3884 JOURNAL OF THE ASSEMBLY THE EIGHTY-FIRST DAY. CARSON CITY (Thursday), April 27, 2017

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1 3884 JOURNAL OF THE ASSEMBLY THE EIGHTY-FIRST DAY CARSON CITY (Thursday), April 27, 2017 Assembly called to order at 11:31 a.m. Mr. Speaker presiding. Roll called. All present except Assemblymen Monroe-Moreno, Sprinkle, and Swank, who were excused. Prayer by the Chaplain, Pastor Chase Ward. Lord, Your word tells us, For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God s servant for your good. Thank You for these men and women who seek to do good through law. We thank You for the alumni who are present today. We thank You for their past service and for their current concern for our state. Today, we ask for wisdom that they may address today s agenda with direct fervor. Lead them in truth and in the well-being of our state. In Jesus name I pray. AMEN. Pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with and the Speaker and Chief Clerk be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions. MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson moved to withdraw Senate Bills Nos. 413 and 448 from the Committee on Government Affairs. Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson moved that Senate Bill No. 413 be rereferred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining. Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson moved that Senate Bill No. 448 be rereferred to the Committee on Transportation. By Assemblymen Frierson, Paul Anderson, Elliot Anderson, Araujo, Benitez-Thompson, Bilbray-Axelrod, Brooks, Bustamante Adams, Carlton, Carrillo, Cohen, Daly, Diaz, Edwards, Ellison, Flores, Fumo, Hambrick, Hansen, Jauregui, Joiner, Kramer, Krasner, Marchant, McArthur, McCurdy, Miller, Monroe-Moreno, Neal, Ohrenschall, Oscarson, Pickard, Spiegel, Sprinkle, Swank, Thompson, Titus, Tolles, Watkins, Wheeler, Woodbury and Yeager; Senators Ford, Roberson, Atkinson, Cancela, Cannizzaro, Denis, Farley, Gansert, Goicoechea, Gustavson, Hammond, Hardy, Harris,

2 APRIL 27, 2017 DAY Kieckhefer, Manendo, Parks, Ratti, Segerblom, Settelmeyer, Spearman and Woodhouse: Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 10 Honoring the contributions of former members of the Nevada Legislature. WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article 4 of the Nevada Constitution provides that the legislative authority of the State of Nevada is vested in a Senate and Assembly which shall be designated as the Legislature of the State of Nevada; and WHEREAS, From the time the first Nevada Territorial Legislature met in 1861 until the present day, over 2,100 Legislators have served the people of Nevada; and WHEREAS, The Legislature is comprised of 21 Senators and 42 Assemblymen, each representing the geographic and cultural diversity of this State; and WHEREAS, Nevada is one of only six states that has a true citizen legislature, with its members representing many different occupations, including ranchers, miners, doctors, school teachers, plumbers, lawyers, casino dealers, business owners and retirees; and WHEREAS, Such Legislators have ranged in age from 21 to 81 years of age, and have served terms from as little as a few days up to 40 years; and WHEREAS, Each member of the Nevada Legislature has brought his or her unique perspective, understanding and expertise to this role, reflecting the rich and varied life experiences of such persons; and WHEREAS, Over the last 156 years, the members of the Nevada Legislature have been asked to solve complex and difficult policy issues, making vital decisions that have profoundly affected the lives of the residents of this State and shaping the future of this State; and WHEREAS, Many members of the Nevada Legislature have gone on to serve as United States Senators and Representatives, Governors and state and federal judges, as well as becoming leaders in commerce and various other professions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE SENATE CONCURRING, That April 27, 2017, is designated as Alumni Day at the Nevada Legislature; and be it further RESOLVED, That on this day we honor all the former Legislators who have served as members of this great institution and reflect on the sacrifices they made to serve the people of this State. Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson moved the adoption of the resolution. Resolution adopted and ordered transmitted to the Senate. GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF ASSEMBLY FLOOR On request of Assemblyman Araujo, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Roger Bremner and Maureen Brower. On request of Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to David Bobzien, Holly Valentine, Steve Karambis, Sr., Steve Karambis, Jr., and Artie Valentine. On request of Assemblywoman Bilbray-Axelrod, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to April LaLone. On request of Assemblywoman Cohen, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Kelly Thomas.

