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B
A
A
Please
remember
all
exhibits,
written
testimony
and
amendments
must
be
submitted
by
noon
on
the
business
stay
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to
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meeting
persons
wishing
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or
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The
public
is
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encouraged
to
submit
written
testimony
in
advance
of
the
meeting
by
emailing.
The
assembly
manager
for
commerce
and
labor
zoom
chat
is
reserved
strictly
for
committee
business
members.
Please
remember
to
keep
your
cameras
on
at
all
times.
A
This
will
help
us
ensure
that
we
have
a
quorum
unless
you
are
stepping
away
for
non-committee
related
business
members
and
presenters.
Please
remember
to
be
muted
at
all
times,
unmute
yourself
to
speak
and
then
promptly
mute
yourself
when
you
are
done.
Thank
you,
everyone
and,
let's
begin
with
today's
agenda.
A
C
Thank
you,
ma'am,
chair
margie
thomas
for
the
record.
The
first
bill
is
assembly
bill
200,
and
it
was
sponsored
by
assemblywoman,
bilbray
axelrod.
It
was
heard
on
march
22nd
and
it
revises
provisions
governing
veterinary
medicine.
There
are
seven
proposed
amendments
by
alyssa
navworth
with
greenberg
turig,
and
it
is
attached
behind
the
document.
Briefly.
The
seven
amendments
are
to
amend
section,
two
of
the
bill
to
add
a
group
of
animals
to
the
definition
of
veterinary
telemedicine.
C
The
second
is
to
amend
subsection
three
of
section
three
of
the
bill
to
replace
shall
be
deemed
to
have
a
veterinarian
client
patient
relationship
with
shall
have
established
a
veterinary
client
patient
relationship
to
clarify
that
such
a
relationship
is
established
if
the
conditions
set
forth
in
subsection
3
are
met.
The
third
proposed
amendment
is
to
delete
subsection,
3d
and
3f
of
section
3
of
the
bill
and
replace
3d
of
that
section
with
language
that
more
closely
aligns
with
the
american
veterinary
medical
association
model
practice
act
concerning
the
veterinarian,
client
patient
relationship.
C
The
sixth
proposed
amendment
is
to
amend
subsection
2a
of
section
6
of
the
bill
to
alignment
with
existing
board
language
regarding
courses
of
continuing
education
for
veterinarians
or
veterinarian
technicians
by
adding
approved
courses,
and
the
final
proposed
amendment
would
be
to
delete
section
7
for
the
purpose
of
clarifying
that
a
veterinarian
practicing
telemedicine
is
required
to
be
licensed
in
nevada.
Thank
you.
A
B
Thank
you
so
much,
I'm
madam
chair
and
I
didn't
get
a
chance
to
really
look
at
the
amendment,
but
my
I
just
wanted
to
say
for
the
record.
I
think
ab200
is
a
good
bill
with
a
proposed
amendment
that
I've
seen.
I
think
it
would
be
a
great
one.
B
We
have
a
veterinarian
shortage
in
northern
nevada
and
in
the
rurals
it
can
take
weeks
to
get
an
initial
appointment
to
establish
that
vet,
patient
client
relationship
and
it's
been
horribly
exacerbated
by
the
pandemic.
Recently
one
of
my
yorkies
became
ill.
I
couldn't
get
an
appointment
with
her
regular
vet
for
two
weeks
and
we
had
to
take
her
to
an
emergency
vet,
but
then
they
wouldn't
see
her
because
they're
closed
two
days
a
week
due
to
a
staffing
shortage
which
has
become
worse,
you
know
in
the
past
year.
B
The
point
I'm
trying
to
make
is
a
telemed
visit
can
easily
be
followed
with
an
in-person
visit
when
an
appointment
becomes
available
and
there's
one
other
point
I
wanted
to
make
every
issue
I've
had
with
my
many
dogs
over
the
many
years
have
been
totally
unrelated
to
any
previous
issues.
They've
had
so
I
don't
that
the
relationship
will
be
somewhat
irrelevant
to
helping
them,
and
it
seems,
if
that's
the
case,
the
only
telemedicine
that
would
be
appropriate
as
a
follow-up
to
a
previous
procedure,
an
in-person
visit.
B
E
Touch
chair-
and
I
guess
I
don't
see
the
sponsor
here-
I
just
wanted
to
speak
for
that.
This
is
a
friendly
amendment
that
she,
this
is
an
amendment
that
the
sponsor
has
accepted
there.
A
I
believe
we
do
have
ms
ellison
neighborhood
here
to
help
answer
questions,
but
I
believe
there
might
have
been
just
to
clarify.
I
believe
there
might
have
been
an
amendment
submitted
for
it
as
an
exhibit.
That
is
not
the
amendment
that
is
in
your
work
session
documents,
the
amendment
that
we
will
be
vote,
the
language
that
you
will
be
voting
on.
The
amendment
you
will
be
voting
on
is
the
language
in
your
work
session
documents,
not
any
other
documents
that
just
might
be
submitted
as
an
exhibit
on
nellis.
E
Okay,
thank
you.
I
I'll
follow
up
with
just
I'll
I'll,
follow
up
and
and
continue
to
clarify.
I'm
I'm
a
yes
on
this
and
I
just
want
to
make
sure
I'm
still
a
yes
on
this,
but
I'll
be
a
yes
out
of
committee
and-
and
I
I
think
this
is
what
I
was
anticipating,
but
I'll
I'll
follow
up
afterwards.
Thank
you
and
thanks
for
the
clarification
between
the
two,
the
the
exhibit
and
the
work
session
document.
I
appreciate
that.
A
And
I
will
ask
since
we
do
have
miss
neyworth
here,
that
the
amendment
on
nellis
is
not
a
friendly
amendment,
correct
that
that
is
correct.
The.
A
A
B
Phantom
chair
did
we
get
to
do
comments?
Oh
yes,
is
there
any
comments
on
the
motion
and
thank
you.
I
had
tried
to
be
recognized
for
a
question
but
that
that's
okay.
I
just
wanted
to
say
that
I'm
still
trying
to
figure
all
this
out,
there's
more
good
in
here
than
what
I
have
questions
about,
but
I
still
do
have
some
concerns
about
the
bill,
so
I'll
I'll
be
supporting
it
today,
but
I
still
do
have
a
lot
of
concerns
and
I
echo
miss
dickman's
assuming
dickman's
concerns
about
some
of
this.
A
And
I
apologize
vice
chair,
that's
I
usually
have
all
the
faces
up
and
they're
so
small,
sometimes
that
I
don't
see
any
everyone
raising
their
hand.
So
I
apologize
for
just
blowing
right
past.
You,
okay,
madam
secretary,
wait
any
other
discussion
on
the
motion.
C
F
A
C
C
It
was
discussed
during
committee
and
it
proposes
to
amend
subsection
4
of
section
18
of
the
bill
to
change
the
punishment
provided
in
that
subsection
from
a
category
b,
felony
to
a
category
d
felony,
which
is
punishable
by
one
to
four
years
in
prison
and
a
possible
fine
of
not
more
than
five
thousand
dollars.
The
second
proposed
amendment
is
by
dan
musgrove
on
behalf
of
the
chiropractors
physicians
board
of
nevada,
and
that
is
to
revise
the
definition
of
business
entity
to
exclude
certain
business
entities
owned
by
certain
licensed
providers
of
health
care.
Thank
you.
E
Yes,
thank
you
chair
and
I
I
went
back
and
I
re-watched
this
hearing,
because
I
still
had
some
questions
about
the
the
business
entity
piece
and
I've
been
speaking
with
the
sponsor
and
stakeholders
to
continue
to
work
through
some
of
my
questions,
and
so
I'm
gonna
be
a
yes
today,
but
I'm
still
working
through
that.
I
will
let
the
chair
and
sponsor
know.
If
I,
if
I
change
thank
you.
B
A
F
H
A
B
A
C
C
A
Thank
you
and
we
will
go
to
discussion
now
and
before
I
go
to
the
members.
I
do
want
to
start
the
discussion
off.
I've
spoken
with
my
policy
analyst
about
adding
a
fourth
amendment
to
assembly
bill
250.
The
fourth
amendment
would
be
to
add
a
co-sponsor
assembly
member
melissa
hardy
to
the
bill.
We
had
a
nice
discussion
this
afternoon
and
had
the
exact
same
bill
both
brought
to
us
by
constituents
who
it
was
a
very
important
issue
too.
The
members.
A
B
If
you're
ready
man,
I'm
sure
I
would
move,
amend
and
do
pass
on
assembly
bill
250.
thank.
A
F
K
D
A
C
A
Thank
you
miss
pasloff,
thomas.
At
this
time
I
would
accept
well
any
discussion.
Member
sorry.
I
was
jumping
the
gun
a
little
bit
any
discussion.
A
F
A
Thank
you,
members.
That
concludes
our
work
session
portion
of
the
hearing
and
thank
you,
ms
pascal
of
thomas,
for
walking
us
through
the
bills.
Okay,
members
of
the
next
items
on
our
agenda
is
the
bill
hearing
portion
of
our
meeting
today
for
those
watching
over
the
internet
and
the
presenters
with
us
today.
I
do
want
to
let
you
know
that
I
will
be
taking
the
bills
out
of
order
this
afternoon.
A
With
that,
I
will
open
the
hearing
on
assembly
bill
303,
which
removes
certain
exceptions
relating
to
certain
requirements
for
paid
leave.
We
have
assembly,
member
sandra
armstro,
armstrong
summers
with
us
to
present
the
bill,
and
she
also
has
some
co-presenters
with
her
welcome
to
the
committee
on
commerce
and
labor
when
you're
ready,
miss
armstrong,
the
floor
is
yours.
L
Thank
you.
I
had
a
little
thing
up
on
the
screen.
There
kind
of
distracted
me.
Thank
you
so
much
for
giving
this
time
today
for
me
to
present
assembly
bill
303,
so
senate
bill
312
passed
during
the
80th
legislative
session
in
2019,
and
it
created
a
category
of
paid
leave
for
certain
employer
employee
groups.
L
The
advocates
from
naked
work,
nevada
brought
assembly
bill.
What
is
now
assembly
bill
303
to
me
with
concerns
for
the
need
to
clarify
language.
There
is
only
one
objective
of
this
bill,
and
that
is
with
this
amendment.
There
is
an
amendment
which
should
be
on
nellis
and
the
the
goal
is
to
ensure
that
employers
are
made
aware
that
they
may
not
consider
state
and
federal
holidays
in
calculating
paid
time
off.
L
M
M
Q-U-E-N-T-I-N-S-A-V-W-O-I-O,
I
am
the
deputy
director
at
make
it
work
nevada,
where
we
work
alongside
black
women,
families
and
communities
of
color
for
economic,
racial
and
reproductive
justice.
We
really
appreciate
the
opportunity
to
present
assembly
bill
303
a
clarifying
measure
intended
to
protect
both
nevada's
workers
and
businesses.
M
As
the
assemblywoman
stated
in
2019,
we
passed
sb
312,
a
measure
that
provided
paid
sick
days
for
nevada's
workforce.
At
the
time
some
522
thousand
nevadans
had
no
access
to
paid
sick
days.
They
were
often
struck
with
the
hardships
of
choosing
between
going
to
work,
sick
to
earn
their
salary
or
missing
a
day
to
care
for
themselves
or
a
loved
one
and
running
the
risk
of
not
quite
being
able
to
make
ends
meet
come
friday.
M
The
measure
provided
that
families
would
no
longer
have
to
choose
they'd
have
something
of
a
safety
net
to
protect
them
from
financial
upheaval
and
the
gut-wrenching
decision-making
between
inevitable
evils.
That
should
never
be
pitted
against
one
another.
The
bill
enjoyed
bipartisan
support
from
both
chambers
was
signed
by
governor
sisilak
and
went
into
effect
on
january
1st
2020..
M
Then
coven
19
happened.
It
brought
our
entire
state
to
its
knees,
crippled
our
economy
and
brought
record
unemployment
to
this
state.
To
put
it
plainly,
everything
changed
when
covet
ravaged
our
state.
Everything
as
we
worked
incessantly
to
be
a
resource
to
community
members.
During
the
pandemic,
we
continued
having
socially
distanced
conversations
about
the
needs
of
the
families
we
work.
Alongside,
we
learned
the
obvious
things.
We
learned
that
people
needed
ppe
they
needed
paper
products,
they
needed
financial
resources
and
much
much
more,
but
we
also
learned
from
the
essential
workers
in
our
communities.
M
M
This
doesn't
seem
right
because
we
know
that
individuals
or
families
don't
plan
when
they
get
sick
and
when
they
do,
it
definitely
isn't
based
on
the
calendar
of
holiday
time
that
an
employee
may
get
from
their
employer
the
bill,
as
amended
addresses
section
one
that
expressly
states
the
following
in
determining
the
amount
of
paid
leave
or
paid
time
off
provided
to
an
employee.
Pursuant
to
this
section,
section
one
consider
a
state
or
federal
holiday
for
which
an
employee
is
paid
but
not
required
to
work.
M
M
We
do
not
seek
to
penalize
businesses.
That
is
not
the
intention
of
this
deal.
They
too
are
struggling
in
these
uncertain
times,
and
we
know
that
we're
just
seeking
clarification
for
all
parties
involved.
I
think
we
can
all
agree
that
clarity
is
good
for
everyone.
Workers
will
understand
their
rights.
Employers
will
know
their
responsibilities
as
dictated
by
the
legislation.
M
We
all
agree
that
paid
sick
days
are
an
important
benefit
that
nevada's
workforce
needs
to
have
access
to.
