB 121**

      Carson City, vacancy, succession, SB 447**

      Clark County, election of officers in cities within, SB 149

      General provisions (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Las Vegas, election, salary, vacancies, SB 149, AB 514

      Wells, election, SB 122**

CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (See also specific officers)

      Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      Discrimination based on inability to converse in language other than English prohibited, SB 325

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Former officer or employee, acceptance of employment with certain business, prohibition, SB 307*, SB 495

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, service on committee of, SB 90**

      Identity theft by

             Penalty for multiple violations or certain financial loss, SB 155, AB 428*

             Victim authorized to bring action for damages, AB 114*

      Lobbying (See also LOBBYING)

             Regulation of persons who lobby elected officers, AB 335

      Personal information submitted to agencies, confidentiality, liability, AB 600*

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

CITY TREASURERS

      Generally (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Las Vegas, appointment, duties, AB 514**

CIVIL ACTIONS (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

CIVIL PROCESS

      Landlords of residential units, service of process on, AB 195*

      Motor vehicles towed from certain property, service on property owner, AB 489**

      Peace officers, service on, AB 50

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

CIVIL RIGHTS

      Acquittal by reason of insanity, restoration of rights, SB 380†, AB 193*, AB 369

      Mental health facilities, clients, SB 531

CLARK COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Affordable housing, duties, AB 409, AB 439*

      Air pollution control board

             Maximum amount of money retainable from administrative penalties, SB 60

             Schools, approval of spending plan for administrative penalties, SB 60**

      Airport system, creation of Clark County Airport Authority, AB 581

      Automobile Theft  Advisory Commission, creation urged, ACR 36

      Aviation Department, authority to approve certain claims for refunds, AB 139**

      Building codes

             Geographic applicability of city codes, SB 56**

             State Fire Marshal’s regulations, applicability, AB 529**

      Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada, appropriation, AB 501, AB 502, AB 553

      Concealed firearms, registration requirements, SB 92*

      District Attorney, member of Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

      District courts (See DISTRICT COURTS—Eighth Judicial District)

      Electric resistance for heating spaces, restrictions on installation removed, AB 184

      Environmental and land-use issues, bistate commission to study, AB 447

      Fair board (See LAS VEGAS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY)

      Family Services, Department of, representation on advisory committee to study use of methamphetamine, SCR 8

      Federal lands, authority to apply for and accept certain land rights, AB 139**

      Fire Marshal, State, authority restricted, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Fort Mohave Valley Development Law, powers and responsibilities, SB 301**

      Foster homes, authority to contract with private entity to regulate, AB 292

      Gaming, issuance of nonrestricted licenses to certain establishments, SB 212

      Group homes, minimum distance between, AB 463*

      Health facilities, duties concerning nursing services, AB 458

      Highways, funding of projects, SB 574, SB 577**, AB 595**

      Hospitals

             County hospital, management procedures, reports, SB 533

             Emergency services, waiting times, duties, SB 244**

             Nurse staffing requirements, submission of plans to Health Division, AB 458

             University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, audit, SB 533

      Justice courts, appointment of deputy marshals, AB 139**

      Marriage certificates, filing with county clerk, SB 419**

      Marriage licenses, required locations for issuance, AB 406*

      Medical services for uninsured working residents, appropriation, SB 579**

      Mental Health Court, appropriation, AB 629**

      Naming rights to certain facilities, authority to sell, use of fees, SB 497**

      Nellis Dunes, conveyance to County for vehicle recreation park urged, SJR 18

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, Sheriff as member, AB 619

      Outdoor recreation plan, development, SB 376, SB 579**

      Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

      Police departments, sales tax for support of, SB 502*, AB 461*

      Public transit

             Accidents, private operators to submit report to Legislature, SB 482

             Construction of benches, shelters and transit stops, SB 417**

      Public works, reports and meetings on employee demographics, AB 219

      Recyclable material, pilot program to collect and separate, AB 178*

      Regional facilities for detention of children, financial support, SB 249

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Room tax, use of proceeds for transportation projects, SB 574

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community, duties, SB 352**

      Terrorism Early Warning Fusion Center, appropriation, AB 346

      Theme parks

             Districts, creation authorized, financing, AB 598

             Tax increment areas authorized, AB 598

      Truck routes, creation of regional advisory committee, SB 450**

      West Las Vegas Strip Residential Rezoning Act, SB 363

CLARK COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY

      Creation, AB 581

CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

      Appropriation, SB 254, SB 443**

CLARK COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX ACT OF 2005

      Change in rate of tax, date of imposition, SB 502*

      Construction of improvements to real property, refund of tax imposed on personal property used for, SB 502*

      Expenditures by governing bodies, reports, legislative review, AB 461*

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Air pollution violations, use of administrative penalties, reports, SB 60**

      Alternative schedule for professional development authorized, SB 151**

      Athletic activities and sports, imposition of fees for participation, SB 284

      Board of Trustees, televising of meetings, report, AB 267**

      Buildings, grounds and equipment, use by certain organizations, adoption of policies, AB 392

      Deconsolidation

             Legislative study, appropriation, SB 223

             Transfer of prior appropriation, AB 484

      Empowerment schools, establishment, SB 238**

      English proficiency, pilot program for pre-kindergartners, duties, AB 395, AB 553

      Greater Las Vegas After-School All-Stars, appropriation, AB 503, AB 553

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Performance pay and enhanced compensation program, grants, duties, AB 280

      Public requests for action, duties, AB 434

      Regional training programs, funding, duties, AB 553

      Teacher advocacy and school climate, creation of office, AB 459

      Testing of pupils, reports, SB 110**

      Truancy Court Diversion Project, appropriation, SB 397

CLARK COUNTY WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Moapa Valley Wastewater Treatment System, appropriation, AB 430

CLERGY

      Legislative services, compensation, SCR 49

CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS, COMMITTEE ON

      Creation, duties, SB 326

COLLATERAL SOURCE RULE

      Personal injury or wrongful death, evidence of amount previously paid or reimbursed, AB 347

COLLECTION AGENCIES

      Action against debtor

             Prohibited acts after expiration of applicable statute of limitations, AB 88

             Venue, AB 88

      Applicability of laws, SB 537

      Attorneys at law, applicability of collection agency law, SB 537, AB 47*

      Certificates of exemption, issuance, SB 537

      Disputed debts, requirements, AB 88

      Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, effect of violations, AB 88, AB 127**

      Foreign entities, licensing or registration, authorized activities, SB 159, AB 127*

      Hospitals, procedures for collection of delinquent payments, AB 127**, AB 247*

      Licensure, qualifications, SB 159, AB 127*

      Managers, duties, SB 537

      Multiple debts owed by debtor, requirements when single payment made, AB 88

      Notice to debtor, requirements, AB 88†, AB 127**

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Telephone calls, one-party consent to recording, AB 127**

      Verification of debt, procedure, AB 88†, AB 127**

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

      Local government employees (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      State employees, SB 428, SB 429, AB 601, AB 602

COLLEGES, PRIVATE (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

COLLEGES, PUBLIC (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION OF NEVADA

      Fort Mohave Valley Development Account, use, appropriation, SB 301

      Fort Mohave Valley Development Law, duties transferred, SB 301**

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, duties, SB 267**

COMMERCIAL PAPER

      Municipalities, issuance of securities in form of commercial paper, AB 415**

COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES

      Assessments

             Funding plan, assessments authorized, SB 362, SB 436†, AB 396††, AB 499

             Tax-exempt property, assessment prohibited, SB 436, AB 396††

      Audit or review of financial statements, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

      Books and records, exemptions from right to inspect, SB 436†, AB 396††

      Business license, state, applicability of laws, SB 436†, AB 396†, AB 499

      Clark County, construction and installation of public transit benches, shelters or transit stops, requirements, SB 417**

      Collection agency laws, applicability, SB 537

      Common elements

             Bids solicited for projects to be opened during executive board meeting, AB 11

             Maintenance and replacement, notice of association responsibilities, AB 396††

             Property tax assessment, AB 209**, AB 210

             Unit owners, authority to change appearance of property near unit, AB 396††

      Construction penalties, automatic appeals, stay until Commission review, SB 362

      Converted building reserve deficit, definition, SB 436†, AB 396††

      Converted buildings, requirements, AB 195*

      Declarations, amendment procedure, SB 235

      District court action to challenge fees or penalties authorized, SB 362

      Eminent domain, exercise of powers prohibited, SB 362

      Executive boards

             Attorneys, prohibited acts involving gifts, return of gift, SB 483

             Bids on projects, opening, AB 11

             Contracts by member of board to provide financial services to association prohibited, AB 396††

             Election of members

                   Delegates or representatives to vote, restrictions on use, SB 436, AB 396††

                   Disclosures by candidates, requirements, SB 436†, AB 396††, AB 499

                   Election districts for large associations authorized, procedures, SB 235

                   Nominations equal to or less than number to be elected, effect, SB 436†, AB 396†, AB 499

                   Publications to include differing viewpoints, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

                   Rights of candidates, SB 362

                   Term of office, AB 396

             Financial information, time for review, SB 436†, AB 396††, AB 499

             Fines, restrictions on participation in hearings by board members, SB 436†, AB 396††

             Meetings, procedures, SB 362, SB 436†, AB 396††, AB 499

             Prohibited acts, SB 362, AB 396††

             Removal of members, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

             Sanctions imposed by, requirements for protection of unit owners, SB 362

             Voting

                   Ethical requirements, SB 436, AB 11, AB 396††

                   Supermajority vote, authority to require for actions of board, SB 235

      Fines

             Automatic appeals for fines exceeding $5,000, SB 362

             Hearing or voting related to fines, restrictions on participation by board members, SB 436†, AB 396††

             Imposition, requirements, SB 362

             Notice to unit owners, written confirmation of payment, SB 436†, AB 396††

             Payments without instructions, application, SB 436†, AB 396††

             Radar guns, use as basis of fine prohibited, SB 436, AB 396††

             Vehicles, authority to impose fines, restrictions, SB 362, AB 396††

             Violations affecting health, safety or welfare of community manager, SB 436†, AB 396

      Governing documents

             Conflicts with state law, effect, SB 362

             Enforcement, waiver or refusal prohibited, SB 362

             Violation by tenant or guest (See Violations, this heading)

      Liens, foreclosure procedures, right of redemption, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

      Managers

             Attorneys, prohibited acts involving gifts, return of gift, SB 483

             Certificates, electronic renewal, fees, AB 365**

             Complaints against, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

             Courses of instruction, availability, SB 362

             Crimes, notice to Division of conviction of certain crimes, AB 562*

             Health, safety or welfare of manager, violation affecting, imposition of fine, SB 436†, AB 396

             Prohibited acts, SB 362

             Security requirements, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

             Temporary certificates, issuance, regulations, SB 436†, AB 396††

      Mediation or arbitration of claims, provisions repealed, SB 362

      Officers of association, qualifications, prohibited acts, SB 362

      Ombudsman (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES, OMBUDSMAN FOR OWNERS IN)

      Operating account of association, requirements for withdrawals, SB 436, AB 396††

      Parking, regulations, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††, AB 499

      Parole and probation officers, access for supervision purposes, SB 33

      Political signs, display, SB 362

      Property tax

             Assessments against tax-exempt property prohibited, SB 436, AB 396††

             Common elements defined for purposes of assessment, AB 209**, AB 210

             Community unit defined, AB 209**

             Green buildings (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

             Taxable value of parcels, determination, AB 209**

      Publications, contents to include differing viewpoints, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

      Radar guns, use as basis of fine or penalty prohibited, AB 396††

      Real estate, determination whether common-interest community, factors, SB 362, AB 396††

      Rental agreements, void provisions, SB 362

      Reserve study specialists

             Complaints against, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

             Crimes, notice to Division of conviction of certain crimes, AB 562*

             Permits, electronic renewal, fees, AB 365**

             Registration, requirements, exemption, SB 436, AB 396††

      Reserves, when deemed adequately funded, SB 436†, AB 396††

      Sales of units

             Foreclosures, procedures, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

             Purchase or reservation of unit, deposits placed in escrow, SB 436, AB 396††

             Unit owner, restrictions on fees charged to, AB 396††

      Senior complexes, issuance of work cards, procedures, AB 352*

      Transient commercial use of unit, applicability of laws, AB 11

      Unit owners

             Authority to rent or lease unit, notice requirements, prohibitions, AB 396††

             Common elements, authority to change appearance of property near unit, AB 396††

             Drought tolerant landscaping in owner’s yard authorized, SB 362

             Improvements or alterations, authority, approval by association, SB 362

             Meetings, procedures, SB 362

             Retaliation against, prohibited acts, SB 362

             Sale of unit (See Sales of units, this heading)

             Sanctions imposed against, protections, SB 362

             Solar or wind energy systems, enforceability of restrictions, SB 362, AB 396††

             Violations and fines, notice required, SB 436†, AB 396††

             Voting on behalf of owner by certain persons, SB 235, SB 436, AB 396††

      Utilities

             Interruption of service for nonpayment, procedures, SB 362, AB 396††

             Service vehicles, parking, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

             Tariffs, rules and standards of public utilities, compliance requirements, SB 436, AB 396††

      Vehicles

             Fines for certain violations, restrictions, SB 362, AB 396††

             Motorcycles, restrictions on operation prohibited, SB 436, AB 396††

             Regulations, restrictions, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††, AB 499

             Service vehicles, parking, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

             Speeding, use of radar gun as basis for penalty prohibited, SB 436, AB 396††

      Violations

             Actions against association, payment of attorney’s fees, SB 362

             Executive board hearings, protections for owners, SB 362

             Fines (See Fines, this heading)

             Investigations by Division, extension of time for completing, SB 362

             Managers, violations affecting health, safety or welfare of, SB 436†, AB 396

             Mediation or arbitration of claims, procedures repealed, SB 362

             Notice to unit owner required, SB 436†, AB 396††

             Private ombudsmen, use to resolve complaints authorized, procedures, AB 399

COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES, COMMISSION ON

      Attorney’s fees prohibited in matters brought before Commission, SB 362

      Community managers, duties, SB 436, AB 396††

      Condominium hotels, duties, AB 431**

      Courses of instruction for members, SB 362

      Fees for support of Commission

             Recovery of fees and penalties imposed in error, SB 362

             Reduction, AB 399

      Financial statements of association, audit or review, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

      Fines and penalties, appeals, SB 362

      Foreclosure of liens against units, approval, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396

      Hearing officers, appointment, SB 362

COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES, OMBUDSMAN FOR OWNERS IN

      Condominium hotels, duties, AB 431**

      Fees imposed for support of, SB 362, AB 399

      Private ombudsmen, licensure and regulation, AB 399

      Violations, duties, SB 362

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (See DISEASES)

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA

      Appropriation, AB 501, AB 502, AB 553

COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS (See TELEVISION—Video service providers)

COMMUNITY COLLEGES (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS

      Name of organization, exemption from prohibition on use of word trust, AB 423*

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Allocation of tax revenue to redevelopment agencies, exclusion of school levies, SB 234

      Attainable housing (See ATTAINABLE HOUSING)

      Contracts for certain projects, exemption from certain laws, SB 234

      North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, review of activities, reports, SB 200**

      Programs for depressed and blighted areas urged, ACR 9

      Redevelopment plans, termination dates for certain plans, SB 200**

      Tax increment areas, allocation of revenue to redevelopment agencies, AB 527

      Taxable property, request for reconsideration or appeal of reduction in assessed valuation, AB 527

COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PENALTY OR RESTITUTION

      Child-restraint devices, failure to properly secure child, AB 64*

      Graffiti violations, AB 14*, AB 81, AB 180

      Habitual truants, SB 397

      Monetary contributions in lieu of service, court may order, SB 216

      Speed contests on public highways, unlawful acts, SB 43*

      Tobacco-related offenses by minors, SB 14

      Traffic violations by minor, liability of parent or guardian, SB 293*

COMPACTS WITH OTHER STATES

      Concealed firearms permits, reciprocity agreements, AB 268

      Juveniles, Interstate Compact on, appropriation for support, AB 628**

      Nurse Licensure Compact, ratification, SB 412

      President, Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, enactment, AB 384

COMPLEMENTARY INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

      Consumer Access to Health Care Services Act, adoption, SB 360, SB 395

      Homeopathy (See HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE)

      Legislative study, SB 432**

      Regulation of practice, SB 360, SB 395, SB 432

      Screening practice, creation authorized, duties, SB 413

COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT, DIVISION OF (See MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF)

COMPUTER FORENSIC EXAMINERS

      Licensure and regulation, SB 410

COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

      Administration, Department of, appropriation, AB 206**

      Agriculture, State Department of, appropriation, AB 539**

      Archives and Records Division, appropriation, AB 551**

      Attorney General, Office of, appropriation, SB 191**, SB 467**

      Blind Center of Nevada, appropriation for computer recycling program, AB 471

      Budget Division, storage of work programs of state agencies, SB 518**

      Business and Industry, Department of, supplemental appropriation, AB 608**

      ComputerCorps, appropriation, AB 566

      Conservation and Natural Resources, State Department of, appropriation, SB 251**

      County assessors, financing of technology, AB 209**

      County clerks, financing of technology, SB 131**, SB 419**

      Cultural Affairs, Department of, appropriation, AB 551**

      Digital microwave project, prior appropriation extended, SB 456**

      E-Health Steering Committee, creation, appropriation, duties, SB 221

      Education, Department of, appropriation, SB 225, AB 204**

      Educational technology (See School districts, this heading)

      Electronic documents (See ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS)

      Executive agencies, adoption of efficiency program, AB 74

      Forensic examiners, licensure and regulation, SB 410

      Forestry conservation camps, appropriation, SB 251**

      Gaming Control Board, appropriation, AB 202**

      Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resources, Coordinator of, creation of position, SB 513

      Governor’s Office, appropriation, SB 186**

      Grants Management Advisory Committee, appropriation, AB 203**

      Health and Human Services, Department of, appropriation, AB 232†, AB 273**

      Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of, appropriation, AB 271**

      Health Division, appropriation, SB 458**

      Homeless Management Information System, funding, AB 255

      Integrated Consumer Affairs Tracking System, reversion of prior appropriation extended, SB 470**

      Internet (See INTERNET)

      Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League, appropriation, AB 245

      Law enforcement computerized interoperative system, funding, AB 30**

      Legislative Fund, appropriation, SB 461**

      Low-income housing database, creation, funding, AB 255

      Luring a child, acts constituting crime, AB 69, AB 72*

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Division of, appropriations, SB 253**

      Methamphetamine precursors, database to track retail sales, AB 150

      Nevada Offender Tracking and Information System, appropriation, SB 555**

      Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association, appropriation, AB 276

      Nevada System of Higher Education, appropriation, SB 192**

      NOMADS software application, study, appropriation, AB 609

      Nursing, multistate database of licensed nurses, SB 412

      Pharmacy, State Board of, appropriation, SB 197, AB 232

      Prisons and prisoners, unlawful acts, AB 106**

      Public Safety, Department of, appropriations, SB 555**

      Real Property Electronic Recording Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 88*

      School districts

             Annual expenditures, AB 563†, AB 565†, AB 627**

             Educational technology programs, appropriation, SB 305, SB 545, AB 627**

             Instructional computer hardware and software, appropriation, AB 563

             Needs assessment for school districts, SB 184**

             Superintendent of Public Instruction, duties, SB 540

      State Controller, appropriation, AB 197**

      Taxation, Department of, appropriation, SB 340**, SB 463**

      Technological crimes, forfeiture of property and proceeds attributable to, AB 306*

      Vascular health, creation of database and telemedicine system, AB 360

      Veterans’ Services, Office of, appropriation, SB 462**

      Welfare and Supportive Services, Division of, appropriation, SB 252**

CONDEMNATION (See EMINENT DOMAIN)

CONDOMINIUM HOTELS

      Regulation, AB 431*

CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION

      Child abuse or neglect, disclosure of information, AB 261**, AB 263*

      Child Welfare Specialist, working papers, AB 629**

      Children, facilities with custody of, performance audit, AB 629**

      Clinical professional counselors, client privilege, SB 543, AB 424**

      Contractors, complaints against, SB 279**

      Crimes Against Older Persons, Repository for Information Concerning, AB 226**

      Drug testing of applicants for public assistance, results, AB 86

      Financial Institutions, Division of, disciplinary actions, SB 537

      Firefighters, employment information relating to applicants, AB 51*

      Genetic testing of criminal offenders, results, AB 92*

      Homeland security, inspection of confidential or restricted documents, SB 106**

      Insurance fraud

             Program for detection, prevention and prosecution, AB 161

             Reports, contents, AB 523

      Judicial public records, sealing, AB 519

      Mediation, privileged communications, SB 292

      Medical records sent electronically, governing law, SB 536*

      Medical review committees, SB 228*, AB 18**

      Mental health facilities, client records, SB 531, AB 490**

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, records and reports, AB 595**

      Parole hearings, immunity for disclosure of confidential information, SB 496

      Peace officers, home addresses, AB 50**

      Personal information submitted to governmental agencies, AB 600**

      Prescription forms, contents, SB 231, AB 128

      Public books or records, inspection of certain confidential materials, SB 123*

      Public works, documents used in preparation of bid, SB 387**

      Putative father registry, contents, SB 67, SB 71

      Railroads, security and infrastructure information, AB 340

      School district financial management reviews, preliminary reports, AB 244**

      State budget, SB 465

      Stolen vehicles, investigative procedures, AB 141*

      Tax abatement, audit reports of certain businesses, SB 437**, AB 186**

      Tax Commission, hearings and decisions, SB 448, AB 433**

      Tax delinquent property, excess proceeds from sale, claims, SB 375, AB 585**

      Unfair trade practices, investigation, SB 538, AB 521

      Voice stress examinations, results, AB 223

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Air pollution

             Greenhouse gas emissions, statewide inventory, duties, SB 422**

             Powers and duties, AB 67**

      Channel Clearance Account, restoration of balance, appropriation, SB 251**

      Director, trustee for Trust Fund for the Control of Weeds, SB 505

      Environmental Protection, Division of

             Nevada System of Higher Education, solid waste research and development programs, duties, SB 331**

             Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, representation, SB 487*

             Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Board, membership, SB 434

      Forestry, Division of

             Aircraft insurance, appropriation, SB 336**

             Commendation for 50 years of service, SCR 36

             Computers and vehicles, appropriation, SB 251**

             Fire suppression, appropriation, SB 224, SB 336**

             Forester Firewarden, State (See FORESTER FIREWARDEN, STATE)

             Urban and Community Forestry Program, appropriation, SB 348, SB 579**

             Utility costs, appropriation, SB 336**

             VHF radio system, study, appropriation, SB 260

      Geographic Information Systems for Natural Resources, Coordinator of, creation of position, SB 513

      Mercury emissions from mines, duties, AB 115

      State Lands, Division of

             Floyd Lamb State Park, appropriation, AB 288, AB 629**

             Lease-purchase agreements, certain laws inapplicable, SB 509

             Legislature, title to property used by to be held in name of, duties, AB 593**

             Monte Cristo State Park, duties, SB 514

             Rural Land Use Planner

                   Appropriation for salary and expenses, SB 484

                   Creation of position, SB 484

             Statewide master plan for recreational use of land in State, duties, SB 376

             Supreme Court property, authority removed, AB 572

             Tahoe Basin Environmental Improvement Program, duties, SB 55**

      State Parks, Division of

             Computers and vehicles, appropriation, SB 251**

             Forest thinning, appropriation, SB 226**

             Monte Cristo State Park, duties, appropriation, SB 514, SB 579**

             Motor vehicle fuel taxes on boat fuel, allocations, SB 576**

             Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Board, membership, SB 434

             Outdoor recreation plan, duties, appropriation, SB 376, SB 579**

             Rangers and other peace officer employees

                   Eligibility for early retirement, SB 287

                   Enrollment in Police and Firefighters’ Retirement Fund, appropriation, SB 287**

                   Occupational disease benefits, coverage, appropriation, AB 89

             Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, appropriation, SB 402, SB 579**

             Study of revenue-producing activities, appropriation, SB 226**

             Upper Las Vegas Wash, creation of park, study, AB 469**, AB 629**

             Utility costs, appropriation, SB 336

      Stream habitat restoration projects, appropriation, AB 274

      Water Resources, Division of

             Computers and vehicles, appropriation, SB 251**

             Parcel maps, approval, SB 275*

             Water Planning Section, duties, SB 276†, SB 487*

CONSERVATION CAMPS (See also PRISONS AND PRISONERS)

      Computers and vehicles, appropriation, SB 251**

      Personnel costs, appropriation, SB 282**

      Utilities and operating costs, appropriations, SB 282**

CONSERVATION COMMISSION, STATE

      Conservation districts, appropriation for grants, AB 466, AB 629**

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Grants, appropriation for, AB 466, AB 629**

CONSPIRACY

      Paternity fraud, penalty, AB 90*

      Principals to crime, determination, AB 19

      Technological crimes, unlawful acts, AB 306*

CONSTABLES (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Abandoned vehicles, removal from public property, fee, AB 552**

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA

      Elections

             Ballot questions, arguments for or against, appeal of rejection of statements, AB 516*

             Nonpartisan reapportionment commission, creation, duties, AJR 12

             Voters, residency requirements, SJR 3‡, AJR 10 of the 73rd Session

      Eminent domain

             Procedures and general restrictions, AJR 3

             Taking of private property for any private use prohibited, AJR 2

      Forfeiture of public office for three or more ethical violations, AJR 1

      Initiative petitions

             Affidavits, requirement removed, SJR 1‡, SJR 3

             Signatures, SJR 3‡, AJR 8 of the 73rd Session, AJR 1 of the 22nd Special Session

      Judicial Department

             District court judges, appointment initially, retention by election, SJR 2

             Intermediate Appellate Court

                   Creation, SJR 9

                   Judges, appointment initially, retention by election, SJR 2

             Judicial Performance, Commission on, creation, duties, SJR 2

             Judicial Selection, Commission on, nomination of judges and justices, SJR 2

             Supreme Court justices, appointment initially, retention by election, SJR 2

      Lottery, operation by or on behalf of State, use of proceeds for schools, AJR 5

      Perpetuities, rule against, repeal, AJR 4

      Public employee benefit and retirement funds, sources, AJR 8

      Referendum petitions

             Affidavits, requirement removed, SJR 1‡, SJR 3

             Signatures, AJR 8 of the 73rd Session, AJR 1 of the 22nd Special Session

      Taxation

             Property tax exemptions, required findings to enact, AJR 16 of the 73rd Session

             Sales tax exemptions, required findings to enact, AJR 16 of the 73rd Session

             Tax and Spending Control for Nevada, SJR 7

      University Regents, appointment by Governor, SJR 4

CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY, NEVADA

      Creation, duties, SB 553

CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

      Indemnification of owners or higher-tiered contractors, void contract provisions, SB 181, SB 309, AB 511

      Nonresidential construction, action against design professional, SB 243*

      Notice of defects, SB 553

      Real estate licensees, certain duties removed, SB 258

      Residential construction, authority of claimants to request inspection and dispute resolution, procedures, SB 553

      Residential Construction Commission, Nevada, creation, duties, SB 553

      State Contractors’ Board, certain duties removed, SB 553

CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

      Public works’ contracts, authority, SB 201*

CONSTRUCTION TAX (See RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX)

CONSUMER ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES ACT

      Adoption, SB 360, SB 395

CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR

      Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, reports of gifts to practitioners, AB 128

      Health care facilities, acquisition of information from, AB 98

      Hospital Patients, Bureau for

             Civil penalties, imposition, AB 98

             Dispute resolution, Director may designate another to oversee, AB 98

      Public awareness programs regarding hospitals and same-day surgery centers, assistance, SB 552, AB 146**

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, assistance to participants, SB 544**

      Regulations, authority to adopt, AB 98

CONSUMER REPORTS

      Aged persons, prohibition against fees for certain requests, AB 24*

      Insurers, use of reports, duties, AB 404*

      Security freezes, fees, AB 24*

CONSUMER’S ADVOCATE

      Account for the Bureau of Consumer Protection, sources, AB 526**

      Investigation of deceptive trade practice involving vehicle repair, duties, AB 393*

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, representation, SB 487*

      Revolving Account for the Bureau of Consumer Protection, creation, duties, AB 393*

      Telecommunication providers, receipt of reports, AB 518**

      Video service providers, authority, receipt of complaints, AB 526**

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (See DISEASES)

CONTRACTORS

      Advertisements, penalty for violations, SB 279**

      Asbestos abatement or removal, regulation, AB 592**

      Assessments, amount, payment, SB 279**

      Call before you dig, requirements, court actions, SB 396*

      Change orders, notice of insufficient information, SB 181, SB 309

      Complaints against, SB 279**

      Construction Authority, Nevada, creation, duties, SB 553

      Contractor Licensing Commission, creation, duties, SB 553

      Contracts with unlicensed contractor, penalties, AB 56*

      Disciplinary action, grounds, time for initiation, SB 279**

      Fiduciary duty to certain property owners, SB 358

      Financial responsibility, standards and criteria for determination, SB 279**

      Fines, SB 279**, AB 56*

      Indemnification of owners or higher-tiered contractors, void contract provisions, SB 181, SB 309, AB 511

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Licenses

             Abatement of certain hazardous materials, AB 592

             Corporations and limited-liability companies, applications by, SB 279**

             Denial, suspension or revocation, grounds, SB 279**, AB 56*

             Exemptions, SB 279**

             Fees, limitations, payment, SB 279**

             Term, biennial renewals, SB 279**

             Video service networks, construction or improvement, AB 526**

      Mechanic’s or materialmen’s liens (See LIENS)

      Occupational safety (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Public Works Board, State, representation, SB 387**

      Residential Construction Commission, Nevada, creation, representation, SB 553

      Residential construction, registration requirements, fees, SB 553

      Retention amounts, withholding and payment, SB 181, SB 309

      State Contractors’ Board

             Abolished, duties transferred, SB 553

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Fines, standards for determination of amount to impose, SB 279**

             Investigations and complaints, duties, SB 279**

             Public works, issuance of enhanced certificates of eligibility, AB 140

             Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

      Violations, citations, penalties, SB 279**

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

      Chemicals used to manufacture or compound substance, prohibited acts, AB 148**, AB 150

      Civil liability for furnishing substance or allowing unlawful use, SB 7*

      Civil penalties, SB 112**, AB 148**, AB 281

      Drug abuse (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Ephedrine and similar drugs, classification as controlled substances, AB 150

      Health insurance, intoxication of claimant basis for denial of claim or cancellation of certain policies, AB 286**

      Industrial accidents, presumption of drug use when injured employee refuses postaccident drug test, SB 54

      Limousine drivers, prohibited acts, SB 107

      Marijuana, penalty for allowing child’s presence during commission of certain crimes, SB 6

      Medical Examiners, Board of, assumption of duties of Board of Pharmacy, SB 98

      Methamphetamine (See METHAMPHETAMINE)

      Nuisances, unlawful manufacturing places deemed to be, AB 148**, AB 150

      Osteopathic physician’s assistants, authority to prescribe, SB 21, SB 412*

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Protective orders, effect of violation while under the influence, AB 112*

      Public assistance, drug testing of applicants required, exceptions, AB 86

      State employees, preemployment drug testing, AB 557

      Taxation, legislative study, SCR 42

      Trafficking in certain substances

             Bail, minimum mandatory amount, AB 116

             Minimum quantity, AB 116, AB 281

             Penalties, AB 116, AB 281

CONVENTIONS AND CONVENTION AUTHORITIES

      Clark (See LAS VEGAS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY)

      Elko (See ELKO CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY)

      Licensing fees, penalty and interest for failure to pay, SB 503**

      Tahoe (See TAHOE-DOUGLAS VISITOR’S AUTHORITY)

      Tax exemptions for certain property acquired free of charge, SB 502*, SB 503**

      Washoe (See RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY)

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Expenditures of $25,000 or less, documentation requirements, SB 139*

      Expenditures of more than $25,000, requirements for agreement, SB 139*

      Housing authorities, powers relating to interstate agreements, AB 350**

      Interlocal water authorities, duties regarding charitable contributions, AB 155

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, SB 487

      Public transit, construction of benches, shelters or transit stops, SB 417**

      Sales and Use Tax Agreement, Streamlined, SB 502*

      School districts, acquisition of joint facilities or projects for career and technical education, AB 131**

      Tax increment areas, creation, SB 374*

      Theme park districts, creation, AB 598

      Toll road and bridge construction and operation, SB 392†, AB 417, AB 583

      Unemployment compensation, appointment of hearing officers, AB 34**

      Western Regional Water Commission, SB 487**

COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS (See also NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Utilities, exemption from Utility Environmental Protection Act, SB 111**

CORONERS

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in death, duties, AB 263*

      Contagious diseases, testing of coroner and employees for exposure, AB 294*

      Deadly force used to effect arrest, death resulting from, duties, AB 436

CORPORATIONS

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Architectural and design firms, requirements for filing documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Board of directors

             Election by more than plurality, authority to require, SB 483*

             Written consent to actions, procedures, SB 483*

      Contractors, applications for licensure, SB 279**

      Custodianship applications, requirements, AB 25*

      Foreign (See FOREIGN CORPORATIONS)

      Gaming, finding of suitability required for certain persons, AB 535**

      Nonprofit (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Ownership records, maintenance, penalty for noncompliance, AB 25*

      Political activities, registration and reporting requirements, AB 80*

      Professional corporations (See PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Registered offices, location, maintenance of records, SB 242**, SB 317

      Reinstatement, renewal or revival, relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Renunciation of business opportunities, authority, SB 483*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

      Stock

             Certificates, issuance in bearer form prohibited, SB 483*

             Exemptions from execution, SB 242**, SB 317

             Ledgers, maintenance, SB 242**, SB 317

             Unsatisfied judgments, charge against certain stock, SB 242**, SB 317

      Stockholders, restrictions on voting or dividends after dissent, SB 483*

CORPORATIONS SOLE

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Formation or reinstatement

             Prohibition, SB 317

             Relation back to date of forfeiture for reinstatement, SB 483*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agents, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

CORPSES (See DEAD BODIES)

CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, COMMISSION ON STANDARDS FOR STATE

      Creation, AB 361

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Assistant directors redesignated deputy directors, classification, AB 37*

      Commission on Standards for State Correctional Institutions, creation, AB 361

      Director

             Appropriation for Office, SB 282**

             Legislative study of criminal records, member of advisory committee, SB 389†, SCR 22

             Regulation of prisons, duties removed, AB 416

             Standards for correctional facilities and institutions, duties, AB 361

      Employees (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Appropriation for personnel costs, SB 282**

             Contact with prisoners, employee to be of same gender as prisoner, AB 416

             Jury duty, exemption, AB 49**

             Performance, peer review of unclassified employees, AB 416

      Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Regional Advisory Board of, representation, AB 408

      Genetic marker testing, funding, AB 99

      Industrial Programs, Committee on, appointment of alternate members, AB 153**

      Institutions and facilities (See PRISONS AND PRISONERS)

      Legislature, inspections by, AB 416

      Mentally ill defendants, treatment, SB 380†, AB 193*

      Modular housing units for inmates, appropriation, SB 190

      Offenders

             Identification documents, duties, AB 164

             Postincarceration treatment for nonviolent offenders, appropriation, SB 530

             Records, availability and use in parole hearings, SB 496

      Performance audit, AB 416

      Prison overcrowding, duties, AB 416†, AB 509

      Prisoners’ Personal Property Fund, credit of interest and income, AB 37*

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, study of operation, AB 508**, AB 510**

      Transitional housing facilities, appropriation, SB 421

COSMETICS

      Injections, review of regulation of use, AB 385†, AB 484

COSMETOLOGY

      Licenses, expiration and renewal, SB 310**

      State Board of Cosmetology

             Composition, duties, AB 238

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Incidental services, fees, SB 310**

             Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

      Tanning establishments, regulation, AB 238

COUNSELORS

      Attorneys (See ATTORNEYS AT LAW)

      Behavioral health counselors, licensure and regulation, SB 543

      Clinical professional counselors and interns, licensure, SB 543, AB 424**

      Domestic violence counseling for offenders, AB 625**

      Gambling (See PROBLEM GAMBLING)

      Marriage and family (See MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS)

      Psychologists (See PSYCHOLOGISTS)

      School counselors (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

      Substance abuse (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS)

      Vocational rehabilitation, industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

COUNTERFEITING

      Wagering instruments, possession, sale or manufacture prohibited, AB 535**

COUNTIES

      Actions against (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

      Airports, lease of property, SB 320†, AB 462**

      Attainable housing, planning and development, AB 255†, AB 527

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Building departments, duties concerning schools, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Children

             Child care institutions, licensure by local agencies restricted, AB 188, AB 507*

             Immunization, duties, appropriation, SB 349

      Churchill (See CHURCHILL COUNTY)

      Clark (See CLARK COUNTY)

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Easements (See EASEMENTS)

      Elko County, appropriation for interpretive center, SB 215, SB 579**

      Emergency management (See EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

      Fair and recreation boards (See FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS)

      Finances and funds (See also LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

             County Assessor, Account for the Acquisition and Improvement of Technology in the Office of the, funding, AB 209**

             County general fund, sources, AB 122**, AB 139**

            Federal Lands, Account for Revenue from the Lease of, allocation, SB 539

             Long-term care fund, creation, AB 550

             Street and highway fund, regional, use in certain counties, SB 147**

      Fire departments (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

      Franchises (See FRANCHISES)

      Gaming licenses, issuance, SB 212, AB 248

      Group homes, duties, reports to Health Division, AB 463*

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Limousines, regulation, SB 107

      Lincoln (See LINCOLN COUNTY)

      Lyon County, appropriation for regional juvenile facility, SB 406

      Mineral County, inclusion in Tenth Judicial District, AB 246

      Nye (See NYE COUNTY)

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Personal identifying information, duties, AB 600*

      Prescriptions, contracts or agreements for discounts authorized, AB 6**

      Property

             Affordable housing development, sale, lease or donation of land for, AB 439*

             Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

             Conveyance to State, AB 462**

             Owned outside of county boundaries, payments in lieu of taxes, AB 441

             Sales and leases, procedures, AB 462**

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Rural Land Use Planner, assistance, SB 484

      Sheriffs (See SHERIFFS)

      Solid waste disposal (See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL)

      State Public Defender, assessment for services, SB 576**

      Storey (See STOREY COUNTY)

      Taxicab industry, regulation, SB 107

      Theme park districts, creation authorized, AB 598

      Toll roads and bridges, SB 392, AB 417, AB 583

      Traffic control (See also TRAFFIC CONTROL)

             Multi-lane highways, duties, AB 118

             Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

             Red lights, certain ordinances prohibited, SB 206*

      Washoe (See WASHOE COUNTY)

      White Pine (See WHITE PINE COUNTY)

COUNTY AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE CHILD WELFARE SERVICES (See CHILD WELFARE SERVICES, AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE)

COUNTY ASSESSORS

      General provisions (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Green building tax abatement, receipt of documents, AB 621**

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

      Office designated nonpartisan, SB 80

      Property taxes generally (See PROPERTY TAXES)

      Salary, increase, SB 516**

      Technology, Account for the Acquisition and Improvement of, funding, AB 209**

COUNTY CLERKS

      Election duties (See ELECTIONS)

      Financial disclosure statements, duties, AB 335

      General provisions (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Growth control revenue plans, duties, AB 291

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

      Marriage certificates, duties, SB 419**

      Office designated nonpartisan, SB 80

      Salary, increase, SB 516**

      Technology improvements, additional fees to support, SB 131**, SB 419**

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Clark County

             Fort Mohave Valley Development Law, powers and duties, SB 301**

             Recyclable material, pilot program to collect and separate, AB 178**

             Southern Nevada Enterprise Community, duties, SB 352**

      Douglas County, powers regarding room tax, SB 94

      Federal land, application for and acceptance of certain rights, authority, AB 139**

      Fire protection districts, powers, SB 289**

      General improvement districts, powers and duties, AB 373**, AB 513

      General provisions (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Growth control, anticipated revenue plans, duties, AB 291

      Jails, agreements with private entities for detention of prisoners, SB 438

      Justices of the peace, authority to include longevity pay in compensation, SB 36

      Longevity pay, eligibility clarified, SB 516**

      Nye County

             Sales tax, authority to increase for certain purposes, SB 257, AB 461**

             Water District, duties, SB 222**

      Office designated nonpartisan, SB 80

      Prescriptions, contracts or agreements for discounts authorized, AB 6**

      Public guardians, powers and duties, SB 157*

      Salary, setting, SB 516**

      School board decisions, veto power of county commissioners, SB 305

      Travel expenses and per diem allowances, authority, SB 516**

      Washoe County

             Baseball stadium project, duties, SB 203**

             Fair and Recreation Board transactions, approval, SB 162

             General improvement districts, creation required, AB 513

             Taxes for school facilities, duties, SB 154**

             Western Regional Water Commission, representation, SB 487*

COUNTY FAIR BOARDS (See FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS)

COUNTY HOSPITALS (See HOSPITALS)

COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX

      Deficiency determinations, appeals, AB 595**

      Legislative study, SCR 30, SCR 42

      Maintenance or repair of roads, use of proceeds in certain counties, SB 147**

      Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, exemption, SB 501

      Overpayments, restrictions on payment of interest, AB 595**

COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (See also specific officers)

      Actions against (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

      Administrative physician defined to include certain officers or employees, SB 26

      Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      Discrimination based on inability to converse in language other than English prohibited, SB 325

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Former officer or employee, acceptance of employment with certain business, prohibition, SB 307*, SB 495

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, service on committee of, SB 90**

      Identity theft by

             Penalty for multiple violations or certain financial loss, SB 155, AB 428*

             Victim authorized to bring action for damages, AB 114*

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

      Lobbying (See also LOBBYING)

             Regulation of persons who lobby elected officers, AB 335

      Personal information submitted to agencies, confidentiality, liability, AB 600*

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      Travel expenses and per diem allowances, SB 516**

COUNTY RECORDERS

      Fees

             Nonstandard documents, SB 369*

             Refund or deposit of excess fees, AB 139**

      General provisions (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Inspection of records containing personal information about deceased or incapacitated person, AB 600**

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

      Office designated nonpartisan, SB 80

      Public utility financing statements, duties, SB 483*

      Recording of instruments generally (See RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS)

      Salary, increase, SB 516**

      Washoe County, duties regarding real property transfer tax, SB 141, SB 154

COUNTY TREASURERS

      Clark County, duties regarding certain fund, SB 301**

      General provisions (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Green building tax abatement, receipt of documents, AB 621**

      Nye County, duties regarding local sales tax, SB 257, AB 461*

      Office designated nonpartisan, SB 80

      Salary, increase, SB 516**

COURT ADMINISTRATOR

      Administrative assessments, duties, AB 166, AB 625*

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in fatality, receipt of reports, duties, AB 263

      Domestic violence

             Counseling programs for offenders, report, AB 625**

             Protective orders, receipt and transmittal of reports, SB 202†, AB 52

      Drug programs, duty to apply for grants, AB 150

      Exoneration of surety, receipt of orders, AB 190**

      Gerontology training programs, duties, AB 108

      Law libraries, commissions on, receipt of reports, SB 556*

      Supreme Court buildings and grounds, duties, AB 572

      White Pine County courthouse, appropriation for construction, SB 333, SB 460

COURT COSTS AND FEES

      Eminent domain proceedings, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 129, AB 413, AJR 3

      Frivolous actions, AB 46

      Livestock grazing or watering on public land, equitable actions, SB 272

      Motor vehicle warranty actions, SB 4

      Nonresidents, security requirements, SB 291

      Property tax actions, judgments for taxpayers, SB 478

      Recreational trails, actions against landowners or trailbuilding groups, SB 132

      Technology improvements, additional fees to support, SB 131

COURT REPORTERS

      Certificates

             Examinations, AB 55**

             Qualifications, AB 32**

      Certified Court Reporters’ Board of Nevada

             Composition, quorum, AB 32**

             Incidental services, fees, SB 310**

             Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

      District courts, transcribers and operators of sound recording equipment exempt from laws, AB 55

      Oaths and affirmations, authority to administer, AB 100**

      Official reporter, making of records of certain proceedings, AB 55**

      Voice writing, regulation, authorized and prohibited acts, AB 55**

COURTS

      Administrator (See COURT ADMINISTRATOR)

      Chancery courts, legislative study, SCR 47, ACR 35

      Concealed firearms, permittee required to obtain authorization to carry in courthouse or court facility, penalty, AB 191

      District courts (See DISTRICT COURTS)

      Family courts (See FAMILY COURTS)

      Intermediate Appellate Court, creation, SJR 9

      Judicial Retirement System (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

      Justice courts (See JUSTICE COURTS; JUSTICES OF THE PEACE)

      Juvenile courts (See JUVENILE COURTS)

      Municipal courts (See MUNICIPAL COURTS)

      Supreme Court (See SUPREME COURT)

COVENANTS

      Solar or wind energy systems, restrictions, enforceability, SB 436, AB 396††

CRAFT SHOWS

      Licensing fees, penalty and interest for failure to pay, SB 503**

      Tax exemptions for certain property acquired free of charge, SB 502*, SB 503**

CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS

      Attempt to use card of another without consent, penalties, AB 370

      Closure of account by cardholder to avoid change in terms, duty of issuer following, AB 215**

      Interest rate, increase based on late payment to another creditor prohibited, SB 302*, AB 215**

      Merchants

             Discounts offered for certain payments, prohibited acts by issuers, SB 302*, AB 215**

             Processors, prohibition against certain fees imposed by, penalty, AB 532

      Out-of-state depository institution establishing or acquiring branch office in certain counties, authority, AB 215**

      Solicitors required to verify address of persons accepting offers by mail, AB 114*

      State, convenience fees for payments to, SB 554

CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES

      Aged persons, prohibition against fees for certain requests, AB 24*

      Security freezes, fees, AB 24*

CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Failure to register with Consumer Affairs Division, deceptive trade practice, SB 18

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

CREDIT UNIONS

      Checks, affiliation with depository institution required to sell or issue, SB 209

      Customer records, disclosure to Department of Health and Human Services, SB 529**

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Exchange facilitators, issuance of special license, SB 476**

      Exploitation of aged or vulnerable persons, reporting requirements, AB 87*

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Out-of-state depository institution establishing or acquiring branch office in certain counties, applicability of laws, authority, AB 215**

      Public money, deposits, SB 511**

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

CREMATION

      Unclaimed dead bodies, acts constituting unprofessional conduct, SB 227*

CRIME AGAINST A CHILD

      Community notification, requirements, AB 574, AB 579*

      Community notification website

             Contents and format, AB 574, AB 579*

             Juvenile offenders, applicability of laws, AB 574, AB 579*

             Prohibited acts, penalty, AB 405, AB 574, AB 579*

             Search capabilities, AB 73, AB 574, AB 579*

      Genetic marker testing of certain offenders, SB 471*, AB 377

      Registration with law enforcement agency

             Juvenile offenders, applicability of laws, AB 574, AB 579*

             Period of registration, duration, reduction, AB 574, AB 579*

             Record of registration, contents, AB 574, AB 579*

             Requirements, verification of information, SB 471*, AB 377, AB 405, AB 574, AB 579*

             Time for submission of information to Central Repository, AB 405

      Statewide Registry, search required before granting probation, AB 405

CRIME AGAINST NATURE, SOLICITATION OF MINOR TO ENGAGE IN

      Murder in first degree, aggravating circumstances, AB 405

      Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATORS AND FORENSIC ANALYSTS, BOARD OF

      Creation, duties, AB 495

CRIMES AGAINST OLDER PERSONS, UNIT FOR THE INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF

      Creation, duties, AB 226**

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS (See also FELONIES; specific crimes)

      Administrative assessments (See ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS)

      Arbitrators, failure to report child abuse or neglect, AB 571

      Automobile wreckers, violations, AB 393

      Bicycle helmets, failure to supervise use by minors, SB 207

      Biological specimens, unlawful disclosures, AB 92*

      Cemeteries, prohibited demonstrations in or near, SB 29, AB 159

      Certified medication aides, unlawful acts, AB 187

      Clinical professional counselors, unlicensed practice, SB 543

      Community notification website regarding certain offenders, prohibited acts, AB 405, AB 574, AB 579*

      Community service (See COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PENALTY OR RESTITUTION)

      Concealed firearms, unauthorized carrying, AB 191

      Contractors, violations, SB 279**

      Crime against a child (See CRIME AGAINST A CHILD)

      Crime scene investigators, practice without a license, AB 495

      Cruelty to animals, SB 11, SB 329*

      Dangerous weapons, prohibited acts, AB 107

      Deadly weapon used during crime, additional penalties, AB 63, AB 300

      Death penalty, stay of execution by Governor’s reprieve, AB 192**

      Dentists, prohibited acts, SB 265*

      Diesel fuel, wholesalers or manufacturers, unlawful acts, SB 295

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Employers, prohibited acts regarding summons to jury duty, SB 208**

      Escrow agents and agencies, unlawful acts, SB 546

      Exchange facilitators, unlawful acts, SB 476**

      Explosives, unlawful acts, AB 91*

      Foreclosure purchasers, unlawful acts, AB 440*

      Forensic analysts, unlicensed practice, AB 495

      Fraudulent transactions having similar pattern, intent or victim, AB 521

      Funerals, prohibited demonstrations in or near, SB 29, AB 159

      Gaming, violations involving tip pooling, AB 248

      Garagemen, violations, AB 393

      Gasoline, wholesalers or manufacturers, unlawful acts, SB 295

      Genetic testing of criminal offenders, unlawful disclosures, AB 92*

      Governmental services tax, false claim for military exemption, AB 10

      Graffiti, unlawful acts (See GRAFFITI)

      Homeless persons, crimes against, AB 83

      Household goods and effects, storage or transport, prohibited acts, SB 107

      Intermediary service organizations, operation without certification, AB 576*

      Laser use interfering with aircraft, AB 307*

      Lithium metal, unlawful possession, AB 148**, AB 150

      Lobbying of Executive Department, prohibited acts, AB 142

      Luring a child, acts constituting crime, AB 69, AB 72*

      Methamphetamine (See METHAMPHETAMINE)

      Motor carriers, violations, AB 595**

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, unlawful acts, AB 595**

      Motor vehicles

             Dealers and other licensees, unlawful activities, SB 452**

             Identification numbers or marks, unlawful acts, AB 141*

             Idling time of certain vehicles, violations, AB 173

             Liens and security interests, unlawful acts, SB 452**

             Manufacturers, violations, SB 379

             Odometers, unlawful acts involving, SB 452**

             Private registration services, unlawful acts, SB 263

             Repairs, noncompliance with written estimates, AB 2

             Temporary placards and movement permits, unlawful acts, SB 452**

             Traffic offenses (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      National Guard members killed on active duty, false claim for survivor tax exemption, AB 93

      Nevada Tax Commission protective orders, violations, AB 433**

      Nursing services in certain facilities, violation of staffing requirements, AB 458

      Paternity fraud, AB 90*

      Payroll service providers, unlawful acts, SB 476

      Perfusionists, unlicensed practice, SB 382

      Pest control, prohibited acts, AB 228*

      Pleas in criminal proceedings (See PLEAS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Principals to crime, determination, AB 19

      Private professional guardians, practice without license, AB 522

      Public employee labor organizations, unlawful acts, SB 429, AB 601

      Putative father registry, unlawful release of information, SB 67, SB 71

      Railroad security information, unlawful disclosure, AB 340

      Recreation areas, unlawful acts within, SB 195**

      Registered agents, prohibited acts, SB 317

      Restitution (See RESTITUTION)

      Sales tax hearings, disclosure of confidential business information, SB 448

      Sentencing (See SENTENCING)

      Sodium metal, unlawful possession, AB 148**, AB 150

      Tanning establishments, unlicensed operation, AB 238

      Tear gas used during crime, additional penalties, AB 63, AB 300

      Technological crimes, seizure and forfeiture of property or proceeds, AB 306*

      Telecommunication devices, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 106**

      Tobacco products, unlawful acts, AB 586*

      Tow car operators, prohibited acts, SB 107

      Trafficking in persons, unlawful acts, AB 383*

      Unconscionable trade practices, SB 538

      Veterans’ cemeteries, prohibited demonstrations held in or near, SB 29, AB 159

      Video voyeurism, SB 10*

CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF

      Aging Services Division, receipt of information on request, SB 31**

      Crime against a child offenders, duties regarding registration and community notification, AB 377, AB 405, AB 574, AB 579*

      Crimes Against Older Persons, Repository for Information Concerning, creation, reports, AB 226**

      Domestic violence, investigation reports, SB 202*, AB 52

      Employers, distribution of information to, SB 38*

      Legislative study, SB 389†, SCR 22

      Management of Central Repository transferred to Records and Technology Division, SB 38**

      Nonprofit organizations, fees for dissemination of certain information, SB 389**

      Prejudice, program for reporting crimes related to, inclusion of crimes against homeless persons, AB 83

      Sex offenders

             Arrest warrant for violation of lifetime supervision, receipt of notice, SB 232, SB 471*, AB 405

             Registration and community notification, duties, AB 377, AB 405, AB 574, AB 579*

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

      Aging Services Division, receipt of information on certain suspects, SB 31**

      Business entities, inspection of ownership records authorized, AB 25*

      Crime scene investigators and forensic analysts, regulation, AB 495

      Crimes against older persons, AB 226**

      Domestic violence, reports, SB 202*, AB 52

      Insurance fraud, AB 523

      Legislative findings and declaration, AB 495

      Parole and Probation, Division of, disclosure of reports to certain health care providers, AB 96

      Sexual offenses, polygraphic examination of victim, restrictions, AB 482*

      Stolen vehicles, inspection of seized vehicles, prohibited disclosures, AB 141*

CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

      Bail (See BAIL)

      Competency of defendant, determination, suspension of proceedings, AB 77*

      Evidence (See EVIDENCE)

      Incompetent defendants, procedures for commitment to and conditional release from Division facilities, SB 380*

      Insanity defense, standards for establishing, SB 380†, AB 193*

      Insurance fraud, prosecution, AB 523

      Mother and unborn child, separate and distinct victims for purposes of criminal prosecution, SB 299

      Parole (See PAROLE)

      Pleas in criminal proceedings (See PLEAS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Preliminary hearings (See PRELIMINARY HEARINGS)

      Presentence investigations (See PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS)

      Probation (See PROBATION)

      School personnel, criminal cases involving, procedures for tracking and monitoring status, AB 313**

      Sentencing (See SENTENCING)

      Witnesses and testimony (See WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

CROSSWALKS (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

      Causing another person to commit unlawful acts, penalty, SB 11

      Civil liability for causing injury or death of certain pets, SB 298*

      Domestic violence, acts constituting, AB 282*

      Food, drink or shelter, unlawful acts, penalty, SB 11

      Motor vehicles, unlawful acts regarding transport or possession of pets, SB 329*

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFAIRS

      Brewery Arts Center, appropriation, AB 629**

      Grants for preservation and promotion of cultural resources, SB 196**

      Historic preservation (See HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

      Huntridge Theatre, Las Vegas, appropriation for purchase and restoration, AB 480

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds, SB 74**

      Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation, appropriation, AB 629**

      National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, funding, SB 562**

      Nevada Arts Advocates, appropriation, SB 426, SB 579**

      Nevada Ballet Theater, appropriation, AB 449, AB 629**

      Nevada State Library, appropriation, SB 339†, AB 551**

      School pupils, importance of music and arts education recognized, SCR 32

      Smith Center for the Performing Arts, appropriation for construction, AB 629**

      Theatrical or stage performers, industrial insurance coverage, AB 363

CULTURAL AFFAIRS, COMMISSION FOR

      Bonds, issuance to provide financial assistance to certain organizations, SB 196**

      Friends of the Huntridge Theatre, prior grants forgiven, AB 480

      Restoration of historic buildings, appropriation, SB 296

CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Budget shortfalls, appropriations, SB 339**

      Computer equipment, appropriation, AB 551**

      Digital records and other electronic information, study of shared archive, SB 131

      Gifts or grants, authority to accept, SB 196**

      Governor’s portrait, duties, AB 593**

      Historic Preservation, Office of

             Geographic information systems, coordination of activities, SB 513

             Huntridge Theatre, appropriation for purchase and restoration, AB 480

      Lear Theater, reversion of prior funding extended, duties, SB 572

      Museums and History, Division of

             Equipment and acquisitions, appropriations, AB 551**

             Nevada Veterans’ Museum, establishment, AB 162

      Online Nevada Encyclopedia, appropriation, SB 579**

      State Library and Archives, Division of

             Appropriation, SB 270, AB 551**

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, receipt of reports, AB 619

             Nevada State Library, appropriation, SB 339†, AB 551**

      State Paleontologist, Office of, creation, SB 135

CURFEW

      Minor driving in violation of curfew, liability of parent or guardian, SB 293*

CUSTODIAL TRUST ACT, NEVADA UNIFORM

      Adoption, SB 46*

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DAMAGES

      Collateral benefits, evidence, determinations by court, reduction of award, AB 347

      Foreclosure consultants, actions against, AB 440*

      Foreign citizens, receipt of punitive damages prohibited, AB 451

      Future economic damages, periodic payment, AB 347

      Governmental entities

             Maximum amount of damages awardable, SB 66††, AB 483*

             Personal assistants, limited liability of agency paying for services, SB 474

      Itemization of damages to be included in verdict, AB 347

      Landlords, certain violations by, AB 195*

      Loans to Armed Forces personnel, unlawful acts, SB 259, AB 440*

      Mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, recovery of consequential damages, SB 386

      Medical or dental malpractice, limitation of noneconomic damages, AB 347

      Motor vehicle odometers, unlawful acts involving, SB 452**

      Noneconomic damages, limitation, AB 347

      Nonprofit organizations created for religious, charitable or educational purposes, maximum amount of damages awardable, SB 378

      Pets, injury or death of certain pets, SB 298*

      Unfair trade practices, remedies, AB 521

DAMS

      Rodgers Dam, Pershing County, appropriation for repairs, AB 302, AB 629**

      Unlawful acts, fines and other penalties, SB 274**

DANCE STUDIOS

      Failure to register with Consumer Affairs Division, deceptive trade practice, SB 18

DANGEROUS DRUGS (See generally DRUGS)

DATE RAPE DRUGS (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Bail, minimum mandatory amount for trafficking offense, AB 116

      Minimum quantity requirements for trafficking offense, AB 116, AB 281

      Penalties for trafficking offense, AB 116

DAY CARE (See CHILD CARE; MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

DEAD BODIES

      Contagious diseases, testing of corpse which may have exposed certain public employees to disease, AB 294*

      Funeral directors, acts constituting unprofessional conduct, SB 227*

      Medical review committees, access to autopsy records, SB 228*

      Unclaimed bodies of certain veterans, disposition, AB 486

DEAF PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

DEATH

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in death (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Coroner’s inquest after death due to use of deadly force to effect arrest, AB 436

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about deceased person, AB 600**

      Medical review committees, access to records, SB 228*

      Vehicle or boat, procedures for transfer on death of owner, AB 176*

DEATH PENALTY

      Stay of execution by Governor’s reprieve, AB 192**

DEBIT CARDS (See CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS)

DEBT ADJUSTING

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

DEBT COLLECTION

      Collection agencies (See COLLECTION AGENCIES)

      Hospitals, collection of delinquent payments, AB 59, AB 127**, AB 247*

      Installment loan licensees, requirements, SB 537, AB 440*

      Mortgage loan servicers, licensure and regulation, SB 318

      State agencies, debts owed to

             Bad debts, powers of Clerk of State Board of Examiners, AB 16*

             Convenience fees for certain forms of payment, SB 554

             Electronic transfers required for certain amounts, SB 517*

             Reimbursement of collection costs, AB 121

DECEDENTS’ ESTATES (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

DEED RESTRICTIONS

      Solar or wind energy systems, determinations regarding unreasonable restrictions, SB 436, AB 396

DEEDS OF TRUST (See also MORTGAGES)

      Assignment of Rents Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 168*

      Mortgage Lending, Division of, powers, SB 318

      Mortgage lending fraud, penalties, AB 440*

      Sale of property (See also FORECLOSURE)

             Innocent purchaser, when person deemed to be, SB 483

             Procedure for voiding, SB 217, SB 483*

      Unfair lending practices, AB 440*

DEER (See also HUNTING; WILDLIFE)

      Killing unlawfully, penalties, AB 573**

      Mule deer, appropriation for preservation programs, AB 259

DEFENDANTS (See also ACTIONS, CIVIL; CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Competency, determination, suspension of proceedings, AB 77*

      Incompetent defendants (See MENTALLY ILL PERSONS—Criminal defendants)

DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

DEFENSES

      Driving under the influence, affirmative defense, AB 584*

      Ephedrine and similar substances, possession, AB 150

      Insanity defense, standards for establishing, SB 380†, AB 193*

      Liquefied petroleum gas, actions for damages, SB 133

DEFERRED DEPOSIT LOANS

      Armed Forces personnel, unlawful acts, SB 259, AB 440*

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Original term of loan, maximum length, AB 478*

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Repayment plans, requirements, SB 537

      Resident agents, duties, regulation, SB 242**

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

DEMONSTRATIONS

      Funeral, memorial service or ceremony, demonstrations prohibited, SB 29, AB 159

      Sidewalks, local regulation of persons carrying signs restricted, SB 13

DENTAL CARE, ORGANIZATIONS FOR

      Examinations, frequency, AB 161*

      Insurance fraud investigations, assessments, SB 24

      Verification of patient’s coverage, duties of organization and practitioner, AB 133

      Washoe County, certain contracts with hospitals prohibited, AB 97

DENTAL HEALTH

      Children, use of revenue from Fund for a Healthy Nevada, SB 541, AB 182

      State Dental Health Officer, salary appropriation, SB 527

DENTAL HYGIENISTS

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Licenses

             Applications, filing deadline, SB 265*

             Permanent license, qualifications of temporary licensees, SB 265*

DENTISTS

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada

             Appointment of members, SB 412*

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 265*, SB 310**

             Meetings, SB 265*

             Salary of members, SB 265†, SB 310**

             Subpoenas, issuance, SB 265*

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Gifts or other economic benefits provided to, reports by drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128

      Insurance policies of patients, requests for verification of coverage, duties, AB 133

      Licenses

             Applications, filing deadline, SB 265*

             Examination of applicants, SB 265*

             Permanent license, qualifications of temporary licensees, SB 265*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Prohibited acts, criminal penalties, SB 265*

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

DETENTION FACILITIES (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES; JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES)

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Exploitation of aged or vulnerable persons, reporting requirements, AB 87*

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

DIESEL FUEL

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Idling time of certain diesel-fueled vehicles, restrictions, penalties, AB 173

      Price controls, procedures, prohibited acts, SB 295

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Standard specifications, adoption by regulation, SB 105, SB 324*

      Study of availability and transport, SCR 30

DILLON’S RULE

      Legislative study of abolishment, SCR 10

DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH

      Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation of vulnerable persons

             Clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselors, duty to report, AB 424**

             Clinical professional counselors, duty to report, SB 543, AB 424**

             Dissemination of information on suspects, SB 31

             Financial institutions, reports by certain officers and employees, AB 87*

             Fraudulent transactions, enhanced penalties, AB 521

             Medical and related facilities, conviction grounds for suspension or revocation of license, AB 68**

             Murder, acts constituting first degree murder, AB 58*

             Private professional guardians, duty to report, AB 522

      Autism Task Force, Nevada, creation, appropriation, SB 368, AB 629**

      Blind Center of Nevada, appropriation, AB 156, AB 471

      Blind persons, property tax exemption, AB 209**

      Community-based services for frail elderly persons, eligibility, AB 310

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about incapacitated person, AB 600**

      Crimes against vulnerable persons, penalties, AB 416, AB 510**, AB 521

      Dental and vision benefits, subsidies, AB 182**

      Disabled veterans (See VETERANS)

      Early intervention services for infants and toddlers, administration of program, contracts with private providers, SB 377

      Elections, absent ballots (See also ELECTIONS)

             Requests, requirements, AB 328

      Foreign citizens, benefits restricted, AB 451

      Fraudulent transactions involving, enhanced penalties for certain acts, AB 521

      Hate crimes, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Health and well-being, subsidies, SB 541, AB 182**

      Hearing aids and related devices

             Sales and use tax exemptions, SB 172

             Subsidies, AB 182**

      High Sierra Industries, appropriation, SB 255, SB 443**, AB 455

      Housing

             Accessible Housing Registry, Nevada, creation, appropriation, AB 407

             Low-income housing, reports by landlords, AB 255

             Nevada Housing Registry, funding, AB 255

      Interpreters (See INTERPRETERS)

      Jury duty, temporary exemption for certain caregivers, AB 49**

      Local government purchasing, registration of organizations wishing to contract for employment or training services, reports, SB 140**

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Medical equipment, sales and use tax exemptions, SB 172, AB 169

      Mentally ill (See MENTALLY ILL PERSONS)

      Mentally retarded (See MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS)

      Minimum wage law, applicability to training or rehabilitation centers, SB 384**, AB 345

      Mobility-enhancing equipment, sales and use tax exemptions, SB 172, AB 169

      Office of Disability Services (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Opportunity Village, appropriation, SB 443**, SB 579**, AB 455, AB 484

      Outreach program coordinators, qualifications and duties, employment of administrator, AB 367

      Personal assistants

             Intermediary service organizations, certification and regulation, AB 576*

             Limited liability of public agency paying for services, SB 474

      Police officers and firefighters, disability retirement options, SB 156

      Prescription drugs and pharmaceutical services, subsidies, SB 541, AB 182**

      School pupils (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Adjusted diploma, requirements for, SB 312**

             Autism Scholarship Program, creation, AB 130

             Deaf or hard of hearing pupils, pilot program, appropriations, SB 525, AB 553

             Rights of parents, retention and transfer, SB 115**

             Special Needs Scholarship Program, creation, SB 158

             Voucher schools, participation in program, SB 305

      Service animals (See SERVICE ANIMALS)

      State laws, preferred terminology, SB 491**

      State purchasing, registration of organizations wishing to contract for employment or training services, reports, SB 140**

      State Supplementary Assistance (See generally WELFARE)

      Transportation services

             Public programs in rural areas, appropriation, AB 467, AB 629**

             Regulation by Department of Motor Vehicles, SB 107

      Unconscionable trade practices directed towards, penalties, SB 538

      UNLV, audit of compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, AB 376

      Washoe Arc, appropriation, SB 443**, AB 455

DISABILITY SERVICES, OFFICE OF (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

DISASTERS (See EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

DISCLAIMER OF PROPERTY INTERESTS ACT, UNIFORM

      Adoption of 1999 Act, SB 44*

DISCOUNT GOODS OR SERVICES, ORGANIZATIONS FOR BUYING

      Failure to register with Consumer Affairs Division, deceptive trade practice, SB 18

DISCRIMINATION

      Employment or public accommodations, complaints, penalties, AB 255, AB 442

      Hate crimes, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      HIV, unlawful discrimination, AB 443*

      Homeless persons, enhanced penalties for crimes against, reports, AB 83

      Public employment, discrimination based on inability to converse in language other than English prohibited, SB 325

      Renewable energy, prohibited acts involving certain new projects, AB 186

      Sexual orientation, unlawful discrimination, AB 255, AB 442

DISEASES

      Autism (See AUTISM)

      Blood and blood products, reports concerning tests to detect communicable diseases, AB 443*

      Cancer (See CANCER)

      Chronic diseases, appropriation for wellness program grants, SB 527

      Chronic fatigue syndrome, funding for treatment and research facility, AB 316

      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Department of Health and Human Services urged to take certain actions, ACR 29

      Coroners, medical examiners, and certain public employees, testing for exposure to contagious diseases, AB 294*

      Drivers’ licenses, program for imprinting medical condition required, AB 437

      Fetal alcohol syndrome diagnostic clinics, appropriation, SB 411, AB 629**

      Heart diseases (See HEART DISEASES)

      Hemophilia Awareness Month designated, SCR 37

      HIV (See HIV)

      Homeopathy, advanced practitioners of, reporting requirements, AB 234

      Identification cards, program for imprinting medical condition required, AB 437

      Influenza, appropriation for emergency supply of medication, AB 412

      Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease, appropriation, SB 443**, AB 500

      Legislative study of effects of pollutants and global warming, ACR 24

      Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, appropriation, SB 116, SB 344, SB 443**

      Meningitis, college students required to be immunized, exceptions, AB 242

      Sexual offenses, testing of alleged perpetrators, AB 194*

DISPENSING OPTICIANS (See OPTICIANS)

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

      Child support or paternity issues, AB 520*, AB 571

      Common-interest communities, use of private ombudsmen authorized, AB 399

      Construction defects, authority of claimant to request dispute resolution, SB 553

      Domestic relations, AB 571

      Gaming, disputes between licensees and patrons, AB 535**

      Hospital Patients, Bureau for, procedures, fines for noncompliance, AB 98

      Local government employees (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      Saltman Center, Boyd School of Law, appropriation, AB 629**

      School districts, use of certain funds prohibited, AB 563

      State employees, SB 428, SB 429, AB 601

      Uniform Mediation Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 292

DISTANCE EDUCATION

      Agreements regarding pupil’s participation, contents, filing unnecessary, SB 535**

      Annual reports by providers of programs, requirement eliminated, SB 535**

      Correspondence courses excluded as distance education, SB 535**

      Teachers, duties, SB 535**

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS

      Amber Alert System, prosecution of certain violations, AB 344**

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in death, duties, AB 263

      Child support and paternity

             Arrearages, hearings, AB 520*

             Paternity testing, authority, use of results, AB 498*

             Program for support of dependent children, duties, reports, AB 536*

      County officers generally (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Crimes against older persons, duties, AB 226**

      Deadly force used to effect arrest, receipt of death notice, AB 436

      Elections

             Ballot questions, arguments for and against, certain duties removed, AB 516*

             Enforcement of laws, AB 328

      Financial institutions, recovery of certain fines against, AB 87

      Foreign business entities failure to publish annual statement, duties, AB 371

      Garagemen, enforcement of laws, AB 393*

      Gasoline or diesel fuel prices, prosecution of violations, SB 295

      Grand juries, prohibited acts, AB 364

      Intermediary service organizations, prosecution of violations, AB 576*

      Legislative study of criminal records, assistance, SB 389†, SCR 22

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Motor vehicle manufacturers, duties, SB 379

      Murder and manslaughter cases, annual reports, AB 190**

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, representation, AB 619

      Office designated nonpartisan, SB 80

      Perfusionists, State Board of, assistance, SB 382

      Public guardians, assistance, SB 157*

      Realtime captioning, reports of violations, SB 473*

      Salary, increase, SB 516**

      School attendance councils, representation, AB 485**

      Technological crimes, prosecution, AB 306*

      Voter registration, duties, AB 569*

DISTRICT COURT CLERKS

      Domestic violence protective orders, compilation of information, SB 202†, AB 52

      Employee organizations, right to join, AB 515

      Training requirements, AB 108

DISTRICT COURTS

      Ballot questions, appeal of rejection of arguments for or against, AB 516*

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in fatality, duties, AB 263

      Common-interest communities, actions regarding fees or penalties, SB 362

      Community reentry program, conditions for participation by sex offenders, AB 377

      Concealed firearms, permittee required to obtain authorization to carry in courthouse, penalty, AB 191

      Consumer Affairs Division, assistance to, SB 107

      Corporation custodianship applications, duties, AB 25*

      Dispute resolution commissioners, appointment, duties, AB 571

      Domestic relations decision makers, appointment, duties, AB 571

      Eighth Judicial District

             Deputy marshals, appointment, qualifications, duties, AB 139**

             Judges, number increased, appropriation, AB 246*

             Law Libraries, Commission on, appointments, appropriation, SB 556*

             Mental Health Court, appropriation, AB 629**

             Reorganization, SB 556*

             Sheriff exempt from required attendance at sessions, AB 139**

      Employees

             Employee organizations, right to join, AB 515

             Training requirements, AB 108

      Family division (See FAMILY COURTS)

      Highway Patrol, Nevada, assistance to, SB 107

      Industrial insurance, authority to order stay of benefit penalty payments, AB 419

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds for facilities, SB 74**

      Judges

             Actions brought against, applicability of laws, SB 89

             Appointment initially, retention by election, SJR 2

             Candidacy documents, period for filing, AB 505**

             Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

             Gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

             Judicial Retirement System (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

             Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

             Salaries, increase, appropriations, SB 248**, SB 556*

      Judicial public records, procedures for sealing, AB 519

      Juvenile division (See JUVENILE COURTS)

      Law Libraries, Commission on, creation, appropriation, SB 556*

      Mental health courts, appropriation, AB 629**

      Mental health records, sealing, inspection, AB 490**

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Parenting coordinators, appointment, duties, AB 571

      Protection of children under certain age, duties, AB 147*

      Second Judicial District

             Judges, number increased, appropriation, AB 246*

             Law Libraries, Commission on, appointments, appropriation, SB 556*

             Mental Health Court, appropriation, AB 629**

             Reorganization, SB 556*

      Sound recording equipment, operators and transcribers exempt from certain laws, AB 55

      Suppression of evidence, jurisdiction over motions, AB 65

      Taxicab Authority decisions, jurisdiction over appeals, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Tenth Judicial District, creation, appropriation, AB 246

      Third Judicial District, boundaries, AB 246

      Unfair trade practices, powers, SB 538, AB 521

      Water violations, orders regarding, SB 274**

DISTRICTS

      Actions against (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

      Affordable housing districts, creation, AB 409

      Conservation districts, appropriation for grants to, AB 466, AB 629**

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Fire protection (See FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      General improvement (See GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS)

      Grazing districts, fencing of private land by developers required, SB 433

      Irrigation (See IRRIGATION DISTRICTS)

