Heavenly Father, we give You thanksgiving for these who have dedicated themselves to serve the citizens of Nevada through the Seventy-third Legislative Session. Give to each one the wisdom and compassion that they will need to accomplish their task in the days ahead. Help these Senators to lead with their minds and hearts throughout this new session. I pray that You will give special guidance to the Senate leadership as they guide this Senate. Give strength for the days ahead to Lieutenant Governor Hunt, Majority Leader Raggio and Minority Leader Titus. Thank You for hearing and answering prayer. In the Name of my wonderful Lord and Savior, I pray. AMEN. Pledge of allegiance to the Flag. Senator Raggio moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed with, and the President and Secretary be authorized to make the necessary corrections and additions. Motion carried

All Present

Diane Keetch

Harry Reid

Roll Called

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54 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 
THE SECOND DAY 
   
CARSON CITY (Tuesday), February 8, 2005 
  Senate called to order at 10:59 a.m. 
  President Hunt presiding. 
 Roll  called. 
 All  present. 
  Prayer by the Chaplain, Pastor Marvin Dennis. 
  Heavenly Father, we give You thanksgiving for these who have dedicated themselves to serve 
the citizens of Nevada through the Seventy-third Legislative Session. 
  Give to each one the wisdom and compassion that they will need to accomplish their task in 
the days ahead. Help these Senators to lead with their minds and hearts throughout this new 
session. 
  I pray that You will give special guidance to the Senate leadership as they guide this Senate. 
Give strength for the days ahead to Lieutenant Governor Hunt, Majority Leader Raggio and 
Minority Leader Titus. 
  Thank You for hearing and answering prayer. 
  In the Name of my wonderful Lord and Savior, I pray. 
AMEN. 
  Pledge of allegiance to the Flag. 
  Senator Raggio moved that further reading of the Journal be dispensed 
with, and the President and Secretary be authorized to make the necessary 
corrections and additions. 
 Motion  carried. 
MESSAGES FROM THE ASSEMBLY 
ASSEMBLY CHAMBER, Carson City, February 7, 2005 
To the Honorable the Senate: 
  I have the honor to inform your honorable body that the Assembly on this day passed Senate 
Bill No. 1. 
 D IANE KEETCH 
  Assistant Chief Clerk of the Assembly 
COMMUNICATIONS 
UNITED STATES SENATE 
WASHINGTON D.C. 20510-7012 
January 31, 2005 
THE  HONORABLE  WILLIAM  RAGGIO,  Senate Majority Leader, State of Nevada Senate, 
  Legislative Building, 401 South Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701-4747 
DEAR SENATOR RAGGIO: 
  I am writing to request the honor of speaking before both Houses of the Nevada State 
Legislature at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2005. 
  My Reno office will be coordinating the details of my visit. Please call Mary Conelly or 
June Schmidt at 775-686-5750 if you have any questions. 
  Thank you for your kind consideration. I look forward to speaking to the Legislature on issues 
of mutual interest. 
  With all best wishes, 
 Sincerely, 
   H ARRY REID 
    United States Senator 
   Democratic  Leader  F EBRUARY 8, 2005 — DAY 2   55
CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20515 
January 25, 2005 
MS. CLAIRE CLIFT, Secretary of the Senate, 401 South Carson Street, 
 Carson  City,  Nevada 89701-4747 
DEAR CLAIRE: 
  It would be my honor and pleasure to address a joint session of the Nevada Legislature at 
5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2005, to deliver a formal assessment of our Congressional 
agenda and its impact on our State. 
  As you know, there are a number of issues critical to the well being of our State and our 
Country that will be addressed in the months to come. It is vital that local, state and federal 
representatives work together to achieve our goals. 
  Thank you for this important opportunity. I look forward to seeing you and many of my 
former colleagues in Carson City. 
 Sincerely, 
   J IM GIBBONS 
   Member  of  Congress 
SUPREME COURT OF NEVADA 
NANCY A. BECKER, CHIEF JUSTICE 
CAPITOL COMPLEX 
CARSON CITY, NEVADA, 89710 
February 4, 2005 
RE: State of the Judiciary Address, 2005 Legislative Session, March 2, 2005 
THE HONORABLE WILLIAM RAGGIO, Majority Leader of the Senate, 
  401 S. Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701 
DEAR SENATOR RAGGIO: 
  As Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada, it is my privilege to request to address the 
Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada. I am informed that the date of Wednesday, 
March 2, 2005, at 5:00 p.m., has been tentatively scheduled for this purpose and shall take place 
in the Assembly Chamber of the Legislative Building. If a conflict exists with this time and date, 