Today
we
have
the
opportunity
to
double
down
on
this
understanding
clarify
the
intent
of
the
established
nrs
language,
protect
our
employees
and
our
employers,
it's
a
win-win
for
all
parties
involved.
M
L
No
ma'am,
it's
just
a
quote,
mr
savoie,
and
I
we
want
to
keep
it
short
sweet
and
to
the
point
we
do
have
folks,
I'm
sure
on
the
call-
and
there
are
letters
of
support
in
nellis
as
well
as
I
do
know,
there
is
a
letter
in
opposition,
but
the
amendment
is
in
nellis
and
we
are
ready
for
questions.
Thank
you.
A
B
Questions,
madam
chair,
I
I
apologize
for
some
reason.
I
don't
think
I
have
an
amendment,
so
I
am
curious
is
to
the
testimony
we
just
got
was
in
reference
to
the
bill.
B
L
Madam
chair,
may
I
please
address
vice
chair
carlton.
Yes,
please
thank
you,
madam
chair
vice
chair
carlton,
our
apologies.
We
were
working
diligently
and
we
were
not
able
to
get
it
out
to
you
in
time.
I
will
have
my
assistant,
send
it
to
the
entire
committee
within
the
next
three
minutes.
She's
loading
it
up
right
now,
but
I
can
speak
it
to
you.
If
I
can,
if
you
would
not
mind
me
just
reading
you,
the
language
that
we've
received
from
lcb.
L
M
And
madam
chairs,
I
can
correct
the
record:
the
assembly
women
reference,
paragraph
two.
I
know
it
all
gets
to
running
together,
but
it's
actually
paragraph
three
letter
d:
that
the
assembly
woman
read
verbatim.
A
Okay
and
members-
I
just
got
noticed
from
our
committee
staff
as
well
that
the
amendment
has
now
been
uploaded
to
nella,
so
I'm
going
to
give
everyone
a
couple
minutes
like
a
couple
minutes
to
go
and
grab
that.
I
think
it's
helpful
that
we
have
it
during
this
bill
hearing.
So
I
posted
the
links.
I've
sent
everyone
the
link
to
the
amendment
in
the
chat,
so
you
guys
should
be
able
to
access
it.
So
remember
if
you
want
to
grab
that
and
take
a
look
at
it,
I
think.
A
A
Okay
members,
I
will
coach
members
first
any
questions
on
the
amendment.
I
will
start
with
assemblymember
tolls.
E
Thank
you
chair
and
thank
you
so
much
assembly,
member
summers,
armstrong
and
welcome
to
the
commerce
and
labor
committee,
and
I
appreciate
the
the
background
on
the
legislation
sb312
from
last
session.
E
I
was
part
of
that
bipartisan
support
because
there
was
so
much
collaboration
between
the
sponsors
and
the
business
community
to
come
up
with
that
that
final
compromise
language,
and
so
I
did,
I
did
support
that
effort
last
session
and
I'm
just
wondering
if
there
was
that
same
collaboration
and
discussion
with
those
same
entities
this
time
around
on
this
new
language,
and
then
I
have
one
more
follow-up
question
after
that.
Please
cheer.
L
Thank
you,
assemblywoman
tolls.
Thank
you
and
yes,
we
have
had
a
number
of
meetings
with
representatives
from
the
business
community.
We
have
tried
to
explain
very
clearly
what
the
intent
is,
that
it
is
not
to
change
the
basic
premise
from
sb
312,
but
just
to
have
clarifying
language.
L
I
have
not
received
any
significant
pushback.
There
is,
I
said,
as
I
said
before,
a
letter
that
is
in
nellis,
but
we
have
spoken
to
quite
a
few
people,
so
we
have
not
tried
to
do
this
in
a
silo.
We
tried
to
be
available
and
actively
seeking
input
from
others.
E
Thank
you.
I
appreciate
that
and
and
madam
chair,
if
I
may,
ask
just
a
follow-up
clarifying
question
on
all
the
holidays
and
just
how
many
holidays
I,
what
quantifies
as
a
federal
holiday,
I
know
that
we
have
so
many,
especially
in
this
building.
It
seems
like
every
day
we're
wearing
a
different
color
to
celebrate
something.
So
how
I
guess
my
question
is:
how
many
hours
or
days
are
considered
federal
holidays.
L
A
M
Oh
okay,
sure
for
the
record,
I'm
quentin
savoie.
Thank
you
for
the
question
assembly
woman
sb
312
stipulates
that
an
nevada
employee
is
able
to
earn
up
to
five
days
of
paid
time
or
paid
time
off
current
nrs
language.
While
I
agree
with
your
sentiment
that
it
is
definitely
difficult
to
understand
all
of
the
holidays
that
we
have,
it
seems
like
every
month
we
have
a
holiday
arbor
day,
flag
day,
et
cetera,
because
the
limit
of
five
days,
as
stipulated
by
sb
312,
is
what
it
is.
M
It's
fairly
safe
to
assume
that
the
federal
holidays
there
are
at
least
five
federal
holidays
that
are
universally
accepted
right.
So
thanksgiving
day
after
thanksgiving
new
year's
christmas,
most
companies
recognize
easter
and
so
on.
I
would
be
concerned
with
the
question
that
you
posed.
If
the
threshold
outlined
in
312
was
something
like
15
days,
because
then
there
aren't
probably
15
holidays
that
companies
are
able
to
observe,
but
because
the
limit
in
sb
312
is
where
it's
at.
M
E
Thank
you.
I
I'm
still
I'm
still
absorbing
the
amendment
so
I'll
keep
reading
and
get
back.
But
thank
you
sorry.
B
Thank
you
so
much
chair
headache,
I'm,
like
assemblywoman,
told
sort
of
trying
to
figure
out
absorb
the
amendment,
but
so
so
tell
help
me
understand.
Is
this:
is
this
saying
that
you
know
there's
a
calculation
for
how
much
paid
leave
is
earned
right
and
so
the
holiday,
the
paid
holidays,
can't
be
used
in
that
calculation?
M
B
Okay,
that
makes
that
helps
me
understand
it
better.
I
was
just
wondering:
would
this
so
new
hospitals
and
casinos?
You
know
the
really
large
employers
who
you
know
a
lot
of
their
employees
work
on
holidays.
Would
this
have
a
huge
effect
on
them
or
a
detrimental
effect?
Would
it
change
anything
for
them.
M
M
M
However,
hospitals
around
the
clock,
so
I
suspect
that
it
would
be
up
to
the
individual
provision
of
the
hospital
and
I
think
that
language
is
outlined
based
on
an
employer
who,
pursuant
to
policy
pursuant
to
the
policy
of
the
hospital
they
would
determine
if
they
provide
those
paid
holidays.
But
we
know
hospitals
aren't
closed
right.
So
I
suspect
possible
employees,
my
mother,
who,
which
is
one
she
gets
time
and
a
half
when
she
works
on
a
holiday
or
christmas,
which
is
considered
a
holiday.
B
E
You,
madam
chair,
so
following
up
in
the
same
line,
I
I
kind
of
wanted
to
ask
about
a
hypothetical
just
so
that
I
can
like.
B
Solidify
my
understanding
of
the
bill,
so
if
my
hypothetical
is
wrong,
please
please
fix
it,
but
is
it
it's
my
understanding
that
let's
say
I'm
working
at
a
business
and
I
recruit
two
pto
sick
days,
I've
crewed
two
days
off
and
it's
may
and
my
the
business
is
closed
for
memorial
day
and
then
that
business
is
also
closed
for
the
fourth
of
july.
B
L
Thank
you,
assemblywoman
considering
you
are
exactly
correct.
That
is
the
intent
that
the
the
policy
of
the
organization
sets
the
sets
the
ground
floor
and
if
your
organization
has
already
established
that
it
has
those
two
days
off
as
paid
days
for
all
their
employees,
the
accrual
does
not
apply
to
those
days
now
in
the
converse.
L
If
your
employer
said
that
we
are
open
on
the
fourth
of
july,
and
I
want
to
go
home
and
see
my
mom
for
the
fourth
of
july
and
I've
accrued
two
days
in
order
for
me
to
be
able
to
take
the
fourth
of
july
off,
I
need
to
use
one
of
my
paid
days,
because
that
is
a
work
day,
and
so
thank
you
for
that,
and
I
hope
that
helps
clarify
things.
A
little
bit.
A
I
G
I
Ab-303
in
2019,
we
advocated
for
the
previous
paid
sick
leave
bill
for
businesses
with
more
than
50
employees.
However,
we
have
seen
in
the
last
two
years
that
this
bill
needs
to
be
clarified
when
it
comes
to
holiday
time
off
and
paid
sick
leave.
We
are
still
in
the
middle
of
a
global
pandemic
and
all
families
deserve
access.
G
I
I
I
Caller,
with
the
last
three
digits
of
161,
you
are
unmuted.
Please
check
that
your
phone
is
unmuted
as
well.
I
I
I
G
G
I
I
I
G
J-E-N-N-I-F-E-R-F-L-E-I-S-C-H-M-A-N-N,
I
am
the
co-director
of
organizing
with
make
the
road
nevada
we
organize
in
the
immigrant
and
latinx
community,
and
our
membership
consists
of
workers
who
need
to
be
able
to
take
the
time
off
to
get
better
when
they
get
sick.
We
know
that
businesses
are
stronger
when
their
employees
are
healthy
and
that
no
one
can
plan
when
they
get
sick,
and
that
is
why
I
am
calling
in
in
support
of
this
assembly
bill
303.
Thank
you.
So
much.
I
G
Hello,
yes,
my
name
is
leo
marietta
l-e-o-m-u-r-r-I-e-t-a,
I'm
the
director
of
make
the
road
nevada.
You
know,
as
my
colleagues
have
mentioned,
we
work
to
improve
the
quality
of
life
for
working
class,
immigrant
latinx
families
across
the
state
and
here
in
support
of
ab303.
G
You
know,
after
the
work
done
during
the
2019
legislative
session,
our
members
work
tirelessly
with
partners
with
legislators
and
businesses
all
across
the
state
to
establish
sb
312,
which
allowed
workers
the
ability
to
take
paid
sick
days
to
care
for
themselves
and
their
families.
I
believe
that
ab303
does
an
excellent
job
of
clarifying
the
original
intent
of
sb
312
and
allows
businesses
and
employees
to
be
on
the
same
page
of
what
rights
each
have
I'm
right
here
in
support
of
ab303.
I
G
G
C-H-R-I-S-T-I-N-E-S-A-U-N-D-E-R-S
and
I'm
a
policy
director
with
the
progressive
leadership
alliance
of
nevada
here
in
support
of
assembly
bill
303
last
session,
the
nevada
legislature
took
steps
to
improve
access
to
paid
sick
days
so
that
some
workers
don't
have
to
choose
between
taking
a
child
to
the
doctor
or
staying
home
to
recover
and
a
day's
pay
in
the
midst
of
a
global
pandemic.
The
importance
of
staying
home
when
you
are
sick
is
higher
than
ever.
Ab303
is
a
clarifying
measure
that
will
protect
nevada's,
workforce
and
solidify
the
intention
of
the
bill
that
passed
in
2019..
I
G
Hi
good
afternoon
I
am
lalo
montoya
l-a-l-o
m-o-n-t-o-y-a
I
am,
or
an
organizer
at
make
the
road
nevada,
also
in
support
of
ab303,
like
my
colleagues
have
spoken
about,
but
I
also
just
want
to
highlight
that
sb312.
I
G
Hello,
hello,
for
the
record.
My
name
is
carla:
ramirez
k-a-r-l
r-a-m-I-r-e-z.
I
am
an
organizer
with
planned
parenthood
and
the
community
members
planned
parenthood
votes.
Nevada
is
in
favor
of
ab303
because
it
solidifies
the
intention
of
sb
312,
passed
with
bipartisan
support
in
2019,
allowing
families
to
access
big
day's
removed
barriers
to
accessing
quality
healthcare.
G
Black
indigenous
and
people
of
color,
as
well
as
low-income
communities,
have
borne
the
brunt
of
the
pandemic
and
should
be
guaranteed
the
time
off
to
access
the
care
that
they
need
without
worrying
about
paying
rent
or
putting
food
on
the
table.
We
must
protect
the
rights
and
health
of
our
working
families
in
nevada.
Now
more
than
ever,
planned
parenthood
votes.
Nevada
urges
you
to
support
av-303
to
ensure
workers.
Rights
are
protected.
Thank
you
again.
I
G
G
Those
of
us
that
worked
very
hard
on
the
paid
leave
bill
from
last
session
that
the
intent
was
clear
and
it's
disappointing
that
employers
continue
to
find
ways
and
loopholes
to
not
follow
the
intent
of
legislation
which
was
designed
to
help
workers
in
in
meeting
a
myriad
of
issues
with
paid
time
off.
So
we
support
the
bill,
but
we
would
hope
that
in
the
year
2021
we
can
work
together
with
employers
to
come
to
an
agreement
that
our
workers
need
to
be
cared
for
and
that
there
is
a
happy
medium.
Thank
you.
I
I
G
I'm
an
organizer
at
make
the
road
nevada.
We
are
a
local
non-profit
organization
here
in
las
vegas
that
focuses
in
empowering
latinx
communities
and
immigrant
communities,
and
I'm
here
in
support
of
ab
303
and,
as
we
mentioned
in
2019
sb
312
did
not
do
enough
in
keeping
workers
safe
during
the
covenant
pandemic.
So
please
I
urge
you.
J
G
A
I
N
The
chamber
is
opposed
this
bill,
as
we
did
work
extensively
on
senate
bill
312
in
2019.
We
are
current.