      Library (See LIBRARY DISTRICTS)

      Local improvements (See LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS)

      Officers and employees

             Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

             Discrimination based on inability to converse in language other than English prohibited, SB 325

             Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

             Former officer or employee, acceptance of employment with certain business, prohibition, SB 307*, SB 495

             Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

             Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, service on committee, SB 90**

             Identity theft by

                   Penalty for multiple violations or certain financial loss, SB 155, AB 428*

                   Victim authorized to bring action for damages, AB 114*

             Lobbying activities (See LOBBYING)

             Personal information submitted to agencies, confidentiality, liability, AB 600*

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      Personal identifying information, duties, AB 600*

      Property

             Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

             Conveyance to State, AB 462**

             Owned outside of district boundaries, payments in lieu of taxes, AB 441

             Sales or leases, procedures, AB 462**

      School (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Taxes or assessments, property of certain nonprofit organizations exempt, AB 339

      Theme park districts, creation, AB 598

      Toll districts, creation, study, SB 392, SB 574

      Water (See WATER DISTRICTS)

DITCHES

      Public utilities, ditch companies removed from regulation, SB 95**

      Unlawful acts, fines and other penalties, SB 274**

DIVORCE

      Alimony or temporary maintenance

             Domestic violence, considerations in award, AB 125

             Factors to be considered by court in award of alimony, SB 202*, AB 52

      Child custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Child support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

      Proceedings, persons allowed to attend, AB 117*

      Reports by county clerks to State Registrar of Vital Statistics, contents, AB 600**

DOGS

      Cruelty to animals (See CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

      Mountain lions, use of dogs in hunting, prohibition removed, AB 259

      Pets (See PETS)

      Service animals (See SERVICE ANIMALS)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Alimony or temporary maintenance, effect of domestic violence on award, AB 125

      Animals

             Act of violence includes injuring or killing, AB 282*

             Orders for protection and care, AB 194†, AB 282*

      Battery

             Juvenile offenders, detention, SB 294**

             Unborn children, crimes against, SB 299

      Committee on Domestic Violence, composition, AB 381**

      Conviction, notice to defendant of laws regarding possession or transportation of firearms or ammunition, AB 482*

      Counseling programs for offenders, AB 625**

      Custodian or guardian appointed for offender’s child, acts against, AB 194*

      Family Development Foundation, appropriation for prevention programs, SB 579**, AB 613

      Fictitious address program, cancellation of address of candidates, AB 517**

      Investigative reports, requirements, SB 202*, AB 52

      Orders for protection

             Animals, orders for protection and care, AB 194†, AB 282*

             Application procedure, AB 3

             Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

             Firearms, possession by adverse party named in extended order, penalty for violations, AB 194*

             Hearing on application for extended order, notice to adverse party, AB 194*

             Justice courts, jurisdiction, SB 34**

             Masters, appointment in proceedings, SB 479

             Restitution for lost earnings and certain expenses, orders for, AB 194*

             Statistical information, compilation and transmittal, SB 202*, AB 52

             Support of child for whom guardian appointed or child placed in protective custody, orders for, AB 194*

             Violations

                   Additional penalty, AB 416, AB 510**

                   Time for admission to bail, AB 112*

      Shelter, crisis phone line and counseling to victims, appropriation, AB 629**

DOUGLAS COUNTY LODGERS TAX LAW

      Rate of tax, increase, use of proceeds, SB 94

      Time-share units, clarification of exemptions, AB 528

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Regional training programs, funding, duties, AB 553

DRAMSHOP LAW

      Liability for furnishing alcoholic beverages to or allowing use by underage persons, SB 7*

DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS

      Classification, tiered system urged, SCR 40

      Fines for violations, SB 452**

      Information concerning instruction and enrollees, collection and publication, SB 91

      Inspection of vehicles, SB 452*

      Licenses, SB 452**

DRIVERS’ EDUCATION

      Information on courses, collection and publication, SB 91

      Requirements for public schools, AB 175

DRIVERS’ LICENSES

      Accidents, immediate suspension for failure to deposit security, AB 497*

      Autism research, tissue donation for, AB 525

      Child-restraint device, suspension for certain violations, AB 64*

      Child support, hearings regarding suspension of license for failure to pay, AB 520*

      Conviction of certain felonies, period of license revocation, AB 497*

      Driver License Compact, repeal, AB 584*

      DUI offense, conditions for issuance of temporary license, AB 497*

      Fees

             Increase, use of proceeds for highway construction and maintenance, SB 324

             Moving traffic violations, additional fee, use of proceeds, SB 394

             Production, authority to increase fees to cover cost, AB 582

      Foreign citizens, issuance restricted, AB 451

      Graffiti violations, suspension or delayed issuance, AB 14*, AB 23, AB 81

      Impoundment of vehicle for driving without license in possession, AB 240

      Medical condition of licensee, program for imprinting on license required, AB 437

      Minors

             Habitual truants, suspension or delayed issuance of license, SB 397

             Liability of parent or guardian for certain violations, SB 293*

      Prisoners released from incarceration, procedures to obtain license, AB 164

      REAL ID Act

             Administrative costs exempt from limit on charges against State Highway Fund, AB 547

             Repeal urged, SJR 5, AJR 6

             Revision of laws regarding licenses to comply with, AB 584*

      Speed contests on public highway, suspension for certain violations, SB 43*

      Voting, driver’s license as photographic identification, SB 385

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

      Administrative assessments, use for programs relating to impaired driving, SB 45

      Bail or release on own recognizance, restrictions, AB 8*

      Blood, breath or urine tests, admissibility in criminal proceedings, SB 35**

      Commercial vehicle drivers, criminal penalty, AB 584*

      Driver’s license revocation, conditions for issuance of temporary license, AB 497*

      Failure to stop on signal of peace officer, penalty, SB 394*

      Ignition interlock device, installation after certain convictions, SB 41

      Justice court masters, authority restricted, SB 435

      Monitoring device, authority of court to order use after certain convictions, SB 41

      Pregnancy of another person terminated as result of DUI, penalty, SB 299, AB 521

      Third offense, court may order participation in treatment program, SB 277**

DRUG TESTING

      Court-ordered tests, exemption from medical laboratory laws, AB 152*

      DUI

             Participants in substance abuse treatment programs, SB 277**

             Testing after certain convictions, SB 41

      Industrial accidents, presumption of intoxication or drug use when injured employee refuses postaccident drug test, SB 54

      Minors possessing firearm on school property, testing required, SB 354*

      Public assistance, testing of applicants required, exceptions, AB 86

      State employees, preemployment testing, AB 557

DRUGS (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, SB 5

      Chemotherapeutic substances, requirements to perform injections, AB 385*

      Ephedrine and similar drugs, over-the-counter sales prohibited, AB 148**, AB 150

      Limousine drivers, prohibited acts, SB 107

      Medical Examiners, Board of, assumption of duties of Board of Pharmacy, SB 98

      Medication aides, authority to possess and administer drugs, limitations, AB 187

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Substance abuse (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY (See ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

                                                                     E

E-MAIL (See generally ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS)

EAGLES, FRATERNAL ORDER OF

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

EARTHQUAKES

      Unreinforced masonry buildings, duties of State and local governments, AB 326††

EASEMENTS

      Conveyance of certain easements to public utilities, AB 120**

      Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway, property owners urged to grant easements, SB 132

      Transit stops, benches and shelters in Clark County, location, SB 417**

      Vacation or abandonment by city or county, notice of proposals, AB 120**

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

      Attainable housing, development, AB 255

      Diversification of mining communities, grant applications, appropriation, AB 349

      Eminent domain, prohibited use of property, SB 85†, AB 102†, AB 129, AJR 2

      Motion picture companies, exemption from certain taxes and fees, SB 321

      Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization, appropriation, SB 560, SB 579**

      Nevada Small Business Development Center, funding, AB 341

      Northern Nevada Development Authority, appropriation, SB 407, SB 579**

      Tax abatements

             Audits of businesses, disclosure of reports, SB 437**, AB 186**

             Businesses investing in university research programs, requirements, AB 356

             Electric generating facilities using geothermal energy, AB 277

             Green buildings (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

             Grocery stores in Southern Nevada Enterprise Community, SB 352**

      Unclaimed property revenue, programs funded by, SB 550

      Water resources, rural governments urged to develop compatible businesses and industries, SCR 11

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON

      Bond issues payable from unclaimed property revenues, authority, SB 550

      Depressed areas, development of certain programs urged, ACR 9

      Diversification of mining communities, grant applications, appropriation, AB 349

      Growth control measure adopted by local entity, receipt of report, SB 510

      Motion Pictures, Division of, duties, SB 321

      Nevada Air Service Development Commission, representation, SB 283

      Northern Nevada Development Authority, duties, reports, SB 407, SB 579**

      Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Task Force For, appointment, AB 178**

      Research and Development Fund, creation, duties, SB 550

      Tax abatements for certain businesses, authority, SB 352**, SB 437**, SB 567††, AB 186**, AB 356, AB 621**

ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AND DIVERSIFICATION, CORPORATIONS FOR

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Exploitation of aged or vulnerable persons, reporting requirements, AB 87*

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

EDUCATION

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Autism public education program, development, AB 525

      Career and technical education (See CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION)

      Child care institutions, licensure and regulation, AB 188, AB 507*

      Drivers’ education (See DRIVERS’ EDUCATION)

      Early childhood education programs, funding, AB 627**

      Finances (See SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Firearm training for teachers, qualified providers, list, SB 286

      Gerontology, duties of Court Administrator, AB 108

      Gift certificates presumed abandoned, escheat to State, use, AB 279*

      Health, Nevada Academy of, creation, SB 171

      M2 Foundation for Kids, appropriation, AB 629**

      Motor vehicle theft prevention, funding of programs, AB 619

      National Guard, payment for attending reintegration course, AB 104

      P-16 Advisory Council, creation, duties, SB 239**

      Parental Involvement, Advisory Council on, establishment, duties, SB 143**

      Private schools (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

      Public schools (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      University System (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

      Workforce and education initiatives, appropriation, SB 351

EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN

      American Sign Language, duties, regulations, SB 473**

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Accountability for Public Schools, Division of, creation, SB 540

      Achievement and proficiency examinations, duties, SB 110†, SB 312**

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS—Education)

      At-risk schools, formula for identifying, duties, AB 280, AB 565

      Authorized expenditures, State Distributive School Account, AB 627**

      Autism Scholarship Program, administration, AB 130

      Automated system of accountability, use of information, SB 383, AB 460

      Budgetary requests for State Distributive School Account, duties, AB 563

      Career and academic planning, appropriation, duties, AB 553

      Career and technical education, appropriation, duties, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563

      Career and Technical Education, State Board for, duties, SB 540

      Charter schools

             Audits, duties, AB 591**

             Financing of facilities, duties, AB 591**

             Sponsored by college or university, duties, AB 591**

      Class assignments and academic standards, study of alignment, reports, SB 184**

      Corrective action for certain schools, recommendations, authority, SB 184**

      Criminal cases involving licensed personnel, duties, AB 313**

      Days of school, appropriation for additional instructional days, duties, AB 460

      Deaf or hard of hearing pupils, duties, SB 525, AB 553

      Disruptive pupils, alternative programs, duties, AB 553, AB 563†, AB 565

      Distance education, receipt of annual reports unnecessary, SB 535**

      Early childhood education programs, duties, AB 627**

      Education, State Board of, advisory body, transfer of certain duties, SB 540

      Educational Technology, Commission on, transfer of certain duties, SB 540

      Elementary schools, reports to parents and guardians, duties, SB 143**

      Empowerment schools, duties, reports, SB 238**, SB 305

      English language pilot programs, duties, SB 398**, AB 395, AB 553

      Expenditures by school districts, duties, AB 563†, AB 565

      Financial incentives to employees of certain schools, duties, SB 383

      Foster care, education program for children in, duties, SB 400**

      Gifted and talented pupils, programs for, duties, AB 553

      Grant Fund for Incentives for Licensed Educational Personnel, administration, AB 563†, AB 565

      Grants to districts for certain programs, duties, receipt of reports, SB 305, SB 545

      Growth control measure adopted by local entity, receipt of report, SB 510

      Homeschooling, duties, SB 404**

      Incentive pay programs for licensed educational personnel, funding, duties, AB 563†, AB 565

      Kindergarten

             Bilingual aides for pupils with limited English proficiency, duties, AB 553

             Full-day programs, duties, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563

      Literacy programs, duties, AB 318, AB 553

      Local empowerment and accountability, schools operating under plan for, receipt of reports, SB 304

      Mentor teachers, development of pilot program, appropriation, AB 229

      Nevada Autism Task Force, assistance, SB 368, AB 629**

      Nutrition education, collaboration among state agencies urged, SCR 27

      Parent Choice in Education Program, administration, AB 472

      Parental Involvement, Advisory Committee on, duties, SB 143**

      Parental involvement coordinator, appropriation for position, AB 553

      Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, grants, duties, SB 305, AB 280, AB 568

      Personal digital assistant assessments, duties, AB 553

      Public broadcasting organizations, duties, SB 290, AB 270

      Pupil information, contract with consultant regarding electronic access, SB 225

      Pupils with disabilities, rights of parents, duties, SB 115**

      Ready for Life through Project Learn program, duties, SB 388, SB 579**

      Regional training programs, transfer of funds, duties, AB 553

      Remedial study programs, duties, SB 110

      Salary increases and benefits for licensed personnel, duties, AB 563

      School attendance councils, receipt of reports, AB 485**

      School buildings and facilities in small counties, duties, SB 551

      School choice programs, payment of additional transportation costs, AB 211

      School counselors, reports, AB 212**

      Signing bonuses to licensed personnel and school nurses, duties, AB 563

      Special Needs Scholarship Program, administration, SB 158

      Speech pathologists, salary increase, duties, AB 565

      Superintendent of Public Instruction (See SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION)

      Support teams, duties, SB 184**

      Teacher education, duties, SB 540

      Title I eligible schools, duties, SB 185**

      University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, duties, receipt of reports, AB 567**

      Voucher Schools, Program of, administration, reimbursement of costs, SB 305

EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF

      Academic standards, duties, receipt of reports, SB 184**

      Accountability reports, contents, SB 184**, SB 312**, SB 397, AB 131**, AB 485**

      Achievement and proficiency examinations, duties, SB 110**, SB 312**

      Achievement of pupils, contents of plans to improve, AB 465

      Actions or regulations, when deemed approved, SB 540

      Advisory body to Department of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction, designation as, SB 540

      Alternative programs for at-risk pupils, duties, SB 535**

      Autism Scholarship Program, duties, AB 130

      Charter school district for certain sponsored schools, creation, AB 334**, AB 591**

      Criminal cases involving licensed personnel, duties, AB 313**

      Driver education courses, duties, SB 91

      Empowerment schools, duties, SB 238**

      Foster care, education program for children in, duties, SB 400**

      Governor

             Member of Board, SB 540

             Powers and duties, SB 540

      High schools

             Courses of study required for promotion to high school, duties, SB 184**

             Diplomas, alternative criteria to receive, adoption, SB 312**

             Grading, adoption of uniform grading policy, AB 212**

             Testing out of courses, regulations, SB 312**

      Incentive pay programs for licensed educational personnel, grants, receipt of reports, AB 563†, AB 565

      Independent study programs, duties, SB 535**

      Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, Account for Programs for, allocations, receipt of reports, SB 185**

      Local empowerment and accountability for charter schools, approval of plan, duties, SB 304

      Multicultural education, duties, AB 434

      Name changed to State Commission on Public Education, SB 540

      P-16 Advisory Council, receipt of report, SB 239**

      Parent Choice in Education Program, duties, AB 472

      Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, grants, receipt of reports, AB 280†, AB 568

      President, selection, SB 540

      Pupils with disabilities, rights of parents, duties, SB 115**

      Skin cancer educational program, development, AB 78

      Special education program units, duties, AB 627**

      Special Needs Scholarship Program, duties, SB 158

      Spirit squads, adoption of regulations, AB 386

      Stabilize the Operation of Public Schools, Fund to, duties, SB 416

      Superintendent of Public Instruction

             Advisory body to, SB 540

             Appointment, duties, SB 305, SB 540

      University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, regulations, AB 567**

      Voucher Schools, Program of, duties, SB 305

EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROGRAM EVALUATION, LEGISLATIVE BUREAU OF (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, COMMISSION ON

      Account for Programs for Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation

             Appropriation, duties, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563†, AB 627**

             Grants (See GRANTS—Education)

             Interest and income credited to Account, AB 627**

             Repeal, SB 545

             Use to pay certain ancillary expenses, limitations, SB 185**

      Composition, SB 185**

      Empowerment schools, duties, SB 305

      Expenses of Commission members, limitations and requirements, SB 185**

      Name change, advisory duties, SB 540

      Repeal, SB 545

      Superintendent of Public Instruction, duties removed, SB 540

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, COMMISSION ON

      Assessment of needs of school districts, duties, SB 184**

      Name change, SB 540

      Superintendent of Public Instruction, advisory body to, SB 540

ELDERLY PERSONS (See AGED PERSONS)

ELECTIONS

      Absent ballots (See Ballots, this heading)

      Attorney General, enforcement of laws, AB 328

      Ballot questions

             Advocacy concerning ballot questions

                   Compensation to petition circulators, restrictions, disclosures, AB 604**, AB 606

                   Registration, requirement, AB 80*, AB 322†, AB 606

                   Reports of contributions and expenditures, AB 322*, AB 604**

                   Resident agents, appointment required, AB 604**

                   Statements of organization, filing, AB 604**

             Arguments for or against, appeal of rejection of statements, AB 516*

             Highways, revenue measures for construction and maintenance, SB 393

             Local questions

                   Description of anticipated financial effect, requirements, AB 604**

                   Numbering, procedure for withdrawal, AB 569*

             North Las Vegas, qualifications of municipal judges, SB 303*

             Nye County, change in use of certain sales tax proceeds, SB 257, AB 461*

             Sales and use taxes, exemptions

                   Aircraft and major components, SB 152, SB 502*

                   Disabled veterans, purchase of vehicles for personal use, SB 372

                   Hearings aids and accessories, SB 172

                   Indian tribe, band, nation, group or community, sales to, SB 322

                   Medical equipment, SB 172, AB 169

                   Mobility-enhancing equipment, SB 172, AB 169

                   Ophthalmic or ocular devices or appliances, SB 152

                   Tax holidays, SB 308

             School districts, bond issues, AB 615**

             Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, legislative authority relating to administration, enforcement and collection, SB 502*

             Tax increases and indebtedness, SJR 7

             Washoe County, tax increases to fund school facilities, SB 141, SB 154**

      Ballots

             Absent ballots

                   Armed Forces members and others residing outside U.S., SB 493, AB 517**

                   Fax machines, use by certain voters, SB 493, AB 517**

                   Mailing by county clerk, AB 569*

                   Processing, procedure, AB 569*

                   Removal from ballot box and counting, time for, AB 569*

                   Requests for, SB 385, AB 328

                   Special ballot provided by Federal Government, authorized uses, SB 493

             Mailing ballots

                   Complaints regarding ballots cast, reports, SB 401*

                   Procedures, prohibited acts, AB 342*

             Mechanical voting systems (See Mechanical voting systems, this heading)

             Names of candidates, drawing to determine order of listing, AB 372

             Provisional ballots, reports, SB 401*

             Sample ballots

                   Contents, AB 604**

                   Mailing deadline, AB 517**

             Uncounted ballots, reports, SB 401*

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Candidates

             Definition, AB 517**

             Elected public officers, prohibition on filing declaration or acceptance of candidacy for different office, SB 371

             Fictitious address, cancellation upon filing for candidacy, AB 517**

             Filing officers, definition, duties, AB 335

             Financial disclosure statements

                   Form, filing, SB 548*, AB 335

                   Internet, posting of information, AB 335

                   List of events attended related to public office, disclosure, AB 312

                   Preparation, prohibited acts relating to, AB 79, AB 605

             Identification, voter registration card unacceptable as proof, AB 517**

             Judicial office, period for filing candidacy documents, AB 505**

             Names on ballots, drawing to determine order of listing, AB 372

             Petitions of candidacy, misconduct in signing or filing, penalties, SB 78*

             Withdrawal of candidacy, effective date, rescission, AB 569*

      Canvass of returns, time for political subdivisions to complete, AB 570*

      Computer programs to count ballots, unlawful acts, penalty, AB 328

      District attorneys, enforcement of laws, AB 328

      District court judges

             Appointment initially, retention by election, SJR 2

             Candidacy documents, filing period, AB 505**

             Eighth Judicial District, SB 556*, AB 246*

             Second Judicial District, SB 556*, AB 246*

             Tenth Judicial District, AB 246

      Election boards

             Addition or reassignment of members, AB 328

             Appointment, composition, AB 569*

             Mailing precincts, appointment, duties, AB 342

             Vacancies, filling, AB 328

      Electronic Tabulation of Votes, Committee to Verify the, creation, duties, SB 492

      General elections

             Date of certain city elections, SB 121**, SB 122**, SB 149

             Nonpartisan office with one candidate, effect of primary win, SB 80

      General improvement districts, boards of trustees, AB 513

      Government time or property, prohibitions on use for activities relating to political campaigns, AB 79, AB 605

      Initiative (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

      Kids Voting Greater Las Vegas, appropriation, SB 579**

      Legislative study, ACR 31

      Mailing precincts

             Election board, appointment, duties, AB 342

             Marking and return of ballots, AB 342*

             Voting in person, procedures, AB 342*

      Mechanical voting systems

             Hand counts, requirement, procedures, SB 492

             Malfunctions, reports, SB 401*

             Paper record for recount, requirements, SB 79, AB 569*

             Performance audit of electronic voting system, appropriation, SB 423

             Punch card ballots, provisions repealed, AB 517**

             Tampering or interfering with system or device, penalty, AB 328

      Municipal judges, cities in Clark County, SB 149, SB 303*

      Nonpartisan offices

             Additional offices designated as, SB 80

             One candidate for office at primary election, effect at general election, SB 80

      Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, duties, appropriation, SB 579**, SCR 19

      Pollbooks, redesignation as rosters, AB 569*

      Polling places

             Early voting, hours of operation, AB 569*

             Mailing precincts, designation of polling places, AB 342*

             Poll managers, appointment, duties, AB 328

             Unopened, reports, SB 401*

      Presidential election, Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, enactment, AB 384

      Primary elections

             Date of city elections in Clark County, SB 149

             Nonpartisan office with one candidate, effect of primary win, SB 80

             Special absent ballot provided by Federal Government, use, SB 493

      Reapportionment

             Authorization to redistrict between censuses urged, AJR 11

             Nonpartisan commission, creation, duties, AJR 12

      Recall of public officers (See RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS)

      Recounts, paper record requirements, SB 79, AB 569*

      Referendum (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

      Regulations of Secretary of State, requirements, effective date, AB 569*

      Sheriffs, qualifications for office, AB 301*

      Supreme Court justices

             Appointment initially, retention by election, SJR 2

             Candidacy documents, filing period, AB 505**

      Voter education campaign, appropriation, AB 384

      Voter registration

             Applications

                   Armed Forces members and others residing outside U.S., requests, SB 493

                   Challenges, procedures, AB 569*

                   Contents, AB 328

                   Objections by county clerk, grounds, procedure following, AB 569*

                   Political parties or other entities, fees, AB 569*

                   Proof of citizenship, requirements, AB 451

                   Unlawful acts, penalty, AB 328

             Deadline for registering

                   Changing, feasibility study, AB 506

                   Elimination, SB 401†, AB 506

             List of registered voters, provision to political parties, AB 569*

             Nonresidents whose parents reside in Nevada, address for purposes of registration, SB 493

             Voter registration card unacceptable as proof of identification, AB 517**

      Voters’ identification

             Photographic identification required, SB 385

             Valid forms of required identification, AB 517**

             Voter identification cards, issuance, SB 385

             Voter registration card unacceptable as proof of identification, AB 517**

      Voting

             Challenges to voter eligibility, reports, SB 401*

             Early voting, polling place hours, AB 569*

             Electronic system, appropriation for performance audit, SB 423

             Illegal voting, penalty, AB 451

             Receipts, use made optional, AB 569*

             Residency requirements, SJR 3‡, AJR 10 of the 73rd Session

ELECTRICITY

      Irrigation pumps

             Maximum rate for interruptible electric service, AB 144*

             Purchase of electricity from alternative sellers authorized, AB 284

      Price gouging during emergency deemed deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Utilities (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS

      Abandoned or unclaimed property, reports to Administrator, SB 103*, SB 519**

      Digital archive for governmental records, feasibility study, SB 131

      Hospital charges, submission of information to Department, SB 142**

      Medical records sent electronically, governing law, SB 536*

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, advertisements authorized, AB 265

      Personal information submitted to governmental agencies, confidentiality, liability, AB 600*

      Public works bids, submission of documents, SB 387**

      Real Property Electronic Recording Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 88*

      School pupils, program for electronic access to information relating to, SB 225

ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF MONEY

      Convenience fees for payments to State, SB 554

      Large amounts paid to State, requirements for certain transactions, SB 517*

ELK (See also HUNTING; WILDLIFE)

      Fees for nonresident tags, AB 573**

      Killing unlawfully, penalties, AB 573**

      Use of tags by certain persons to bag antlered bull elk prohibited, AB 111

ELKO, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Canvass of election returns, time for, charter amendment, AB 570*

      Room tax proceeds, allocation and use, charter amendment, AB 163

      Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, charter amendment, SB 13

      Television franchises, repeal, charter amendment, AB 526**

ELKO CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

      Boundaries and composition, AB 348**

      Elections, effect when same number of candidates as positions, AB 569*

      Personnel, travel and subsistence allowance, SB 210**

      Room tax, receipt and use of proceeds, AB 163

ELKO COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      California Trail Interpretive Center, appropriation, SB 215, SB 579**

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Gifted and talented program, appropriation, SB 126

      Regional training programs, funding, duties, AB 553

ELKS, BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

      Absent ballots, emergency regulations to facilitate delivery and receipt, SB 493

      Administration, Department of, appropriation for storage project, AB 206**

      Disaster Relief Account

             Appropriation, SB 464**

             Grants to local governments for disaster relief, procedures, SB 390

      Families, participation in preparedness activities urged, ACR 25

      Firearms, confiscation during emergency restricted, AB 95**

      Homeland security (See HOMELAND SECURITY)

      Nevada System of Higher Education, appropriation for certain staffing, AB 189

      Pets, plans to address needs of persons with, SB 81*

      Price gouging during emergency, deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Private schools, emergency drills, AB 250**

      Public utilities, employees

             Drivers, exemption from hours-of-service limitations, SB 300*

             Repairs, duties regarding dispatching, AB 524

      Railroad safety, requirements, AB 340

      Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, contracts exempt from certain laws, SB 117**

      Service animals, plans to address needs of persons with, SB 11, SB 81*

      Stabilize the operation of local government and mitigate the effects of natural disasters, funds to, use, SB 510, AB 291

      State employees, overtime work without prior approval authorized, SB 124

      Terrorism Early Warning Fusion Center in Clark County, appropriation, AB 346

      VHF radio system

             Dismantling, abandonment, sale or movement restricted, SB 260, SB 365

             Study, appropriation, SB 260

             Transfer to Department of Transportation, SB 365

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

      Advance directives, immunities, AB 158**

      Career incentive program for certain technicians, establishment, AB 257

      Common-interest communities, parking of vehicles, SB 436, AB 396††

      Educational assistance program for certain technicians, establishment, AB 257

      EMS radio system

             Repairs, appropriation, AB 549**

             Study of replacement, appropriation, AB 206**

      Fire protection districts, authority to provide services, SB 288**

      Flu medication, appropriation for emergency supply, AB 412

      Hospitals (See also HOSPITALS)

             Insurance payments for care of certain patients, acceptance, AB 427

             Waiting times, study, SB 244**

      Medical review committees, access to certain records, SB 228*

      Nonprofit organizations providing service, tax exemptions, license plates, SB 501

      Nursing services, staffing requirements, duties concerning plans, AB 458

      Osteopathic physician’s assistants, authority to render services, SB 412*

      Physician assistants, immunities for provision of care, AB 385*

      Pregnant women, immunities for assistance to, AB 4*

      Rural programs, grants, SB 522

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

      Volunteer Emergency Services Fund, creation, grants, SB 58

      Volunteer organizations, grants, appropriation, AB 629**

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, COMMITTEE ON

      Grants for rural programs, appropriation, SB 522

      Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Fund, administration, SB 58

      Volunteer organizations providing emergency services, grants, duties, AB 629**

EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION, STATE

      Emergency preparedness, disaster readiness for families urged, ACR 25

      Training program for response to spills of hazardous materials, duties, SB 50

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

      Metropolitan police departments, submission of budget for 911 system, SB 28**

      Reckless or aggressive driving, reports, effect, SB 394

      Surcharges to enhance or improve system in certain counties, procedure, AB 122**

EMINENT DOMAIN

      Appraisals, provision to property owner, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 413, AJR 3

      Attorney’s fees and costs

             Award to owner in certain cases, AB 129

             Liability limited, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 413, AJR 3

      Common-interest communities, exercise of powers prohibited, SB 362

      Deposits in court, distribution of interest on money, SB 16**

      Economic development or tax revenue purposes, prohibited use of acquired property, SB 85†, AB 102†, AB 129

      Failure to use property for public purpose within certain time, owner’s right to reacquire property, SB 85, SB 130, AB 102**, AB 413, AJR 3

      Interest, awards, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 413

      Judicial proceedings and determinations, rights, precedence, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 413, AJR 3

      Just compensation, determination, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 413, AJR 3

      PISTOL initiative, repeal, AJR 3

      Restrictions on transfer of property to other private person or entity, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 413, AJR 3

      Taking of private property for any private use prohibited, AJR 2

      Toll roads and bridges, exercise of powers, SB 392

      Valuation of property, SB 16†, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 413, AJR 3

EMISSION CONTROLS (See AIR POLLUTION)

EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN

      Child care institutions, licensure and regulation, AB 188, AB 507*

EMPLOYEE LEASING COMPANIES

      Industrial insurance records, maintenance and inspection, AB 419, AB 496**

      Responsibilities, AB 161*

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES (See also specific occupations)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      City employees (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Clark County, appropriation for medical services for uninsured working residents, SB 579**

      County employees (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Criminal history records, receipt of information by employers, SB 38*

      Discrimination, unlawful, AB 442, AB 443*

      District employees (See DISTRICTS)

      Employer-assisted housing programs, appropriation, AB 629**

      Firefighter applicants, disclosure of information to public safety agencies, AB 51*

      Harassment in the workplace, protective orders

             Application procedure, AB 3

             Violation, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Insurance purchased by certain employees, subsidies, SB 532, AB 168, AB 629**

      Jury duty by employees, prohibited acts by employers, SB 208**

      Occupational safety (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

      Payroll service providers, licensure and regulation, SB 476

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Railroad employees, background checks, training and protection, AB 340

      Sex offenders, accepting certain employment prohibited, AB 405

      Social security numbers, verification through link on certain website, AB 383*

      State employees (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Tax abatement for certain businesses (See ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

      Town employees (See TOWNS)

      Transportation provided by employers, regulation, SB 107

      Unemployment compensation (See UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)

      Work cards (See WORK CARDS)

      Workforce and projected workforce needs, study, SB 52

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

      HIV, unlawful discrimination, AB 443*

      Websites maintained for exchange of information between health care providers and potential employers, applicability of laws, SB 472

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Employment Security Division, unemployment compensation appeals and hearings, duties, AB 34**

      Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Regional Advisory Board of, representation, AB 408

      Rehabilitation Division

             Bureau of Services to the Blind and Visually Impaired, allocation, AB 555**

             Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation

                   Allocation from prior appropriation, AB 555**

                   Interpreters, certain duties removed, SB 220*, SB 473*

             Minimum wage law, applicability to certain participants in training or rehabilitative programs, SB 384**, AB 345

             Program to Encourage and Facilitate Purchases by Agencies of Commodities and Services From Organizations, duties, SB 140**

             Support for programs expressed, SCR 18

      Workforce and education initiatives, appropriation, SB 351

      Workforce and projected workforce needs, evaluation, duties, SB 52

ENERGY CONSERVATION

      Building codes and zoning ordinances, amendment to allow use of renewable resources required, AB 184

      Common-interest communities, authority of unit owners, SB 362

      Electric resistance for heating spaces, restrictions on installation removed, AB 184

      Green buildings (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

      Legislative findings, SB 437**

      Lights, establishment of minimum standards of energy efficiency, AB 178*

      Low-income energy conservation programs, SB 437*, AB 341

      Public buildings

             Analysis of conservation measures and alternative energy use

                   Procedures, SB 437†, AB 184, AB 341

                   Repeal, SB 578**, AB 621**

             Energy audits, requirements, AB 222

             Performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, AB 184, AB 341

      Renewable energy (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

      Residential property, evaluation for energy consumption and efficiency, SB 437*

ENERGY, OFFICE OF

      Conservation measures in public buildings, duties, SB 437

      Deputy Director of Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, employment, appropriation for salary and expenses, AB 222

      Energy audits of public buildings, receipt, duties, AB 222

      Green Building Rating System, duties, AB 295, AB 621**

      Lights, establishment of minimum standards of energy efficiency, AB 178**

      Powers and duties generally, AB 178**

      Residential property, evaluation of energy consumption, duties, SB 437*

      Solar Energy Industry, Advisory Board for Development of, duties, AB 186

      Task Force for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, part of Office, AB 222, AB 341

ENGINE EMISSION CONTROLS (See AIR POLLUTION)

ENGINEERS

      Construction Authority, Nevada, representation, SB 553

      Construction defects

             Nonresidential construction, procedure in action against engineer, SB 243*

             Residential construction, qualifications of third-party inspectors, SB 553

      Nevada System of Higher Education, qualifications of Manager for capital improvements, AB 355

      Public Works Board, State, representation, SB 387**

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

      Designation as official state language, SB 325

      School pupils

             English language learner programs

                   Appropriation, AB 563

                   Study, pilot program, SB 398**

             Immersion, pilot programs, study, SB 398**

             Kindergarten, appropriation for bilingual aides for certain pupils, AB 553

             Pre-kindergartners, pilot program for English proficiency, AB 395, AB 553

ENTERPRISE COMMUNITIES

      Economic development and urban renewal programs urged, ACR 9

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Infrastructure Improvement Act, SB 352**

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE

      Air pollution

             Administrative fines for certain violations, establishment, AB 67**

             California engine emission standards, adoption required, AB 481

             Cooperation with Department of Motor Vehicles, SB 452**

             Custom vehicles, duties, AB 321

             Greenhouse gas emissions, duties, SB 422**

             Historic vehicles, duties, AB 411

             Sale of emission credits, regulations, AB 67**

      Composition, AB 217**

      Mercury

             Emissions from mines, duties, AB 115**

             Handling and storage of large amounts, regulation, SB 118**

      Solid waste disposal, duties, AB 113

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, BOARD OF REGISTERED

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

      Advisory bistate commission to study environmental issues in certain areas, creation, AB 447

      Contested cases involving grant, denial or renewal of license, parties, AB 94**

      Energy production, availability of additional offshore areas urged, SJR 8

      Grazing on public land, civil actions involving, SB 272, SJR 12

      Greenhouse gas emissions, establishment of registry and issuance of statewide inventory, SB 422**

      Judicial public records, sealing, AB 519

      Legislative study of effects of pollutants and global warming, ACR 24

      Mercury

             Emissions from mines, regulation, AB 115**

             Handling and storage of large amounts, regulation, SB 118**

      Mining reclamation performance bonds, determination of annual amount to be paid into pooling program, AB 31

      Sagebrush habitat projects, appropriation for implementation, SB 189**

      State parks, funding for forest thinning, harvesting of timber, SB 226**

      Stream habitat restoration projects, appropriation, AB 274

      Tahoe Basin Environmental Improvement Program, bond issue, SB 55**

      Utility facilities (See UTILITY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT)

      Wildland fire suppression (See FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION)

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Unlawful employment or public accommodation practices, duties, AB 255, AB 442

EQUALIZATION, COUNTY BOARDS OF (See also PROPERTY TAXES)

      Appeals, duties, SB 478, AB 527

      Claims for tax exemptions, duties, AB 209**

EQUALIZATION, STATE BOARD OF (See also PROPERTY TAXES)

      Appeals

             Change in assessment, effect, AB 209**

             Redevelopment areas, reduction in assessed valuation, AB 527

      Claims for tax exemptions, duties, AB 209**

      Judicial review of decisions, AB 209

ESCROW AGENTS AND AGENCIES

      Appeals hearings, procedure, SB 160

      Assessment by Commissioner of Mortgage Lending, levy, SB 546

      Bonding requirements, SB 546

      Escrow for sale or refinance of real property, duties, SB 546

      Licenses

             Denial, suspension or revocation, grounds, SB 546

             Qualifications, SB 546

      Manufactured home parks, duties relating to sales, AB 477

      Money held by agency, duties regarding, SB 546

      Mortgage brokers or agents, co-licensure as escrow agent or agency prohibited, SB 546

      Mortgage Investments and Lending, Commission on, representation, SB 160

      Mortgage lending fraud, penalties, AB 440*

      Mortgage loan servicers, exemption from laws, SB 318

      Prohibited acts, penalties, SB 546

      Trust company laws, applicability, SB 537

ESTATES OF DECEDENTS

      Claims against ward’s estate by public guardian, SB 157*

      Conversion, taking or alienation of property, liability, SB 420*

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about deceased person, AB 600**

      Disclaimer of Property Interests Act of 1999, Uniform, adoption, SB 44*

      Guardian of estate, winding up affairs, SB 129**

      Intestate succession, SB 420*

      Limited Partnership Act of 2001, Uniform, adoption, SB 72*

      Livestock brands and marks, transfer of ownership after owner’s death, SB 486**

      Motorboats, certain transfers of ownership exempt from probate laws, AB 176*

      Petitions to county clerk, fees, SB 131

      Public administrators (See PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS)

      Small estates, distribution, SB 420*, AB 136

      Summary administration, SB 420*

      Vehicles, certain transfers of ownership exempt from probate laws, AB 176*

ETHEL-WILLIA

      Appropriation, AB 620

ETHICS

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Common-interest communities, executive board members, officers of association and attorneys, SB 362, SB 436, SB 483*, AB 11, AB 396††

      Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, duties, AB 128*

      Forfeiture of public office for three or more ethical violations, AJR 1

      Former officer or employee, acceptance of employment with certain business, prohibition, SB 307*, SB 393†, SB 495

      Industrial insurance, hearings and appeals officers, AB 496**

      Interpreters for hearing-impaired, standards, SB 473*

      Las Vegas salary commissions, qualifications of members, AB 514

      Nevada Ethics in Government Law

             Acknowledgment of ethical standards, filing, SB 495

             Financial disclosure statements

                   Form, filing, SB 548*, AB 335

                   Internet, posting of information, AB 335

                   List of events attended related to public office, disclosure, AB 312

                   Use of government time or property to prepare restricted, AB 79, AB 605

             Fines for violations, SB 495*, AB 605

             Gift defined, AB 312, AB 335

             Honorariums, prohibited receipt, criminal penalties removed, SB 495*

             Legal defense funds, requirements for establishment, contributions limited, reports, penalties, SB 425**, AB 605

             Nevada Revised Statutes, requirements for codification of Law, SB 495*

             Political campaigns, prohibitions on use of government time or property, AB 79, AB 605

             Representation or counseling of private persons before public agencies, annual reports, SB 495*

             Training requirements

                   Lobbyists, AB 142†, AB 605

                   New public officers, AB 142, AB 605

             Willful violations, penalty, AB 142

      Nursing schools, qualifications of ethics instructors, SB 412

      Physical therapy referrals, notice of financial interest by practitioners, AB 468*

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 547**

      Public purchasing employees, duties, prohibited acts, SB 307*

      Realtime captioning providers, standards, SB 473*

      School pupils, receipt of code of honor relating to cheating, SB 143**

      Sparks Civil Service Commission, qualifications of members, SB 101*

      Specialized or local ethics committees, certain duties removed, AB 335

      Taxicab Authority, employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Transportation Services Authority, employees, SB 76, SB 393†, AB 208, AB 429

ETHICS, COMMISSION ON

      Commission Counsel, duties, SB 495

      Enforcement of violations, statute of limitations, SB 495

      Jurisdiction, SB 495

      Legislative Counsel, duty to represent Legislators eliminated, AB 593**

      Opinions

             Disclosures to requester, AB 143

             Former officers or employees, employment by regulated businesses, SB 495

             Hypothetical matters, authority to render opinions, AB 312

             Investigation, time for completion, SB 495†, AB 143**

             Rendering of opinion, time for, SB 495†, AB 143**

      Quorum, SB 495

      Training programs, duties, fees, AB 142, AB 605

EUREKA COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      State Public Defender, assessment for services, SB 576**

EVICTION

      Unlawful detainer by tenants of residential property, AB 195*

EVIDENCE

      Blood, breath or urine tests, admissibility of affidavits and declarations, SB 35**

      Child neglect, substance abuse by caregiver as evidence of, SB 8

      Children under age 10, admissibility of testimonial statements made by, AB 237

      Construction defects and repairs, SB 553

      District courts, procedures for sealing judicial public records, AB 519

      Guilty but mentally ill, burden of proof, SB 380†, AB 193*

      Insanity defense or plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, burden of proof, SB 380†, AB 193*

      Malpractice, expression of apology by health care provider inadmissible, SB 174

      Motions to suppress, jurisdiction of courts, AB 65

      Personal injury, evidence of amount previously paid or reimbursed, AB 347

      Privileged information (See CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION)

      Public books or records, burden of proving confidentiality, SB 123*

      Traffic citations, use of automated systems to gather evidence, SB 61, AB 497

      Witnesses granted immunity, duties, admissibility of evidence in other proceeding, SB 37

      Wrongful death, evidence of amount previously paid or reimbursed, AB 347

EX-FELONS

      Pest control, denial, suspension or revocation of license authorized, AB 228*

      Work cards, prohibitions on issuance, AB 352*

EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Clerk, authority regarding bad debts, AB 16**

      Empowerment schools, grant applications, duties, SB 238

      Ending balance in State General Fund, duties, AB 628**

      Expenditures exceeding Legislative appropriation, duties, AB 617**

      Innovation and the prevention of remediation, programs for, funding, SB 540

      Sagebrush habitat projects allocation, duties, SB 189**

      School buildings and facilities in small counties, duties, SB 551

      State employees’ salaries, appropriations, duties, SB 575**

      Travel and subsistence allowances, duties, SB 210**

EXCAVATIONS

      Call before you dig, requirements, court actions, SB 396*

EXCHANGE FACILITATORS

      Licensure and regulation, SB 476**

EXECUTION, EXEMPTIONS

      Homesteads, SB 542†, AB 483**

      Personal property, AB 483**

      Security deposits for rental or lease of dwelling, SB 542, AB 483**

      Social security payments, SB 483*, SB 577**

      Stock of certain corporations, SB 242**, SB 317

      Tax refund received from earned income credit, AB 483**

EXPLOSIVES

      Child care facilities, prohibited acts, penalty, SB 354*

      Conditional use permits, notice of hearings, consultations by planning commissions, AB 91

      Containers, labeling, AB 91*

      Definition, list of chemicals included in, AB 91*

      Exemptions from regulation, AB 91*

      Manufacture, import, purchase or distribution, records, AB 91*

      Sale, purchase, loss or theft, reports of unusual circumstances, AB 91*

      School activities, possessing or carrying dangerous weapon unlawful, AB 107

      Storage, requirements, notices, AB 91*

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 137*

EXTORTION

      Immigration status, penalty for threats based on, AB 451

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 137*

EYES AND EYESIGHT

      Laser surgery, authority to perform, AB 385*

      Minimum standards for lenses, frames and other ophthalmic devices, AB 249**

      Sales tax exemption, ophthalmic or ocular devices and appliances, SB 152

                                                                     F

FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS)

FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS

      Chief administrative officers serving on Commission on Tourism, voting rights, AB 101**

      Clark County (See LAS VEGAS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY)

      Events and facilities, authority, SB 218

      Washoe County (See RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY)

FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, OFFICE OF

      Creation of Office and Advisory Board, SB 355, AB 408

FALLON NAVAL AIR STATION

      Land use planning near base, considerations, notices, SB 269*

FALSE PRETENSES AND REPRESENTATIONS

      Amber Alert System, false statements causing activation, penalty, AB 344**

      Contractors, false applications for enhanced certificates of eligibility, AB 140

      Governmental entities, submission of false claims to, remedies, SB 529**

      Governmental services tax, false claim for exemption, AB 10, AB 93

      Identity theft (See IDENTITY THEFT)

      Lobbyists of Executive Department, prohibited acts, AB 142

      Manufactured homes and parks, false advertising, AB 304*, AB 477

      Medicaid, liability for false claims, SB 529**

      Medical facilities, falsification of staffing records, penalty, AB 458

      Methamphetamine precursors, false entries in sales logbooks, SB 112**, AB 148**

      Minors, acquisition of tobacco, penalties, SB 14

      Petitions, unlawful acts, SB 78*, AB 606

      Property tax, false claim for exemption, AB 93

      Sex offender community notification website, prohibited acts, AB 405

      Terrorism, penalty for conveying false information relating to, AB 137*

      Tribute musical performances, false affiliations, SB 53**, AB 435

FAMILY COURTS (See also DISTRICT COURTS)

      Concealed firearms, permittee required to obtain authorization to carry in courthouse, penalty, AB 191

      Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

      Eighth Judicial District

             Abolishment and recreation of certain offices, SB 556*

             Designation of family court judges, SB 556*

             Number of judges increased, appropriation, AB 246*

      Protection of children under certain age, duties, AB 147*

      Second Judicial District

             Abolishment and recreation of certain offices, SB 556*

             Designation of family court judges, SB 556*

             Number of judges increased, appropriation, AB 246*

FAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

      Domestic violence prevention programs, appropriation, SB 579**, AB 613

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS

      Expansion of capacity of centers, funding, AB 203**

      Ron Wood Family Resource Center, qualifications and duties of outreach coordinators, employment of administrator, AB 367

      Truancy of school pupils, duties, AB 485**

      Vehicles, funding, AB 203**

FAMILY THERAPISTS (See MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS)

FARMERS (See AGRICULTURE)

FARMERS’ MARKETS

      Wineries, transport and sale of wine to markets, regulation, AB 403

FAX MACHINES

      Voters residing outside continental United States, use, SB 493, AB 517**

FEDERAL LANDS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

FELONIES (See also specific crimes)

      Additional or alternative penalties

             Child, commission of felony with assistance of, AB 416, AB 510**

             Criminal gang, felony committed to promote activities, AB 416, AB 510**

             Pregnant women, certain crimes against, SB 299, AB 521

             School property or activities, felony committed on or at, AB 416, AB 510**

             Terrorism, commission of felony related to, AB 416, AB 510**

             Violation of order for protection or order to restrict conduct, AB 416, AB 510**

      Amber Alert System, false statements causing activation, AB 344**

      Anatomical gifts, prohibited acts, SB 169*

      Body parts, sale or purchase, prohibited acts, SB 169*

      Community notification website regarding certain offenders, prohibited acts, AB 405, AB 574, AB 579*

      Complementary integrative medicine, unlicensed practice, SB 432

      Credit or debit card of another, attempt to use without consent, AB 370

      Dentists, prohibited acts, SB 265*

      Driving under the influence

             Pregnancy of another terminated as result of DUI, penalty, SB 299, AB 521

             Third offense, grounds for reduction of felony conviction, SB 277**

      Elections

             Mailing ballots, return by unauthorized persons, AB 342*

             Mechanical voting systems, unlawful acts, AB 328

             Voter registration, unlawful acts, AB 328

             Voting illegally, AB 451

      Escrow agents and agencies, unlawful acts, SB 546

      Firearms

             Possession while on property of school or child care facility, SB 354

             Unlawful confiscation during emergency, AB 95

      Fraudulent transactions with similar pattern, intent or victim, AB 521

      Genetic testing

             Crimes for which testing required, AB 92*, AB 99

             Failure to provide biological specimen, penalty, AB 99

      Graffiti violations, AB 14*, AB 81

      Identity theft, unlawful acts, SB 155, AB 428*

      Laser use, damage to aircraft or related equipment or injury to persons, AB 307*

      Legal defense funds, illegal contributions, SB 425**, AB 605

      Luring a child, acts constituting crime, AB 69, AB 72*

      Methamphetamine, unlawful acts, SB 112**, AB 148**, AB 150

      Mortgage lending fraud, AB 440*

      Motor vehicles

            Dealers, unlawful activities, SB 452**

             Failure to stop on signal of peace officer, SB 394*

             Odometers, unlawful acts involving, SB 452**

             Vehicle identification numbers or marks, unlawful acts, AB 141*

      Osteopathic physician’s assistants, unlawful acts, SB 21, SB 412*

      Parole required upon serving minimum sentence for category D or E felony, AB 62

      Petitions, misconduct in signing or filing, SB 78*

      Principals to crime, determination, AB 19

      Protective orders for children, violations, SB 34**, AB 416, AB 510**

      Railroad security information, unlawful disclosure, AB 340

      Retail theft ring, actions by, AB 421*, AB 521

      Securities, unlawful acts by transfer agents, AB 25*

      Sex offenders

             Community notification website, prohibited acts, AB 405, AB 574, AB 579*

             Harboring or concealing, AB 405

             Minimum security facility, prohibition against assignment to, AB 510**

      Technological crimes, forfeiture of property and proceeds, AB 306*

      Telecommunication devices, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 106**

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, AB 137*

      Tobacco products, unlawful acts, AB 586*

      Trafficking in certain controlled substances, AB 116

      Trafficking in persons and trafficking in persons for illegal purposes, AB 383*

      Vandalism, AB 14*

      Video voyeurism, SB 10*

FENCES

      Developers of private land in grazing districts, duty to fence land, SB 433

      Trespass warning, requirements, AB 227*

FERNLEY, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Sound barrier wall, appropriation for construction, SB 261, SB 579**

FERTILIZER

      Anhydrous Ammonia Additive Advisory Committee, creation, AB 150

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

      Diagnostic clinics, appropriation, SB 411, AB 629**

FINANCE, STATE BOARD OF

      Capital improvement projects, bond issue, duties, SB 578**

      Highway construction projects, issuance of bonds, SB 577**, AB 595

      Property tax levy by counties, approval of reduction, SB 577**

      Toll roads and bridges, bond issues, authority, SB 392†, AB 417

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON

      Abatement for contributions to health savings accounts, SB 262, SB 528

      Appeals, procedure relating to closed hearings, SB 448, AB 433**

      Branch tax, repeal, SB 233, AB 82, AB 414, AB 588

      Credits for employee housing assistance provided by employer, AB 269

      Deductions

             Apprenticeship program, payments by employer, AB 252

             Day care provided to children of employees, payments by employer, SB 211

             Health insurance or health benefit plans, payments by employer, AB 231

             Housing assistance provided by employer, value of, AB 269

             Pension plans, payments by employer, AB 252

             Public schools, value of cash or property donated to, AB 243

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

      Reduction of tax, SB 233, AB 82, AB 290, AB 414

FINES (See also ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS)

      Abuse, neglect, isolation or exploitation of older persons, AB 226**

      Air pollution

             Clark County, distribution and use of administrative penalties, SB 60**

             Idling time of certain vehicles, violations, AB 173

             Lesser violations, AB 67**

      Businesses

             Employment of unauthorized aliens, AB 383*

             Entities engaged in political activities, violations, AB 80*

             Ordinance concerning licensing or regulation, violations, AB 221

      Campaign violations, SB 371, SB 425†, AB 80*, AB 335†, AB 450, AB 604**, AB 606

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in death, release of information, AB 263*

      Child-restraint devices, failure to properly secure child, AB 64*

      Child welfare agencies, violations, AB 263*

      Cigarettes and other tobacco products, violations by retailers, AB 586*

      Concealed firearms permits, failure of certain persons to carry, AB 268

      Contractors, violations, SB 279**, AB 56*

      Controlled substance

             Methamphetamine precursors, unlawful acts, SB 112**, AB 148**

             Trafficking, minimum quantity required for imposition of civil penalties, AB 281

      Credit or debit card processors, unlawful fees imposed on merchants, AB 532

      Criminal fines (See generally CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS; specific crimes)

      Deceptive trade practices, SB 18, AB 393*

      Driver training schools, violations, SB 452**

      Drug wholesalers or manufacturers, failure to file certain gift reports, AB 128

      Ethics in Government Law, Nevada, willful violations, AB 142

      Exchange facilitators, prohibited acts, SB 476**

      False claims for government money, property or services, SB 529**

      Financial institutions, failure to report exploitation of certain persons, AB 87

      Foreclosure consultants, violations, AB 440*

      Foreign business entities, failure to publish annual statement, AB 371

      Gaming, violations involving tip pooling, AB 248

      Hospitals, violations, AB 98

      Industrial insurance, violations, SB 281†, AB 207, AB 496**

      Interpreters, violations, SB 473*

      Long-term care facility administrators, violations, AB 53**

      Medicaid recipients, failure to provide certain notice, SB 529

      Mines, pollution violations, AB 115

      Minors, tobacco-related offenses, SB 14

      Mortgage brokers or agents, violations, SB 546

      Motor carriers, violations, SB 68, SB 76, SB 107, SB 393†, AB 208, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Motor clubs, failure to pay annual fee, AB 161*

      Motor vehicle insurers, failure to pay certain fees, AB 619

      Motor vehicles

             Grand larceny, penalties, AB 619

             Idling time of certain vehicles, violations, AB 173

             Repairs, unlawful acts, AB 2*

             Traffic violations by minor, liability of parent or guardian, SB 293*

             Vehicle protection products, prohibited acts, SB 229

      Nursing services, staffing requirement violations, AB 458

      Opticians, practice without license, AB 249**

      Osteopathic physicians, prohibited acts regarding surgeries, SB 412*

      Payroll service providers, prohibited acts, SB 476

      Pest control, prohibited acts, AB 228*

      Pharmacies, failure to provide certain information, SB 197, AB 232*

      Physicians, prohibited acts, SB 412*, AB 385*

      Private professional guardians, prohibited acts, AB 522

      Public officers and employees, ethics violations, SB 495*, AB 605

      Public utilities, violations, AB 27**

      Public works, administrative penalties, AB 218

      Railroads, violations, AB 340

      Real estate licensees, violations, AB 562*

      Realtime captioning providers, violations, SB 473*

      Renewable energy projects, failure to provide economic benefits, AB 186

      Resident agents for certain loan businesses, violations, SB 242**

      Taxicab drivers, violations, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 208, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Tow car operators, violations, SB 68, SB 76, SB 107, SB 393†, AB 208, AB 429, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Truants, parent or guardian may be ordered to pay fine, SB 397, AB 485**

      Unclaimed property, violations by holders, SB 103*

      Unconscionable trade practices, SB 538

      Video service providers, violations, AB 526

      Water, violations related to, SB 274**

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

      Chief, peace officer powers, SB 15

      Common-interest communities, parking of vehicles, SB 436, AB 396††

      Emergency medical services (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

      Explosives, receipt of certain reports and notices, AB 91*

      Fire hydrants, duties of water utilities, SB 86**

      Fire protection generally (See FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION)

      Homeland security, authority to inspect certain documents, SB 106**

      Impact fees for station projects, authorized uses, AB 138**

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, authorized uses, SB 74**

      License plates for professional firefighters, distribution of fees, AB 264**

      Nye County, sales tax increase for personnel and facilities, SB 257, AB 461*

      Personnel

             Applicants

                   Inspection of sealed mental health records, AB 490**

                   Requests for information from current or former employers, AB 51*

             Career incentive program, establishment, AB 257

             Educational assistance program, establishment, AB 257

             Industrial insurance, continuation of certain death benefits after remarriage of surviving spouse, SB 3*

             Peace officer powers, SB 15

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      State buildings, inspections in larger counties, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Volunteer firefighters, heart disease as occupational disease, AB 89

      Wildland fires, funding for volunteer departments, SB 224

FIRE DRILLS

      Private schools, requirements, AB 250**

FIRE MARSHAL, STATE

      Appropriation, SB 555**, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Building codes, applicability of regulations in Clark County, AB 529**

      Contingency Account for Hazardous Materials, duties, SB 576**

      Correctional facilities and institutions, fire and life safety, consultations, AB 361

      Counties, authority restricted in certain counties, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Fire codes, duties, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49**

      Legislative study of operation of Division, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      School districts, authority restricted in certain districts, SB 499**

      State buildings, duties, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Training programs, duties, SB 50

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Annexation procedures, SB 289

      Boundaries, adjustment, SB 289**

      Budgets, requirements, SB 288**

      Career incentive programs for certain employees, establishment, AB 257

      Consolidation procedures, SB 289

      Districts created by county commissioners

             Board of fire commissioners, powers and duties, SB 288**

             Claims against district, payment, SB 288**

             Organization, SB 288**

             Property, title vested in district, SB 288**

      Districts created by election

             Board of directors, powers and duties, SB 288**

             Fire chief, appointment, duties, SB 288**

             Taxes, levy, collection and use, SB 288**

             Territory organized into district, SB 288**

             Wildland fire suppression, duties, SB 288**

      Districts receiving federal aid

             New territory, procedure for inclusion, SB 289**

             Reorganization, procedures, SB 289**

      Educational assistance program for certain employees, establishment, AB 257

      Emergency medical services, authority, SB 288**

      Employment applicants

             Inspection of sealed mental health records, AB 490**

             Requests for information from current or former employers, AB 51*

      Sierra Fire Protection District, transfer of state land to, AB 22**

FIREARMS

      Additional penalty when used during crime, AB 63, AB 300, AB 416, AB 510**

      Child care facilities, prohibited acts, penalty, SB 354*

      Concealed firearms

             Clark County, local regulations, requirements, SB 92*

             Court facility, permittee required to obtain authorization to carry, penalty, AB 191

             Permits

                   Application fees, AB 21

                   Categories of firearms, SB 237†, AB 268

                   Expiration, SB 237*

                   Mental health patients, admission of prior hospitalization, AB 490**

                   Out-of-state permits, authorized use in Nevada, SB 237*, AB 268

                   Photograph of applicant or permittee, requirement eliminated, SB 237

                   Renewal procedure, AB 21

                   Revolvers, carrying, SB 237*, AB 268

                   Semiautomatic firearms, carrying, SB 237*, AB 268

             School teachers, authority to carry on school property, SB 286

      Domestic violence

             Adverse party named in extended protective order, prohibition against possession, AB 194*

             Notice to defendant of laws regarding transportation or possession, AB 482*

      Emergencies or disasters, confiscation of firearms restricted, AB 95**

      Local regulation, applicability of laws, requirements, SB 92*

      School property or school activities

             Juvenile offenders, evaluation and drug testing required, SB 354*

             Possessing or carrying dangerous weapon unlawful, AB 107

             Teachers, authority to carry concealed on school property, SB 286

             Unlawful possession, increased penalty, SB 354

      Spring guns and similar devices, use to kill mountain lions, AB 259

FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION

      Community-based wildfire threat reduction program, appropriation, SB 564, SB 579**

      Departments (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

      Districts (See FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      Lake Tahoe Basin, evaluation of fireshed management plan, SB 226**

      Urban and Community Forestry Program, appropriation, SB 348, SB 579**

      Wildland fire suppression

             Appropriations, SB 224, SB 336**

             Federal assistance, additional appropriations urged, SJR 13

             Fire protection districts, duties, SB 288**

             Forest thinning in state parks, appropriation, study, SB 226**

             Interagency airtanker base programs, full funding urged, AJR 7

FISCAL ANALYSIS DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

FISH AND FISHING

      Conservation and restoration of fish and habitat, appropriation, AB 622

      Demerit points, schedule established, AB 338

      Licenses, permits or privileges

             1-day group fishing permits, issuance, fees, AB 573**

             Aged persons, qualifications for reduced license fees, AB 343

             Child support, hearings on suspension of license for nonpayment, AB 520*

             Contents of permits, AB 573**

             National Guard members and families, issuance of licenses, AB 105, AB 162

             Requirement, penalty, AB 573**

      Unlawful acts, AB 338

FITNESS AND WELLNESS, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE STATE PROGRAM FOR

      Appropriation, SB 557**, SB 579**

FLAGS

      Army and Navy Academy, presentation of State Flag commemorated, SR 5

      Railroads, requirements, AB 340

      Veterans, provision of flags for display, AB 134

FLEET VEHICLES (See MOTOR CARRIERS; MOTOR VEHICLES)

FLIGHT 93 NATIONAL MEMORIAL

      Appropriation for construction, AB 475, AB 629**

FLOOD CONTROL

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, creation, duties, SB 487*

FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Taxes or assessments, property of certain nonprofit organizations exempt, AB 339

FOOD

      Food Bank of Northern Nevada, appropriation, SB 205, AB 241

      Food handler defined, AB 443*

      Nutrition education, collaboration among state agencies urged, SCR 27

      Price gouging during emergency, deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Purchasing Division, appropriation for distribution costs, SB 459, SB 579**

      Three Square, appropriation for food production facility, AB 320, AB 629**

FOOD STAMPS

      Drug testing of applicants for assistance required, exceptions, AB 86

      Foreign citizens, restrictions on receipt, AB 451

FORECLOSURE

      Agreement with third party to assist in recovery of proceeds, regulation, AB 560*

      Common-interest communities, association liens, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

      Consultants and purchasers, rights and duties, prohibited acts, remedies, AB 440*

      Deeds of trust, procedure for voiding sale, SB 217, SB 483*

FOREIGN CITIZENS

      Business and professional licenses, restrictions on issuance, AB 451

      Businesses, penalty for employment of unauthorized aliens, AB 171, AB 383*

      Drivers’ licenses, issuance to illegal aliens prohibited, AB 451

      Extortion based on immigration status, penalty, AB 451

      Hate crimes, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Physicians

             Medical experts, licensure, SB 412*

             Restricted licenses, issuance, fees, AB 385*

      Public benefits, restrictions on receipt, AB 451

      Punitive damages, receipt prohibited, AB 451

      Students, eligibility for financial assistance restricted, SB 52, SB 415, AB 451

      Trafficking in persons, penalties, AB 383*

      Unemployment compensation benefits prohibited, AB 451

FOREIGN CORPORATIONS (See also CORPORATIONS)

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Architectural and design firms, requirements for filing documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Civil actions, security for costs, SB 291

      Mortgage loans, bankers and brokers, activities constituting business in State, SB 546, AB 375*

      Ownership records, maintenance, penalty for noncompliance, AB 25*

      Reinstatement, relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

FOREIGN COUNTRIES

      Horse races, authority to place pari-mutuel wagers in foreign countries, AB 535

      Interstate Family Support Act, procedures, SB 77*

      Sex offenders living in foreign country, registration requirements, SB 232

      Taiwan (See TAIWAN)

      Trade agreements (See INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS)

      Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, adoption, SB 177*

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

      Expenditures by state agencies to provide services in language other than English, recording required, SB 325

      Public employment, discrimination based on inability to converse in language other than English prohibited, SB 325

FORENSIC ANALYSTS

      Licensure and regulation, AB 495

FORENSIC EXAMINERS, COMPUTER

      Licensure and regulation, SB 410

FORENSIC LABORATORIES

      Genetic marker testing, funding, AB 99, AB 377

FORESTER FIREWARDEN, STATE

      Fire protection districts, duties, SB 288**, SB 289**

      Wildland fire suppression, cooperation of certain fire protection districts, SB 288**

FORESTRY

      State parks, funding for forest thinning, harvesting of timber, SB 226**

FORESTRY, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

FORFEITURES

      Public office, forfeiture for multiple ethical violations, AJR 1

      Technological crimes, property and proceeds attributable to, AB 306*

      Trafficking in persons, penalties, AB 383*

      Vehicles with altered identification numbers, AB 141*

FORT MOHAVE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT LAW

      Clark County, powers and responsibilities, SB 301**

      Development Account, use, appropriation, SB 301

FOSSILS (See also HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

      Archeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month, designation, SB 136**

      Office of State Paleontologist, creation, SB 135

      Upper Las Vegas Wash park, study, AB 469**, AB 629**

FOSTER CARE

      Clark County Integration, appropriation, AB 540**

      Group homes, training for certain employees required, AB 507*

      Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, creation, SB 170

      Legislative Committee on Health, Welfare, Safety and Protection of Children, creation, AB 305

      Legislative study, SB 356*

      Licensure and regulation of homes, contracts with private entities, AB 292

      Providers of care, assistance to agencies and organizations in recruiting and training, SB 399**

      School Choice Program, establishment, SB 400*

FRANCHISES

      Liquefied petroleum gas utilities, exemption from limit on fees, SB 145**

      Reduction and prospective elimination of fees charged to public utilities, SB 246

      Telecommunication providers, AB 518**

      Video service providers, AB 526**

FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

      Health care providers

             ABC coding, use, SB 413, SB 414, SB 432

             Reimbursement in accordance with applicable policies, requirement, SB 413

             Requests for verification of coverage, duties, AB 133

      Hospitals, payments for care of certain patients, AB 427

      Intoxication of claimant as basis for denial of claim or cancellation of certain policies, AB 286**

      Medicaid claims, duties, liability, SB 529**

      Medical examinations, notification to policy holder or physician of detection of serious medical condition, AB 303*

      Washoe County, certain contracts with hospitals prohibited, AB 97

FRAUD

      Consumer fraud

             Consumer Affairs for Minorities, Ombudsman of, duties, AB 530, AB 629**

             Right of action authorized for price gouging, SB 18

      Credit or debit card of another, attempt to use without consent, AB 370

      Foreclosure purchasers, unlawful acts, AB 440*

      Governmental entities, submission of fraudulent claims to, remedies, SB 529**

      Insurance fraud (See INSURANCE)

      Interpreters, complaints against, SB 473*

      Medicaid

             Fraudulent claims, remedies, SB 529**

             Medical and related facilities, violations, effect, SB 529**, AB 68**

      Medicare, violations by medical and related facilities, effect, AB 68**

      Mortgage lending fraud, penalties, AB 440*

      Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees

             Prevention of fraud, duties of investigators, SB 452**

             Prohibited acts, effect, SB 452**

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, unlawful acts, AB 595**

      Motor vehicle liens, penalty for false entries on documents, SB 452**

      Motor vehicle odometers, unlawful acts, damages, SB 452**

      Paternity fraud, penalty, AB 90*

      Petitions, use of fraudulent means to obtain signatures, SB 78*, AB 606

      Realtime captioning providers, complaints against, SB 473*

      Transactions with similar pattern, intent or victim, penalties, AB 521

FRESHWATER LOBSTER

      Importation, possession or propagation, permits, regulation, SB 366

FUEL

      Aircraft, taxes (See AVIATION FUEL TAX; JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT FUEL, TAX ON)

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      County motor vehicle fuel tax (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX)

      Diesel fuel (See DIESEL FUEL)

      Gasoline (See GASOLINE)

      Liquefied petroleum gas (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Price gouging during emergency, deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

FUEL CELLS (See generally RENEWABLE ENERGY)

FUNERAL BOARD, NEVADA STATE

      Licensing examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

      Unclaimed dead bodies, acts constituting unprofessional conduct, SB 227*

FUNERAL HOMES

      Vandalism, penalty, AB 14*

FUNERAL SERVICE CONTRACTS

      Investigation of violations, authority of Commissioner, AB 161

      Prepaid contracts, definition, waiver of seller’s duty to provide security, AB 161*

FUNERALS

      Demonstrations within certain distance or time of funeral or memorial service prohibited, penalty, SB 29, AB 159

                                                                     G

GAME WARDENS (See generally PEACE OFFICERS)

GAMING

      Antique gaming devices, authorized sale, AB 535**

      Counterfeit wagering instruments or promotional items, prohibited acts, AB 535**

      Disputes between licensees and patrons, procedures, AB 535**

      Employees

             Registration requirements, AB 535**

             Tips or gratuities, authorized and prohibited acts, AB 248, AB 357

      Finding of suitability

             Corporations, persons acquiring ownership of nonvoting security, AB 535**

             List of unsuitable persons, applications for removal of name from, AB 535**

             Unsuitable or unlicensed persons, prohibitions on certain actions, AB 535**

      Holding and intermediary companies, approval of certain acquisitions and dispositions, AB 535**

      Horse races, authority to place pari-mutuel wagers in other states and foreign countries, AB 535

      Independent agents residing in State, registration as gaming employee unnecessary, AB 535**

      Legalized gaming in Nevada, 75th anniversary commemorated, ACR 20

      Liberty Belle slot machine collection, appropriation for acquisition, AB 551**

      Licenses

             Abatement of certain license fees, eligibility, requirements, SB 381

             Foreign limited-liability companies and limited partnerships, AB 535**

             Local licenses, conditions of issuance, AB 248

             Nonrestricted licenses

                   Larger counties, issuance to establishments other than resort hotels, SB 212

                   Smaller counties, requirements for issuance, AB 248

      Problem gambling (See PROBLEM GAMBLING)

      State lottery

             Constitutional amendment to provide, use of proceeds for education, AJR 5

             Legislative study of establishment, SCR 15

      Theatrical or stage performers, industrial insurance coverage, AB 363

GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Abatement of certain license fees, regulations, SB 381

      Authorized expenditures, SB 576**

      Fiscal crisis, members and agents deemed essential employees, AB 589**

      Former members, appearance on behalf of or employment by regulated persons, prohibition, SB 495

      Investigators (See generally PEACE OFFICERS)

      Nonrestricted licenses, duties, SB 212, AB 248

      Problem Gambling, Revolving Account to Support Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of, deposits, SB 453**

GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE

      Abatement of certain license fees, authority, SB 381

      Authorized expenditures, SB 576**

      Disputes between licensees and gaming patrons, duties, AB 535**

      Fiscal crisis, members and agents deemed essential employees, AB 589**

      Former members, appearance on behalf of or employment by regulated persons, prohibition, SB 495

      Information system security and computers, appropriation, AB 202**

      Investigators (See generally PEACE OFFICERS)

      Nonrestricted licenses, duties, SB 212

      Salaries and additional payments, SB 575**

      Terms of office of members, beginning dates, AB 179*

GANGS, CRIMINAL

      Felony committed to promote activities of gang, penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Public schools, adoption of anti-gang policies required, AB 389

GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS

      Abandoned vehicles, duties, AB 552**

      Arbitration of claims, provisions removed, AB 393*

      Certificates of registration

             Bond or deposit, requirements, SB 452**, AB 393*

             Evidence of unfitness, AB 393*

             Grounds for revocation or refusal to renew, reinstatement, SB 452**, AB 393*

      Customer rights, display of sign, AB 393

      Deceptive trade practices, penalties, investigations, AB 393*

      Definitions, regulation of entities performing additional services, SB 452**

      Disciplinary action, grounds, AB 393*

      Employment of certain persons prohibited, AB 393*

      Estimates and manufacturers specifications, duties, penalty, AB 2*, AB 393

      Motor vehicle insurers

             Ownership interest in garage prohibited, AB 185

             Payments for repairs or replacement vehicles, requirements, AB 492

      Motor vehicle manufacturers, sharing of service and diagnostic information with independent garages encouraged, SCR 48

      Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act, adoption, SB 379

      Parts and accessories replaced, delivery to customer, exceptions, AB 393

      Rebuilt, reconstructed or specially constructed vehicles, inspections, SB 452**

      Vehicle identification numbers or marks, duties, prohibited acts, AB 141*

GARBAGE AND REFUSE (See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL)

GASOLINE

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Fuel taxes (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Grades, definitions, SB 295

      Price controls, procedures, prohibited acts, SB 295

      Price gouging during emergency, deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Standard specifications, adoption by regulation, SB 105, SB 324*

      Study of availability and transport, SCR 30

GATED COMMUNITIES (See also COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Parole and probation officers, access for supervision purposes, SB 33

      Trespass warning, requirements, AB 227*

GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS LEGISLATION

      Contents, AB 628**

GENERAL AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES LEGISLATION

      Contents, SB 576**

GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS LEGISLATION

      Contents, SB 578**

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Boards of trustees, composition, election, AB 513

      County commissioners as ex officio board of trustees, AB 373**

      Election areas, reorganization, AB 513

      Stagecoach, authority to furnish sewer facilities, AB 135**

      Streets and alleys, certain districts furnishing, boundaries, AB 373**

      Taxes or assessments, property of certain nonprofit organizations exempt, AB 339

      Washoe County, creation of certain districts required, AB 513

      Water services, plans for water conservation, AB 331*

GENETIC TESTING

      Administrative assessments, imposition to pay for costs, AB 99

      CODIS database, use, AB 99

      Crime against a child, testing of certain offenders, SB 471*, AB 377

      Crimes for which biological specimens must be submitted, AB 92*, AB 99

      Delinquents, genetic marker testing required for certain offenses, fees, AB 99

      Failure of criminal defendant to provide biological specimen, penalty, AB 99

      Fund for Genetic Marker Testing, creation, use, AB 99

      Metropolitan Police Department Forensic Laboratory, appropriation, AB 99

      Paternity tests, SB 71, AB 90*, AB 498*

      Sex offenders, testing of certain offenders, SB 471*, AB 377

      Sharing of information on biological specimens, restrictions, penalties, AB 92*

      Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory, appropriation, AB 99

GEOGRAPHIC ALLIANCE IN NEVADA

      School districts, appropriation for program used by Alliance, SB 305, SB 545

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

      Natural resources, creation of position of Coordinator, appropriation, SB 513

      State Parks, Division of, appropriation for computer equipment, SB 251**

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (See also RENEWABLE ENERGY)

