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)

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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</