We
are
concerned
about
any
changes
to
nevada's
paid
leave
bill.
I
mean
law
at
this
time
because
impact
it
would
have
employers
as
we
attempt
to
recover,
rebuild
our
economy
and
bring
employers
back
to
work.
N
Nevada's
paid
leave
program
can
be
used
for
any
reason
by
the
employee,
with
no
restrictions
as
part
of
the
conversations
that
we
had
as
drafted
and
adopted
sb
312..
It
is
our
opinion
that
end
product
is
a
model
legislation
for
other
states
to
look
at
as
a
fair
and
balanced
system
between
employees
and
employers.
N
N
As
many
of
you
do
recall
now,
most
businesses
are
currently
operating
at
fifty
percent
state
directives
to
help
as
well
as
spread,
and
our
members
have
been
under
restrictions
foreclosures
since
march
of
2020.,
I
do
want
to
clarify
for
the
committee
in
2020,
there
are
10
federally
recognized
holiday,
federal
holidays
per
the
federal
government.
Those
include,
of
course,
new
york
new
year's
day
mlk
day
present
day
memorial,
day,
independence,
day,
labor
day,
columbus
day,
veterans,
day
thanksgiving
christmas
day
and
new
year's
day,
and
then
also
in
nevada.
N
Of
course,
we
we
recognize
nevada
day
in
october
every
year.
We
will
review
this
amendment
and
follow
up
with
the
bill
sponsor,
but
again
we
do
have
concerns
with
the
bill
and
we
will
follow
the
bill
sponsor
after
we
fought
with
our
members.
Thank
you,
chair
for
your
time
and
members
of
the
committee.
I
G
We
too
have
just
seen
the
amendment
so
have
not
had
the
opportunity
to
respond
to
the
sponsor
and
are
not
sure
yet.
If
this
amendment
changes
our
position,
the
language
change
in
section
8
does
sound
was
very
problematic
to
our
members.
So
setting
that
language
back
to
the
existing
statute
is
appreciated,
we
will
need
some
time,
however,
to
review
with
our
members
the
changes
regarding
holidays.
G
While
I
understand
that
one
legislature
cannot
tie
the
hands
of
the
next
legislature,
the
compromise
that
was
reached
in
2019
session
on
sb
312
was
a
very
difficult
compromise
to
come
to.
It
took
the
work
of
many
parties
from
all
sides
of
the
issue
in
many
meetings
to
come
to
language
that
was
eventually
passed.
G
I
know
all
of
us
feels
like
2020
lasted
for
five
years,
but
in
fact
the
provisions
of
sb
312
from
2019
have
actually
only
been
in
place
for
one
year,
so
we
were
not
pleased
to
see
it
being
changed
already.
Once
again,
we
will
review
with
our
members
and
get
back
to
the
sponsor
and
chair
based
on
the
changes
in
the
amendment.
Thank
you
very
much.
I
H
Good
afternoon,
chair
hadagi.
N
Members
of
the
committee,
my
name,
is
chase
whittemore
w-h-I-t-t-e
in
as
in
mary
o
r
e
with
our
gentum
partners.
Here
today
representing
the
morello
gaming
group
and
the
las
vegas
sands
corporation,
we
too
are
in
opposition
to
the
bill
as
as
proposed
as
introduced
and
have
not
had
a
a
chance
to
review
the
proposed
amendment,
but,
as
miss
grimmer
stated,
putting
back
that
language
into
section.
N
8
does
go
a
long
way,
but
we
still
need
some
time
to
review
the
other
changes
and
we
will
certainly
circle
back
with
the
members
of
the
committee
after
that
time.
Thank
you.
I
N
Begin
chair
how
to
get
members
of
the
committee,
my
name
is
connor
kane
c-o-n-n-o-r-t-a-I-n.
G
And
I'm
testifying
in
opposition
to
av-303
on
behalf
of
hca,
we
we
appreciate
the
sponsor's
willingness
to
be
available
to
work
through
stakeholder
concerns
and
also
mr
sevois
explanation
of
the
proposed
amendment
today
and
how
it
would
impact
hospitals
that
that
being
said,
we
we
do,
I
believe,
have
some
concerns
still
with
the
proposed
amendment
and
would
look
forward
to
the
opportunity
to
reaching
out
to
the
sponsor
and
and
working
with
her.
We
again
thank
her
for
her
willingness
to
make
time
to
work
with
stakeholders.
Thank
you.
I
N
I
J
We
too
would
just
need
to
review
the
amendment
that
was
just
posted
during
this
meeting
with
our
members.
We
share
all
of
the
same
concerns
that
all
of
our
business
colleagues
have
mentioned
just
earlier
in
our
initial
review
of
the
bill.
We
are
working
open
to
working
together
with
the
bill
sponsor
on
this.
I
G
Good
afternoon,
chair
members
of
the
committee
nick
vanderpool,
n-I-c-k
v-a-n-d-e-r-p-o-e-l
with
capital
partners
here
today
on
behalf
of
the
reno
sparks
chamber
of
commerce.
As
noted,
the
reno
sparks
chamber
of
commerce,
along
with
the
silver
state
chamber
of
commerce,
submitted
a
letter
of
opposition.
G
I
think,
as
many
of
my
colleagues
have
reiterated,
to
relive
a
2019
legislative
session
on
senate
bill
312.
It
was
a
compromise
and
I
think
it
was
a
a
very
good
model
to
put
in
place
and
to
undo.
That
is
is
unfortunate,
but
we
we
believe
we
have
a
good
system
in
place
and
we
share
the
remarks
of
our
colleagues.
Thank.
I
N
We
look
at
the
concerns
brought
forth
by
our
business
colleagues
and
are
opposed
to
the
bill
as
it
is
currently
written
due
to
the
increase
in
costs
as
well
as
liability
would
have
on
our
operators.
However,
we
are
looking
forward
to
reviewing
the
amendments
and
working
with
the
bill
sponsor.
Thank
you.
So
much.
I
A
Thank
you
broadcasting.
Can
we
check
the
telephone
line
for
those
wishing
to
testify
in
the
neutral
position.
I
N
Thank
you,
madam
chair.
My
name
is
brian
walker,
with
retail
association
of
nevada
b-r-y-a-n-w-a-c-h-t-e-r,
I'm
not
sure
what
just
happened,
but
I
I
hope
you'll.
Allow
me
I
was
on
the
queue
to
testify
in
opposition
and
I
would
just
join
my
fellow
business
organizations
and
echo
their
comments
and
I
apologize
for
the
technical
difficulty.
Madam
chair,
thank
you
for
your
time.
A
Thank
you
for
your
testimony,
mr
walker,
and
we'll
make
sure
that
your
testimony
is
recorded
under
opposition
broadcasting.
Could
we
check
the
call
a
telephone
line
for
any
callers
wishing
to
testify
in
neutral.
I
G
A-L-E-X-I-S-M-O-T-A-R-E-X
with
the
nevada
chapter
associated
general
contractors
representing
the
commercial
construction
industry
in
northern
nevada,
we
share
many
of
the
same
concerns
articulated
by
those
testifying
in
opposition,
but
at
first
blush
the
bill
as
presumed
with
the
amendment
removed
our
initial
opposition,
but
we
will
need
more
time
to
review
it
in
closer
detail.
We
look
forward
to
continuing
the
conversation
with
assemblyman
summers.
Armstrong.
Thank
you.
A
L
Thank
you,
chair
haudergee,
and
thank
you,
members
of
the
commerce
and
labor
committee
for
your
time
and
attention
to
this
issue.
We
have
noted
the
concerns
of
all
those
who
called
in
in
opposition
and
neutral
and
will
make
a
valiant
effort
to
reach
out
to
each
and
every
one
of
them
to
discuss
this.
I
would
like
to
refer
to
a
statement
that
was
made
by
paul.
L
I
don't
want
to
say
his
last
name
incorrectly
of
the
las
vegas
chamber
when
he
said
that
folks
can
use
this
lead
that
they
acquire
without
restrictions.
L
L
L
We
don't
believe
that
it
is
a
burden,
but
we
are.
We
are
not
closed-minded,
so
we
will
reach
out
to
all
those
who
called
in
to
discuss
this,
make
sure
that
we
are
clear
that
the
the
amendment
is
clear
to
them
and
that
we
hope
that
they
can
get
on
board
and
understand
where
we're
coming
from
and
look
out
for
the
best
interest
of
their
employees.
A
A
K
Yeah,
thank
you,
chair
hotter
guy
and
members
of
the
committee.
Thank
you
for
having
me
today
for
the
record.
I
am
jim
wheeler
representing
assembly
district
39
in
northern
nevada.
I
want
to
present
for
your
consideration
assembly
bill
312,
which
creates
the
independent
contractors
benefit
program
during
the
pandemic.
K
I
was
contacted,
as
I'm
sure
we
all
were
by
many
many
people
who
were
independent
contractors
who
were
having
a
lot
of
trouble
getting
their
pua
benefits
from
the
federal
government.
These
were
put
in
through
dieter
and
there
was
no
system
in
place
and
dieter
was
completely
overwhelmed
already
with
the
regular
unemployment.
So
it
was
very
hard
for
these
folks
to
get
their
benefits,
so
we
were
contacted
daily
and
I
was
then
contacted
by
a
one
of
our
constituents
in
southern
nevada.
K
Who
said
why
don't
we
put
together
a
deter
type
program
for
these
pua
people
so
that
the
programs
are
in
effect,
and
I
thought
that
was
a
good
idea
and
at
her
request
I
went
ahead
and
put
this
bill
in
well.
I
did
not
make
it
a
by
request
bill
because
there
it
was
my
last
bill
and
I
just
got
it
in
real
quick.
K
It
was
at
the
request
of
a
of
a
lady
you'll,
be
hearing
from
in
a
moment
here,
but
for
some
background
information
on
this,
you
know
for
many
people.
The
main
reason
to
consider
becoming
an
independent
contractor
is
the
freedom
it
presents.
K
However,
some
drawbacks
are
no
regular
paychecks,
no
health
insurance,
no
retirement
package,
and
if
you
look
at
the
u.s
bureau
of
labor
statistics
report,
one-third
of
the
workers
in
the
u.s
are
classified
as
independent
contractors
in
nevada.
It's
estimated
a
larger
portion
of
contractors
work
in
industries
and
occupations
such
as
agriculture,
construction,
trade
shows,
trade
events,
ride,
share
cab,
drivers,
emergency
room,
physicians,
even
financial
advisors.
Just
you
know
to
name
a
few
well,
it
may
seem
safe
to
assume
that
a
large
percentage
of
our
state's
workforce
earns
a
steady
paycheck.
K
We
can't
forget
that
a
significant
percentage
has
a
grueling
challenge
to
face,
and
it's
particularly
painful
to
consider
this
situation
in
the
context
of
the
ronavirus
pandemic.
So
many
individuals
and
families
have
been
struggling
to
cover
day-to-day
living
expenses
and
necessities.
This
is
a
regular
struggle
for
independent
contractors
and
economic
downturns
in
our
state.
Just
make
these
circumstances
doubly
difficult,
so
assembly,
bill
312
creates
the
independent
contractors
benefit
program.
K
The
primary
source
of
this
program
is
or
I'm
sorry.
The
primary
purpose
of
this
program
is
to
offer
financial
support
for
participating,
independent
contractors
who
are
out
of
work
and
the
following
describes
the
process
for
a
participating
contractor
in
this
benefit
program,
as
an
independent
contractor
submits
an
application
for
the
independent
contractors
benefit
program
to
the
unemployment
security
division
of
either
the
department
of
employment,
training
and
rehabilitation
or
to
the
treasurer's
office.
K
We
have
been
in
contact
with
both
dieter
and
the
treasurer
in
the
last
day
and
we're
actually
looking
at
doing
a
conceptual
amendment
here
by
the
way.
So
everyone
knows
to
move
this
to
the
treasurer's
office
because
they
are
already
set
up
to
do
this.
K
If
you
look,
I
believe
on
nellis,
there's
a
rather
large
fiscal
note
from
dieter
on
it,
and
this
would
cut
that
down
according
to
treasurer
conan,
probably
to
the
five
or
six
hundred
thousand
dollar
range
from
the
four
million
dollar
range
that
is
at
now,
and
because
they
already
do
programs
like
this.
K
So
given
that
we
will
get
that
conceptual
amendment
out
in
the
next
day
or
two
to
you
before.
This
ever
goes
to
work
session,
but
we
have
to
do
some
negotiations
with
the
treasurer's
office
and
with
dieter,
both
of
whom,
by
the
way,
I
believe,
are
either
on
the
phone
or
on
the
zoom
answer
any
questions
you
may
have
so
this
program.
Now
in
the
application.
The
contractor
includes
information
about
their
income
from
the
previous
year
and
the
amount
they
would
like
to
contribute
to
the
benefit
program.
K
K
So
the
independent
contractor
benefit
program
provides
an
opportunity
for
contractors
to
set
aside
money.
You
know,
as
a
savings
account
basically
or
a
rainy
day
fund
that
they
can
utilize
for
difficult
times
or
to
save
as
a
retirement
fund
for
later
in
life.
Now
this
program
has
been
done,
I
believe
in
new
york
and
I
think
they're
looking
at
it
in
california
as
well,
but
I
would
like
to
turn
the
presentation
over
to
the
lady
that
came
up
with
the
idea
for
the
bill
and
that's
miss
brittany
sheehan.
If
she
is
ready.
O
Am
I
on
okay
hi
good
afternoon
chairwoman
and
members
of
the
committee
and
thank
you
for
hearing
this
bill
today.