      Availability and development of renewable fuel, study, SCR 30

      Federal Lands, Account for Revenue from the Lease of, allocation, SB 539

      Nevada System of Higher Education, appropriation for system, SB 331

      Portfolio standards for electric utilities, AB 1**

      Property tax abatement for electric facilities using, AB 277

      Public buildings, consideration of conservation measures and alternative energy use, SB 437†, AB 184, AB 341, AB 621**

GERIATRICS AND GERONTOLOGY

      Health care providers and certain others, training requirements, AB 108

GIFT CERTIFICATES

      Abandoned certificates, presumption, escheat to State for education, AB 279*

      Notice to buyer of effect of failure to timely redeem, requirement, AB 279*

      Service fee for inactivity, restrictions, AB 279*

GIFTS (See also GRANTS)

      Agriculture, State Department of, authority to accept, AB 42**

      Air Service Commission, Nevada, authority to accept, SB 283

      Anatomical gifts (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

      Common-interest communities and attorneys, prohibited acts, SB 483

      Cultural Affairs, Department of, authority to accept, SB 196**

      Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, reports of gifts to practitioners, AB 128

      Fair and recreation boards, authority to seek and accept, SB 218

      Lobbyists of Executive Department, prohibited acts, AB 142

      Nevada Ethics in Government Law, gift defined, AB 312, AB 335

      Nevada Lobbying Disclosure Act, gift defined, AB 335

      Public schools, authority to accept gifts for athletic activities and sports, SB 284

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS

      Sex offenders, monitoring program, AB 377

GLOBAL WARMING

      Greenhouse gas emissions, establishment of registry and issuance of statewide inventory, SB 422**

      Legislative study of effects, ACR 24

GOATS (See LIVESTOCK)

GOLF COURSES

      Washoe County Fair and Recreation Board, powers, SB 162

GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

      Physician assistants, applicability of law, AB 385*

      Pregnant women, immunities for assistance to, AB 4*

GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX

      Churchill County, reduction and prospective elimination of special tax, SB 323

      Dealers, registration of vehicles without payment of tax, provisions repealed, SB 452**

      Depreciation schedule, revision, SB 324†, SB 393

      Districts, repeal of distribution to certain districts, SB 96

      Exemptions

             Custom vehicles, AB 321

             Fuel-efficient vehicles, AB 481

             Historic vehicles, AB 411

             Military personnel on active duty, AB 10

             National Guard members killed on active duty, surviving spouses, AB 93

             Nonprofit museums, vehicles exhibited by, SB 319

             Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, SB 501

             Veterans, SB 372, AB 486

      Highway construction and maintenance, use of certain proceeds, SB 324

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Rate

             Increase, deposit in Trust Fund for the Control of Weeds, SB 505

             Minimum tax, increase, SB 324

             Reduction, SB 96

GOVERNOR

      AB 483, Governor requested to return bill for further consideration, ACR 34

      Appointments made by

             Autism Task Force, Nevada, SB 368, AB 629**

             Ballot Review Board, AB 606

             Behavioral Health Counseling, Board of Examiners for, SB 543

             Certified Court Reporters’ Board of Nevada, AB 32**

             Clinical Professional Counseling, Board of, SB 543

             Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, SB 326

             Complementary Integrative Medical Examiners, Board of, SB 432

             Construction Authority, Nevada, members and Executive Officer, SB 553

             Contractor Licensing Commission, SB 553

             Correctional Institutions, Commission on Standards for State, AB 361

             Cosmetology, State Board of, AB 238

             Crime Scene Investigators and Forensic Analysts, Board of, AB 495

             District court judges, SJR 2

             E-Health Steering Committee, SB 221

             Employee-Management Committee, AB 602

             Environmental Commission, State, AB 217**

             Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Office of, SB 355, AB 408

             Gaming Control Board, State, AB 179*

             Guardians, Nevada State Board of Examiners for Private Professional, AB 522

             Health Care, Legislative Committee on, advisory committee to, SB 171

             Health, Nevada Academy of, SB 171**

             Health Planning, Analysis and Policy Support, Advisory Committee for the Office of, SB 221

             Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, SB 90**

             Institutional Review Board, Nevada, AB 234

             Intermediate Appellate Court, judges, SJR 2‡, SJR 9

             Judicial Performance, Commission on, SJR 2

             Judicial Selection, Commission on, SJR 2

             Labor Commissioner, AB 488

             Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors, Board of Examiners for, AB 424**

             Medical Examiners, Board of, SB 98

             Mental Health and Developmental Services, Commission on, AB 233**

             Methamphetamine Free Nevada, Task Force for, SB 530

             Mojave Desert Advisory Commission, AB 447

             Mortgage Investments and Lending, Commission on, SB 160

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

             North Las Vegas Infrastructure Improvement Commission, SB 352

             Occupational and professional boards generally, SB 412*

             Off-Highway Vehicles, Advisory Board or Committee, SB 434

             P-16 Advisory Council, SB 239**

             Perfusionists, State Board of, SB 382

             Private Investigator’s Licensing Board, AB 223, AB 531**

             Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 544

             Public Works Board, State, SB 387**, AB 12

             Public Works Departments, State, Director, AB 12

             Regents, Board of, SJR 4

             Registered Agents, State Board of, SB 317

             Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Task Force, AB 222, AB 341

             Residential Construction Commission, Nevada, SB 553

             Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, AB 508**

             Statewide Alert System, Committee for the, AB 344**

             Superintendent of Public Instruction, SB 540

             Supreme Court justices, SJR 2

             Tanning Establishment Advisory Committee, AB 238

             Technological Crime, Advisory Board for the Nevada Task Force, AB 306*

             Transportation Hearing Commissioner, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Washoe County Schools Construction and Revitalization Advisory Committee, SB 154**

             Weeds, Trust Fund for the Control of, Board of Trustees, SB 505

      Archeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month, duties, SB 136**

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, SB 490**

      Bill tracking database, appropriation, SB 444**

      Budget (See also STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

             Regional facilities for children, inclusion of support, SB 249

             Work programs, procedures, SB 518**

             Zero-based budgeting, use, requirements, SB 108

      Children qualifying for Medicaid or Nevada Check Up Program, provision of assistance in identifying and enrolling urged, SJR 6

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, ensuring timely reauthorization urged, SJR 6

      Collective bargaining by state employees, duties, AB 601

      Computers, office furniture and equipment, appropriation, SB 186**

      Consumer Health Assistance, Office for (See CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR)

      Contributions, solicitation or acceptance, restrictions, SB 425**, AB 335†, AB 605

      Death penalty, stay of execution, AB 192**

      Education, Department of, augmentation of expenditures, approval, AB 627**

      Education Programs Account, Other State, duties, AB 627**

      Education, State Board of, powers and duties, SB 540

      Efficiency program for state agencies, duties, AB 74

      Emergency management, restriction of powers regarding firearms, AB 95**

      Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Office and Advisory Board, creation, AB 408

      Gasoline or diesel fuel prices, powers, SB 295

      High Level Nuclear Waste Project Office, appropriation, SB 342**

      Higher Education Student Loan Program, duties, SB 540

      International trade agreements, powers, AB 470

      Mansion Account, appropriation, SB 343

      Medical Education, Research and Training, Commission on, appropriation for consultant costs, SB 444**

      Methamphetamine study working group, appropriation, SB 346

      Monte Cristo State Park, receipt of information, duties, SB 514

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, dedication of building in honor of Assemblyman Paul May urged, SCR 17

      National Governors Association, appropriation for dues, SB 444**

      Nevada Executive Department Lobbying Disclosure Act, adoption, AB 142

      P-16 Advisory Council, assistance, SB 239**

      Portrait, duties transferred to Department of Cultural Affairs, AB 593**

      Presidential election, Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, duties, AB 384

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, approval of employment of Executive Officer, SB 547**

      Public Works Board, State

             Designation as Chairman, duties, AB 12

             Manager and deputy managers, approval, SB 387**

      Reports, receipt

             Autism Task Force, Nevada, SB 368, AB 629**

             Clark County hospital, SB 533

             Corrections, Policy Advisory Commission on, AB 416

             Disability Services, Office of, SB 473*

             Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128*

             Education

                   Early childhood education programs, AB 627**

                   Empowerment schools, SB 238**, SB 305

                   Grants for certain programs, SB 305

                   Incentive pay programs, evaluation, AB 563†, AB 565

                   Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, Account for Programs for, allocations, SB 185**

                   P-16 Advisory Council, SB 239**

                   Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, SB 305

             Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Office of, SB 355

             Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Regional Advisory Board of, AB 408

             Fire Marshal, State, disobedience of orders, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

             Health, Nevada Academy of, SB 171**

             Hospital charges, public awareness program, SB 552, AB 146**

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

             Nevada System of Higher Education, SB 357†, AB 355

             Performance standards for state agencies, SB 297

             Prison Oversight, Committee on, AB 416

             Public Works Board, State, SB 387**

             Secretary of State, AB 220*

             Surgeries and sentinel events, SB 412*

             Transportation, Department of, SB 574, AB 595**

             Vascular health plan and program, AB 360

             Workforce and projected workforce needs, SB 52

             Youth Legislative Issues Forum, Nevada, SB 247**

      School funding, duties, AB 627**

      Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, proclamation, AB 48**

      State Controller or State Treasurer, designation of temporary replacement, AB 559

      Superintendent of Public Instruction, duties, SB 540

      Terminal leave costs, appropriation, SB 444

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, nomination of member, AB 360

GRAFFITI

      Administrative assessments, imposition, deposit in Graffiti Reward Fund, AB 14*

      Drivers’ licenses, suspension or delay in issuance, AB 14*, AB 23, AB 81

      Graffiti implements, definitions, unlawful acts, AB 14*

      Impoundment of vehicle used in commission of offense, AB 23

      Penalties, AB 14*, AB 23, AB 81, AB 180

      Probation, conditions, AB 14*

      Restitution to property owner or governmental entity for clean-up costs, AB 14*

GRAND JURIES (See also JURIES)

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in death, procedures, AB 263

      Indictments, prohibitions on seeking, AB 364

      Jurors, travel expenses, AB 20**

      Preliminary hearings, defendant’s right to submit statement regarding, AB 364††

      Witnesses, travel expenses, AB 323*

GRAND LARCENY

      Vehicles, effect of subsequent conviction for crimes involving, SB 93, AB 619

GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN

      Child custody, order of preference for custody of child, AB 52

      Child visitation, rights of grandparents and great-grandparents, SB 204

GRANTS

      Aging Services Division, appropriation for respite care grant program, AB 457

      Agriculture, State Department of

             Authority to accept and make, AB 42**

             Weed control, appropriation, SB 488

      Air service, grants to promote, appropriation, SB 579**

      Airports, stabilization and expansion of regional commercial service, SB 283

      Arts Council Challenge Grant Program, appropriation, AB 628**

      Autism, services to families of children with, AB 525

      Chronic diseases, wellness program, appropriation, SB 527

      Conservation districts, appropriation for grants, AB 466, AB 629**

      Court Administrator, substance abuse programs, duties, AB 150

      Cultural Affairs, Department of, authority to accept, SB 196**

      Cultural resources, preservation and promotion, SB 196**

      Disaster Relief Account, distributions to local governments, SB 390

      Domestic violence victims, nonprofit agencies providing services to, AB 629**

      Driving under the influence, programs that address issues, SB 45

      Education

             Alternative placement of disruptive pupils, AB 563

             Athletic activities and sports, SB 284

             Career and technical education, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563

             Career and Technical Education, Gift Fund for, use, AB 151

             Charter schools, funding of facilities by school districts, AB 591

             Counselors, certification programs, SB 305, SB 545

             Disruptive pupils, alternative programs, AB 553, AB 563†, AB 565

             Early childhood education programs, AB 627**

             Educational technology programs, SB 305, SB 545

             Empowerment schools, SB 238**, SB 305

             English proficiency, pilot program for pre-kindergartners, AB 395, AB 553

             Geographic Alliance in Nevada, programs used by, SB 305, SB 545

             Incentive pay programs for licensed educational personnel, AB 563†, AB 565

             Innovation and prevention of remediation, programs for

                   Applications for grants

                          Consortiums of public schools, authority to apply for grant, SB 185**

                          Guidelines for review, evaluation and approval, requirements, SB 185**

                          School districts

                                Assistance with application process, authority, receipt of reports, SB 185**

                                Authority to apply for grant removed, SB 185**

                          Schools other than charter schools, authority to apply for grant removed, AB 563

                   Audit of programs receiving allocations, requirements, SB 185**

                   Criteria for evaluating effectiveness of allocation, SB 185**

                   Distribution of allocations

                          Annual reports, contents, SB 185**

                          Time for, SB 540

                   Economic and geographic diversity of State, grants to reflect, SB 184**

                   Evaluation of programs, restrictions on amount of money used for, SB 185**

                   Funding for grants, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563†, AB 627**

                   Future allocations, considerations in awarding, SB 185**

                   Kindergarten programs ineligible for award, SB 185**

                   Recommendations for allocations, procedure, SB 540

                   Repeal of provisions, SB 545

             Kindergarten, full-day programs, SB 305, SB 545

             Mentor teachers, pilot program, AB 229

             Nevada Public Education Foundation, SB 388, SB 579**

             Nevada Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship Program, AB 564

             Peer mediation programs, SB 305, SB 545

             Performance pay and enhanced compensation, SB 305, AB 280, AB 568

             Ready for Life through Project Learn programs, SB 388, SB 579**

             School buildings and facilities in small counties, SB 551

             Site-based decision making programs, SB 305, SB 545

             Substitute teachers, SB 305, SB 545

             Support teams for non-Title I public schools, SB 184†, SB 305, SB 545

      Emergency medical services, volunteer organizations providing, SB 58, AB 629**

      Employer-assisted housing programs, appropriation, AB 629**

      Energy conservation and efficiency of certain residential dwellings, SB 437

      Fair and recreation boards, authority to seek and accept, SB 218

      Faith-based and community nonprofit organizations, SB 355

      Grants Management Advisory Committee (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, SB 164, SB 541, AB 182**

      Huntridge Theatre, prior grants forgiven, AB 480

      Justice Assistance Grant Trust Account, creation, AB 165**

      Mining communities, economic diversification, AB 349

      Motor vehicle theft prevention, AB 619

      Museums in populous counties, use of room tax proceeds, AB 177

      Nevada Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, SB 388, SB 579**

      Public broadcasting organizations, SB 290, AB 270

      Rural health, appropriation, SB 522

      Sexual assault victims, nonprofit agencies providing services to, AB 629**

      University System, solid waste research and development programs, SB 331

      Water systems, infrastructure and water resource planning, SB 276

      Weed control programs, SB 505

      Workforce and education initiatives, appropriation, SB 351

      Workforce Development Challenge Grant Program, creation, SB 568

GRATUITIES

      Employers, prohibited acts, AB 248, AB 357

      Gaming employees, pooling authorized, procedures, AB 248

GRAVEL

      Vehicle carrying load of gravel, secure covering required, SB 236

GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS

      Actions involving grazing on public land

             Award of costs and fees, SB 272

             Disapproval of certain actions expressed, SJR 12

      Developers of private land in grazing districts, duty to fence land, SB 433

      Trespass warning, requirements, AB 227*

GREAT BASIN HERITAGE AREA PARTNERSHIP

      Appropriation, SB 334, SB 579**

GREEN BUILDINGS (See also ENERGY CONSERVATION)

      Abatement of taxes

             Procedures, AB 621**

             Residential property, SB 437

             Suspension of state action relating to, SB 567††

      Energy audits of public buildings, requirements for certified buildings, AB 222

      Public works, certification, SB 437

      Rating system

             Name change, AB 295

             Standards and ratings, AB 295, AB 621**

GROCERY STORES

      Food handler defined, AB 443*

      Methamphetamine precursors, duties, prohibited acts, SB 112**, AB 148**, AB 150

      Organized retail theft ring, definition, prohibited acts, AB 421*, AB 521

      Price gouging during emergency, deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community, extension of tax abatement for stores located in, SB 352**

      Unconscionable trade practices, prohibited acts, SB 538

      Wineries, transport and sale of wine to stores, regulation, AB 403

GROSS MISDEMEANORS (See generally CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS)

GROUP HOMES (See FOSTER CARE; RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS)

GROUP INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (See INSURANCE)

GROWTH CONTROL

      Legislative study, SCR 45

      Local authority, effect on taxes, SB 510

      Revenue plans, preparation after adoption of county ordinance, AB 291

GUARDIANS AND WARDS

      Appointment of guardians

             Petitions, contents, submission of information, SB 129**

             Temporary guardians, requirements for appointment, extensions, SB 129**

      Assets, authority to make or change designation of beneficiary, SB 129**

      Bicycle helmets, supervision of use by minor wards, SB 207

      Child care and adult day care facilities, inspection of records, AB 283*

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about deceased or incapacitated ward, AB 600**

      Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

      Divorce proceedings, persons allowed to attend, AB 117*

      Domestic violence

             Acts committed against guardian for minor ward constitute, AB 194*

             Protective order may include support of child, AB 194*

      Estate, guardians of, winding up affairs, SB 129**

      Legislative study concerning guardianships for adults, SCR 4

      Livestock brands and marks, amendment of record of ownership, SB 486**

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Mental health facilities, consent of guardian to commitment of ward, SB 129**

      Petitions by guardian to act, SB 129**

      Private professional guardians, licensing and regulation, AB 522

      Public guardians (See PUBLIC GUARDIANS)

      School pupils (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Alternative placement of disruptive pupils, fees, SB 245

             Athletic activities and sports, fees for participation, SB 284

             Electronic access to information relating to pupils, program for, SB 225

             Elementary schools, reports to guardians, SB 143**

             High school proficiency examination, notice of failure to pass, SB 312**

             Homeschooled pupils, notices, rights, duties, SB 404**

             Kindergarten, authority to opt-out of full-day program, SB 305, SB 545, AB 627**

             Ninth grade pupils, academic plans, duties, AB 212**

             Physical examinations, requirements, AB 354**, AB 387

             Truancy, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 397, AB 485**

             Voucher school participation, duties, SB 305

      Tanning equipment in establishments, requirements for use by minor, AB 238

      Traffic violations by minor, liability of guardian, SB 293*

GUNS (See FIREARMS)

                                                                     H

HABITUAL FELONS

      Human trafficking, grounds for punishment as habitual felon, AB 383*

HALFWAY HOUSES

      Recovering substance abusers (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

      Released offenders (See PRISONS AND PRISONERS—Release)

HANDICAPPED PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

HARASSMENT

      Masters, appointment in protective order proceedings, AB 17

      Protective orders, violation

             Additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

             Bail, time for admission to, amount, AB 112*

      Workplace harassment, application procedure for protective orders, AB 3

HATE CRIMES

      Additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Homeless persons, crimes against, criminal and civil liability, AB 83

      Human trafficking, civil actions by victims authorized, AB 383*

      Vandalism, penalty, AB 14*

HAWTHORNE ARMY DEPOT

      Land use planning near facility, considerations, notices, SB 269*

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

      Commercial vehicle drivers, penalty for driving under the influence, AB 584*

      Contractors, regulation of removal of certain hazardous materials, AB 592**

      Emergency response training program, establishment and operation, SB 50

      Judicial public records, sealing, AB 519

      Mercury

             Emissions from mines, regulation, AB 115**

             Handling and storage of large amounts, regulation, SB 118**

      Methamphetamine manufacturing waste, prohibited acts, AB 148**, AB 150

      Railroads, security-related duties, AB 340

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 137*

      Yucca Mountain litigation, appropriation, SB 341**, SB 342**

HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

      211 system for social service referrals, appropriation, AB 308, AB 327, AB 629**

      Aging Services Division

             Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation of certain persons, duties, receipt of reports, SB 31**, AB 87*

             Community-based services for frail elderly persons, duties, AB 310

             Crimes against older persons, Initial Crime Evaluation Team, membership, AB 226

             Criminal history records, receipt on request, SB 31**

             Healthy Nevada, Fund for a

                   Administrative costs, cap raised, AB 182**, AB 599

                   Removal of certain duties, AB 182

             Homes for individual residential care, jurisdiction of advocates, SB 150*

             Independent living facilities, duties, SB 314*

             Legislative study of senior citizen issues, assistance, ACR 30

             Relocation expenses, appropriation, SB 338**

             Respite care grant program, appropriation, AB 457

      Autism

             Allocations and services to families of children with, appropriation, AB 525

             Nevada Autism Task Force, duties, appropriation, SB 368, AB 629**

      Child and Family Services, Division of

             Bureau of Services for Child Care

                   Child care facilities, duties, AB 283*

                   Child care institutions, licensure and regulation, AB 188, AB 507**

             Child abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

             Child care facilities, duties regarding training of employees, AB 507**

             Child welfare services, duties, AB 263*

             Domestic violence victims, grants to nonprofit agencies providing services, appropriation, AB 629**

             Foster homes, duties, SB 399**, AB 292, AB 507**

             Interstate Compact on Juveniles, appropriation, AB 628**

             Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

             Out-of-state facilities with physical custody of certain children, inspection, duties, AB 507*

             Paroled youth, appropriation, AB 628**

            Performance audit, AB 293, AB 305, AB 629**

             Protective custody of children, duties, SB 356**

             Regional facilities for detention of children, certain duty removed, SB 249

             Sexual assault victims, grants to nonprofit agencies providing services, appropriation, AB 629**

      Child welfare services, agencies which provide, reports, AB 263*

      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, certain actions urged, ACR 29

      Clark County Integration, appropriation, AB 540**

      Computer equipment, appropriation, AB 232†, AB 273**

      Correctional facilities and institutions, standards for, consultations, AB 361

      Dental Health Officer, State, appropriation, SB 527

      Director

             Advisory committee to Legislative Committee on Health Care, duties, SB 171

             Child health care programs, evaluation, SB 529**

            Early intervention services for infants and toddlers, duties, SB 377

             Grants Management Advisory Committee, duties, SB 83, SB 164, AB 182**

             Methamphetamine study working group, appropriation, SB 346**, SB 570**

             Nevada Academy of Health, duties, SB 171**

             Nevada Autism Task Force, duties, SB 368, AB 629**

             Protective custody of certain children, notice, annual report, AB 147*

      Disabilities, persons with

             Early intervention services for infants and toddlers, duties, SB 377

             Intermediary service organizations, certification fees, regulations, AB 576**

             Nevada Accessible Housing Registry, creation, appropriation, AB 407

             Outreach program coordinators, employment, AB 367

             Personal assistance to persons with severe disabilities, duties, SB 220*

             Personal assistants, limited liability of agency paying for services, SB 474

             Respite care for families of mentally ill, pilot program, appropriation, AB 394

      Disability Services, Office of

             Account for Services for Persons with Impaired Speech or Hearing, deposits, use, SB 473*

             Advisory Committee on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, name change, composition, SB 473**

             Autism, grants for services to families of children with, AB 525

             Intermediary service organizations, certification and regulation, AB 576**

             Interpreters for hearing-impaired, duties, SB 220*, SB 473**

             Low-income housing for persons with disabilities, receipt of reports, AB 255

             Realtime captioning, practice of, duties, SB 473**

             Telephone surcharges, use, SB 473*

             Traumatic brain injuries, persons with, duties, SB 220*

      Emergency Medical Services Section, appropriation for radio system, AB 549**

      Employees, appropriation for retirement credits for certain employees, SB 335

      Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Office of, creation, SB 355

      Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Regional Advisory Board of, representation, AB 408

      Grants Management Advisory Committee

             Composition, duties, SB 83, SB 164, AB 182**

             Vehicles, facilities and information technology, appropriation, AB 203**

             Wellness program grants, duties, SB 527

      Health Administration, Office of, appropriations, SB 458**, AB 199**

      Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of

             Counseling under Medicaid, study, SB 543

             Equipment and relocation costs, appropriation, AB 271**

             Nevada Covering Kids and Families Coalition, appropriation, duties, AB 611

             Nursing facilities, recoupment of fees and administrative penalties, SB 529**

             Traumatic brain injuries, appropriation for services to persons with, SB 523

      Health centers and rural health clinics, appropriation, SB 522

      Health Division

             Adult day care facilities, duties, AB 283*

             Autism, duties, AB 525

             Cancer Drug Donation Program, duties, SB 5

             Certified medication aides, duties, AB 187

             Child care facilities, inspection reports, duties, AB 507*

             Children’s health-related issues, statewide meetings, appropriation, AB 354

             Computer equipment, appropriation, SB 458**

             Correctional facilities and institutions, standards for, consultations, AB 361

             Emergency Medical Services, Committee on, duties, SB 522, AB 629**

             Emergency medical services, grants for volunteer organizations providing, appropriation, duties, AB 629**

             Family Health Services, Bureau of, appropriation, SB 411, AB 629**

             Flu medication, appropriation for emergency supply, AB 412

             Group home registry, receipt of information, duties, AB 463*

             HIV testing, duties, AB 443

             Homeland security, authority to inspect certain documents, SB 106**

             Hospitals (See Hospitals, this heading)

             Immunization of children, duties, appropriation, SB 349

             Juvenile detention facilities, inspections, AB 507*

             Medical and health records data warehouse, appropriation, SB 221

             Medical laboratories, duties, SB 310**

             Nevada Academy of Health, duties of State Health Officer, SB 171

             Nursing services, receipt of staffing plans, duties, AB 458

             Power to End Stroke campaign, Nevadans urged to support, SCR 39

             Putative father registry, establishment, SB 67, SB 71

             Residential and care facilities, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of licenses, SB 529**, AB 68**

             School pupils, physical examinations, reports, duties, AB 354**, AB 387

             Transitional living facilities for released offenders, duties eliminated, SB 421

             Vascular health

                   Coordinator of Vascular Health, appointment, appropriation, AB 629**

                   Duties, receipt of reports, AB 360

      Health Planning, Analysis and Policy Support, Office of, creation, duties, SB 221

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a (See also HEALTHY NEVADA, FUND FOR A)

             Administrative costs, cap raised on allocations, AB 182**, AB 599

             Allocations from, duties, SB 164, AB 182**

      HIV

             Services and subsidies, duties, AB 182**

             Testing and counseling, duties, AB 443*

      Hospitals

             Billing form, duties, SB 142**

             Emergency services, waiting times, receipt of reports, duties, SB 244**

             Failure to submit certain information to Department, notice, AB 146**

             Nursing services, receipt of staffing plans, duties, AB 458

             Public awareness information program, duties, SB 552, AB 146**, AB 629**

      Immunization of children

             Appropriation, duties, SB 349

             Group purchasing plans for private entities, feasibility study, AB 410**

             Information system, establishment, receipt of reports, AB 410**

      Independent living facilities, duties, SB 314*

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Division of

             Administrator, member of Committee on Co-Occurring Disorders, SB 326

             Commission on Mental Health and Developmental Services, recommendations for membership, AB 233**

             Computers, furniture and office equipment, appropriation, SB 253**

             Criminal defendants

                   Acquittal by reason of insanity, duties, SB 380†, AB 193*, AB 369

                   Factors in determination of competency, duties, AB 77*

                   Incompetent defendants, duties, appropriation, SB 380**

             Family Preservation Program, appropriation, SB 337**

             Jury duty, exemption for certain employees, AB 49**

             Lake’s Crossing Center, appropriation, SB 253**, AB 504**

             Mental health courts, appropriation, AB 629**

             Methamphetamine abuse, prevention, appropriation, AB 149

             Psychiatrists, qualifications for restricted licenses, supervision, SB 285

             Reports of serious incidents involving clients, duties, confidentiality, SB 531

             Respite care for families of mentally ill, pilot program, appropriation, AB 394

             Substance abuse services, appropriations, SB 530

             Transitional housing facilities for released offenders, duties, SB 421

             Vehicles, appropriation, SB 253**

      Minority Health, Office of, duties, SB 527

      Nursing services provided by certain health care facilities, violation of staffing requirements, duties, AB 458

      Nutrition education, collaboration among state agencies urged, SCR 27

      Office rent and improvements, supplemental appropriation, AB 198**

      Poison Control Call Center Services, supplemental appropriation, AB 199**

      Prescription drug prices, duties, receipt of reports, AB 232**, AB 629**

      Same-day surgery centers, duties, reports, AB 146**, AB 458, AB 629**

      Steering Committee for e-Health, creation, appropriation, SB 221

      Substance abuse treatment pilot program, appropriation, SB 530

      Uninsured persons, support for access to care, appropriation, SB 522

      Welfare and Supportive Services, Division of

             Child support enforcement

                   Actions taken by Division, applicability of laws, AB 498*

                   Collection fees authorized, restrictions, AB 596**

                   Duties, reports, AB 520*, AB 536*

             Computers and office equipment, appropriation, SB 252**

             Drug testing of applicants for assistance, duties, AB 86

             Energy Assistance and Conservation, Fund for, duties, SB 437*

             NOMADS software application, study, appropriation, AB 609

             Parentage adjudication, procedures, SB 71

             Paternity testing, authority, use of results, AB 498*

HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND POLICY, DIVISION OF (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH CARE IN NEVADA, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON THE REGULATION OF PROVIDERS OF

      Creation, SB 221

HEALTH CARE SERVICES ACT, CONSUMER ACCESS TO

      Adoption, SB 360, SB 395

HEALTH CLINICS

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, SB 5

      Federally qualified health centers and rural clinics, grants, SB 522

      Fetal alcohol syndrome diagnostic clinics, appropriation, SB 411, AB 629**

      Orvis Nursing Clinic, appropriation, SB 526

HEALTH CLUBS

      Failure to register with Consumer Affairs Division, deceptive trade practice, SB 18

      Martial arts studios, applicability of deceptive trade practice laws, AB 33

HEALTH DIVISION (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS

      Administrative physician includes certain county officers or employees, SB 26

      Children’s health-related issues, statewide meetings, appropriation, AB 354

      Correctional facilities and institutions, standards for, consultations, AB 361

      Emergency services in hospitals, waiting times, duties, SB 244**

      Health officers and designated employees, peace officer powers, SB 15

      HIV testing and counseling, duties, AB 443*

      Homeland security, authority to inspect certain documents, SB 106**

      Immunization of children, duties, appropriation, SB 349

      Medical review committees, access to certain records, SB 228*

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, membership, SB 487*

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

      Cervical cancer, vaccine to protect against, coverage requirements, SB 409**

      Dependent children, coverage requirements, AB 382, AB 479

      Health care providers

             ABC coding, use, SB 413, SB 414, SB 432

             Clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselors, reimbursement, AB 424**

             Clinical professional counselors, reimbursement, SB 543, AB 424**

             Podiatrists, coverage requirements, AB 41**

             Reimbursement in accordance with applicable policies, requirement, SB 413

             Requests for verification of patient’s coverage, duties, AB 133

             Specialized care providers, coverage requirements, AB 145

      Hospitals, payments for care of certain patients, AB 427

      Insurance fraud

             Assessments to support investigations, SB 24

             Detection, prevention and prosecution, establishment of program, AB 161

             Reports of fraud, duties, AB 161

      Intoxication of claimant as basis for denial of claim or cancellation of certain policies, AB 286**

      Medicaid

             Claims, duties, liability, SB 529**

             Contracts for managed care program, requirements, SB 552

      Medical examinations, notification to policy holder or physician of detection of serious medical condition, AB 303*

      Motor vehicle insurers, certain contracts prohibited, SB 475

      Prostate cancer screening, coverage requirements, SB 113, SB 409**

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

      Washoe County, certain contracts prohibited, AB 97

HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD

      Autism (See AUTISM)

      Births, electronic birth registration system, appropriation, AB 206**

      Children’s hospital and research center, feasibility study, appropriation, SB 563

      CHIP (See CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)

      Correctional facilities and institutions, standards for pregnant prisoners, AB 361

      Crimes against pregnant women, additional penalties, SB 299, AB 521

      Criminal prosecutions, mother and unborn child as separate and distinct victims for purposes of, SB 299

      DUI resulting in termination of pregnancy of another, penalties, SB 299, AB 521

      Emergency care to pregnant women, immunities, AB 4*

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, allocations, SB 541

      HIV testing of pregnant women and newborns, requirements, SB 266*

      Killing unborn quick child by injury to mother, crime repealed, SB 299

      Legislative Committee on Health Care, duties, AB 354**

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Medical services to certain pregnant women, payment, SB 532, AB 168

      Nevada Check Up Program (See NEVADA CHECK UP PROGRAM)

      Statewide meetings to identify health-related issues, needs and priorities of children, appropriation, report, AB 354

HEALTH, NEVADA ACADEMY OF

      Creation, duties, SB 171**

HEALTH, RURAL

      Grant programs, appropriations, SB 522

      Great Basin College, appropriation for Rural Health Center, SB 214, SB 439

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS

      Legislative declaration, SB 413

      Payroll tax abatement for contributions by employers, SB 262, SB 528

      Trustee’s report to Commissioner of Insurance, requirement repealed, AB 161*

HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF

      Correctional facilities and institutions, standards for, consultations, AB 361

      Geriatrics and gerontology, duties, AB 108

      HIV testing and counseling, duties, AB 443*

      Hospital emergency services, waiting times, receipt of reports, duties, SB 244**

      Immunizations, duties, AB 242, AB 410**

      Paternity, duties, SB 67, SB 71

      Public school enrollment, physical examinations of pupils, duties, AB 387

      Transitional living facilities for released offenders, duties eliminated, SB 421

      Vascular health, duties, AB 360

HEALTHY NEVADA, FUND FOR A

      Administrative costs, cap raised on allocations, AB 182**, AB 599

      Aged persons, use of revenue for certain programs, AB 182**

      Aging Services Division, certain duties removed, AB 182

      Disabilities, persons with, use of revenue for certain programs, AB 182**

      EPS/Homemaker programs, appropriation, SB 576**

      Grants for certain programs, renewal applications, SB 541

      Health and Human Services, Department of, duties, SB 164, AB 182**

      Interim Finance Committee, approval of allocations unnecessary, SB 65, AB 182

      Minors, use of revenue for certain programs, SB 164, AB 182

      Requests for proposals, time for, SB 541

      Research and assessments, use of revenue, AB 182

      Senior Services Program, appropriation, SB 576**

      Technical assistance, use of revenue, SB 64

      Veterans, use of revenue for certain programs, AB 182**

HEALTHY NEVADA, TASK FORCE FOR THE FUND FOR A

      Abolished, duties transferred, SB 164, AB 182**

      Legislative Counsel Bureau, duties, SB 164

      Policies and procedures, requirements, SB 541

HEARING AID SPECIALISTS

      Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

      Fees for licenses, AB 36

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Renewal of expired license, AB 35**

HEARING AIDS

      Fund for a Healthy Nevada, allocations, AB 182**

      Sales and use tax exemptions, SB 172

HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

HEART DISEASES

      American Heart Month recognized, SCR 2

      Go Red for Women Day supported, SCR 2

      Occupational disease benefits

            Police officer defined for purposes of, AB 89

             Volunteer firefighters, coverage, AB 89

      Vascular health

             Coordinator of Vascular Health, appointment, appropriation, AB 629**

             State Program and Advisory Committee, establishment, AB 360

HELMETS

      Bicycle helmets, use by minors required, penalties, standards, SB 207

      Motorcycle helmets, required use eliminated, SB 49

HENDERSON, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Affordable housing, powers and duties, AB 409, AB 439*, AB 527

      Airport, creation of Clark County Airport Authority, AB 581

      Building codes

             Geographic area of applicability, SB 56**

             State Fire Marshal’s regulations, applicability, AB 529**

      Charter amendments

             Election dates, SB 149

             Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, SB 13

             Telecommunication service, franchise, AB 518**

             Television franchises, repeal, AB 526**

      Concealed firearms, registration requirements, SB 92*

      Marriage licenses, required locations for issuance, AB 406*

      Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

      Police department, sales tax for support of, SB 502*, AB 461*

      Regional planning commission and governing board, membership, AB 527

      Tax increment area, creation by cooperative agreement with Nevada System of Higher Education, SB 374*

HEPATITIS

      Occupational disease benefits, police officer defined for purposes of, AB 89

      Testing of coroners and certain others for exposure, AB 294*

HERBAL MEDICINE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE)

HERBAL THERAPY

      Complementary integrative medicine, regulation, study, SB 360, SB 395, SB 432**

HIGH-INTEREST LOANS (See also SHORT-TERM LOANS)

      Regulation, AB 478*

HIGH SIERRA INDUSTRIES

      Appropriation, SB 255, SB 443**, AB 455

HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA

      Dignitary protection, supplemental appropriation, AB 616**

      Nevada Highway Patrol Regulatory Fund, creation, SB 107

      Radio systems

             800 MHz system, appropriation, AB 200**

             VHF system

                   Restrictions on dismantling or selling, SB 260, SB 365

                   Study of system, SB 260

                   Transfer to Department of Transportation, SB 365

      Service of process on officers, duties, AB 50

      Subpoenas served on officers, duties, AB 50**

      Tow cars operators, duties, SB 107

      Troopers (See PEACE OFFICERS)

      Vehicle operations costs, supplemental appropriation, SB 187**

      Vehicles and computer equipment, appropriation, SB 555**

HIGHWAYS AND ROADS

      Construction, maintenance and repair

             Caliente, appropriation for road repair, SB 271, SB 579**

             Clark County, funding of projects, SB 574, SB 577**, AB 595**

             Cost-benefit analysis required for certain projects, SB 324†, SB 574, AB 595**

             County motor vehicle fuel tax, use of proceeds, SB 147**

             Design-build teams, factors for selection, SB 256, AB 140

             Driver’s license and identification card fees, use of proceeds, SB 324

             Governmental services tax, use of certain proceeds from basic tax, SB 324

             Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds, SB 74**

             Legislative declaration, SB 324

             Motor carrier licensing fees, use of certain proceeds, AB 595

             Motor vehicle fuel taxes, use of proceeds from annual increases, SB 324

             Regional transportation commissions, duty to minimize impact of projects on traffic, SB 350

             Rental car fees, use of certain proceeds, AB 595**

             Revenue measures for highway construction, ballot question, SB 393

             Sales taxes attributable to vehicle sales and repair, use of proceeds, SB 324

             Sand, aggregate or gravel, secure covering on load required, SB 236

             Special fuel tax, use of proceeds from annual increases, SB 324

             Special obligation bonds, issuance, SB 577**, AB 595

             Vehicle owners, voluntary contributions to State Highway Fund, SB 180

             Washoe County, use of certain tax proceeds for projects, SB 577**, AB 595**

      Department of Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Fernley, appropriation for construction of sound barrier wall, SB 261, SB 579**

      Interstate 15 improvements, appropriation, AB 544**

      Maximum weight limits, procedures for reduction, SB 128*

      North Las Vegas

             Clayton Street Bridge, appropriation, AB 537

             Martin Luther King Boulevard, extension of designation, AB 538

      Ports of entry, construction and operation, fees, AB 374

      State Route 159, certain oversized vehicles prohibited from using, SB 128*

      State Route 160 improvements, appropriation, AB 544**

      Toll roads and bridges, operation, SB 392, SB 574, AB 417, AB 583

      Truck routes, procedures in Clark County, SB 450**

HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY

      Archeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month, designation, SB 136**

      Brewery Arts Center, appropriation for renovation of buildings, AB 629**

      Chinese Workers’ Museum of America, appropriation, SB 446, SB 579**

      Floyd Lamb State Park, appropriations, SB 579**, AB 288, AB 629**

      Huntridge Theatre, Las Vegas, appropriation for purchase and restoration, AB 480

      Kiel Ranch, appropriation for restoration, SB 194

      Lear Theater, Reno, reversion of prior funding extended, SB 572

      Legislature, appropriation for oral history project, SB 373, SB 579**

      Museums and History, Division of, appropriation for acquisitions, AB 551**

      Restoration of historic buildings in Nevada, appropriation, SB 296

      State Paleontologist, Office of, creation, SB 135

      Upper Las Vegas Wash park, study, AB 469**, AB 629**

HISTORIC PRESERVATION, OFFICE OF (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

      Austin Historical Society (See AUSTIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY)

      Boulder City Museum and Historical Association, property tax exemption, SB 196**

      Nevada Historical Society, appropriation, SB 339**

      Nevada Museum and Historical Society, name change, SB 196**

HIV

      Coroners and certain others, testing for exposure, AB 294*

      Discrimination in employment prohibited, AB 443*

      Life or disability insurance, consent of applicant required to test for HIV, penalties for disclosure of test results, AB 443

      Pregnant women and newborns, testing for exposure, SB 266*

      Sexual offenses, testing of alleged perpetrators for disease, AB 194*

      Subsidies and therapeutic services for certain persons, AB 182**

      Testing and counseling, provision of services, SB 266*, AB 443*

      World AIDS Day recognized, SCR 44

HOGS (See LIVESTOCK)

HOME, AGENCIES PROVIDING NURSING IN THE

      Employees, training requirements, AB 108

      Licenses, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation, AB 68**

      Public agencies paying for services of personal assistants, liability limited, SB 474

HOME, AGENCIES PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN THE

      Employees, training requirements, AB 108

      Licenses

             Denial, suspension or revocation, grounds, AB 68**

             Exemption from requirements, AB 576*

      Medical services, authority to provide, AB 576

      Public agencies paying for services of personal assistants, liability limited, SB 474

HOME SCHOOLING (See SCHOOLS, HOME)

HOMELAND SECURITY

      Confidential or restricted documents, persons authorized to inspect, SB 106**

      Fusion process, appropriation, AB 628**

      Railroads, safety requirements, AB 340

      Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, contracts exempt from certain laws, SB 117**

      State or local expenditures related to terrorism, requirements, SB 173

      Terrorism (See TERRORISM)

HOMELAND SECURITY, NEVADA COMMISSION ON

      Committees, appointment, SB 90**

      Composition, SB 90**

      Emergency preparedness, disaster readiness for families urged, ACR 25

      Firearm training for school teachers, preparation of list of providers, SB 286

      Nonvoting members, SB 90**

      Railroad security, duties, reports, AB 340

      State or local entities, receipt of reports concerning federal aid, SB 173

HOMELESS PERSONS (See also INDIGENT PERSONS)

      Awareness days regarding homelessness, designation, ACR 4‡, ACR 5

      Emergency housing, use of Account for Low-Income Housing, AB 255

      Hate crimes committed against, criminal and civil liability, reports, AB 83

      Homeless Management Information System, funding, AB 255

      Transitional housing and supportive services, appropriation, AB 126, AB 629**

      Youth shelters (See YOUTH SHELTERS)

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners

             Abolished, transfer of powers and duties, SB 432

             Assessments to cover revenue shortfall authorized, restrictions, AB 234

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Investigations, composition of committees, AB 234

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

             Nevada Institutional Review Board, duties, SB 414, AB 234

      Communicable diseases, reporting requirements, AB 234

      Complementary integrative medicine

             Regulation, SB 360, SB 395, SB 413

             Study, SB 432**

      Consumer Access to Health Care Services Act, adoption, SB 360, SB 395

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Legislative study, SB 432**

      Licenses or certificates

             Annual registration, AB 234

             Suspension or revocation for failure to pay assessments, AB 234

      Managed care organizations, contracts with practitioners, SB 413, SB 432

      Nevada Institutional Review Board

             ABC coding, duties, SB 414

             Abolished, SB 432*, AB 234

             Fees for services, SB 414

             Legislative study, SB 432

             Members, appointment, terms of office, SB 414, AB 234

             Operation and authority, SB 414, AB 234

             Stem cells, duties, SB 361, SB 432**

             Supervision by Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners

                   Reimbursement of expenses, AB 234

                   Removed, SB 414

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, AB 468*

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

HOMES FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE

      Advocates for residents of facilities for long-term care, jurisdiction, SB 150*

      Employees, training requirements, AB 108

      Independent living facilities, disclosure of certain information, SB 314*

      Minimum distance between in populous counties, requirements, AB 463*

      Public agencies paying for services of personal assistants, liability limited, SB 474

      Registry of information regarding, contents, availability, AB 463*

      Rezoning, zone variance or special use permit, requirements for, AB 463*

HOMESTEADS

      County assessors, dissemination of information, AB 209**

      Declaration, recording, SB 369*

      Exemption from execution, amount, SB 542†, AB 483**

HOMICIDE, JUSTIFIABLE (See also MURDER)

      Motor vehicles, defense of vehicle or person in vehicle, AB 398

      Standard for determining, AB 398

HORSE RACING

      Pari-mutuel wagers, authority to place outside Nevada, AB 535

HORSES (See also LIVESTOCK)

      Commission for the Preservation of Wild Horses, authority to exchange certain information, SB 513

      Recreation areas, duties of users and operators, penalties, SB 195**

HOSPICE CARE

      Advance directives, immunities, AB 158**

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, SB 5

      Employees, training requirements, AB 108

HOSPITAL, MEDICAL OR DENTAL SERVICE, NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FOR

      Cervical cancer, vaccine to protect against, coverage requirements, SB 409**

      Dependent children, coverage requirements, AB 382, AB 479

      Health care providers

             ABC coding, use, SB 413, SB 414, SB 432

             Clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselors, reimbursement, AB 424**

             Clinical professional counselors, reimbursement, SB 543, AB 424**

             Podiatrists, coverage requirements, AB 41**

             Reimbursement in accordance with applicable policies, requirement, SB 413

             Requests for verification of patient’s coverage, duties, AB 133

             Specialized care providers, coverage requirements, AB 145

      Hospitals, payments for care of certain patients, AB 427

      Intoxication of claimant as basis for denial of claim or cancellation of certain policies, AB 286**

      Medicaid claims, duties, liability, SB 529**

      Medical examinations, notification to policy holder or physician of detection of serious medical condition, AB 303*

      Prostate cancer screening, coverage requirements, SB 113, SB 409**

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

      Washoe County, certain contracts prohibited, AB 97

HOSPITAL PATIENTS, BUREAU FOR (See CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR)

HOSPITALS (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Advance directives, immunities, AB 158**

      Autism, receipt of information, screenings, AB 525

      Burn centers, receipt of special license plate fees eliminated, AB 264**

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, SB 5

      Charges

             Charge master, availability to Department, AB 146**

             Delinquent payments, collection procedures, AB 59, AB 127**, AB 247*

             Fines for violations relating to resolution of disputes, AB 98

             Form, requirements, SB 142**

             Insurance payments, acceptance for care of certain patients, AB 427

             Prohibition on charging for room, goods or services unless used for or provided to patient, AB 456

             Public informational awareness program, SB 552, AB 146**, AB 629**

             Time for submission of billed charges to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Children’s hospital and research center, feasibility study, appropriation, SB 563

      Children’s Miracle Network and children’s hospitals, support urged, SCR 29

      Clark County

             County hospital, management procedures, reports, SB 533

             Nurse staffing requirements, submission of plans to Health Division, AB 458

             University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, audit, SB 533

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Construction or remodeling, incorporation of lifting equipment, AB 577

      County hospitals

             Buildings, energy audits, AB 222

             Clark County, management procedures, reports, SB 533

             Purchase of supplies, materials and equipment, AB 60

      Criminal investigation reports, receipt, AB 96

      E-Health Steering Committee, representation, SB 221

      Emergency services, study of waiting times, SB 244**

      Gifts or other economic benefits provided to, reports by drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128

      Indigent persons

             Fund for Hospital Care to Indigent Persons, use, sources, AB 168, AB 247**

             Supplemental Account for Medical Assistance to Indigent Persons, use, SB 532

      Insurance payments

             Acceptance for care of certain patients, AB 427

             Assignment of benefits, notice, prohibited payments, AB 145*

      Liens (See LIENS)

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Medicaid reimbursement rate for inpatient services, increase, SB 524

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Motor vehicle insurance, direct payment required, SB 475

      Nursing services, staffing requirements, submission of plans to Division, AB 458

      Quality of services, program to increase public awareness of information concerning, SB 552, AB 146**, AB 629**

      Safe handling of patients, duties, AB 577

      Stroke treatment centers, licensure, standards for quality assurance, AB 360

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

      Washoe County

             Insurers and hospitals, certain contracts prohibited, AB 97

             Nurse staffing requirements, duties concerning plans, AB 458

      Websites maintained for exchange of information between health care providers and potential employers, applicability of laws, SB 472

HOTELS

      Condominium hotels, regulation, AB 431*

      Gaming generally (See GAMING)

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Unlawful discrimination, AB 255, AB 442

HOUSE ARREST (See RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT)

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE

      Storage, regulation by

             Consumer Affairs Division, SB 107

             Public Utilities Commission, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Transport, regulation by (See also MOTOR CARRIERS)

             Consumer Affairs, Division of, SB 107

             Public Utilities Commission, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Transportation Services Authority, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

HOUSING

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Appraisers (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

      Attainable housing (See ATTAINABLE HOUSING)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building officials (See BUILDING OFFICIALS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Electric resistance for heating spaces, restrictions on installation removed, AB 184

      Employer-assisted housing programs, appropriation, AB 629**

      Foreign citizens, assistance restricted, AB 451

      Green buildings (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

      Growth control (See GROWTH CONTROL)

      Homeless persons (See also HOMELESS PERSONS)

             Emergency housing, AB 255

             Transitional housing, appropriation, AB 126, AB 629**

      Impact fees (See IMPACT FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT)

      Low-income energy conservation programs, SB 437*, AB 341

      Manufactured homes (See MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES)

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Nevada Accessible Housing Registry, creation, appropriation, AB 407

      Nevada Housing Registry, funding, AB 255

      Payroll taxes, effect of housing assistance provided by employer, AB 269

      Realtors (See REAL ESTATE LICENSEES)

      Rentals (See LANDLORD AND TENANT; MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

      Residential construction tax (See RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX)

      Sales, evaluation for energy consumption and efficiency, SB 437*

      Senior complexes, issuance of work cards, procedures, AB 352*

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

HOUSING AUTHORITIES

      Cooperative agreements

             Administration of cooperative undertaking, authority to establish separate entity, AB 350**

             Pledge of revenues or contributions of money to secure obligations or pay expenses, authority, AB 350**

      Discrimination based on inability to converse in language other than English prohibited, SB 325

      Veterans, preferences, AB 486

HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (See HIV)

HUMAN ORGANS (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

HUNTING

      Big game animals, killing unlawfully, penalties, AB 573**

      Demerit points, schedule established, AB 338

      Elk, prohibition on hunting antlered bull elk by certain persons, AB 111

      Licenses and permits

             Aged persons, qualifications for reduced license fees, AB 343

             Child support, hearings on suspension of license for nonpayment, AB 520*

             Contents of permits, AB 573**

             Migratory game bird permits, fees, AB 573**

             National Guard members and families, issuance, AB 105, AB 162

             Requirement, penalty, AB 573**

             Swan hunt permits, prohibited acts, AB 338

      Tags

             Bighorn sheep tags, certain persons ineligible to apply for, AB 111

             Fees increased, use of additional amounts, AB 259

             Mountain lions, requirement for tag eliminated, AB 259

             National Guard members and families, issuance of tags, AB 105, AB 162

             Nonresident elk tags, fees, AB 573**

      Unlawful acts, AB 338

HUSBAND AND WIFE

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about incapacitated spouse, AB 600**

      Deceased spouse (See WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS)

      Domestic relations (See DIVORCE; MARRIAGE)

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Spousal abuse (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

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IDENTIFICATION CARDS

      Autism research, tissue donation for, AB 525

      Fees, increase, SB 324†, AB 582

      Las Vegas, appeal of denial, suspension or revocation of card, AB 514**

      Medical condition of cardholder, program for imprinting on card required, AB 437

      Prisoners released from incarceration, procedures to obtain card, AB 164

      REAL ID Act

             Administrative costs exempt from limit on charges against State Highway Fund, AB 547

             Repeal urged, SJR 5, AJR 6

             Revision of laws regarding issuance and renewal to comply with, AB 584*

      Voting, requirements for photographic identification, issuance of voter identification cards, SB 385

IDENTITY THEFT

      Arrests, authority of postal inspectors, SB 155, AB 428*

      Civil action for crimes involving personal identifying information, AB 114*

      Credit reporting agencies, fees for certain requests prohibited, AB 24*

      Intent to use personal information of another, inference created, SB 155, AB 428*

      Multiple violations or certain financial loss, penalty, SB 155, AB 428*

      Personal information submitted to governmental agencies, confidentiality, liability, AB 600*

      Use of personal information to obtain additional information, penalty, AB 428*

I’M SORRY LEGISLATION

      Malpractice actions, licensee’s expression of apology inadmissible, SB 174

IMMUNIZATIONS

      Children, appropriation for immunizations, SB 349

      College students, immunization against meningitis required, exceptions, AB 242

      Information system regarding child immunization, establishment, AB 410**

      Purchase by private entities through State, study of feasibility, AB 410**

IMPACT FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT

      Affordable housing development, effect on impact fees, AB 439*

      Fire station projects, authorized use of fees, AB 138**

      Police station projects, authorized use of fees, SB 134, AB 138**

      Service area defined, AB 253**

      Water or sewer lines or facilities, inclusion of connection costs, AB 253**

INCEST (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

INCOME TAXES

      Refund received from earned income credit, exemption from execution, AB 483**

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

      State contracts, regulation by Purchasing Division, SB 124

      Taxicabs, regulation, SB 107

INDIANS (See NATIVE AMERICANS)

INDICTMENTS

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in death, procedures, AB 263

      Grand juries, prohibitions on seeking, AB 364

INDIGENT PERSONS

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Catastrophic illness or injury, waiver for coverage of certain hospital care removed, SB 532

      CHIP (See CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)

      County workhouses, obsolete law repealed, AB 575**

      Energy conservation programs, SB 437*, AB 341

      Health insurance subsidies for certain employees, appropriation, SB 532, AB 168, AB 629**

      Homeless persons (See HOMELESS PERSONS)

      Hospital care

             Fund for Hospital Care to Indigent Persons, use, sources, AB 168, AB 247**

             Supplemental Account for Medical Assistance to Indigent Persons, use, SB 532

      Long-term care of medically indigent persons, county tax levy, AB 550

      Low-Income Owners of Manufactured Homes, Fund for, appropriation, AB 603

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Medical care to, appropriation for pilot program, AB 444, AB 629**

      Pregnant women, medical services to certain women, payment, SB 532, AB 168

      School pupils, eligibility for school choice or voucher program, SB 305

      Welfare (See WELFARE)

INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE

      Accident benefits

             Disclosure of information relating to employee’s physical condition, AB 496**

             Health care providers, names to be furnished to injured employee, AB 496**

      Actors, coverage, AB 363

      Associations of self-insured employers

             Cancellation or termination of membership, maintenance of coverage by association, AB 161*

             Certificates of insurance, association to provide requested information within certain period, AB 161*

             Certificates of qualification, grounds for withdrawal, AB 420

             Tangible net worth or combined net cash flows, requirements, AB 161*

      Average monthly wage, recalculation, AB 420, AB 496**

      Benefit penalties

             Amount, determination, SB 281, AB 496**

             Notice of appeal, effect of filing, AB 419

             Payment within certain period required unless stay granted by appeals officer or district court, AB 419

             Vocational rehabilitation counselors, violations, AB 207

      Claims (See also Contested claims, this heading)

             Denial or suspension of compensation based on employee’s discharge for misconduct, AB 420, AB 496**

             Medical benefits less than certain amount, closure by insurer, SB 119

             Notice of acceptance or denial by insurer, AB 496**

             Notice of closure of claim by insurer, requirements, AB 496**

             Refusal of insurer to accept or deny claim, penalty, SB 281

             Reopening, grounds, AB 419

      Consumer Health Assistance, Office for (See CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR)

      Contested claims

             Change of employee’s address, employer to inform insurer, AB 496

             Hearing and appeals officers

                   Code of conduct, standards for training and education, AB 496**

                   Medical evaluation of injured employee, authority, AB 496**

                   Referral of employee to health care provider, authority, AB 419, AB 496**

             Insurer’s failure to respond treated as acceptance of claim, AB 496

             Notice of appeal, filing, AB 496**

             Requests for hearings, requirements, AB 496**

      Contractors

             Consolidated insurance programs, employee status for determination of loss experience, SB 99**

             Failure to maintain insurance, penalty, SB 279**

      Contracts of insurance, renewal with altered terms, applicability of laws, AB 161*

      Death benefits

             Amount of compensation, AB 496**

             Direct deposit into recipient’s account on request, SB 100*

             Police officers and firefighters, continuation of certain benefits after remarriage of surviving spouse, SB 3*

      Dependents, conclusive presumption of dependency, AB 496**

      Disability benefits

             Average monthly wage, recalculation, AB 420, AB 496**

             Direct deposit into recipient’s account on request, SB 100*

             Permanent partial disability, compensation, AB 419, AB 496**

             Permanent total disability, compensation, AB 496**

      Employee leasing companies

             Maintenance and inspection of records, AB 419, AB 496**

             Responsibilities, AB 161*

      Fines

             Claims, refusal to accept or deny, SB 281

             Vocational rehabilitation counselors, violations, AB 207, AB 496**

      Health care providers

             Accident benefits, employer required to furnish names of providers, AB 496**

             Approval for employee to return to work, disputes regarding, SB 353

             Change of provider by employee, SB 353

             Notice to employee of right to select treating physician or chiropractor, SB 353

             Panel established by insurance administrator, prohibited fees, SB 428, SB 429, AB 161*, AB 601

      Hospitals in Washoe County, certain contracts prohibited, AB 97

      Intoxication or drug use, presumption when injured employee refuses postaccident drug test, SB 54

      Managed care (See MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS)

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Self-insured employers

             Certificates of qualification, grounds for withdrawal, AB 420

             Qualifications, determination of sufficient financial resources, AB 161*

      Subsequent injury accounts, claims for reimbursement, SB 20*

      Theatrical or stage performers, coverage, AB 363

      Third party administrators, withdrawal of certificates of registration, AB 420

      Vehicle insurance of employer, uninsured or underinsured coverage limiting rights of injured employee void, AB 496**

      Vocational rehabilitation

             Counselors, prohibited acts, AB 207, AB 496**

             Extension of program, request for, AB 496**

             Lump sum payment in lieu of participation, AB 207, AB 420, AB 496**

             Repeal of program, AB 207

             Services outside Nevada, authority to receive, AB 207, AB 496**

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INFANTS (See MINORS)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Digital records and other information, study of shared archive, duties, SB 131

      Information Security, Office of, creation, SB 508**

      Private investigators’ laws, applicability, SB 410

      Security standards, adoption of regulations, SB 508**

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

INFORMED CONSENT

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Mental health facilities, determination of competency to provide informed consent for voluntary admission, AB 123

      Osteopathic physicians, applicability of laws, SB 9*

      Physicians, failure to obtain, grounds for disciplinary action, AB 385*

      Tanning establishments, duties, AB 238

INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR

      Appeals, procedure relating to closed hearings, SB 448, AB 433**

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Smaller counties, use of proceeds, SB 74**

INITIATIVE PETITIONS

      Advocacy concerning ballot questions (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Affidavits, requirements, AB 604**, SJR 1‡, SJR 3

      Amendments, filing of revised petition, effect, AB 322*

      Arguments for or against, appeal of rejection of statements, AB 516*

      Ballot Review Board, creation, duties, AB 606

      Certification of description for accuracy, AB 604

      Challenges to petition

             Effect of successful challenge regarding description, AB 322*

             Single subject rule, violation as basis for challenge, AB 322*

             Time for filing complaints regarding description, SB 230*

      Description of anticipated financial effect, requirements, AB 604**

      Filing

             Penalties for misconduct, SB 78*

             Revised petitions, AB 322*

             Verification of documents, submission to county clerks, SB 230*, AB 517**

      Legislative Counsel, authority to make technical suggestions, AB 604**

      Legislative study of elections, ACR 31

      Pamphlet, publication by Secretary of State repealed, AB 569*

      Petition circulators

             Compensation, restrictions, disclosures, AB 604**, AB 606

             List of registered voters and maps, receipt, duties, SB 549

            Misrepresentation or other fraudulent behavior, SB 78*, AB 606

             Reports of campaign contributions and expenditures, duty removed, AB 604**

             Residency requirements, AB 606

             Threatening or intimidating, prohibition, remedies for violations, SB 489

             Writing in assembly district for registered voter prohibited, SB 549

      Public hearings on statewide initiatives required, AB 604

      Public inspection of documents, AB 604**, AB 606

      Signatures

             Amendments to petitions, effect, AB 322*

             Compensation for signing petition prohibited, SB 78*, AB 604**

             Misconduct in signing, penalties, SB 78*

             Misrepresentation or other fraudulent behavior, effect, AB 606

             Number required, verification, SB 549**, SJR 3‡, AJR 8 of the 73rd Session, AJR 1 of the 22nd Special Session

             Printed name to be included with signature, SB 230*

      Tax and Spending Control for Nevada, SJR 7

INJUNCTIONS

      Abuse, neglect, isolation or exploitation of older persons, AB 226**

      Driver training schools, enforcement proceedings, SB 452**

      Excavations or demolitions, persons who may seek injunction, SB 396*

      Executive lobbyists, unlawful acts, AB 142

      Livestock grazing or watering on public land, award of costs and fees in action for injunctive relief, SB 272

      Motor vehicles

             Repairs, unlawful acts, AB 2*

             Vehicle protection products, prohibited acts, SB 229

      Petition circulators, threatening or intimidating, SB 489

      Protective orders (See also DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; HARASSMENT; STALKING)

             Extended order for protection of children, penalty for violation, SB 34**, AB 416, AB 510**

      Public Works Board Manager, State, injunctive relief, SB 163**

      Resident agents, prohibited acts, SB 242**

      State Engineer, injunctive relief, SB 274**

      Technological crimes, preservation of property subject to forfeiture, AB 306*

INSANE PERSONS (See MENTALLY ILL PERSONS)

INSTALLMENT LOANS

      Applicability of laws, SB 577**, AB 478*

      Armed forces personnel, prohibited acts relating to loans to, SB 537, AB 440*

      Collection procedures, requirements, SB 537

      Deferred deposit loans (See DEFERRED DEPOSIT LOANS)

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Loan agreements, requirements, SB 537

      Prohibited acts, SB 537, AB 440*

      Resident agents, duties, regulation, SB 242**

      Short-term loans (See SHORT-TERM LOANS)

      Title loans (See TITLE LOANS)

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS (See LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS)

INSURANCE

      Contracts of insurance, renewal with altered terms, applicability of laws, AB 161*

      Credit information of policyholders or applicants, use, AB 404*

      Disability insurance, consent of applicant required to test for HIV, penalties for disclosure of test results, AB 443

      Exchange facilitators, liability insurance requirement, SB 476**

      Fraud

             Assessment of insurers to support investigations by Attorney General, SB 24

             Immunity for reporting, AB 523

             Program for detection, prevention and prosecution, establishment, AB 161

      Group insurance for public employees

             Assessment of agencies participating in state Program, SB 544†, SB 547**

             Board of the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE)

             Cervical cancer, vaccine to protect against, coverage requirements, SB 409**

             Consumer Health Assistance, Office for, assistance to participants, SB 544**

             Dependent children, coverage requirements, AB 479

             Flexibility in benefits, program for, SB 544*

             Fund for the Public Employees’ Benefits Program, sources, use, SB 544**, AB 167, AJR 8

             Legal services organizations, contracts with local entities to obtain insurance for personnel, SB 500**

             Legislators, participation following expiration of term of office, SB 391

             Local government employers

                   Collection of overdue payments to state Program, procedure, SB 544**

                   Contracts for coverage under state Program, requirements, SB 544*

                   Retirees, payment of subsidies under state Program, SB 544**, SB 547**

                   Trust funds for management of benefits, creation, SB 457**

             Nevada Insurance Code, applicability, SB 544†, AB 132

             Prostate cancer screening, coverage requirements, SB 113, SB 409**

             Retired officers and employees

                   Medicare as primary coverage

                          Establishment of rates of secondary coverage, AB 132

                          Flexibility in benefits, program for, SB 544*

                          Insurance Commissioner, duties, SB 544

                   Option of certain local retirees to join state Program on retirement, SB 544*

                   State Retirees’ Health and Welfare Benefits Fund, creation, SB 547**

                   Subsidies

                          Calculation, SB 547**

                          Local employees under state Program, SB 544**, SB 547**

                          Prospective elimination, AB 132

                          School district employees, AB 324, AB 541**, AB 563

                          State subsidies, amount, AB 626**

             Retirement Benefits Investment Fund, creation, use, SB 457**

             School districts, appropriation for provision of health insurance to licensed educational personnel, AB 563

             State’s share of costs of premiums or contributions, amount, AB 626**

             Unfunded accrued liability of State, expenditures to reduce exempted from limit on total proposed expenditures, AB 196*

      Guardians, authority, SB 129**

      Health insurance

             Assignment of benefits, prohibited payments following, AB 145*

             Cervical cancer, vaccine to protect against, coverage requirements, SB 409**

             Child support orders, requirements, AB 596**

             CHIP (See CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)

             Clark County, appropriation for medical services for uninsured working residents, SB 579**

             Contractors, qualifications for preference in bidding on public works, AB 140

             Dependent children, coverage requirements, AB 382, AB 479

             Gaming licensees, health care coverage for full-time employees, qualifications for abatement of license fees, SB 381

             Guaranteed associations, coverage for group health insurance, SB 403*

             HIV testing related to insurability, consent required, AB 443

             Hospital liens, restrictions, AB 247

             Hospitals, payments for care of certain patients, AB 427

             Information regarding health care plans, dissemination to public, SB 552

             Intoxication of claimant as basis for denial of claim or cancellation of certain policies, AB 286**

             Medical examinations, notification to policy holder or physician of detection of serious medical condition, AB 303*

             Medical records sent electronically, governing law, SB 536*

             Medical savings accounts, certain reporting requirements repealed, AB 161*

             Payroll taxes, deduction for insurance payments made by employers, AB 231

             Prostate cancer screening, coverage requirements, SB 113, SB 409**

             Providers of health care

                   ABC coding, use, SB 413, SB 414, SB 432

                   Clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselors, reimbursement, AB 424**

                   Clinical professional counselors, reimbursement, SB 543, AB 424**

                   Panel established by insurance administrator, prohibited fees, AB 161*

                   Podiatrists, coverage requirements, AB 41**

                   Reimbursement in accordance with applicable policies, SB 413

                   Requests for verification of patient’s coverage, duties, AB 133

                   Specialized health care providers, coverage requirements, AB 145

             Small employers

                   Health benefit plan defined, AB 161*

                   Subsidies for policies purchased by certain employees, SB 532, AB 168, AB 629**

                   Variance of application of requirements by carriers, AB 161*

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Life insurance, consent of applicant required to test for HIV, penalties for disclosure of test results, AB 443

      Medical malpractice insurance, reports to Commissioner, AB 161*

      Motor vehicle insurance

             Impoundment of vehicle for driving without proof of insurance, AB 240

             Industrial insurance claims, certain provisions in employer’s policy void, AB 496**

             Insurer providing coverage to be licensed and approved in State, AB 497*

             Medical expenses and losses

                   Claimant’s medical records, authorization to obtain, contents, effect of delivery, SB 359

                   Reimbursement and payments, SB 359, SB 475

             Proof required in application for registration of vehicles, AB 497*

             Total loss vehicle, time to forward endorsed title to insurer, AB 266**

      Nevada System of Higher Education, requirements for loans made to students in certain educational programs, SB 357

      Private schools, proof of insurance coverage, AB 250**

      Residential mortgage suppliers, financing of premiums, unlawful acts, SB 538

      Service contracts, exclusions from regulation, AB 161*

      Vehicle protection products, warranty reimbursement insurance policies, SB 229

INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS

      Annual reports, AB 161*

      Insurance fraud, duty to report, AB 161

      Panels of health care providers, prohibited acts, penalties, AB 161*

INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS

      Bail agents, enforcement agents and solicitors, applicability of laws, AB 161*

      Businesses authorizing another producer to transact business, duties, AB 161*

      Insurance fraud, duty to report, AB 161

      Investigation of violations, authority of Commissioner, AB 161

      Title insurance companies, applicability of laws, AB 161*

INSURANCE COMPANIES

      Captive insurers

             Capital and surplus requirements, AB 161*

             Sponsored captive insurers, reports of financial condition, AB 161*

      Casualty insurers, reserve requirements, AB 161*

      Credit information of policyholders or applicants, use, duties, AB 404*

      Deferred deposit loans, short-term loans, title loans and check-cashing services, applicability of laws, SB 537

      Delinquent insurers, claims against, procedure, AB 161*

      Health insurers

             Assignment of benefits, notice, prohibited payments, AB 145*

             Hospitals in Washoe County, certain contracts with prohibited, AB 97

             Medicaid claims, duties, liability, SB 529**

             Requests for verification of patient’s coverage, duties, AB 133

             Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

      HIV testing, consent required, penalties for unauthorized disclosures, AB 443

      Insurance fraud

             Assessments to support investigations, amount, SB 24

             Program for detection, prevention and prosecution, establishment, AB 161

             Reports of fraud, duties, immunities, AB 161†, AB 523

      Investments, restrictions, AB 161*

      Lending, restrictions on authority, AB 161*

      Medical malpractice insurers, reports, AB 161*

      Motor vehicle insurers

             Claimant’s medical records, authorization to obtain, contents, effect of delivery, SB 359

             Fee for each vehicle insured, imposition, penalty for nonpayment, AB 619

             Garages and body shops

                   Ownership interest in garage or body shop, prohibition, AB 185

                   Payments to, requirements, AB 492

             Licensure and approval required to issue insurance, AB 497*

             Medical expenses, required coverage, certain contracts prohibited, SB 475

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, representation, AB 619

             Total loss vehicles, application for salvage title or nonrepairable vehicle certificate, AB 266**

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Trust company laws, applicability, SB 537

INSURANCE, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA LIFE AND HEALTH

      Assessment of members, amount, AB 161*

INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX

      Appeals, procedure relating to closed hearings, SB 448, AB 433**

      Exemption of certain annuities, SB 12

      Legislative study, SCR 42

INSURANCE PRODUCERS (See INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS)

INTEREST, MONEY

      Armed Forces personnel, unlawful acts regarding, SB 259, AB 440*, AB 478*

      Credit cards, increase in rate based on late payment to another creditor prohibited, SB 302*, AB 215**

      Eminent domain proceedings

             Award of interest, SB 85, AB 102**, AB 413

             Distribution of interest on deposits in court, SB 16**

      Governor Guinn Millennium Loan Program, AB 465

      High-interest loans, regulation, AB 478*

      Hospital bills, accrual of interest limited, AB 247*

      Local Government Securities Law, authority of designated agent, AB 415**

      Mortgages, unconscionable trade practices, SB 538

      Prisoners’ Personal Property Fund, credit of interest and income, AB 37*

INTERIM FINANCE COMMITTEE (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

      Construction defect involving nonresidential construction, procedure in action against designer, SB 243*

      Firms, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Temporary certificates of registration, issuance, fee, SB 25

INTERMEDIARY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Certification and regulation, AB 576*

INTERMEDIATE APPELLATE COURT

      Creation, SJR 9

      Judges, appointment initially, retention by election, SJR 2

INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS

      Fast track approval of agreements, reevaluation urged, AJR 10

      Legislative approval required for state officer or employee to bind State to agreement, AB 470

      Taiwan and United States, support for free trade agreement urged, SJR 16

INTERNET

      Accessible Housing Registry, Nevada, creation, AB 407

      Administrative regulations to be reviewed by Legislature, posting, SB 367**

      Advance Directives for Health Care, Registry of, posting, AB 158**, AB 629**

      Autism, public education and awareness, posting of information, AB 525

      Body shop rate survey form and license verification method, posting, AB 181**

      Campaign practices, posting of information

             Advocacy concerning ballot questions, AB 322

             Business entities, AB 80*

             Financial disclosure statements, AB 335

             Reports of contributions and expenditures, SB 371, AB 335†, AB 604**

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, electronic application system, SB 311

      Crime against a child, community notification website (See CRIME AGAINST A CHILD)

      Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, reports, AB 128*

      E-Health Steering Committee, creation, duties, SB 221

      Efficiency program for state agencies, posting of amount of savings, AB 74

      Elections, posting of certain reports, AB 335

      Employers, verification of employee social security numbers, procedure, AB 383*

      Energy audits of public buildings, posting, AB 222

      Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Office of, website, SB 355, AB 408

      Group homes, posting of information regarding, AB 463*

      Health care plans, posting of information, SB 552

      Health care providers and potential employers, websites established for exchange of information between, applicability of laws, SB 472

      Highway construction projects, posting of certain reports, SB 350, AB 595**

      Hospital services and costs, posting of information, SB 552, AB 146**, AB 629**

      Independent living facilities, posting of information concerning, SB 314*

      Interpreters for hearing-impaired, posting of registry, SB 473*

      Luring a child, acts constituting crime, AB 69, AB 72*

      Medicaid

             Electronic application system, SB 311

             Reimbursement prices and rates, posting, SB 327

      Mercury emissions from mines, posting of measurements, AB 115

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, advertisements on website, AB 265

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, posting of activity reports, AB 619

      Parental controls, duties of Internet service providers, AB 526**

      Personal information submitted to public agencies, disclosure restricted, AB 600**

      Prescription drugs and pharmacies

             Computerized tracking system for controlled substances, use, AB 446*

             Pricing and contact information, posting, SB 197, AB 232*, AB 629**

      Real estate personnel, electronic renewal of licenses, AB 365**

      Realtime captioning providers, posting of registry, SB 473*

      Rental cars, fees regarding, posting of information, AB 595**

      Sales and use taxes, posting of information, collection, SB 502*

      Same-day surgery centers, posting of information concerning, AB 146**

      Schools

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, information regarding, SB 404**

             Charter school pupils, participation in Internet-based credit recovery classes offered by school district sponsors, AB 591**

             Electronic access to pupil information, development of program, SB 225

             Statewide examinations, web-based data and instructional tools to improve pupil performance, AB 280, AB 553

      Sex offender community notification website (See SEX OFFENDERS)

