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LEGISLATIVE MANUAL LEGISLATIVE MANUAL State of Nevada SEVENTY-FIRST SESSION of the NEVADA LEGISLATURE 2001 CARSON CITY Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau Page i LEGISLATIVE MANUAL Page ii LEGISLATIVE MANUAL INTRODUCTION The Nevada Legislative Manual, required under Nevada Revised Statutes 218.647, is produced each biennium by the Legislative Counsel Bureau. It is designed primarily as a reference tool for legislators. However, it is also intended for use by members of the executive and judicial branches of government, representatives of private interest groups, and interested citizens. The manual contains information pertaining to legislative structure and procedures, Legislative Counsel Bureau staff services, and administrative details for legislators. It also includes the structure and personnel of the executive and judicial branches of government. Suggestions for corrections or improvements of the manual are welcome and should be directed to the Research Division, Legislative Counsel Bureau. The Flag of the Legislature of the State of Nevada At its 1967 Session, the Legislature of the State of Nevada adopted an official flag, which flies outside the Legislative Building whenever the Senate and Assembly are in session. The flag was designed by the senior government class of Tonopah High School. Page iii LEGISLATIVE MANUAL Page iv LEGISLATIVE MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER I—MEMBERS OF THE NEVADA LEGISLATURE .................... 1 Biographies of Members of the Nevada Senate ...................................... 3 Biographies of Members of the Nevada Assembly .................................29 Members of the Nevada Legislature ..................................................75 Senate .................................................................................77 Assembly .............................................................................79 Members of the Nevada Legislature by District ...............................83 Senate ...........................................................................83 Assembly .......................................................................84 Interim Committees and Subcommittees (1999-2000) ........................85 Senate Standing Committees—2001 .............................................93 Assembly Standing Committees—2001 .........................................95 CHAPTER II—LEGISLATIVE STRUCTURE, FINANCIAL OPERATION, AND RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................99 Legislative Terminology ................................................................99 The Legislative Structure ...............................................................99 Size and Apportionment ......................................................... 100 1991 Reapportionment and Redistricting ............................... 100 2001 Reapportionment and Redistricting ............................... 101 Membership Qualifications ..................................................... 103 Vacancies .......................................................................... 103 Officers and Employees ......................................................... 104 Interest Groups and Media ...................................................... 105 Press .......................................................................... 105 Lobbyists ..................................................................... 105 Legislative Powers, Privileges, and Responsibilities............................. 106 Legislator Duties .................................................................. 106 Privileges and Immunities ....................................................... 108 Limitations On the Legislative Power ......................................... 108 Crimes Against the Legislative Power ........................................ 110 Contracts In Which a Legislator Has an Interest ............................ 110 Ethics and Conflict of Interest .................................................. 111 Reporting of Campaign Contributions and Expenses ....................... 112 Financial Disclosure .............................................................. 113 Financial Operation of the Legislature ............................................. 113 Legislative Fund .................................................................. 113 Legislator Compensation and Allowances .................................... 114 Legislators’ Retirement .......................................................... 114 Compensation of Officers and Employees .................................... 115 Endnotes for Chapter II ............................................................... 118 CHAPTER III—LEGISLATIVE PROCEDURE AND ACTION ................... 123 Page v LEGISLATIVE MANUAL Legislative Procedure ................................................................. 123 Sessions ............................................................................ 123 Legislative Leadership ........................................................... 124 Legislative Officers: Senate ............................................... 124 Legislative Officers: Assembly ........................................... 125 Floor Leaders ................................................................ 126 Procedure and Order of Business in the Senate and Assembly ........... 127 Quorum ............................................................................ 127 Order of Business ................................................................. 128 The Legislature in Action: A Bill Becomes a Law ............................... 129 Organizing the Legislature ...................................................... 129 Bill Drafting ....................................................................... 130 Prefiling of Bills .................................................................. 131 Fiscal Notes ....................................................................... 131 Introduction and First Reading ................................................. 132 Committees ........................................................................ 134 Standing Committees ....................................................... 134 Committee of the Whole ................................................... 135 Select Committees and Conference Committees ....................... 135 Committee Hearing ............................................................... 136 Notice of Bills, Topics, and Public Hearings ................................ 137 Consent Calendar ................................................................. 137 Second Reading ................................................................... 138 General File and Third Reading ................................................ 138 In the Other House and Conference Committees ............................ 139 Deadlines For Legislation ....................................................... 140 Enrollment ......................................................................... 140 Gubernatorial Action ............................................................. 140 Effective Date of the Bill ........................................................ 141 Adoption or Passage of Resolutions ........................................... 141 Petitions and Memorials ......................................................... 141 Nonlegislative Initiatives to Change Statutes or the Nevada Constitution .............................................. 142 Distinction Among Types of Legislation ........................................... 142 Bill .................................................................................. 142 Skeleton Bill ....................................................................... 143 Joint Resolution ................................................................... 143 Concurrent Resolution ........................................................... 143 One-House Resolution ........................................................... 143 Endnotes for Chapter III .............................................................. 144 Page vi LEGISLATIVE MANUAL CHAPTER IV—LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU AND LEGISLATIVE BUILDING .................................................... 151 The Legislative Counsel Bureau ..................................................... 151 Legislative Commission ......................................................... 152 Interim Finance Committee ..................................................... 153 Director ............................................................................ 154 Audit Division ..................................................................... 155 Legal Division..................................................................... 156 Research Division ................................................................ 158 Fiscal Analysis Division ......................................................... 161 Administrative Division ......................................................... 161 Summary ........................................................................... 162 Facilities and Services ................................................................. 162 Legislative Counsel Bureau Offices ........................................... 162 Sedway Office Building .................................................... 163 Las Vegas Office ............................................................ 163 Legislative Building ........................................................ 163