3 3886 JOURNAL OF THE ASSEMBLY On request of Assemblyman Daly, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Kristopher Dahir and Ron Smith. On request of Assemblyman Edwards, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jerry Fairchild and Jean Fairchild. On request of Assemblyman Ellison, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Mandy Simons and Shanell Owens. On request of Assemblyman Fumo, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jose Pallares. On request of Assemblyman Hambrick, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Stephen Silberkraus. On request of Assemblyman Hansen, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Robert Benkovich, Harold Jacobsen, and Alice Jacobsen. On request of Assemblywoman Joiner, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Eleanor Joiner Davis. On request of Assemblyman Kramer, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Alan Glover, Harle Glover, Bob Price, and Nancy Price. On request of Assemblywoman Krasner, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Robert Heaney and David Humke. On request of Assemblyman Marchant, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Victoria Seaman and Tatiana Seaman. On request of Assemblyman McCurdy, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Gerri Schroder. On request of Assemblywoman Miller, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Marilyn Dondero Loop and Kyle Stephens. On request of Assemblywoman Neal, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Lawrence Weekly. On request of Assemblyman Oscarson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Joel Oscarson, Sean Sever, and Noah Sever.

4 APRIL 27, 2017 DAY On request of Assemblywoman Spiegel, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jay Craddock and the following students, teachers, and chaperones from St. Viator Catholic School: Taylor Bair, Andrew Banuelos, Vincent Bodnar, Alexander Boehmer, Cooper Boynton, Dylan Brinkmeyer, Sebastien Cabrea, Roger Cadena, Abigail Carrera, Alexander Cheda, Marcos Coronel, Ariana Cortez, Arwen Cudiamat, Kylie Curran, Aiden Decania, Joseph Demilliano, Alexa Dornak, Joseph Ermias, Aaron Estaban, Michael Fury, Delise Fusaro, Ethan Guillem, Madison Gust, George Holt, Braden Houston, Oriana Israel, Zachary Jensen, Peri Jones, Thomas Keating, Liberty Leano, Nerys Lee, Evan Litt, Logan Martinez, Lauren May, Sophia McEvoy, Derek McKnight, Ryan Nguyen, Samantha Orris, Taurean Otto, Gabriel Pabaira, Vincent Palacio, Hunter Philbeck, Diantha Priputen, Tara Quintero, Ruby Raphael Thekkudan, David Riede, Kevin Rozzano Strain, Mackenzie Ryan, Natalya Sayegh, Christopher Snyder, Ryan Unkelbach, Finnagin Wantland, Alexandra Witucki, and Jin Yu. On request of Assemblyman Thompson, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Ricki Barlow, Harry Williams, and Joe Mitchell. On request of Assemblywoman Titus, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Jill Dickman, Tom Grady, and Greg Hunewill. On request of Assemblywoman Tolles, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Patricia Cafferata, Jan Riherd, and the following students, teachers, and chaperones from Caughlin Ranch Elementary: Zoa Clayton, Keelyn Cole, Levy Francisco, Dain Im, Rory Kerr, Conrad Mullins, Martin Peralta, Brett Prather, Rithik Rajesh, Brandon Rodriguez, Protiti Sarker, Matthew Telliano, Lillian Thompson, Elijah Joseph, Molly Volpp, Adam Weisenberger, Matthias Willans, John Williamson, Trent Crawford, Eleanor Davis, Simryn Desai, Harper Gomez, Laurel Johnson, Ethan Joy, Casey Kuang, Sofia Laitinen, Sydney Means, Braden O Grady, Emmanuel Peace, Owen Prioreschi, Sophia Sautto-Cedillo, Dylan Schemenauer, Katelyn Steele-Gage, Elijah Thompson, Alexander Weaver, and Reese Williams. On request of Assemblyman Yeager, the privilege of the floor of the Assembly Chamber for this day was extended to Andrew Martin. Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson moved that the Assembly adjourn until Friday, April 28, 2017, at 11 a.m.

5 3888 JOURNAL OF THE ASSEMBLY Assembly adjourned at 12:07 p.m. Approved: Attest: SUSAN FURLONG Chief Clerk of the Assembly JASON FRIERSON Speaker of the Assembly