      State business license, posting of number of licensees’ employees, SB 102

      Street and highway construction, posting of information, SB 350, AB 595**

      Transportation, Department of, posting of performance measurements, SB 324†, AB 595**

      Water conservation plans, posting, AB 331*

      Water, notice of applications to appropriate, posting, SB 274**, AB 285

INTERPRETERS

      Advisory Committee on Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, name change, composition, duties, SB 473**

      Complaints against, procedures, SB 473*

      Deaf and hard of hearing pupils, stipends for interpreters, SB 525, AB 553

      Disciplinary action, grounds, SB 473*

      Ethical standards, regulation, SB 473*

      Judicial proceedings or other legal setting, appointment, registration, SB 473*

      List of qualified interpreters, maintenance, SB 220*, SB 473*

      Practice of interpreting, regulation, registry of providers, SB 473*

      Realtime captioning, regulation of practice, registry of providers, SB 473*

INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Athletic activities)

INTIMIDATION

      Petitions, prohibited acts regarding signature gathering, SB 489

INTOXICATING LIQUORS

      Alcohol abuse (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

      Alcoholic beverage awareness programs, certification, fees, SB 63, SB 565

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Legislative Counsel Bureau, sale of wine in gift shop authorized, SB 430*

      Minors, liability for furnishing alcohol to or allowing use by, SB 7*

      Taxation

             Appeals, procedures, SB 448, AB 433**

             Legislative study, SCR 42

             Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

             Wineries, duties, AB 403

      Wineries, transport and sale of wine, regulation, AB 403

INTOXICATION

      Health insurance, intoxication of claimant as basis for denial of claim or cancellation of certain policies, AB 286**

      Industrial accidents, presumption of intoxication when injured employee refuses postaccident drug test, SB 54

      Limousine drivers, prohibited acts, SB 107

      Protective orders, effect of violation of orders while under the influence, AB 112*

      Recreation areas, unlawful acts within, SB 195**

INVESTIGATION DIVISION (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INVESTMENTS

      Advisers, payroll taxes (See FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Exchange facilitators, licensure and regulation, SB 476**

      Guardians, authority, SB 129**

      Insurance companies, restrictions, AB 161*

      Loans secured by lien on real property, regulation, AB 375*

      Local government retirement benefits trust funds, SB 457**

      Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, adoption, SB 70*

      Retirement Benefits Investment Fund, SB 457**

      State Retirees’ Health and Welfare Benefits Fund, SB 547**

INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE

      Trafficking in persons for illegal purposes, penalties, AB 383*

IRRIGATION

      Alternative sellers, authority to purchase electricity from, AB 284

      Maximum rate for interruptible electric service, AB 144*

      Unlawful acts, fines and other penalties, SB 274**

IRRIGATION DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Groundwater resources, statewide information system urged, SCR 11

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, duties, SB 267**

      Pershing County Water Conservation District, appropriation, AB 302, AB 629**

      Plans for water conservation, requirements, AB 331*

      Washoe County, membership on Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, SB 487*

ISSUERS OF INSTRUMENTS FOR TRANSMISSION OR PAYMENT OF MONEY

      Bond or deposit in lieu of, SB 537

      Exploitation of aged or vulnerable persons, reporting requirements, AB 87*

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Trust accounts, requirements, SB 537

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

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JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES

      Delinquent children, punishment for violation of parole, SB 32**

      Drivers’ licenses or identification cards, procedures for released offenders to obtain, AB 164

      Impact fees for police station projects, authorized uses, SB 134

      Overcrowding, considerations in granting early release to alleviate, SB 30**

      Private entities, agreements for detention of prisoners, SB 438

JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT FUEL, TAX ON

      Bond or deposit in lieu, AB 595**

      Collection by unlicensed persons, duties, AB 595**

      Deficiency determinations, appeals, AB 595**

      Examinations and inspections, AB 595**

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Licenses, validity, renewal, AB 595**

      Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, exemption, SB 501

      Overpayments, restrictions on payment of interest, AB 595**

      Payment of taxes, due date, procedures, AB 595**

      Records and reports, confidentiality, unlawful acts, AB 595**

      Sealing of pumps, metered pipes and hoses, grounds, AB 595**

JUDGES AND JUSTICES

      District judges (See DISTRICT COURTS)

      Judicial Retirement System (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

      Justices of the peace (See JUSTICES OF THE PEACE)

      Municipal judges (See MUNICIPAL COURTS)

      Supreme Court justices (See SUPREME COURT)

JUDGMENTS, DECREES AND ORDERS

      Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 177*

      Injunctions (See INJUNCTIONS)

      Judgment creditors

             Recording judgment or decree, requirements, AB 600**

             Stockholder’s stock, payment of unsatisfied judgment, SB 242**, SB 317

             Tax deeds, reconveyance of property, SB 375, AB 585**

      Protective orders (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; HARASSMENT; PROTECTIVE ORDERS; STALKING)

JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE, COMMISSION ON

      Creation, duties, SJR 2

JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

      Judicial Retirement Fund, appropriation, AB 85

      Unfunded accrued liability of State, expenditures to reduce exempted from limitation on proposed expenditures, AB 196

JUDICIAL REVIEW

      Ballot questions, arguments for or against, rejection of statements, AB 516*

      Ballot Review Board, decisions regarding initiative or referendum, AB 606

      Habitual truants, imposition of administrative sanctions, SB 397

      Hospital Patients, Bureau for, penalties imposed by, AB 98

      Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, decisions, AB 391**

      Petition signature gathering, decisions regarding prohibited acts, SB 489, AB 606

      Property tax determinations, AB 209

      Public agencies, decisions regarding licenses, AB 94**

      Public books or records, denial of inspection or copying, SB 123*

      State employees, workplace relations units, SB 428, AB 601

      Tax delinquent property, claims for excess proceeds from sale, SB 375, AB 585**

JUDICIAL SELECTION, COMMISSION ON

      Composition, SJR 2

      Nominations for appointment of judges and justices, SJR 2

JUDO

      Martial arts studios, applicability of deceptive trade practice laws, AB 33

JURIES

      Clark County utilities, provision of customer lists for jury selection, AB 43**

      Employers, prohibited acts regarding summons to jury duty, SB 208**

      Exemptions from service as juror, AB 49**

      Travel expenses, AB 20**

JUSTICE COURTS

      Arrests made by agricultural field agents or inspectors, jurisdiction, AB 230††

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Clark County, appointment of deputy marshals, AB 139**

      Concealed firearms, permittee required to obtain authorization to carry in courthouse, penalty, AB 191

      Employees

             Employee organizations, right to join, AB 515

             Training requirements, AB 108

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds for facilities, SB 74**

      Masters, appointment, qualifications, authority, SB 435, SB 479, AB 17

      Mental health records, sealing, AB 490**

      Protective orders

             Domestic violence, jurisdiction, SB 34**

             Harassment or stalking, proceedings, appointment of master, AB 17

      Suppression of evidence, jurisdiction over motions, AB 65

      Tenants, deposit of withheld rent in escrow, adoption of local rule, AB 195*

JUSTICE COURTS, DEPUTY CLERKS

      Domestic violence protective orders, compilation of information, SB 202†, AB 52

      Employee organizations, right to join, AB 515

      Training requirements, AB 108

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

      Candidacy documents, period for filing, AB 505**

      Domestic Violence, Committee on, membership, AB 381**

      Gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Judicial Retirement System (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

      Longevity pay, SB 36

JUVENILE COURTS

      Concealed firearms, permittee required to obtain authorization to carry in courthouse, penalty, AB 191

      Firearm possession by juvenile, duties, SB 354*

      Habitual truants, penalties, SB 397

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Parole violators, punishment, SB 32**

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, evaluation of juvenile justice, AB 508**

      Tobacco-related offenses, jurisdiction, procedures, SB 14

JUVENILE DELINQUENTS

      Domestic violence battery, detention, SB 294**

      Firearm possession on certain property, evaluation and drug testing, SB 354*

      Genetic marker testing of delinquent, when required, fees, AB 99

      Graffiti violations, penalties, AB 14*, AB 23, AB 81

      Interstate Compact on Juveniles, appropriation for support, AB 628**

      Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, creation, SB 170

      Legislative Committee on Health, Welfare, Safety and Protection of Children, creation, AB 305

      Parole violators, punishment, SB 32**

      Paroled youth, appropriation for treatment and services, AB 628**

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, evaluation of juvenile justice, AB 508**

      Sex offenders (See SEX OFFENDERS)

JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES

      Inspection of facilities, AB 507*

      Parole violators, punishment, SB 32

      Performance audits, AB 305, AB 629**

      Regional facilities

             Assessments for support, determination, SB 249

             Clark County, requirements for financial support, SB 249

             Lyon County, appropriation for construction, SB 406

             Property tax levy for operating costs, authority, SB 146††

             State budget, inclusion of money for support, SB 249

      State facilities, appropriations

             Caliente Youth Center, SB 271, SB 579**, AB 272**

             Juvenile Correctional Facility, AB 272**

             Nevada Youth Training Center, AB 272**

      Training of employees, requirements, AB 507*

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS (See PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICERS)

JUVENILE SERVICES

      Placement of certain children outside State, inspection of facilities, AB 507*

      Protective custody, placement of child under certain age, restrictions, AB 147*

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, evaluation of juvenile justice, AB 508**

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KARATE

      Martial arts studios, applicability of deceptive trade practice laws, AB 33

KEATON RAPHAEL MEMORIAL

      Assistance to families with children with cancer, appropriation, SB 561, SB 579**

KIDNAPPING

      Aged or vulnerable victim, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Amber Alert System, false statements causing activation, penalty, AB 344**

      Nevada Child Seekers, appropriation, AB 623

      Pregnant victim, additional penalties, SB 299, AB 521

      Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act, adoption, AB 15*

KINDERGARTEN (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

KINDRED AND NEXT OF KIN

      Child abuse investigations, interview of victim’s siblings authorized, AB 263*

      Child custody, order of preference for custody of child, AB 52

      Child visitation, rights of grandparents and great-grandparents, SB 204

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about deceased or incapacitated relative, AB 600**

      Divorce proceedings, persons allowed to attend, AB 117*

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Nepotism (See generally ETHICS)

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

KNIVES (See also WEAPONS)

      Child care facilities, prohibited acts, penalty, SB 354*

      Schools, possession of dangerous knife prohibited, exception, AB 107

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LABELS AND LABELING

      Explosives, requirements for storage containers, AB 91*

      Prescription drug containers, requirements, AB 84, AB 235*

LABOR COMMISSIONER

      Gaming employee tip pooling, duties, AB 248

      Nursing services provided at certain facilities, duties, AB 458

      Public employee labor organizations, powers and duties, SB 429

      Public works, powers and duties, AB 218

      Qualifications, appointment, AB 488

      Website to include link to Social Security Administration website, AB 383

LABOR ORGANIZATIONS

      HIV, unlawful discrimination, AB 443*

      Judicial employees, right to join employee organizations, AB 515

      Local government employees (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      Mechanic’s or materialmen’s liens, lien claimant includes certain express trust funds, AB 359**

      Nevada State AFL-CIO (See NEVADA STATE AFL-CIO)

      Railroad remote control locomotives, notification of use, AB 340

      State employees, rights, procedures, SB 428, SB 429, AB 601, AB 602

      Unemployment compensation, eligibility of members unemployed due to lockout, AB 494

LABORATORIES

      Forensic laboratories

             Genetic marker testing, funding for, AB 99, AB 377

             Licensing and regulation of forensic analysts, AB 495

      Medical laboratories (See MEDICAL LABORATORIES)

      Nevada Integrated Design Laboratories, funding, AB 341

LAHONTAN AUDUBON SOCIETY

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

LAKE TAHOE (See TAHOE BASIN)

LAKE’S CROSSING CENTER

      Appropriation, SB 253**, AB 504**

LAND TRUSTS

      Community land trusts, exemption from prohibition on use of word trust, AB 423*

LAND USE PLANNING

      Advisory bistate commission to study land-use issues, creation, AB 447

      Annexation (See ANNEXATION)

      Applications relating to land use planning, acceptance of incomplete applications prohibited, procedures following, AB 558*

      Attainable housing, consideration of availability and need, AB 255

      Billboards, review of advertising structure or placement as condition for issuance of land use permit prohibited, AB 438

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Growth control (See GROWTH CONTROL)

      Highway planning, consideration of effect on existing neighborhoods, AB 473

      Master plans, contents of housing plan, SB 269*, AB 439*

      Military installation near property, considerations, notices, SB 269*

      Planning commissions (See PLANNING COMMISSIONS)

      Recreational use of land in State, development of plan, SB 376, SB 579**

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Rural Land Use Planner, appropriation for salary and expenses, SB 484

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

LANDER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Austin Elementary School, transfer to Austin Historical Society, SB 125**

LANDLORD AND TENANT

      Conversion of building to common-interest community, presumptions, AB 195*

      Damages, recovery by tenant, AB 195*

      Disclosure of information to tenant, AB 195*

      Habitability of dwelling unit, AB 195*

      Low-income housing for persons with disabilities, reports, AB 255

      Manufactured home parks (See MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

      Nuisance, actions constituting unlawful detainer by tenant, AB 195*

      Remedies of tenant for violations by landlord, AB 195*

      Rent and rental agreements

             Assignment of Rents Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 168*

             Common-interest communities, void provisions in rental agreements, SB 362

             Provision of agreement to tenant, fee for additional copies, AB 195*

             Termination of agreement by tenant, grounds, notice required, AB 195*

             Withholding of rent by tenant, grounds, deposit in escrow account, AB 195*

      Room tax (See also ROOM TAX)

             Time limit for imposition upon same paying guest, exception, AB 378

      Rules or regulations, enforceability, AB 195*

      Security deposits, exemption from execution, SB 542, AB 483**

      Senior complexes, issuance of work cards, procedures, AB 352*

      Service of process upon landlord, AB 195*

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

      Construction defect involving nonresidential construction, procedure in action against architect, SB 243*

      State Board of Landscape Architecture

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Incidental services, fees, SB 310**

             Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

LANDSCAPING

      Common-interest communities, xeriscaping by unit owners, SB 362

LARCENY

      Grand larceny of vehicle, effect of subsequent conviction, SB 93, AB 619

LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Affordable housing

             Appropriation for allocation to S.H.A.R.E., AB 546

             Powers and duties, AB 409, AB 439*, AB 514**

      Airport, creation of Clark County Airport Authority, AB 581

      Building codes

             Geographic area of applicability, SB 56**

             State Fire Marshal’s regulations, applicability, AB 529**

      Charter amendments

             Affordable housing, powers, AB 514**

             Civil Service System, administration, AB 514**

             Councilmen

                   Powers generally, AB 514**

                   Vacancies in office, AB 514

             Elections, dates, SB 149

             Employment and training programs, development, AB 514**

             Hearing Commissioners, appointment, AB 514**

             Identification cards, appeal of denial, suspension or revocation, AB 514**

             Lease or lease-purchase agreements, authority to enter, SB 198**

             Manager, duties, AB 514**

             Mayor, salary, vacancies in office, AB 514

             Municipal judges

                   Election, procedure, SB 149

                   Master Judge, selection, AB 514**

                   Vacancies, appointment of Hearing Commissioners, AB 514**

             Ordinances, procedures for adoption, AB 514**

             Public Services Director, qualifications, AB 514**

             Salary commission, appointment, duties, AB 514

             Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, SB 13

             Telecommunication service, franchise, AB 518**

             Television franchises, repeal, AB 526**

             Treasurer, appointment, duties, AB 514**

             Work permits, appeal of denial, suspension or revocation, AB 514**

      Clean Cities Coalition, appropriation, AB 402

      Concealed firearms, registration requirements, SB 92*

      Floyd Lamb State Park, appropriation, SB 579**, AB 288, AB 629**

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, representation, SB 90**

      Mass transit alternatives, legislative study, SCR 43

      New Ventures Capital Development Company, appropriation, AB 400, AB 629**

      Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

      Police department (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Regional planning commission and governing board, membership, AB 527

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Infrastructure Improvement Act, SB 352**

      West Las Vegas Strip Residential Rezoning Act, SB 363

LAS VEGAS-CLARK COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE

      Computers, appropriation, AB 245

      Southern Nevada Prisoner Re-Entry Coalition, appropriation, AB 314, AB 629**

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

      Chief administrative officer on Commission on Tourism, voting rights, AB 101**

      Clark County Airport Authority, creation, duties, AB 581

      Events and facilities, authority, SB 218

      Museums, grants from room tax proceeds, duties, AB 177

      Transportation projects

             Bond issues, duties, reports, AB 595**

             Deposit of certain room tax proceeds, duties, SB 574

LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

      Appropriation, SB 443**, AB 464

LAS VEGAS REGIONAL CLEAN CITIES COALITION

      Appropriation, AB 402

LAS VEGAS WASH

      Park, creation in Upper Las Vegas Wash, study, AB 469**, AB 629**

LASER SURGERY

      Authority to perform, AB 385*

LASERS

      Aircraft, interference with prohibited, penalties, AB 307*

LAW LIBRARIES, COMMISSIONS ON

      Creation, appropriations, SB 556*

LAWSUITS (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

LEAR THEATER

      Funding for exterior restoration, reversion extended, SB 572

LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

      Advertisements for proposals required for certain state agreements, SB 509

      Agreements extending beyond biennium, procedures, SB 509

      Change in scope of state agreements, legislative approval required, SB 520*

      Cities, authority to enter into agreements, SB 198**, SB 512

      Legislative declaration regarding use by state and local governments, SB 515**

      Local government installment-purchase agreements, procedures, SB 509

      Nevada System of Higher Education, applicability of laws, SB 198**

      Public purchasing, length of performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, AB 184, AB 341

      Public Works Board Manager, service as building official, SB 163*

      Public works laws, applicability, SB 163*

      State Land Registrar, entry into leases, exemption from certain laws, SB 509

LEASES

      Federal Lands, Account for Revenue from the Lease of, allocation, SB 539

      Government land, procedures relating to leases, AB 462**

      Landlord and tenant (See LANDLORD AND TENANT)

      Manufactured home parks (See MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

      Motor vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES; RENTAL CARS)

      Municipal airports, lease of property, SB 320*, AB 289*, AB 462**

      Toll roads and bridges, lease by governing body, SB 392†, AB 417, AB 583

      Water rights used for agricultural purposes, lease authorized, AB 296

LEED (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

LEGAL DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS

      Contracts with local entities to obtain insurance for personnel, SB 500**

LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES

      Attainable housing for minorities, AB 255

      Autism, SB 368, AB 629**

      Chancery courts, feasibility of implementation, SCR 47, ACR 35

      Child welfare, SB 170, AB 305

      Corrections, Department of, operation, AB 510**

      Criminal history records and background investigations, SB 389†, SCR 22

      Digital records and other information collected by agencies, shared archive, SB 131

      Dillon’s Rule, abolishment, SCR 10

      Education

             Charter schools, AB 333

             Clark County School District, deconsolidation, SB 223

             Class assignments, alignment with certain standards, SB 184**

             English immersion and learner programs, SB 398**

             Funding of public education, ACR 33

             Governance of public schools, AB 333, AB 484, SCR 14

             Local autonomy programs, AB 333

             Parental involvement, methods to increase, SB 143**

             Substitute teachers, long-term use, AB 484, AB 512**

             Testing in schools, AB 484

             Truancy, AB 484, AB 485**

      Elections, ACR 31

      Engine emission controls, adoption of California standards, SCR 30

      Environmental and land-use issues, advisory bistate commission, AB 447

      Environmental pollutants and global warming, effects, ACR 24

      Fire Marshal Division, State, operation, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Forest thinning, generation of revenue for forest management, SB 226**

      Foster care, SB 356*

      Growth control measures, SCR 45

      Guardianships for adults, SCR 4

      Health care

             Advance Directives for Health Care, Registry of, AB 158**

             Chemotherapeutic injections, AB 385

             Children’s hospital and research center, SB 563

             Complementary integrative medicine, SB 432**

             Counseling services under Medicaid, SB 543

             Homeopathic medicine, SB 432**

             Hospital emergency services, waiting times, SB 244**

             Immunizations, purchase by private entities through State, AB 410**

             Laser surgery and intense pulsed light therapies, AB 385†, AB 484

             Licensure and training of providers, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

             Long-term health care, redesign of system for providing, SB 221

             Medical and clinical research, SB 171**

             Mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, provision of health care for, SB 221

             Nevada Institutional Review Board, SB 432

             Stem cells, use of nonembryonic cells, SB 432**

      Introduction of legislation by interim committees, time for (Rule 14.2), ACR 1

      Lake Tahoe Basin fireshed management plan, SB 226**

      Las Vegas, City of, long-range mass transit alternatives, SCR 43

      Legislative committees, duties and activities, ACR 32

      Local governments, delegation of powers to, SCR 10

      Lottery, establishment of state lottery, SCR 15

      Methamphetamine

             Retail sales of precursors, creation of database, AB 150

             Use, SB 346**, SB 570**, SCR 8

      Motorcycles, special license plates, AB 278*

      NOMADS software application, AB 609

      Off-road vehicles, roads and trails, safety, SB 434

      Pardons Commissioners, State Board of, open meetings, AB 510**

      Parole Commissioners, State Board of, open meetings, AB 510**

      Performance standards for executive agencies, SCR 41

      Petroleum products, study of availability, transport and taxation, SCR 30

      Presentence investigation report process, AB 628**

      Prisoners, risk and needs assessment instruments, AB 628**

      Property capitalization rates for certain businesses, ACR 16

      Radio systems

             EMS radio system, replacement, AB 206**

             VHF radio system for use by public entities operating in rural Nevada, SB 260

      Senior citizen issues, ACR 30, ACR 35

      Taxation, study of existing taxes and future revenue sources, SCR 42

      Toll roads, toll lanes and high-occupancy vehicle lanes, SB 392, SB 574

      Upper Las Vegas Wash, creation of park, AB 469**, AB 629**

      Veteran issues, ACR 30, ACR 35

      Voter registration deadline, feasibility of changing, AB 506

      Water resources, SB 267†, SB 487

      Workforce and projected workforce needs, SB 52

LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU

      Audit Division

             Anthony L. Pollard Foundation, audit, SB 579**, AB 401

             Area Health Education Center of Southern Nevada, audit, SB 566, SB 579**

             Atomic Testing Museum, audit, SB 408, SB 562**

             Blind Center of Nevada, audit, AB 156, AB 471

             Brewery Arts Center, audit, AB 629**

             Build Nevada, audit, AB 614

             Center for Creative Therapeutic Arts, audit, SB 558, SB 579**

             Challenger Learning Center, audit, SB 440, SB 579**

             Child welfare agencies, duties, AB 293, AB 305, AB 629**

             Child Welfare Specialist, employment, duties, AB 305, AB 629**

             Children, governmental and private facilities for, audits, AB 305, AB 629**

             Chinese Workers’ Museum, audit, SB 446, SB 579**

             Clark County, audit of certain appropriations, SB 579**

             Clark County Public Education Foundation, audit, SB 254, SB 443**

             Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada, audit, AB 501, AB 502, AB 553

             ComputerCorps, audit, AB 566

             Corrections, Department of, performance audit, AB 416

             Death or near fatality of certain children, duties, AB 261**

             Efficiency program for state agencies, duties, AB 74

             Electronic voting system, performance audit, duties, appropriation, SB 423

             Ethel-Willia, audit, AB 620

             Family Development Foundation, audit, SB 579**, AB 613

             Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on State Program, audit, SB 557**

             Food Bank of Northern Nevada, audit, SB 205, AB 241

             Foundation for Positively Kids, audit, SB 445

             Great Basin College, Center for Rural Health, audit, SB 439

             Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership, audit, SB 334, SB 579**

             Greater Las Vegas After-School All-Stars, audit, AB 503, AB 553

             High Sierra Industries, audit, SB 255, SB 443**, AB 455

             Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, Account for Programs for, audit of allocations, SB 185**

             Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease, audit, SB 443**, AB 500

             Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, audit, AB 553

             JASON Project, audit, SB 579**

             Keaton Raphael Memorial, audit, SB 561, SB 579**

             Kids Voting Greater Las Vegas, audit, SB 579**

             Las Vegas, City of, audit of certain appropriations, SB 579**

             Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation, audit, AB 629**

             Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League, audit, AB 245, AB 314, AB 629**

             Las Vegas Natural History Museum, audit, SB 443**, AB 464

             Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation, audit, AB 629**

             Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition, audit, AB 402

             Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, audit, SB 443**, AB 315

             Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, audit, SB 116, SB 344, SB 443**

             M2 Foundation for Kids, audit, AB 629**

             Medical Examiners, Board of, audit, AB 444

             National and Community Service, Nevada Commission, audit, AB 317, AB 629**

             Neon Museum, audit, AB 629**

             Nevada Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, audit, SB 388, SB 579**

             Nevada Arts Advocates, audit, SB 426, SB 579**

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, Fund for the, audit, AB 619

             Nevada Ballet Theatre, audit, AB 449, AB 629**

             Nevada Cancer Institute, audit, SB 443**

             Nevada Child Seekers, audit, AB 623

             Nevada Discovery Museum, audit, SB 442, SB 443**, AB 454

             Nevada Fire Safe Council, audit, SB 564, SB 579**

             Nevada Museum of Art, audit, AB 629**

             Nevada Public Education Foundation, audit, SB 388, SB 579**

             Nevada Senior Games, audit, AB 254

             Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association, audit, AB 276

             Nevada Women’s Fund, audit, SB 579**

             Nevada’s Safe Place, audit, AB 629**

             Nevadaworks, audit, SB 568

             New Ventures Capital Development Company, audit, AB 400, AB 629**

             Northern Nevada Development Authority, audit, SB 407, SB 579**

             Online Nevada Encyclopedia, audit, SB 579**

             Opportunity Village, audit, SB 443**, SB 579**, AB 455

             Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, audit, SB 579**

             Private or local entities receiving appropriations, audits, SB 87**

             Public broadcasting organizations, audit, SB 290, AB 270

             Public works, reports on demographics of persons employed on certain projects, duties, AB 219

             Rape Crisis Center, audit, SB 278, SB 579**

             Renewable Energy Commercialization, Nevada Institute for, audit, SB 560, SB 579**

             Ridge House, audit, SB 441

             Save the Children, audit, AB 318, AB 553

             Sparks, City of, audit of certain appropriation, SB 579**

             Special license plates, reports, duties, SB 451**, SB 480

             Storey County Youth and Community Resource Center, audit, SB 569

             Teach for America, audit, AB 262

             The Note-Ables, audit, SB 558, SB 579**

             Three Square, audit, AB 320, AB 629**

             University Medical Center, audit, SB 533

             UNLV, audit to determine compliance with ADA, AB 376

             Veterans Guest House, audit, AB 448, AB 610

             Washoe Arc, audit, SB 443**, AB 455

             Washoe County School District Educational Foundation, audit, SB 254, SB 443**

             Western Folklife Center, audit, SB 562**

      Director

             Augmentation of expenditures, authority, SB 576**

             Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, duties, SB 170

             Efficiency program for state agencies, duties, AB 74

             Health, Welfare, Safety and Protection of Children, Legislative Committee on, duties, AB 305

             Hospital emergency services, request to discontinue study of waiting times, duties, SB 244**

             Initiative and referendum petitions, duties, AB 604

             Legislative bill books and histories, fee for preparation, AB 593**

             Lobbyists, duties, AB 605

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, duties, AB 619

             Nevada Youth Legislative Issues Forum, duties, SB 247**

             Northern Nevada Water Authority, Committee to Oversee, duties, SB 487

             Public works subcommittee, duties, SB 387**

             Reports, receipt and transmittal

                   Attorney General, determinations regarding representation of Legislators or Executive Department, SB 89

                   Child abuse or neglect resulting in fatality, prosecution of cases, AB 263

                   Child support enforcement, AB 536*

                   Child welfare agencies, AB 263*, AB 293, AB 629**

                   Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, SB 170

                   Clark County sales tax for police departments, expenditures, AB 461*

                   Consumer Affairs Division, AB 393*

                   Crimes Against Older Persons, Repository for Information, AB 226**

                   Domestic violence orders, statistical information, SB 202*, AB 52

                   Drug testing of recipients of public assistance, AB 86

                   Early intervention services for children with disabilities, SB 377

                   Education

                          Administrators, classroom instruction and observation, SB 328**

                          Autism Scholarship Program, AB 130

                          Class assignments and academic standards, study of alignment, SB 184**

                          Deaf or hard of hearing pupils, pilot program, SB 525, AB 553

                          Disruptive pupils, pilot program, AB 553, AB 565

                          Dropouts, plan for reporting certain rates, SB 184**

                          Educational technology, needs assessment for school districts, SB 184**

                          Empowerment schools, SB 238†, SB 305

                          English proficiency, pilot programs, SB 398**, AB 395, AB 553

                          Foster care, program for children in, SB 400*

                          Grants to school districts for certain programs, SB 305, SB 545

                          Incentive pay programs for licensed educational personnel, AB 563†, AB 565

                          Kindergartens, bilingual aides for certain pupils, AB 553

                          Local empowerment and accountability, schools operating under plan for, SB 304

                          Mentor teachers, pilot program, AB 229

                          Nevada System of Higher Education, capital improvements, AB 355

                          P-16 Advisory Council, SB 239**

                          Parent Choice in Education Program, evaluation, AB 472

                          Parental Involvement, Advisory Council on, SB 143**

                         Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, SB 305, AB 280, AB 568

                          School counselors, duties, roles and responsibilities, AB 212**

                          Special Needs Scholarship Program, SB 158

                          Special qualifications licensure, SB 264**

                          Substitute teachers, study of long-term use, AB 512**

                          Superintendent of Public Instruction, certain appointees, SB 305

                          Truancy, AB 485**

                          Trustee meetings in large districts, televising, AB 267**

                   Elections

                          Ballots, mechanical voting machines, polling places and voter eligibility, SB 401*

                          Hand counts, SB 492

                          Voter registration deadline, feasibility of changing, AB 506

                   Electronic information collected by agencies, shared archive, SB 131

                   Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Advisory Board, AB 408

                   Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Office, SB 355

                   Foster care system, SB 356*

                   Growth control revenue plans by certain counties, AB 291

                   Health care

                          Advance Directives for Health Care, Registry of, AB 158**

                          Children’s hospital and research center, feasibility study, SB 563

                          Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, SB 326

                          Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128*

                          Nevada Academy of Health, SB 171

                          Nevada Autism Task Force, SB 368, AB 629**

                          Pharmacy, State Board of, AB 446*

                          Vascular health plan and program, AB 360

                   Methamphetamine precursors, database to track retail sales, AB 150

                   Motor vehicle registration by private entities, pilot program, SB 263

                   Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

                   Nevada Covering Kids and Families Coalition, AB 611

                   Nevada Youth Legislative Issues Forum, SB 247**

                   NOMADS software application, study, AB 609

                   North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, SB 200**

                   Northern Nevada Water Authority, oversight, SB 487

                   Nye County Sales and Use Tax Act, SB 257, AB 461*

                   Occupational and professional regulatory bodies, SB 310**

                   Outdoor recreation plan, development, SB 376, SB 579**

                   Parole Commissioners, State Board of, AB 416

                   Protective custody, placement of children, AB 147*

                   Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 544*

                   Public transit operated by private entity, accident statistics, SB 482

                   Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, SB 396*

                   Public Works Board, State, AB 12

                   Red-light cameras, pilot program, SB 61, AB 497

                   Respite care for families of mentally ill persons, pilot program, AB 394

                   Senior Citizens and Veterans, Legislative Committee on, SB 170, AB 183

                   Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, AB 508**

                   Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Advisory Board, SB 352**

                   Special license plates for motorcycles, feasibility study, AB 278*

                   State agencies, performance standards, SB 297

                   State Engineer, SB 274**

                   State Parks, Division of, SB 226**

                   Surgeries and sentinel events, SB 412*

                   Transitional housing facilities for released offenders, SB 421

                   Transportation, Department of, SB 324†, SB 574, AB 595**

                   Video service providers, AB 526**

                   Water resources, SB 267**

                   Western Regional Water Commission, oversight, SB 487**

                   Workforce and projected workforce needs, SB 52

             Retirement compensation for certain personnel, duties, AB 319**, AB 593**

             Senior Citizens and Veterans, Committee on, duties, SB 170, AB 183

             Transportation, Department of, subcommittee to oversee, duties, SB 324†, SB 574

             Water Resources, Legislative Committee on, duties, SB 267

             Western Regional Water Commission, Committee to Oversee, duties, SB 487**

      Disbursement account, creation, duties, SB 443**, SB 579**, AB 484, AB 629**

      Educational Accountability and Program Evaluation, Legislative Bureau of

             Abolishment, SB 540

             Distance education, receipt of annual reports unnecessary, SB 535**

             Early childhood education programs, receipt of reports, AB 627**

             Elementary schools, duties regarding certain reports, SB 143**

             Empowerment schools, review of grant applications, SB 238

             Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, Account for Programs for, allocations, receipt of reports, SB 185**

             Performance pay and enhanced compensation pilot program, receipt of reports, duties, AB 280

             Regional training programs, authorized expenditures, AB 553†, AB 627**

      Employees

             Administrative leave, ACR 2

             Overtime, treatment of certain hours as compensation for retirement purposes, AB 319**, AB 593**

             Salary increase, SB 575**

      Fiscal Analysis Division

             Budgetary information, time for receipt, SB 465

             Legislative proposal for state budget, preparation, contents, SB 465

             Proposed budget, receipt unnecessary, SB 465

             Public Works Department, State, receipt of reports, AB 12

             School district expenditures, duties, AB 563†, AB 565

             Temporary advances, notice, AB 628**

             Wildlife Account, receipt of reports, SB 576**

      Gift shop, sale of souvenir wine authorized, SB 430*

      Interim Finance Committee

             Autism, treatment of children with, review of plans, AB 629**

             Capital improvements, approval of transfer of money, SB 578**

             Children’s hospital and research center, study, appropriation, SB 563

             Education, duties

                   Class assignments and academic standards, study of alignment, appropriation, SB 184**

                   Consultant to report test scores of pupils and other education services, appropriation, AB 280, AB 553

                   Empowerment schools, grant applications, SB 238

                   High school, appropriation for personalized study guides, AB 553

                   Incentive pay program, AB 565

                   Innovation and the prevention of remediation, programs for, allocations, SB 540

                   Local school support tax revenues, AB 563*

                   Other State Education Programs Account, approval of transfers, AB 627**

                   Public Schools, Fund to Stabilize the Operation of, allocations from, SB 416

                   School buildings and facilities in small counties, SB 551

                   Statewide examinations, web-based data and instructional tools to improve pupil performance, appropriation, AB 553

             Efficiency program for state agencies, duties, AB 74

             Expenditures exceeding amount of Legislative appropriation, duties, appropriation to cover, AB 617**

             Fiscal issues, review before upcoming legislative session, SB 465

             Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, certain duty removed, SB 65, AB 182

             Homeland security, appropriation for allocation, AB 628**

             Homeless persons, duties, appropriation, AB 126, AB 629**

             Interstate Compact on Juveniles, appropriation for allocation, AB 628**

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements involving State, approval of changes in scope, SB 520*

             National Guard or Reserve members, bonus pay, duties, SB 116

             Paroled youth, appropriation for allocation, AB 628**

             Prisons, parole and probation, appropriation for allocation, AB 628**

             Public works, review of certain actions, duties, SB 387**, AB 12

             Rehabilitation Division, transfer of prior appropriation, AB 555**

             Reports, receipt

                   Affordable housing plans, AB 439

                   Anthony L. Pollard Foundation, SB 579**, AB 401

                   Area Health Education Center of Southern Nevada, SB 566, SB 579**

                   Atomic Testing Museum, SB 408, SB 562**

                   Blind Center of Nevada, AB 471

                   Brewery Arts Center, AB 629**

                   Build Nevada, AB 614

                   Center for Creative Therapeutic Arts, SB 558, SB 579**

                   Challenger Learning Center, SB 440, SB 579**

                   Child welfare agencies, AB 263*

                   Children’s hospital and research center, feasibility study, SB 563

                   Chinese Workers’ Museum, SB 446, SB 579**

                   Clark County hospital, SB 533

                   Clark County, medical services for uninsured workers, SB 579**

                   Clark County Public Educational Foundation, SB 254, SB 443**

                   Communities in Schools of Southern Nevada, AB 501, AB 502, AB 553

                   ComputerCorps, AB 566

                   Early intervention services for children with disabilities, SB 377

                   Ethel-Willia, AB 620

                   Family Development Foundation, SB 579**, AB 613

                   Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on State Program, SB 557**

                   Floyd Lamb State Park, SB 579**

                   Food Bank of Northern Nevada, SB 205, AB 241

                   Foundation for Positively Kids, SB 445

                   Great Basin College, Center for Rural Health, SB 439

                   Great Basin Heritage Area Partnership, SB 334, SB 579**

                   Greater Las Vegas After-School All-Stars, AB 503, AB 553

                   Growth control measure adopted by local entity, SB 510

                   High Sierra Industries, SB 255, SB 443**, AB 455

                   Hospital charges, public awareness program, SB 552, AB 146**

                   Incentive pay program, AB 565

                   Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, Account for Programs for, allocations, SB 185**

                   Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease, SB 443**, AB 500

                   Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, AB 553

                   JASON Project, SB 579**

                   Keaton Raphael Memorial, SB 561, SB 579**

                   Kids Voting Greater Las Vegas, SB 579**

                   Larry D. Johnson Community Center, SB 579**

                   Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation, AB 629**

                   Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League, AB 245, AB 314, AB 629**

                   Las Vegas Natural History Museum, SB 443**, AB 464

                   Las Vegas Performing Arts Center Foundation, AB 629**

                   Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition, AB 402

                   Lear Theater, exterior restoration, SB 572

                   Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, SB 443**, AB 315

                   Lou Ruvo Brain Institute, SB 116, SB 344, SB 443**

                   M2 Foundation for Kids, AB 629**

                   Medical Examiners, Board of, AB 444, AB 629**

                   National and Community Service, Nevada Commission, AB 317, AB 629**

                   Neon Museum, AB 629**

                   Nevada Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, SB 388, SB 579**

                   Nevada Arts Advocates, SB 426, SB 579**

                   Nevada Ballet Theatre, AB 449, AB 629**

                   Nevada Cancer Institute, SB 443**

                   Nevada Child Seekers, AB 623

                   Nevada Discovery Museum, SB 442, SB 443**, AB 454

                   Nevada Fire Safe Council, SB 564, SB 579**

                   Nevada Museum of Art, AB 629**

                   Nevada Public Education Foundation, SB 388, SB 579**

                   Nevada Senior Games, AB 254

                   Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association, AB 276

                   Nevada System of Higher Education, capital improvements, AB 355

                   Nevada Women’s Fund, SB 579**

                   Nevada’s Safe Place, AB 629**

                   Nevadaworks, SB 568

                   New Ventures Capital Development Company, AB 400, AB 629**

                   Northern Nevada Development Authority, SB 407, SB 579**

                   Online Nevada Encyclopedia, SB 579**

                   Opportunity Village, SB 443**, SB 579**, AB 455

                   Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, SB 579**

                   Performance standards for state agencies, SB 297

                   Presentence investigation reports and assessments, AB 628**

                   Public broadcasting organizations, SB 290, AB 270

                   Public works, SB 387**

                   Rape Crisis Center, SB 278, SB 579**

                   Renewable Energy Commercialization, Nevada Institute for, SB 560, SB 579**

                   Ridge House, SB 441

                   Save the Children, AB 318, AB 553

                   Storey County Youth and Community Resource Center, SB 569

                   Teach for America, AB 262

                   The Note-Ables, SB 558, SB 579**

                   Three Square, AB 320, AB 629**

                   Transportation, Department of, AB 595**

                   Truckee River Recreational Master Plan, SB 203**, SB 454**

                   Veterans, Gift Account for, expenditures, SB 219*

                   Veterans Guest House, AB 448, AB 610

                   Washoe Arc, SB 443**, AB 455

                   Washoe County School District Educational Foundation, SB 254, SB 443**

                   Western Folklife Center, SB 562**

             Reserves in State General Fund, approval of setting aside, AB 628**

             Sagebrush habitat projects, appropriation for implementation, duties, SB 189**

             Stabilize the Operation of the State Government, Fund to, appropriation, duties, AB 617**

             State budget, duties regarding Legislative proposal, SB 465

             State Public Defender, receipt of additional county money, approval, SB 576**

             Supreme Court case management system, appropriation, AB 628**

             Transportation Department, subcommittee to oversee, duties, SB 324†, SB 574

             Truckee Meadows Community College, appropriation for allocation, SB 579**

             Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, SB 575**

             Utility costs, appropriation for allocation, AB 628**

             VHF radio system, approval of certain actions regarding, SB 365

             Washoe County, approval of certain projects, SB 203*

             White Pine County courthouse construction, appropriation, SB 571

      Legal Division

             Bill draft requests, duties, SB 490**

             Enacted bills or resolutions, receipt for enrollment, SB 490**

             Ethics, Commission on, duty to represent Legislators eliminated, AB 593**

             Initiative or referendum petitions, powers and duties, AB 604**

             Judiciary measures, duty to transmit to judiciary committees removed, SB 490**

             Monte Cristo State Park, receipt of land description, SB 514

             Nevada Ethics in Government Law, duties, SB 495*

             Persons with disabilities, duties regarding references in laws, SB 491**

             Prefiled bills or joint resolutions, procedures, SB 490**

             Regulations

                   Nevada Institutional Review Board regulations, duties, SB 432**, AB 234

                   Time for receipt of proposed changes, SB 367**

             Special License Plates, Commission on, assistance, AB 54**

      Legislative Commission

             Administrative regulations, duties regarding review process, SB 367**

             Appointments made by

                   Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, SB 170

                   Corrections, Policy Advisory Commission on, AB 416

                   Grants Management Advisory Committee, AB 182

                   Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum, AB 593**

                   Prison Oversight, Committee on, AB 416

                   Washoe County Schools Construction and Revitalization Advisory Committee, Chairman, SB 154**

             Appropriations, authority to request audit (See generally Audit Division, this heading)

             Audit Subcommittee, receipt of reports

                   Corrections, Department of, performance audit, AB 416

                   Special license plates, audit of fee recipients, SB 480

                   University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, audit, SB 533

                   UNLV, compliance with ADA, AB 376

             Budget Subcommittee, repeal, SB 465

             Child welfare agencies, approval of certain contract, AB 293, AB 629**

             Clark County sales tax for police departments, duties, AB 461*

             Ethics course, duties regarding fees, AB 142

             Governor’s portrait, duties removed, AB 593**

             Members and alternates, designation, SR 9‡, AR 16

             Nevada Institutional Review Board, authority, SB 432**

             Nevada System of Higher Education, inspections, AB 355

             Nye County sales tax for public safety purposes, duties, AB 461*

             Public Works, Legislative Advisory Committee on, duties, AB 12

             Reports, receipt

                   Affordable housing plans, AB 439*

                   Clark County sales tax for police departments, AB 461*

                   Consumer Affairs Division, AB 393*

                   Corrections, Policy Advisory Commission on, AB 416

                   Growth control measure adopted by local entity, SB 510

                   Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

                   Nevada System of Higher Education, AB 355

                   North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, SB 200**

                   Prison Oversight, Committee on, AB 416

                   Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 544*

                   Public Utilities Commission, SB 396*, AB 103**, AB 518**

                   Transportation, Department of, SB 324†, SB 574

             Retirement compensation for certain personnel, duties, AB 319**, AB 593**

             Studies (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

      Nevada Autism Task Force, assistance, SB 368, AB 629**

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority reports, posting on website, AB 619

      Office building, appropriation for planning, SB 461**

      P-16 Advisory Council, assistance, SB 239

      Publications, appropriation for out-of-print materials, SB 461**

      Research Division, appropriation for oral history project, SB 373, SB 579**

      Task Force for the Fund for a Healthy Nevada, assistance, SB 164

LEGISLATURE

      Assembly

             Chief Clerk, overtime pay, AB 319**

             Minority Leader, appointments made by

                   Dillon’s Rule study committee, SCR 10

                   Elections study committee, ACR 31

                   Health Care, Legislative Committee on, advisory committee to, SB 171

                   Health, Nevada Academy of, SB 171**

                   Legislative committees, study committee, ACR 32

                   Nevada Autism Task Force, SB 368, AB 629**

                   Northern Nevada Water Authority, Committee to Oversee, SB 487

                   P-16 Advisory Council, SB 239**

                   Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 544

                   Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Task Force for, AB 178**, AB 222

                   Water Resources, Legislative Committee on, SB 267

                   Western Regional Water Commission, Committee to Oversee, SB 487**

             Motor Vehicles, Department of, dedication of building in honor of Assemblyman Paul May urged, SCR 17

             Nevada Youth Legislative Issues Forum, recommendations for membership, SB 247**

             Rules (See Standing rules, this heading)

             Speaker

                   Appointments made by

                          Academic Standards for Public Schools, Council to Establish, duties removed, SB 540

                          Children, Legislative Committee on Health, Welfare, Safety and Protection of, AB 305

                          Corrections, Policy Advisory Commission on, AB 416

                          Criminal history records, study committee, SB 389†, SCR 22

                          Dillon’s Rule study committee, SCR 10

                          Elections study committee, ACR 31

                          Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Advisory Board, AB 408

                          Grants Management Advisory Committee, SB 164

                          Health, Nevada Academy of, SB 171**

                          Health Planning, Analysis and Policy Support, Advisory Committee for the Office of, SB 221

                          Las Vegas, City of, salary commission, AB 514

                          Legislative committees, study committee, ACR 32

                          Lottery study committee, SCR 15

                          Methamphetamine Free Nevada, Task Force for a, SB 530

                          Nevada Autism Task Force, SB 368, AB 629**

                          Nevada Institutional Review Board, AB 234

                         North Las Vegas Infrastructure Improvement Commission, SB 352

                          Northern Nevada Water Authority, Committee to Oversee, SB 487

                          P-16 Advisory Council, SB 239**

                          Parental Involvement, Advisory Council on, SB 143**

                          Performance standards for state agencies, study committee, SCR 41

                          Prison Oversight, Committee on, AB 416

                          Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 544

                          Public Works Board, State, SB 387**

                          Public Works, Legislative Advisory Committee on, AB 12

                          Rural Local Government Financial Assistance, Committee for, AB 330

                          Senior citizen and veteran issues, study committee, ACR 30

                          Senior Citizens and Veterans, Committee on, SB 170, AB 183

                          Solar Energy Industry, Advisory Board for Development, AB 186

                          Superintendent of Public Instruction, search committee, SB 540

                          Toll road study committee, SB 392, SB 574

                          Tricounty Desert Advisory Commission, AB 447

                          University school for gifted pupils, governing body, SB 540, AB 567**

                          Washoe County Regional Water Planning Commission, Advisory Subcommittee, SB 487

                          Washoe County Schools Construction and Revitalization Advisory Committee, SB 154**

                          Water Resources, Legislative Committee on, SB 267

                          Western Regional Water Commission, Committee to Oversee, SB 487**

                   Hettrick, former Co-Speaker Lynn C., honored, ACR 22

                   Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, receipt of reports, AB 619

                   Perkins, former Speaker Richard D., honored, ACR 10

                   Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, nomination of member, AB 360

             Standing committees

                   Bill draft requests, time for (Rule 14), ACR 1

                   Chairman not required to vote (Rule 42), AR 3

                   Corrections, Parole and Probation, composition (Rule 40), AR 3

                   Government Affairs

                          Composition (Rule 40), AR 3

                          Dillon’s Rule study committee, representation, SCR 10

                   Health and Human Services, receipt of report on patients, AB 577

                   Introduction of bills and joint resolutions, time for (Rule 14.2), ACR 1

                   Judiciary

                          Attorney General, receipt of reports, SB 89

                          Legislation on behalf of judiciary, receipt unnecessary, SB 490**

                          Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, receipt of reports, AB 619

                   Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining, duties of Chairman, SB 487**

                   Prefiled bills or joint resolutions, committee referral, SB 490**

                   School districts, budgetary requests for State distributive School Account, receipt of information, SB 540, AB 563†, AB 565

                   Taxation, composition (Rule 40), AR 3

                   Transportation, receipt of reports

                          Consumer Affairs Division, AB 393*

                          Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

                          Public transit accidents, SB 482

             Wall of Distinction, additions

                   Dini, Mouryne Landing, AR 13

                   Getto, Virgil M., AR 11

                   Sedway, Marvin M., AR 12

      Attaches

             Administrative leave, ACR 2

             Appointment, SR 3‡, SR 8‡, AR 1‡, AR 4‡, AR 5‡, AR 6‡, AR 7‡, AR 8‡, AR 9

             Commendation, AR 10

      Bills and resolutions

             AB 483, Governor requested to return bill for further consideration, ACR 34

             Bill books and histories, fee for compilation and preparation, AB 593**

             Drafting of legislative measures

                   Limitation on number of requests, form, SB 490**

                   Time for committee requests (Rule 14), ACR 1

             Enrollment, transmittal to Legislative Counsel, SB 490**

             General File, posting in Senate Chamber unnecessary (Rule 113), SR 1

             Introduction of certain requests, time for (Rule 14.2), ACR 1

             Prefiled bills or joint resolutions, procedures, SB 490**

             Reprinting dispensed with, authority, SB 490**

             Sponsorship, addition or removal of Senator’s name (Rule 112), SR 1

             Vetoed bills, reading (Rule 8), ACR 1

      Clergy, compensation for services, SCR 49

      Committees

             Assembly standing committees (See Assembly, this heading)

             Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, creation, SB 170

             Children, Legislative Committee on Health, Welfare, Safety and Protection of, creation, AB 305

             Education, Legislative Committee on

                   Class assignments and academic standards, alignment, duties, SB 184**

                    Governance of public schools, study, AB 333, AB 484

                   Innovation and prevention of remediation, programs for, recommendations for allocations, SB 540

                   Mentor teachers pilot program, receipt of proposal, duties, AB 229

                   Remedial study programs, duties, SB 110

                   Reports, receipt

                          Accountability for Public Schools, Division of, SB 540

                          Administrators, classroom instruction and observation, SB 328**

                          Class assignments and academic standards, study of alignment, SB 184**

                          Criminal cases involving school personnel, AB 313**

                          Disruptive pupils, pilot program, AB 553, AB 565

                          Early childhood education programs, AB 627**

                          Educational technology, needs assessment for school districts, SB 184**

                          Empowerment schools, SB 238**, SB 305

                          English proficiency, pilot program, SB 398**

                          Financial incentives to employees of schools demonstrating improvement in pupil academic achievement, SB 383

                          Incentive pay programs for licensed educational personnel, AB 563†, AB 565

                          Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, Account for Programs for, allocations, SB 185**

                          Local empowerment and accountability, schools operating under plan for, SB 304

                          Nevada Youth Legislative Issues Forum, SB 247**

                          P-16 Advisory Council, SB 239**

                          Parental Involvement, Advisory Council on, SB 143**

                          Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, AB 280, AB 568

                          School attendance councils, AB 485**

                          School counselors, duties, roles and responsibilities, AB 212**

                          School district financial management reviews, AB 244

                          Special qualifications licensure, SB 264**

                          Testing of pupils, SB 110**

                          Trustee meetings in large districts, televising, AB 267**

                   Substitute teachers, study of long-term use, AB 484, AB 512**

                   Superintendent of Public Instruction, advice on appointment, SB 305

                   Truancy, study, AB 484, AB 485**

             Health Care, Legislative Committee on

                   Advisory committee, creation, SB 171

                   Chemotherapeutic injections, review of regulation of use, AB 385

                   Children’s health-related issues, duties, AB 354**

                   Complementary integrative medicine, study, SB 432

                   Health care providers

                          Licensing boards and laws, study, reports, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

                          Regulation, duties, SB 221

                   Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, duties, SB 164, AB 182

                   Homeopathic medicine, study, SB 432

                   Laser surgery and intense pulsed light therapies, review of regulation of use, AB 385†, AB 484

                   Nevada Academy of Health, duties, SB 171**

                   Nevada Institutional Review Board, study, SB 432

                   Nonembryonic stem cells, study of use, SB 432

                   Reports, receipt

                          Child welfare agencies, AB 263*

                          Children’s health-related issues, AB 354

                          Clark County hospital, SB 533

                          Counseling under Medicaid, study, SB 543

                          Drug testing of recipients of public assistance, AB 86

                          Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, programs, SB 164, AB 182**

                          Hospital charges, public awareness program, SB 552, AB 146**

                          Hospital emergency services, waiting times, SB 244**

                          Immunizations, purchase by private entities through State, AB 410**

                          Long-term health care, redesign of system for providing, SB 221

                          Mental, emotional or behavioral disorders, care of, SB 221

                          Safe handling of patients, AB 577

                          Same-day surgery centers, public awareness program, AB 146**

             Interim Retirement and Benefits Committee

                   Advisory duties, certain duty removed, SB 287

                   Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, reports, SB 547**

             Northern Nevada Water Authority, Committee to Oversee, creation, SB 487

             Public Lands, Committee on

                   Duties, SB 267**

                   Outdoor recreation plan, development, receipt of report, SB 376, SB 579**

             Public Works, Legislative Advisory Committee on, creation, AB 12

             Senate standing committees (See Senate, this heading)

             Senior Citizens and Veterans, Legislative Committee on, creation, SB 170, AB 183

             Studies (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

             Study of committee duties and activities, ACR 32

             Transportation, Department of, subcommittee to oversee, creation, SB 324†, SB 574

             Water Resources, Legislative Committee on, creation, SB 267

             Western Regional Water Commission, Committee to Oversee, creation, SB 487**

      Employees (See also Attaches, this heading)

             Administrative leave, ACR 2

             Commendation, AR 10

             Interim legislative operations, salary increase, SB 575**

      Gasoline or diesel fuel prices, powers, SB 295

      Industrial Programs, Committee on, representation, AB 153**

      International trade agreements, consent required, AB 470

      Joint rules (See Standing Rules, this heading)

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements involving State, approval of changes in scope, SB 520*

      Legislative Building

             Construction and maintenance projects, appropriation, SB 461**

             Gift shop, sale of wine authorized, SB 430*

      Legislative Fund

             Child welfare agencies, performance audit, appropriation, AB 293, AB 629**

             Construction and maintenance projects, appropriation, SB 461**

             Electronic voting system, performance audit, appropriation, SB 423

             Information technology projects, appropriation, SB 461**

             Oral history project, appropriation, SB 373, SB 579**

             Out-of-print publications, reproduction, appropriation, SB 461**

             Session expenses, appropriation, SB 1**, SB 559**

             Staff office building, planning, appropriation, SB 461**

             Travel allowance for certain interim travel, payment of claims, SB 73**

      License plates

             Pledge regarding approval of special plates, SB 481**

             Special License Plates, Commission on, compensation of members, SB 316

      Lobbyists (See LOBBYING)

      Lottery operated by or on behalf of State, authority to provide for, AJR 5

      Members

             Communications and periodicals allowance, SR 2‡, AR 2

             Contributions, solicitation or acceptance, SB 425**, AB 335†, AB 605

             Cost of living increase, prospective impact clarified, AB 593**

             Group insurance, participation following expiration of term of office, SB 391

             Legislative Counsel, duty to represent Legislator before Commission on Ethics eliminated, AB 593**

             Lobbying of Executive Department, compensation restrictions, AB 142

             Representation or counseling of private persons before state agencies, annual reports, SB 495

             Retirement system, appropriation, AB 628**

             Travel allowance for expenses incurred during interim, SB 73**

      Ordinances mandated for local governments, pledge regarding effective date of laws, SB 104

      Property to be held in name of Legislature, AB 593**

      Public employee benefits and retirement, pledge, duties, AB 319†, AJR 8

      Public works, approval of certain changes, SB 387

      Public Works Board, State, use of services of Board, AB 593**

      Reapportionment

             Authorization to redistrict between censuses urged, AJR 11

             Nonpartisan commission, creation, duties, AJR 12

      Regents, Board of, authority to enact laws governing, SJR 4

      Reports, receipt

             Affordable housing plans, AB 439*

             Attorney General, determinations regarding representation of state officers and employees or Legislators, SB 89

             Child support enforcement, AB 536*

             Child welfare agencies, AB 263*

             Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, SB 170

             Clark County sales tax for police departments, expenditures, AB 461*

             Corrections, Department of, employee peer review process, AB 416

             Crimes Against Older Persons, Repository for Information, AB 226**

             Disability Services, Office of, SB 473*

             Domestic violence

                   Counseling programs for offenders, AB 625**

                   Protective orders, statistical information, SB 202*, AB 52

             Drug testing of recipients of public assistance, AB 86

             Education

                   Administrators, classroom instruction and observation, SB 328**

                   Autism Scholarship Program, AB 130

                   Deaf or hard of hearing pupils, pilot program, SB 525, AB 553

                   Disruptive pupils, pilot program, AB 553, AB 565

                   Dropouts, plan for reporting certain rates, SB 184**

                   Educational technology, needs assessment for school districts, SB 184**

                   Empowerment schools, SB 238**, SB 305

                   English proficiency, pilot program for pre-kindergartners, AB 395, AB 553

                   Foster care, program for children in, SB 400*

                   Grants to school districts for certain programs, SB 305, SB 545

                   Incentive pay programs for licensed educational personnel, AB 563†, AB 565

                   Kindergartens, bilingual aides for certain pupils, AB 553

                   Local empowerment and accountability, schools operating under plan for, SB 304

                   Mentor teachers, pilot program, AB 229

                   Nevada System of Higher Education, SB 357†, AB 355

                   P-16 Advisory Council, SB 239**

                   Parent Choice in Education Program, evaluation of program, AB 472

                   Parental Involvement, Advisory Council on, SB 143**

                   Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, grants, SB 305, AB 280, AB 568

                   School counselors, duties, roles and responsibilities, AB 212**

                   Special Needs Scholarship Program, SB 158

                   Superintendent of Public Instruction, certain appointees, SB 305

                   Trustee meetings in large districts, televising, AB 267**

             Elections

                   Ballots, voting machines, polling places and voter eligibility, SB 401*

                   Hand counts, SB 492

                   Voter registration deadline, feasibility of changing, AB 506

             Energy audits of public buildings, AB 222

             Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Office of, SB 355

             Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Regional Advisory Board of, AB 408

             Growth control revenue plans by certain counties, AB 291

             Health care

                   Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, SB 326

                   Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128*

                   Nevada Academy of Health, SB 171**

                   Nevada Autism Task Force, SB 368, AB 629**

                   Nutrition education, collaboration among state agencies, SCR 27

                   Pharmacy, State Board of, AB 446*

                   Vascular health plan and program, AB 360

             Motor vehicle registration by private entities, pilot program, SB 263

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

             Nevada Covering Kids and Families Coalition, AB 611

             Nevada Youth Legislative Issues Forum, SB 247**

             North Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency, SB 200**

             Northern Nevada Water Authority, oversight, SB 487

             Nye County Sales and Use Tax Act, SB 257, AB 461*

             Outdoor recreation plan, development, SB 376, SB 579**

             Parole Commissioners, State Board of, AB 416, AB 509

             Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, SCR 19

             Performance standards for state agencies, SB 297, SCR 41

             Prison Commissioners, Board of State, AB 416

             Protective custody, placement of certain children, AB 147*

             Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 544*

             Public Works Board, State, SB 387**, AB 12

             Red-light cameras, pilot program, SB 61, AB 497

             Rehabilitation Division, SB 140**

             Respite care for families of mentally ill persons, pilot program, AB 394

             Senior Citizens and Veterans, Legislative Committee on, SB 170, AB 183

             Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, AB 508**

             Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Advisory Board, SB 352**

             State Engineer, SB 274**

             State Parks, Division of, SB 226**

             Studies (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

             Surgeries and sentinel events, SB 412*

             Transitional housing facilities for released offenders, SB 421

             Transportation, Department of, SB 574

             Video service providers, AB 526**

             Western Regional Water Commission, oversight, SB 487**

             Wildlife, Department of, AB 259**

             Workforce and projected workforce needs, SB 52

      Reserves in State General Fund, approval of setting aside, AB 628**

      Senate

             Committee of the Whole, procedures (Rule 46), SR 1

             General File, procedures (Rule 113), SR 1

             Hall of Fame, inductions

                   Lemaire, Rene Watt, SR 6

                   Vergiels, John M. "Jack", SR 7

             Majority Leader

                   Appointments made by

                          Academic Standards for Public Schools, Council to Establish, duties removed, SB 540

                          Children, Legislative Committee on Health, Welfare, Safety and Protection of, AB 305

                          Corrections, Policy Advisory Commission on, AB 416

                          Criminal history records, study committee, SB 389†, SCR 22

                          Dillon’s Rule study committee, SCR 10

                          Elections study committee, ACR 31

                          Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Advisory Board, AB 408

                          Grants Management Advisory Committee, SB 164

                          Health, Nevada Academy of, SB 171**

                          Health Planning, Analysis and Policy Support, Advisory Committee for the Office of, SB 221

                          Las Vegas, City of, salary commission, AB 514

                          Legislative committees, study committee, ACR 32

                          Lottery study committee, SCR 15

                          Methamphetamine Free Nevada, Task Force for, SB 530

                          Nevada Autism Task Force, SB 368, AB 629**

                          Nevada Institutional Review Board, AB 234

                          North Las Vegas Infrastructure Improvement Commission, SB 352

                          Northern Nevada Water Authority, Committee to Oversee, SB 487

                          P-16 Advisory Council, SB 239**

                          Parental Involvement, Advisory Council on, SB 143**

                          Performance standards for state agencies, study committee, SCR 41

                          Prison Oversight, Committee on, AB 416

                          Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 544

                          Public Works Board, State, SB 387**

                          Public Works, Legislative Advisory Committee on, AB 12

                          Rural Local Government Financial Assistance, Committee for, AB 330

                          Senior citizen and veteran issues, study committee, ACR 30

                          Senior Citizens and Veterans, Committee on, SB 170, AB 183

                          Solar Energy Industry, Advisory Board for Development, AB 186

                          Superintendent of Public Instruction, search committee, SB 540

                          Toll road study committee, SB 392, SB 574

                          Tricounty Desert Advisory Commission, AB 447

                          University school for gifted pupils, governing body, SB 540, AB 567**

                          Washoe County Regional Water Planning Commission, Advisory Subcommittee, SB 487

                          Washoe County Schools Construction and Revitalization Advisory Committee, SB 154**

                          Water Resources, Legislative Committee on, SB 267

                          Western Regional Water Commission, Committee to Oversee, SB 487**

                   Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, receipt of reports, AB 619

                   Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, nomination of member, AB 360

             Minority Leader, appointments made by

                   Dillon’s Rule study committee, SCR 10

                   Elections study committee, ACR 31

                   Health Care, Legislative Committee on, advisory committee to, SB 171

                   Health, Nevada Academy of, SB 171**

                   Legislative committees, study committee, ACR 32

                   Nevada Autism Task Force, SB 368, AB 629**

                   Northern Nevada Water Authority, Committee to Oversee, SB 487

                   P-16 Advisory Council, SB 239**

                   Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 544

                   Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Task Force for, AB 178**, AB 222

                   Water Resources, Legislative Committee on, SB 267

                   Western Regional Water Commission, Committee to Oversee, SB 487**

             Nevada Youth Legislative Issues Forum, appointment of members, SB 247**

             Rules (See Standing rules, this heading)

             Secretary, overtime pay, AB 319**

             Sponsor of legislation, request to add or remove name (Rule 112), SR 1

             Standing committees

                   Bill draft requests, time for (Rule 14), ACR 1

                   Chair of committee not required to vote (Rule 53), SR 1

                   Commerce and Labor, composition (Rule 40), SR 1

                   Duties generally (Rule 43), SR 1

                   Human Resources and Education, receipt of report on safe handling of patients, AB 577

                   Introduction of bills and joint resolutions, time for (Rule 14.2), ACR 1

                   Judiciary

                          Attorney General, receipt of reports, SB 89

                          Legislation on behalf of judiciary, receipt unnecessary, SB 490**

                          Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, receipt of reports, AB 619

                   Jurisdiction (Rule 40), SR 1

                   Natural Resources, duties of Chairman, SB 487**

                   Prefiled bills or joint resolutions, committee referral, SB 490**

                   School districts, budgetary requests for State Distributive School Account, receipt of information, SB 540, AB 563†, AB 565

                   Transportation and Homeland Security, receipt of reports

                          Consumer Affairs Division, AB 393*

                          Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

                          Public transit accidents, SB 482

                   Witnesses, duties of committee secretaries (Rule 107), SR 1

             Superintendent of Public Instruction, confirmation or rejection, SB 305

             Titus, Senator Dina, honored for Jean Ford Democracy Award, SCR 19

      Session expenses, appropriation, SB 1**, SB 559**

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Advisory Board, member, SB 352**

      Standing rules

             Assembly

                   Adoption, AR 3

                   Committee action, voting (Rule 42), AR 3

                   Standing committees (Rule 40), AR 3

             Joint

                   Adoption, ACR 1

                   Bill drafts, time for committee requests (Rule 14), ACR 1

                   Introduction of certain requests, time for (Rule 14.2), ACR 1

                   Vetoed bills, reading (Rule 8), ACR 1

             Senate

                   Adoption, SR 1

                   Chairs of committees, voting (Rule 53), SR 1

                   Committee of the Whole, procedures (Rule 46), SR 1

                   Duties of committees (Rule 43), SR 1

                   Information concerning bills (Rule 107), SR 1

                   Presiding officers, powers and duties (Rule 2), SR 1

                   Reading of bills, General File (Rule 113), SR 1

                   Sponsorship (Rule 112), SR 1

                   Standing committees (Rule 40), SR 1

                   Voting, yea or nay (Rule 30), SR 1

      VHF radio system, approval of certain actions regarding, SB 365

      Washoe County, approval of certain projects, SB 203*

LEMON LAW

      Warranty actions, award of costs and fees, SB 4

LEWDNESS AND OBSCENITY (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Luring a child, acts constituting crime, AB 69, AB 72*

      Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

      Video voyeurism, prohibited acts, SB 10*

LEWDNESS WITH A CHILD (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Murder in first degree, prior conviction as aggravating circumstance, AB 405

      Penalties, AB 405

      Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

LIBRARIES

      Bookmobiles, appropriation, SB 270

      Carter G. Woodson Library, appropriation for construction, SB 579**, AB 401

      Collection development funding, appropriation, AB 551

      Las Vegas-Clark County Library District Foundation, appropriation, AB 629**

      Law libraries, commissions on, creation, appropriations, SB 556*

      State Library and Archives (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      West Las Vegas Public Library, appropriation, AB 629**

LIBRARY DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account, allocations, SB 153

      North Las Vegas, distribution of supplemental city-county relief tax, SB 153

LICENSE PLATES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

LICENSES AND PERMITS

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Child care institutions, AB 188, AB 507*

      Child support, hearings regarding suspension of licenses for nonpayment, AB 520*

      Contested cases involving grant, denial or renewal of licenses, parties, AB 94**

      Drivers’ licenses (See DRIVERS’ LICENSES)

      Fishing (See FISH AND FISHING)

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Inspectors, peace officer powers, SB 15

      Occupations and professions (See specific occupation or profession)

      Trapping (See TRAPS AND TRAPPING)

LIE DETECTORS

      Sexual offenses, restrictions on examination of victim, AB 482*

      Voice stress examiners and instruments, regulation, AB 223

LIENS

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, recovery of certain costs, SB 529**

      Common-interest communities, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††

      Foreclosure (See FORECLOSURE)

      Hospital liens

             Assignment, sale or transfer prohibited, AB 247*

             Extinguishment, AB 59

             Insurers, electronic transfer of reimbursements to public hospitals, SB 517*

             Patient with health insurance or eligibility for public assistance, restrictions on lien, AB 247

      Manufactured home parks, landlord’s lien for unpaid rent and utilities, AB 304*

      Mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens

             Actions to enforce, procedures, SB 386

             Forms for waiver and release upon payment, contents, SB 386

             Indemnification or waiver of rights, prohibited agreements, SB 386

             Lien claimant includes certain express trust funds, AB 359**

             Notice of right to lien, delivery, SB 386

             Stopping work, rights, SB 386

             Surety bond, requirements, SB 386

             Two or more buildings or mining claims, different owners, notices, SB 386

      Medicaid, recovery of certain costs, SB 529**

      Motor vehicle liens, unlawful acts, penalties, SB 452**

      Wrecker or garageman, removal of vehicle from public property, fee, AB 552**

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, SB 490**

      Contributions, solicitation or acceptance, restrictions, SB 425**, AB 335†, AB 605

      Public Works Board, State, member, AB 12

      Solar Energy Industry, Advisory Board for the Development of the, Chairman, duties, AB 186

      Staff, salaries, SB 575**

      State Controller or State Treasurer, designation as temporary replacement under certain circumstances, AB 559

LIFE INSURANCE (See also INSURANCE)

      HIV testing of applicants, consent requirements, penalty for disclosure of results, AB 443

LIFE JACKETS (See also BOATS AND BOATING)

      Inner tubes, rafts and similar devices, duties of users and boating liveries, AB 13

      Minors, age requirement for wearing personal flotation device, AB 13*

      Motorboat engine cut-off switches, prohibited acts, SB 306*

LIFE-SUSTAINING TREATMENT (See ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

LIGHTS AND LIGHTING

      Energy efficiency standards, establishment, sale of certain lights prohibited, AB 178*

LILI CLAIRE FOUNDATION

      Autism, appropriation, duties, AB 525

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

      Construction defects, effect of inspection request and dispute resolution, SB 553

      Deeds of trust, procedure for voiding sale of property, SB 217, SB 483*

      Domestic relations, statute of limitations tolled until conclusion of collaborative or cooperative law process, AB 571

      False claims submitted to governmental entities, SB 529**

      Foreign-country money judgments, recognition, SB 177*

      Fraudulent transactions with similar pattern, intent or victim, AB 521

      Hospitals, debt collection, AB 59, AB 247*

      Initiative or referendum petitions, certain challenges, SB 230*

      Lenders, actions regarding fraudulent conduct by borrowers, AB 440*

      Motor vehicle accidents, personal injury claims, SB 359

      Nevada Ethics in Government Law, violations, SB 495

      Parentage, actions to establish, SB 71

      Pets, action for causing injury or death of certain pets, SB 298*

      Product liability actions, AB 347

      Spendthrift trusts, transfer of property to, SB 420*

      Technological crimes, civil and criminal actions regarding, AB 306*

      University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, actions against, AB 567**

      Video service providers, recovery of franchise fees, AB 526**

LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANIES

      Actions, institution by members, SB 483*

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Architectural firms, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Contractors, applications for licensure, SB 279**

      Design firms, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Dissolution before commencement of business, procedure, SB 483*

      Distinct entity, company constitutes, SB 483*

      Foreign companies

             Annual statements, penalty for noncompliance, AB 371

             State gaming licenses, issuance, AB 535**

      Gaming, approval for acquisition or disposition of certain interests by holding and intermediary companies required, AB 535**

      Liability of members and managers, SB 483*

      Mortgage agents, licensure on behalf of company, requirements, AB 9**

      Operating agreements, enforcement, SB 483*

      Ownership records, maintenance, penalty for noncompliance, AB 25*

      Political activities (See also CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

             Campaign contributions, certain disclosures to candidates required, SB 144

             Registration and reporting requirements, penalty, AB 80*

      Professional limited-liability companies, applicability of laws, SB 483*

      Real property transfer taxes, exemptions, SB 154**

      Reinstatement, renewal or revival, relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

LIMITED-LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Foreign partnerships

             Annual statements, penalty for noncompliance, AB 371

             List of partners, maintenance, duties, AB 25**

      Ownership records, maintenance, penalty for noncompliance, AB 25*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

      Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2001, adoption, SB 72*

LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Architectural firms, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Certificate of registration, contents, SB 483*

      Design firms, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Foreign partnerships

             Annual statements, penalty for noncompliance, AB 371

             List of partners, maintenance, duties, AB 25**

      Ownership records, maintenance, penalty for noncompliance, AB 25*

      Purposes of formation, expansion, SB 483*

      Reinstatement

             Qualifications, AB 25**

             Relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Renewal or revival, relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Architectural and design firms, requirements for filing documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Foreign partnerships

             Abbreviations in name, use, AB 25*

             Annual statements, penalty for noncompliance, AB 371

             State gaming licenses, issuance, AB 535**

      Gaming, approval for acquisition or disposition of certain interests by holding and intermediary companies required, AB 535**

      Ownership records, maintenance, penalty for noncompliance, AB 25*

      Real property transfer taxes, exemptions, SB 154**

      Reinstatement, relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

      Uniform Limited Partnership Act of 2001, adoption, SB 72*

LIMOUSINES

      Regulation of services and drivers, SB 107

LINCOLN COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Outdoor recreation plan, development, SB 376, SB 579**

      Southern Nevada Water Authority, receipt of reports, AB 325

      State Public Defender, assessment for services, SB 576**

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

      Fees charged to utilities by local governments

             Exemption from limitations, SB 145**

             Reduction and prospective elimination, SB 246

      Liability of persons or entities dealing in LP gas, SB 133

      Motor vehicle fuel (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Price gouging during emergency, deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

LITERACY

      Nevada Early Literacy Intervention Program, funding, AB 553†, AB 627**

      Read Across America Day recognized and reading encouraged, ACR 8

      Save the Children, appropriation for literacy programs, AB 318, AB 553

      School districts, appropriation for monitoring system for certain pupils, AB 553

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TAX

      Appeals, procedure relating to closed hearings, SB 448, AB 433**

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

      Professional baseball events, exemption, AB 487**

LIVESTOCK

      Actions involving grazing or watering on public land

             Award of costs and fees, SB 272

             Disapproval of certain actions expressed, SJR 12

      Alternative livestock on private property, regulation as wildlife prohibited, AB 426