My
name
is
brittany
sheehan
and
I'm
the
executive
director
of
independent
labor
alliance,
a
non-profit
organization
that
advocates
for
the
interests
of
independent
contractors
through
policy
and
building
partnerships.
O
Independent
contractors
are
a
vital
and
vibrant
part
of
our
community.
They
are
freelance
journalists
using
first
amendment
rights
to
freedom
of
the
press
and
enhancing
our
democracy.
They
are
our
specialists,
physical
and
other
therapists,
providing
services
to
patients
on
their
path
to
recovery.
They
are
photographers
capturing
special
events
such
as
weddings
or
documenting
our
history.
They
are
cosmetologists
keeping
us
all
looking
great.
They
are
the
entertainers
in
las
vegas
and
in
reno
they
are
the
nightlife
promoters
helping
bring
in
millions
of
dollars
in
nightly
revenues
to
some
of
your
favorite
venues.
O
They
work
in
our
trade
shows
and
at
our
conventions
they
are
supporting
industries
to
our
tourism
sector.
They
also
support
our
civic
sector
as
linguists
and
translators,
giving
equal
access
to
society
for
those
with
a
language
barrier,
their
creative
service
providers
and
skilled
business
professionals.
O
A
forbes
article
published
in
2020
reported
studies
found
that
about
30
percent
of
the
workforce
are
independent
contractors.
An
intuit
study
in
2017,
predicted
40
of
the
workforce,
would
be
working
as
independent
contractors
by
2020..
If
those
estimates
prove
correct,
then
nevada
is
home
to
about
300
000
independent
contractors.
O
However,
over
the
last
year,
we
had
economic
restrictions
in
our
state
that
impacted
independent
contractors,
as
dieter
could
very
well
tell
you,
as
administrators
of
the
pandemic
unemployment
assistance
program
or
pua
program.
Today,
I
am
presenting
a
bill
that
offers
a
state
level
option
to
a
series
of
actions
taken
at
the
state
level.
I
do
not
feel
it
is
wise
or
even
appropriate,
to
make
such
decisions
over
nevada's
economic
opportunities
and
look
to
the
federal
government
as
the
sole
solver
of
the
problem.
O
The
pua
program
has
an
expiration
date
as
of
now
it
is
set
to
expire
in
september.
It
is
my
understanding
that
the
state
emergency
does
not
have
a
set
expiration
date
and
that
this
body
has
not
undertaken
discussions
of
any
changes
to
the
current
status
quo
simply
put.
We
are
making
decisions
at
a
state
level
that
adversely,
in
fact
impact
nevadans,
and
we
have
not
answered
to
nevadans
at
the
state
level
for
how
we
solve
those
problems.
Given
those
circumstances,
I
am
offering
legislation
that
will
help
nevadans
to
help
themselves
in
times
of
need.
O
This
bill
allows
independent
contractors
and
freelancers
to
opt
into
a
state
fund
and
access
those
deposits
when
they
have
a
loss
of
contract.
Simply
by
having
a
state
level
program,
we
are
encouraging
community
members
to
think
about
and
prepare
for
unexpected
interruptions
to
their
regular
course
of
business.
As
the
bill
reads,
it
is
solely
funded
by
the
independent
contractor
or
freelancer.
O
O
This
article
goes
on
to
say
7
in
10,
americans
struggle
with
at
least
one
aspect
of
financial
stability,
including
saving
money.
Anyone
can
do
a
rudimentary
internet
search
and
find
a
litany
of
results
on
the
topic
of
americans
struggling
to
put
aside
money
for
emergencies
or
for
unforeseen
circumstance.
There
is
no
argument
that
people
do
not
need
any
help
in
the
venue
of
savings.
We
should
all
know
that
they
absolutely
do
and
by
having
a
program
that
asks
for
monthly,
recurring
contribution.
O
We
also
encourage
good
fiscal
habits
for
nevadans.
A
common
opposition
argument
we
might
hear
today
is
that
people
could
just
go
get
a
bank
or
savings
account.
While
I
acknowledge
the
logical
thinking
on
this
argument
and
I'm
open
to
discussions
and
good
faith
ideas,
this
program
is
not
designed
to
operate
as
a
bank
account.
O
Additionally,
there
can
be
barriers
to
having
a
bank
account
in
order
to
have
a
bank
account.
You
would
need
an
id
recently.
We
have
heard
from
state
officials
that
not
everyone
can
access
ids.
While
we
can
all
breathe
a
collective
sigh
of
relief,
because
that
discussion
is
for
another
day.
I
urge
you
to
bear
that
requisite
in
mind.
I
believe
it
would
be
a
bipartisan
agreement
that,
when
we
shut
down
our
state's
dmvs
for
no
less
than
three
months,
that
was
a
barrier
to
nevadans
as
a
whole
to
access
identification.
O
The
program
I
am
proposing
today
relies
on
sufficient
proof
that
the
applicant
received
the
majority
of
their
income
from
independent
contracting.
One
form
of
this
proof
would
be
a
filed
tax
return.
In
order
to
file
tax
returns.
The
identification
required
is
most
often
a
social
security
number
something
most
people
would
receive
at
birth
or
generally
before,
starting
to
work
in
our
society.
That
is
not
the
only
standard
of
proof.
So
applicants
have
the
opportunity
to
demonstrate
this
group
in
another
way
as
well.
O
This
is
why
I
again
ask
you
to
look
at
this
legislation
as
an
access
point
for
independent
contractors.
We
all
know
that
we
have
to
start
somewhere,
be
it
for
saving
finding
a
new
opportunity
or
in
designing
a
new
program.
Another
demographic,
important
to
all
of
us
are
are
women.
Over
the
past
year,
women
have
turned
to
self-employment.
To
balance
the
changes
in
education
taking
place
in
the
home.
O
We
know
many
w-2
employee
women
left
the
workforce
entirely
to
answer
to
those
social
challenges
and
take
on
more
domestic
roles,
but
that
is
not
true
for
the
independent
contracting
workforce
because
of
the
flexibility
it
provides.
An
irs
report
in
december
shows
women
were
the
larger
proportion
of
self-employment
growth
over
men.
It
is
worth
noting
and
celebrating
that
their
incomes
are
also
trending.
Greater
growth
over
mend
what
the
irs
found
is
that
independent
contractors
are
increasingly
female
with
faster
income
growth.
O
These
are
caretakers
who
use
ingenuity
and
self-determination
to
provide
in
the
environments
needed
and
juggle
their
careers.
These
are
women
worth
applauding
in
the
face
of
uncertainty
they
declared.
I
may
not
know
exactly
what
to
do,
but
I'm
going
to
figure
it
out.
These
are
the
single
mothers
in
our
community
who
wear
all
the
hats
at
one
time.
These
are
exactly
the
people
who
can
use
the
access
point
as
a
peace
of
mind
and
a
leg
up
as
they
forge
forward
and
creating
futures
for
themselves
and
their
loved
ones.
O
Now
the
big
question
is
this:
the
best
financial
product
on
the
market?
No
plainly,
it
is
not,
but
it
is
the
most
accessible
for
many
of
these
nevadans,
because
the
independent
contractor
has
the
ability
to
ability
to
end
participation
in
the
voluntary
program
at
any
time
if
they
find
a
financial
product
or
service
that
better
suits
their
needs,
they
can
take
their
funds
and
go
obtain
this
product
or
policy.
O
The
program
can
give
nevada
and
freelance
and
independent
contractors
the
opportunity
to
put
away
and
save
for
the
premium
needed
to
obtain
those
other
options,
even
if
it
is
a
few
hard-earned
dollars
at
a
time.
Most
importantly,
they
have
funds
set
aside
for
times
of
need.
This
is
a
hand
up
not
a
handout.
Additionally,
if
the
participant
changes
their
occupation
and
has
a
401k
or
another
financial
product
made
available
to
them,
they
can
move
their
funds
accordingly.
O
It
is
very
important
to
note
that
this
legislation
is
presented
and
intended
to
be
a
voluntary
program
from
my
purview
as
the
director
of
a
non-profit
for
independent
contractors.
I
know
there
are
many
unique
aspects
to
their
lifestyles
and
the
way
that
they
work.
Some
are
college
students
who
have
few
responsibilities
outside
of
school
and
are
just
making
a
little
extra
on
the
side.
Some
are
elderly
who
have
fixed
incomes
and
are
doing
minimal
work
just
to
cover
extra
expenses.
O
Some
are
retirees
whose
specialty
is
needed
or
in
demand,
and
they
lend
their
knowledge
to
do
just
one
project.
Some
independent
contractors
have
mental
health
conditions
that
prevent
them
from
working,
full-time
or
even
part-time,
so
their
schedules
can
be
as
sporadic
as
their
health.
Some
independent
contractors
have
impressive
savings
accounts.
Just
ask
a
doctor
or
a
lawyer.
Some
independent
contractors
have
no
savings,
just
listen
to
pua
applicants
in
dire
need
to
have
their
claims
processed.
O
There
is
no
one-size-fits-all;
it
would
be
narrow-sided
to
make
this
program
mandatory
instead
of
voluntary,
because
there
are
so
many
situations
and
people
that
won't
fit
inside
that
box.
If
this
bill
is
perverted
from
its
original
intention
to
function
as
a
voluntary
program,
I
will
caution
you
that
you
will
get
calls
from
lawyers
and
real
estate
professionals
asking.
Are
you
kidding
me?
I
don't
need
this
and
my
money
grows
better
elsewhere.
O
O
We
aim
to
bring
accessibility
to
the
nevadans
who
want
to
benefit
from
this
program
without
casting
a
dragnet
that
captures
people
that
shouldn't
be
there
and
people
that
you
would
certainly
hear
from.
I
ask
that
you
acknowledge
that
in
making
this
a
compulsory
program,
it
would
tip
the
scale
in
a
way
that
we
are
harming
more
people
than
we
are
helping
and
because
of
our
bi-annual
legislature,
we
will
not
be
able
to
change
course
exempt
second
guess
or
help
anyone
who
is
adversely
impacted.
O
We
simply
don't
have
time
to
make
mistakes
by
choosing
what
is
best
for
hundreds
of
separate
industries
in
nevada.
So
I
do
ask
that
you
all
understand
the
occupational
diversity
that
we
are
talking
about
in
this
context
and
realize
truly
one
size
does
not
fit
all
another
upside
to
this
program
is
that
it
is
not
ripe
for
abuse
or
fraud,
because
it
is
their
own
money
that
they
are
contributing.
O
O
So,
in
light
of
no
alternatives
being
offered,
I
contend
with
the
impacts
to
contend
with
those
impacts
to
independent
contractors.
I
propose
what
we
can
do
this
session
is
help
nevadans,
who
would
benefit
by
providing
this
access
point,
encouraging
healthy
habits
and
making
considerations
for
their
futures
and
the
future
of
the
state.
The
question
we
are
asking
today
is:
do
you
believe
in
nevadans?
O
Do
you
believe
in
empowerment?
Do
you
believe
in
women
entrepreneurs?
Do
you
believe
in
black
entrepreneurship?
Do
you
believe
in
the
determination
of
the
latino
community?
Do
you
believe
in
those
with
social
limitations
or
other
barriers,
when
you
vote
yes
on
this
bill,
you're
voting,
yes
for
inclusion,
yes,
for
accessibility,
you're
voting,
yes,
for
women,
for
single
mothers,
for
those
with
mental
developmental
or
health
limitations,
you're
voting,
yes
for
guidance,
yes
for
preparation,
and
yes
for
healthy
habits,
and
yes
for
empowerment
to
those
of
you
who
might
think
it
is
not
enough.
O
I
assure
you
that
inaction
is
not
enough.
Doing
nothing
at
all
is
not
enough.
Ignoring
all
of
the
implications
of
the
last
year
is
certainly
not
enough,
and
because
las
vegas
is
increasingly
a
hockey
fan
base.
To
quote
the
great
wayne
gretzky
you
miss
100
of
the
shots
you
never
take.
Independent
contracting
is
sometimes
referred
to
as
non-traditional
work.
With
that
in
mind,
I
am
proposing
a
non-traditional
solution
to
a
unique
problem.
Members
of
the
committee.
I
ask
that
you
enthusiastically
support
this
program
of
self-help
to
the
self-employed.
Thank
you.
A
A
B
Thank
you,
madam
chair,
and
I'm
still
trying
to
figure
out
exactly
what
type
of
of
an
account
we
want
to
set
up
so
assemblyman
wheeler.
Your
proposal
is
along
the
lines
of,
what's
in
section,
19,
that
this
would
be
in
the
state,
treasurer
treasury
and
be
managed
by
the
treasurer.
Is
that
basically,
where
you're
headed.
K
Thank
you.
Thank
you,
simon
carlton.
Originally,
the
idea
here
was
to
go
through
dieter
and
have
dieter
set
up
the
whole
thing,
but
after
the
bill
came
out
discussions
with
dieter
and
with
the
treasurer's
office
over
the
last
day,
we
felt
that
it
would
probably
be
better
to
be
deposited
in
the
treasurer's
office,
but
who
actually
administers
it
is
something
we
want
to
fix
in
the
conceptual
amendment
whether
that
will
be
the
treasurer's
office
or
or
deter.
K
Obviously,
this
particular
bill,
if
it
passes
out
of
committee
and
on
to
the
floor,
would
go
to
the
ways
and
means
committee,
your
committee,
and
we
will
have
everything
done
in
the
next
day
or
so
so
we'll
have
absolute
clarity
on
that.
But
right
now
I
think
I'm
kind
of
leaning
toward
the
treasurer's
office,
since
they
do
this
type
of
thing.
All
the
time.