please contact my office. 
  The Supreme Court's reception for the Legislature will be held immediately following the 
Judiciary Address. We cordially invite the members of the Legislature to attend. 
 Thank  you. 
 Sincerely, 
   N ANCY A. BECKER 
   Chief  Justice 
MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS AND NOTICES 
  By Senators Raggio and Titus: 
  Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 1—Providing for the compensation of 
the clergy for services rendered to the Senate and Assembly during the 
21st Special Session and the 73rd Session of the Nevada Legislature. 
  Senator Raggio moved the adoption of the resolution. 
  Remarks by Senator Raggio. 
 Resolution  adopted. 
  Resolution ordered transmitted to the Assembly. 
  By Senators Raggio, Amodei, Beers, Care, Carlton, Cegavske, Coffin, 
Hardy, Heck, Horsford, Lee, Mathews, McGinness, Nolan, Rhoads, 
Schneider, Tiffany, Titus, Townsend, Washington and Wiener: 56 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 
  Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 2—Declaring 2005 to be "The Year of 
Languages." 
  WHEREAS, Under the guidance of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign 
Languages, language education programs throughout the United States are celebrating 2005 as 
"The Year of Languages"; and 
  WHEREAS, For over 200 years, citizens from other countries have settled in our 
communities, enhancing the diversity of this nation and underlining the importance of 
understanding different cultures and languages; and 
  WHEREAS, Americans have growing social, cultural and economic ties to the global 
community, offering great opportunities and presenting new challenges as we seek to 
communicate with and understand those from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds; and 
  WHEREAS, The underlying tenet of "The Year of Languages" is to celebrate the 
increasing importance of learning other languages for use in our schools and everyday life, not 
only to promote a greater understanding of others, but to enhance career opportunities and to 
provide life-long learning opportunities for people beyond school age; and 
 WHEREAS,  Foreign  language  educators are working cooperatively to promote the benefits 
of language learning to students, parents, businesses, health and social services leaders, and 
policy makers throughout this State and the nation; and 
  WHEREAS,  Language education in the 21st century includes a commitment to the study of 
long sequences of world languages beginning in early grades to allow students to develop the 
level of proficiency needed to communicate effectively with others from different cultures, both 
at home and abroad; and 
  WHEREAS, The benefits gained from studying other cultures and languages include 
improved cognitive, analytical and communication skills, improved academic achievement, 
expanded career opportunities, and greater international awareness and understanding; and 
  WHEREAS, This year of celebrating languages serves as a look to the future for young 
Americans who will be entering the workforce at a time when international awareness, cross-
cultural understanding and linguistic capacity are increasingly important for enhancing career 
opportunities and for their success as citizens of a broader world; and 
  WHEREAS, Each month "The Year of Languages" initiative will focus on different areas, 
including the importance of international engagement, the interrelationships between languages 
and other subject areas or professions, higher education learning, exploring different languages 
and cultures within our communities, adult learning and language use, parents' roles in providing 
language opportunities, early language learning and maintenance of our heritage languages such 
as Native American languages and American Sign Language; and 
  WHEREAS, The success of "The Year of Languages" depends on the support and 
involvement of local foreign language teachers and guidance counselors, those who have access 
to the students, parents and community members to whom this effort is intended to reach; and 
  WHEREAS,  Language educators are urging the public to recognize the value of delivering 
better education to students, of expanding the cultural and literary horizons of adult learners and 
of strengthening America's position and security around the world; now, therefore, be it 
  RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, THE ASSEMBLY 
CONCURRING, That the Legislature of the State of Nevada does hereby recognize 2005 as 
"The Year of Languages"; and be it further 
  RESOLVED, That the efforts of organizations such as the Sierra Nevada World Language 
Collaborative, a 26-year-old organization of Washoe County foreign language educators that 
meet to share teaching ideas and to promote the study of foreign languages in our schools are 