      Brand inspectors redesignated agricultural enforcement officers, SB 48

      Cruelty to animals, prohibited acts, SB 11

      Domestic violence includes killing or injuring animal, protective orders, AB 282*

      Grazing districts, fencing of private land by developers required, SB 433

      Taxation, repeal of law regarding location of stock for tax purposes, SB 47**

      Trespass warning, requirements, AB 227*

      Water, subsisting rights to, manner of proof, date of priority and marking of location, SB 75

      Wildlife, Department of, interference with established methods of animal husbandry prohibited, SB 366

LIVING WILLS (See ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

LOANS

      Carson City, loans from investment portfolio authorized, AB 615**

      Fraudulent conduct by certain borrowers, actions by lenders, AB 440*

      Higher Education Student Loan Program, designation of administrative entity, SB 540

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 440*

      Installment loans (See INSTALLMENT LOANS)

      Insurance companies, limitation on lending, AB 161*

      Mortgage bankers and brokers, loans to own directors, officers, agents or employees, limitations, AB 375*

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Nevada System of Higher Education

             Governor Guinn Millennium Loan, eligibility, interest, AB 465

             Nursing students, appropriation, SB 221

             Students in certain educational programs, SB 357

      Short-term loans (See SHORT-TERM LOANS)

      Small Business Administration loans to minority businesses, appropriation, AB 400, AB 629**

      Title loans (See TITLE LOANS)

      Water systems, loans for infrastructure and water resource planning, SB 276

      WICHE, interest rates and delinquency charges for student loans, SB 357**

LOBBYING

      County or city officers, regulation of persons who lobby, AB 335

      Ethical standards, training

             Legislative declaration, AB 142

             Requirements, fees, AB 142†, AB 605

      Executive Department Lobbying Disclosure Act, Nevada, adoption, AB 142

      Gift defined, AB 335

      Legal defense funds, contributions limited, SB 425**, AB 605

      Reports, filing, contents, AB 142

LOBSTER, FRESHWATER

      Importation, possession or propagation, permits, regulation, SB 366

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

      Administrative employee defined to exclude attorneys, AB 337

      Employee organizations

             Duties of organizations and members, prohibited acts, SB 429, AB 601

             Judicial employees, authority to join, AB 515

             Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, representation, SB 544

             Recognition for negotiation, procedures, challenges, AB 337, AB 561

             Rights of members, SB 429, AB 601

      Local Government Employee-Management Relations Board, name change, duties, SB 428, AB 601

      Mandatory bargaining, policies on transfers and reassignments, AB 337

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE, COMMITTEE ON

      Growth control measures, duties, SB 510

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account, duties, SB 153

      Property taxes, duties, ratification of regulations, AB 209*

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, duties, SB 544**

      Retirement benefit trust funds, duties, SB 457**

      Washoe County, taxes for school facilities, duties, SB 154**

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES

      Air pollution penalties, distribution and use, SB 60**

      Budget reserve funds, sources, SJR 7

      Building permits, fees relating to affordable housing development, AB 439*

      Child support enforcement, funding of program, AB 536

      City-county relief tax (See CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX)

      Commercial paper, issuance of securities in form of, AB 415**

      Contracts collateralized with federal securities, investment in, AB 615**

      Detention of children, support of regional facilities, SB 249

      Disaster relief, grants to local entities, SB 390

      False claims for government money, property or services, remedies, SB 529**

      Federal Lands, Account for Revenue from the Lease of, allocation, SB 539

      Fees charged to public utilities

             LP gas utilities, exemption from limitations, SB 145**

             Reduction and prospective elimination, SB 246

             Telecommunication providers, AB 518**

             Video service providers, AB 526**

      Growth control (See GROWTH CONTROL)

      Impact fees (See IMPACT FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT)

      Infrastructure funds, use of proceeds in smaller counties, SB 74**

      Investment of bond proceeds, authority of certain municipalities, AB 615**

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements (See LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS)

      Loans from investment portfolios, authority of Carson City, AB 615**

      Local Government Pooled Long-Term Investment Account, sources, SB 457

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account, allocations, SB 96, SB 153

      Local improvement districts, issuance of securities, prevailing law, SB 498**

      Long-term care fund, county, creation, AB 550

      Nonprofit organizations, property of certain organizations exempt from taxation or assessment, AB 339

      Oversized or overweight vehicle permits, fees, SB 450**, AB 256

      Property taxes (See also PROPERTY TAXES)

             Clark and Washoe, use of tax proceeds for highways, SB 577**, AB 595**

             Freeze through next biennium, reimbursement for lost revenue, AB 452

             Property owned outside local boundaries, payments in lieu of taxes, AB 441

      Public guardians, revolving funds to provide advances to, SB 157*

      Public money, definition, deposits, SB 511**

      Public safety personnel, funding of career incentive program, AB 257

      Residential construction tax, rate, authorized use of proceeds, SB 138, SB 497

      Retirement benefit trust funds, establishment, administration, SB 457**

      Rural Local Governments, Fund for Financial Assistance to, creation, use, AB 330

      School districts (See also SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

             Mitigation, school district funds for, use, AB 291

      Securities, issuance in form of commercial paper, AB 415**

      Severe financial emergencies, conditions, SB 510

      Stabilize the operation of local government and mitigate the effects of natural disasters, funds to

             Adoption of growth control measure, effect, SB 510

             Use, AB 291

      Street and highway fund, regional, use in certain counties, SB 147**

      Tax and spending control, SJR 7

      Terrorism prevention or response, reports of expenditures, SB 173

      Toll roads and bridges, revenue funds for proceeds, SB 392†, AB 417, AB 583

      Unfunded mandates (See UNFUNDED MANDATES)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING

      Advertisements or bids, monetary thresholds, SB 137**

      Baseball stadiums, certain contracts exempt from laws, SB 203**

      County hospitals, AB 60

      Disabilities, persons with, registration of organizations wishing to contract for employment or training services, reports, SB 140**

      Operating cost-savings measures, length of contracts, AB 184, AB 341

      Prescriptions, certain contracts or agreements exempt from laws, AB 6**

      Public officers and employees, restrictions on employment by persons receiving certain bids, SB 307*

      Redevelopment areas, certain projects exempt from laws, SB 234

      Release of certain information to bidders restricted, SB 307*

      Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, certain contracts exempt from laws, SB 117**

      Toll roads and bridges, certain projects exempt from laws, AB 417, AB 583

LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS

      Districts organized before May 2, 1967, issuance of bonds or other securities, prevailing law, SB 498**

      Taxes or assessments, property of certain nonprofit organizations exempt, AB 339

LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX

      Abatement of taxes

             Audit of businesses, disclosure of reports, SB 437**, AB 186**

             Businesses investing in university research programs, requirements, AB 356

             Grocery stores in Southern Nevada Enterprise Community, SB 352**

      Appeals, procedure relating to closed hearings, SB 448, AB 433**

      Collection procedures, SB 502*, AB 236**

      Convention, trade show or other public event, application of use tax to certain property, SB 502*

      Exemptions

             Aircraft and major components, SB 152

             Fuel-efficient vehicles, AB 481

             Green buildings, SB 567††, AB 621**

             Hearing aids and accessories, SB 172

             Indian tribe, band, nation or other organized group or community, SB 322

             Medical equipment, SB 172, AB 169

             Mobility-enhancing equipment, SB 172, AB 169

             Motion picture companies, SB 321

             Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, SB 501

             Ophthalmic or ocular devices or appliances, SB 152

             Records of exempt transactions, duties of retailers, SB 502*

             Tax holidays, SB 308

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Nye County, increase in sales tax for public safety purposes, SB 257, AB 461*

      Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

      Resale certificates, requirements, SB 502*

      Returns, filing on annual basis authorized, security requirements, AB 236**

      Revenue projections, effect on school personnel salary increase, AB 563*

LONG-TERM CARE

      Insurance, intoxication of claimant as basis for denial of claim or cancellation of certain policies, AB 286**

      Medically indigent persons, county tax levy for support, AB 550

      Study of issues relating to system to provide for long-term health care, SB 221

LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR

      Disciplinary action, authorized actions, grounds, AB 53**

      Fines for violations, AB 53**

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Licenses, reinstatement, AB 53**

      Nevada State Board of Examiners for Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Jurisdiction over licensees, AB 53**

             Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

LOTTERIES

      Legislative study of establishment of state lottery, SCR 15

      Operation by or on behalf of State, use of proceeds for schools, AJR 5

LOU RUVO BRAIN INSTITUTE

      Appropriation, SB 116, SB 344, SB 443**

LOW-INCOME HOUSING (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

LPG (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

LUNG DISEASES

      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Department of Health and Human Services urged to take certain actions, ACR 29

      Occupational disease benefits, police officer defined for purposes of, AB 89

      Whooping cough, immunization of children, SB 349, AB 410**

LURING A CHILD (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Acts constituting crime, AB 69, AB 72*

      Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

      Sexually motivated offenses, prior conviction as aggravating circumstance for first degree murder, AB 405

LYON COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Regional juvenile services facility, appropriation, SB 406

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Performance pay and enhanced compensation pilot program, grants, duties, AB 280

                                                                    M

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF (See also GRAFFITI)

      Penalties, AB 14*

MALPRACTICE (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS

      Cervical cancer, vaccine to protect against, coverage requirements, SB 409**

      Dependent children, coverage requirements, AB 382, AB 479

      Health care providers

             ABC coding, use, SB 413, SB 414, SB 432

             Homeopathic or complementary integrative medical practitioners, contracts, SB 413, SB 432

             Reimbursement in accordance with applicable policies, requirement, SB 413

             Requests for verification of patient’s coverage, duties, AB 133

             Specialized care providers, coverage requirements, AB 145

      Hospitals, payments for care of certain patients, AB 427

      Intoxication of claimant as basis for denial of claim or cancellation of certain policies, AB 286**

      Medical examinations, notification to policy holder or physician of detection of serious medical condition, AB 303*

      Motor vehicle insurers, certain contracts prohibited, SB 475

      Prostate cancer screening, coverage requirements, SB 113, SB 409**

MANAGEMENT-OF-INSTITUTIONAL-FUNDS ACT, UNIFORM

      Repeal, SB 70*

MANSLAUGHTER

      Aged or vulnerable victim, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      District attorneys, annual reports of cases, AB 190**

      Killing unborn quick child by injury to mother, crime repealed, SB 299

      Parental rights, certain convictions grounds for termination, AB 45

MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS

      Green buildings (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

      National codes and standards, adoption required, AB 224**

      Prisons, appropriation for modular housing units, SB 190

      Providers of services, written contracts required, AB 224**

MANUFACTURED HOME DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Promotional materials, action for false or misleading information, AB 304*, AB 477

      Specialty servicemen, waiver of licensing examination, AB 224**

MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS

      Closure or conversion of park

             Movement of homes and appurtenances, AB 304*, AB 477

             Notice requirements, AB 304*, AB 477

             Payments to tenants, requirements, AB 304*, AB 368, AB 477

             Resident impact statements, requirements, AB 216*

      Contract for purchase or placement of home, grounds for rescission and recovery of damages, AB 304*, AB 477

      Low-Income Owners of Manufactured Homes, Fund for, appropriation, AB 603

      Meetings between tenants and manager, restrictions, AB 304*

      Property tax abatement for rental to low-income households, AB 368

      Prospective tenants, receipt of certain documents, AB 304*, AB 477

      Rent and rental agreements

             Assignment of Rents Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 168*

             Contents of rental agreements, requirements, AB 477

             Liens for unpaid rent, maximum amount, AB 304*

             Payments by mail, proof of timeliness, AB 477

             Prospective tenants, receipt of agreement, AB 304*, AB 477

      Repairs affecting health or safety, list, authorized and prohibited acts, AB 304*

      Rules and regulations, effect, provision to tenants, AB 304*

      Sale of park, notice to Manufactured Housing Division, AB 304*, AB 477

      Senior complexes, issuance of work cards, procedures, AB 352*

      Utilities, liens for unpaid charges, maximum amount, AB 304*

MANUFACTURED HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES

      Green buildings (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

      Installation, restrictions by local governments based on date of manufacture, AB 304*, AB 358

      Low-Income Owners of Manufactured Homes, Fund for, appropriation, AB 603

      National codes and standards, adoption required, AB 224**

      Providers of services, written contracts required, AB 224**

      Sales contracts, grounds for rescission and recovery of damages, AB 304*, AB 477

      Service contracts, applicability of laws, AB 161*

      Specialty servicemen, waiver of licensing examination, AB 224**

MANUFACTURERS

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, immunities, SB 5

      Drug manufacturers, duties, AB 128*

      Red-light cameras, prohibited compensation, SB 61, AB 497

      Vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

MAPS (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

MARIJUANA (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Allowing child’s presence during commission of certain crimes, penalty, SB 6

MARRIAGE

      Annulment, reports to State Registrar of Vital Statistics, AB 600**

      Certificates of marriage

             Contents, AB 406*

             Filing with county clerk, procedures, fees, SB 419**

      Industrial insurance, continuation of certain death benefits for surviving spouses after remarriage, SB 3*

      Licenses, contents, issuance, AB 406*

      Native American ceremonies, certificates of declaration, AB 600**

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

      Behavioral Health Counseling, Board of Examiners for, creation, SB 543

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists

             Abolishment, duties transferred, SB 543

             Appointment of members, SB 412*, AB 424**

             Clinical professional counselors and interns, regulation, AB 424**

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Name change, AB 424**

             Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Interns, licensure and regulation, AB 424**

      Licensing, requirements, SB 543†, AB 424**

      Practice of marriage and family therapy, definition, AB 424**

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

MARSHALS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Clark County courts, appointment of deputy marshals, AB 139**

      Units of specialized law enforcement, peace officer powers, SB 15

MARTIAL ARTS STUDIOS

      Deceptive trade practices, applicability of laws, AB 33

MASONRY BUILDINGS

      Unreinforced buildings, duties of State and local governments, AB 326††

MASONS, FREE AND ACCEPTED

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

MASSAGE THERAPISTS, BOARD OF

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

MASTERS

      Child support, authority, AB 520*

      Justice courts, appointment, qualifications, authority, SB 435, SB 479, AB 17

      Juvenile courts, probation officer’s authority to serve as master, SB 14

MATERNAL HEALTH (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

MECHANICS’ AND MATERIALMEN’S LIENS (See LIENS)

MEDIATION

      Common-interest communities, provisions repealed, SB 362

      Domestic relations, AB 571

      Hospital Patients, Bureau for, procedures, fines for noncompliance, AB 98

      Local government employees (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      School districts, appropriation for peer mediation programs, SB 305, SB 545

      State employees, SB 428, SB 429, AB 601

      Tax delinquent property, excess proceeds sale, claims, SB 375, AB 585**

      Uniform Mediation Act, adoption, SB 292

MEDICAID

      Cervical cancer, vaccine to protect against, coverage requirements, SB 409**

      Children qualifying for Medicaid, Governor urged to provide assistance in identifying and enrolling, SJR 6

      Counseling services, study of delivery, SB 543

      Disabilities, persons with

             Applicants qualifying for Supplemental Security Income Program, presumptive eligibility for Medicaid, appropriation, SB 532

             Children, coverage, SB 59

      Drug testing of applicants for assistance required, exceptions, AB 86

      Electronic application system, adoption, SB 311

      False or fraudulent claims, liability, remedies, SB 529**

      Health insurance providers, duties, SB 529**

      Health maintenance organizations contracting for managed care program, duties, SB 552

      Hospital care for certain persons otherwise ineligible for Medicaid, removal from application for waiver, SB 532

      Hospital liens, restrictions, AB 247

      Insurance subsidies for certain employees otherwise ineligible for Medicaid, appropriation, SB 532, AB 168, AB 629**

      Medical and related facilities

             Assessments, amount, recoupment by Division, SB 529**

             Staffing violations, reimbursements, termination from participation, AB 458

             Violations or criminal acts, effect, SB 529**, AB 68**

      Medical records sent electronically, governing law, SB 536*

      Nevada Covering Kids and Families Coalition, appropriation, AB 611

      Offices, appropriation for relocation costs, phone system and vehicles, AB 271**

      Personal assistance, program of self-directed services, coverage, AB 390

      Pregnant women

             Coverage for certain medical services, appropriation, SB 532, AB 168

             Receipt of care from any willing provider, AB 388

      Primary insurance providers for recipients, verification program, study, SB 59

      Recovery of certain costs from recipients or third parties, procedures, SB 529**

      Reimbursement rates and prices

             Hospital inpatient services, increase in rate, SB 524

             Posting on Internet, SB 327

      Stale claims, appropriation for payment, AB 542**

      Traumatic brain injuries, services to persons with, appropriation, SB 523

MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD

      Appointment of members, AB 418**

      Prospective repeal, AB 418*

MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES

      Adult day care facilities

             Complaints against, summaries and reports, public inspection, AB 283*

             Records, maintenance and inspection, penalty, AB 283*

      Advance directives, immunities, AB 158**

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, SB 5

      Children in custody of facility pursuant to court order, training of employees required, AB 507

      Facilities for intermediate care or skilled nursing

             Administrators (See LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR)

             Assessments, amount, recoupment by Division, SB 529**

             Construction or remodeling, incorporation of lifting equipment, AB 577

             Licensure, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation, SB 529**, AB 68**

             Safe handling of patients, duties, AB 577

      Gerontology, training requirements for employees of certain facilities, AB 108

      Gifts or other economic benefits provided to, reports by drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128

      HIV testing and counseling, duties, SB 266*, AB 443*

      Home health care (See HOME, AGENCIES PROVIDING NURSING IN THE; HOME, AGENCIES PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN THE)

      Homes for individual residential care (See HOMES FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE)

      Hospitals (See HOSPITALS)

      Independent living facilities, disclosure of certain information, SB 314*

      Medicaid or Medicare, violations or criminal acts, effect, SB 529**, AB 68**

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Nursing services, staffing requirements, duties concerning plans, AB 458

      Same-day surgery centers, public awareness program, AB 146**, AB 629**

      Stroke treatment centers, licensure, standards for quality assurance, AB 360

MEDICAL BILLS

      Child support orders to include medical support, AB 596**

      Hospitals (See HOSPITALS—Charges)

      Time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

      Ophthalmic devices (See EYES AND EYESIGHT)

      Sales tax exemption, ballot question, SB 172, AB 169

MEDICAL EXAMINERS

      Contagious diseases, testing of examiner and employees for exposure, AB 294*

      Death of child resulting from abuse or neglect, duties, AB 263*

MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF

      Address changes, notice by licensees, penalty for noncompliance, AB 385*

      Chemotherapeutic or cosmetic injections, duties, AB 385*

      Diversion program employees and volunteers, immunity from liability, AB 385*

      Examinations for licensure, duties, reports, SB 310**

      Foreign medical experts, licensure, SB 412**

      Incidental services, fees, SB 310**

      Indigents, pilot program for medical care, appropriation, AB 444

      Limited licenses, approval of practice, duties removed, AB 385*

      Members

             Appointment, SB 412*

             Qualifications of certain member, SB 98

             Salary, maximum amount, SB 310**

      Pharmacy, controlled substances, dangerous drugs and poisons, duties, SB 98

      Psychiatrists practicing under restricted license, reports, duties, SB 285

      Restricted licenses, duties, AB 385*

      Study of laws relating to practitioners, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Surgeries and related sentinel events, reports, duties, SB 412**

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

MEDICAL LABORATORIES

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Court-ordered treatment, certain tests exempt from laboratory laws, AB 152*

      HIV testing and counseling, duties, AB 443

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Stem cell evaluation, contracts with Nevada Institutional Review Board, SB 361

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

      Advance directives, immunities, AB 158**

      Emergency care to pregnant women, immunities, AB 4*

      Health care provider’s expression of apology or regret inadmissible, SB 174

      Insurers’ reports, AB 161*

      Noneconomic damages, limitations, AB 347

MEDICAL RECORDS

      Administration, Department of, appropriation for storage project, AB 206**

      Advance directives (See ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

      Electronic transmission, privacy laws, SB 536*

      Medical review committees, access to records, SB 228

      Mental health facilities

             Confidentiality, exceptions, SB 531

             Release, AB 123

             Sealing of records by court, procedures, inspections, AB 490**

      Motor vehicle accidents, authorization to obtain records, contents, effect of delivery, SB 359

      Storage data warehouse, establishment, appropriation, SB 221

MEDICAL REVIEW COMMITTEES

      Local boards of health, access to certain records, SB 228*

      Nevada System of Higher Education, confidentiality of proceedings, AB 18**

MEDICAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (See HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS)

MEDICARE

      Eligibility, lower age urged, SJR 14

      Group insurance for retired public officers and employees, Medicare as primary coverage, SB 544*, AB 132

      Medical and related facilities, effect of Medicare violations, AB 68**

MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Closed meetings, restrictions, AB 433**

      Industrial Relations, Division of, Advisory Council, AB 28*

      Multidisciplinary teams to review death of child, applicability of laws, AB 263

      Pardons Commissioners, SB 496, AB 510**

      Parole Commissioners, SB 471*, SB 496, AB 61, AB 416, AB 510**

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, SB 547**

      Regulations, review by Legislature, action by agencies, SB 367**

      School districts, televising of trustee meetings in large counties, report, AB 267**

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, AB 508**

      Tax Commission, decisions on appeal, SB 448, AB 433**

MELANOMA (See also CANCER)

      School instructional program, establishment, AB 78

      Tanning establishments, regulation, AB 238

MEMORIALS (See RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS)

MENINGITIS

      College students, immunization required, exceptions, AB 242

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, COMMISSION ON

      Composition, AB 233**

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS

      Clients, reports of serious incidents, rights, SB 531

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Mental health courts, appropriation, AB 629**

      Psychiatrists working in certain Division facilities, qualifications for restricted license, supervision, SB 285

      Records

             Confidentiality, exceptions, SB 531

             Release, AB 123

             Sealing by court, procedures, inspections, AB 490**

      Regional centers, appropriations for equipment, SB 253**

      Reports of serious incidents to certain agencies, SB 531

      Rights, SB 531

MENTALLY ILL PERSONS (See also DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

      Admission to mental health facilities

             Criminal defendants, procedures, SB 380*, AB 77*

             Emergency admissions to certain facilities, procedures, AB 225

             Guardians, consent to commitment of ward, SB 129**

             Voluntary admission, procedures, AB 123

      Alcoholics, identification, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, AB 424**

      Autism (See AUTISM)

      Clinical or medical records

             Confidentiality, exceptions, SB 531

             Release, AB 123

             Sealing by court, procedures, inspection, AB 490**

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about incapacitated person, AB 600**

      Criminal defendants

             Acquittal based on insanity defense, conditional release or discharge from facilities, procedures, SB 380†, AB 193*, AB 369

             Burden of proof, insanity defense or plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, SB 380†, AB 193*

             Competency determination, suspension of court proceedings, AB 77*

             Court-ordered treatment by Department of Corrections, SB 380†, AB 193*

             Guilty but mentally ill, plea reinstated, SB 380†, AB 193*

             Incompetent persons, procedures for commitment to and conditional release from Division facilities, SB 380*

      Drug abusers, identification, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment, AB 424**

      Emotionally disturbed children, licensure of child care institutions, AB 188, AB 507*

      Health care to certain persons, restructuring system, reports, SB 221

      Luring a mentally ill person

             Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

             Sexually motivated offenses, prior conviction as aggravating circumstance for first degree murder, AB 405

      Respite care for families, pilot program, appropriation, AB 394

      State laws, preferred terminology, SB 491**

MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS (See also DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

      Community-based training centers, applicability of minimum wage law, SB 384**, AB 345

      Criminal defendants

             Competency determination, suspension of court proceedings, AB 77*

             Incompetent persons, procedures for commitment to and conditional release from Division facilities, SB 380*

      Employment and training, registration of organizations wishing to contract with state or local government, reports, SB 140**

      Respite care for families, pilot program, appropriation, AB 394

      State laws, preferred terminology, SB 491**

MERCHANTS (See RETAILERS)

MERCURY (See also HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Emissions from mines, regulation, AB 115**

      Handling and storage of large amounts, regulation, SB 118**

      Legislative study of environmental pollutants, ACR 24

MESQUITE, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Affordable housing, duties, AB 409, AB 439*

      Airport, creation of Clark County Airport Authority, AB 581

      Building codes

             Geographic area of applicability, SB 56**

             State Fire Marshal’s regulations, applicability, AB 529**

      Concealed firearms, registration requirements, SB 92*

      Elections, dates, SB 149

      Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

      Police department, sales tax for support of, SB 502*, AB 461*

      Regional planning commission and governing board, membership, AB 527

METHAMPHETAMINE (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Arson, certain acts constitute, AB 150

      Chemicals used to manufacture controlled substances, unlawful acts, AB 148**, AB 150

      Drug abuse (See also ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

             Programs for prevention of abuse, appropriation, AB 149

             Studies

                   Advisory committee to study use, appointment, SCR 8

                   Working group to study use, appropriation, SB 346**, SB 570**

      Lithium or sodium metal, unlawful possession, AB 148**, AB 150

      Manufacturing waste, prohibited possession or disposal, AB 148**, AB 150

      Nuisances, unlawful manufacturing places deemed to be, AB 148**, AB 150

      Precursors

             Classification of certain drugs as controlled substances required, AB 150

             Duties of retailers, prohibited acts, SB 112**, AB 148**, AB 150

      Task Force for a Methamphetamine Free Nevada, creation, SB 530

METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS (See also POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      911 emergency telephone system, time for submission of budget, SB 28**

      Genetic marker testing, appropriation, AB 99

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, representation, AB 619

      Personnel (See PEACE OFFICERS)

      Sales tax for support of department

             Expenditures, reports, legislative review, AB 461*

             Ordinance, requirements, SB 502*

      Service of process on officers, duties, AB 50

      Subpoenas served on officers, duties, AB 50**

      Units of specialized law enforcement, peace officer powers, SB 15

MIDWIVES

      HIV testing of pregnant women and newborns, requirements, SB 266*

MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE

      Adjutant General

             Bonus pay for military actions combating terrorism, duties, SB 116

             University fee waivers, duties, AB 104, AB 162

      Armories, supplemental appropriation, SB 188

      General appropriations, AB 628**

      National Guard (See NATIONAL GUARD)

      Vehicles and equipment, appropriation, SB 250**

MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

MINERAL COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Tenth Judicial District, creation, boundaries, AB 246

MINERAL RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON

      Geographic information systems, coordination of activities, SB 513

      Reclamation performance bonds, determination of annual amount to be paid into pooling program, AB 31

MINES AND MINERALS

      Bureau of Mines and Geology, appropriation for staffing, AB 189

      Economic diversification of mining communities, grants, appropriation, AB 349

      Explosives (See EXPLOSIVES)

      Federal Lands, Account for Revenue from the Lease of, allocation, SB 539

      Health and safety, adoption of regulations, AB 115**

      Mechanics’ liens against claims owned by different persons, notices, SB 386

      Mercury

             Emissions, regulation, AB 115**

             Handling and storage of large amounts, regulation, SB 118**

      Operating permits, additional fees, use of proceeds, AB 115**

      Reclamation performance bonds, determination of annual amount to be paid into pooling program, AB 31

      Taxation of minerals extracted

             Appeals, procedures, SB 448, AB 433**

             Legislative study, SCR 42

             Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

MINORITIES

      Attainable housing, study of availability, AB 255

      Empowerment schools, grant applications, SB 238†, SB 305

      Multicultural education, duties of public schools, AB 434

      Native Americans (See NATIVE AMERICANS)

      Office of Minority Health, statewide wellness grant program assistance, SB 527

      Ombudsman of Consumer Affairs for Minorities, Office of, creation, AB 530, AB 629**

      Public works, reports and meetings on employee demographics, AB 219

      Small Business Administration loans, appropriation, AB 400, AB 629**

MINORITY AFFAIRS, NEVADA COMMISSION ON

      Appropriation, AB 530, AB 629**

      Attainable housing for minorities, duties, AB 255

      Ombudsman of Consumer Affairs for Minorities, duties, AB 530, AB 629**

      Prospective expiration repealed, AB 530, AB 629**

MINORS

      Abduction (See KIDNAPPING)

      Abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Alcohol, liability for furnishing to or allowing use by minors, SB 7*

      Bicycle helmets, use required, penalty for noncompliance, SB 207

      Boating, age requirement for wearing personal flotation device, AB 13*

      Care of children (See CHILD CARE)

      Cell phone, use while operating motor vehicle prohibited, exception, AB 124

      Child-restraint devices

             Criteria for use, SB 449

             Penalty for certain violations, AB 64*

      Child welfare (See CHILD WELFARE)

      CHIP (See CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)

      Cigarettes (See CIGARETTES)

      Controlled substances (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

             Marijuana, penalty for allowing child’s presence during commission of certain crimes, SB 6

      Criminal proceedings, admissibility of statement of child under age 10, AB 237

      Delinquents (See JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Detention facilities (See JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Felonies committed with assistance of child, penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Health (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Homeless youth (See HOMELESS PERSONS)

      Juvenile courts (See JUVENILE COURTS)

      Juvenile services (See JUVENILE SERVICES)

      Kidnapping (See KIDNAPPING)

      Kids Voting Greater Las Vegas, appropriation, SB 579**

      Livestock brands and marks, amendment of record of ownership, SB 486**

      Luring a child (See LURING A CHILD)

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Missing children (See MISSING CHILDREN)

      Nevada Youth Legislative Issues Forum, creation, funding, SB 247**, SB 579**

      Newborns, HIV testing, SB 266*

      Oral health, allocations from Fund for a Healthy Nevada, SB 541, AB 182

      Parentage (See PARENT AND CHILD; PATERNITY)

      Polygraphic examination of victim of sexual offense, restrictions, AB 482*

      Prison parole hearings may be closed to protect identity of minor, AB 61, AB 416

      Protective orders for children, penalty for violation, SB 34**, AB 416, AB 510**

      School pupils (See SCHOOLS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Tanning establishments, requirements for use of equipment, AB 238

      Termination of parental rights (See PARENT AND CHILD)

      Tobacco products (See TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Traffic laws (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Truants (See TRUANCY)

MISDEMEANORS (See generally CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS)

MISSING CHILDREN

      Advocate for Missing or Exploited Children, duties, AB 344**

      Child welfare agencies, disclosure of information, AB 261**, AB 263

      Nevada Child Seekers, appropriation, AB 623

MISSOURI PLAN

      Judges and justices, appointment, retention by election, SJR 2

MOBILE HOMES (See MANUFACTURED OR MOBILE HOMES)

MODULAR BUILDINGS (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS)

MOJAVE DESERT ADVISORY COMMISSION

      Creation, duties, AB 447

MONOPOLIES

      Unfair trade practices, SB 538, AB 521

MORTGAGE BANKERS

      Advertisements, regulation, SB 546

      Appeals hearings, procedure, SB 160

      Assessment by Commissioner of Mortgage Lending, SB 546

      Deeds of trust, enforcement of laws relating to licensees, SB 318

      Deferred deposit loans, short-term loans, title loans and check-cashing services, applicability of laws, SB 537

      Examinations, AB 375*

      Exemptions from regulation, SB 546, AB 375*

      Financial statements, time for submission, SB 546, AB 375*

      Foreign corporations, activities constituting business in State, SB 546

      Licenses, application and renewal requirements, SB 546, AB 375*

      Loans to own directors, officers or employees, restrictions, AB 375*

      Mortgage agents, employment or association with, SB 546

      Mortgage banking agents, licensure and regulation, SB 318

      Mortgage Investments and Lending, Commission on, representation, SB 160

      Mortgage lending fraud, penalties, AB 440*

      Nontraditional mortgage loan products and practices, regulation, AB 329*

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Qualified employees, requirements, SB 546

      Servicing of loans

             Fees, deposits in trust account, duties, AB 375

             Mortgage loan servicers, licensure and regulation, SB 318

             Third parties, requirement, AB 375

      Unconscionable trade practices, unlawful acts by suppliers of residential mortgages, SB 538

      Violations

             Fines, orders for restitution or disgorgement of profit, SB 546

             Loan relating to violation void, effect, AB 440

MORTGAGE BROKERS AND AGENTS

      Advertisements, regulation, SB 546, AB 375*

      Appeals hearings, procedure, SB 160

      Appraisal of real property securing loan, requirements, AB 332

      Assessment by Commission of Mortgage Lending, SB 546

      Assignment of loans secured by lien on real property, restrictions, AB 375*

      Business tax, applicability, SB 233†, AB 82, AB 290, AB 414

      Commingling money received from mortgage transactions and securities transactions prohibited, AB 375*

      Continuing education, SB 546, AB 375*

      Deferred deposit loans, short-term loans, title loans and check-cashing services, applicability of laws, SB 537

      Definition of agent and broker, SB 546

      Escrow agents or agencies, co-licensure as mortgage broker or agent prohibited, SB 546

      Examination of brokers, AB 375*

      Exemptions from regulation, SB 546, AB 375*

      Financial statements, time for submission by mortgage brokers, SB 546, AB 375*

      Foreign corporations, activities constituting business in State, SB 546

      Investigations and disciplinary action

             Disclosure of information relating to, AB 332

             Injunctions against agents, SB 546

      Investors, regulation, AB 375*

      Licensure

             Agents

                   Application procedures, fees, grounds for denial, SB 546

                   On behalf of corporation or limited-liability company, effect, AB 9**

             Brokers, requirements or prohibitions, SB 546, AB 375*

             Initial license, qualifications, SB 546, AB 375*

             Verification of applications, AB 440*

      Loans by brokers to own directors, officers, agents or employees, restrictions, AB 375*

      Mortgage bankers, employment of or association with agents, SB 546

      Mortgage Investments and Lending, Commission on, representation, SB 160

      Mortgage lending fraud, penalties, AB 440*

      Nontraditional mortgage loan products and practices, regulation, AB 329*

      Qualified employees, requirements, SB 546, AB 375*

      Servicing of loans, requirements, fees, duties, SB 318, AB 375*

      Supervisor of agents, requirements, SB 546

      Taxes on financial institutions (See FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Violations

             Fines, orders for restitution or disgorgement of profit, SB 546

             Loan relating to violation void, effect, AB 440

             Unlicensed practice by agents, SB 546

MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS AND LENDING, COMMISSION ON

      Creation, duties, SB 160

MORTGAGE INVESTMENTS AND MORTGAGE LENDING, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON

      Abolished, SB 160

MORTGAGE LENDING, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

MORTGAGES

      Assignment of Rents Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 168*

      Assignment, restrictions, AB 375*

      Foreclosure (See FORECLOSURE)

      Fraudulent conduct by borrower, action by lender, AB 440*

      Investors, regulations, AB 375*

      Mortgage lending fraud, penalties, rescission of transaction, AB 440*

      Nontraditional mortgage loan products and practices, regulation, AB 329*

      Servicing of loans, requirements, fees, SB 318, AB 375*

      Unconscionable trade practices, unlawful acts, SB 538

      Unfair lending practices, AB 440*

MOSQUES (See RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS)

MOTELS (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

MOTION PICTURE COMPANIES

      Certificates of eligibility, issuance, SB 321

      Exemption from certain taxes and fees, SB 321

MOTOR CARRIERS

      Brokers, exemption from regulation, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Buses (See BUSES)

      Certificates, permits and licenses

             Issuance, applicability of laws, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Licensing fees, imposition, use of proceeds for highway projects, AB 595

             Temporary permits, vendors, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Complaints, assessment of costs, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Drivers

             Driving under the influence, criminal penalty, AB 584*

             Intrastate carriers, hours-of-service limitations, exceptions, SB 300*

      Fully regulated carrier defined, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Ports of entry, construction and operation, fees, AB 374

      Private schools transporting persons or property, exemption from laws, AB 154**

      Rates, routes and services, regulation, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Records

             Notice of examination, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Penalty for refusal to provide or allow inspection, recovery, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Regulation of carriers by

             Consumer Affairs Division, SB 107

             Highway Patrol, Nevada, SB 107

             Motor Vehicles, Department of, SB 107, SB 364

             Public Utilities Commission, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Taxicab motor carriers (See TAXICABS)

      Truck routes, procedures in Clark County, SB 450**

      Vehicles

             Driveaway saddle mounts with full mount vehicle transporter combinations, length limitations, SB 39**

             Idling, time restrictions, penalties for violations, AB 173

             Multi-lane highways, use, AB 118*

             Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

             Registration, date, payment of fees, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 5**, AB 39†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Stopping and detaining vehicles, powers of certain peace officer employees, SB 48†, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Weight and distance tax, use of proceeds, ballot question, SB 393

      Violations, penalties, SB 76, SB 107, SB 393†, AB 208, AB 429

MOTOR CLUBS

      Fine for failure to pay annual fee on time, AB 161*

      Insurance fraud investigations, assessments, SB 24

MOTOR HOMES (See RECREATIONAL VEHICLES)

MOTOR POOL, STATE

      Appropriation for vehicles, SB 471**, AB 205**

      State vehicles generally (See STATE VEHICLES)

MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Abetting unlawful acts, penalty, SB 452**

      Brokers, security requirements, prohibited acts, SB 452**

      Dealers

             Activities evidencing practice as, SB 452**

             Branch businesses, operational requirements, SB 452**

             Change of name or location, requirements, SB 452**

             Established place of business required, SB 452**

             License plates

                   Special plates issued to dealer for personal use, restrictions, SB 452**

                   Transferability of special plates, SB 452**

            New vehicle dealers, prerequisites for doing business, penalties, SB 452**

             Registration of vehicles in own name, authority, SB 452

             Service contracts, notice to buyer if provider of contract ceases doing business in State, AB 239*

             Sign displaying business name, exemption from requirements, SB 452**

             Used vehicle dealers

                   Authorized sales, SB 452**

                   Certificates of registration, issuance, SB 40

                   Engine emission controls, evidence of compliance, SB 452**

                   Identification numbers or marks, duties, prohibited acts, AB 141*

      Definitions, SB 452**

      Demonstration vehicles, operation, SB 452*

      Licenses

             Branch locations, conditions for operation, SB 452**

             Change of name or location, requirements, SB 452**

             Denial, suspension or revocation, grounds, SB 452**

             Display, SB 452**

             Renewal, considerations and requirements, SB 452*

             Surety bonds, amount, reduction, SB 452*

      Manufacturers

             Duties under Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act, penalties, SB 379

             Sharing of service and diagnostic information with independent garages encouraged, SCR 48

      Movement permits, unlawful acts, SB 452**

      Rebuilders

             Rebuilt, reconstructed or specially constructed vehicles, inspection, SB 452**

             Salvage title vehicles, authority to inspect before registration, SB 452**

             Vehicle records, contents, inspection, SB 452**, AB 393*

      Registration of vehicles

             Authority of dealers to register vehicles in own name, SB 452

             Certificates of registration, issuance by used vehicle dealers, SB 40

             Fees, SB 40

             Governmental services tax, registration of certain number of vehicles without payment of tax, provisions repealed, SB 452**

      Repossessed vehicles, notice of intent to lease required, SB 452**

      Sales or leases

             Execution of documents, SB 452**

             False or forged documents, unlawful acts, SB 452**

             Repossessed vehicles, notice of intent to lease, SB 452**

             Temporary placards, issuance, prohibited acts, SB 452**

      Salesmen, temporary permits, prohibited acts, automatic suspensions, SB 452*

      Signs, requirements, exemptions, SB 452**

      Temporary placards

             Agreements for sale or lease, issuance after, SB 452**

             Unlawful acts, SB 452**

MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS; DIESEL FUEL; GASOLINE)

MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES

      Bond or deposit in lieu of, AB 595**

      Collection

             By unlicensed persons, duties, AB 595**

             Procedures, AB 595**

      County tax (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX)

      Deficiency determinations, appeals, AB 595**

      Examinations and inspections, AB 595**

      Highway projects, use of proceeds from annual increases in rate of tax, SB 324

      Legislative study, SCR 30, SCR 42

      Licenses, validity, renewal, AB 595**

      Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, exemption, SB 501

      Overpayments, restrictions on payment of interest, AB 595**

      Payment of taxes, date due, procedures, AB 595**

      Purchase of fuel by supplier or exporter, restrictions, AB 595**

      Records and reports, confidentiality, unlawful acts, AB 595**

      Sealing of pumps, metered pipes and hoses, grounds, AB 595**

      Special fuel (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

MOTOR VEHICLE OWNERS’ RIGHT TO REPAIR ACT

      Adoption, SB 379

MOTOR VEHICLES

      Accidents (See ACCIDENTS)

      Buses (See BUSES)

      Central Repository, release of description of vehicle owned or operated by certain offenders, AB 574, AB 579*

      Certificates of title

             Death of owner, transfer of title to designated beneficiary, AB 176*

             False entries on title, penalty, SB 452**

             Fuel-efficient or hybrid vehicles, exemption from certain fees, SB 241, AB 481

             Nonprofit organizations, exemption from fees

                   Emergency medical service providers, SB 501

                   Museums, vehicles exhibited by, SB 319

             Off-highway vehicles, requirements, fees, SB 434

             Private entities, licensure required to prepare documents for issuance, SB 263

             Rebuilt, reconstructed or specially constructed vehicles, application, SB 452**

             Salvage title, unlawful acts, SB 452**

             Total loss vehicles, time to forward endorsed title to insurer, AB 266**

      Child-restraint devices

             Criteria for use, SB 449

             Penalty for certain violations, AB 64*

      Driver training schools (See DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS)

      Drivers’ education (See DRIVERS’ EDUCATION)

      Drivers’ licenses (See DRIVERS’ LICENSES)

      Emergency vehicles, vehicles of certain government agencies designated as, AB 29

      Engine emission controls (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Fuel-efficient or hybrid vehicles, exemptions from requirements, SB 161*, SB 241, AB 481

      Identification numbers and marks missing or altered, prohibited acts, AB 141*

      Ignition interlock device, installation after certain convictions, SB 41

      Impoundment

             Driving without driver’s license or proof of insurance in possession, AB 240

             Graffiti offenses, vehicles used in commission of crime, AB 23

             Reckless driving, vehicles used in unauthorized speed contest, SB 43*

      Insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Justifiable homicide, killing in defense of vehicle or person in vehicle, AB 398

      Leases

             Execution of documents, SB 452**

             Fuel-efficient or hybrid vehicles, exemption from certain fees, SB 241, AB 481

             Repossessed vehicles, notice of intent to lease required, SB 452**

             Short-term leases (See RENTAL CARS)

             Temporary placards, duties of licensees, SB 452**

             Transfer of registration, determination of balance remaining, AB 174

      License plates

             Fuel-efficient or hybrid vehicles, exemption from fees, SB 241, AB 481

             Numbers and letters, determination of useable combinations, SB 175**

             One plate in lieu of two, requirements, display, SB 62

             Special plates

                   Applications for design, preparation and issuance

                          Approval or disapproval, SB 451**, SB 481**, AB 297**

                          Charitable organizations, requirements, reports, SB 315**, SB 451**

                          Fees or bond, requirements, AB 54**

                          Governmental entities, requirements, SB 315**

                          Petition requirement repealed, AB 54**

                   Audit of certain special plates, SB 480

                   Custom vehicles, AB 321

                   Dealer plates, issuance, transferability, SB 452**

                   Education of children in arts, distribution of fees, AB 76**

                   Firefighters, distribution of fees, AB 264**

                   Historic vehicles, AB 411

                   Motorcycle plates, study of feasibility, AB 278*

                   Museums, vehicles exhibited by nonprofit museums, fees, SB 319

                   Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, SB 501

                   Reno parks, recreation facilities and programs, AB 297**

                   Revolving Account, sources, AB 54

                   Veterans

                          Disabled veterans, exemption from fees, SB 372

                          Fees, use, SB 219*

                          Motorcycles, issuance of plates, AB 278

                          Second set of plates, receipt on request, SB 17*

      Liens, unlawful acts, penalty, SB 452**

      Loads on vehicles, secure covering required for loose material, SB 236

      Mobility-enhancing equipment, sales and use tax exemptions, SB 172, AB 169

      Motion picture companies, exemption from certain fees, SB 321

      Motor carriers (See MOTOR CARRIERS)

      Odometers, unlawful acts involving, penalties, SB 452**

      Off-road vehicles (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES)

      Parking (See PARKING FACILITIES AND REGULATIONS)

      Pets, unlawful acts regarding transport or possession, SB 329*

      Protection products, warranties, regulation, SB 229

      Rebuilt or reconstructed vehicles

             Sellers, duties, AB 393*

             Titling and registration requirements, SB 452**

      Registration

             Custom vehicles, AB 321

             Dealers, authority, fees, SB 40, SB 452**

             Disabled veterans, exemption from fees and taxes, SB 372

             Falsification of documents, penalty, SB 452**

             Fleet vehicles, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 5**, AB 39†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Fuel-efficient or hybrid vehicles, SB 161*, SB 241, AB 481

             Governmental services tax (See GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX)

             Habitual truancy, renewal of registration prohibited if fines unpaid, SB 397

             Highway projects, voluntary contributions at time of registration renewal, SB 180

             Historic vehicles, AB 411

            Insurance, proof required, AB 497*

             Nonoperation, vehicles qualified for affidavit of, SB 175*

             Nonprofit museums, vehicles exhibited by, fees prohibited, SB 319

             Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, SB 501

             Nonrepairable vehicle certificate, unlawful acts, SB 452**

             Private registration service, authority, SB 263

             Recreational park trailers, exemption from requirement, SB 452**

             Replica vehicles, AB 321**

             Salvage title vehicles, inspection, SB 452**

             Transfer of registration, date for determination of balance transferred, AB 174

             Used vehicles, emission control inspections, SB 161

      Repairs (See GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS)

      Safety belts, failure to wear made primary offense, SB 42

      Sales

             Balance of registration transferred, determination, AB 174

             Disabled veterans, exemptions from taxes on purchase, SB 372

             Execution of documents, SB 452**

             Rebuilt or reconstructed vehicles, duties of sellers, AB 393*

             Service contracts, notice to buyer if provider of contract ceases doing business in State, AB 239*

             Used vehicle dealers, authorized sales, SB 452**

             Warranty actions, award of costs and fees, SB 4

      Scrap processors, duties, AB 393*

      Seized vehicles and parts, inspection, forfeiture, AB 141*

      Special mobile equipment, definition, regulations, AB 39**

      Specially constructed vehicles, titling and registration requirements, SB 452**

      State vehicles (See STATE VEHICLES)

      Taxicab Authority employees, use of marked vehicles, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Taxicabs (See TAXICABS)

      Temporary placards or movement permits, unlawful acts, SB 452**

      Theft (See THEFT)

      Theft alarms and similar protective products, warranties, regulation, SB 229

      Tires

             Electricity derived from tires included as renewable energy system, SB 114

             New tire fees, interest rate on overpayments or refunds, SB 504**

             Retractable metal-type studs, use of tires with, AB 493*

      Tow car operators (See also TOW CARS)

             Storage of vehicle by operator, duties, certain fees restricted, AB 311*

      Towing from certain property, action to determine lawfulness, AB 489**

      Traffic laws (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Transportation Services Authority employees, use of marked vehicles, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF

      Accidents, receipt of reports, AB 71

      Automation Division, appropriation, AB 543**

      Body shops, duties, AB 181**, AB 594*

      Central Services and Records, Division of, appropriation, AB 543

      Certificates of title, duties, AB 176*

      Common and contract carriers

             Licensing fees, duties, AB 595

             Notice requirements for examination of records, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Powers and duties, SB 107

      Compliance Enforcement, Division of

             Appropriation, AB 543

             Investigators, duties, SB 452**

             Vehicles, designation as authorized emergency vehicles, AB 29

      Director

             Advertising, authorization to enter into agreements, AB 265

             Kiosk operating costs, appropriation, AB 543**

             Letters and numbers useable on license plates, determination, SB 175**

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, duties, AB 619

             Temporary permits, appointment of vendors, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Driver education schools and courses, duties, SB 91, SB 452**, SCR 40

      Drivers’ licenses, duties (See DRIVERS’ LICENSES)

      Emission control regulations, duties, SB 452**

      Employees (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Inspectors, peace officer powers, SB 107

      Farm vehicles, regulations, AB 624**

      Fuel-efficient vehicles, duties, AB 481

      Fuel taxes, duties, AB 595**

      Garagemen, duties, AB 393*

      Governmental services tax, duties, SB 324

      Habitual truants, receipt of notices, duties, SB 397

      Hearings Office, appropriation, AB 543**

      Horse-drawn vehicles, duties, SB 107

      Licensing and registration, duties (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Limousines, duties, SB 107

      Medical conditions, imprinting on licenses or ID cards, duties, AB 437

      Motor Vehicle Fund (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, creation, duties, AB 619

      Nonprofit carriers of elderly or disabled, duties, SB 107

      Nonprofit museums, vehicles exhibited by, duties, SB 319

      Nonrepairable vehicle certificate, issuance to motor vehicle insurer, AB 266**

      North Las Vegas building, dedication in honor of Paul May urged, SCR 17

      Off-highway vehicles, duties, SB 434

      Peace officers, certain duties relating to training removed, AB 497*

      Public transit vehicles, duties, SB 107

      Rental cars, duties, AB 595**

      Sales of vehicles, duties relating to certain forms, SB 537

      Salvage title, issuance to motor vehicle insurer, AB 266**

      Special mobile equipment, regulations, duties, AB 39**, AB 624**

      Taxicabs, duties, SB 107

      Vehicle identification numbers, duties, AB 141*

      Veterans, Gift Account for, duties, SB 219*

MOTORCYCLES (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Common-interest communities, restrictions prohibited, SB 436, AB 396††

      Drivers’ licenses (See DRIVERS’ LICENSES)

      Helmets, required use eliminated, SB 49

      Off-road vehicles (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES)

      Special license plates, study of feasibility, AB 278*

      Veterans, special license plates for, AB 278

MOUNTAIN GOATS (See also HUNTING; WILDLIFE)

      Killing unlawfully, penalties, AB 573**

MOUNTAIN LIONS (See also HUNTING; WILDLIFE)

      Hides, unlawful possession, AB 338

      Hunting, killing or controlling, manner, AB 259†, AB 338

      Killing unlawfully, penalties, AB 573**

      Predatory animals, appropriation for control of, AB 259

      Reclassification as unprotected mammal, AB 259

MOVIE COMPANIES (See MOTION PICTURE COMPANIES)

MOVIE THEATERS (See THEATERS)

MUNICIPAL COURTS

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Concealed firearms, permittee required to obtain authorization to carry in courthouse, penalty, AB 191

      Employees

             Labor organizations, right to join, AB 515

             Training requirements, AB 108

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds for facilities, SB 74**

      Judges

             Candidacy documents, period for filing, AB 505**

             Domestic Violence, Committee on, membership, AB 381**

             Election, cities in Clark County, SB 149

             Gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

             Judicial Retirement System (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

             Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

             Las Vegas, charter amendments, SB 149, AB 514**

             North Las Vegas, qualifications, SB 303*

MURDER (See also HOMICIDE, JUSTIFIABLE)

      Aged or vulnerable victim, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      District attorneys, annual report of cases, AB 190**

      First degree

             Abuse or neglect of certain persons, murder committed during, AB 58*

             Aggravating circumstances, prior conviction for sexual offense, AB 405

             Hate crime against homeless person as aggravating factor, AB 83

      Parental rights, conviction for murder or solicitation to commit murder grounds for termination, AB 45

      Pregnant victim, additional penalties, SB 299, AB 521

MUSEUMS

      Atomic Testing Museum, transfer of certain tax proceeds to, SB 408, SB 562**

      Boulder City Museum and Historical Association, property tax exemption, SB 196**

      California Trail Interpretive Center, appropriation, SB 215, SB 579**

      Chinese Workers’ Museum of America, appropriation, SB 446, SB 579**

      Las Vegas Natural History Museum, appropriation, SB 443**, AB 464

      Lied Discovery Children’s Museum, appropriation, SB 443**, AB 315

      Neon Museum, appropriation, AB 629**

      Nevada Discovery Museum, appropriation, SB 442, SB 443**, AB 454

      Nevada Museum and Historical Society, name change, SB 196**

      Nevada Museum of Art, appropriation, AB 629**

      Nevada Northern Railway Museum, appropriation, SB 213

      Nevada State Museum, appropriation, SB 339**

      Nevada Veterans’ Museum, establishment, receipt of abandoned property, AB 162

      State and nonprofit museums located in populous counties, grants from room tax proceeds, AB 177

      State Railroad Museum, appropriation, AB 551**

      Upper Las Vegas Wash, study regarding museum, AB 469**

      Vehicles displayed at nonprofit museums, license plates, fees, tax exemption, SB 319

MUSEUMS AND HISTORY, DIVISION OF (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES

      Appropriations, SB 558, SB 579**

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

      Industrial insurance coverage for certain theatrical or stage performers, AB 363

      Tribute performances or productions, deceptive trade practices, SB 53**, AB 435

                                                                     N

NAMES

      Campaign advertisements, mandatory inclusion of name of person paying for publication eliminated, SB 548*

      Change of name of natural person, dispute resolution, AB 571

      Clark County, authority to sell naming rights to certain facilities, SB 497**

      Community land trusts, exemption from prohibition on use of word trust, AB 423*

      Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons, Advisory Committee on, name change, SB 473*

      Education, State Board of, name change, SB 540

      Livestock brands and marks, amendment of ownership record to reflect name change, SB 486**

      Local Government Employee-Management Relations Board, name change, SB 428, AB 601

      Marriage licenses or certificates, requirements, AB 406*

      Nevada Museum and Historical Society, name change, SB 196**

      Professional limited-liability companies, requirements, SB 483*

      Qualified intermediaries, notice to Division of certain changes, AB 366

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, name change, AB 508**

      Southern Nevada Women’s Correctional Facility, name change, SB 330**

      Technological Crime, Advisory Board for the Nevada Task Force for, name change, AB 306*

      Transportation Services Authority, name change, SB 393, AB 497**

      Wildlife, Department of, name change, AB 259

NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, NEVADA COMMISSION FOR

      Appropriation, AB 317, AB 629**

NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING

      Funding, SB 562**

NATIONAL GUARD

      Adjutant General (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Armories, supplemental appropriation, SB 188

      Bonus pay for active duty to combat terrorism, SB 116

      Hunting, fishing or trapping, issuance of licenses and permits, AB 105, AB 162

      Land use planning, consideration of military installations, notices, SB 269*

      Nevada System of Higher Education, waiver of fees for dependents of member killed while on duty, AB 104, AB 162

      Nevadans killed in the Global War on Terrorism honored, ACR 15

      Reintegration course, payment to certain members for attending, AB 104

      Tax exemptions for surviving spouse of members killed during active duty, AB 93

      Vehicles and equipment, appropriation, SB 250**

NATIVE AMERICANS (See also MINORITIES)

      Empowerment schools, grant applications, SB 238†, SB 305

      Marriages, certificates of declaration, AB 600**

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, representation, SB 487*

      Sales and use taxes

             Collection, use of direct pay permits authorized, SB 502*

             Exemption for sales to organized group or community, SB 322

             Rate of tax imposed, posting on Internet, SB 502*

      School programs for innovation and prevention of remediation, grants, SB 184

NATURAL GAS

      Motor vehicle fuel (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Price gouging during emergency deemed deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Utilities (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

NATUROPATHY

      Complementary integrative medicine, regulation, study, SB 360, SB 395, SB 432**

NEEDY FAMILIES, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR (See WELFARE)

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE

      Land use planning near base, considerations, notices, SB 269*

NEPOTISM (See generally ETHICS)

NEURO-IMMUNE DISEASE, INSTITUTE FOR

      Appropriation, SB 443**, AB 500

NEVADA ACADEMY OF HEALTH

      Creation, duties, SB 171**

NEVADA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

NEVADA ALLIANCE OF BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS

      Ready for Life through Project Learn program, appropriation, SB 388, SB 579**

NEVADA ARTS ADVOCATES

      Appropriation, SB 426, SB 579**

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Rural Local Government Financial Assistance Committee, appointments, AB 330

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, duty removed, AB 508**

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

      Reports to parents and guardians from elementary schools, duties, SB 143**

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

      At-risk schools, determination for certain purposes, AB 280, AB 565

      Reports to parents and guardians from elementary schools, duties, SB 143**

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS

      At-risk schools, determination for certain purposes, AB 280, AB 565

NEVADA AUTOMOBILE THEFT AUTHORITY

      Creation, duties, AB 619

NEVADA BALLET THEATRE

      Appropriation, AB 449, AB 629**

NEVADA CANCER INSTITUTE

      Appropriation, SB 443**

NEVADA CHECK UP PROGRAM

      Appropriation, AB 271**

      Congress and Governor urged to take certain actions, SJR 6

      Nevada Covering Kids and Families Coalition, appropriation, AB 611

NEVADA CHILD SEEKERS

      Appropriation, AB 623

NEVADA COVERING KIDS AND FAMILIES COALITION

      Outreach activities, appropriation, AB 611

NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM

      Appropriation, SB 442, SB 443**, AB 454

NEVADA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS’ ASSOCIATION

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, appointments, AB 619

NEVADA ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT LAW (See ETHICS)

NEVADA EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT

      Adoption, AB 142

NEVADA FIRE SAFE COUNCIL

      Wildfire threat reduction program, appropriation, SB 564, SB 579**

NEVADA HEALTH SERVICE CORPS

      Appropriation, SB 221

NEVADA IMPAIRED DRIVING ADVISORY COUNCIL

      Expenses, reimbursement of, SB 45

NEVADA INSTITUTE FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSERVATION

      Appropriation, SB 560, SB 579**

NEVADA INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (See HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE)

NEVADA INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION

      Athletic programs in middle schools and junior high schools, reinstatement, appropriation, SB 284

      Decisions, judicial review, procedures, AB 391**

      Homeschooled pupils, participation in activities, requirements, SB 404**

      Spirit squads, adoption of regulations, AB 386**

NEVADA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

NEVADA MINING ASSOCIATION

      Rural Local Government Financial Assistance Committee, appointments, AB 330

NEVADA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM

      Geographic information systems, coordination of activities, SB 513

NEVADA PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

      Reports to parents and guardians from elementary schools, duties, SB 143**

NEVADA PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION

      Ready for Life through Project Learn, funding of programs, SB 388, SB 579**

NEVADA PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION

      Children’s health, duties, appropriation, AB 354

NEVADA REVISED STATUTES

      Nevada Ethics in Government Law, recodification, SB 495*

      Persons with disabilities, preferred terminology, SB 491**

      Technical corrections legislation, SB 577**, AB 534**

NEVADA SENIOR OLYMPICS

      Appropriation, AB 254

NEVADA SHERIFFS’ AND CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Biometric identification technology, appropriation, AB 276

      Concealed firearm permits, duties, SB 237*

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, appointments, AB 619

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, membership, AB 508**

NEVADA SILVER-HAIRED LEGISLATIVE FORUM

      Appointment of members, term, AB 593**

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans, duties, SB 170, AB 183

      Legislative study of senior citizen issues, assistance, ACR 30

NEVADA STATE AFL-CIO (See also LABOR ORGANIZATIONS)

      Labor Commissioner, recommendations for appointment, AB 488

      Renewable energy notices and duties regarding certain projects, AB 186

      Washoe County Schools Construction and Revitalization Advisory Committee, appointment, SB 154**

NEVADA STATE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

      Reports to parents and guardians from elementary schools, duties, SB 143**

NEVADA STATE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

      Nevada Institutional Review Board, representation, SB 414

NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION

      2006 Nursing Plan, appropriation to carry out, SB 526

      Agricultural Extension Department

             Anhydrous Ammonia Additive Advisory Committee, representation, AB 150

             Weeds, Trust Fund for Control of, Board of Trustees, representation, SB 505

      Agronomy, horticulture, landscape ecology, and design and plant sciences program, appropriation, SB 418

      Americans with Disabilities Act, audit of UNLV to determine compliance, AB 376

      Authorized expenditures, SB 576**

      Autism, collaboration with Lili Claire foundation, AB 525

      Basque Studies Center, UNR, 40th anniversary commemorated, ACR 28

      Black Mountain Institute, UNLV, appropriation, SB 178, SB 579**

      Board of Regents

             Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

             Capital improvements, powers and duties, AB 355

             Governor Guinn Millennium Loan, duties, AB 465

             Health Care, Committee on, appointment to advisory committee, SB 171

             Immunizations, duties, AB 242

             Integrated Design Laboratories Fund, Nevada, administration, AB 341

             Loans for students in certain educational programs, duties, SB 357

             Members, appointment by Governor, SJR 4

             Millennium scholarships, duties, SB 52, SB 415, AB 351, AB 434

             Nevada Academy of Health, appointment of member, SB 171**

             Nevada Nursing Scholarship Program, duties, AB 564

             Nevada Scholars Committee, creation, appointments, AB 564

             Nevada Scholars Scholarship Program, duties, AB 564

             Nevada Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship Program, duties, AB 564

             Nevada Teaching Scholarship Program, duties, AB 564

             Obligations issued to repay money, delegation of authority, SB 455**

             Organization and duties, Legislature to provide for, SJR 4

             P-16 Advisory Council, receipt of report, duties, SB 239**

             Tax increment areas, creation, SB 374*

             Workforce and projected workforce needs, receipt of report, SB 52

      Capital improvements

             Bond issue for certain projects, increase in authorized amount, SB 455**

             Community colleges (See Community colleges, financing of facilities, this heading)

             General capital improvements legislation, SB 578**

             Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, applicability of laws, SB 198**

             Management, funding, AB 355

             Obligations issued to repay money, delegation of Board’s authority, SB 455**

             Tax increment areas, creation by cooperative agreement, SB 374*

      Career and technical education programs, expansion of high school programs for college credit urged, ACR 6

      Chancellor

             Immunizations, duties, AB 242

             Obligations issued to repay money, authority, SB 455**

             P-16 Advisory Council, membership, duties, SB 239**

             Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Task Force, appointment, AB 178**

      Charter schools

             School police officers, contracts for provision of services, AB 591**

             Sponsorship by college or university authorized, AB 591**

      Climate Office, appropriation for staffing, AB 189

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Community colleges, financing of facilities

             Southern Desert Regional Police Academy, AB 251

             Southern Nevada, Community College of, SB 455**, AB 251

             Truckee Meadows Community College, SB 127, SB 579**

             Western Nevada Community College, SB 455**

      Computing resources, appropriation for integration, SB 192**

      Dangerous weapons, prohibited acts, AB 107

      Deaf Studies program, partnership with school district for pilot program, SB 525, AB 553

      Desert Research Institute, appointment to Task Force for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, AB 178

      Employees, salary increase, SB 575**

      Energy audit of buildings, requirements, AB 222

      Energy research and geothermal system, appropriation, SB 331

      Ethics and Health Policy, Nevada Center for, study of advance directives, AB 158**

      Firearms, unlawful possession

             Juvenile offenders, evaluation and drug testing required, SB 354*

             Penalty increased, SB 354

      Great Basin College

             Agricultural program, appropriation, SB 332

             Rural Health Center, appropriation, SB 214, SB 439

      Health care professionals, development of workforce and incentives, funding, SB 221

      Health care public information programs, contracts for analysis, SB 552, AB 146**

      Health Disparities Research, Center for, appropriation, SB 347, SB 579**

      Law, School of

             Dean Richard J. Morgan honored on retirement, SCR 46

             Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, appropriation, AB 629**

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Medical review committees, confidentiality of proceedings, AB 18**

      Medicine, School of

             Anatomical Gift Account, use, AB 75**

             Chronic fatigue, appropriation for treatment facility and research, AB 316

             Health Service Corps, appropriation, SB 221

             Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, passage urged, SJR 17

             Special medical programs, notices regarding participation by foreign physicians, AB 385

      Men’s basketball team, UNR, commended, SCR 38

      Mines and Geology, Bureau of, appropriation for staffing, AB 189

      National Education for Women’s Leadership, appropriation, AB 309, AB 629**

      Nevada Integrated Design Laboratories, funding, AB 341

      Nevada Small Business Development Center, duties, AB 341

      Nevada State College

             Financing of facilities, SB 455**, AB 474

             Tax increment area, creation by cooperative agreement, SB 374*

      Nutrition education, collaboration among state agencies urged, SCR 27

      Orvis Nursing Clinic, UNR, appropriation, SB 526

      P-16 Advisory Council, creation, duties, SB 239**

      Paleontologist, State, creation of Office, powers and duties, SB 135

      Park in Upper Las Vegas Wash, feasibility study, duties, AB 469**

      Renewable energy programs, participation, SB 427, SB 437**, AB 178*

      Research and Development Fund, creation, oversight, use, SB 550

      Research programs, incentives for investment by certain businesses, AB 356

      Seismological Laboratory, appropriation for staffing, AB 189

      Solid waste research and development programs, SB 331**

      Students

             Education students

                   Deaf or hard of hearing pupils, stipends for students enrolled in program for education of teachers, appropriation, SB 525, AB 553

                   Employment as substitute teachers under certain circumstances, AB 512**

            Foreign citizens, eligibility for financial assistance restricted, SB 415, AB 451

             Health care students, assistance with physical examinations of pupils, AB 354**

             Health insurance, certain policies to cover medical leaves of absence, AB 382

             Loans for students in certain programs, eligibility, repayment, SB 357

             Meningitis, immunization required, exceptions, AB 242

             Millennium loans, eligibility, waiver of interest, AB 465

            Millennium scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

             National Guard member killed on duty, waiver of fees for dependents, AB 104, AB 162

             Need-based scholarships and financial aid, use of certain money for, SB 521

             Nursing students

                   Enrollment in clinical programs, requirements, AB 491

                   Loans, appropriation for, SB 221

             Persons with disabilities, student outreach coordinators, duties, AB 367

             Public safety personnel, programs for educational assistance, AB 257

             WICHE, interest rates and delinquency charges on student loans, SB 357**

      Vandalism, penalty, AB 14*

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

      Women’s Research Institute, appropriation, AB 309, AB 629**

NEVADA UNIFORM CUSTODIAL TRUST ACT

      Adoption, SB 46*

NEVADA VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCT ACT

      Adoption, SB 229

NEVADA’S SAFE PLACE

      Appropriation, AB 629**

NEVADAWORKS

      Workforce Development Challenge Grant Program, creation, funding, SB 568

NEWLANDS FEDERAL RECLAMATION PROJECT

      Water rights, applicability of laws, AB 453

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

      211 system for social service referrals, appropriation, AB 308, AB 327, AB 629**

      Actions against certain organizations, liability limited, SB 378

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Architectural firms, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Attainable housing, conveyance of property for, AB 255

      Audits of private entities receiving appropriations, requirement, SB 87**

      Cemetery lands and property, property tax exemption, AB 209**

      Collection agency laws, applicability, SB 537

      Common-interest communities, exemption from state license, SB 436†, AB 396†, AB 499

      Community land trusts, name, AB 423*

      Convicted persons, court may order monetary donation to charitable organization in lieu of community service, SB 216

      Criminal history records, fees for dissemination of information, SB 389**, SCR 22

      Cultural resources, grants for preservation and promotion, SB 196**

      Design firms, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Domestic violence victims, grants to nonprofit entities providing services, AB 629**

      Emergency medical services, organizations providing, tax exemptions, special license plates, SB 501

      Energy, Office of, creation of corporations authorized, AB 178*

      Events hosted or conducted by certain organizations, exclusion from laws relating to lobbying and ethics, AB 312, AB 335

      Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, Office of, creation, SB 355, AB 408

      Foreign entities

             Annual statements, penalty for noncompliance, AB 371

             Reinstatement, relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Foster care, recruitment and training assistance, SB 399**

      Hospital, medical or dental service corporations (See HOSPITAL, MEDICAL OR DENTAL SERVICE, NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FOR)

      Indigent persons, pilot program for medical care, funding, AB 444, AB 629**

      Interlocal water authorities, duties regarding donations to organizations, AB 155

      Medical schools, authority, SB 412*

      Ownership records, maintenance, penalty for noncompliance, AB 25*

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

      Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, adoption, SB 70*

      Renewal or revival, relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

      School facilities and grounds, use by certain organizations, AB 392

      Sexual assault victims, grants to nonprofit entities providing services, AB 629**

      Special license plates, requirements, reports, SB 315**, SB 451**, SB 480

      Taxes and assessments imposed by local governments, exemption, AB 339

      Utilities, exemption from Utility Environmental Protection Act, SB 111**

      Vehicles displayed by museums, license plates, fees, tax exemption, SB 319

      Wine-tasting events, transport and sale of wine by wineries, regulation, AB 403

NONRESIDENTS

      Civil actions, security for costs, SB 291

      Concealed firearm permits, authorized use in Nevada, SB 237*, AB 268

      Genetic marker testing of certain nonresident offenders, AB 377

      Public works, inverse preference in award of certain contracts, SB 256

NORTH LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Affordable housing, duties, AB 409, AB 439*

      Airport, creation of Clark County Airport Authority, AB 581

      Bond issues, investment and reinvestment of proceeds, AB 615**

      Building codes

             Geographic area of applicability, SB 56**

             State Fire Marshal’s regulations, applicability, AB 529**

      Charter amendments

             Elections, dates, SB 149

             Library district, distribution of supplemental city-county relief tax, SB 153

             Municipal judges, qualifications, SB 303*

             Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, SB 13

             Telecommunication service, franchise, AB 518**, AB 526**

      Clayton Street Bridge, appropriation, AB 537

      Concealed firearms, registration requirements, SB 92*

      Kiel Ranch, appropriation for restoration, SB 194

      Martin Luther King Boulevard, extension of name to continuing street, AB 538

      North Las Vegas Infrastructure Improvement Program, duties, SB 352

      Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

      Police department, sales tax for support of, SB 502*, AB 461*

      Regional planning commission and governing board, membership, AB 527

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Infrastructure Improvement Act, SB 352**

      Traffic control, pilot program for use of automated enforcement system, AB 497

NORTH LAS VEGAS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

      Review of activities, reports, SB 200**

NORTHERN NEVADA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

      Appropriation, SB 407, SB 579**

NORTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY

      Creation, SB 487

NORTHERN NEVADA WATER PLANNING COMMISSION

      Creation, SB 487*

NOTARIES PUBLIC

      Bonds, fee for recording, SB 131**

      Court reporters, authority to administer oath or affirmation without appointment as notary, AB 100**

      Signature of unknown person, notarization, AB 533*

      Training requirements, AB 533*

NUCLEAR WASTE (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

NUISANCES

      Controlled substances, unlawful manufacturing places, AB 148**, AB 150

      Tenants, unlawful detainer, AB 195*

NURSES AND NURSING

      Advance directives, immunities, AB 158**

      Autism, receipt of information, screenings, AB 525

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      E-Health Steering Committee, representation, SB 221

      Foreign students, eligibility for certain financial assistance restricted, SB 415

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Gifts or other economic benefits provided to, reports by drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128

      Health Planning, Analysis and Policy Support, Advisory Committee for the Office of, representation, SB 221

      HIV testing and counseling, duties, SB 266*, AB 443*

      Immunization of children, duties, AB 410**

      Insurance policies of patients, requests for verification of coverage, duties, AB 133

      Intermediary service organizations, duty to report violations by licensees, AB 576*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Maternal and child health (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Medication aides, certification, regulation and supervision, AB 187

      Motor vehicle insurance, direct payment required, SB 475

      Nevada Nursing Scholarship Program, creation, appropriation, AB 564

      Nurse Licensure Compact, ratification, SB 412

      Nursing schools

             2006 Nursing Plan, appropriation to carry out, SB 526

             Clinical education, certificate of privilege required for enrollment, fee, AB 491

             Instructors, qualifications of certain personnel, SB 412*

             Minimum length of course of instruction, requirements repealed, SB 412*

             Nevada State College nursing facility, appropriation for construction, AB 474

             Orvis Nursing Clinic, appropriation, SB 526

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, AB 468*

      Prison Oversight, Committee on, representation, AB 416

      School nurses (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

      Staffing, requirements, submission of plans to Health Division, AB 458

      State Board of Nursing

             Clinical education, issuance of certificates of privilege, fee, AB 491

             Complementary Integrative Medical Examiners, Board of, duties, SB 432

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

             Nurse Licensure Compact, ratification, regulation, SB 412

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

      Websites maintained for exchange of information between health care providers and potential employers, applicability of laws, SB 472

      Work assignments, authority of direct care nurse to refuse, duties, AB 458

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

NURSING ASSISTANTS

      Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants, name change, duties, AB 187

      Medication aides, regulation and certification of nursing assistants as, AB 187

NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS (See LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR)

NUTRITION (See also FOOD)

      Complementary integrative medicine, regulation, study, SB 360, SB 395, SB 432**

      Education in nutrition, collaboration among state agencies urged, SCR 27

NYE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Environmental and land use issues, creation of commission to study, AB 447

NYE COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX ACT OF 2007

      Sales tax increase for public safety personnel and facilities, SB 257, AB 461*

NYE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (See also WATER DISTRICTS)

      Creation, SB 222**

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OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS

      Court reporters, authority to administer, AB 100**

OBSTETRICS (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES (See also INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Compensation for diseases of firefighters, police officers and emergency medical attendants, general requirements inapplicable, AB 496**

      Insurers, acceptance or denial of claim, duties, AB 496**

      Park rangers and certain park employees, coverage, appropriation, AB 89

      Public Safety, Department of, coverage for certain employees, AB 89

      Theatrical or stage performers, industrial insurance coverage, AB 363

      Volunteer firefighters, heart disease as occupational disease, AB 89

OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION (See CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION)

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

      Mine health and safety, adoption of regulations, AB 115**

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

      Board of Occupational Therapy

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

ODD FELLOWS, INDEPENDENT ORDER OF

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Advisory Board, creation, duties, SB 434