B
K
That's
correct,
as
ms
sheen
said,
the
state
really
can't
afford
that
right
now
and
you
know
who
knows,
maybe
someone
will
want
to
revisit
it
later,
but
I
I
doubt
it
this.
The
idea
of
being
an
independent
contractor
is
just
that
being
independent,
so
okay,
this
can
be.
This
can
be
used
for
unemployment
type
stuff.
The
difference
going
to
be
they're
going
to
get
a
bill
every
month,
or
at
least
a
notice.
K
Every
month
saying
you
know
you
need
to
contribute
to
this,
or
it
could
be
done
through
automatic
deposit,
et
cetera,
and
if
they
don't
use
it,
if
they
don't
want
it,
they
could
use
it
for
their
retirement.
B
Okay,
so
I
guess
my
next
question
would
be:
would
the
independent
contractors
be
picking
up
the
cost
of
the
treasurer's
office
doing
this,
or
would
you
expect
the
state
to
pick
up
the
cost
for
it,
because
there
will
be
a
cost.
K
Yes,
there
will
be
a
cost
and
that's
why
there
was
a
fiscal
note
on
it,
of
course,
but
the
we're
trying
to
bring
that
fiscal
note
down,
and
it
would
be
something
the
state
would
actually
get
started
with.
There
could
be
a
small
fee,
I
guess
for
the
independent
contractor,
but
I
think
when
we
look
back
at
the
pandemic
and
what
happened
to
these
people
and
how
long
they
had
to
wait,
you
know
to
get
some
of
their
stuff
to
get
the
program
going
et
cetera.
K
We
need
to
have
something
out
there,
where
we
have
a
program
for
these
people
if
something
happens
again,
and
so
either
way,
whether
they
pay
for
it
themselves
or
the
state
does.
I
think
we
have
to
have
a
program
like
this
set
up
ready
to
go.
Hopefully
we'll
never
have
any.
You
know
type
of
emergency
like
we
had
last
time
but
are
still
going
through,
but
we
need
to
have
a
program
set
up
in
case
that
happens.
O
Chairwoman,
yes,
please
miss
shan,
there's
language
in
the
bill
that
permits
the
state
to
invest
the
fund,
which
is
why
it's
a
dollar
in
and
dollar
out
program
for
the
independent
contractors.
So
we
do
hope
that
with
interesting
accrued
that
it
would
offset
some
of
those
operational
costs.
Thank
you.
B
And
that
leads
that
was
leading
me
to
my
next
question
is
so
you
would
actually
be
okay
with
the
state
making
money
off
of
independent
contractors
money.
I'm
not
sure
the
state
is
allowed
to
do
that
off
of
private
citizens
money.
I
think
we
would
have
to
talk
to
legal
about
that
and
I,
I
think,
you're
being
very
gracious
to
offer.
That
believe
me
we'll
take
the
money,
but
I'm
just
not
sure
if
the
state
wants
to
get
into
the
business
of
making
money
off
of
independent
contractors
money.
K
If,
if
I,
if
I'm
reading
it
right
assembly,
one
in
section
19
sub
section
two,
I
believe
it
is
that
yeah,
the
administrator
is
a
contribution
by
participant
this
actually
wouldn't
be
paying
the
state
anything
if
the
state
actually
makes
interest
on
it.
You
know
which
would
be
a
a
small
amount
of
interest,
because
it
would
have
to
be
such
a
safe
fund.
Then
that
would
go
back
into
the
account.
B
K
Yeah
I
didn't
I
didn't.
I
didn't
want
it
to
go
up
to
your
committee
and
me
after
crawling.
B
Thank
you,
mr
willer
and
mrs
sheeham
for
bringing
this
bill.
President.
We
do
know
we
had
a
lot
of
constituents,
talk
about
pua,
you
know,
and
it
is
something
that
needs
to
be
reckoned
with,
but.
L
B
Contribute
what
happens
if
they
just
like
disappear?
What's
going
to
happen
with
the
funds
that
are
in
the
account,
do
they
get
paid
out
at
a
certain
time
if
they
don't
continue
contributing,
and
I
didn't
maybe
I
missed
it
somewhere,
but
I
was
just.
I
was
trying
to
find
it
if,
for
example,
if
I
stopped
paying
and
then
how
do,
does
the
treasurer
treasure
gonna
send
my
money
back
to
me
or
if
I
move
or
what
what
happens
then.
K
The
way
I
understand
it,
assemblywoman
the
if,
once
the
money
is
in
the
account.
K
Oh,
I'm
sorry,
yes
not
used
to
doing
that
on
the
other
side
of
the
dice,
I'm
there
for
the
record
again
assemblywoman
the
way
I
understand
it.
The
contractor
can
take
that
money
out
at
any
time
because
it's
really
their
money.
So
I
kind
of
doubt
that
anyone
would
say
well,
I
paid
in
dude
for
two
years
and
I'm
leaving.
K
If
that
were
to
happen,
then-
and
I
believe
there
is
someone
on
the
line
from
the
treasurer's
office-
so
if
that
were
to
happen,
I
think
they
could
answer
this,
probably
better
than
I
even
I
would
assume
it
would
go
into
unclaimed
property,
but
that's
just
an
assumption
on
my
part,
but
it
would
not
revert
back
to
the
state.
A
Follow-Up,
please
yes,
assemblymember
duran
and
assemblymember
duran.
I
do
believe
we
have
someone
from
the
treasures
I
know
they
had
signed
in,
but
I
don't
see
them
on.
I
wasn't.
I
thought
we
had
someone
to
help
answer
your
question
assemblymember,
but
they
might
be
on
the
telephone
line
and
if
they
are,
maybe
they
can
help
answer
your
question.
Assemblymember
duran,
in
the
testimony
portion,
okay,.
B
And
that's
what
I
was
going
to
say:
would
it
revert
back
to
the
unclaimed
funds
that
the
treasurer's
conan
zac
conan
puts
out
at
the
once
a
year
every
couple
years
that
unclaimed
property?
I
was
just
thinking
about
that
because
a
lot
of
our
people
are
transit
and
they
leave
town
in
a
hurry
and
they
just
space
it
out.
That's
my
only
concern.
I
Thank
you,
chair
michian,
at
the
beginning
of
your
presentation,
you
talked
about
how
difficult
it
is
for
independent
contractors
to
put
money
aside,
and
so
this
program
is
a
voluntary
program,
so
I'm
just
wondering
what
would
be
the
incentive
for
them
to
use
this
program
versus
their
own
private
accounts
and
secondly,
I
believe
you
mentioned.
There
was
one
other
state
that
had
implemented
this
program
and
how
long
has
that
program
been
in
existence
and
what
is
the
success?
Are
people
using
it.
O
Thank
you,
assemblywoman
kasama,
britney
sheehan
for
the
record,
the
incentive.
This
is
why
I'm
calling
it
a
access
point.
The
incentive
is
to
help
them
put
something
aside,
because
it's
not
an
independent
contractor
problem,
but
it's
an
american
problem
that
we
struggle
to
have
what
we
need
in
times
of
need
and
in
terms
of
savings
for
emergencies
and
because
independent
contractors
are
operating
on
their
own.
This
is
a
way
to
help
encourage
those
habits
so
either.
O
If
you
cannot
access
a
bank
account
or
if
you're,
a
person
who
struggles
with
maintaining
a
bank
account
such
as
you
get
a
high
summer
utility
bill,
and
then
it
wipes
out
all
of
your
savings.
This
is
a
separate
place.
To
put
it
just
like
someone
with
traditional
employment
would
have
a
separate
benefit
that
isn't
affected
by
their
utility
bill
or
other
things.
O
So
I
do
realize
that
if
there
is
a
more
beneficial
financial
product
or
policy
on
the
market,
that
those
people
would
go
and
then
access
that,
but
this
is
a
stepping
place
for
them
to
start
saving
and
thinking
about
what
they
need
to
prepare
for
these
types
of
times,
and
I
believe
you
had
a
second
question
about
other
states.
Yeah.
O
The
other
states
there's
several
different
models
in
in
other
states
and
I
believe
it
was
assemblyman
wheeler
who
actually
mentioned
the
other
states.
I
am
familiar
with
an
opt-in
program
for
disability,
and
that
includes
paid
family
leave
in
california,
but
I
will
tell
you
that
their
their
budget
and
some
of
the
things
they
do
don't
quite
look
like
nevada's.
So
not
every
state
model
you
know
is
reciprocal
for
how
our
state
functions
and
I'll
turn
it
over
to
assemblyman
wheeler.
To
answer
that.
I
Before
you
do
that,
could
I
just
so
you're
thinking
that
by
the
state
mailing
them
a
bill
or
an
invoice
that
will
be
more
incentive
for
them
to
contribute
to
the
fun?
Is
that
kind
of
where
you're
coming
from
it's
a
reminder
to
them
to
contribute
money?
If
the
state
sends
them
a
bill.
A
And
then
I'm
going
to
jump
in
assemblymember
kasama
because
I
believe
the
two
states
for
the
first
part
of
your
question,
so
assemblywoman
wheeler,
if
you
could,
I
believe
the
two
states
you
mentioned
were
california
and
new
york
who
had
set
these
up
and
I
had
the
same
question.
Can
you
speak
to
what
their
success
rate
is?
How
many
independent
contractors
they
have
enrolled.
K
Thank
you,
madam
chair
someone,
either
for
the
record.
I
know
that
new
york
has
set
up,
but
it
is
a
it
is
taxpayer
funded
in
new
york
and
you
can
start
a
new
business.
For
instance,
if
you
go
on
employment
in
new
york,
you
can
start
a
new
business
and
continue
on
with
your
unemployment,
but
also
from
what
I
understand
private
contractors
and
it's
a
fairly
new
program.
When
I
mentioned
california,
I
believe
I
said
that
they
were
starting
it.
K
So
it
looks
like
I
think
it's
going
through
the
legislative
process
over
there,
so
I
don't,
I
don't
think,
there's
any
numbers
available
on
it.
Yet
so
really
nevada
would
be
kind
of
the
cutting
edge
of
this.
B
Thank
you,
madam
chair,
thank
you
assemblyman
wheeler
and
ms
sheehan
for
bringing
this
idea.
So
I
think
we've
established
like
an
independent
contractor.
I
Of
all
about
the
contributions
and
then
about
the
payouts,
so
a
person
will
be
required
to
pay
every
month
to
this
account
so,
except.
I
I
K
Some
of
them
leave
it
for
the
record
michigan.
Do
you
want
to
take
that,
or
would
you
like
me
to.
K
Yeah
I'll
take
it
there,
that's
some
of
them
and
jim
lee
for
the
record.
Thanks
for
the
question
assemblywoman,
the
idea
here
is
not
to
penalize
someone
for
not
paying
in.
If
they
don't
pay
them
say
they
pay
in
for
six
months
in
a
row,
and
then
they
miss
for
two
months
they
talking
again.
This
is
their
account.
K
K
You
know,
may
not
make
enough
money
to
put
it
in
for
a
month,
so
it's
not
not
a
bill
and
and
whatever
they're
going
to
receive
every
month.
I
think
it
needs
to
be
set
up
by
regulation,
not
in
the
bill,
but
by
regulation,
so
that
it's
a
little
bit
easier
changeable
and
that
that
process
needs
to
be
set
up
by
the
department
that
the
author,
or
that
actually
controls
this,
so,
whether
that
be
the
treasurer's
office
or
dieter.
That
would
be
a
process
if
they
set
up.
B
Okay,
thank
you
and
one
follow-up
chair
is
that
okay
follow-up
assembly
member
hardy,
thank
you,
assemblywoman,
melissa,
hardy,
so
and
so
now.
Turning
to
the
payout
side,
so
is
it
going
to
be
like
they
get
a
a
weekly
amount
kind.
I
K
Yeah,
something
will
either
for
the
record,
that's
again
something
that
should
be
set
up.
We
believe
in
regulation
by
the
controlling
authority,
in
conjunction
with
the
contractor,
because
once
again
this
is
not
state
money.
This
is
their
money,
so
I
think
that
they
should
be
able
to
fill
out
a
form
saying
how
much
of
that
they
want
over
what
period
of
time
so,
but
I
would
assume
it
would
be
a
monthly
check,
not
a
weekly
check.
A
I
have
a
couple
of
questions
before
I
go
to
other
members:
did
you
guys
discuss,
or
did
you
think
about
whether
this
was
going
to
be
pre-tax,
money
or
post-tax
money?
I
just
I'm
still
having
trouble
wrapping
my
head
around
why
someone
would
want
to
invest
their
money
into
this
program
and
let
the
state
own
interest
for
this
program.
A
When
independent
contractors
already
have
other
routes
they
can
take
like
they
can
set
up
individual
401ks
or
you
know
they
can
also
set
up
their
own
type
of
iras,
which
would
then
actually
earn
themselves
interest
and
then
also
have
tax
advantages,
and
those
also
have
the
ability
for
people
to
make
early
withdrawals
and
extreme
hardship
emergencies
as
well,
which
would
include
being
laid
off.
So
what's
the
advantage
going
this
way
for
an
independent
contractor
instead
of
going
like
a
ira
or
individual
401k
that
would
again
earn
interest
for
themselves.
O
Yes,
thank
you
for
the
question
chairwoman
again.
This
is
an
access
point
and
I
did
say
in
the
presentation.
Of
course,
this
is
not
the
best
financial
product
on
the
market,
but
it
might
be
the
most
accessible
for
some
people.
So
I
do
agree
that
if
people
have
policies
or
financial
products
available
to
them
that
better
suit
them,
then
it
is
in
everyone
in
society's
interest
that
they
go
and
obtain
those
things.