hereby recognized and encouraged; and be it further 
  RESOLVED, That the residents of the State of Nevada are urged to become familiar with 
the services and benefits offered by language education programs in the State and to support and 
participate in these programs to gain proficiency not only in English, but in other languages as 
well. 
  Senator Raggio moved the adoption of the resolution. 
  Remarks by Senator Raggio.  F EBRUARY 8, 2005 — DAY 2   57
  Senator Raggio requested that his remarks be entered in the Journal. 
  This is a personal privilege for me to ask the Senate to adopt this resolution sponsored by all 
the Senators. My daughter, Leslie, a foreign language instructor, is here, today, to celebrate this 
resolution with us.  
  Today, the world is much smaller than it used to be. While many of us were growing up, 
communications were not instant as they are now. Nations of the world did not work as closely 
together as they do now. An event occurring in a remote part of the world can affect us here.  
  The emphasis in our schools has shifted. We are a more diverse nation with people coming 
from all parts of the earth to become Americans. Many other countries are experiencing the same 
diversity. Language barriers occur. Today, schools are equipped to offer a variety of 
foreign-language education options. These changes in education are important to our Nation.  
  The year 2005 has been declared the "Year of the Languages." During the past 200 years that 
we have existed as a nation, we have learned the importance of understanding the differences 
and appreciated the backgrounds of different cultures. It is important that we give our attention 
to learning not only the customs of others but their languages as well. 
 Resolution  adopted. 
  Resolution ordered transmitted to the Assembly. 
 Senator Raggio moved that the following persons be accepted as 
accredited press representatives, and that they be assigned space at the press 
table and allowed the use of appropriate media facilities: KNPB-TV 
Channel  5: Megan Berner; KRNV-TV: John Allen, Adrianna Banovich, 
Doug Barden, Bill Frankmore, Joe Hart, Sarah Johns, Michelle Kinner, Brian 
Shaw, Parker Stremmell; KVBC-TV: Mark A. McBride, Gerald Ramalho; 
LAS VEGAS SUN: Kirsten Searer; MEDIA CENTER/SNCAT: 
Don Alexander, Henry King, Matthew Lahtinen, John Ponzo, Earl Spriggs 
and WINNEMUCCA PUBLISHING: David Gouger. 
 Motion  carried. 
INTRODUCTION, FIRST READING AND REFERENCE 
 By  Senator  Washington: 
  Senate Bill No. 41—AN ACT relating to liens; revising the threshold for 
establishing a first and second lien in certain circumstances; and providing 
other matters properly relating thereto. 
  Senator Washington moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary. 
 Motion  carried. 
 By  Senator  Washington: 
  Senate Bill No. 42—AN ACT relating to employment; requiring a person 
who compensates an employee or outside salesperson based solely on 
commission to enter into a valid written agreement with the employee or 
salesperson specifying the amount of compensation; requiring such a person 
to pay at least the minimum wage to such an employee or outside salesperson 
in certain circumstances; providing penalties; and providing other matters 
properly relating thereto. 58 JOURNAL OF THE SENATE 
  Senator Washington moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on 
Commerce and Labor. 
 Motion  carried. 
 By  Senator  Washington: 
  Senate Bill No. 43—AN ACT relating to juveniles; ratifying the revised 
Interstate Compact for Juveniles; renouncing the original Interstate Compact 
on Juveniles and repealing the provisions relating thereto; and providing 
other matters properly relating thereto. 
  Senator Washington moved that the bill be referred to the Committee on 
Judiciary. 
 Motion  carried. 
GUESTS EXTENDED PRIVILEGE OF SENATE FLOOR 
  On request of Senator McGinness, the privilege of the floor of the Senate 
Chamber for this day was extended to Melissa Cook. 
  On request of Senator Raggio, the privilege of the floor of the Senate 
Chamber for this day was extended to Leslie Raggio Righetti, Bri Thoreson, 
Janet Hartman, Audrey Cournia, Sharon Lee, Donatienne Dougherty, Javier 
Preciado E. Trujillo, Tyler Bowman, Chelsea Smith, Janette Holman and 
Dr. Nelson Rojas. 
  On request of Senator Rhoads, the privilege of the floor of the Senate 
Chamber for this day was extended to David Gouger. 
  On request of Senator Townsend, the privilege of the floor of the Senate 
Chamber for this day was extended to Ben Kirish. 
 Senator Raggio moved that the Senate adjourn until Thursday, 
February 10, 2005, at 11 a.m. 
 Motion  carried. 
  Senate adjourned at 11:35 a.m. 
Approved: LORRAINE T. HUNT 
  President of the Senate 
Attest: CLAIRE J. CLIFT 
  Secretary of the Senate 
 

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