      Certificates of operation, requirements, fees, SB 434

      Certificates of title, requirements, fees, SB 434

      Committee for Off-Highway Vehicles, creation, SB 434

      Fund for Off-Highway Vehicles, creation, SB 434

      Trails and vehicle recreation parks

             Nellis Dunes, conveyance to Clark County for park urged, SJR 18

             State Land Use Planning Agency, duties, appropriation, SB 376

             State Parks, Division of, duties, SB 376, SB 579**

             Support for designation by federal agencies expressed, SJR 10

OMBUDSMEN

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES, OMBUDSMAN FOR OWNERS IN)

      Consumer Affairs for Minorities, Office of Ombudsman of, creation, AB 530, AB 629**

OPEN MEETING LAW (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

OPEN-SPACE LAND

      State Land Use Planning Agency, duties, SB 376

      Taxes for development

             Appeals, procedures, SB 448, AB 433**

             Legislative study, SCR 42

OPHTHALMOLOGISTS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Laser surgery or light therapy, requirements to perform, AB 385*

OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE

      Appropriation, SB 443**, SB 579**, AB 455, AB 484

      Minimum wage laws, applicability, SB 384**, AB 345

OPTICIANS

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Board of Dispensing Opticians

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

             Subpoenas, authority to issue, AB 249**

      Continuing education, regulation, AB 108, AB 249

      Disciplinary action, grounds, AB 249**

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Lenses, frames and other ophthalmic devices, minimum standards, AB 249**

      Licenses

             Reinstatement, AB 249**

             Special licenses, issuance, SB 412*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Practice without license, fines, AB 249**

      Prescriptions received by, expiration date, AB 249**

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

OPTOMETRISTS

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Gifts or other economic benefits provided to, reports by drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128

      License examination, scoring, AB 397

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Nevada State Board of Optometry

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

            Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

ORDINANCES

      Affordable and attainable housing, AB 527

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Business licensing, civil penalty for ordinance violation, AB 221

      Clark County, sale of naming rights to certain facilities, SB 497**

      Clark County Sales and Use Tax Act of 2005, SB 502*

      Election dates and terms of office in certain cities, SB 149

      Emergency telephone system in certain counties, surcharge, AB 122**

      Enforcement officers, peace officer powers, SB 15

      Fire safety, local authority, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Firearms, requirements, SB 92*

      Group homes, minimum distance between in populous counties, AB 463*

      Growth control measures, SB 510, AB 291

      Las Vegas, charter amendments, AB 514**

      Legislative mandates, pledge regarding effective date, SB 104

      Lobbyists who lobby elected local officials, regulation, AB 335

      Marriage certificates, filing with county clerk, SB 419**

      Recreation areas, regulation of trails and water access areas, SB 195**

      Schools, tax for extraordinary maintenance, repair or improvement, SB 551

      Signs carried by persons, local regulation restricted, SB 13

      Solar or wind energy systems, restrictions, determinations, SB 436, AB 396

      Street vacation, approval by adjoining property owners, AB 473

      Traffic control, certain ordinances regarding red lights prohibited, SB 206*

      Zoning (See ZONING)

ORGAN DONATION (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR

      Appropriation, SB 268, SB 579**

ORIENTAL MEDICINE

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, AB 468*

      State Board of Oriental Medicine

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS

      Advance directives, immunities, AB 158**

      Autism, receipt of information, screenings, AB 525

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, SB 5

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      E-Health Steering Committee, representation, SB 221

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Gifts or other economic benefits provided to, reports by drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128

      Health insurance, providers of health care (See INSURANCE)

      Health Planning, Analysis and Policy Support, Advisory Committee for the Office of, representation, SB 221

      Immunization of children, duties, AB 410**

      Informed consent, applicability of laws, SB 9*

      Licenses

             By endorsement, issuance, qualifications, SB 412*

             Foreign expert in osteopathic medicine, special licenses, SB 412*

             Temporary licenses, issuance, SB 412*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Maternal and child health (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Medical schools, authority of certain private nonprofit schools, SB 412*

      Motor vehicle insurance, direct payment required, SB 475

      Nursing schools, qualifications of ethics or law instructors, SB 412

      Osteopathic physician’s assistants

             Controlled substances, authority to prescribe, SB 21, SB 412*

             Emergency medical care, rendering without supervision authorized, SB 412*

             Laws relating to osteopathic physicians, applicability, SB 21

             Licensing, requirements, fees, SB 21, SB 412*

             Medical services, authority to perform, SB 21, SB 412*

             Redesignated physician assistants, applicability of laws, SB 412*

             Supervision by physician, SB 21, SB 412*

             Unlawful acts, SB 21, SB 412*

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, AB 468*

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Prison Oversight, Committee on, representation, AB 416

      State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Executive Director, duties, SB 21, SB 412**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

             Nevada Institutional Review Board, representation, SB 414

             Osteopathic physician’s assistants, duties, SB 21, SB 412**

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Supervising osteopathic physician, authority, duties, SB 21, SB 412*

      Surgery (See SURGERY)

      Tanning Establishment Advisory Committee, membership, AB 238

      Websites maintained for exchange of information between health care providers and potential employers, applicability of laws, SB 472

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

OUTDOOR RECREATION (See BOATS AND BOATING; RECREATION AREAS)

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P-16 ADVISORY COUNCIL

      Creation, duties, SB 239**

PAINTBALL

      Devices, possession on certain property prohibited, SB 354*

PALEONTOLOGIST, STATE

      Creation of Office, SB 135

PARDONS COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Clemency hearings, exemption from open meeting law, SB 496

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, study regarding meetings, AB 510**

PARENT AND CHILD

      Abuse or neglect of child (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Bicycle helmet required for minors, parental supervision, SB 207

      Care of children (See CHILD CARE)

      Child Abduction Prevention Act, adoption, AB 15*

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about deceased or incapacitated person, AB 600**

      Custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Divorce proceedings, persons allowed to attend, AB 117*

      Health, maternal and child (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Internet service providers to offer parental controls, AB 526**

      Livestock brands and marks, amendment of record of ownership, SB 486**

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Minors generally (See MINORS)

      Mother and unborn child, separate and distinct victims for purposes of criminal prosecution, SB 299

      Paternity (See PATERNITY)

      School pupils (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Alternative placement of disruptive pupils, fees, SB 245

             Athletic activities and sports, fees for participation, SB 284

             Electronic access to information relating to pupils, program for, SB 225

             Elementary schools, reports to parents, SB 143**

             High school proficiency examination, notice of failure to pass, SB 312**

             Homeschooled pupils, notices, rights, duties, SB 404**

             Kindergarten, authority to opt-out of full-day program, SB 305, SB 545, AB 627**

             Ninth grade pupils, academic plans, duties, AB 212**

             Physical examinations, requirements, AB 354**, AB 387

             Rights of parents of pupils with disabilities, retention and transfer, SB 115**

             Truancy, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 397, AB 485**

             Voucher school participation, duties, SB 305

      Support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Tanning equipment in establishments, requirements for use by minor, AB 238

      Termination of parental rights

             Conviction of certain crimes grounds for, AB 45

             Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

             Putative fathers, procedures for termination of rights, SB 67, SB 71

             Restoration of parental rights authorized, procedures, AB 353*

      Traffic violations by minor, liability of parent, SB 293*

      Uniform Parentage Act, adoption, SB 67, SB 71

      Visitation rights of grandparents and great-grandparents, SB 204

PARENTAGE ACT, UNIFORM

      Adoption, SB 67, SB 71

PARK RANGERS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      State parks (See STATE PARKS)

      Units of specialized law enforcement, peace officer powers, SB 15

PARKING FACILITIES AND REGULATIONS

      Common-interest communities

             Fines for parking or storage of vehicles, SB 362

             Regulations, SB 362, SB 436, AB 396††, AB 499

      Crosswalks, prohibition against stopping, standing or parking vehicle near, AB 57*

      Enforcement officers, peace officer powers, SB 15

      Fuel-efficient vehicles, exemption from certain fees, AB 481

      Towing of vehicles from certain property, determination of lawfulness, AB 489**

      Unlawfully parked vehicles, certain property owners authorized to obtain contact information of vehicle owner, duties, AB 214

PARKS (See also RECREATION AREAS)

      Bonds issued pursuant to 2001 act, extension of time to issue, AB 554**

      Clark County, authority to sell naming rights to parks, SB 497

      Flight 93 National Memorial, appropriation for construction, AB 475, AB 629**

      Rangers (See PARK RANGERS; STATE PARKS)

      Reno, special license plates for support of parks, AB 297**

      Residential construction tax, use of proceeds for maintenance, SB 138, SB 497

      Sex offenders, prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

      State parks (See STATE PARKS)

      Vehicle recreation parks (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES)

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS (See SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

PAROLE

      Close supervision of certain ex-felons, waiver of requirements, AB 416

      Credits against term of sentence

             Eligibility for parole, credits to be applied to, AB 510**

             Increase, AB 510**

             Sentencing, Advisory Commission, study, AB 510**

      Denial of parole, procedures, SB 471*, AB 62, AB 416, AB 510**

      Drivers’ licenses or identification cards, procedures for parolees to obtain, AB 164

      Factors in determining grant of parole, AB 62, AB 416, AB 509, AB 510**

      Hearings

             Notice, presentation of testimony, AB 61, AB 416

             Open meetings, applicability, SB 471*, SB 496, AB 61, AB 416, AB 510**

      Mandatory release of certain prisoners, AB 62, AB 416, AB 509

      Review of prisoners released on parole, reports, AB 416, AB 509

      Sex offenders, eligibility, conditions, SB 232, SB 354*, SB 421, SB 471*, AB 405

      Violations

             Confinement to facility of Department of Corrections authorized, AB 510**

             Delinquent children, punishment for parole violation, SB 32**

             Forfeiture and restoration of credits earned against for good behavior, AB 38**

PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICERS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Child protective custody, placement of certain children, restrictions, AB 147*

      Close supervision of parolees, waiver of requirements, AB 416

      Gated communities, access for supervision purposes, appropriation, SB 33

      Juvenile delinquents

             Genetic marker testing, duties, AB 99

             Probation officers, service as master in certain court proceedings, SB 14

             Sex offenders, duties regarding notice provided to school, SB 57**

      Presentence or general investigation reports, disclosure, AB 96

      Sex offenders, duties, SB 57**, SB 421, AB 377

PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Computer equipment, appropriation, SB 555**

      Grant, denial or revocation of parole, SB 471**, AB 62, AB 416, AB 509, AB 510**

      Nevada Offender Tracking Information System, appropriation, SB 555**

      Open meetings, applicability, SB 471*, SB 496, AB 61, AB 416, AB 510**

      Prisoner records, viewing without prior consent authorized, SB 496

      Review of certain prisoners released on parole, reports, AB 416, AB 509

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, evaluation, membership, AB 508**, AB 510**

      Sex offenders, duties, SB 232, SB 354*, AB 377, AB 405

PARTIES TO ACTIONS

      Administrative proceedings in contested cases involving licensing, AB 94**

PARTIES TO CRIME

      Principals to crime, determination, AB 19

PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Common-interest communities, exemption from state license, SB 436†, AB 396†, AB 499

      Filing fees, AB 25

      Limited-liability limited partnerships (See LIMITED-LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS)

      Limited-liability partnerships (See LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS)

      Limited partnerships (See LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS)

      Real property transfer taxes, exemptions, SB 154**

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

      Uniform Partnership Act of 1997, applicability, SB 483*

PASSPORTS

      Voting, passport as photographic identification, SB 385

PATERNITY

      Child support generally (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

      Hearings, requirements, AB 520*

      Interstate child support proceedings

             Admissibility of voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, SB 77*

             Temporary support orders, grounds for issuance, SB 77*

      Paternity fraud, penalty, AB 90*

      Putative fathers

             Presumption, blood tests, AB 498*

             Registry, establishment, registration and use, SB 67, SB 71

             Termination of parental rights, procedures, SB 67, SB 71

      Uniform Parentage Act, adoption, SB 67, SB 71

      Voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, declaration, effect, AB 498*

PATIENTS

      Advance directives (See ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

      Consumer Health Assistance, Office for (See CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR)

      Informed consent (See INFORMED CONSENT)

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Medical bills (See MEDICAL BILLS)

      Medical facilities (See HOSPITALS; MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

PAWNBROKERS

      Deferred deposit loans, short-term loans, title loans and check-cashing services, applicability of laws, SB 537

PAYDAY LOANS (See CHECK-CASHING SERVICES; DEFERRED DEPOSIT LOANS; SHORT-TERM LOANS; TITLE LOANS)

PAYROLL SERVICE PROVIDERS

      Licensure and regulation, SB 476

PAYROLL TAXES (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

PEACE OFFICERS

      Aged persons, crimes against

             Civilian Volunteer Investigation and Prosecution Team, membership, AB 226

             Initial Crime Evaluation Team, membership, AB 226

      Airport control officers, AB 336

      Brand inspectors redesignated agricultural enforcement officers, SB 48

      Business entities, inspection of ownership records authorized, AB 25*

      Career incentive program to provide salary increases to certain officers, AB 257

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in death, receipt of reports, duties, AB 263*

      Child protective custody, placement of certain children, restrictions, AB 147*

      Clark County courts, deputy marshals, AB 139**

      Classified service, peace officers added as occupational group, AB 445*

      Consumer Affairs Division, inspectors, SB 107

      Crime against a child, duties (See CRIME AGAINST A CHILD)

      Crime Scene Investigators and Forensic Analysts Board, membership, AB 495

      Dogs and cats, authority to remove from certain vehicles, SB 329*

      Domestic violence, duties, AB 194*

      Educational assistance program, establishment, AB 257

      Emergencies or disasters, confiscation of firearms restricted, AB 95**

      Employment applicants, inspection of sealed mental health records, AB 490**

      Explosives, receipt of certain reports and notices, AB 91*

      Gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Highway Patrol (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Home addresses, confidentiality, exceptions, AB 50**

      Homeland security, authority to inspect certain documents, SB 106**

      Impoundment of certain vehicles, liability, AB 240

      Industrial insurance, continuation of certain death benefits after remarriage of surviving spouse, SB 3*

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49**

      Law enforcement vehicles

             Common-interest communities, parking, SB 436, AB 396††

             Emergency vehicles, certain vehicles designated as, AB 29

      Local code enforcement officers, designation, powers, SB 15

      Methamphetamine precursors, access to records, SB 112**, AB 148**, AB 150

      Minors, citation authorized for tobacco-related offenses, procedures, SB 14

      Misconduct

             Internal investigation, suspension during criminal investigation, AB 336

             Suspension without pay, prohibitions, AB 298**

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, inspectors, SB 107

      Nye County, sales tax increase for public safety purposes, SB 257, AB 461*

      Parole officers (See PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICERS)

      Police departments (See POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Private investigators’ laws, applicability, SB 410

      Probation officers (See PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICERS)

      Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, employees, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Radar guns, authorized use, AB 380**

      Retirement (See also PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

             Catastrophic injuries, disability retirement options, SB 156

             Early retirement, eligibility, SB 287

      School attendance councils, representation, AB 485**

      School police officers (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Service of process on officer, duties of law enforcement agencies, AB 50

      Sex offenders, duties (See SEX OFFENDERS)

      Sheriffs (See SHERIFFS)

      Southern Desert Regional Police Academy, financing of construction, AB 251

      Subpoenas, acceptance, duties of law enforcement agencies, AB 50**

      Taxicab Authority employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Technological crimes, seizure of property, duties, AB 306*

      Tobacco products, enforcement of laws, AB 586*

      Training concerning diabetes or epilepsy, receipt, AB 497*

      Transportation Services Authority

             Employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Manager of Transportation and inspectors, SB 393, AB 336, AB 497*

      Units of specialized law enforcement, peace officer powers, SB 15

PEACE OFFICERS’ STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION

      Career incentive program, duties, AB 257

      Gerontology training, duties, AB 108

PENSIONS (See RETIREMENT)

PERFUSIONISTS

      Regulation, prohibited acts, SB 382

PERPETUITIES, RULE AGAINST

      Constitutional rule, repeal, AJR 4

PERSHING COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Groundwater resources, statewide information system urged, SCR 11

      Rodgers Dam, appropriation for repairs, AB 302, AB 629**

PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

      Intermediary service organizations, certification and regulation, AB 576*

      Limited liability of public agency paying for services, SB 474

PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS

      Prisons and prisoners, unlawful acts, AB 106**

      Public schools, appropriation for monitoring system using PDA technology in early literacy and mathematics for certain pupils, AB 553

PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (See LIFE JACKETS)

PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS (See ACTIONS, CIVIL; DAMAGES)

PERSONAL PROPERTY (See also specific kinds of property)

      Disclaimer of Property Interests Act of 1999, Uniform, adoption, SB 44*

      Execution of judgments, exemptions, AB 483**

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT

      Engine cut-off switches, prohibited acts, SB 306*

PERSONNEL COMMISSION

      Independent contractors, duties transferred to Purchasing Division, SB 124

PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF

      Classified service, two-grade increase for certain employees, duties, SB 575**

      Employee-Management Committee, composition, Chairman, AB 602

      Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, SB 575**

PEST CONTROL

      Application for license, requirements, AB 228*

      Suspension, revocation or refusal to issue license, grounds, AB 228*

      Unlicensed activities, prohibitions, penalty, AB 228*

PETS

      Civil liability for causing injury or death of certain pets, SB 298*

      Cruelty to animals, prohibited acts, SB 11, SB 329*

      Domestic violence

             Injuring or killing pet included as act of domestic violence, AB 282*

             Orders for protection and care of pets, AB 194†, AB 282*

      Emergency management, plans to address needs of persons with animals, SB 81*

      Landlord and tenant, restrictions on rules or regulations, AB 195*

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, SB 5

      Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, duties, AB 128*

      E-Health Steering Committee, representation, SB 221

      Methamphetamine precursors, duties of retailers, prohibited acts, SB 112**, AB 148**, AB 150

      Nursing schools, qualifications of pharmacology instructors, SB 412

      Pharmacists

             Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

             Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

             Study of licensure and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

             Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Retail pricing and contact information, duties of pharmacies, penalties for violations, SB 197, AB 232*

      State Board of Pharmacy

             Abolished, duties transferred to Board of Medical Examiners, SB 98

             Complementary Integrative Medical Examiners Board, duties, SB 432

             Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, duties, AB 128*

             Ephedrine and similar drugs, duties, AB 150

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Incidental services, fees, SB 310**

             Internet equipment and technology, appropriation, SB 197, AB 232

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

             Nevada Institutional Review Board, representation, SB 414

             Prescription drugs, duties, reports, SB 197, AB 232†, AB 446*

PHOTOCOP

      Red-light cameras, pilot program authorized, penalties, SB 61, AB 497

PHYSICAL FITNESS

      Advisory Council on the State Program, appropriation, SB 557**, SB 579**

      Public schools, preservation and expansion of time allotted for physical education, physical activity and recess urged, SCR 9

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Health care providers, referrals by, required disclosures, AB 468*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Physical therapist’s assistants, continuing education, fees, SB 22, AB 108

      State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

             Continuing education programs, duties, SB 22, AB 108

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

             Officers, election, SB 412*

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

      Board (See MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF)

      Discipline or denial of license, grounds, AB 385*

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Gifts or other economic benefits provided to, reports by drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128

      Good Samaritan Law, applicability, AB 385*

      HIV testing and counseling, duties, SB 266*, AB 443*

      Laser surgery, requirements to perform, AB 385

      Osteopathic physician’s assistants (See OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS)

      Providers of health care, inclusion of PA’s for certain purposes, AB 385*

      Supervising physician, definition, AB 385*

PHYSICIANS

      Address changes, notice to Board, penalty for noncompliance, AB 385*

      Administrative physician includes certain county officers or employees, SB 26

      Advance directives, immunities, AB 158**

      Autism, receipt of information, screenings, AB 525

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Board (See MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF)

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, SB 5

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Correctional facilities, health and safety standards, consultations, AB 361

      Criminal investigation reports, receipt, AB 96

      Disciplinary action, grounds for, AB 385*

      DUI offenders, diagnosis as abuser of alcohol or drugs, reports, SB 277**

      E-Health Steering Committee, representation, SB 221

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Gifts or other economic benefits provided to, reports by drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128

      Health insurance, providers of health care (See INSURANCE)

      Health Planning, Analysis and Policy Support, Advisory Committee for the Office of, representation, SB 221

      HIV testing and counseling, duties, SB 266*, AB 443*

      Homeopaths (See HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE)

      Immunization of children, duties, AB 410**

      Licenses

             By endorsement, issuance, qualifications, SB 412*

             Denial, grounds, AB 385*

             Foreign medical personnel, issuance, SB 412*, AB 385*

             Limited licenses, approval of practice, AB 385*

             Volunteers, issuance of special licenses, AB 385*

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Maternal and child health (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Medical schools, authority of certain private nonprofit schools, SB 412*

      Motor vehicle insurance, direct payment required, SB 475

      Nursing schools, qualifications of ethics or law instructors, SB 412

      Osteopathic physician’s assistants, supervision, SB 21, SB 412*

      Osteopaths (See OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS)

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, AB 468*

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Prison Oversight, Committee on, representation, AB 416

      Psychiatrists (See PSYCHIATRISTS)

      Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, passage urged, SJR 17

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Surgery (See SURGERY)

      Tanning Establishment Advisory Committee, membership, AB 238

      Vascular Health, Advisory Committee for, representation, AB 360

      Websites maintained for exchange of information between health care providers and potential employers, applicability of laws, SB 472

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

PICKETING (See DEMONSTRATIONS)

PIPELINES

      Fuel pipelines, legislative study, SCR 30

PLANNING COMMISSIONS (See also LAND USE PLANNING)

      Conditional use permits, consultations and considerations in granting, SB 269*

      Explosives facilities, notices, duties, AB 91

      Military installations, considerations, notices, SB 269*

PLAYGROUNDS

      Schools, policies on use, AB 392

      Sex offenders, prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

PLEAS IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

      Guilty but mentally ill, plea reinstated, SB 380†, AB 193*

      Not guilty by reason of insanity, burden of proof, SB 380†, AB 193*

      Sexual offenses, requirements and prohibitions regarding pleas, SB 232

      Technological crimes, contents of plea agreements, AB 306*

PODIATRIC PHYSICIANS

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Gifts or other economic benefits provided to, reports by drug wholesalers and manufacturers, AB 128

      Health insurance, coverage for podiatric treatment, AB 41**

      Licenses

             Delinquent licenses, reinstatement, AB 41**

             Examinations and fees, AB 41**

             Person licensed in other state, requirements, AB 41**

             Provisional licenses, AB 41**

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, AB 468*

      State Board of Podiatry

             Duties, SB 310**, AB 41**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

POISONS

      Control Call Center Services, supplemental appropriation, AB 199**

      Medical Examiners, Board of, duties, SB 98

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 137*

POLICE DEPARTMENTS

      Biometric identification technology, appropriation, AB 276

      Clark County, sales tax for support of departments

             Expenditures, reports, legislative review, AB 461*

             Ordinance, requirements, SB 502*

      Crime against a child, duties (See CRIME AGAINST A CHILD)

      Crime Scene Investigators and Forensic Analysts Board, representation, AB 495

      Crimes Against Older Persons, Unit for the Review and Oversight of the Investigation and Prosecution of, membership, AB 226

      Death of person resulting from use of deadly force, duties, AB 436

      Explosives, receipt of certain reports and notices, AB 91*

      Homeland security, authority to inspect certain documents, SB 106**

      Impact fees for station projects, authorized uses, SB 134, AB 138**

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds for facilities, SB 74**

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Metropolitan police departments (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, representation, AB 619

      Parking violations, authority of property owners to obtain contact information of vehicle owner, notice requirements, AB 214

      Personnel (See PEACE OFFICERS)

      School attendance councils, representation, AB 485**

      Service of process on officers, duties, AB 50

      Sex offenders, duties (See SEX OFFENDERS)

      Subpoenas served on officers, duties, AB 50**

      Technological crimes, seizure of property, duties, AB 306*

      Washoe County, creation of districts to furnish police protection, AB 513

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

POLITICAL PARTIES

      County conventions, election of delegates, procedures, SB 573**

      Hand counts for certain elections, duties, SB 492

      List of registered voters, receipt, AB 569*

      Petitions, misconduct in signing or filing, penalties, SB 78*

      Precinct meetings, procedures, SB 573**

      Public building, use without charge during presidential election year, SB 573**

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

      State central committee, adoption of rules, SB 573**

      Voter registration applications, fees, AB 569*

POLLUTION (See AIR POLLUTION)

POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINATIONS

      Sexual offenses, restrictions on examination of victim, AB 482*

      Voice stress examiners and instruments, regulation, AB 223

PORNOGRAPHY

      Luring a child, acts constituting crime, AB 69, AB 72*

      Video voyeurism, prohibited acts, SB 10*

PORTS OF ENTRY

      Construction and operation, fees, AB 374

POSITIVELY KIDS, FOUNDATION FOR

      Appropriation, SB 445

POSTAL INSPECTION SERVICE

      Inspectors, arrest powers, SB 155, AB 428*

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON

      Alcoholic beverage awareness programs, certification, fees, SB 63, SB 565

      Chiropractic schools and colleges, review fee, SB 23

      Fees generally, SB 63, SB 565

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE

      Dangerous weapons, prohibited acts, AB 107

      Fees payable to Commission, SB 63, SB 565

      Health care students, assistance with physical examinations of pupils, AB 354**

      Health insurance, coverage for medical leaves of absence by students, AB 382

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Nursing students, requirements for enrollment in clinical programs, AB 491

      Renewable energy programs, participation, SB 427, SB 437**, AB 178*

      Teaching students, employment as substitute teachers, AB 512**

PREGNANCY (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

PRELIMINARY HEARINGS

      Defendants, presence required, AB 44

      Grand juries, defendant may submit statement regarding hearing, AB 364††

      Motions to suppress, jurisdiction of courts, AB 65

PREPAID LIMITED HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Examinations, frequency, AB 161*

      Medicaid claims, duties, liability, SB 529**

      Washoe County, certain contracts with hospitals prohibited, AB 97

PRESCRIPTIONS

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, SB 5

      Computerized tracking system, duties of practitioners, AB 446*

      Confidentiality of prescription forms, authorized disclosures, SB 231, AB 128

      County commissioners, contracts or agreements for discounts authorized, AB 6**

      Data concerning prescriptions, collection or release, SB 231

      Ephedrine and certain similar drugs, restrictions on sales, AB 148**, AB 150

      Expiration date on container labels, authority of practitioner to set earlier date removed, AB 84

      Fund for a Healthy Nevada, allocations, SB 541, AB 182**

      Generic substitutes, practitioner may prohibit inclusion of information on container label, AB 235*

      Medication aides, authority to possess and administer prescriptions, AB 187

      Osteopathic physician’s assistants, authority to prescribe, SB 21, SB 412*

      Prices, availability of information to consumers, SB 197, AB 232*, AB 629**

      Symptom or purpose, inclusion on prescription form or container label, AB 235*

PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS

      Division of Parole and Probation, disclosure of reports to certain health care providers, AB 96

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, evaluation of procedures, AB 508**

      Study of report process, appropriation, AB 628**

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS AND ELECTIONS

      Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote, enactment, AB 384

      Legislative study of elections, ACR 31

      Political parties, use of public buildings free of charge, SB 573**

PRESUMPTIONS

      Alcohol or drug use, injured employee’s refusal to take drug test, SB 54

      Common-interest communities

             Conversion of units, AB 195*

             Improvements by unit owners, approval of requests, SB 362

      Construction defects and repairs, SB 553

      Domestic violence, considerations in award of alimony or maintenance, AB 125

      Explosives, unusual sale, purchase, theft or loss, AB 91*

      Gift certificates unredeemed within certain time, abandonment, AB 279*

      Identity theft, possession of certain personal information, SB 155, AB 428*

      Industrial insurance, dependents, AB 496**

      Liquefied petroleum gas, actions for damages, SB 133

      Livestock, proof of subsisting right to water, SB 75

      Paternity, SB 71, AB 498*

      Public books or records, entitlement to inspect or copy, SB 123*

      Rangers and certain park employees, failure to submit to examination for occupational disease, AB 89

PRICE CONTROLS

      Gasoline and diesel fuel, SB 295

PRICE GOUGING

      Emergencies, deceptive trade practices, SB 18, SB 82

PRINCIPAL AND INCOME ACT, UNIFORM

      Allocations to principal and income, return of capital, SB 148*

      Compensation of trustee and others, disbursements from income, SB 148*

PRISON COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF STATE

      Corrections, Department of, employee peer review process, AB 416

      Regulations, authority, AB 416

PRISONS AND PRISONERS

      Committee on Prison Oversight, creation, duties, AB 416

      Conservation camps (See CONSERVATION CAMPS)

      Contact with prisoners, employee to be of same gender as prisoner, AB 416

      Credits against term of imprisonment or residential confinement, AB 510**

      Department of Corrections (See CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Ely State Prison, capital improvement projects, appropriation, SB 193**

      General capital improvements legislation, SB 578**

      Health, safety, rehabilitation and recreation, minimum standards for, AB 361

      High Desert State Prison projects, change of scope and transfer of funds, ACR 12

      Housing units, appropriation for design, SB 190**

      Industrial Programs, Committee on, appointment of alternate members, AB 153**

      Minimum security facility or institution, assignment to, AB 510**

      Overcrowding, effect, AB 416†, AB 509

      Pregnant prisoners, health and safety standards, AB 361

      Prisoners’ Personal Property Fund, credit of interest and income, AB 37*

      Records of criminal history (See CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF)

      Regulation by Board of State Prison Commissioners, AB 416

      Release

             Community reentry program

                   Credits against term of imprisonment or residential confinement, AB 510**

                   Qualifications for participation, AB 416, AB 510**

                   Southern Nevada Prisoner Re-Entry Coalition, appropriation, AB 314, AB 629**

             Drivers’ licenses or identification cards, procedures to obtain, AB 164

             Parole (See PAROLE)

             Ridge House, appropriation for reintegration services and counseling, SB 441

             Transitional housing facilities

                   Acquisition and installation of facilities, appropriation, SB 421

                   Casa Grande Transitional Housing, appropriation, SB 282**

                   Employees, training requirements, AB 108

                   Licensure and operation, regulation, SB 421

                   Sex offenders, requirements, SB 354*, SB 421, SB 471*

                   Single-family dwelling conversion, limit on number of beds, SB 354*

      Residential confinement (See RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT)

      Restitution (See also RESTITUTION)

             Centers for restitution, provisions repealed, AB 510

      Southern Nevada Women’s Correctional Facility, name change, SB 330**

      Telecommunication devices, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 106**

      Utilities and operating costs, appropriations, SB 282**

PRIVACY, RIGHT TO

      Community notification website regarding certain offenders, release of certain information prohibited, AB 574, AB 579*

      Confidential information (See CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION)

      Medical records sent electronically, governing law, SB 536*

      Personal information submitted to governmental agencies, duties of agency, liability, AB 600*

      Video voyeurism, prohibited acts, SB 10*

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

      Applicability of laws, SB 410

      Public guardians conducting investigations, licensure unnecessary, SB 157*

      Tax delinquent property, agreements to locate, deliver or recover, licensure as investigator required, SB 375, AB 585

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD

      Chairman, election, AB 531**

      Composition, AB 223, AB 531**

      Computer forensic examiners, regulation, SB 410

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Executive Director, employment, classification, compensation, AB 531**

      Fund for the Private Investigator’s Licensing Board, creation, use, AB 531**

      Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

      Voice stress examiners and instruments, regulation, AB 223

PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS, NEVADA STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR

      Creation, duties, AB 522

PRIVATIZATION OF GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

      Common-interest communities, dispute resolution, AB 399

      Early intervention services for infants and toddlers, SB 377

      Efficiency program, adoption by state agencies, AB 74

      Foster care, AB 292

      Jail operations, SB 438

      Motor vehicle registration, SB 263

      Public works, management and inspection of projects, SB 387**, AB 12

      State employees losing jobs as result of privatization of agency, effect on purchase of retirement credit, AB 119

PRIVILEGED INFORMATION (See CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION)

PROBATION

      Credits against term of probation earned while on probation authorized, AB 510**

      DUI, third offense, conditions for participation in treatment program, SB 277**

      Graffiti violations, conditions of probation, AB 14*

      Sex offenders

             Conditions of probation, SB 232, SB 354*, SB 421, SB 471*, AB 405

             Maximum period of probation extended, AB 96, AB 377

      Statewide Registry of Sex Offenders and Offenders Convicted of a Crime Against a Child, search required before granting probation, AB 405

      Stolen vehicles, effect of subsequent conviction, SB 93, AB 619

      Violations, confinement to facility of Department of Corrections, AB 510**

PROBATION OFFICERS (See PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICERS)

PROBLEM GAMBLING

      Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling, powers and duties, SB 453**

      Counselors

             Behavioral Health Counseling, Board of Examiners for, creation, SB 543

             Board (See ALCOHOL, DRUG AND GAMBLING COUNSELORS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR)

             Certification, requirements, SB 543

             Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Revolving Account to Support Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling, sources and use, SB 453**

PRODUCT LIABILITY

      Limitation of actions, AB 347

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

      Annual list, contents, SB 242**

      Mental health services, composition, SB 543

      Mortgage agents, licensure on behalf of corporation, requirements, AB 9**

      Ownership records, maintenance, penalty for noncompliance, AB 25*

      Professional limited-liability companies, applicability of laws, SB 483*

      Reinstatement, relation back to date of forfeiture, SB 483*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BOARD OF

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF NEVADA BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION

      License plates for professional firefighters, distribution of fees, AB 264**

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON

      Health professions, qualifications for salary increase, regulation, SB 166

      Special qualifications licenses, duties, SB 264**

PROPANE (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

PROPERTY MANAGERS

      Community managers (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Complaints against, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

      Crimes, notice to Division of conviction of certain crimes, AB 562*

      Disciplinary action, AB 562*

      Permit renewals, procedures, fees, AB 365**

      Violations, civil penalties, AB 562*

PROPERTY TAXES

      Abatement of taxes

             Allocation of reductions in revenue due to abatement, regulations, AB 209*

             Audits of businesses, disclosure of reports, SB 437**, AB 186**

             Businesses investing in university research programs, requirements, AB 356

             Generation of electricity from geothermal energy, facilities for, AB 277

             Green Building Rating System

                   Certified residential housing, SB 437

                   Qualifications, AB 295, AB 621**

                   Suspension of abatement, SB 567††

             Grievances, procedure, AB 209**, AB 585**

             Grocery stores in Southern Nevada Enterprise Community, SB 352**

             Manufactured home parks, rental to low-income households, AB 368

             Property for which assessed valuation separately established, AB 209*

             Recapture of taxes from certain property, exceptions authorized, AB 209**

             Remainder parcels, AB 209*

      Appeals

             County boards of equalization

                   Assessed valuation, SB 478

                   Redevelopment areas, reduction in assessed valuation, AB 527

             Nevada Tax Commission

                   Closed hearings, procedures, SB 448, AB 433**

                   County assessor actions, AB 527

             State Board of Equalization

                   Change in assessment appealed to, effect, AB 209**

                   Claim of exemption, denial, AB 209**

                   Redevelopment areas, reduction in assessed valuation, AB 527

      Appraisals, request by governmental entity for reconsideration by assessor, AB 527

      Collection

             Cost greater than amount owed, procedure, AB 209**, AB 585**

             Payments to State exceeding certain amount, electronic transfers, SB 517*

             Total amount due for three years less than $100, procedure, AB 209**

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Delinquent property

             Interest and penalties, requirements for waiver or reduction, AB 209**

             Notice of delinquency, liability of county for failure to provide, AB 585**

             Property held in trust by county treasurer

                   Agreements to locate, deliver or recover property, SB 375, AB 585**

                   Annual assessment, requirement eliminated, AB 585**

                   Certificates of trust, contents, AB 585**

                   Excess proceeds from sale, deposit, claims, immunities, SB 375, AB 585**

                   Medicaid liens, reconveyance of property, SB 529**

                   Monthly statements, requirement eliminated, AB 585**

                   Reconveyance of property, SB 375, AB 585**

      Dissemination of information to public, AB 209**

      Eminent domain, restriction on transfer of acquired property for purpose of increasing tax revenues, SB 85†, AB 102†, AB 129

      Exemptions

             Apprenticeship programs, property used for, AB 110**, AB 210

             Archaeological Conservancy, AB 209**

             Blind persons, AB 209**

             Boulder City Museum and Historical Association, SB 196**

             Constitutional requirements for enactment, AJR 16 of the 73rd Session

             Denial of claim, appeal, AB 209**

             Filing of claims, AB 209**

             Lodges, societies and other charitable organizations, AB 209**

             National Guard members killed on active duty, surviving spouses, AB 93

             Qualified systems for heating, cooling or providing electricity to buildings, AB 209**

             Renewable energy systems, value added to property, SB 437

             Veterans, AB 209**, AB 210, AB 486, AB 587

             Veterans’ organizations, AB 209**

             Widows and widowers, AB 209**

      Fire protection districts, levy, collection and use of taxes, SB 288**

      Freeze through next biennium, AB 452

      Juvenile detention facilities, levy of tax for regional facilities, SB 146††

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Levy by State, SB 578**

      Livestock, repeal of law regarding location for tax purposes, SB 47**

      Local governments

             Appraisals, request for reconsideration by county assessor, AB 527

             Clark and Washoe, use of certain tax proceeds for highways, SB 577**, AB 595**

             Property owned outside of geographic boundaries, payments in lieu of taxes, AB 441

             Redevelopment areas, request for reconsideration of reduction in assessed valuation, AB 527

             Reduction in levy of certain tax, approval required, SB 577**

             Revenue loss due to tax freeze, reimbursement, AB 452

      Long-term care of medically indigent persons, county tax levy, AB 550

      Overpayments

             Action for recovery of taxes, grounds, award of refund, costs and fees, SB 478

             Denial of relief following protest, request for judicial review, AB 209

             Rate of interest, AB 585**

             Refund of small amounts, procedure, AB 585**

      Property capitalization rates for certain businesses, legislative study, ACR 16

      Redevelopment agencies, determination of allocation of tax revenue, SB 234

      Senior citizens’ property tax assistance

             Information on program, dissemination, AB 209**

             Qualifications, SB 179, AB 172

             Refund, maximum amount, SB 179, AB 210

PROSTATE CANCER (See also CANCER)

      Insurance coverage for screenings, requirements, SB 113, SB 409**

PROTECTIVE ORDERS

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Extended orders for protection of children, violations, SB 34**, AB 416, AB 510**

      Harassment (See HARASSMENT)

      Stalking (See STALKING)

      Tax Commission, Nevada, authority to issue certain orders, AB 433**

PRUDENT MANAGEMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL FUNDS ACT, UNIFORM

      Adoption, SB 70*

PSYCHIATRISTS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Correctional facilities, health and safety standards, consultations, AB 361

      State mental health centers, restricted licenses, supervision, SB 285

PSYCHOLOGISTS

      Behavioral research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Board of Psychological Examiners

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Incidental services, fees, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Malpractice (See MEDICAL MALPRACTICE)

      School psychologists (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Personnel)

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS

      Hotels (See HOTELS)

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Unlawful discrimination, AB 255, AB 442

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS

      County officers generally (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Guardianships, certain duties removed, SB 157*

      Office designated nonpartisan, SB 80

      Salary, increase, SB 516**

      Small estates, recovery of fees and expenses, AB 136

PUBLIC BUILDINGS

      Concealed firearms, permittee required to obtain authorization to carry in courthouse, penalty, AB 191

      Conservation measures and alternative energy use, consideration before construction or renovation, SB 437†, AB 184, AB 341, AB 621**

      Electric resistance for heating spaces, restrictions on installation removed, AB 184

      Energy audits, requirements, AB 222

      Grant Sawyer Building, capital improvement projects, appropriation, SB 193**

      Green buildings (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements (See LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS)

      Motor Vehicles, Department of

             Advertising in facilities, AB 265

             Dedication of building to Assemblyman Paul May urged, SCR 17

      Political parties, use without charge during presidential election year, SB 573**

      Political party central committees, use, SB 573**

      Renewable energy incentive and demonstration programs, participation, SB 427, SB 437**, AB 178*

      School buildings and facilities (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      State Fire Marshal, duties, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Unreinforced masonry buildings, requirements, AB 326††

PUBLIC DEFENDERS

      Legislative study of criminal history records, representation on advisory committee, SB 389†, SCR 22

      State Public Defender, assessment for services, SB 576**

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE

      Accounting Officer redesignated Chief Financial Officer, SB 547**

      Advisory committees, appointment, SB 544*

      Closed meetings, authority, SB 547**

      Collection of subsidy payments owed by local governments, SB 544**

      Composition, election of Chairman, SB 544

      Duties, reports, SB 544**

      Ethics, prohibited acts, SB 547**

      Executive Officer, employment, ethics and duties, SB 547**

      Fund for the Public Employees’ Benefits Program, sources, use, SB 544**, AB 167, AJR 8

      Group insurance generally (See INSURANCE)

      Investment Officer, position removed, SB 547**

      Medicare as primary coverage of participants, duties, SB 544*, AB 132

      Nevada Insurance Code, compliance required, exceptions, SB 544†, AB 132

      Officers, appointment, SB 547**

      Retirees’ Health and Welfare Benefits Fund, State, duties, SB 547**

      Retirement Benefits Investment Fund, deposits, SB 457**

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM

      Plans, oversight Committee authorized to select only one, immunity, AB 612**

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT

      Benefits or allowances, legislative pledge regarding increases absent adequate funding, AB 319

      Group insurance for retired employees (See INSURANCE)

      Legislative Counsel Bureau employees, treatment of certain overtime hours for retirement purposes, AB 319**, AB 593**

      Police officers and firefighters

             Disability retirement options, SB 156

             Early retirement, eligibility of police officers, SB 287

             Police and Firefighters’ Retirement Fund

                   Appropriation, SB 287

                   State park rangers, enrollment, appropriation, SB 287**

             Taxicab Authority employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Transportation Services Authority employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Public Employees’ Retirement Fund, sources, SB 457†, AB 167, AJR 8

      Purchase of service credit

             Agencies reducing number of employees, requirements, AB 119

             Health and Human Resources, Department of, appropriation, SB 335

             School districts

                   Funding, AB 627**

                   Grants to districts, use to purchase credit for certain teachers, SB 305

                   Requirement removed, payments in lieu, AB 563†, AB 565, AB 568, AB 590

      Unfunded accrued liability of State, expenditures to reduce exempted from limitation on proposed expenditures, AB 196

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT BOARD

      Administrative Assistant renamed Administrative Services Coordinator, SB 183**

      Legislators’ Retirement System, appropriation, AB 628**

      Local government retirement benefits, duties, SB 457**

      Police officers eligible for early retirement, certain duties removed, SB 287

      Retirement Benefits Investment Fund, Board of Trustees, duties, SB 457**

PUBLIC GUARDIANS

      Attorney, qualifications for retention by public guardian, SB 157*

      Claims against ward’s estate for services rendered, SB 157*

      County officers generally (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Deposit of money received by guardian, SB 157*

      Deputies, appointment, duties, SB 157*

      District attorneys, assistance, SB 157*

      Expenses, advancements and reimbursements, SB 157*

      Investigations, powers, licensure as private investigator unnecessary, SB 157*

      Legislative study concerning guardianships for adults, SCR 4

      Neighboring counties, contracts for services of public guardians, SB 157*

      Office of public guardian, establishment required, SB 157*

      Petitions for appointment, requirements, SB 157*

      Private professional guardians, contracts to serve as public guardians, SB 157*

      Qualifications of persons for whom guardian may be appointed, SB 157*

      Reports and budgets, regulations, SB 157*

      Temporary guardians, filing of accounting and report, SB 157*

PUBLIC HAZARDS

      Judicial public records, sealing, AB 519

PUBLIC LANDS

      Cities or counties, sale procedure, AB 462**

      Federal lands

             Leases, distribution of revenue received by State, SB 539

             Off-road vehicle trails, support for designation expressed, SJR 10

             Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act

                   Affordable housing, purchase of land for, AB 439*

                   Counties, authority to apply for and accept certain land rights, AB 139**

                   State parks, urging authorization to use money for, AJR 9

      Livestock grazing or watering

             Award of costs and fees in equitable actions, SB 272

             Disapproval of certain civil actions expressed, SJR 12

      Rural Land Use Planner, appropriation for salary and expenses, SB 484

      State lands

             Fort Mohave Valley, transfer of lands to Clark County, SB 301**

             Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, applicability of laws, SB 509

             Management system, appropriation, AB 206**

             Sales, procedure, AB 462**

             Sierra Fire Protection District, transfer of parcel to, AB 22**

             Supreme Court property, administration and control, AB 572

             Washoe County, transfer of parcel to, AB 22**

      Wildland fire suppression (See FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION)

PUBLIC OFFICES AND OFFICERS

      Actions against (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

      City officers (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      County officers (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Discrimination based on inability to converse in language other than English prohibited, SB 325

      District officers (See DISTRICTS)

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Former officer or employee, acceptance of employment with certain business, prohibition, SB 307*, SB 393†, SB 495

      Identity theft by

             Penalty for multiple violations or certain financial loss, SB 155, AB 428*

             Victim authorized to bring action for damages, AB 114*

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

      Legal defense funds, requirements for establishment, contributions limited, reports, penalties, SB 425**, AB 605

      State officers (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Town officers (See TOWNS)

PUBLIC RECORDS

      Advocacy concerning ballot questions, reports of compensation of petition circulators, AB 604**

      Attorney General, determinations regarding representation of Legislators or Executive Department, SB 89

      Child abuse or neglect resulting in fatality, reports, AB 263

      Confidential books and records

             Inspection and copying, SB 123*

             Judicial or administrative proceedings, burden of proving confidentiality, SB 123*

             Waiver of claim of confidentiality, effect, SB 123

      Contractors, statistical data regarding complaints against, SB 279

      County hospitals, purchasing records, AB 60

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about deceased or incapacitated person, AB 600**

      Digital records and electronic information collected by government agencies, study of shared archive, SB 131

      District courts, procedures for sealing judicial records, AB 519

      Employee leasing companies, industrial insurance records, AB 419, AB 496**

      English language, requirements for state records, SB 325

      Executive Department lobbyists, activity reports, AB 142

      Growth control ordinances adopted by counties, anticipated revenue plans, AB 291

      Initiative petitions, signatures and documents, AB 604**, AB 606

      Inspection of books or records, duties of agencies regarding requests, SB 123*

      Legislative declaration, SB 123*

      Lobbyists who lobby local elected officers, reports by, AB 335

      Mortgage Lending, Commissioner of, AB 332

      Nongovernmental entities performing certain functions for governmental entities, inspection of records, SB 123

      Personal information submitted to agencies, confidentiality, liability, AB 600*

      Referendum petitions, signatures and documents, AB 604**, AB 606

      State business license, reports of number of licensees’ employees, SB 102

      Tax abatement, audit reports of certain businesses, SB 437**, AB 186**

      Veterans interred in cemeteries in State, register, AB 134

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Anhydrous Ammonia Additive Advisory Committee, duties, AB 150

      Bicycle helmets, safety standards, consultation and designation, SB 207

      Carriers, notice requirements for examination of records, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Computerized interoperative system for information, funding, AB 30**

      Concealed firearm permits, duties, SB 237*

      Correctional facilities, personnel training for, consultations, AB 361

      Crimes Against Older Persons, Repository for Information Concerning, creation, duties, AB 226**

      Director, duties regarding Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

      Domestic violence, duties, SB 202*, AB 52

      Emergency Management, Division of (See also EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

             Computer equipment, ID cards and door lock system, appropriation, SB 555**

      Homeland security, authority to inspect certain documents, SB 106**

      Impaired Driving, Fund for Programs Relating to, creation, administration, SB 45

      Investigation Division

             Appropriations, SB 555**

             Investigators and agents (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

                   Private investigators’ laws, applicability, SB 410

             Transportation Services Authority employees, investigation of complaints against, SB 393

             Vehicles, designation as authorized emergency vehicles, AB 29

      Justice Assistance Grant Trust Account, duties, AB 165**

      Methamphetamine

             Advisory committee to study use, representation, SCR 8

             Precursors, duties, receipt of reports, AB 148**, AB 150

      Nevada Highway Patrol Division (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Occupational disease benefits, police officer defined for purposes of, AB 89

      Parole and Probation, Division of

             Chief, member of criminal records study committee, SB 389†, SCR 22

             Computers, appropriation, SB 555**

             Evaluation by Advisory Commission on Sentencing, AB 508**

             Genetic marker testing, funding, AB 99

             Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

             Office equipment, appropriation, SB 555

             Officers (See PAROLE AND PROBATION OFFICERS)

             Presentence investigation reports and assessments, study, AB 628**

             Sex offenders, costs of lifetime supervision, appropriation, SB 471*

             Transitional housing facilities, regulation, SB 421

             Vehicles

                   Appropriation for purchase, SB 471**

                   Designation as authorized emergency vehicles, AB 29

                   Electronic device for entry into gated community, appropriation, SB 33

      Peace officer training concerning diabetes or epilepsy, duties, AB 497*

      Records and Technology Division, creation, duties, SB 38**

      Special events, provision of services for traffic control, AB 497**

      State Fire Marshal Division (See FIRE MARSHAL, STATE)

      Training Division, appropriation for furniture and equipment, SB 555**

PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS

      Clark County

             Benches, shelters and transit stops, construction and installation, SB 417**

             Private operators, accident reports to Legislature, SB 482

      Legislative study of long-range alternatives in Las Vegas, SCR 43

      Regional transportation commissions, duty to minimize impact of street and highway projects on systems, SB 350

      Rural areas, appropriation for certain programs, AB 467, AB 629**

      Vandalism, penalties, AB 14*

PUBLIC UTILITIES

      Assessments, fees for delinquencies, AB 27**

      Call before you dig, requirements, court actions, SB 396*

      Construction of utility facilities

             Electric generating plants and facilities, applicability of laws, SB 27, SB 95**, SB 427, SB 437†, AB 184, AB 341

             Nonprofit or cooperative entities, exemption from laws, SB 111**

      Ditch or flume companies, exclusion from regulation as utility, SB 95**

      Drivers, exemption from hours-of-service limitations during emergency, SB 300*

      Electric utilities

             Deferred accounting, use, SB 437**, AB 7**

             Demonstration programs, duties, SB 27, SB 437*, AB 178*, AB 186**

             Emergencies threatening public safety, duties, AB 524

             Greenhouse gas emissions, reports, statewide registry, SB 422**

             Irrigation pumps

                   Alternative sellers, authority to purchase electricity from, provision of distribution service by certain utilities, AB 284

                   Maximum rate for interruptible electric service, AB 144*

             Net metering systems

                   Authorization from utilities, procedures, SB 427, SB 437†, AB 178**

                   Legislative declaration, AB 178**

                   Location of system on customer-generator’s premises, SB 427, AB 184

                   Maximum generating capacity, SB 427, SB 437†, AB 178**, AB 184, AB 341

                   School districts, use, SB 27

                   Solar energy systems, participation, SB 427, SB 437**

                   Tariff and standard net metering contract, SB 437†, AB 178**

                   Value of electricity generated, determination, SB 427, SB 437†, AB 178**

                   Waterpower energy systems, participation, SB 427, SB 437*

                   Wind energy systems, participation, SB 427, SB 437*, AB 178*

             Portfolio standards

                   Energy credits, calculation, SB 427, SB 437**, AB 178**, AB 260

                   Energy efficiency measure defined, SB 437**, AB 1*

                   Geothermal energy system included as renewable energy system, AB 1**

                   Increase in standards, SB 427

                   New projects, notices, approval of contracts, penalty for failure to provide economic benefits, AB 186

                   Providers of new electric resources, compliance, AB 1**, AB 260

                   Tires, system deriving electricity from tires as renewable energy system, SB 114

             Property tax abatement for facilities generating electricity from geothermal energy, AB 277

             Rates

                   Deferred energy accounting adjustment applications, filing, SB 437**

                   General rate applications, filing, statement of future changes, AB 103**

                   Quarterly rate adjustments, requirements, notice to customers, SB 437**

             Reliability of service, plans to increase, duties, reports, penalties, AB 524

             Supply or demand, plans to increase or decrease

                   Energy efficiency program, inclusion, SB 437**

                   Time limit for hearings and certain orders, SB 95**

      Energy conservation, Legislative findings, SB 437**

      Fees charged by local governments

             LP gas utilities, exemption from limitations, SB 145**

             Reduction, prospective elimination, SB 246

             Telecommunication providers, AB 518**

             Video service providers, AB 526**

      Financing statements, filing requirements, SB 483*

      Jury selection in Clark County, utility to provide customer lists for use in, AB 43**

      Low-income energy conservation programs, SB 437*, AB 341

      Natural gas utilities

             Deferred accounting to recover costs of purchased fuel, burden of proof as to reasonableness of purchase, AB 7**

             Emergencies threatening public safety, duties, AB 524

             Energy conservation, programs to remove financial disincentives discouraging support by utilities, SB 437**

             General rate applications, filing, statement of future changes, AB 103**

      Overhead facilities

             Ordinance mandating conversion of electric lines to underground facilities authorized, AB 545

             Rate adjustment to recover costs of conversion to underground facilities, AB 473, AB 545

      Price gouging during emergency deemed deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Radio or broadcasting companies providing common or contract services, exclusion from regulation as utility, SB 95**

      Railroads (See RAILROADS)

      Sewage disposal companies (See SEWER SYSTEMS)

      Streets vacated by city or county, notice, conveyance of easements, AB 120**

      Telephone (See TELEPHONE)

      Television (See TELEVISION)

      Tunnel companies, exclusion from regulation as utility, SB 95**

      Violations, administrative fines, AB 27**

      Water companies (See WATER SYSTEMS)

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA

      Administrative fines, imposition, collection and deposit, AB 27**

      Electric utilities

             Energy efficiency plan for residential customers, duties, SB 437**

             Plans to achieve increase in reliability, duties, receipt of reports, AB 524

             System of portfolio energy credits, duties, AB 178**, AB 186†, AB 260

             Tariff and standard net metering contract, duties, SB 437†, AB 178**

             Time limit for hearings and certain orders regarding plans to increase supply or decrease demand, SB 95**

      Emergencies threatening public safety, regulations, AB 524

      Employees

             Motor carrier permits, vendors, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Peace officer powers, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Former commissioners, appearance before Commission on behalf of or employment by regulated utility, prohibition, SB 495

      Irrigation pumps, purchase of electricity from alternative sellers, duties, AB 284

      Natural gas utilities, duties regarding energy conservation, SB 437**

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, representation, SB 487*

      Overhead facilities, rate change to recover cost of conversion, duties, AB 473

      Railroads

             Crossing changes, hearings made discretionary, SB 95**

             Homeland security, duties, reports, AB 340

             Remote control locomotives, notices concerning, use, AB 340

      Renewable energy incentive and demonstration programs, duties, SB 427, SB 437**, AB 178**, AB 186**

      Reports to Legislature, duties, AB 103**

      Subsurface installations, reports concerning excavation or demolition, SB 396*

      Telecommunication providers, duties, receipt of reports, AB 518**

      Transportation Hearing Commissioner, appointment, duties, SB 68, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Transportation services, powers, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Video service providers, duties, AB 526**

      Water or sewage disposal services utilities, duties, SB 86**

PUBLIC WORKS

      Baseball stadiums, certain projects exempt from laws, SB 203**

      Bids

             Confidentiality of documents used in preparation of bid, SB 387**

             Electronic submission of documents, SB 387**

             Requirements, determinations, SB 437

             Revised bids, negotiations to obtain in certain circumstances, SB 507

      Construction manager as agent, contracts for oversight of construction project authorized, SB 201*

      Construction manager at risk, contracts for preconstruction and construction of project authorized, SB 201*

      Contractors

             Certificates of eligibility for preference in bidding

                   Enhanced certificates of eligibility, qualifications, AB 140

                   Expiration date, reapplication, SB 256

             Interest on amounts withheld from progress payments, rate, AB 585**

             Nonresident contractors, inverse preference in award of contracts, SB 256

             Temporary disqualifications, notices, AB 218

      Definition, SB 509

      Demographics of persons employed on certain projects, reports, meetings, withholdings for failure to comply, AB 219

      Design-build teams, factors for selection, SB 256, AB 140

      Design or construction of project, change in scope, authority of Board, SB 387**

      Energy and environmental design requirements for public buildings

             Analysis of conservation measures and alternative energy use, SB 437†, AB 184, AB 341, AB 621**

             Green Building Rating System

                   Certification, SB 437

                   Standards and ratings, AB 295, AB 621**

             Renewable energy incentive and demonstration programs, participation, SB 427, SB 437**, AB 178*

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, applicability of laws, SB 163*, SB 512

      Legislative Advisory Committee on Public Works, creation, AB 12

      Local governments, constructability review required for certain projects, SB 201*

      Offenses, definition, reports, administrative penalties, AB 218

      Prevailing wages

             Applicability of laws, SB 509, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

             Penalties for failure to pay, AB 218

      Privatization of management and inspection, pilot program, SB 387**, AB 12

      Public buildings generally (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Redevelopment areas, certain projects exempt from laws, SB 234

      Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, contracts

             Bidding preferences, SB 256, AB 140

             Exemption from public works laws, SB 117**

      State Public Works Department, creation, AB 12

      Toll roads and bridges, certain projects exempt from laws, AB 417, AB 583

      Traffic signals, construction procedures, SB 199

      Veterans, preferences, AB 486

PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, STATE

      Abolished, duties transferred, AB 12

      Boulder City Veterans’ Home, duties, AB 607**

      Capital improvement projects

             General appropriation, SB 578**

             Recommendations, order of expenditure of money received, SB 387**

      Composition, SB 387**, AB 12

      Contracts for services, authority, SB 387**

      Design or construction of project, change in scope, authority, SB 387**

      Ely State Prison, appropriation, SB 193**

      Governor, designation as Chairman, duties, AB 12

      Grant Sawyer Office Building, appropriation, SB 193**

      Interim Finance Committee, approval of certain actions, SB 387**

      Legislative Branch, use of services of Board, AB 593**

      Manager

             Appointment, AB 12

             Authority, SB 387**

             Compliance and code enforcement, deputy manager for, appointment, SB 387**

             Governor to approve Manager and deputy managers, SB 387**

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase improvements, authority, SB 163*

             Monthly reports, duties, SB 387**

      Nevada State College nursing facility, appropriation, AB 474

      Nevada System of Higher Education, duties removed, AB 355

      Per diem and travel expenses, SB 387**

      Prisons, appropriation for design of housing units, SB 190**

      Privatization of management and inspection, pilot program, duties, SB 387**

      Reports to Budget Division and Legislature, AB 12

      School buildings and facilities, duties, SB 499**, SB 551, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Supreme Court, duties, AB 572

      Unreinforced masonry buildings, duties, AB 326††

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, STATE

      Creation, AB 12

PURCHASING DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

PURCHASING, PUBLIC (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING; STATE PURCHASING)

PYRAMID LAKE

      Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway, property owners encouraged to grant easements across or access to land, SB 132

                                                                    Q

QUALIFIED INTERMEDIARIES FOR TAX-DEFERRED EXCHANGES OF PROPERTY

      Change of name or address, notice to Real Estate Division, AB 366

      Exchange facilitators, licensure and regulation, SB 476**

      Registration renewals, procedures, fees, AB 365**

                                                                     R

RACKETEERING, CRIMES RELATED TO

      Fraudulent transactions with similar pattern, intent or victim, AB 521

      Property, transport, provision or transactions involving, AB 521

RADAR GUNS

      Authorized use, AB 380**

      Common-interest communities, prohibited uses, SB 436, AB 396††

RADIO

      800 MHz radio system, appropriation for sites and enhancements, AB 200**

      Commercial mobile radio service, regulation, AB 518**

      Common or contract services, removal from regulation as public utility, SB 95**

      EMS radio system

             Repairs, appropriation, AB 549**

             Study of replacement, appropriation, AB 206**

      Gaming Control Board, State, appropriation for radio equipment, AB 202**

      Prisons and prisoners, unlawful acts, AB 106**

      Public broadcasting organizations, appropriation, SB 290, AB 270

      School districts, expenditures for equipment, AB 563†, AB 565

      VHF radio system

             Dismantling, abandonment, sale or movement restricted, SB 260, SB 365

             Study, appropriation, SB 260

             Transfer to Department of Transportation, SB 365

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

RAILROADS

      Assessments, fees for delinquencies, AB 27**

      Car companies removed from regulation as public utility, SB 95**

      Crossing changes, hearings by Commission made discretionary, SB 95**

      Employees

             Reports of security violations, retaliation prohibited, AB 340

             Training and background check requirements, AB 340

      Hazardous cargo, duties, AB 340

      Nevada Northern Railway Museum, appropriation, SB 213

      Remote control locomotive, use, notification of labor organization, AB 340

      Risk assessment and protection programs, development, confidentiality, AB 340

      Signs, marker and flagging systems, requirements, AB 340

      State Railroad Museum, appropriation, AB 551**

      V & T Railway, appropriation for reconstruction, AB 213

      Vandalism, penalties, AB 14*

      Violations, administrative fines, AB 27**

RANCHERS (See AGRICULTURE)

RAPE (See SEXUAL ASSAULT)

RAPE CRISIS CENTER

      Child Assault Prevention Program, appropriation, SB 278, SB 579**

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

      Continuing education standards, duties, SB 437

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Residency requirements for members, SB 120

      Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

REAL ESTATE DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

REAL ESTATE LICENSEES

      Brokerage agreements

             Definitions, SB 69**

             Duties of licensees, SB 69**, SB 258

             Negotiation or communication with client while agreement in force, SB 69**

             Presentation of offers, waiver by client of licensee’s duties, SB 69**

      Collection agency laws, applicability, SB 537

      Complaints against, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

      Crimes, notice to Division of conviction of certain crimes, AB 562*

      Deferred deposit loans, short-term loans, title loans and check-cashing services, applicability of laws, SB 537

      Disciplinary action, SB 69**, AB 562*

      Disclosure of certain information relating to property, requirements, SB 258

      Duties owed by licensee to party to real estate transaction, SB 69**, SB 258

      Energy consumption of residential property, disclosures regarding, SB 437*

      License or permit renewals, procedures, fees, AB 365**

      Pest control, prohibited acts in real estate transactions, AB 228

      Tax delinquent property, agreements to locate, deliver or recover, licensure as realtor required, SB 375

      Trust company laws, applicability, SB 537

      Violations, civil penalties, AB 562*

REAL ESTATES APPRAISERS (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

REAL PROPERTY

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Appraisers (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

      Assignment of Rents Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 168*

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building officials (See BUILDING OFFICIALS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Common-interest community, factors in determining, AB 396††

      Contractors, fiduciary duty to certain property owners, SB 358

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Disclaimer of Property Interests Act of 1999, Uniform, adoption, SB 44*

      Disclosures relating to sales of real property, SB 258, SB 437*

      Eminent domain (See EMINENT DOMAIN)

      Exchange facilitators, licensure and regulation, SB 476**

      Foreclosure (See FORECLOSURE)

      Government property, procedures regarding sale or lease, AB 462**

      Grazing districts, fencing of private land by developers required, SB 433

      Impact fees (See IMPACT FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT)

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Open-space land (See OPEN-SPACE LAND)

      Pest control, prohibited acts, AB 228*

      Public lands (See PUBLIC LANDS)

      Realtors (See REAL ESTATE LICENSEES)

      Residential construction tax (See RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX)

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Taxation (See PROPERTY TAXES)

      Trespass warning, requirements, AB 227*

      Washoe County Fair and Recreation Board, powers, SB 162

      Zoning (See ZONING)

REAL PROPERTY ELECTRONIC RECORDING ACT, UNIFORM

      Adoption, SB 88*

REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAXES

      Appeals, procedure relating to closed hearings, SB 448, AB 433**

      Attainable housing, use of tax proceeds for development, AB 255

      Exemptions

             Business entities, transfers involving, SB 154**

             Water rights, certain transfers to or from water utilities, SB 273

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Local governments, property owned outside of government’s geographic boundaries, payments in lieu of taxes, AB 441

      Washoe County, rate increase, use of additional proceeds, SB 141, SB 154

RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

      Elections generally (See ELECTIONS)

      Petitions, misconduct in signing or filing, penalties, SB 78*

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

RECEIVERS

      Delinquent insurers, duties of receivers, AB 161*

RECKLESS DRIVING (See also TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Penalties, SB 43*, SB 394

RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS

      Assignment of rents, SB 168*

      Deputy sheriffs, recording of oath and appointment, AB 139**

      Fees

             Nonstandard documents, SB 369*

             Refund or deposit of excess fees, AB 139**

      Homestead declaration, SB 369*

      Judgment creditors, requirements for recording judgment or decree, AB 600**

      Notaries public, fee for filing and recording of bonds, SB 131**

      Real Property Electronic Recording Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 88*

RECREATION AREAS (See also PARKS; STATE PARKS)

      Clark County, authority to sell naming rights to certain facilities, SB 497**

      Duties of users and operators of certain areas, penalties for violations, SB 195**

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds, SB 74**

      Plan for recreational use of land in State, development, SB 376, SB 579**

      Reno, special license plates for support of recreation facilities, AB 297**

      Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway, property owners encouraged to grant easements or access to land, SB 132

      Trails, liability of property owners or trailbuilding organizations limited, SB 132*

      Truckee River projects, reversion of prior appropriation extended, report, SB 203**, SB 454**

      Vehicle recreation areas (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES)

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

      Off-road vehicle parks (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES)

      Room tax, time limit for imposition upon same paying guest, exception, AB 378

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

      Bicycles (See BICYCLES)

      Idling time of certain vehicles, restrictions, penalties for violations, AB 173

      Justifiable homicide, killing in defense of vehicle or person in vehicle, AB 398

      Motorcycles (See MOTORCYCLES)

      Off-road vehicles (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES)

      Vehicles generally (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

RECYCLING

      Blind Center of Nevada, appropriation for recycling program, AB 471

      Clark County, pilot program to collect and separate recyclable material, AB 178*

      University System, solid waste research and development programs, SB 331**

RED ROCK CANYON NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA

      State Route 159, certain oversized vehicles prohibited from using, SB 128*

REFERENDUM PETITIONS

      Advocacy concerning ballot questions (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Affidavits, requirements, AB 604**, SJR 1‡, SJR 3

      Amendments, filing of revised petition, effect, AB 322*

      Arguments for or against, appeal of rejection of statements, AB 516*

      Ballot Review Board, creation, duties, AB 606

      Certification of description for accuracy, AB 604

      Challenges to petition

             Effect of successful challenge regarding description, AB 322*

             Single subject rule, violation as basis for challenge, AB 322*

             Time for filing complaints regarding description, SB 230*

      Description of anticipated financial effect, requirements, AB 604**

      Filing

             Penalties for misconduct, SB 78*

             Revised petitions, AB 322*

             Verification of documents, submission to county clerks, AB 517**

      Legislative Counsel, authority to make technical suggestions, AB 604**

      Legislative study of elections, ACR 31

      Petition circulators

             Compensation, restrictions, disclosures, AB 604**, AB 606

             List of registered voters and maps, receipt, duties, SB 549

             Misrepresentation or other fraudulent behavior, effect, SB 78*, AB 606

             Reports of campaign contributions and expenditures, duty removed, AB 604**

             Residency requirements, AB 606

             Threatening or intimidating, prohibition, remedies for violations, SB 489

             Writing in assembly district for registered voter prohibited, SB 549

      Public hearings on statewide referenda required, AB 604

      Public inspection of documents, AB 604**, AB 606

      Signatures

             Amendments to petitions, effect, AB 322*

             Compensation for signing petition prohibited, SB 78*, AB 604**

             Misconduct in signing, penalties, SB 78*

             Misrepresentation or other fraudulent behavior, effect, AB 606

             Number required, time of determination, SB 549†, AJR 8 of the 73rd Session, AJR 1 of the 22nd Special Session

             Printed name to be included with signature, SB 230*

REGIONAL FACILITIES FOR DETENTION OF CHILDREN (See JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES)

REGIONAL PLANNING (See also LAND USE PLANNING)

      Clark County regional planning coalition

             Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

             Elimination, replacement by regional planning commission, AB 527

      Military installations, considerations, SB 269*

      Washoe County

             Annexation, duties, AB 160, AB 513

             Truckee Meadows Regional Plan, study of available water resources, SB 487

REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, STATEWIDE COUNCIL FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE

      Appropriation, AB 553

      Educational administrators, training opportunities, funding, AB 627**

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS

      Benches, shelters and transit stops in Clark County, duties, SB 417**

      Street and highway projects, duty to minimize impact on traffic, SB 350

      Toll roads and bridges, construction and operation, SB 392†, AB 417, AB 583

REGISTERED AGENTS (See also RESIDENT AGENTS)

      Model Registered Agents Act, adoption, SB 242**

REGULATIONS (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE; specific agencies)

REHABILITATION DIVISION (See EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

RELATIVES (See GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN; KINDRED AND NEXT OF KIN; PARENT AND CHILD)

RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS

      Funerals, restrictions on demonstrations at or near location, AB 159

      Solar Energy Systems Incentive Program, participation, SB 437**

      Vandalism, penalty, AB 14*

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS (See CORPORATIONS SOLE; NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

RENEWABLE ENERGY

      Biomass energy, use and tax credits urged, SJR 11

      Building codes and zoning regulations, amendment to allow use of renewable resources required, AB 184

      Clark County, pilot program to collect and separate recyclable material, AB 178*

      Electric utilities, portfolio standards (See PUBLIC UTILITIES—Electric utilities)

      Geothermal energy (See GEOTHERMAL ENERGY)

      Green buildings (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

      Incentive programs, creation, participation, SB 427, SB 437**

      Investment of money in renewable energy industry and support for training programs for employees, AB 186

      Motor vehicles, study of availability and development of renewable fuel, SCR 30

      Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization, appropriation, SB 560, SB 579**

      Nevada System of Higher Education

             Energy research and geothermal system, appropriation, SB 331

             Solid waste research and development programs, SB 331**

      Property tax abatement for generating electricity from renewable energy, AB 277

      School Pilot Program, creation, SB 437**

      Solar energy (See SOLAR ENERGY)

      Waterpower (See WATERPOWER)

      Wind energy (See WIND ENERGY)

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION, TASK FORCE FOR

      Composition, terms of office, AB 178**, AB 222, AB 341

      Incentive and demonstration programs, duties, SB 427, SB 437**

      Office of Energy, Task Force part of, AB 222, AB 341

      Renewable energy industry, duties, AB 186

      Wind Energy Systems Demonstration Program, duties, AB 178**

RENO, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Affordable housing, powers and duties, AB 409, AB 439*, AB 527

      Charter amendments

             City attorney, appointment, removal, AB 570

             Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, SB 13

             Telecommunication service, franchise, AB 518**

      General improvement district, mandatory creation, annexation of territory, AB 513

      Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, appropriation, SB 424, AB 553

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, creation, SB 487

      Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (See AIRPORT AUTHORITIES)

      Special license plates for support of recreation facilities, AB 297**

      Western Regional Water Commission, creation, SB 487*

RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

      Chief administrative officer on Commission on Tourism, voting rights, AB 101**

      Events and facilities, authority, SB 218

      Livestock Events Center, appropriation for renovation, SB 176

      Museums, grants from room tax proceeds, duties, AB 177

      Real estate transactions, powers, SB 162

      Truckee River projects, reversion of prior appropriation extended, report, SB 203**, SB 454**

      Washoe County Schools Construction and Revitalization Advisory Committee, appointment, SB 154**

RENT (See LANDLORD AND TENANT; MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

RENTAL CARS

      Fees for lease of vehicles

             Additional authorized drivers, AB 595**

             Interest rate for overpayments or refunds, SB 504**

             Legislative study, SCR 42

             Recovery surcharge fees, imposition required, use of certain proceeds for highway projects, AB 595**

             Waiver of damages, AB 595**

             Washoe County, use of certain local fees, SB 203**

      Impoundment of rental vehicles, liability of registered owner, SB 107

      Lessors, display of licenses and signs, SB 452**

REPRIEVE

      Death penalty, stay of execution, AB 192**

RESEARCH DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

RESIDENT AGENTS

      Certification and regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

      Corporate records, duties, SB 242**, SB 317

      Elections, advocacy regarding ballot questions, requirements, AB 604**

      Foreign trust companies, SB 537

      Loan businesses, duties of certain agents, SB 242**

      Model Registered Agents Act, adoption, SB 242**

      Physical address, requirements, SB 242**, SB 317

      Redesignated registered agent, SB 242**, SB 317

      Resignation statements, filing fee, SB 242**

      State Board of Registered Agents, creation, SB 317

      Trust company laws, applicability, SB 537

RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT

      Credits on term of confinement, increase, AB 510**

      DUI, third offense, conditions for participation in substance abuse treatment program, SB 277**

      Eligibility, AB 510**

      Regulation by Board of State Prison Commissioners, AB 416

      Sex offenders, electronic monitoring for offenses against children required, penalty for removal of device, SB 232, SB 471*, AB 405

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Creation, duties, SB 553

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Neighborhood parks, use of proceeds for maintenance, SB 138, SB 497

      Rate, cap eliminated, SB 138

      Washoe County, imposition, use of additional proceeds, SB 141

RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS

      Construction defect involving nonresidential construction, procedure in action against designer, SB 243*

      Firms, filing of documents with Secretary of State, AB 25**, AB 26**

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS

      Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation of certain persons, effect, AB 68**

      Administrators (See LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR)