O
But
this
is
a
route
to
help
them
see
those
needs
and
to
save,
to
afford
a
premium
or
to
afford
to
get
one
of
these
products.
So,
of
course
you
know
if
you're,
if
you're
a
doctor,
this
isn't
where
you're
going
to
put
your
money,
but
if
you
are
a
single
mom
who
has
trouble
putting
something
aside
and
just
wants
a
starting
place
for
emergency
situations
and
just
learned
over
that
last
year
that
you're
under
prepared
for
these
things.
O
A
Thank
you
michihan,
and
I
would
just
remind
you
to
identify
yourself
for
the
record.
It's
our
committee,
secretaries
it'll,
help
them
with
their
minutes
and
again
it's
just
I
get.
I
think
I
mean
as
a
follow
to
my
question.
I
think
you're
going
to
have
the
same
difficulties,
getting
people
to
invest
into
a
state-run.
A
A
K
Thank
you
the
way,
I
understand
that
envisioned,
I'm
sorry
assemblyman
wheeler
for
the
record
way.
I
understand
this,
madam
chair,
for
the
foreseeable
future.
At
least
this
would
be
post-tax
dollars,
because
that's
what
you're
paying
in
so,
what
comes
out
would
also
be
post-tax
dollars
would
not
be
taxable
but
much
like
taking
it
out
of
a
savings
account.
I
guess
so.
I
understand
what
you're
saying
the
as
far
as
notification
for
this.
K
I
think
that
that
is
something
that
we
would
have
to
actually
put
in
regulation
in
the
next
interim
to
see
what
works,
what
doesn't
work?
Let
people
know
what's
available
to
them.
O
It
it
should
not
be-
and
this
is
this
is
generally
not
how
we
would
expect
a
benefit
for
someone
who
needs
it
during
a
time
of
unemployment.
O
They
don't
garnish
your
unemployment
or
we
just
heard
a
you
know
bill
about
sick
days,
so
these
things
that
traditional
employees
get
shouldn't
be
taken
from
them
if
they
need
them
in
a
time
of
emergency.
So
if
there
is
a
lien
or
something
at
the
time
that
you
file
your
income
tax
a
lot
of
times,
the
states
will
put
that
on
your
income
tax
return.
N
A
K
Some
of
them
either
for
the
record.
I
would
actually
like
to
ask
legal
that,
because
in
a
different
committee
that
I'm
on,
we
just
heard
a
bill
that
would
make
gambling
winnings
eligible
for
child
support.
B
B
O
Brittany
stand
for
the
record.
Thank
you.
I
was
trying
to
demonstrate
to
the
committee
why
a
bank
account
might
not
be
accessible
to
everybody,
even
though
that
is
the
logical
first
thought.
Oh,
you
put
savings
in
the
bank
account
right,
so
an
id
is
required
for
a
bank
account
for
this
program,
we're
looking
at
a
a
proof
that
you
made
most
of
your
the
majority
of
your
income
from
independent
contracting.
So
most
of
the
time
that
would
be
federal
taxes
filed
with
10.99,
but
that's
not
the
only
burden
of
proof.
O
So
the
applicants
in
this
program
have
the
opportunity
to
use
another
satisfactory
way
to
show
this.
So
if
perhaps
someone
can't
get
an
id,
and
maybe
that
reason
is
because
the
dmv
is
literally
closed,
then
they
can
still
participate
in
this
program
and
that's
why
I
brought
it
up.
Thank
you
for
your
question.
B
Okay,
that's
that's
not
quite
where
I
was
going,
but
thank
you
very
much
manager.
A
A
I
I
I
I
Yes,
chair:
are
you
able
to
hear
me?
Oh,
there
are
no
callers
in
support
at
this
time.
A
O
N
Chair
this
is
michael
from
broadcast
cindy
on
the
pc
call
said
there
are
no
callers
in
support
at
this
time.
A
A
A
I
I
will
go
ahead
and
do
that
to
testify
in
support
on
ab312,
please
press
star
nine
now
to
take
your
place
in
the
queue
again.
If
you
would
like
to
testify
and
support
on
ab312,
please
press
star
9
now
to
take
your
place
in
the
queue.
I
J
Good
afternoon
chairwoman
and
members
of
the
committee,
my
name
is
melissa,
blundo
m-e-l-I-s-s-a-b-l-u-n-d-o
and
I
am
speaking
in
favor
of
this
bill.
I
think,
due
to
what
we
saw
go
on
with
the
multiple
independent
contractors
in
our
state
who
waited
from
march
till
november
or
are
still
waiting
to
receive
pua.
J
I
think
it's
a
great
way
for
us
to
help
a
lot
of
people
in
our
state
who
are
independent
contractors
and
will
always
be
that
way
to
be
able
to
access
money
to
help
them
in
times
of
need.
I
I
encourage
you
guys
to
really
look
at
this
from
the
the
lenses
of
an
independent
contractor
and
not
so
much
somebody
who's
always
been
employed
through
another
company
or
through
government,
and
try
and
see
things
that
way.
J
I
I
N
Thank
you,
chair
of
women.
Through
you,
I'd
love
to
specify
here
in
support
of
ab312.
N
Such
flexibility
has
been
increasingly
important
for
families
in
the
21st
century
in
general,
but
has
become
even
more
critical
during
the
covet
19
pandemic
that
has
led
to
employment,
health
and
schooling
disruptions,
in
addition
to
other
new
challenges,
as
afp
seeks
to
expand
opportunities
for
flexible
work.
We
applaud
the
intent
of
this
legislation
to
create
a
new
voluntary
benefit
system
for
contractors
to
draw
from
when
they
have
disruptions
of
income.
N
Independent
contractors
who
largely
are
outside
of
traditional
unemployment,
compensations
aside
from
temporary
federal
measures
such
as
during
the
pandemics
which
we
all
saw,
would
definitely
benefit
from
increased
access
to
voluntary
opportunities.
In
fact,
the
voluntary
nature
of
such
program
is
key
to
preserving
independent
work
as
contractors
have
many
unique
preferences
and
circumstances
to
consider
some
prefer
higher
direct
pay
over
more
benefits
or
perhaps
already
have
the
benefits
that
they
seek
through
spouses
or
private
options.
A
I
I
A
I
I
H
N
Committee
good
afternoon,
madam
chair
committee,
members,
thank
you
very
much
for
letting
us
talk
for
the
record.
My
name
is
christopher
sewell,
I'm
a
ceo
and
legislative
liaison
for
dieter.
N
As
someone
wheeler
has
spoken
to
earlier,
we
are
working
with
him
and
the
treasurer's
office
on
the
best
way
to
move
forward
in
reducing
that
fiscal
note
that
we
had
to
place
on
this
bill
and
for
the
reason
for
that
fiscal
note
just
so,
it
is
out
there
and
on
the
record,
is
the
program,
unemployment,
insurance
program
and
the
pua
program,
our
federally
funded
programs
and
federally
mandated
programs.
N
This
program
would
be
a
state
program
and
therefore
we
cannot
use
our
resources
that
normally
would
do
ui
and
pua
to
put
together
this
program
and
maintain
this
program,
and
that's
one
of
the
reasons
why
it's
such
a
large
fiscal
note.
N
So
we
are
working
with
simon
wheeler
and
getting
through
and
getting
the
best
program
for
these
individuals
and
these
nevadans
so
that
we
can
move
forward
and
help
them
in
the
next
issue,
and
hopefully
it's
never
another
pandemic.
But
we
are
available
for
questions.
I
do
have
our
senior
attorney
here.
Troy,
jordan
and
we
are
available
for
questions.
A
Okay,
I
believe
I
had
the
treasurer
signed
into
neutral
treasure.
Codine,
are
you?
Are
you
on
the
zoom?
I
don't
see
you.
I
Correct,
I
could
do
another
call
if
you'd
like
me
to
just
to
do
a
double
sweep.
I
Okay,
we'll
do
to
testify
in
neutral
on
ab312,
please
press
star
nine
now
to
take
your
place
in
the
queue.
I
N
Hi
chair
sorry
about
the
technical
difficulties
here.
This
is
a
treasure
zach
conan,
that's
z-a-c-h-c-o-n-I-n-e!
I
just
wanted
to
call
in
testify
neutral
assembly
when
wheeler
brought
this
to
our
attention
yesterday,
and
we
do
do
some
of
these
accounts
in
things
like
able
and
the
rest.
So
we
wanted
to
take
a
look
and
see
if
there
was
a
way
to
do
so.
More
cheaply
also
heard
some
interesting
things
in
the
hearing
and
would
want
to
make
sure
just
from
a
regulatory
perspective.
N
We
are
going
to
be
able
to
service
accounts
like
this,
but
we
are
going
to
sharpen
our
pencils
and
now
that
we've
learned
a
little
bit
more
see
if
there
could
be
a
solution
here,
but
we'll
work
with
theater
and
the
assemblyman
and
anyone
else
to
try
and
figure
it
out.
Thank
you.
A
K
Thank
you,
madam
chair
assemblyman,
jim
luther
for
the
record.
I
just
wanted
to
thank
mr
school
and
treasurer
conan
for
getting
on
and
letting
us
know
that
they're
willing
to
work
with
us-
and
I
just
want
to
say
that
independent
contracting
you
know
serves
as
a
mean
for
workers
to
move
in
and
out
of
the
workforce
and
it's
a
lot
of
the
people
who
start
their
own
businesses
and
grow
into
massive
businesses.
So,
let's
do
whatever
we
can
to
help
them.
K
A
Thank
you,
assemblymember
wheeler,
and
thank
you
mitch,
chan
for
being
here
and
presenting
assembly
bill
312.
I
will
now
close
the
hearing
on
assembly
bill
312.
members.
This
brings
us
to
our
last
bill
hearing
for
the
afternoon
version
of
commerce
and
labor.
I
will
now
open
the
hearing
on
assembly
bill
246..
A
We
have
our
very
own
assembly
member
edgar
flores
here
to
present
the
bill
members.
I
do
want
to
know
that
there
was
a.
I
want
to
know
that
there
was
a
conceptual
amendment
that
was
recently
uploaded
to
nellis.
I
have
had
our
committee
manager
share
it
with
everyone
so
that
we
can
easily
access
it.
While
we
follow
follow
along
during
the
bill
presentation
assembly
member
flores,
the
floor
is
yours:.
F
Thank
you.
Excuse
me.
Thank
you,
madam
chair.
Madam
vice
chair
and
esteemed
colleagues
of
the
commercial
labor
committee,
I
am
assemblyman
edgar
flores
for
the
record
proudly
representing
assembly
district
28,
and
I
am
here
to
present
assembly
bill
246..
F
If
I
may
offer
a
quick
road
map,
that's
how
I
intend
for
the
conversation
to
move
forward
for
the
sake
of
clarity.
As
I
know,
there
was
a
last
minute
amendment
that
came
in
I
will.
I
will
be
referring
every
time.
I
refer
to
a
section,
a
page
number
and
or
a
line
number.
I
will
be
referring
to
the
original
text
of
the
bill
as
presented.
F
I
first
wanted
to
offer
a
quick
synopsis
of
where
this
bill
originated
and
then
I'd
like
to
then
preemptively
explain
how
I
think
this
bill
addressed
to
those
concerns.
I
will
then
walk
you
through
the
bill
and
the
conceptual
amendment
and
then,
lastly
open
it
up
for
questions
so
assembly
bill
246.
For
me
is
a
a
notice
bill
for
employees.
F
We
all
know
that
we
are
still
in
the
middle
of
a
pandemic,
and
while
we
are
hopeful
that
things
are
improving
now
that
we
have
a
vaccination
available
and
that
we
are
slightly
moving
towards
the
direction
of
reopening,
there
is
no
question
that
we're
still
in
the
middle
of
a
pandemic
and
consistently
throughout
the
pandemic.
We've
had
everybody's
thanking
our
essential
workers.
F
I
myself,
owning
a
small
business,
have
had
the
the
obligation
to
look
at
12
to
14
employees
in
the
eye
and
try
to
figure
out
whether
or
not
we
could
keep
our
doors
open
and
or
if
we
needed
to
mitigate
the
situation
by
implementing
some
part-time
program
or
whatever
we
needed
to
do
so.
By
no
means
am
I
unsympathetic
to
how
employers
have
stepped
up.
F
I
know
employers
have
done
numerous
things
throughout
the
pandemic
and
I
think
nevadans
should
be
very
proud
of
the
type
of
employer
we
have
here.
We've
seen
folk
delivering
food,
we
saw
folk
donating
things
we
saw
folk
who
didn't
have
their
employees
coming
in
employers
were
still
paying
them.
We
saw
so
many
different
things
where
our
employers
were
stepping
up,
and
so,
when
I
started
thinking
about
this
particular
bill,
the
question
to
me
was:
what
more
could
we
do
to
help
our
employees?
F
That
is
not
overly
burdensome
on
employers,
and
so
I
reached
out
to
friends,
colleagues,
other
law
offices,
folk
that
own
car
dealerships,
friends
of
mine,
that
own
dental
offices
I
reached
out
to
everybody.
I
knew
that
was
a
small
business
owner
and
I
asked
him
what
happens
when
you
find
out
that
somebody
in
your
office
may
have
potentially
been
exposed
to
to
covert
19.
F
and
through
dialogue.
I
realized
that
most
of
us,
if
not
all
of
us,
because
I
haven't
heard
of
somebody
that
I
know
personally-
who
isn't
doing
this-
is
that
we
immediately
go
into
reactive
mode
and
where
you
know
that
somebody
may
have
potentially
been
exposed.
You
notify
the
employee
as
soon
as
possible
and
it's
very
much
a
reaction
to
to
a
situation
where
we,
unfortunately
can't
always
prevent.