      Employees, training requirements, AB 108

      Home and community-based services waiver, certification requirements, AB 255

      Medicaid or Medicare, violations or criminal acts, effect, SB 529**, AB 68**

      Minimum distance between in populous counties, requirements, AB 463*

      Registry of information regarding, contents, availability, AB 463*

      Rezoning, zone variance or special use permit, requirements for, AB 463*

RESIDENTS AND RESIDENCY

      Aged persons, qualification for reduced hunting or fishing license fees, AB 343

      Initiative or referendum petitions, requirements to gather signatures, AB 606

      Nevada System of Higher Education

             Bona fide resident defined, SB 52, SB 415

             Governor Guinn Millennium Loan, eligibility, AB 465

             Millennium scholarships, eligibility, SB 52, SB 415, AB 351, AB 434

      Sex offenders, location of residence, SB 232, SB 354*, SB 421, SB 471*

      Voting, qualifications, SJR 3‡, AJR 10 of the 73rd Session

RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS

      American Culinary Federation High Sierra Chefs Day designated, SCR 26

      American Heart Month recognized, SCR 2

      Armed Forces, Nevadans killed in the Global War on Terrorism honored, ACR 15

      Army and Navy Academy, presentation of State Flag commemorated, SR 5

      Arts education in public schools, importance recognized, SCR 32

      Automobile Theft  Advisory Commission, Southern Nevada, creation urged, ACR 36

      Basque Studies Center, UNR, 40th anniversary commemorated, ACR 28

      Biomass energy, use and tax credits urged, SJR 11

      Career and Technical Education Month, designation, ACR 7

      Career and technical education programs, expansion of high school programs for college credit urged, ACR 6

      Children qualifying for Medicaid or Nevada Check Up Program, Governor urged to provide assistance in identifying and enrolling, SJR 6

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, Governor and Congress urged to ensure timely reauthorization, SJR 6

      Children’s Miracle Network and children’s hospitals, support urged, SCR 29

      Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Department of Health and Human Services urged to take certain actions, ACR 29

      Commendations

             Assembly support staff, AR 10

             Cimarron-Memorial High School robotics team, ACR 27

             Dunbar, Tad, SCR 33

             E Clampus Vitus, SCR 6

             Forestry, Division of, SCR 36

             Frei III, Dr. Emil, SCR 7

             Galena High School boys’ basketball team, ACR 23

             Gaming employees, ACR 20

             Girl Scouts, ACR 18

             Hanley, Father Jerry, SCR 20

             Hettrick, Assemblyman Lynn C., ACR 22

             Jean Ford Democracy Award recipients Destiny Carroll, Hannah Low, Judith Simpson and Senator Dina Titus, SCR 19

             Malachowski, Major Nicole, ACR 13

             Matta, Richard, ACR 19

             Morgan, Dean Richard J., SCR 46

             National Pony Express Association, Nevada Division, ACR 21

             Perkins, Assemblyman Richard D., ACR 10

             Prudential Spirit of Community Award honoree Mollie Singer, AR 14

             Richardson, Laurie, AR 15

             Snyder, John, SCR 35

             University of Nevada, Reno, men’s basketball team, SCR 38

      Constitutional amendments (See CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA)

      Cummings, Matthew, recognized as Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Child for Nevada, SCR 29

      E Clampus Vitus Day, designation, SCR 6

      Economic development and urban renewal in certain areas urged, ACR 9

      Elections, authority to redistrict between censuses urged, AJR 11

      Emergency preparedness, disaster readiness for families urged, ACR 25

      Energy production, availability of additional offshore areas urged, SJR 8

      Gaming in Nevada, 75th anniversary commemorated, ACR 20

      Go Red for Women Day supported, SCR 2

      Groundwater resources, statewide information system urged, SCR 11

      Hemophilia Awareness Month designated, SCR 37

      High Desert State Prison projects, approval of changes, ACR 12

      Homeless persons, awareness days designated, ACR 4‡, ACR 5

      Kick Butts Day in Nevada designated, ACR 17

      Legislative Counsel Bureau employees, administrative leave, ACR 2

      Legislature (See LEGISLATURE)

      Livestock grazing on public land, disapproval of certain civil actions, SJR 12

      Medicare, Congress urged to lower age of eligibility, SJR 14

      Memorials

             Aduja, Peter, SCR 28

             Cashman, James, Jr., SCR 24

             McBride, Donald G., SCR 5

             McComb, Karla Joann, SCR 12

             Miller, Maya, ACR 11

             Parraguirre, Judge Paul C., SCR 25

             Roberts, Aggie, SCR 16

             Tiberti, Jelindo Angelo, SCR 23

             Triggs, Assemblyman Vincent Lovell, SCR 34

             Whitney, Pastor Nathaniel, Sr., ACR 26

             Winters, JohnD Nevers, SCR 31

             Wood, Assemblyman James E., SCR 21

             Wynn, Reverend Willie J., SR 4

      Motor vehicle manufacturers, sharing of service and diagnostic information with independent garages encouraged, SCR 48

      Motor Vehicles, Department of

            Dedication of building in honor of Assemblyman Paul May urged, SCR 17

             Driving schools, tiered classification system urged, SCR 40

      Music education in public schools, importance recognized, SCR 32

      Nellis Dunes, transfer to Clark County for vehicle recreation park urged, SJR 18

      Nutrition education, collaboration among state agencies urged, SCR 27

      Off-road vehicle trails, support for designation expressed, SJR 10

      Participatory Democracy Day designated, SCR 19

      Physicians, passage of Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act urged, SJR 17

      Public schools, preservation and expansion of time allotted for physical education, physical activity and recess urged, SCR 9

      Read Across America Day recognized and reading encouraged, ACR 8

      REAL ID Act, repeal urged, SJR 5, AJR 6

      Ronald Reagan Day declared, SCR 1

      Rural areas, local governments urged to develop new businesses and industries suitable for available water resources, SCR 11

      Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act, authorization to use certain money for state parks urged, AJR 9

      Stroke, support for Power to End Stroke campaign urged, SCR 39

      Tahoe Science Consortium, support for Consortium expressed, SCR 3

      Taiwan (See TAIWAN)

      Tissue and Organ Donor Day designated, ACR 3

      Trade agreements, fast track approval of international agreements, reevaluation urged, AJR 10

      UPS, centennial commemorated and contributions to Nevada recognized, SCR 13

      Vocational rehabilitation programs, support expressed, SCR 18

      Wildland fire suppression, additional funding urged, SJR 13‡, AJR 7

      World AIDS Day recognized, SCR 44

      Yerington, centennial commemorated, ACR 14

RESPIRATORY CARE, PRACTITIONERS OF

      Bills, time for submission to patient, SB 280, AB 40

      Board (See MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF)

      Discipline or denial of license, grounds, AB 385*

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, AB 468*

      Study of licensure, education and training, SB 171†, SB 221, SB 310**, AB 484

      Workforce development and incentives, appropriation, SB 221

RESPITE CARE

      Aging Services Division, appropriation for respite care grant program, AB 457

      Mentally ill persons, pilot program for families of, appropriation, AB 394

RESTITUTION

      Centers for restitution, provisions repealed, AB 510

      Check-cashing service, deferred deposit loan, short-term loan and title loan licensees, violations, SB 537

      Collection agencies, violations, SB 537

      Community service (See COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PENALTY OR RESTITUTION)

      Credit unions, violations, SB 537

      Debt adjusting licensees, violations, SB 537

      Development corporations, violations, SB 537

      Domestic violence protective order may include restitution by certain adverse parties, AB 194*

      Economic revitalization and diversification, corporations for, violations, SB 537

      Fraudulent transactions having similar patterns, intents or victims, AB 521

      Graffiti violations, AB 14*

      Installment loan licensees, violations, SB 537

      Issuers of instruments for transmission or payment of money, violations, SB 537

      Mortgage bankers, brokers or agents, orders to make restitution, SB 546

      Organized retail theft rings, AB 421*, AB 521

      Savings and loan associations, violations, SB 537

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 137*

      Thrift companies, violations, SB 537

      Traffic violations by minors, liability of parent or guardian, SB 293*

      Trust companies, violations, SB 537

      Unfair trade practices, SB 538, AB 521

      Vehicle protection products, violations by seller, warrantor or warranty administrator, SB 229

RESTRAINING ORDERS (See INJUNCTIONS)

RETAIL ASSOCIATION OF NEVADA

      Prescription drugs, duties, reports, AB 232

RETAILERS

      Credit cards

             Discounts offered for certain payments, prohibited acts by issuers, SB 302*, AB 215**

             Prohibition against certain fees imposed by processors, penalty, AB 532

      Explosives, duties, prohibited acts, AB 91*

      Methamphetamine precursors, duties, prohibited acts, SB 112**, AB 148**, AB 150

      Organized retail theft ring, definition, prohibited acts, AB 421*, AB 521

      Price gouging during emergency, deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community, extension of tax abatement for certain stores located in, SB 352**

      Unconscionable trade practices, prohibited acts, SB 538

      Wineries, transport and sale of wine to retailers, regulation, AB 403

RETIREMENT

      Contractors, qualifications for preference in bidding on public works, AB 140

      Judicial Retirement System (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

      Legislator’s Retirement System, appropriation, AB 628**

      Payroll tax deductions for payments by employers, AB 252

      Public employees (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

RIDGE HOUSE

      Counseling and reintegration services, appropriation, SB 441

RIGHT TO DIE (See ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

ROBBERY

      Aged or vulnerable victims, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Pregnant victim, additional penalties, SB 299, AB 521

ROOM TAX

      Atomic Testing Museum, transfer of certain tax proceeds to, SB 408, SB 562**

      Clark County, use of proceeds for transportation projects, SB 574

      Douglas County, rate increase, use of proceeds, SB 94

      Elko, City of, allocation and use of proceeds, AB 163

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Museums in populous counties, grants from room tax proceeds, AB 177

      Time limit for imposition upon same paying guest, exception, AB 378

      Time-share units, clarification of exemptions, AB 528

      Washoe County, rate increase, use of additional proceeds, SB 154

      Western Folklife Center, transfer of certain tax proceeds to, SB 562**

RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES

      Constitutional rule, repeal, AJR 4

RULES OF THE ROAD (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

RUNAWAYS (See also CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION)

      Homeless youth (See HOMELESS PERSONS)

      Nevada Child Seekers, appropriation, AB 623

      Nevada’s Safe Place, appropriation, AB 629**

      Youth shelters (See YOUTH SHELTERS)

RURAL HEALTH (See HEALTH, RURAL)

RURAL LAND USE PLANNER

      Appropriation for salary and expenses, SB 484

      Creation of position in Division of State Lands, SB 484

RURAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, COMMITTEE FOR

      Creation, duties, AB 330

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SAFETY BELTS (For general provisions, See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Failure to wear made primary offense, SB 42

SALES AND USE TAXES

      Appeals, procedure relating to closed hearings, SB 448, AB 433**

      City-county relief (See CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX)

      Clark County, tax for support of police departments

             Expenditures, reports, legislative review, AB 461*

             Ordinance, requirements, SB 502*

      Collection

             Cost greater than amount owed, procedure, AB 236**

             Payments to State exceeding certain amount, electronic transfers, SB 517*

             Procedures, SB 502*

      Convention, trade show or other public event, application of use tax to certain property, SB 502*

      Exemptions

             Aircraft and major components, SB 152, SB 502*

             Constitutional requirements for enactment, AJR 16 of the 73rd Session

             Disabled veterans, purchase of vehicle for personal use, SB 372

             Fuel-efficient vehicles, AB 481

             Hearing aids and accessories, SB 172

             Indian tribe, band, nation or other organized group or community, SB 322

             Medical equipment, SB 172, AB 169

             Mobility-enhancing equipment, SB 172, AB 169

             Motion picture companies, SB 321

             Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, SB 501

             Ophthalmic or ocular devices or appliances, SB 152

             Records of exempt transactions, duties of retailers, SB 502*

             Tax holidays, SB 308

      Highway projects, use of proceeds from certain taxes, SB 324

      Infrastructure (See INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR)

      Invoice or document given to purchaser indicating sales price, contents, SB 502*

      Legislative study, SCR 42

      Local school support (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Nye County, increase in sales tax for public safety purposes, SB 257, AB 461*

      Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

      Resale certificates, requirements, SB 502*

      Returns, filing on annual basis authorized, security requirements, AB 236**

      Sales price defined, SB 502*

      Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement

             Ballot question relating to legislative authority, SB 502*

             Certified automated systems, certification, SB 502*

             Direct pay permits, use, SB 502*

             Legislative declaration, SB 502*

             Liability of registered sellers or certified service providers, SB 502*

             List of tax rates and taxing jurisdictions, maintenance, SB 502*

             Posting of information on website, SB 502*

      Washoe County, imposition, use of additional proceeds, SB 141

SALVAGE POOLS, OPERATORS OF

      Licenses

             Denial, suspension, revision or refusal to renew, grounds, SB 452**, AB 393*

             Evidence of unfitness, AB 393*

      Vehicle identification numbers or marks, duties, prohibited acts, AB 141*

SAME-DAY SURGERY CENTERS (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Charges and services, public awareness program, duties, AB 146**, AB 629**

SAND

      Vehicle carrying load of sand, secure covering required, SB 236

SAVE THE CHILDREN

      Literacy programs, appropriation, AB 318, AB 553

SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS

      Checks, affiliation with depository institution required to sell or issue, SB 209

      Customer records, disclosure to Department of Health and Human Services, SB 529**

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Exchange facilitators, issuance of special license, SB 476**

      Exploitation of aged or vulnerable persons, reporting requirements, AB 87*

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Out-of-state depository institution establishing or acquiring branch office in certain counties, applicability of laws, authority, AB 215**

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Public money, deposits, SB 511**

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

SCHOLARSHIPS

      Autism Scholarship Program, creation, AB 130

      Foster Care, Scholarship Program for Children in, creation, SB 400

      Millennium scholarships

             Application deadline, AB 351

             Awards, determination of amounts, AB 351

             Cheating, effect, AB 434

             Citizenship requirements, SB 52, AB 451

             College entrance examination, score requirements, SB 52, SB 109

             College major, enrollment in certain field of study required, SB 370

             Free Application for Federal Student Aid, submission, AB 170, AB 351

             Grade point average, requirements, SB 52, SB 109, AB 351

             Income restrictions, AB 351

             Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund, sources, SB 469

             Name change, AB 465

             Residency requirements, SB 52, SB 415, AB 351, AB 434

             Teaching Scholarship Program, creation, SB 52

      Nevada Nursing Scholarship Program, creation, appropriation, AB 564

      Nevada Scholars Scholarship Program, creation, appropriation, AB 564

      Nevada Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship Program, creation, appropriation, AB 564

      Nevada System of Higher Education, use of certain unspent appropriations, SB 521

      Nevada Teaching Scholarship Program, creation, appropriation, AB 564

      Parent Choice in Education Program, creation, AB 472

      Special Needs Scholarship Program, creation, SB 158

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE, ADVISORY BOARDS TO REVIEW

      Community services to assist pupils who are truants, cooperation, AB 485**

SCHOOL BUSES

      Charter schools, access to school buses of school district sponsors, AB 591**

      Clark County, retrofitting of buses to use alternative fuels, financing, SB 60**

      Dangerous weapons, prohibited acts, AB 107

      Equipment, expenditure requirements, AB 563†, AB 565

      Firearms, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 354†, AB 107

      Flashing red lights, approaching vehicles required to stop, AB 66**

      Private schools, exemption from motor carrier laws, AB 154**

      School choice programs, funding of additional transportation costs, AB 211

      Sex offenders, prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

SCHOOL CHOICE

      Adoption of program by school districts authorized, funding of additional transportation costs, AB 211

      Empowerment schools, program for, SB 238**

      Foster Care, Program of School Choice for Children in, creation, SB 400*

      Low-income pupils, SB 305

      Parent Choice in Education Program, establishment, AB 472

      Pupils attending school demonstrating need for improvement, SB 305

      Voucher Schools, Program of, establishment, SB 305

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

      Accountability reports, contents

             Career and technical education, pupils enrolled in, AB 131**

             Charter schools, information to be reported separately, SB 184**, AB 591**

            Diplomas, pupils receiving or failing to receive, SB 184**, SB 312**

             Drop-out rate for pupils in certain grades, SB 184**, SB 312**, AB 485**

             Habitual truants referred for administrative sanctions, SB 397

             Summaries of reports, SB 184**, AB 591**

      Achievement and proficiency exams, duties, reports, SB 110**

      Administrative expenses, restrictions, AB 351

      Administrators, duties, SB 328**

      At-risk pupils, operation of alternative programs, SB 535**

      Athletic activities, imposition of fees for participation, SB 284

      Attendance councils, establishment, administrative support, AB 485**

      Bill draft requests, temporary procedures, SB 490**

      Board of trustees

             Decisions, veto powers of county commissioners or city council, SB 305

             Meetings, televising in large districts, report, AB 267**

             Salaries, computation, donation, SB 328**, AB 70

      Budget reports, contents, SB 166**

      Career and academic planning and advising, appropriation, duties, AB 553

      Career and technical education (See CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION)

      Carson City School District, televising of Board meetings, AB 267**

      Charter schools

             Accountability reports, contents, SB 184**, AB 591**

             Annual designation of achievement for certain schools, AB 591**

             Creation of school district for certain sponsored schools, AB 334**, AB 591**

             Facilities, financing, AB 591**

             School police officers, contracts for provision of services, AB 591**

             Services, provision to schools sponsored by district, AB 591**

      Clark County (See CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Class-size reduction programs, funding, duties, AB 627**

      Corrective action for schools demonstrating need for improvement, receipt of recommendations, duties, SB 184**

      Counselors, adoption of policy setting forth duties, roles and responsibilities, reports, AB 212**

      Criminal cases involving licensed personnel, duties, AB 313**

      Deaf or hard of hearing pupils, pilot program and personnel incentives, duties, appropriations, SB 525, AB 553

      Design team, establishment to develop and implement strategies to improve conditions of teaching and learning, AB 460

      Disruptive pupils, alternative placement

             Appropriation, AB 563

             Duties, SB 245, AB 563

      Douglas County School District, regional training programs, duties, AB 553

      Driver education information, provision to Department of Motor Vehicles, SB 91

      Early childhood education programs, funding, duties, AB 627**

      Educational technology, assessment of needs, SB 184**

      Elko County (See ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Empowerment and accountability public schools, establishment of program, SB 304

      Empowerment schools, duties, funding, SB 238**, SB 305, AB 627**

      English proficiency, pilot programs, appropriation, duties, AB 395, AB 553

      Expenditures, annual requirements, notice, AB 563

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES; SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Gangs, adoption of anti-gang policies required, AB 389

      Grants for certain programs, appropriation, duties, SB 305, SB 545

      Grants Management Advisory Committee, representation, SB 83, AB 182**

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Growth control measure adopted by local entity, receipt of report, SB 510

      Health Division, reports of physical examinations of pupils, AB 387

      Homeschools, notice of intent, receipt, duties, SB 404**

      Incentive pay program for licensed educational personnel, duties, AB 563†, AB 565

      Innovation and prevention of remediation, programs for, assistance with grant applications, receipt of reports, SB 185**

      Kindergartens

             Admission of pupils below minimum age, policy authorized, SB 313

             Bilingual aides for certain pupils, appropriation, duties, AB 553

      Lander County School District, transfer of property to Austin Historical Society, SB 125**

      Lyon County School District, performance pay and enhanced compensation program, AB 280

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Parental Involvement, Advisory Council on, representation, SB 143**

      Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, duties, AB 280, AB 460†, AB 568

      Physical education, physical activity and recess, preservation and expansion of time allotted for urged, SCR 9

      Pupil-teacher ratios, funding, duties, AB 627**

      Superintendents of schools

             Classroom instruction and observation, requirements, SB 328**

             Criminal cases involving licensed personnel, duties, AB 313**

             Empowerment schools, duties, SB 238**

             Homeschooled pupils, receipt of information, duties, SB 404**

             Salaries, restrictions, SB 97

             School police, authority to extend jurisdiction, SB 534**

             University schools for gifted pupils, duties, SB 540

      Truancy, duties, AB 485**

      Washoe County (See WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

SCHOOL FACILITIES, TAX FOR EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR IMPROVEMENT

      Imposition of tax, authority of counties, SB 551

SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS

      Administrative expenses of school districts, restrictions, AB 351

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS—Education)

      Autism Scholarship Program, funding, AB 130

      Basic support guarantee

             Additional apportionment for professional development, AB 460

             Autism Scholarship Program, AB 130

             Calculation, AB 563*, AB 627*

             Enumeration, AB 627**

             Kindergarten, full school day, AB 157, AB 563

             Parent Choice in Education Program, AB 472

             Special education program units, AB 627**

             Special Needs Scholarship Program, SB 158

             University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, AB 567**

      Bond issues

             Amount guaranteed by State Permanent School Fund, AB 554**, AB 615**

             Transfer of revenue to fund for capital projects, ballot question, AB 615**

      Budget reports by school districts, contents, SB 166**

      Capital Improvements, Fund to Assist School Districts in Financing, repeal, SB 551

      Career and Technical Education, Gift Fund for, name change, applications for grants, appropriation, AB 151

      Clark County, use of penalties from air pollution violations, reports, SB 60**

      Class-size reduction, funding, AB 627**

      Computer hardware and software, funding, AB 563†, AB 627**

      Counseling services for elementary pupils at risk of failure, funding, AB 627**

      Counselors, certification, funding, SB 182**, SB 305, SB 545, AB 627**

      Courses of study for adult standard high school diploma, funding, AB 627**

      Early childhood education, funding, AB 627**

      Empowerment schools, funding, AB 627**

      English language learner programs, funding, AB 563

      Expenditures of districts

             Formula for determining, notice to districts, AB 563†, AB 565

             Library books, purchase to satisfy minimum required expenditures, AB 565

      Federal Lands, Account for Revenue from Lease of, allocation, SB 539

      Financial management reviews of school districts, preliminary reports, AB 244**

      Foster care, program for children in, funding, SB 400*

      General funds of districts, restrictions on use of ending balance, AB 563

      Gift certificates presumed abandoned, escheat to State, use, AB 279*

      Gifted and talented pupils, funding of programs for, AB 627**

      Governmental services tax, distribution of proceeds to school districts, SB 96

      Grant Fund for Incentives for Licensed Educational Personnel, creation, funding, AB 563†, AB 565

      Health care subsidies for retired school employees, funding, AB 541**

      Health insurance for licensed educational personnel, funding, AB 563

      Inflationary costs, funding, AB 563

      Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, Account for Programs for (See EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, COMMISSION ON)

      Kindergarten, funding for full-day programs, AB 563†, AB 627**

      Legislative study of funding of education, ACR 33

      Library books, funding, AB 563†, AB 627**

      Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Lottery operated by or on behalf of State, use of proceeds, AJR 5

      Mitigation, school district fund for, use in smaller counties, AB 291

      Musical instruments, funding, AB 563

      National average expenditure or more per pupil, funding to assure, SB 2

      Nevada Early Literacy Intervention Program, funding, AB 553†, AB 627**

      Other State Education Programs Account, appropriation, use, AB 627**

      Parent Choice in Education Program, funding, AB 472

      Pay-for-Performance Fund, creation, appropriation, AB 280

      Professional development programs, AB 280†, AB 460†, AB 553†, AB 563†, AB 627**

      Pupil-teacher ratios, funding, AB 627**

      Redevelopment agencies, exclusion of school levies in determination of allocation of tax revenue, SB 234

      Remedial study programs, funding, AB 627**

      Retirement purchase, funding, AB 627**

      School Buildings and Facilities, Account for the Repair, Replacement and Renovation of, creation, SB 551

      School choice programs, funding of additional transportation costs, AB 211

      Signing bonuses for licensed personnel and school nurses, funding, SB 182**, SB 305, AB 563†, AB 627**

      Special education program units, funding, AB 627**

      Special Needs Scholarship Program, funding, SB 158

      Special transportation costs to school districts, funding, AB 627**

      Stabilize the Operation of Public Schools, Fund to, creation, SB 416

      State Distributive School Account

             Budget requests, compilation of information, SB 540, AB 563†, AB 565

             Claims against Account, temporary advances, AB 627**

             Education, Department of, authorized expenditures, AB 627**

             Federal land, deposit of revenue received from leases eliminated, SB 539

             General appropriation, SB 166**, AB 280†, AB 563†, AB 627**

             Local funds, composition, AB 627**

             Nevada Plan, formula, SB 158, SB 305†, SB 400†, AB 130, AB 567**

             Reserve, funding, AB 627**

             Surplus, use, SB 416

      Teachers, certification, funding, AB 627**

      Textbooks, supplies and equipment, funding, AB 563†, AB 627**

      University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, funding, AB 567**

      Voucher schools, funding, SB 305

      Washoe County, taxes for capital projects, SB 141, SB 154**

SCHOOLS, CHARTER (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Accountability information and reports, SB 184**, AB 591**

      Administrative costs of sponsor, requests for reimbursement, AB 591**

      Administrators, employment, salary, AB 334**

      Amendment of charter, AB 334**

      Audits, AB 334**, AB 591**

      Automated system of accountability, access to data on pupils, AB 591**

      Career and academic planning and advising, programs for certain pupils, appropriation, duties, AB 553

      Change in sponsorship, requests, AB 334**

      Closure of school, duties of administrator, AB 334**

      College or university, authority to sponsor charter school, AB 591**

      Empowerment and accountability public schools, establishment of program, SB 304

      Facilities, financing, application, AB 591**

      Governing bodies, membership, AB 591**

      Health Division, reports of physical examinations of pupils, AB 387

      High school uniform grading scale, compliance, AB 212**

      Homeschooled pupils, participation in classes or extracurricular activities, requirements, SB 404**

      In-home educational services to pupils on extended leave of absence, AB 591

      Internet-based credit recovery classes, participation by pupils, AB 591**

      Legislative declaration, clarification, AB 334**

      Legislative study of charter schools, AB 333

      School buses, provision for field trips by school district sponsors, AB 591**

      School district for sponsored schools, creation, AB 334**, AB 591**

      School police officers, contracts for provision of services, AB 591**

      Special education program units, requests for allocations, AB 627**

      Substitute teachers, provision of updated list, AB 591**

      Summer school classes, participation by pupils, AB 591**

SCHOOLS, HOME

      Extracurricular activities at schools, requirements for participation, SB 404**

      High school, requirements for enrollment, SB 404**

      Notice of intent to homeschool child, filing, SB 404**

      Records of school district regarding homeschooled child, release, SB 404**

      School districts, powers and duties, SB 404**

      Special education programs, requirements for participation, SB 404**

SCHOOLS, PRIVATE

      Agents’ permits, fees, AB 250

      Army and Navy Academy, presentation of State Flag commemorated, SR 5

      Autism Scholarship Program, creation, AB 130

      Concealed firearms, carrying by qualified employees, SB 286

      Crimes committed on property or at school-sponsored events

             Additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

             Dangerous weapons, prohibited acts, AB 107

             Firearms, unlawful possession

                   Juvenile offenders, evaluation and drug testing required, SB 354*

                   Penalty increased, SB 354

      Emergency drills for pupils, number of required drills reduced, AB 250**

      Foster Care, Scholarship Program for Children in, creation, SB 400

      Inspections, AB 250**

      Insurance coverage, proof, AB 250**

      Nevada Teaching Scholarship Program, creation, appropriation, AB 564

      Parent Choice in Education Program, certification as eligible school, AB 472

      Private Elementary and Secondary Education Authorization Act, exemptions from regulation, AB 250**

      Renewable energy programs, participation, SB 427, SB 437**, AB 178*, AB 186**

      Sex offenders

             Juvenile offenders, consent required to include victim’s name in notice provided to school, SB 57**

             Prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

      Special Needs Scholarship Program, creation, SB 158

      Spirit squads, adoption of safety and coaching standards, AB 386**

      Transportation services, exemption from motor carrier laws, AB 154**

      Vandalism, penalty, AB 14*

      Voucher Schools, Program of, establishment, SB 305

SCHOOLS, PUBLIC

      Academic standards of content and performance

             Objections to, procedures, SB 184**

             Study of alignment of class assignments with academic standards, appropriation, SB 184**

             Superintendent of Public Instruction, duties, SB 540

      Accountability, statewide system

             Financial incentive program for employees of certain schools, use of information in system, SB 383

             Schools demonstrating need for improvement, recommendations for corrective action, duties of district, SB 184**

             Support teams

                   Appropriation for non-Title I schools, SB 184†, SB 305, SB 545

                   Composition, SB 184**

                   Corrective action for certain schools, recommendations, SB 184**

                   Parental involvement, receipt of information, duties, SB 143**

                   Principals, receipt of information, SB 143**

                   Progress reports, SB 184**

             Technical assistance partnerships, provisions repealed, SB 184**

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             District-wide examinations and assessments, restrictions, additional tests, SB 110*

             High school proficiency examination

                   Accountability reports, contents, SB 184**

                   Failure to pass, notice, alternative procedures for graduation, SB 312**

                   Personalized study guides, appropriation, AB 553

                   Time of administration, SB 110

             Homeschooled pupils, participation rights, notice, SB 404**

             Internet posting of information regarding, SB 404**

             Legislative study, AB 484

             Norm-referenced examinations unnecessary, SB 110

             Remedial study courses for subjects tested, SB 110

             Statewide examinations, web-based data and instructional tools to improve pupil performance, appropriation, AB 280, AB 553

             Test score reporting, appropriation, AB 280, AB 553

      Athletic activities

             At-risk youth, use of school facilities for after school sports programs, AB 392

             Decisions of Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, review, AB 391**

             Fees for participation by pupils, imposition, SB 284

             Galena High School boys’ basketball team commended, ACR 23

             Gifts, grants and donations, authority to accept, SB 284

             Homeschooled pupils, requirements for participation, SB 404**

             Middle schools and junior high schools, appropriation, SB 284

             Spirit squads, adoption of safety and coaching standards, AB 386**

      Athletic supplies, appropriation, AB 563

      Autism information, receipt, AB 525

      Autism Scholarship Program, creation, AB 130

      Buildings and grounds

             Clark County, policies on use, AB 392

             Construction or renovation

                   Approval by local building departments, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

                   Grants to certain counties for repair, replacement and renovation, SB 551

                   Reviews and inspections, SB 499**

             Dangerous weapons, prohibited acts, AB 107

             Electric utilities, use of net metering systems, SB 27

             Energy audits, AB 222

             Firearms, carrying (See Firearms or other dangerous weapons, this heading)

             Maintenance, funding, SB 416

             Renewable Energy School Pilot Program, creation, SB 437**

             Solar Energy Demonstration Program, participation, SB 27, AB 186**

             Solar Energy Incentive Program, participation, SB 427, SB 437**

             Vandalism, penalty, AB 14*

             Wind Energy Demonstration Program, participation, SB 437*, AB 178*

             Wind Energy Incentive Program, participation, SB 427

             Youth programs for at-risk youth, use of buildings and grounds, AB 392

      Buses (See SCHOOL BUSES)

      Career and technical education (See CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION)

      Choice of schools (See SCHOOL CHOICE)

      Cimarron-Memorial High School robotics team commended, ACR 27

      Class-size reduction, legislative finding, funding, AB 627**

      Computer equipment and software

             Annual expenditures by school districts, AB 563†, AB 565†, AB 627**

             Appropriation, AB 563†, AB 627**

             ComputerCorps, appropriation, AB 566

      Courses of instruction

             Adult standard high school diploma, courses of study for, funding, AB 627**

             Distance education (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

             Drivers’ education, SB 91, AB 175

             English proficiency (See English proficiency, this heading)

             High school, requirements for promotion to or graduation from, SB 184**

             Independent study programs, requirements, SB 535**

             Multicultural education, AB 434

             Music and arts education, importance recognized, SCR 32

             Remedial study

                   Achievement and proficiency examination subjects, SB 110

                   High school, requirements for promotion to, SB 184**

             Skin cancer, AB 78

             Standards of content and performance, objections to, procedures, SB 184**

             State government, AB 434

             Testing out of course, procedures, credits, SB 312**

      Crimes committed on property or at events, penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Days of school

             Alternative schedules for professional development, SB 151**

             Appropriation for additional instructional days, AB 280†, AB 460

             Minimum required number of school days increased, AB 460

      Diplomas

             Adjusted diploma, requirements for, SB 312**

             Adult standard high school diplomas

                   College courses, credits to be applied toward diploma, SB 535**

                   Courses of study for, funding, AB 627**

             Standard high school diploma

                   Accountability reports, contents, SB 184**, SB 312**

                   Requirements, SB 184†, SB 312**

      Donations by employers, deductions from payroll taxes authorized, AB 243

      Early childhood education programs, funding, AB 627**

      Educational technology programs, appropriation, SB 305, SB 545, AB 627**

      Empowerment and accountability public schools, establishment of program, SB 304

      Empowerment schools, operation, funding, SB 238**, SB 305, AB 627**

      English proficiency

             English immersion, pilot program, SB 398**

             English language learner programs

                   Appropriation, AB 563

                   Study, pilot program, SB 398**

             Kindergarten, bilingual aides for pupils with limited English proficiency, appropriation, AB 553

             Pre-kindergartners, appropriation for pilot program, AB 395, AB 553

      Firearms or other dangerous weapons

             Concealed firearms, carrying by qualified employees, SB 286

             Juvenile offenders, evaluation and drug testing required, SB 354*

             Prohibited acts, penalties, SB 354†, AB 107

      Foster care, program for children in, SB 400*

      Gangs, adoption of anti-gang policies required, AB 389

      Geographic Alliance in Nevada, appropriation for program, SB 305, SB 545

      Governance of public schools, legislative study, AB 333, AB 484, SCR 14

      High school

             4-year academic plan for certain pupils, development, AB 212**

             Course requirements, SB 184**

             Homeschooled pupils, requirements for enrollment, SB 404**

             Nevada Youth Legislative Issues Forum, creation, appropriation, SB 247**, SB 579**

             Ninth grade school within a school, program required, components, AB 212

             Promotion to high school

                   Courses of study required, SB 184**

                   Failure to pass prerequisites, admission on academic probation, SB 184**, SB 312**

                   Study guides to assist pupils with transition to, appropriation, AB 553

             Small learning communities, establishment of programs, AB 212**

             Uniform grading policy, adoption, AB 212**

      Homeschooled pupils, participation in classes or extracurricular activities, SB 404**

      Innovation and the prevention of remediation, programs for (See GRANTS—Education)

      JASON Project, appropriation, SB 579**

      Kindergarten

             Admission of certain pupils below minimum age, SB 313

             Bilingual aides for certain pupils, appropriation, AB 553

             Full-day programs

                   Account for Programs for Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, prohibited use of money, SB 185**

                   Appropriations, SB 305, SB 545, AB 563†, AB 627**

                   Requirement, AB 157, AB 563

             Monitoring system using PDA technology, appropriation, AB 553

      Laboratory science equipment, appropriation, AB 563

      Library books

             Annual expenditures by school districts, AB 563†, AB 565

             Appropriation, AB 563†, AB 627**

      Literacy programs

             Appropriation, AB 318, AB 553

             Monitoring system using PDA technology in early literacy for pupils in kindergarten and grades 1 and 2, appropriation, AB 553

             Nevada Early Literacy Intervention Program, funding, AB 553†, AB 627**

      Local autonomy programs, legislative study, AB 333

      Millennium scholarships (See SCHOLARSHIPS)

      Music therapy services, appropriation, SB 558, SB 579**

      Musical instruments, appropriation, AB 563

      P-16 Advisory Council, creation, duties, SB 239**

      Parent-teacher conferences, appropriation, AB 280

      Peer mediation programs, appropriation, SB 305, SB 545

      Personnel

             Audiologists, pay increase for national certification, SB 166

             Concealed firearms, carrying by qualified employees, SB 286

             Counselors

                   Certification, appropriation, SB 182**, SB 305, SB 545, AB 627**

                   Duties, roles and responsibilities, adoption of policy by district, AB 212**

                   Incentive pay program, establishment, AB 565

                   Pay increase for national certification, SB 166

                   Services for elementary pupils at risk of failure, funding, AB 627**

             Criminal cases involving licensed personnel, procedure for tracking and monitoring status, AB 313**

             Criminal gang activity, training for prevention, AB 389

             Employee-management relations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

             Financial incentives

                   Employees of schools demonstrating improvement in pupil academic achievement, establishment of incentives for, SB 383

                   Incentive pay programs for licensed educational personnel, AB 563†, AB 565

                   Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, components, SB 305, AB 280, AB 568

                   Retirement credit, payments in lieu of purchase, AB 590

             Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

             Interpreters for deaf or hard of hearing pupils, stipends, SB 525, AB 553

             Librarians, incentive pay program, establishment, AB 565

             Library media specialists, pay increase for national certification, SB 166**

             Licenses, lapse during time school in session, effect, notice, AB 432**

             Mentor teachers, appropriation for pilot program, AB 229

             Nurses

                   Pay increase for national certification, SB 166

                   Physical examination of pupils, duties, AB 354**

                   Signing bonuses, appropriation, AB 563

             Performance pay and enhanced compensation programs, SB 305, AB 280, AB 460†, AB 568

             Principals

                   Classroom instruction and observation, requirements, SB 328

                   Empowerment schools, participation, duties, SB 238**

                   Evaluation of teachers, duties, SB 328**, AB 460**

                   Incentive pay program, establishment, AB 565

                   Investigations of administrators, regulation, AB 459

                   Ninth grade school within a school, duties, AB 212

                   Policy against abuse of teachers, duties, AB 459

                   Reports to support teams, SB 143**

                   Small learning communities, duties, AB 212**

                   Study of alignment of class assignments with academic standards, receipt of reports, SB 184**

             Probationary employees, time for notice of nonreemployment, SB 328**, AB 460**

             Professional development

                   Alternative school schedules authorized in certain districts, SB 151**

                   Funding to provide, AB 280†, AB 460†, AB 563

                   Regional training programs

                          Evaluation of programs, funding, AB 627**

                          Funding, AB 553†, AB 627**

                          Geographical boundaries and fiscal agents, SB 540

                          Superintendent of Public Instruction, duties, SB 540

             Psychologists

                   Cash stipends, eligibility, AB 568

                   Incentive pay programs, establishment, AB 563†, AB 565

                   Pay increase for national certification, SB 166

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

             Salary increases, SB 575**, AB 563*

             Signing bonuses, appropriation, SB 182**, SB 305, AB 563†, AB 568, AB 627**

             Social workers, pay increase for national certification, SB 166

             Speech pathologists, pay increase for national certification, AB 565

             Spirit squads, adoption of coaching standards, AB 386**

             Teachers

                   Admonitions, SB 328**, AB 460**

                   American Sign Language, license or endorsement, qualifications, SB 473*

                   Cash stipends, eligibility, AB 568

                   Certification, appropriation, AB 627**

                   Code of honor relating to cheating, duties, SB 143**

                   Deaf or hard-of-hearing pupils

                          Education students, stipends, appropriation, SB 525, AB 553

                         Signing bonuses, appropriation, SB 525, AB 553

                          Statewide mentoring program, appropriation, SB 525

                          Training stipends, appropriation, SB 525, AB 553

                   Elementary schools, reports to parents and guardians, duties, SB 143**

                   Evaluations, procedures, SB 328**, AB 460**

                   Improper conduct or performance, notice of allegations, AB 459

                   Incentive pay programs, establishment, AB 563†, AB 565

                   Intimidation, humiliation, abuse or mistreatment, adoption of policy prohibiting, AB 459

                   Nevada Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Scholarship Program, creation, appropriation, AB 564

                   Nevada Teaching Scholarship Program, creation, appropriation, AB 564

                   Rights of teachers, AB 459

                   Salary increase for licensed teachers, appropriation, AB 280†, AB 563

                   Snyder, John, honored on induction to Teachers Hall of Fame, SCR 35

                   Special qualifications license, issuance and renewal, SB 264**

                   Student teachers, employment as substitute teachers, AB 512**

                   Substitute teachers

                          Appropriation, SB 184†, SB 305, SB 545

                          Legislative study of long-term use, AB 484, AB 512**

                          List to be provided to charter schools, AB 591**

                          Student teachers, employment as substitute teachers, AB 512**

      Physical education

             Preservation and expansion of allotted time urged, SCR 9

             Supplies, appropriation, AB 563

      Police officers (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Charter schools, contracts for provision of services, AB 591**

             Misconduct, suspension without pay during investigation prohibited, AB 298**

             Scope of authority, SB 354*, SB 397, SB 534**

      Pupil-teacher ratios, legislative finding, funding, AB 627**

      Pupils

             Alternative programs for at-risk pupils, requirements, availability, SB 535**

             Attendance

                   Advisory boards to review attendance, duties, SB 397

                   Councils, creation, AB 485**

                   Credit for approved absences, effect of unexcused absence, SB 245

                   Monitoring program, establishment, AB 485**

                   Private school or homeschooled pupils, exemption from laws, SB 404**

                   Required to age 18, exception, SB 312**, AB 212**

                   Truancy (See TRUANCY)

             Career and academic planning and advising, appropriation, AB 553

             Counseling services for elementary pupils at risk of failure, funding, AB 627**

             Criminal gangs, anti-gang policy mandated, prevention training, AB 389

             Disabilities, pupils with (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH—School pupils)

             Disruptive pupils, alternative placement

                   Appropriation, AB 553, AB 563†, AB 565

                   Fees, SB 245

             Dropouts

                   Accountability reports, contents, SB 184**, SB 312**

                   Program to reduce number, SB 535**

             Electronic access to pupil information, development of program, SB 225

             Elementary schools, reports to parents and guardians, SB 143**

             Enrollment, certification of physical examination required, AB 387

             Gifted and talented pupils, funding of programs, AB 553, AB 627**

             Independent study programs, eligibility, SB 535**

             Ninth grade pupils, academic plans, duties, AB 212**

             Physical examinations, requirements, AB 354**, AB 387

             Records, inclusion of results of physical examinations, AB 387

             Retention in 8th grade, when required, SB 184

             Transportation (See also SCHOOL BUSES)

                   Expenditures for purchase of equipment relating to transportation of pupils, requirements, AB 563†, AB 565

                   Special transportation costs, funding, AB 627**

             Truancy (See TRUANCY)

             Voucher Schools, Program of, participation, SB 305

      Recess, preservation and expansion of time for physical activity urged, SCR 9

      Remediation programs, funding, SB 305, AB 627**

      Sex offenders

             Juvenile offenders, consent required to include victim’s name in notice provided to school, SB 57**

             Prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

      Site-based decision making programs, appropriation, SB 305, SB 545

      Special Needs Scholarship Program, creation, SB 158

      Telecommunication equipment, annual expenditures by districts, AB 563†, AB 565

      Textbooks, supplies and equipment

             Funding, AB 563†, AB 627**

             Instructional materials included as library books for certain purposes, AB 565

      Transportation (See Pupils, this heading)

      University schools for gifted pupils (See UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS FOR PROFOUNDLY GIFTED PUPILS)

      Voucher Schools, Program of, establishment, SB 305

SCOOTERS

      Mobility-enhancing equipment, sales and use tax exemptions, SB 172, AB 169

SCRAM DEVICES

      DUI, authority of court to order use of device after certain convictions, SB 41

SEAT BELTS (For general provisions, See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Failure to wear made primary offense, SB 42

SECRETARY OF STATE

      Advance Directives for Health Care, Registry of, study, appropriation, AB 158**, AB 629**

      Biennial report to Governor, time for submission, AB 220*

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, SB 490**

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Corporations (See CORPORATIONS)

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

      Electronic recording of documents by county recorders, regulation, SB 88*

      Excess payments, retention period, AB 220*

      False or fraudulent records, correction, regulations, AB 25*

      Fees, AB 25

      Fictitious address program, cancellation of address of candidates, AB 517**

      Financial disclosure statements, duties, AB 335

      Initiative petitions (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

      Limited-liability companies (See LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANIES)

      Lobbyists of Executive Department, duties, AB 142

      Mojave Desert Advisory Commission, notice of appointments, AB 447

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, receipt of reports, AB 619

      Nonprofit (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Notaries public, duties, AB 533*

      Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, duties, appropriation, SB 579**, SCR 19

      Partnerships (See PARTNERSHIPS)

      Payments exceeding certain amount, electronic transfers, SB 517*

      Referendum petitions (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

      Resident agents, redesignated registered agent, regulation, SB 242**, SB 317

      Securities Division, regulation of transfer agents, AB 25*

      State Controller or Treasurer, designation as temporary replacement, AB 559

      Video service providers, issuance of certificates of authority, fees, AB 526**

SECURED TRANSACTIONS

      Financing statements and other filed records, filing fees, AB 25

      Real property, security interest in rents, SB 168*

SECURITIES

      Abandoned property, recovery by owner after sale, SB 103

      Broker-dealers, payroll taxes (See FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Gaming, approval required for disposition of securities, AB 535**

      Municipalities

             Contracts collateralized with federal securities, investment in, AB 615**

             Investment portfolio, Carson City authorized to lend securities from, AB 615**

             Issuance of securities in form of commercial paper, AB 415**

      Transfer agents, definition, regulation, AB 25*

      Trust company laws, applicability, SB 537

SEDUCTION (See SEXUAL SEDUCTION, STATUTORY)

SEIZURES

      Domestic violence, seizure of firearms subject to orders for protection, AB 194*

      Stolen vehicles, inspection and disposal, AB 141*

      Technological crimes, property subject to forfeiture, AB 306*

      Tobacco products, AB 586*

SELF-DEFENSE

      Martial arts studios, applicability of deceptive trade practice laws, AB 33

SENATE, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

SENIOR CITIZENS (See AGED PERSONS)

SENIORX (See HEALTHY NEVADA, FUND FOR A)

SENTENCING

      Aged persons, crimes against, AB 416, AB 510**, AB 521

      Characteristics of victim, commission of crime based on, AB 416, AB 510**

      Controlled substances, trafficking in certain substances, AB 116

      Deadly weapon, use during crime, AB 63, AB 300, AB 416, AB 510**

      DUI, third offense, effect of participation in treatment program, SB 277**

      Felonies

             Commission with assistance of child, AB 416, AB 510**

             Criminal gang, commission to promote activities, AB 416, AB 510**

             School property or activities, commission on or at, AB 416, AB 510**

             Terrorism, felony with intent to commit, cause, aid or conceal, AB 416, AB 510**

             Violation of protection order or order to restrict conduct, AB 416, AB 510**

      Guilty but mentally ill, authorized sentencing, SB 380†, AB 193*

      Handgun with metal-penetrating bullets, use during crime, AB 416, AB 510**

      Homeless persons, crimes committed against, AB 83

      Presentence investigations (See PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS)

      Sex offenders

             Conditions of suspended sentence, SB 232, SB 354*, SB 471*, AB 405

             Maximum period of suspension of sentence extended, AB 96, AB 377

      Stolen vehicles, effect of multiple convictions, SB 93, AB 619

      Tear gas, use during crime, AB 63, AB 300, AB 416, AB 510**

      Terrorism, minimum and maximum sentence for certain acts, AB 137*

      Vulnerable persons, crimes against, AB 416, AB 510**, AB 521

SENTENCING, ADVISORY COMMISSION ON

      Composition, election of Chairman, AB 508**

      Consultant, appropriation for employment of, AB 508**

      Duties, generally, AB 508**, AB 510**

      Juvenile justice issues, duties, AB 508**

      Meetings, AB 508**

      Name change, AB 508**

      Subpoenas, authority to issue, AB 508**

SERVICE ANIMALS

      Cruelty to animals, prohibited acts, SB 11

      Domestic violence includes killing or injuring animal, protective orders, AB 282*

      Emergency management, contents of plans, SB 11, SB 81*

SERVICE CONTRACTS

      Exclusions from regulation, AB 161*

      Investigation of violations, authority of Commissioner, AB 161

      Vehicle protection products, SB 229

      Vehicles, notice to buyer if provider of contract ceases business in State, AB 239*

SERVICE OF PROCESS (See CIVIL PROCESS)

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

      Domestic relations, alternative methods of dispute resolution, AB 571

SEWER SYSTEMS

      Call before you dig, requirements, court actions, SB 396*

      Clark County Water Reclamation District, appropriation, AB 430

      Companies

             Certificates of public convenience, issuance, SB 86**

             Rates, filing of applications, SB 86**

             Service plan, filing, recovery of costs, SB 86**

             Smaller companies, exclusions from regulation as public utility, SB 86**

             Violations, administrative fines, AB 27**

      Construction of facilities (See UTILITY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT)

      Impact fees, inclusion of costs of connecting to system, AB 253**

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, creation, duties, SB 487*

      Stagecoach General Improvement District, authority, AB 135**

SEX OFFENDERS

      Community notification, tier levels, requirements, AB 574, AB 579*

      Community notification website

             Contents and format, AB 574, AB 579*

             Juvenile offenders, applicability of laws, AB 574, AB 579*

             Prohibited acts, penalty, AB 405, AB 574, AB 579*

             Search capabilities, AB 73, AB 574, AB 579*

      Community reentry program, qualifications for participation, AB 416, AB 510**

      Crimes against children, minimum sentence increased, SB 232

      Electronic monitoring, requirements, penalty, SB 232, SB 471*, AB 405

      Foreign residence, registration requirements, SB 232

      Genetic marker testing (See GENETIC TESTING)

      Harboring or concealing, prohibited acts, AB 405

      Juvenile offenders

             Notice provided to school, contents, SB 57**

             Registration, community notification, applicability of laws, AB 574, AB 579*

             Testing of alleged perpetrators for disease, AB 194*

      Lifetime supervision

             Conditions, SB 232, SB 354*, SB 421, SB 471*, AB 405

             Violation of conditions

                   Arrest warrant issued, notice to Repository, SB 232, SB 471*, AB 405

                   Penalty, SB 232, AB 405

                   Venue for prosecution, AB 96

      Luring a child, acts constituting crime, AB 69, AB 72*

      Minimum security facility, prohibition against assignment to, AB 510**

      Murder in first degree, aggravating circumstances, AB 405

      Parole, eligibility and conditions, SB 232, SB 354*, SB 471*, AB 377, AB 405

      Pleas in criminal proceedings, requirements and restrictions, SB 232

      Probation or suspended sentence

             Conditions, SB 354*, SB 421, SB 471*, AB 377, AB 405

             Maximum period extended, AB 96, AB 377

             Statewide Registry, search required before granting probation, AB 405

      Registration with law enforcement agency

             Juvenile offenders, applicability of laws, AB 574, AB 579*

             Offenses excluded from requirement, AB 574, AB 579*

             Period of registration, duration, reduction, AB 574, AB 579*

             Record of registration, contents, AB 574, AB 579*

             Requirements, verification of information, SB 471*, AB 377, AB 574, AB 579*

             Time for submission of information to Central Repository, AB 405

      Residential confinement, eligibility, AB 510**

      Sexually violent predators, provisions repealed, AB 574, AB 579*

      Testing of alleged perpetrators for disease, AB 194*

      Transitional housing facilities, regulation, SB 364, SB 421

      Work cards, issuance for employment at senior complexes prohibited, AB 352*

SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Murder, prior conviction for abuse as aggravating circumstance, AB 405

      Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

      Testimonial statement of child under age 10, admissibility, AB 237

      Testing of alleged perpetrators for disease, AB 194*

SEXUAL ASSAULT (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Aged or vulnerable victim, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Fictitious address program, cancellation of address of candidates, AB 517**

      Minor victims

             Child Assault Prevention Program, appropriation, SB 278, SB 579**

             Murder, prior conviction for assault as aggravating circumstance, AB 405

             Penalties, SB 471*

             Testimonial statement of child under age 10, admissibility, AB 237

      Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

      Pregnant victim, additional penalties, SB 299, AB 521

      Shelter, crisis phone line and counseling to victims, appropriation, AB 629**

      Testing of alleged perpetrators for disease, AB 194*

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

      Hate crimes, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Unlawful discrimination, AB 255, AB 442

SEXUAL SEDUCTION, STATUTORY (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Polygraphic examination of victim restricted, AB 482*

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

      Coroners, medical examiners and certain employees, testing for exposure, AB 294*

      Pregnant women and newborns, testing for HIV and other diseases, SB 266*

      Sexual offenses, testing of alleged perpetrators for disease, AB 194*

SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME (See also CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Awareness Week, proclamation, AB 48**

SHEEP (See BIGHORN SHEEP; LIVESTOCK)

SHERIFFS

      Biometric identification technology, appropriation, AB 276

      Carson City, exemptions from Merit Personnel System, SB 447**

      Clark County, exemption from required attendance at court sessions, AB 139**

      Concealed weapons permits, duties, SB 237*, AB 21, AB 268

      Coroners (See CORONERS)

      Crime against a child, duties (See CRIME AGAINST A CHILD)

      Crime Scene Investigators and Forensic Analysts, Board of, membership, AB 495

      Crimes Against Older Persons, Unit for the Review and Oversight of the Investigation and Prosecution of, membership, AB 226

      Death of person resulting from use of deadly force, duties, AB 436

      Deputies (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Oath and appointment, recording, AB 139**

      Explosives, receipt of certain reports and notices, AB 91*

      Homeland security, authority to inspect certain documents, SB 106**

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds for facilities, SB 74**

      Inmate identification documents, duties, AB 164

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49**

      Mentally ill defendants, duties, SB 380*

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, representation, AB 619

      Nye County, sales tax increase for personnel and facilities, SB 257, AB 461*

      Parking violations, authority of property owners to obtain contact information of vehicle owner, notice requirements, AB 214

      Qualifications for office, AB 301*

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      Salary, increase, SB 516**

      School attendance councils, representation, AB 485**

      Service of process on officers, duties, AB 50

      Sex offenders, duties (See SEX OFFENDERS)

      Subpoenas served on officers, duties, AB 50**

      Technological crimes, seizure of property, duties, AB 306*

      Tobacco products, enforcement of laws, AB 586*

      Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Crime Laboratory, appropriation, AB 99

      Work cards, duties, AB 352*

SHOOTING RANGES

      Clark County, authority to sell naming rights, deposit and use of fees, SB 497**

SHOPLIFTING (See also THEFT)

      Organized retail theft ring, definition, prohibited acts, AB 421*, AB 521

SHORT-TERM LOANS

      Annual percentage rate, calculation, AB 478*

      Armed Forces personnel, unlawful acts, SB 259, AB 440*, AB 478*

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Exemptions from regulation, AB 478*

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Repayment plans, requirements, SB 537

      Resident agents, duties, regulation, SB 242**

      Terminology changed to high-interest loans, regulation, AB 478*

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

SIDEWALKS

      County motor vehicle fuel tax, use of proceeds in certain counties, SB 147**

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds, SB 74**

      Signs carried by persons, local regulation restricted, SB 13

SIERRA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

      General provisions (See FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      State land, transfer of parcel to District, AB 22**

SIGHTSEEING TOUR OPERATORS

      Failure to register with Consumer Affairs Division, deceptive trade practice, SB 18

SIGNATURES

      Initiative (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

      Notarization of signature of unknown person, procedure, AB 533*

      Petitions, penalties for misconduct, SB 78*

      Real Property Electronic Recording Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 88*

      Referendum (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

SIGNS

      Body shops, duties, AB 2*

      Garagemen, duties, AB 393

      Independent living facilities, duties, SB 314*

      Motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, lessors and rebuilders, SB 452**

      Multi-lane highways, designation of lanes for use by large vehicles, AB 118*

      Persons carrying signs on sidewalks, local regulation restricted, SB 13

      Railroads, requirements, AB 340

      Red-light cameras, notice of use, SB 61, AB 497

      Regional transportation commissions, duties, SB 350

      Tobacco sales to minors, posting of notice of prohibition, AB 586*

      Trespass warning, requirements, AB 227*

SKIING AREAS (See also RECREATION AREAS)

      Liability of owners or lessees limited, SB 132*

SKIN CANCER (See also CANCER)

      School instructional program, establishment, AB 78

      Tanning establishments, regulation, AB 238

SNOW REMOVAL

      Washoe County, creation of districts to furnish snow removal, AB 513

SOCIAL HOSTING

      Alcohol, liability for furnishing to or allowing use by minors, SB 7*

SOCIAL SECURITY

      Payments, exemptions from execution, SB 483*, SB 577**

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

      Community notification website regarding certain offenders, release of certain information prohibited, AB 574, AB 579*

      Employers, verification of number through link on certain website, AB 383*

      Judgment creditors, requirements for recording judgment or decree, AB 600**

      Marriage licenses, requirements, AB 406*

      Personal information defined to exclude last four digits of number, AB 600**

SOCIAL WORKERS

      Board of Examiners for Social Workers

             Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

             Members, salary, appointment, SB 310**, SB 412*

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Crimes against older persons, Civilian Volunteer Investigation and Prosecution Team, membership, AB 226

      Geriatrics and gerontology, training requirements, AB 108

      Licensure of person licensed in other state, qualifications, SB 310

      School social workers, pay increase for national certification, SB 166

SOLAR ENERGY (See also RENEWABLE ENERGY)

      Advisory Board for Development of Solar Energy Industry, creation, AB 186

      Building codes and zoning regulations, amendment to allow use of solar energy systems required, AB 184

      Challenge Zones, development of program, AB 186

      Common-interest communities, authority of unit owners to make certain improvements, SB 362

      Demonstration Program, participation by schools and districts, SB 27, AB 186**

      Electric portfolio standards, energy efficiency measure defined, SB 437**

      Fund for Energy Assistance and Conservation, use, AB 341

      Incentive Program, creation, SB 427, SB 437**

      Restrictive covenants, determinations, enforceability, SB 436, AB 396††

SOLICITATION

      Credit cards, solicitors to verify address of certain persons, AB 114*

      Crime against nature (See CRIME AGAINST NATURE, SOLICITATION OF MINOR TO ENGAGE IN)

      Parental rights, conviction for solicitation to commit murder grounds for termination, AB 45

      Paternity fraud, penalty, AB 90*

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

      Clark County, pilot program to collect and separate recyclable material, AB 178*

      Inspectors, peace officer powers, SB 15

      Methamphetamine manufacturing waste, prohibited acts, AB 148**, AB 150

      Municipal landfills, requirements for liner and leachate collection systems, AB 113

      University System, research and development programs, SB 331**

SOUTH TRUCKEE MEADOWS GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

      General provisions (See DISTRICTS)

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, creation, SB 487

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, creation, SB 487*

      Regional Water Planning Commission Advisory Subcommittee, duties, SB 487

      Western Regional Water Commission, creation, SB 487*

SOUTHERN NEVADA ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY

      Advisory Board, creation, duties, SB 352**

      Economic development and urban renewal programs urged, ACR 9

      Grocery stores, tax abatement extended, SB 352**

      Improvement Project, requirements, SB 352**

SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, duties, SB 267**

      Transfers of water from one county to another, reports, AB 325

SPARKS, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Affordable housing, duties, AB 409, AB 439*

      Bond issues, investment and reinvestment of proceeds, AB 615**

      Charter amendments

             City Attorney, appointment, AB 570

             Civil Service Commission, qualifications of members, SB 101*

             Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, SB 13

             Special counsel, employment, SB 101*

             Telecommunication service, franchise, AB 518**

             Witnesses, travel and subsistence allowance, SB 210**

      General improvement district, mandatory creation, annexation of territory, AB 513

      Larry D. Johnson Community Center, appropriation, SB 240, SB 579**

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, creation, SB 487

      Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority (See AIRPORT AUTHORITIES)

      Western Regional Water Commission, creation, SB 487*

SPECIAL FUEL TAX

      Bond or deposit in lieu of, AB 595**

      Collection

             By unlicensed persons, requirement, AB 595**

             Procedures, AB 595**

      Enforcement of laws, AB 595**

      Failure to pay, liability, AB 595**

      Farm vehicles and special mobile equipment, operation on highways, AB 624**

      Highway projects, use of proceeds from annual increases in rate of tax, SB 324

      Legislative study, SCR 30, SCR 42

      Licenses

             Suspension, revocation or cancellation, AB 595**

             Validity, renewal, AB 595**

      Motion picture companies, exemption from certain license and permit fees, SB 321

      Nonprofit organizations providing emergency medical services, exemption, SB 501

      Overpayments and refunds, AB 595**

      Payment of tax, procedures, AB 595**

      Purchase of fuel by suppliers or exporters, restrictions, AB 595**

      Records and reports, requirements, AB 595**

      Unlawful acts, AB 595**

      Violations, prosecution, penalties, AB 595**

SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, COMMISSION ON

      Applications for design, preparation and issuance of plates, approval or disapproval, SB 451**, SB 481**, AB 297**

      Charitable or governmental entities, requirements, reports, SB 315**, SB 451**

      Fees, approval of changes in distribution of proceeds, AB 54**

      Motorcycle plates, feasibility study, duties, AB 278*

      Salaries and expenses, SB 316

SPECIAL MOBILE EQUIPMENT

      Definition, regulations, AB 39**

      Operation on highways, AB 624**

SPEECH, FREEDOM OF

      Demonstrations, restrictions on location or time, penalty, SB 29, AB 159

      Signs carried by persons, local regulation restricted, SB 13

SPIRIT SQUADS

      Safety and coaching standards, adoption, AB 386**

SPORTING EVENTS

      Athletic facilities (See ATHLETIC FACILITIES)

      Baseball, live entertainment tax exemption, AB 487**

      Baseball stadium funding in Washoe County, authorized projects, SB 203**

      Horse racing, authority to place wagers outside Nevada, AB 535

      Nevada Senior Olympics, appropriation, AB 254

      Public schools (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC—Athletic activities)

STAGECOACH GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Sewer facilities, authority to furnish, AB 135**

STALKING

      Fictitious address program, cancellation of address of candidates, AB 517**

      Masters, appointment in protective order proceedings, AB 17

      Violation of protective orders

             Commission of felony, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

             Time for admission to bail, amount of bail, AB 112*

STATE BAR OF NEVADA (See also ATTORNEYS AT LAW)

      Judicial Performance, Commission on, membership, duties, SJR 2

      Judicial Selection, Commission on, membership, SJR 2

STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

      Academic Standards for Public Schools, council to Establish, duties, members, name change, SB 184, SB 540

      Aged persons (See AGING, NEVADA COMMISSION ON)

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF)

      Air Service Development Commission, Nevada, creation, SB 283

      Anhydrous Ammonia Additive Advisory Committee, creation, AB 150

      Arts (See ARTS COUNCIL, NEVADA)

      Behavioral Health Counseling, Board of Examiners for, creation, SB 543

      Bicycle Advisory Board, Nevada, consultation regarding helmets, SB 207

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, SB 490**

      Boxing (See ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      California-Nevada Super speed Ground Transportation Commission, study of long-range mass transit, SCR 43

      Career and Technical Education, State Board for, grants, duties, AB 151

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, creation, duties, SB 326

      Colorado River (See COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION OF NEVADA)

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES, COMMISSION ON)

      Conservation Commission, appropriation for grants, AB 466, AB 629**

      Construction Authority, Nevada, creation, SB 553

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Correctional Institutions, Commission on Standards for State, creation, AB 361

      Corrections, Policy Advisory Commission on, creation, AB 416

      Crimes Against Older Persons, Unit for the Investigation and Prosecution of, creation, AB 226**

      Cultural Affairs (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, COMMISSION FOR)

      Economic development (See ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON)

      Education (See EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF; EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, COMMISSION ON; EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, COMMISSION ON)

      Efficiency program, adoption, use of portion of savings, AB 74

      Emergency response (See EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION, STATE)

      Environment (See ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE)

      Equal Rights Commission, Nevada, duties, AB 255, AB 442

      Equalization (See EQUALIZATION, STATE BOARD OF)

      Ethics (See ETHICS, COMMISSION ON)

      Examiners (See EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Finance (See FINANCE, STATE BOARD OF)

      Foreign languages, recording of expenditures to provide services in, SB 325

      Gaming (See GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA; GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE)

      Health (See HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF)

      Health, Nevada Academy of, creation, SB 171**

      Homeland security (See HOMELAND SECURITY, NEVADA COMMISSION ON)

      Institutional Review Board, Nevada (See HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE)

      Judicial Performance, Commission on, creation, SJR 2

      Judicial Selection, Commission on, composition, duties, SJR 2

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements (See LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS)

      Medical Advisory Board (See MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD)

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Commission on, composition, AB 233**

      Mines and minerals (See MINERAL RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON)

      Minorities (See MINORITY AFFAIRS, NEVADA COMMISSION ON)

      Mortgage Investments and Lending, Commission on, creation, SB 160

      National and Community Service, Nevada Commission for, appropriation, AB 317, AB 629**

      Nevada Executive Department Lobbying Disclosure Act, adoption, AB 142

      Occupational boards (See specific occupation or profession)

      Pardons (See PARDONS COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Parole (See PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, AB 184, AB 341

      Performance standards for agencies, adoption, SB 297, SCR 41

      Personal identifying information, duties, AB 600*

      Personnel Commission, transfer of duties regarding independent contractors, SB 124

      POST (See PEACE OFFICERS’ STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION)

      Prison (See PRISON COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF STATE)

      Prison Oversight, Committee on, creation, AB 416

      Private colleges (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON)

      Professional Standards in Education, Commission on, duties, SB 473**

      Public employees (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE; PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT BOARD)

      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)

      Regents (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

      Registered Agents, State Board of, creation, SB 317

      Residential Construction Commission, Nevada, creation, SB 553

      Rural Local Government Financial Assistance, Committee for, creation, AB 330

      Sentencing (See SENTENCING, ADVISORY COMMISSION ON)

      Solar Energy Industry, Advisory Board for Development of, creation, AB 186

      Special license plates (See SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, COMMISSION ON)

      Taxes (See EQUALIZATION, STATE BOARD OF; TAX COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Taxicabs (See TAXICAB AUTHORITY)

      Technological crimes (See TECHNOLOGICAL CRIME, ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE NEVADA TASK FORCE FOR)

      Tourism (See TOURISM, COMMISSION ON)

      Transportation services (See TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY)

      Unemployment compensation, Board of Review (See UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)

      Veterans (See VETERANS’ SERVICES COMMISSION, NEVADA; VETERANS’ SERVICES, OFFICE OF)

      Water Projects, Board for Financing, duties, appropriation, SB 276

      Wild Horses, Commission for the Preservation of, coordination of activities, SB 513

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF)

STATE CLIMATOLOGIST

      Appropriation for new position, AB 189

STATE CONTROLLER

      Abandoned Property Trust Fund, duties, SB 519**

      Administrative assessments, duties, AB 166

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, SB 490**

      Capital improvements, temporary advances, duties, SB 578**

      Career incentive program for public safety personnel, duties, AB 257

      Computer hardware and software, appropriation, AB 197**

      Contingency Account for Hazardous Materials, duties, SB 50

      Efficiency program for state agencies, duties, AB 74

      Expenditures exceeding Legislative appropriation, duties, AB 617**

      General appropriations act, duties, AB 628**

      General authorized expenditures bill, duties, SB 576**

      Governor to designate temporary replacement upon temporary incapacity, AB 559

      Highway 160 improvements, duties, AB 544**

      National Guard or Reserve members, bonus pay, duties, SB 116

      Nye County sales tax, duties, SB 257, AB 461*

      Performance standards for state agencies, establishment, SB 297

      Private Investigator’s Licensing Board, Fund for the, duties, AB 531**

      Property tax levy by State, duties, SB 578**

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Fund for the, duties, AB 167, AJR 8

      Public Employees’ Retirement Fund, duties, AB 167, AJR 8

      Public Schools, Fund to Stabilize the Operation of, duties, SB 416

      Sales and use taxes, duties, SB 324

      School Buildings and Facilities, Account for the Repair, Replacement and Renovation of, duties, SB 551

      State Distributive School Account, duties, AB 627**

      Supplemental city-county relief tax, duties, SB 510

      Temporary advances, notice, duties, SB 578**, AB 628**

      Transportation Services Authority Regulatory Fund, duties, SB 68, SB 107, SB 393, AB 497*, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Travel and subsistence payments, duties, SB 511**

      Veterans, Gift Account for, duties, SB 219*

      Wildlife Account, temporary transfers, SB 576**

STATE DEMOGRAPHER

      Low-income housing database, creation, funding, AB 255

STATE DEPARTMENTS

      Administration (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, SB 490**

      Commerce (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Corrections (See CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Cultural Affairs (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Education (See EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Efficiency program, adoption, use of portion of savings, AB 74

      Employees (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Employment (See EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Foreign languages, recording of expenditures to provide services in, SB 325

      Highways (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Human Services (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Information Technology (See INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements (See LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS)

      Military (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Motor Vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Natural Resources (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Nevada Executive Department Lobbying Disclosure Act, adoption, AB 142

      Performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, AB 184, AB 341

      Performance standards for agencies, adoption, SB 297, SB 324†, SB 574, AB 595**, SCR 41

      Personal identifying information, duties, AB 600*

      Personnel (See PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Public Safety (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Public Works Department, State, creation, AB 12

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Taxation (See TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF; TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY)

      Veterans (See VETERANS’ SERVICES, OFFICE OF)

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Work programs, duties, SB 518**

STATE EMPLOYEES (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

STATE ENGINEER

      Administrative fines, authority, SB 274**

      Counties to relinquish certain water rights to, SB 485

      Groundwater resources, statewide information system urged, SCR 11

      Injunctive relief, SB 274**

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, representation, SB 487*

      Powers and duties generally, SB 274**, SB 405, AB 285

      Regulations, authority, reports, SB 274**

      Southern Nevada Water Authority, receipt of reports, AB 325

      Water conservation plans, duties, AB 331*

STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS

      Abandoned Property Trust Fund (See ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY)

      Air Quality, Account for the Management of, sources, use, SB 422**, AB 67**

      Anatomical Gift Account, use, AB 75**

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Authorized expenditures, SB 576**

      Budget

             Legislative Commission’s Budget Subcommittee, repeal, SB 465

             Legislative proposal for budget, preparation, contents, SB 465

             Limit on total proposed expenditures for purposes other than construction

                   Calculation, AB 362

                   Unfunded accrued liability of State, exemption of certain expenditures to reduce, AB 196*

             Nevada Executive Budget System, enhancements, appropriation, AB 206**

             Proposed budget

                   Capital projects over certain amount, requirements, SB 387**

                   Confidentiality, SB 465

                   Fiscal Analysis Division, consultations, SB 465

             Regional facilities for children, inclusion of support, SB 249

             Services provided in language other than English, recording of expenditures required, SB 325

             Tax and spending control, SJR 7

             Work programs, procedures, SB 518**

             Zero-based budgeting, use, requirements, SB 108

      Channel Clearance Account, appropriation, SB 251**

      Common-Interest Communities, Account for, use, SB 362

      Consumer Affairs Division Regulatory Fund, creation, SB 107

      Consumer Protection, Account for the Bureau of, sources, AB 526**

      Consumer Protection, Revolving Account for the Bureau of, creation, AB 393*

      Contingency Fund

             Appropriation, SB 466**

             Use, AB 105, AB 162, AB 343

      Courts, special account for specialty courts, sources, AB 166

      Crimes Against Older Persons, Account for the Unit for the Investigation and Prosecution of, creation, use, AB 226**

      Debts owed state agencies

             Bad debts, powers of Clerk of State Board of Examiners, AB 16**

             Convenience fees for certain forms of payment, SB 554

             Electronic transfer required for certain amounts, SB 517*

             Reimbursement of collection costs, AB 121

      Disaster Relief Account

             Appropriation, SB 464**

             Grants to local governments, SB 390

      Disbursement accounts, creation, appropriations, SB 443**, SB 579**, AB 484, AB 629**

      Educational Trust Fund, creation, sources, AB 279*

      Emergency Account, appropriation, AB 275**

      Emergency Reserve Fund, sources, SJR 7

      Energy Assistance and Conservation, Fund for, use, SB 437*, AB 341

      Expedited services, fee eliminated, Account abolished, SB 554

      False claims for government money, property or services, remedies, SB 529**

      Federal Lands, Account for Revenue from the Lease of, allocation, SB 539

      Financial Institutions, Investigative Account for, sources, SB 476**

      Forest thinning, revolving account for, creation, appropriation, SB 226

      Fort Mohave Valley Development Account

             Transfer of money, SB 301**

             Use, appropriation, SB 301

      Genetic Marker Testing, Fund for, creation, use, AB 99

      Graffiti Reward Fund, sources, AB 14*

      Health Education for Minors, Account for, deposits, SB 14

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a (See HEALTHY NEVADA, FUND FOR A)

      Highway Fund, State

             Sources, SB 180, SB 324†, SB 392†, SB 394†, SB 574, SB 577**, AB 393*, AB 417, AB 595**

             Use, SB 364, AB 547, AB 595**

      Hospital Care for Indigent Patients, Fund for, sources, use, SB 532, AB 168, AB 247**

      Impaired Driving, Fund for Programs Relating to, creation, sources, SB 45

      Insurance Examination Fund, sources, use, AB 161*

      Integrated Design Laboratories fund, Nevada, creation, use, AB 341

      Justice Assistance Grant Trust Account, creation, AB 165**

      Legislative Fund (See LEGISLATURE)

      Local Government Pooled Long-Term Investment Account, sources, SB 457

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account, allocations, SB 96, SB 153

      Low-Income Housing, Account for, sources, use, appropriation, AB 255, AB 439†, AB 603

      Low-Income Owners of Manufactured Homes, Fund for, appropriation, AB 603

      Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund

             Name change, use, AB 465

             Transfers from Abandoned Property Trust Fund, SB 469

      Mortgage Lending Education and Research Fund, creation, use, SB 546

      Mortgage Lending, Fund for, sources, AB 440*

      Motor Vehicle Fund

             Revolving Account for Issuance of Salvage Titles, creation, AB 580**

             Sources and use, AB 265, AB 580**

      Natural Resource Agencies, Fund for, creation, appropriation, SB 513

      Nevada Air Service Development Fund, creation, appropriation, SB 283

      Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, Fund for, creation, AB 619

      Nevada Cultural Fund, appropriation, SB 431

      Nevada Highway Patrol Regulatory Fund, creation, SB 107

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Fund for, creation, SB 434

      Patriot Relief Account, use, AB 104

      Pay-for-Performance Fund, creation, appropriation, AB 280

      Performance standards for agencies, adoption, SB 297, SCR 41

      Plant Industry Account, appropriation, AB 548**

      Prisoners’ Personal Property Fund, credit of interest and income, AB 37*

      Private Investigator’s Licensing Board, Fund for the, creation, AB 531**

      Problem Gambling, Revolving Account to Support Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of, sources and use, SB 453**

      Property tax freeze, creation of account to reimburse lost local revenue, AB 452

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Fund for the, sources, AB 167, AJR 8

      Public Employees’ Retirement Fund, sources, AB 167, AJR 8

      Public money, definition, deposits, SB 511**

      Rainy Day Fund, sources, use, AB 617**, SJR 7

      Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Fund for, sources, use, AB 186

      Research and Development Fund, creation, SB 550

      Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account, use, appropriation, AB 257†, AB 275**

      Retirees’ Health and Welfare Benefits Fund, State, creation, SB 547**

      Retirement Benefits Investment Fund, creation, SB 457**

      Rural Local Governments, Fund for Financial Assistance to, creation, use, AB 330

      Salvage Pools, Automobile Wreckers, Body Shops and Garages, Account for Regulation of

             Abolished, AB 580**

             Sources, AB 594*

      Services for Persons with Impaired Speech or Hearing, Account for, sources, use, SB 473*

      Solid Waste Management Account, use, SB 331**

      Special License Plates, Revolving Account for, deposits, AB 54

      Stabilize the Operation of State Government, Fund to, sources, use, AB 617**, SJR 7

      Stale Claims Account, appropriation, AB 275**

      State General Fund, transfer of certain surplus funds, AB 167, AJR 8

      Tax and spending control, SJR 7

      Technological Crime Advisory Board, Account for the, sources, use, SB 191**, AB 306*

      Terrorism prevention or response, reports regarding federal aid, SB 173

      Tort Claim Fund, appropriation, SB 345**, AB 628**

      Tourism, Fund for the Promotion of, use, SB 408, SB 562**, SB 572, AB 629**

      Transportation Services Authority Regulatory Fund, transfer of assets, SB 68, SB 107, SB 364, SB 393, AB 497*, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Travel Advances, Account for, abolished, SB 511**

      Unclaimed Property Pledged Revenue Fund, creation, SB 550

      Veterans, Gift Account for, creation, use, SB 219*

      Veterans’ Home Account, sources, SB 462**, SB 468**

      Veterans’ Homes, Gift Account for, sources, SB 219*, AB 10

      Victims of Crime, Fund for the Compensation of, deposits, use, AB 226**

      Volunteer Emergency Medical Services Fund, Nevada, creation, SB 58

      Water Conservation, Capital Improvements to Certain Water Systems and Improvements to Certain Sewage Disposal Systems, Fund for Grants for, use, SB 276

      Water Rights Technical Support Fund, name change, use, appropriation, SB 276

      Weeds, Trust Fund for the Control of, creation, use, SB 505

      Wildlife Account, temporary transfers, SB 576**

      Wildlife Obligated Reserve Account, reports, SB 576**, AB 259**

      Workforce Housing, Account for, creation, use, appropriation, AB 603

      Workforce shortage, loans made to students in certain programs, SB 357

STATE HIGHWAYS (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

STATE LANDS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

STATE LANDS, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE MILITIA (See NATIONAL GUARD)

STATE OF NEVADA

      English designated as official state language, SB 325

STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

      Actions against (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

      Award for making suggestion that results in savings to agency, amount, AB 74

      Classified service

             Emergencies, overtime hours without prior approval authorized, SB 124

             Index of broad occupational groups, contents, AB 445*

             Placement of promoted employee who fails to attain permanent status, SB 124

             Positions moved to unclassified service, effect, SB 575**

             Salary increase, SB 575**

      Collective bargaining, SB 428, SB 429, AB 601

      Deferred compensation program, plans, AB 612**

      Discrimination based on inability to converse in language other than English prohibited, SB 325

      Drug testing, requirements, AB 557

      Efficiency program, adoption by state agencies, AB 74

      Employee-Management Committee, decisions binding, petition for court enforcement, AB 445*

      Employee organizations

             Leave of absence without pay to serve full-time for organization, AB 602

             Powers and duties, prohibited acts, SB 428, SB 429, AB 601

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Former officer or employee, acceptance of employment with certain businesses, prohibition, SB 307*, SB 393†, SB 495

      Gaming Board and Commission, when members and agents deemed essential employees, AB 589**

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, service on committee of, SB 90**

      Identity theft by

             Penalty for multiple violations or certain financial loss, SB 155, AB 428*

             Victim authorized to bring action for damages, AB 114*

      Independent contractors, regulation of contracts, SB 124

      International trade agreements, authority to bind State, AB 470

      Jury duty, exemption, AB 49

      Lobbying activities (See LOBBYING)

      Nevada Employee Action and Timekeeping System, appropriation, AB 206**

      Peace officer employees (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Classification as occupational group, AB 445*

      Personal information submitted to agencies, confidentiality, liability, AB 600*

      Representation or counseling of private persons before certain public agencies, annual reports, SB 495*

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      Salaries, SB 575**

      Travel and subsistence allowances

             Payment procedures, SB 511**

             Reimbursement rate, SB 210**

      Unclassified service, salaries, SB 575**

      Workplace relations, discussions and agreements, SB 428, SB 429, AB 601

STATE PALEONTOLOGIST

      Creation of Office, SB 135

STATE PARKS

      Floyd Lamb State Park, appropriation, SB 579**, AB 288, AB 629**

      Forest thinning, appropriation, study, SB 226**

      Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park, funding of recreational projects, SB 55**

      Monte Cristo State Park, designation, SB 514, SB 579**

      Rangers (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Eligibility for early retirement, SB 287

             Occupational disease benefits, coverage, appropriation, AB 89

             Police and Firefighters’ Retirement Fund, enrollment, appropriation, SB 287**

      Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act, authorization to use certain money for state parks urged, AJR 9

      Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, appropriation, SB 402, SB 579**

      Upper Las Vegas Wash, creation of park, feasibility study, AB 469**, AB 629**

STATE PARKS, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE PUBLICATIONS

      English language, all official state publications to be printed in, SB 325

      Facilities having physical custody of children pursuant to court order, inspection reports, AB 507*

      Initiative pamphlet, publication by Secretary of State repealed, AB 569*

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, advertising agreements, AB 265

      Out-of-print materials, appropriation for reproduction, SB 461**

      Residential care or services, informational brochure, SB 314*

STATE PURCHASING

      Disabilities, persons with, registration of organizations wishing to contract for employment or training services, reports, SB 140**

      Lease of public land pursuant to purchasing contract, exception to certain requirements, AB 462**

      Operating cost-savings measures, length of contracts, AB 184, AB 341

      Public officers and employees, restrictions on employment by persons receiving certain bids, SB 307*

      Release of certain information to bidders restricted, SB 307*

STATE TREASURER

      Affordable housing, penalties against city or county, reports, duties, AB 439

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, SB 490**

      Bond, appropriation for costs, AB 597

      Career and Technical Education, Gift Fund for, duties, AB 151

      Child welfare agencies, administrative fines imposed against, duties, AB 263*

      Federal Lands, Account for Revenue from the Lease of, duties, SB 539

      Fort Mohave Valley Development Account, duties, SB 301**

      Governor to designate temporary replacement upon temporary incapacity, AB 559

      Local Government Pooled Long-Term Investment Account, duties, SB 457

      Millennium scholarships, duties, SB 52

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, duties, SB 576**

      Motor Vehicle Fund, duties, AB 265, AB 580**

      Public money, deposits, duties, SB 511**

      Public Works Board, State, member, AB 12

      Reno parks, special license plates for support of, duties, AB 297**

      School Buildings and Facilities, Account for the Repair, Replacement and Renovation of, transfer of funds, SB 551

      State officers generally (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Travel advances, duties removed, SB 511**

      Trusts for public purpose established to dispose of unspent campaign contributions, administration, AB 109

      Unclaimed property (See ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY)

      University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, duties, AB 567**

STATE UNIVERSITY (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

STATE VEHICLES

      Adjutant General, replacement vehicles, appropriation, SB 250**

      Administration, Department of, appropriation, AB 205**

      Agriculture, State Department of, appropriation, AB 539**

      Child and Family Services, Division of, appropriation, AB 272**

      Conservation and Natural Resources, Department of, appropriation, SB 251**

      Fire Marshal, State, appropriation, SB 555**

      Grants Management Advisory Committee, appropriation, AB 203**

      Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of, appropriation, AB 271**

      Highway Patrol, appropriations, SB 187**, SB 555**

      Investigation Division, appropriation, SB 555**

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Division of, appropriation, SB 253**

      Motor Pool, State, appropriation, SB 471**, AB 205**

      Museums and History, Division of, appropriation, AB 551**

      Parole and Probation, Division of, appropriation, SB 471**

      Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, appropriation, AB 618**

STATUTES OF NEVADA

      Technical corrections legislation, SB 577**, AB 534**

STATUTORY SEXUAL SEDUCTION (See SEXUAL SEDUCTION, STATUTORY)

STEM CELLS

      Complementary integrative medicine, regulation, SB 360, SB 395, SB 432**

      Nevada Institutional Review Board, powers and duties, SB 361

      Nonembryonic cells, study of use, SB 432**

STOREY COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Officers and employees, salaries, travel and per diem expenses, SB 516**

      State Public Defender, assessment for services, SB 576**

STOREY COUNTY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER

      Facility construction, appropriation, SB 569

STRAW

      Building codes to allow use of straw in construction of structures, AB 184

STREETS AND ALLEYS (See also HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

      County motor vehicle fuel tax, use of proceeds in certain counties, SB 147**

      General improvement districts to provide streets in smaller counties, boundaries, AB 373**

      Infrastructure tax in smaller counties, use of proceeds, SB 74**

      Martin Luther King Boulevard, extension of name to continuing street, AB 538

      Regional transportation commissions, duty to minimize impact of projects on traffic, SB 350

      Vacation or abandonment

             Approval by adjoining property owners, ordinances, AB 473

             Easements, conveyance to public utilities, AB 120**

             Notice of proposals, AB 120**

STROKES

      Power to End Stroke campaign, support urged, SCR 39

      Vascular Health

             Coordinator, appointment, appropriation, AB 629**

             State Program and Committee, establishment, AB 360

SUBDIVISION OF LAND

      Agricultural lands, exemption from certain laws, AB 258**

      Applications, acceptance of incomplete applications prohibited, procedures following, AB 558*

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Commercial or industrial buildings, approval of certificates regarding subdivision of existing building, SB 84*

      Grazing districts, fencing of private land by developers required, SB 433

      Green buildings (See GREEN BUILDINGS)

      Growth control (See GROWTH CONTROL)

      Impact fees (See IMPACT FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT)

      Master plans, contents of housing plan, AB 439*

      Parcel maps

             Agricultural lands, exemption from certain requirements, AB 258**

             Filing with Division of Water Resources, approval, SB 275*

      Residential construction tax (See RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX)

      Sales of subdivided land

             Complaints against licensees, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

             Crimes, licensees to notify Division of conviction of certain crimes, AB 562*

             Disciplinary action against licensees, AB 562*

             Disclosures, SB 258, SB 437*

             Licenses or permits, electronic renewal, fees, AB 365**

             Violations by licensees, civil penalties, AB 562*

      Solar or wind energy systems, restrictions, determinations, SB 436, AB 396††

      Streets or easements, notice of proposed vacation or abandonment, conveyance of easements to public utilities, AB 120**

      Tentative maps, consideration of infrastructure requirements, AB 527

      Wells, filing of maps by certain persons, approval of maps, SB 275*

SUBPOENAS

      Dental Examiners of Nevada, Board of, authority to issue, SB 265*

      Dispensing Opticians, Board of, authority to issue, AB 249**

      Peace officers, service on, duties of law enforcement agencies, AB 50**

      Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, authority to issue, AB 508**

SUBSTANCE ABUSE (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

SUN VALLEY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, creation, SB 487

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, creation, SB 487*

      Washoe County Regional Water Planning Commission Advisory Subcommittee, appointments, SB 487

      Western Regional Water Commission, creation, SB 487*

SUNSET LEGISLATION

      Apprenticeship programs, continuation of tax exemption, AB 110**, AB 210

      Attainable housing for minorities, study of availability, AB 255

      Business tax, prospective increase repealed, SB 233, AB 628**

      Capital improvements, extension of time for certain projects, SB 578**

      Clark County sales tax for police departments, reports, legislative review, AB 461*

      Commercial vehicle drivers, criminal penalty for DUI, expiration, AB 584*

      Corrections, Policy Advisory Commission on, expiration, AB 416

      Digital microwave project, prior appropriation extended, SB 456**

      Domestic violence offender counseling programs, report to Legislature, AB 625**

      Education

             Achievement and proficiency tests, limitation on administration, SB 110**

             Empowerment schools, SB 238**

             Special qualifications licenses, issuance to persons holding certain certification, SB 264**

      Eminent domain, expiration of certain provisions removed, SB 130

      Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on the State Program for, reversion of prior appropriation extended, SB 557**

      Gaming licensees, abatement of certain license fees, expiration, SB 381

      Homeland security, authority to inspect certain documents, SB 106**

      Integrated Consumer Affairs Tracking System, reversion of prior appropriation extended, SB 470**

      Jury duty exemptions, expiration, AB 49**

      Law libraries, commissions on, operation, SB 556*

      Lear Theater, Reno, reversion of prior funding extended, SB 572

      Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, continuation, AB 530, AB 629**

      National Guard or Reserve members, bonus pay, expiration, SB 116

      Nevada Academy of Health, operation, SB 171**

      Nevada System of Higher Education, lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, applicability of laws, SB 198**

      Notaries public, expiration of additional fee for recording bond, SB 131**

      Payroll taxes, elimination of reduction and certain deductions, AB 243

      Property tax exemptions, constitutional requirements, AJR 16 of the 73rd Session

      Public Lands, Legislative Committee on, continuation of certain duties, SB 267**

      Red-light cameras, pilot program for use, expiration, SB 61, AB 497

      Rehabilitation Division, administration of certain Program, continuation, SB 140**

      Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority, expiration of exemption of certain contracts, SB 117**

      Sales tax exemptions, constitutional requirements, AJR 16 of the 73rd Session

      Senior Citizens and Veterans, Committee on, operation, SB 170, AB 183

      Solar Energy Systems Demonstration Program, termination, SB 427

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community, extension of tax abatement for grocery stores, SB 352**

      Technology, Account for the Acquisition and Improvement of, continuation, AB 209**

      Theme park districts, contingent expiration of laws, AB 598

      Truckee River projects, reversion of prior appropriation extended, report, SB 203**, SB 454**

      Washoe County baseball stadium, contingent expiration of certain provisions, SB 203**

      Water Resources, Legislative Committee on, operation, SB 267

      Waterpower Energy Systems Demonstration Program, termination, SB 437*

      Wind Energy Systems Demonstration Program, termination, SB 437*, AB 178*

SUNSHINE IN LITIGATION

      Judicial public records, sealing, AB 519

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

      Academic standards of content and performance, duties, SB 540

      Accountability for Public Schools, Division of, duties, SB 540

      Advisory body to Superintendent

             Academic Standards for Public Schools, Council to Establish, SB 540

             Education, State Board of, SB 540

             Educational Technology, Commission on, SB 540

      Alternative programs for at-risk pupils, approval, SB 535**

      Appointment

             Confirmation or rejection by State Senate, SB 305

             Governor, duties, SB 540

      Basic support guarantee, duties, AB 563*, AB 627**

      Budgetary requests for State Distributive School Account, duties, SB 540, AB 563†, AB 565

      Career and technical education, duties, SB 540

      Criminal cases involving licensed personnel, duties, AB 313**

      Disruptive pupils, pilot program, duties, AB 553, AB 565

      Distance education agreements, receipt eliminated, SB 535**

      Dropouts, report of rates, duties, SB 184**

      Educational Excellence, Commission on, duties removed, SB 540

      Educational technology

             Assessment of needs of school districts, reports, duties, SB 184**

             Duties, generally, SB 540

      Empowerment schools, hiring of coordinator, SB 238

      Homeschools, notice of intent, receipt, duties, SB 404

      Incentives for certain educational personnel, duties, reports, AB 565

      Innovation and Prevention of Remediation, Account for Programs for, duties, SB 185**

      Nevada Autism Task Force, duties, SB 368, AB 629**

      P-16 Advisory Council, creation, duties, SB 239**

      Parental Involvement, Advisory Council on, establishment, duties, SB 143**

      Personnel licenses, notice of expiration date, AB 432**

      Private elementary and secondary institutions, inspections, AB 250**

      Pupil-teacher ratios, duties, AB 627**

      Regional training programs, duties, SB 540

      Stabilize the Operation of Public Schools, Fund to, duties, SB 416

      State officers generally (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Term of office, SB 540

      University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, duties, SB 540†, AB 567**

SUPPORT

      Child support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Dispute resolution, alternative methods, AB 571

      Divorce actions (See DIVORCE)

      Interstate Family Support Act, procedures, SB 77*

SUPREME COURT

      Administrative assessments, distribution and use, AB 166, AB 625*

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, SB 490**

      Buildings and grounds, administration and control, AB 572

      Case management system, appropriation, AB 628**

      Concealed firearms, permittee required to obtain authorization to carry in courthouse, penalty, AB 191

      Employees, training requirements, AB 108

      Gerontology, Court urged to require training for justices and attorneys, AB 108

      Intermediate Appellate Court, duties, SJR 9

      Judicial Performance, Commission on, membership, duties, SJR 2

      Justices

             Appointment initially, retention by election, SJR 2

             Candidacy documents, period for filing, AB 505**

             Chief Justice, duties regarding Commission on Law Libraries, SB 556*

             Exemption from jury duty, AB 49

             Judicial Retirement System (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM)

             Salaries, increase, appropriations, SB 248**, SB 556*

             Sentencing, Advisory Commission on, membership, AB 508**

      Law Libraries, Commission on, creation, appropriation, SB 556*

      Supplemental appropriations, AB 556**

SURETIES

      Exoneration of surety, procedures, AB 190**

SURETY BONDS (See BONDS, SURETY)

SURGERY

      Laser surgery, authority to perform, AB 385*

      Office-based surgery, sentinel events, reports, penalties, SB 412*

      Same-day surgery centers, public information awareness program, duties, AB 146**, AB 629**

SURROGATES

      Gestational agreements, requirements, SB 71

      Medical research, requirements for surrogate decision makers, AB 578

SWANS (See also WILDLIFE)

      Hunting, unlawful acts, AB 338

SWORDS

      School property, vehicles or activities, possession of sword prohibited, AB 107

SYNAGOGUES (See RELIGIOUS BUILDINGS)

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TAHOE BASIN

      Douglas County, room tax increase, use of proceeds, SB 94

      Environmental Improvement Program, bond issue, SB 55**

      Fireshed management plan, evaluation, SB 226**

      Tahoe Science Consortium, support for Consortium expressed, SCR 3

TAHOE-DOUGLAS VISITOR’S AUTHORITY

      Receipt and use of room tax proceeds, SB 94

      Time shares, applicability of room tax clarified, AB 528

TAHOE-PYRAMID BIKEWAY

      Property owners encouraged to grant easements across or access to land, SB 132

TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY

      Employees, salaries, SB 575**

      Vehicles, appropriation for purchase, AB 618**

TAIWAN (See also FOREIGN COUNTRIES)

      Free trade agreement with United States, support urged, SJR 16

      World Health Organization, support for participation urged, SJR 15

TANNING ESTABLISHMENTS

      Regulation, AB 238

TASC

      Constitutional amendment imposing tax and spending controls, SJR 7

TAX COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Appeals

             Closed hearings, requirements, immunities, SB 448, AB 433**

             County assessor actions, AB 527

      Growth control, receipt of reports, duties, SB 510

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account, duties, SB 153

      Property tax

             Abatements, duties

                   New or expanded businesses, SB 437**, AB 186**

                   Qualified residences under Green Building Rating System, SB 437

                   Recapture of taxes from certain property, AB 209**

                   Suspension of action relating to green buildings, SB 567††

             Common-interest communities, assessment of parcels, duties, AB 209**

             Freeze, duties, AB 452

      Proprietary or confidential information, use or publication, immunities, SB 448

      Sales and use taxes, duties, SB 502*, SB 567††, AB 236**

      State business licenses, duties, AB 383*

TAX INCREMENT AREAS

      Creation by cooperative agreement between local entity and Nevada System of Higher Education, SB 374*

      Limitation on revenue in certain municipalities, SB 374*

      Redevelopment agencies, distribution of tax revenue, AB 527

      Theme park projects in larger counties, funding, AB 598

TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Affordable housing, penalty against city or county for failure to make adequate progress, notice, duties, AB 439

      Budget shortfall, appropriation, SB 340

      Cigarettes and other tobacco products, duties, AB 586*

      Green building tax abatements and exemptions, duties, SB 567††, AB 621**

      Growth control measures, duties after local adoption, SB 510, AB 291

      Highway projects, contributions by vehicle owners, regulation, SB 180

      Information technology, appropriation, SB 340**, SB 463**

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account, duties, SB 96, SB 153

      Motion picture companies, certificates of eligibility, receipt, SB 321

      Nye County sales tax, duties, SB 257, AB 461*

      Off-highway vehicles, certain duties removed, SB 434

      Office equipment, appropriation, SB 463**

      Payroll taxes, duties regarding abatements, SB 262, SB 528

      Property tax, duties (See PROPERTY TAXES)

      Proprietary or confidential information, use or publication, immunities, SB 448

      Public Employees’ Benefit Program, duties, SB 544**

      Rental car fees, duties, AB 595**

      Sales and use taxes, duties, SB 502*, SB 567††, AB 236**

      School buildings and facilities in small counties, duties, SB 551

      School funding, duties, AB 627**

      State business license, duties, SB 102, SB 503**, AB 171

      Unified Tax System, appropriation for development, SB 463**

      Video service providers, duties, AB 526

      Wineries, transport and sale by, regulation, AB 403

TAXES AND TAXATION

      Aircraft fuel (See AVIATION FUEL TAX)

      Biomass energy, production tax credits urged, SJR 11

      City-county relief (See CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX)

      Eminent domain, restriction on transfer of acquired property for purpose of increasing tax revenues, SB 85†, AB 102†, AB 129

      Governmental services (See GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX)

      Income tax, earned income credit refund exempt from execution, AB 483**

      Infrastructure (See INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR)

      Insurance premiums (See INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX)

      Jet fuel (See JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT FUEL, TAX ON)

      Legislative study of existing taxes and future revenue sources, SCR 42

      Liquor (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Live entertainment (See LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TAX)

      Livestock special tax, repeal of law regarding location of stock for tax purposes, SB 47**

      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)

      Payments to State exceeding certain amount, electronic transfers required, SB 517*

      Payroll (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Property (See PROPERTY TAXES)

      Real property transfer (See REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAXES)

      Residential construction (See RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX)

      Sales and use (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Tax and Spending Control for Nevada, constitutional amendment, SJR 7

      Tobacco products (See CIGARETTES; TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Transient lodging (See ROOM TAX)

TAXICAB AUTHORITY

      Airport control officers, peace officer powers, AB 336

      Appeal of decisions, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Employees (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Code of ethics, adoption, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Retirement for peace officer employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Stopping and detaining vehicles, powers, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Uniforms and vehicles, requirements, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Examinations of certificate holders, notice requirements, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Geographic area of jurisdiction, SB 107

      Independent contractors, duties, SB 107

      Limousines, duties, SB 107

      Organizational procedures and policies, adoption, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

TAXICABS

      Cities and counties, regulation of taxicab industry, SB 107

      Drivers

             Cease and desist orders, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Passenger destination, penalty for third offense involving, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Permits, issuance, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Tips, prohibited acts, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Examination of records of certificate holders, notice, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Independent contractors, regulation, SB 107

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, regulation of taxicab industry, SB 107

      Records, recovery of penalty for refusal to provide or allow inspection, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Stopping and detaining vehicles, powers of Taxicab Authority employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Surcharge imposed to support highway construction, ballot question, SB 393

      Taxicab motor carriers, regulation by (See also MOTOR CARRIERS)

             Public Utilities Commission, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Taxicab Authority, SB 107

             Transportation Services Authority, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Vandalism, penalties, AB 14*

TEACH FOR AMERICA

      Appropriation, AB 262

TEAR GAS

      Penalty when used in commission of crime, AB 63, AB 300, AB 416, AB 510**

TECHNOLOGICAL CRIME, ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE NEVADA TASK FORCE FOR

      Account for the Board, name change, sources and use, SB 191**, AB 306*

      Composition, AB 306*

      Meetings, attendance, quorum, AB 306*

      Name change, AB 306*

TELECOMMUNICATIONS (See INTERNET; RADIO; TELEPHONE; TELEVISION)

TELEMARKETING

      Call centers, disclosure of location on request, effect of refusal, AB 422

      Failure to register with Consumer Affairs Division, deceptive trade practice, SB 18

TELEPHONE

      211 system for social service referrals, appropriation, AB 308, AB 327, AB 629**

      Cell phones, use by minors operating motor vehicles prohibited, exception, AB 124

      Collection agencies, one-party consent to recording of calls, AB 127**

      Emergency telephone systems

             Metropolitan police departments, submission of budget, SB 28**

             Reckless or aggressive driving, reports, effect, SB 394

             Surcharges to enhance or improve system in certain counties, AB 122**

      Exploitation of aged persons, toll-free number to report, AB 87*

      Overhead facilities, rate adjustment to recover costs of conversion to underground facilities, AB 473

      Poison Control Call Center Services, supplemental appropriation, AB 199**

      Prisons and prisoners, unlawful acts, AB 106**

      Providers of services

             Administrative fines for violations, AB 27**

             Assessments, levy and collection, AB 518**

             Deregulation, AB 518**

             Fees of local governments, reduction and prospective elimination, SB 246

             General rate applications and statement of future changes, filing, AB 103**

             PAR carriers and plan of alternative regulation, laws repealed, AB 518**

             Video service providers, regulation, AB 526**

      Railroads, emergency alert systems required, AB 340

      Regional transportation commissions, provision of toll-free number to report certain traffic problems, SB 350

      School districts, expenditures for equipment, AB 563†, AB 565

      Surcharges, use by Office of Disability Services, SB 473*

      Traffic problems, toll-free number to report, SB 350

      Vascular health, creation of telemedicine system, AB 360

TELEVISION

      Public broadcasting organizations

             Appropriations, SB 290, AB 270

             PEG access programming, AB 526**

      School districts

             Annual expenditures for telecommunications equipment, AB 563†, AB 565

             Trustee meetings in large counties, televising, report, AB 267**

      Video service providers

             Certificates of authority, issuance, fees, AB 526**

             Deregulation, AB 526**

             Fees charged by local governments, SB 246, AB 526**

             Franchises, AB 526**

             Streets vacated or abandoned, notice, conveyance of easements, AB 120**

             Telecommunication services, regulation, AB 526**

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (See WELFARE)

TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS (See PARENT AND CHILD)

TERRORISM

      Additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Early Warning Fusion Center in Clark County, appropriation, AB 346

      Flight 93 National Memorial, appropriation for construction, AB 475, AB 629**

      Hoax substances, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 137*

      Homeland security (See HOMELAND SECURITY)

      National Guard or Reserve members on operations, bonus pay, SB 116

      Railroads, safety requirements, AB 340

      State or local expenditures for prevention and response, requirements, SB 173

      Threats or conveying false information, penalty, AB 137*

THEATERS

      Huntridge Theatre, Las Vegas, appropriation for purchase and restoration, AB 480

      Industrial insurance coverage for certain theatrical or stage performers, AB 363

      Sex offenders, prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

THEFT

      Chemicals used to manufacture controlled substances, penalty, AB 150

      Explosives, reports, AB 91*

      Financial crimes against older persons, investigation, AB 226

      Identity theft (See IDENTITY THEFT)

      Organized retail theft ring, definition, prohibited acts, AB 421*, AB 521

      Vehicles

             Alarms and similar protective products, warranties, regulation, SB 229

             Investigations, duties and prohibited acts, AB 141*

             Multiple convictions for crimes involving, effect, SB 93, AB 619

             Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, creation, AB 619

             Southern Nevada Automobile Theft  Advisory Commission, creation urged, ACR 36

THEME PARKS

      Districts, creation authorized, financing, AB 598

      Sex offenders, prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

      Tax increment areas authorized in larger counties for support of projects, AB 598

THREATS

      Armed Forces personnel, unlawful acts by lenders, SB 537, AB 478*

      Financial crimes against older persons, investigation, AB 226

      Immigration status, unlawful threats based on, AB 451

      Medical facilities, coercion to falsify staffing records, penalty, AB 458

      Petitions, prohibited acts regarding signature gathering, SB 489

      Terrorism, penalty, AB 137*

THREE SQUARE

      Food production facility, appropriation for construction, AB 320, AB 629**

THRIFT COMPANIES

      Checks, affiliation with depository institution required to sell or issue, SB 209

      Customer records, disclosure to Department of Health and Human Services, SB 529**

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Exploitation of aged or vulnerable persons, reporting requirements, AB 87*

      Formation, amount of stockholders’ equity, SB 537

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Out-of-state depository institution establishing or acquiring branch office in certain counties, applicability of laws, authority, AB 215**

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

TIMBER

      State Parks, Division of, harvesting of timber, SB 226**

TIME SHARES

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Licensees

             Complaints against, disclosure of certain information, AB 562*

             Crimes, notice to Division of conviction of certain crimes, AB 562*

             Licenses, permits or registrations, electronic renewal, fees, AB 365**

             Sales agents, provisional licensing, SB 477**

      Room tax (See also ROOM TAX)

             Certain exemptions clarified, AB 528

             Time limit for imposition upon same paying guest, exception, AB 378

TIPS

      Employers, prohibited acts, AB 248, AB 357

      Gaming employees, pooling authorized, procedures, AB 248

TIRES

      New tire fees

             Interest rate on overpayments or refunds, SB 504**

             Legislative study, SCR 42

      Retractable metal-type studs, use of tires with, AB 493*

      Utility portfolio standards, system deriving electricity from tires included as renewable energy system, SB 114

TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES

      Escrow for sale or refinance of real property, duties, SB 546

      Insurance producers, applicability of laws, AB 161*

      Mortgage loan servicers, exemption from laws, SB 318

TITLE LOANS

      Applicability of laws, SB 537

      Armed Forces personnel, unlawful acts, SB 259, AB 440*

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Multiple loans, prohibited acts, SB 537

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Repayment plans, requirements, SB 537

      Resident agents, duties, regulation, SB 242**

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

TOBACCO PRODUCTS (See also CIGARETTES)

      Anti-tobacco programs, funding, SB 541, AB 182**

      Contraband products, unlawful acts, AB 586*

      Dealers, licensure, AB 586

      Delivery sales, regulation, AB 586

      Minors, prohibited acts, citations, penalties, SB 14

      Signs, display of notice by retailers regarding sale to minors, AB 586*

      Taxation

             Administration and enforcement, AB 586*

             Appeals, procedures, SB 448, AB 433**

             Convention or trade show, products acquired free of charge exempt, SB 503**

             Legislative study, SCR 42

             Moist snuff, definition, rate of tax, SB 506

             Overpayments or refunds, rate of interest, SB 504**

TOLL ROADS AND TOLL BRIDGES (See also HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

      Construction and operation, SB 392, SB 393, SB 574, AB 417, AB 583

TORTS (See ACTIONS, CIVIL; DAMAGES)

TOURISM, COMMISSION ON

      Air service, grants to promote, appropriation, SB 579**

      Atomic Testing Museum, transfer of money to, SB 408, SB 562**

      Executive Director, redesignation as Director, AB 101**

      Nevada Air Service Development Commission, representation, SB 283

      Nevada Ballet Theatre, appropriation, duties, AB 629**

      Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Board, membership, SB 434

      Salary, entitlement of members clarified, AB 101**

      Voting members, quorum, AB 101**

      Western Folklife Center, transfer of money to, SB 562**

TOW CARS

      Complaints against operators, assessment of costs, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Failure to clear roadway, fine for ignoring citations, SB 107

      Licensure, SB 107

      Regulation of operators by

             Highway Patrol, Nevada, SB 107

             Public Utilities Commission, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

             Transportation Services Authority, SB 76, SB 364, AB 208, AB 429

      Storage of vehicles, duties, certain fees restricted, AB 311*

      Unauthorized vehicles, impoundment, fines, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Vehicle identification numbers or marks, duties, prohibited acts, AB 141*

      Violations, penalties, SB 76, SB 107, SB 393†, AB 208, AB 429

TOWNS

      Actions against (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

      Advisory board, same number of candidates as positions, effect, AB 569*

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Concealed firearms, registration requirements in Clark County, SB 92*

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Franchises (See FRANCHISES)

      Gaming licenses, issuance, SB 212, AB 248

      Immunization of children, duties, appropriation, SB 349

      Officers and employees

             Discrimination based on inability to converse in language other than English prohibited, SB 325

             Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

             Former officer or employee, acceptance of employment with certain business, prohibition, SB 307*, SB 495

             Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

             Homeland Security, Nevada Commission on, service on committee, SB 90**

             Identity theft by

                   Penalty for multiple violations or certain financial loss, SB 155, AB 428*

                   Victim authorized to bring action for damages, AB 114*

             Lobbying activities (See LOBBYING)

             Personal information submitted to agencies, confidentiality, liability, AB 600*

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      Personal identifying information, duties, AB 600*

      Property

             Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

             Conveyance to State, AB 462**

             Owned outside of town boundaries, payments in lieu of taxes, AB 441

             Sales or leases, procedures, AB 462**

      Solid waste disposal (See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL)

      Toll roads and bridges, SB 392, AB 417, AB 583

      Traffic control (See also TRAFFIC CONTROL)

             Red lights, certain ordinances prohibited, SB 206*

      Verdi, transfer of state land parcel to county, AB 22**

TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES

      Deceptive trade practices

             Call centers, refusal to disclose location, AB 422

             Enforcement of laws, civil action authorized, SB 538, AB 521

             Failure to register with Consumer Affairs Division, penalty, SB 18

             Gift certificates, issuance without certain notice, AB 279*

             Internet service providers, failure to provide certain services, AB 526**

             Martial arts studios, applicability of laws, AB 33

             Motor vehicle repair, removal or disposal, regulations, AB 393*

             Musical performances, false affiliation or association between performing group and recording group, SB 53**, AB 435

             Price gouging during emergencies, SB 18, SB 82

      Foreclosure sales, regulation of agreements for recovery of proceeds, AB 560*

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, AB 440*

      International trade agreements (See INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS)

      Sharing of information between investigative agencies, SB 538, AB 521

      Unconscionable trade practices

             Enforcement of laws, criminal and civil penalties, SB 538

             Goods and services, suppliers of, prohibited acts, SB 538

             Residential mortgages, suppliers of, prohibited acts, SB 538

      Unfair trade practices

             Investigations, confidentiality, duties of Attorney General, SB 538, AB 521

             Monopolies, prohibited acts, SB 538, AB 521

             Video service providers, laws inapplicable, AB 526**

             Violations, equitable relief, civil actions, SB 538, AB 521

TRADE SECRETS

      Drug wholesalers and manufacturers, contents of certain reports, AB 128

      Public purchasing, unlawful acts, SB 307*

      Tax abatement, audit reports of certain businesses, SB 437**, AB 186**

      Tax Commission, closed hearing to receive proprietary information, SB 448, AB 433**

TRADE SHOWS

      Licensing fees, penalty and interest for failure to pay, SB 503**

      Tax exemptions for certain property acquired free of charge, SB 502*, SB 503**

TRAFFIC CONTROL

      Accidents (See ACCIDENTS)

      Administrative assessments for certain violations, use of proceeds for volunteer emergency medical services, SB 58

      Aggressive driving, penalties, SB 394*

      Bicycles, minors required to wear helmets, SB 207

      Cell phones, use by minors while driving prohibited, exception, AB 124

      Citations

             Automated enforcement system, requirements for use, SB 61, AB 497

             Promise to appear, requirements, SB 394*

             School police officers, authority, SB 354*, SB 534**

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Construction projects, actions to minimize impact on traffic, SB 350

      Crosswalks

             Cameras, pilot enforcement program authorized, penalties, SB 61, AB 497

             Stopping, standing or parking vehicle near crosswalk prohibited, AB 57*

      Driver’s license, additional fee for multiple traffic violations, SB 394

      Driving without driver’s license or proof of insurance in possession, impoundment of vehicle, AB 240

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Emergency vehicles, vehicles of certain government agencies designated as, AB 29

      High-occupancy vehicle lanes, use by fuel-efficient vehicles, AB 481

      Minors

             Child-restraint devices

                   Criteria for use, SB 449

                   Penalty for certain violations, AB 64*

             Violations by, liability of parent or guardian, SB 293*

      Multi-lane highways, use of certain lanes by large vehicles, AB 118*

      Parking (See PARKING FACILITIES AND REGULATIONS)

      Radar guns

             Authorized use, AB 380**

             Common-interest communities, prohibited uses, SB 436, AB 396††

      Railroad crossings

             Changes, hearing by Public Utilities Commission made discretionary, SB 95**

             Safety, duties of railroads, AB 340

      Reckless driving, penalties, SB 43*, SB 394

      Safety belts, failure to wear made primary offense, SB 42

      School buses displaying flashing red lights, approaching drivers’ duties, AB 66**

      Signals

             Construction procedures, SB 199

             Red-light cameras, pilot program authorized, penalties, SB 61, AB 497

             Red lights, restrictions on local ordinances, regulations or actions, SB 206*

      Size, weight and load

             Driveaway saddle mount combinations, maximum length, SB 39**

             Maximum weight limits, procedures for reduction, SB 128*

             Motion picture companies, exemption from certain fees, SB 321

             Oversized or overweight vehicle permits, fees, SB 450**, AB 256

             Sand, gravel or other loose material, secure covering on load required, SB 236

             Truck routes, procedures in Clark County, SB 450**

      Special events, services for traffic control, AB 497**

      Speeding, penalties for unauthorized speed contests, SB 43*

      Stops by peace officers

             Agricultural field agents and inspectors, powers, SB 48

             Failure to stop on signal of officer, penalties, SB 394*

             Taxicab Authority employees, powers, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Transportation Services Authority employees, powers, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Traffic engineers, peace officer powers, SB 15

      Truck routes, procedures in Clark County, SB 450**

TRAILERS

      Certificate of title, transfer to designated beneficiary on death of owner, AB 176*

      Identification numbers and marks missing or altered, prohibited acts, AB 141*

      Kit trailers, definition, dealers excluded as vehicle dealers, SB 452**

      Recreational park trailers, exemption from vehicle registration clarified, SB 452**

      Sales of certain trailers, surety bonds for businesses, SB 452**

TRAILS

      Off-road vehicle trails (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES)

      Recreation areas, duties of certain users and operators, penalties, SB 195**

      Safety, liability of property owners or trailbuilding organizations limited, SB 132*

      Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway, property owners encouraged to grant easements across or access to land, SB 132

TRAINING DIVISION (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

TRANSIENT LODGING, TAX ON (See ROOM TAX)

TRANSPLANTATION OF TISSUE OR ORGANS (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Bonds issued by Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, duties, reports, AB 595**

      Costs and benefits of certain proposed projects, analyses, SB 324†, SB 574, AB 595**

      Highway 160 improvements, appropriation, AB 544**

      Interstate 15 improvements, appropriation, AB 544**

      Legislative subcommittee to oversee Department, creation, SB 324†, SB 574

      Maximum weight limits, duties regarding reduction, SB 128*

      Multi-lane highways, duties regarding lanes for use by large vehicles, AB 118*

      Oversized or overweight vehicles, procedures, SB 450**, AB 256

      Performance measurements, duties, SB 297, SB 324†, SB 574, AB 595**

      Ports of entry, construction and operation, AB 374

      Red-light cameras, pilot program, duties, reports, SB 61, AB 497

      Regional transportation commissions, cooperation to minimize impact of street and highway projects on traffic, SB 350

      Rural transit operations, appropriation, AB 467, AB 629**

      Special obligation bonds, issuance, AB 595

      Statewide Alert System, Committee for the, membership, AB 344**

      Toll roads and bridges, authority, duties, SB 392, SB 574, AB 417, AB 583

      VHF radio system, responsibility, SB 365

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY

      Abolishment and transfer of duties to

             Consumer Affairs Division, SB 107

             Motor Vehicles, Department of, SB 107

             Nevada Highway Patrol, SB 107

             Public Utilities Commission, SB 68, SB 393†, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Charter buses

             Exemption from regulation, SB 76, SB 364, AB 208, AB 429

             Non-fully regulated carriers, submission of schedules or tariffs, SB 51, AB 429

      Deputy Commissioner, appointment, duties, SB 393, AB 497*

      Employees (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Code of ethics, adoption, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Complaints against, procedures, reports, SB 393

             Compliance enforcement officers, training, employment, SB 393, AB 497*

             Employment by regulated businesses prohibited, SB 393†, SB 495

             Inspectors, peace officer powers, SB 393, AB 336, AB 497*

             Retirement for peace officer employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Stopping and detaining vehicles, powers, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

             Uniforms, requirements, SB 76, SB 393†, AB 208

             Vehicles, requirements, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Fines, imposition and collection, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Fully regulated carriers, powers and duties, SB 76, SB 364, AB 208, AB 429

      Manager of Transportation, peace officer powers, SB 393, AB 336, AB 497*

      Name changed to Nevada Transportation Authority, SB 393, AB 497*

      Organizational procedures and policies, duties, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Tow car operators, powers and duties, SB 76, SB 364, AB 208, AB 429

TRAPS AND TRAPPING

      Demerit points, schedule established, AB 338

      Licenses, tags and permits

             Child support, hearings on suspension of license for nonpayment, AB 520*

             Contents of permits, AB 573**

             National Guard members and families, issuance, AB 105, AB 162

      Unlawful acts, AB 338

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

      Advisory Committee on Traumatic Brain Injuries, certain duties removed, SB 220*

      Medicaid recipients, services for, appropriation, SB 523

      Personal assistance programs for independent living, applicability, SB 220*

TRAVEL SELLERS

      Failure to register with Consumer Affairs Division, deceptive trade practice, SB 18

TRESPASS

      Recreation areas, unlawful entry of certain areas, SB 195**

      Warning against trespass, requirements, AB 227*

TRUANCY

      Applicability of laws, SB 312**, AB 212**

      Credits for approved absences, reduction for truancy, SB 245

      Habitual truants

             Accountability reports to include number of truants referred for administrative sanctions, SB 397

             Determination, penalties, SB 397, AB 485**

             Truancy Court Diversion Project, appropriation, SB 397

      Inducement of child to be absent from school, prohibited acts, penalty, AB 485**

      Legislative study, AB 484, AB 485**

      Monitoring programs, establishment, AB 485**

      Parents and guardians, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 485**

      Programs to reduce, requirements, AB 485**

      School attendance councils, establishment, duties, AB 485**

      School police officers, powers, SB 397

      University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, authority, AB 567**

TRUCKEE MEADOWS WASTEWATER RECLAMATION FACILITY

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, creation, SB 487

      Western Regional Water Commission, creation, SB 487*

TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY

      Charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations, notice to customers, AB 155

      Groundwater resources, statewide information system urged, SCR 11

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, duties, SB 267**

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, creation, SB 487

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, creation, SB 487*

      Regional Water Planning Commission Advisory Subcommittee, duties, SB 487

      Western Regional Water Commission, creation, SB 487*

TRUCKEE RIVER

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, creation, SB 487

      Recreational Master Plan, reversion of prior appropriation extended, SB 203**, SB 454**

      Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway, property owners encouraged to grant easements across or access to land, SB 132

      Western Regional Water Commission, creation, SB 487*

TRUST COMPANIES

      Applicability of laws, SB 537

      Disciplinary action, confidentiality of documents and information, SB 537

      Exchange facilitators, issuance of special license, SB 476**

      Exploitation of aged or vulnerable persons, reporting requirements, AB 87*

      Family trusts, organization and operation, SB 537

      Foreign trust companies, trust company as resident agent, SB 537

      Licensure, SB 537

      Organization, amount of stockholders’ equity, SB 537

      Payroll taxes (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Violations, restitution, SB 537

TRUSTS AND TRUST FUNDS

      Abandoned Property Trust Fund (See ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY)

      Administration of trusts, petition to compel compliance, SB 420*

      Affordable housing development, establishment of trust funds for, AB 439*

      Burial service contracts, duties of sellers of prepaid contracts, AB 161*

      Campaign contributions, disposal of unspent money through trust for public purpose, AB 109

      Cemetery service contracts, duties of sellers of prepaid contracts, AB 161*

      Common-interest communities, exemption from state license, SB 436†, AB 396†, AB 499

      Community land trusts, name, AB 423*

      Custodial Trust Act, Uniform, adoption, SB 46*

      Disclaimer of Property Interests Act of 1999, Uniform, adoption, SB 44*

      Educational Trust Fund, creation, sources, AB 279*

      Exchange facilitators, licensure and regulation, SB 476**

      Execution, exemption, SB 420*

      Funeral services, duties of sellers of prepaid contracts, AB 161*

      Guardians, authority, SB 129**

      Justice Assistance Grant Trust Account, creation, AB 165**

      Local government employees, creation of retirement benefit trust funds, SB 457**

      Mechanic’s or materialmen’s liens, lien claimant includes certain express trust funds, AB 359**

      Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund

             Name change, use, AB 465

             Transfers from Abandoned Property Trust Fund, SB 469

      Mortgage brokers and bankers, loan servicing fees to be deposited in trust account, duties, AB 375

      Principal and Income Act, allocations and disbursements, SB 148*

      Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, adoption, SB 70*

      Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Trust Fund, sources, use, AB 186

      Retirees’ Health and Welfare Benefits Fund, State, creation, SB 547**

      Spendthrift trusts, creation, transfer of property, SB 420*

      Transfer of supervision of trusts, SB 420*

      Trustee’s compensation, limitation on disbursements from income, SB 148*

      Weeds, Trust Fund for the Control of, creation, use, SB 505

TUBERCULOSIS

      Coroners and certain others, testing for exposure, AB 294*

TUNNELS

      Public utilities, tunnel companies removed from regulation, SB 95**

                                                                     U

UNARMED COMBAT

      Martial arts studios, applicability of deceptive trade practice laws, AB 33

      Wrestling removed from regulation, AB 418**

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (See ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY)

UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES

      Call before you dig, requirements, court actions, SB 396*

      Overhead facilities, conversion to underground facilities

             Electric transmission lines, certain ordinances authorized, AB 545

             Rate adjustment to recover costs of conversion, AB 473, AB 545

      Violations, administrative fines, AB 27**

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

      Appeals

             Appointment of Appeal Tribunals or hearing officers, AB 34**

             Procedure, AB 34**

      Board of Review, certain duties removed, AB 34**

      Employer contributions to State, electronic transfer of payments, SB 517*

      Experience ratings of former employers, charging certain benefits against prohibited, AB 34**

      Foreign citizens, restrictions on receipt, AB 451

      Labor disputes, eligibility of person unemployed due to lockout, AB 494

UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

UNFUNDED MANDATES

      Airports, guarantees to air carriers regarding revenue, SB 283

      Campaign contribution reports, links from city or county website, SB 371

      Churchill County, creation of Tenth Judicial District Court, AB 246

      Clark County

             County hospitals, management requirements, SB 533

             Eighth Judicial District Court, increase in number of judges, AB 246*

             Marriage license bureau in Henderson, establishment, AB 406*

             Nursing services provided by certain facilities, staffing requirements, AB 458

      County officers, salary increases, SB 516**

      Educational assistance program for public safety personnel, AB 257

      Group insurance for public employees, requirements, SB 113, SB 409**, AB 479

      Hospitals

             Acceptance of payments for care of certain patients, AB 427

             County hospitals in populous counties, management requirements, SB 533

      Imposition by State prohibited, SJR 7

      Jurors, travel expenses, AB 20**

      Masonry buildings, duties related to, AB 326††

      Mineral County, creation of 10th Judicial District Court, AB 246

      Registration and testing of certain offenders, SB 471*

      School districts

             Board of trustees, salaries, SB 328**

             Extra pay for certain professionals, SB 166**

             Retired employees, subsidies for insurance coverage, AB 324

             Retirement credit, purchase requirement removed, payments in lieu of, AB 590

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Improvement Project, SB 352**

      Washoe County

             City annexation procedures, AB 160

             Nursing services provided by certain facilities, staffing requirements, AB 458

             Second Judicial District Court, increase in number of judges, AB 246*

      Witnesses, travel expenses, AB 323*

UNIFORM ACTS

      Anatomical Gift Act, Revised, adoption, SB 169*

      Assignment of Rents Act, adoption, SB 168*

      Child Abduction Prevention Act, adoption, AB 15*

      Custodial Trust Act, adoption, SB 46*

      Disclaimer of Property Interests Act of 1999, adoption, SB 44*

      Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, partial repeal, SB 103*

      Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act, adoption, SB 177*

      Interstate Family Support Act, amendment, SB 77*

      Limited Partnership Act of 2001, adoption, SB 72*

      Management-of-Institutional-Funds Act, repeal, SB 70*

      Mediation Act, adoption, SB 292

      Parentage Act, adoption, SB 67, SB 71

      Partnership Act of 1997, applicability, SB 483*

      Principal and Income Act, allocations and disbursements, SB 148*

      Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, adoption, SB 70*

      Real Property Electronic Recording Act, adoption, SB 88*

      Unclaimed Property Act, adoption, SB 103*

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE

      Secured transactions, fee for filing certification of records, AB 25

UNIFORMS

      Taxicab Authority employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

      Transportation Services Authority employees, SB 76, AB 208, AB 429

UNITED STATES

      Federal lands (See PUBLIC LANDS)

      Federal officers, exemption from jury duty, AB 49

      Postal inspectors, arrest powers, SB 155, AB 428*

      Trade agreements (See INTERNATIONAL TRADE AGREEMENTS)

UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN

      Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Task Force for, appointments, AB 178†, AB 222

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Advisory Board, representation, SB 352**

UNIVERSITIES, PRIVATE (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS FOR PROFOUNDLY GIFTED PUPILS

      Employment applicants, background checks, AB 567**

      Governing body, composition, duties, SB 540, AB 567**

      High school diploma, requirements for receipt, SB 184

      High school proficiency exam, administration required, SB 110

      Limitation of actions against, AB 567**

      Pupils, rules and regulations, AB 567**

      State Distributive School Account, apportionments, AB 567**

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

UNLAWFUL DETAINER

      Nuisance by tenant, effect, AB 195*

URBAN RENEWAL (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

UTILITY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT

      Electric generating plants and facilities, applicability of laws, SB 27, SB 95**, SB 427, SB 437†, AB 178**, AB 184, AB 341

      Nonprofit or cooperative entities, exemption from laws, SB 111**

                                                                     V

V & T RAILWAY, NEVADA COMMISSION FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE

      Appropriation, AB 213

VANDALISM

      Graffiti (See GRAFFITI)

      Penalties, AB 14*

VASCULAR HEALTH

      Establishment of State Program and Advisory Committee, AB 360

      Power to End Stroke campaign, support urged, SCR 39

VEHICLE TRANSPORTERS

      Driveaway saddle mounts with full mount vehicle transporter combinations, length limitations, SB 39**

      License, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation, AB 141*

VENUE

      Business entities, actions against, SB 242**

      Collection agencies, action against debtor, AB 88

      False claims for government money, property or services, actions, SB 529**

      Sex offenders, prosecution of lifetime supervision violations, AB 96

VERDI, TOWN OF (See also TOWNS)

      State land located within, transfer to Washoe County, AB 22**

VERDICTS

      Guilty but mentally ill, requirements for verdict, SB 380†, AB 193*

      Personal injury or wrongful death actions, itemization of damages, AB 347

VETERANS

      Definition, AB 486

      Disabled veterans

             Property tax exemption, AB 209**, AB 486

             Registration of vehicles, exemption from fees and taxes, SB 372, AB 486

             Special license plates, receipt of second set on request, SB 17*

      Gift Account for Veterans, creation, use, SB 219*

      Governmental services tax exemption, SB 372, AB 486

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans, creation, SB 170, AB 183

      Legislative study of veteran issues, ACR 30, ACR 35

      License plates

             Disabled veterans, exemption from certain fees, SB 372, AB 486

             Motorcycle special license plates, issuance, AB 278

             Special plates, receipt of two sets on request, SB 17*

      Nevada Veterans’ Museum, establishment, receipt of abandoned property, AB 162

      Obsolete and inaccurate terms revised, AB 486

      Organizations, property tax exemption, AB 209**

      Outreach programs and services for veterans and families, financing, SB 219*

      Prescription drugs and other benefits, subsidies, AB 182**

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**, AB 210, AB 486, AB 587

      Public housing, preferences, AB 486

      Public works, preferences, AB 486

      Veterans’ cemeteries

             Demonstrations, restrictions on activities in or near cemeteries, SB 29, AB 159

             Flags, provision for display on certain holidays, AB 134

             Register of veterans interred, preparation, public inspection, AB 134

      Veterans’ homes

             Boulder City, construction of central dining room, procedures, AB 607**

             Flags, provision to residents, AB 134

             Gift Account for Veterans’ Homes, sources, SB 219*, AB 10

VETERANS GUEST HOUSE

      Appropriation, AB 448, AB 610

VETERANS’ SERVICES COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Legislative study of veteran issues, assistance, ACR 30

      Members, qualifications, AB 486

VETERANS’ SERVICES, OFFICE OF

      Flags, duties, appropriation, AB 134

      Gift Account for Veterans, administration, SB 219*

      Legislative study of veteran issues, assistance, ACR 30

      Veterans’ cemeteries, duties, appropriation, SB 29, AB 134

      Veterans’ Home Account, appropriation, SB 462**, SB 468**

VETERINARY MEDICAL EXAMINERS, NEVADA STATE BOARD OF

      Examinations and reports, duties, SB 310**

      Salary of members, maximum amount, SB 310**

VETOED BILLS

      Actions against governmental entities, maximum damages awardable, SB 66††

      Agricultural field agent or inspector, arrests made by, jurisdiction of justice courts, AB 230††

      Common-interest communities, general provisions, AB 396††

      Educational facilities, approval and inspections, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Grand juries, authority of defendant to submit statement regarding preliminary hearing, AB 364††

      Green buildings, suspension of tax abatements and exemptions, SB 567††

      Juvenile detention facilities, levy of property tax for regional facilities, SB 146††

      Prevailing wage, applicability, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      State Fire Marshal, duties, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Transportation Services Authority, abolishment, AB 505 of the 73rd Session

      Unreinforced masonry buildings, duties of State and local governments, AB 326††

VICTIMS OF CRIME

      Abuse, neglect, isolation or exploitation of older persons, compensation to victims, AB 226**

      Aged or vulnerable victims, additional penalties, AB 416, AB 510**

      Crime against a child, release of certain information regarding victim prohibited, AB 574, AB 579*

      Domestic violence victims, grants to nonprofit entities providing services, AB 629**

      Fraudulent transactions, two or more having similar victims, penalties, AB 521

      Mother and unborn child, separate and distinct victims for purposes of criminal prosecution, SB 299

      Parole hearings may be closed to protect identity of victim, AB 61, AB 416

      Pregnant victims, additional penalties, SB 299, AB 521

      Sexual offenses

             Community notification website, release of certain information prohibited, AB 574, AB 579*

             Consent required to include victim’s name in notice to school regarding juvenile offender, SB 57**

             Nonprofit entities providing services, grants, AB 629**

             Polygraphic examination of victim, restrictions, AB 482*

VIDEO ARCADES

      Sex offenders, prohibited acts, SB 232, SB 354†, SB 471*, AB 405

VIDEO SERVICE PROVIDERS (See TELEVISION)

VIDEO VOYEURISM

      Prohibited acts, SB 10*

VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (See also WATER DISTRICTS)

      Borrowing and debt, authority, SB 498**

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, duties, SB 267**

VITAL STATISTICS

      Advance Directives for Health Care, Registry of, establishment, AB 158**, AB 629**

      Electronic birth registration system, appropriation, AB 206**

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (See CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION)

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Minimum wage law, applicability, SB 384**, AB 345

      Registration of organizations wishing to contract for employment or training services, reports, SB 140**

      Support for programs expressed, SCR 18

VOICE STRESS EXAMINERS

      Licensing and regulation, AB 223

VOLUNTEERS

      Crimes against older persons, creation of Civilian Volunteer Team, AB 226

      Emergency Medical Services Fund, Nevada Volunteer, creation, grants, SB 58

      Fire departments (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

      National and Community Service, Nevada Commission for, appropriation, AB 317, AB 629**

      Physicians, issuance of special licenses, AB 385*

      Sex offenders, restrictions on volunteer service, AB 405

VOUCHER SCHOOL PROGRAM

      Establishment, SB 305

VSA ARTS OF NEVADA

      License plates for education of children in arts, receipt of fees, AB 76**

VULNERABLE PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

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WAGES

      Industrial insurance, average monthly wage, AB 420, AB 496**

      Minimum wage laws, applicability to persons with disabilities and training or rehabilitation centers, SB 384**, AB 345

      National Guard or Reserve members, bonus pay for active duty to combat terrorism, SB 116

      Payroll service providers, licensure and regulation, SB 476

      Prevailing wages (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Tips or gratuities

             Employers, prohibited acts, AB 248, AB 357

             Gaming employees, pooling authorized, procedures, AB 248

WARDS (See GUARDIANS AND WARDS)

WARRANTIES

      Motor vehicle actions, award of costs and fees, SB 4

      Vehicle protection products, SB 229

WASHOE ARC

      Appropriation, SB 443**, AB 455

WASHOE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Affordable housing, duties, AB 409, AB 439*

      Airport Authority, Reno-Tahoe (See AIRPORT AUTHORITIES)

      Annexation (See ANNEXATION)

      Baseball stadium funding, authorized projects, SB 203**

      Electric resistance for heating spaces, restrictions on installation removed, AB 184

      Fair board (See RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY)

      Fire Marshal, State, authority restricted, SB 274 of the 73rd Session

      Foster homes, authority to contract with private entity to regulate, AB 292

      Gaming, issuance of nonrestricted licenses to certain establishments, SB 212

      General improvement districts, mandatory creation, AB 513

      Group homes, duties, minimum distance between, AB 463*

      Health board (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Health facilities, duties concerning nursing services, AB 458

      Highways, funding of projects, AB 595**

      Hospitals

             Emergency services, waiting times, duties, SB 244**

             Insurers, certain contracts prohibited, AB 97

             Nurse staffing requirements, submission of plans to Health Division, AB 458

      Mental Health Court, appropriation, AB 629**

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, creation, SB 487

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, creation, SB 487*

      Public works, reports and meetings on employee demographics, AB 219

      Real property transfer tax, rate increase, use of proceeds, SB 141, SB 154

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Regional Water Planning Commission, Advisory Subcommittee, duties, SB 487

      Residential construction tax, imposition, use of additional proceeds, SB 141

      Room tax, rate increase, use of additional proceeds, SB 154

      Sales and use tax, imposition, use of additional proceeds, SB 141

      Sheriff, member of Nevada Automobile Theft Authority, AB 619

      State land, transfer of parcel to County, AB 22**

      Theme parks

             Districts, creation authorized, financing, AB 598

             Tax increment areas authorized, AB 598

      Western Regional Water Commission, creation, SB 487*

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Alternative schedule for professional development authorized, SB 151**

      Board of Trustees

             Recommendations regarding imposition of taxes, duties, SB 154**

             Televising of meetings, report, AB 267**

      Construction and Revitalization Advisory Committee, creation, duties, SB 154**

      English proficiency, pilot program, appropriation, duties, AB 395, AB 553

      Fund for capital projects, deposit of certain tax proceeds, SB 141, SB 154

      Methamphetamine use, advisory committee to study, representation, SCR 8

      Performance pay and enhanced compensation program, grants, duties, AB 280

      Regional training programs, funding, duties, AB 553

      Testing of pupils, reports, SB 110**

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

      Appropriation, SB 254, SB 443**

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION AND REVITALIZATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

      Creation, duties, SB 154**

WASHOE STOREY CONSERVATION DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, creation, SB 487*

      Western Regional Water Commission, creation, SB 487*

WATER

      Analyses and management of water resources, SB 405

      Appropriation of public water

             Exploration for water, waiver of permit requirements, SB 275*

             Extension of time to construct or use, SB 405, AB 285

             Permit applications

                   Approval or disapproval, SB 274**, SB 405, AB 285

                   Consumptive use of water right, consideration, SB 274**, SB 405, AB 285

                   Republication of notice under certain circumstances, SB 274**, AB 285

             Protests, procedures, SB 274**, SB 405, AB 285, AB 425

             Underground water, SB 275*

      Companies (See WATER SYSTEMS)

      Districts (See WATER DISTRICTS)

      Groundwater

             Appropriation, SB 275*

             Project to recharge, store and recover, prerequisites for hearing protests filed by governmental entity, AB 425

             Statewide system for managing and sharing information urged, SCR 11

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, duties, SB 267**

      Legislative Committee on Water Resources, creation, powers, SB 267

      Livestock

             Actions involving watering on public land, award of costs and fees, SB 272

             Subsisting rights to water, procedures, SB 75

      Price gouging during emergency, deceptive trade practice, SB 18, SB 82

      Recreation areas, duties of users and operators of certain areas, penalties for violations, SB 195**

      Resource planning and management of information relating to water resources, grants to local governments, SB 276

      Rights

             Dedication or relinquishment of certain rights, SB 275*, SB 485

             Forfeiture for nonuse, notice requirements, SB 275*

             Lease of water rights used for agricultural purposes authorized, AB 296

             Livestock, subsisting rights to water, procedures, SB 75

             Newlands Federal Reclamation Project, applicability of laws, AB 453

             Temporary conversion of agricultural water rights, policy of State, procedure, SB 274†, AB 296**

             Water utilities, transfers exempt from real property transfer taxes, SB 273

      Rural areas

             New businesses and industries suitable for available water resources, local governments urged to develop, SCR 11

             Water resource planning, grants to local governments for purposes of, SB 276

      Stream habitat restoration projects, appropriation, AB 274

      Unlawful acts, fines and other penalties, SB 274**

      Waste of water, unauthorized use or unlawful diversion, penalties, replacement of water used, wasted or diverted, SB 274**

      Wells (See WELLS, DOMESTIC)

WATER AUTHORITIES

      Groundwater resources, statewide information system urged, SCR 11

      Interlocal authorities, duties regarding charitable contributions, AB 155

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, duties, SB 267**

      Northern Nevada Water Authority, creation, SB 487

      Southern Nevada Water Authority, monthly reports, AB 325

WATER COMPANIES (See WATER SYSTEMS)

WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICTS (See IRRIGATION DISTRICTS)

WATER CONSERVATION

      Common-interest communities, xeriscaping by unit owners, SB 362

      Suppliers of water, requirements for conservation plans, AB 331*

WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (See IRRIGATION DISTRICTS)

WATER DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Groundwater resources, statewide information system urged, SCR 11

      Legislative Committee on Public Lands, duties, SB 267**

      Nye County Water District, creation, SB 222**

      Plans for conservation of water, requirements, AB 331*

      Virgin Valley Water District, authority to borrow money and incur debt, SB 498**

WATER METERS

      Domestic wells, installation may be required, SB 274**

WATER PROJECTS, BOARD FOR FINANCING

      Infrastructure projects and water resource planning, financing, duties, SB 276

      Water Rights Technical Support Fund, name change, use, appropriation, SB 276

WATER RESOURCES, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

WATER SYSTEMS

      Call before you dig, requirements, court actions, SB 396*

      Carson City, powers, SB 447

      Companies

             Certificates of public convenience, issuance, SB 86**

             Conservation of water, plans, requirements, AB 331*

             Credits for addition of new customers, SB 275*, SB 485

             Fire hydrants, duties, SB 86**

             Rates, filing of applications, SB 86**

             Service plan, filing, recovery of costs, SB 86**

             Smaller companies, exclusions from regulation as public utility, SB 86**

             Violations, administrative fines, AB 27**

             Water rights, certain transfers exempt from real property transfer taxes, SB 273

      Construction of facilities (See UTILITY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT)

      Groundwater resources, statewide information system urged, SCR 11

      Impact fees, inclusion of costs of connecting to system, AB 253**

      Infrastructure and water resource planning, financing, SB 276

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, duties, SB 487*

      Unlawful acts, fines and other penalties, SB 274**

      Washoe County Regional Water Planning Commission, duties, SB 487

      Western Regional Water Commission, duties, SB 487*

WATERPOWER (See also RENEWABLE ENERGY)

      Net metering, participation, SB 427, SB 437*

      Waterpower Energy Systems Incentive Program, creation, SB 427, SB 437*

WEAPONS (See also FIREARMS)

      Child care facilities, prohibited acts, penalties, SB 354*

      Deadly weapon, penalty when used in crime, AB 63, AB 300, AB 416, AB 510**

      School property, possession of dangerous weapon prohibited, AB 107

      Terrorism, unlawful acts, penalties, AB 137*

WEEDS

      Abatement and control, appropriation for grants, SB 488

      Trust Fund for the Control of Weeds, creation, sources and administration, SB 505

WELFARE

      211 system for social service referrals, appropriation, AB 308, AB 327, AB 629**

      Child welfare (See CHILD WELFARE)

      CHIP (See CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)

      Drug testing of applicants for assistance required, exceptions, AB 86

      Energy conservation programs, SB 437*, AB 341

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, work requirements, AB 379

WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

      Advisory Council on the State Program for Fitness and Wellness, appropriation, SB 557**, SB 579**

      Grant program, appropriation, SB 527

WELLS, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Canvass of election returns, time for, charter amendment, AB 570*

      General municipal election, time for, charter amendment, SB 122**

      Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, charter amendment, SB 13

      Television franchises, repeal, charter amendment, AB 526**

WELLS, DOMESTIC (See also WATER)

      Accessory buildings, inclusion by local ordinance, duties of owners, SB 275*

      Date of priority for use of water, determination, SB 275*

      Domestic use defined, SB 275*

      Registration requirements, SB 275*

      Subdivision of land, approval of parcel maps, SB 275*

      Unlawful acts, fines and other penalties, SB 274**

      Water meters, installation may be required, SB 274**

      Water rights, dedication or relinquishment of certain rights, SB 275*, SB 485

WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER

      National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, funding, SB 562**

WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

      Deaf or hard of hearing pupils, stipends for teaching students enrolled in programs for education of, appropriation, duties, SB 525

      Student loans, interest rates and delinquency charges, SB 357**

WESTERN REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION

      Creation, SB 487*

WHEELCHAIRS

      Mobility-enhancing equipment, sales and use tax exemptions, SB 172, AB 169

WHISTLEBLOWERS

      Railroad workers, protection, AB 340

WHITE PINE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Courthouse construction, appropriation, SB 333, SB 443†, SB 460, SB 571

      Southern Nevada Water Authority, receipt of reports, AB 325

      State Public Defender, assessment for services, SB 576**

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

      County recorder may allow inspection of records containing personal information about deceased spouse, AB 600**

      Disabled veterans, tax exemptions, AB 209**

      Industrial insurance, continuation of certain death benefits after remarriage, SB 3*

      National Guard members killed on active duty

             Nevada System of Higher Education, waiver of fees, AB 104, AB 162

             Tax exemptions, AB 93

      Property tax exemption, AB 209**

WILD HORSES, COMMISSION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF

      Geographic information systems, coordination of activities, SB 513

WILDLIFE

      Alternative livestock, prohibition against regulation on private property, AB 426

      Big game animals, killing unlawfully, penalties, AB 573**

      Bonds issued pursuant to 2001 act, extension of time to issue, AB 554**

      Conservation and restoration of wildlife and habitat, appropriation, AB 622

      Fishing (See FISH AND FISHING)

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Mountain lions

             Hunting, killing or controlling, funding, AB 259†, AB 338

             Reclassification as unprotected mammal, AB 259

      Mule deer preservation programs, appropriation, AB 259

      Possession, collection or sale, unlawful acts, AB 338

      Predatory animals or birds, funding for control programs, AB 259

      Sagebrush habitat projects, appropriation for implementation, SB 189**

      Stream habitat restoration projects, appropriation, AB 274

      Trapping (See TRAPS AND TRAPPING)

      Water rights used for agricultural purposes, conversion, procedure, SB 274†, AB 296**

WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF

      Alternative livestock, prohibition against regulation on private property, AB 426

      Department of Wildlife, oversight, AB 259

      Regulations regarding demerit points or licenses, permits or privileges, prohibitions, AB 338

WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF

      Alternative livestock raised for human consumption, regulation on private property prohibited, AB 426

      Animal husbandry, interference with established methods prohibited, SB 366

      Demerit points, schedule established, AB 338

      Director, Trustee for Trust Fund for the Control of Weeds, SB 505

      Fish and wildlife conservation and restoration, appropriation, AB 622

      Freshwater lobster, authority limited, SB 366

      Geographic information systems, coordination of activities, SB 513

      Hunting and fishing licenses, reimbursement of certain deficiencies, AB 343

      Military personnel, issuance of hunting and fishing licenses, AB 105, AB 162

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes on boat fuel, allocations, SB 576**

      Motorboats, certificates of ownership, duties, AB 176*

      Mule deer preservation programs, appropriation, AB 259

      Name changed to Department of Fish and Game, AB 259

      Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Board, membership, SB 434

      Predatory animals, funding for control programs, AB 259

      Sagebrush habitat projects, appropriation for implementation, SB 189**

      Supervision by Board of Wildlife Commissioners, AB 259

      Vehicles operated by peace officer employees, designation as authorized emergency vehicles, AB 29

      Wildlife Account, temporary transfers, SB 576**

      Wildlife Obligated Reserve Account, reports, duties, SB 576**, AB 259**

WILLS (See also ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

      Guardians, authority, SB 129**

      Living wills (See ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

WIND ENERGY (See also RENEWABLE ENERGY)

      Building codes and zoning regulations, amendment to allow use of wind energy systems required, AB 184

      Common-interest communities, rights of unit owners, SB 362

      Demonstration Program, creation, SB 437*, AB 178*

      Incentive Program, creation, SB 427

      Net metering, participation, SB 427, SB 437*, AB 178*

      Restrictive covenants, determinations, enforceability, SB 436, AB 396††

WINE (See also INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Legislative Counsel Bureau, sale of wine in gift shop authorized, SB 430*

      Wineries, transport and sale of wine, regulation, AB 403

WIRETAPPING

      Collection agencies, one-party consent to recording of calls, AB 127**

WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY

      Blood, breath or urine tests, testimony of person signing affidavit, SB 35**

      Divorce proceedings, persons allowed to attend, AB 117*

      Interpreters, qualifications, SB 165

      Parole hearings may be closed to protect identity of witness, AB 61, AB 416

      Travel expenses of certain witnesses, reimbursement, AB 323*

      Witnesses granted immunity, duties, admissibility of testimony or evidence in other proceeding, SB 37

WOMEN

      Cervical cancer, insurance coverage for vaccine to protect against, SB 409**

      Go Red for Women Day supported, SCR 2

      National Education for Women’s Leadership, appropriation, AB 309, AB 629**

      Nevada Women’s Fund, appropriation, SB 579**

      Polygraphic examination of victim of sexual offense, restrictions, AB 482*

      Pregnancy (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Public works, reports and meetings on employee demographics, AB 219

      Women’s Research Institute, appropriation, AB 309, AB 629**

WORK CARDS

      Las Vegas, appeal of denial, suspension or revocation of card, AB 514**

      Senior complexes, issuance of cards, procedures, AB 352*

WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

WRECKERS (See AUTOMOBILE WRECKERS)

WRESTLING (See also SPORTING EVENTS)

      Unarmed combat, wrestling removed from regulation, AB 418**

WRONGFUL DEATH ACTIONS (See ACTIONS, CIVIL; DAMAGES)

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YERINGTON, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Centennial of incorporation commemorated, ACR 14

      Charter amendments

             Signs carried by persons on sidewalks, regulation, SB 13

             Television franchises, repeal, AB 526**

YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FORUM, NEVADA

      Appropriation, SB 579**

      Creation, duties, SB 247**

YOUTH SHELTERS

      Notification of parent, guardian or custodian, requirements, AB 299**

      Runaway or homeless youth, definition revised to match federal law, AB 299**

YUCCA MOUNTAIN

      Litigation expenses, appropriation, SB 341**, SB 342**

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ZONING

      Applications for permits, variances or other actions, acceptance of incomplete applications prohibited, procedures following, AB 558*

      Billboards, review of advertising structure or placement as condition for issuance of land use permit prohibited, AB 438

      Conservation of resources and energy, amendment of zoning regulations to allow use of materials and technologies required, AB 184

      Enforcement officers, peace officer powers, SB 15

      Explosives, requirements regarding conditional use permits, AB 91

      Group homes

             Minimum distance between in populous counties, requirements, AB 463*

             Rezoning, zone variance or special use permit, requirements for, AB 463*

      Growth control (See GROWTH CONTROL)

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING)

      Manufactured homes, restriction on installation based on date of manufacture, AB 304*, AB 358

      Military installations, considerations, notices, SB 269*

      Solar or wind energy systems, restrictions, determinations, SB 436, AB 396

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      West Las Vegas Strip Residential Rezoning Act, SB 363