F
So
that's
what
this
bill
is
about.
This
bill's
about
what
happens
when
an
employee
notifies
an
employer
that
she
or
he
has
potentially
been
exposed
or
has
kobit
19
and
that
they've
been
around
other
employees.
What
what
then
does
the
employer
do?
That's
the
first
thing
this
bill
does.
The
second
thing
is
putting
in
place
a
mitigation
plan,
a
mitigation
program
specifically
to
ensure
that,
once
we
know
somebody
has
unfortunately
tested
positive
for
covert
19
they've
notified
the
employer.
You've
gone,
the
employer
has
notified
employees.
What
are
we
doing
now
after
that
now?
F
I
want
to
make
it
abundantly
clear.
This
bill
does
not
violate
hipaa,
because
this
bill
does
not
require
an
employer
at
any
time
to
tell
an
employee
who
may
have
tested
positive.
F
F
There
may
be
a
work
site
where
everybody
speaks
a
specific
language
and
everything
is
communicated
in
a
specific
language,
but
when
it
came
to
the
notice
of
them
potentially
having
been
exposed
to
coba
19,
it
was
said
in
english
or
a
language
that
they
didn't
necessarily
understand
and,
and
then
lastly,
I
I
want
to
say
that
in
walking
you,
through
the
bill,
there's
going
to
be
particular
industries
that
are
going
to
be
completely
exempt
or
are
excluded
purposefully
in
this
bill
and
I'll
explain
in
detail
as
to
that.
F
I
am
now
looking
at
sections
two
three
and
four.
So
the
first
thing
I
want
to
say
here
in
the
in
the
conceptual
amendment
that
I
provided
to
you.
F
Federal
law
goes
above
and
beyond
this
bill,
it's
much
more
stringent,
so
there
are
already
many
requirements
that
medical
facilities
have
to
abide
by,
and
I
don't
want
to
muddy
the
water
with
this
bill
and
imposing
anything
that
is
less
than
what
the
federal
law
already
requires.
So
medical
facilities
were
talking
about
hospitals,
etc.
They're
exempt
the
second
part
of
the
exempt,
or
the
caveat
that
we're
carving
out
are
specifically
everything
captured
under
public
accommodation
facility,
as
defined
by
nevada,
revised
statute
447.320..
F
If
you
see
section
eight
of
this
of
the
bill
and
that's
in
page
three
line,
thirty
seven,
it
says
section
eight,
this
provision,
the
provisions
of
section
two
to
twelve
inclusive
of
this
act
do
not
apply
to
a
public
accommodation
facility.
F
Now,
section
section
three
tries
to
define
covert
19
means
and
we've
seen
similar
discussions
as
to
covert
19
and
reference
and
other
statutes,
particularly
you
may
have.
You
may
recall,
senate
bill
4
of
the
32nd
special
that
we
had
where
we
had
a
very
similar
definition.
F
There
section
four
just
to
not
muddy
the
water
says
an
independent
contractor
in
references
to
where
it's
already
defined
in
statute
under
nrs
617.120.,
section
5
talks
about
what
a
potential
exposure
to
kobe
19
means
and
it
talks
about
when
a
person
interacts
with
an
employer,
employee,
principal
contractor,
subcontractor,
independent
contractor
and
that
person
has
been
diagnosed
with
clover
19
or
is
diagnosed
with
covet
19,
but
not
more
than
10
days.
Right
now,
as
the
the
bill
reads
on
line
22,
it
says
14
days.
F
I
am
amending
that
to
read
10
days
and
the
reason
we're
making
that
amendment
is
that
we've
seen
new
federal
guidelines
that
talk
about
10
days,
so
we
just
want
to
mirror
what
we're
getting
from
our
federal
counterpart
of
workers
so
to
ensure
that
we
have
transparency
and
that
we're
not
and
then
we're
making
mimicking
one
each
other
and
then
beyond
that
it
goes
into
section
c,
which
is
experiencing
symptoms
of
code
19
and
has
not
yet
received
a
positive
or
negative
diagnosis
or
died
due
to
covet
19..
F
So
that
specifically
talks
about
when
somebody
may
have
potentially
been
exposed
to
coca-19
what
that
means.
I
want
to
go
into
section
nine
and
section
nine
works
in
tangent,
with
specifically
section
five
and
section
nine.
I
am
amending
it
to
include
the
language
within
six
feet
of
such
a
potential
exposure
to
covert
19..
F
So
if
you
read
section
9
as
it
should,
it
would
read
as
follows:
if
an
employer
is
informed
of
a
potential
exposure
to
covert
19,
the
employer
shall
notify
in
writing
each
employee,
who
was
within
six
feet
of
such
a
potential
exposure
to
covert
19
on
the
premises
or
work
side
of
an
employer.
Now
I
want
to
also
make
a
correction
here.
We
are
using
in
the
original
bill
section
nine.
I
use
the
word
premises
or
worksite,
but
that's
not
defined
so
to
bring
clarity
and
to
bring
an
actual
definition.
F
I
am
amending
that
particular
language
and
instead
of
using
premises
or
worksite,
I'm
using
place
or
employment
as
defined
by
nrs618.155.
and
again.
This
is
just
a
swap
when,
when
we
use
the
the
phrasing
premises
and
worksite,
we
we
invent
the
same
thing
as
place
of
employment,
but
because
place
of
employment
is
already
defined,
we're
simply
substituting
that
phrasing
and
of
the
employer
and
each
principal
contractor
subcontractor
independent
contractor.
F
What
we're
doing
here
is
we
want
to
make
sure
that
any
time
somebody
has
been
exposed
to
covet
19
right
the
potential
exposure
of
a
cova
19.
We
want
to
make
sure
that
we're
only
triggering
the
notification
requirement
if
you
were
within
six
feet
and
the
logic
behind
that
is
maybe
I
own
five
different
buildings
and
I
have
over
100
employees
in
each
one.
F
F
We
just
want
to
make
sure
that
we're
narrowly
tailoring
the
language
of
having
to
notify
those
that
were
within
immediate
six
feet
of
the
potential
exposure
and
again
you
only
know
that
if
you've
been
put
on
notice
as
an
employer,
if
the
employer's
never
been
told
nobody
never
received
any
type
of
notification,
then
the
employer
is
not
on
the
hook
to
do
anything.
Just
wanted
to
make
that
abundantly
clear
and
then
again,
if
we
go
to
page
four
under
subsection,
9
sub
2,
it
goes
into
the
notice
requirement.
F
and
then
sub
b
and
c
talk
about
the
rep,
the
representative
of
the
employee,
if
applicable,
they
need
to
be
notified
in
both
english
and
or
excuse
me
and
a
language
that
the
majority
of
the
employees
speak
again.
We
have
work
sites
where
the
daily
communication
may
be
in
a
whole
host
of
languages
except
english,
and
we've
heard
this
from
our
tagalog
speaking
community.
F
We've
heard
this
with
our
spanish
speaking
community,
but
there's
a
whole
host
of
communities
out
there,
where
they
walk
in
and
from
the
moment
they
clock
in
to
the
moment
they
clock
out.
They
don't
utter
a
single
word
in
english,
because
everybody
there
may
be
from
a
particular
community
where
they
all
speak
a
certain
language.
F
So
we
want
to
make
sure
that
we're
informing
them
in
their
language
and
then
we
want
to
make
sure
that
the
communication
that
the
way
that
the
employer
is
notifying
those
who
were
potentially
exposed
those
that
were
within
six
feet,
that
they
do
it
in
a
way
that
they're
accustomed
to
communicating.
So
if
text
messaging
is
how
you
normally
notify
somebody
of
anything
going
on
in
the
workplace
or
email
or
a
phone
call
or
sending
out
a
letter
whatever
it
may
be,
we
want
to
make
sure
that
you're
capable
of
doing
it.
F
That
way,
we
don't
want
to
tie
your
hands
to
doing
it
in
a
specific
manner
that
is
not
accustomed
to
that
particular
place
of
employment,
and
I
want
to
draw
attention
to
this
particular
language.
One
of
the
questions
that
I
got
is
well:
how
do
I
make
sure
they
got
it?
I
don't
want
to
be
on
the
hook
as
an
employer
if
my
employee
did
not
receive
it.
F
No
note
that
this
particular
section
triggers
language
specifically
in
in
sending
you
meet
your
burden
or
what
we
are
asking
that
employers
do
the
moment
they
send
it
out
whether
or
not
it
was
that
email
was
received.
That
text
message
was
opened.
That
letter
was
opened
whatever
it
may
have
been,
that
that
takes
the
owner
is
already
off
the
employer.
F
The
employer
is
just
required
to
send
and
we
want
them
to
do
that
within
24
hours
or
one
business
day
and
whatever
your
business
day
defines
to
make
it
easier
for
the
employer
as
a
24
hours
may
not
mean
the
same
thing
to
everybody,
and
then,
if
we
continue
on
page
four,
it
says
in
sub
three.
F
This
is
another
requirement
that
we
want
to
add
in
addition
to
the
the
notice
required
to
subsection
one
where
you
have
to
notify
him
via
text
email
whatever
may
be.
We
also
want
the
employer
to
notify
the
employee,
who
has
potentially
been
exposed
of
any
benefits
relating
to
covert
19,
to
which
the
employee
may
be
entitled
to
under
applicable
federal
state
law
or
local
ordinances,
including
without
limitation
workers,
compensation
leave
available
for
illness
for
cover,
19,
sick
leave,
etc.
F
What
we're
doing
here
is
we
want
to
make
sure
that
once
you've
put
the
employee
on
notice,
you
may
have
potentially
been
exposed.
You
may
have
been
within
six
feet.
You
put
them
on
notice.
We
also
want
to
make
sure
that
they
understand
what
what
potential
protections
benefits
are
out
there
for
that
employee.
Often
you'll
hear
about
folks
who
are
scared
to
speak
out,
because
they
don't
necessarily
recognize
or
understand
that
there
may
be
some
protections
where
it's
okay
for
them
to
take
a
day
off
or
whatever
they
have
to
do.
So.
F
That's
why
we
have
that
language
in
there
and
then
subsection
b,
which
is
again
in
page
4
line.
27
says
the
planning
standard
standards
used
for
disinfecting
and
cleaning
that
the
employer
maintains
are
plans
to
implement
and
maintain
such
plan
and
standards
shall
comply
with
the
guidelines
set
forth
by
the
center
for
disease
control
and
prevention
and
by
coca
19
prevention
program
established
pursuant
to
section
11
of
this
act.
F
So
what
we're
doing
here
is
not
only
are
we
going
to
let
let
the
employee
who
is
potentially
exposed
know
what
what
they,
what
protections
they
have
and
what
rights
they
have
under
federal
and
state
law,
but
then
we
also
want
to
ensure
them
that
there's
going
to
be
some
mitigation
cleanup
procedures
in
place
right.
F
So
if
I
could
use
my
own
law
office
as
an
example,
when
we
had
a
potential
exposure,
we
immediately
went
and
sanitized
that
whole
area
to
the
best
of
our
ability
we
disinfected
it
following
cdc
recommendations
and
my
understanding
and
from
every
conversation
I've
ever
had
with
anybody.
I
know
that
owns
a
small
business.
This
is
what
they
do
too.
This
is
exactly
what
they
do
again.
Most
of
us.
In
my
opinion,
most
small
businesses
and
big
businesses
are
already
doing
this
period.
F
In
fact,
most
of
us
are
already
disinfecting
daily
anyways,
but
again
we
just
want
to
ensure
that
we're
doing
that
and
that
the
employer
knows
that
and
it's
important
that
the
employer
knows
that.
Excuse
me
that
the
employee
knows
that
and
it's
important
that
the
employee
understands
this,
because
once
you're
telling
the
employee,
this
is
what
I'm
going
to
do
to
ensure
that
in
case
you,
you
weren't,
even
though
you
might
have
been
exposed,
but
you
go
in
and
do
a
test
and
you
find
out
that
you're
fine.
F
You
still
want
to
know
that
you're
coming
back
to
a
work
place
where
some
mitigating
factors
have
been
have
triggered
and
that
folk
are
are
taking
some
preventative
measures
again
we're
doing
this
already,
but
we
there's
just
an
anecdotally
some
employees
who
have
given
us
numerous
examples,
and
you
hear
from
them
when
we
get
to
that
portion
of
the
support
for
this
bill.
Explain
why
that's
so
important
section
10
of
the
bill.
That's
page
4
lines,
34
through
44
of
page
four
are
going
to
completely
be
eliminated.
F
They're
com,
we're
going
to
completely
take
them
out
and
the
reason
section
10
is
being
completely
removed,
is
that
it
is
duplicative.
It
is
unnecessary.
Section
10,
excuse
me,
nevada
by
statute.
F
618.445
already
has
these
retaliatory
protections
in
place,
and
so
there
is
no
need
to
restate
them
here
and
and
and
because
it's
already
covered
by
the
nrs,
I
am
removing
it
for
redundancy
purposes,
so
section
10
is
completely
being
removed,
as
that
is
already
in
statute.
Now,
now
I'm
going
to
page
5,
section,
11.
F
and
page
five
section,
eleven,
there's
there's
one
big
thing:
there's
two
things
that
I'm
doing
there.
I
am
removing
or
changing
the
phrasing
of
covet
19
prevention
program
to
covert
19
mitigation
program
and
and
the
reason
I
I'm
changing.
That
is
because
we
want
to
make
sure
that
we're
not
misleading
the
public
and
specifically
our
employees.
F
The
word
prevention
entails
something
that
should
have
done
previous
or
prior
to
and
really
what
we're
doing
is
mitigating
the
situation.
Right.
An
individual
indicates
to
the
employer
that
they
may
have
been
exposed
to
covert
19.
Then
the
employer
takes
mitigate
mitigation,
mitigative
actions
right
and
in
response
to
that.
So
that's
why
we're
changing
that?
You
also
see
a
technical
change
and
section
11.
F
There
is
a
reference
to
the
board
throughout
that
that
was
an
error
as
the
the
board
that
it's
referencing
pursuant
to
an
nrs
618.5851b
does
not
have
the
authority
to
do
that,
so
we
are
just
removing
that
all
together.
So
I
wanted
to
explain
those
technical
differences
and
then
go
into
what
the
bill,
what
that
section
actually
does
so
an
employer
shall
establish,
implement
m8
and
maintain
a
written
covet,
19
prevention
program
number
one.
F
You
know
that
that
may
be
too
onerous
now
and-
and
I
had
the
opportunity
to
speak
with
our
department
of
business
and
industry,
division
of
industrial
relations
and
and
specifically
as
to
our
osha
requirements
that
is
already
required
now,
and
so
we
wanted
to
make
it
abundantly
clear
that
this
is
not
necessarily
new.
However,
I
do
want
to
make.
I
do
want
to
have
this
language
in
there
clarified,
because
pursuant
to
nrs,
618.
F
That
deals
with
the
establishment
of
safety
program
that
is
already
a
requirement,
but
there
isn't
a
specific
mention
of
kobe
19
and
hence
I
think
that
this
overly
emphasizes
the
requirement
that
you
have
to
maintain
a
written
code,
19
prevention
program.
They
will
tell
you
now
that
per
osha
when
they
go
into
and
have
communication
with
an
employer.
Now
this
is
a
requirement
that
they
demand
of
them
now.
F
So
again,
this
is
already
a
practice,
but
what
I
want
this
to
do
is
serve
as
a
notification
and
more
of
an
educational
component
more
than
anything
to
our
employers
and
employees
that
this
is
a
requirement.
So
again,
this
is
not
new.
This
is
already
required,
so
we
want
them
to
to
have
and
implement
and
maintain
a
written
code,
19
prevention
program,
and
then
we
want
to
then
specify
that
such
key
prevention
program
must
comply
with
any
standards
concerning
concerning
kobit
19,
as
set
forth
by
the
the
osha.
Well.
F
Osha
excuse
me,
I'm
just
reducing
that
osha,
the
department
of
labor
and
the
division
and
board
as
applicable
an
employer
shall
provide
a
copy
of
covert
19
prevention
program
to
an
employee.
Upon
the
employment,
employment
of
the
employee
and
train
its
employees
on
cover
19
prevention
program,
so
again,
I've
talked
to
numerous
small
businesses,
my
office
included
and
we've
recently
in
the
last
eight
months.
Hired
two
new
individuals
and
the
very
first
thing
we
did
is
walk
them
through
our
safety
protocol
covert
nineteen
prevention
program.
You
know
every
time
somebody
sits
there.
F
This
is
we
gotta
wipe
it
down
and
anytime.
Somebody
goes
into
that
particular
office.
We
have
to
clean
it.
We
went
through
all
that
and
then
we
have
the
protocols
in
writing
and
we
keep
them
around
the
office
so
that
everybody
knows
what
their
obligations
are
and
for
me,
for
example,
in
our
office
there's
some
folk
that
work
in
a
cubicle.
Their
responsibilities
are
very
different
from
the
folk
that
work
in
the
front
desk.
F
So
we
try
to
specify
those
requirements
that
program
depending
on
who's
where,
but
the
fact
is,
you
have
to
have
some
type
of
program
in
place
because
we
are
all
doing
this
already
anyways
and
then
it
goes
into
an
employee
may
file
a
complaint
with
division,
a
visitor,
her
employer
if
they
do
not
comply
with
subsection.
F
Two
and
again,
this
is
something
that
employees
can
do
now
and
then
walking
quickly
through
four
and
five,
and
if
an
employee
makes
a
request
for
a
copy
of
the
covet
19
prevention
program,
the
employer
shall
provide
a
copy
within
within
one
business
day
of
the
request.
F
If
an
inspection,
if
an
inspection
of
the
employer
occurs
for
a
violation,
any
standard
concerning
kopi
19,
set
forth
by
the
occupational
safety
and
health
administration
of
the
united
states
department
of
labor,
the
division
or
the
board,
as
applicable
division,
shall
review
the
copa,
19
profession
program
and
implement
and
maintained
by
the
employer.
F
So
again,
this
is
already
required,
but
we
just
want
to
make
it
abundantly
clear
that
this
applies
to
covert
19,
and
we
want
to
make
it
abundantly
clear
that
an
employee
can
request
that
within
one
business
day
and
the
usage
of
one
business
day
also
goes
to
helping
the
business
if
they're
closed
saturday
and
sunday
realistically,
we
don't
want
to
make
force
that
employer
to
take
action
over
the
weekend
or
whatever
days
that
they're
not
working,
but
immediately
within
the
next
business
day
they
have
to
comply,
and
so
with
that,
I
I
think
we
can
open
up
for
questions.
F
But
I
will
say
one
last
thing,
madam
chair
and
vice
chair
is
all
the
good
actors
that
I
know
are
already
doing
this,
those
that
are
registered
with
our
chambers,
those
who
who
have
made
it
a
a
a
practice
during
covert
19
during
this
pandemic,
who
have
stepped
up
to
the
plate.
All
these
individuals
are
already
doing
that.
There's
a
select
few
that
aren't
and
that's
why
we
we
come
forth
with
this
plan
and
we
see
the
necessity
for
this
requirement.
F
We
have
said
thank
you
so
many
times
in
so
many
different
social
media
posts
and
in
so
many
speeches
who
are
essential
employees
to
all
the
folk
who
have
stepped
up
during
this
pandemic.
We
consistently
have
said.
Thank
you
to
them.
F
I
think
another
way
we
can
say
thank
you
to
them
to
those
who
have
stepped
up
to
the
plate,
while
many
folk
were
staying
home
and
those
that
continue
to
wake
up
every
morning
to
handle
business
for
us.
I
think
another
way
we
can
say
thank
you
to
them
is
by
saying
at
a
bare
minimum.
We
have
a
responsibility
to
say
you
may
have
potentially
been
exposed.
I
mean
at
a
bare
minimum
to
say
here's
what
we're
going
to
do
in
case.
There
is
a
an
exposure.
F
Here's
here
are
the
the
mitigating
actions
we're
going
to
take.
That
is
the
very
minimum
we
can
do
for
our
employees.
I
don't
know
how
this
can
be
overly
burdensome
and
how
we
can
argue
that
we're
not
doing
this
already
good
actors
are
already
doing
this.
Let's
just
protect
those
who
are
unfortunately
tied
to
a
situation.
They
can't
leave
and
are
working
every
day
and
night
and
don't
have
at
a
a
at,
at
the
very
least,
an
employer,
who's
stepping
up
to
the
plate
and,
saying
let
me
let
me
just
give
you
a
heads
up.
B
And
thank
you
very
much,
mr
flores,
so
with
that
committee
members
an
excellent
explanation
and
intention
behind
the
problem
that
the
bill
is
trying
to
solve.
I
do
have
one
question,
mr
flores,
and
and
we
all
multitask.
So
if
you
did
address
this
and
I
didn't
quite
catch
it,
I
apologize
so
I'm
looking.
Let's
see
it's
page
four
of
the
bill.
Let
me
find
the
right
section
under
section
nine,
three,
a
the
benefits
portion
where
the
employer
should
be
informing
the
employee
of
any
benefits
that
are
out
there.
B
F
Sure,
thank
you.
Madame
vice
chair
somebody
on
edgar
flores
for
the
record.
I
I
see
it's
playing
out
a
whole
host
of
different
ways,
so
in
my
particular
place
of
business
we
have
an
employee
handbook
and
it
is
an
in
an
electronic
format
and
we
consistently
update
it
just
to
comply
with
different
federal
law,
as
we
saw
during
the
pandemic.
F
Specifically,
we
had
instances
where
certain
and
certain
applications
and
protections
were
in
place
that
triggered
up
to
this
month,
and
I
know
some
some
ended
in
december
of
2020
see
a
few
extra
protections
have
gone
beyond
that,
but
that's
the
way
we
do
that.
I
don't
want
to
say
that
every
place
of
employment
would
do
it.
F
That
way,
I
think
other
folk
and-
and
you
know
I
we're
lawyers,
so
we
we,
we
chose
to
approach
it
through
that
lens,
but
other
folk
could
simply
direct
individuals
to
the
federal
or
state
guidelines
or
websites
or
print
that
out
for
them
I
mean
I,
I
don't
want
to
tie
anybody's
hand
specifically
to
to
say
that
there
is
a
one
size
fit
all
and
also,
understandably,
because
every
industry
is
unique.
There
are
some
protections
that
extended
to
some
folk
within
a
particular
industry
that
did
it
to
others.
F
So
again,
the
idea
here
is
just
to
to
not
play
the
lawyer
and
have
to
break
down
a
synopsis
of
every
single,
a
rule
in
the
nrs
or
or
federal
law
or
regulations
coming
down
or
emergency
measures,
but
rather
pointing
them
in
the
direction
and
providing
them
that
that
information.
F
I
think
the
easiest
way
would
be
through
directing
them
to
the
and
printing
out,
quite
frankly,
just
what
those
websites
are,
but
if
you're
sending
a
text
or
an
email
sending
the
links
to
to
the
federal
guidelines
and
state
guidelines,
something
like
that
again,
that's
not
going
to
be
the
best
way
for
everybody,
but
employers
are
doing
this
now,
whatever
procedures
they
have
in
place,
I
would
say
they
replicate
that.
B
Okay,
thank
you.
I
just
wanted
to
to
understand
in
in
your
place
of
business.
You
have
a
bunch
of
lawyers
in
mind.
We
do
not,
I
think,
maybe
I
need
to
start
thinking
about
hiring
a
lawyer
who
likes
to
do
food
and
free
work
also,
but
I
have
that
expertise
in
my
shop
because
things
are
getting
more
complicated
by
the
day.
So
with
that
community
members,
the
chair
is
back,
but
are
there
other
questions
from
other
committee
members
for
mr
flores
at
this
time.
A
Thank
you
so
much
vice
chair
for
taking
over.
For
me,
I
appreciate
that.
Okay,
I
believe
we
will
go
to
assembly
member
tolls.
Did
you
already
ask
your
question.
E
I
did
not
ask
my
question:
thank
you,
assemblyman
flores,
and
I
always
appreciate
your
presentations
and
especially
this
one.
I
was
having
to
do
a
lot
of
cross-referencing
and
so
thanks
for
taking
your
time
going
through
it
step
by
step,
because
there
was
a
lot
of
little
changes
there.
So
my
first
question
is:
is:
is
there
a
penalty
involved
with
not
complying
with
this?
The
only
thing
I
see
is
in
section
12
that
the
division
may
adopt
regulations,
the
carryout
and
then,
of
course,
there's.
E
You
know
certain
certain
enforcement
measures
under
osha.
Could
you
just
walk
me
through
that?
Please.
F
Yes,
thank
you
for
the
question.
Madam
chair
threw
you
to
assembly
women's
wholes
of
somebody,
michael
flores,
for
the
record.
F
Thank
you,
madam
chair.
So
the
quick
answer
is
we're
not
putting
those
in
place.
They
are
now
in
place
via,
as
you've
indicated,
osha
and
I
know
our
department
of
business
and
industry
division
of
district
industrial
relations.
F
They
have
protocols
in
place
now
when
you
know
if,
for
example,
somebody
has
coveted
19
and
you
were
to
fire
them
for
that
reason,
there's
triggers
now
for
that.
If
they
were
to
ask
you
if
an
employer
were
to
ask
an
employer
for
their
medic
their
prevention
program
and
they
don't
have
it
and
or
they
don't
wish
to
provide
it,
there's
already
rules
in
place
that
have
to
be
triggered
and
again
that's
not
something
that
we're
adding
that's
something.
That's
in
statute
already.
E
You,
and
so
I
I'm
trying
to
trying
to
picture
this,
so
you
know
we
own
a
business.
We
have
six
employees
full-time
and
four
part-time
who
come
in
and
out
on
various
days,
and-
and
I
appreciate
this,
we
did
actually
a
couple
of
our
employees
are
married
to
first
responders
were
exposed,
so
we
had
exposure
within
our
our
office
and
we
did
have
a
couple
who
got
infected,
and
so
we
had
to
run
our
protocols.
E
How
do
we
respond
to
all
this,
and
so
we
went,
went
through
this
exercise
and
now
some
already
vaccinated
others
are
in
the
process
and
will,
as
soon
as
it's
available
to
them,
and
so
I
guess
I'm
just
wondering
in
your
amendment.
F
Er,
thank
you
assemblywoman's
host
for
that
question,
assemblymedical
for
us
for
the
record,
so
I
think
there's
multiple
answers
to
that
question.
First,
I
I
am
sympathetic
and
and
wishful
and
hopeful
that
this
bill
was
not
even
necessary
with
the
with
those
you
know
that
have,
fortunately
have
had
the
opportunity
to
get
the
vaccine.
F
Unfortunately,
we've
seen
that
they
are
still
at
times
contracting
cover
19
afterwards,
and
so
because
we
we
know
that
the
vaccine
is
not
100
successful,
because
we
know
that
not
everybody
is
yet
vaccinated.
F
But
I
will
say:
we've
seen
strong
and
and
very
very
meaningful
industries
step
up.
F
So
specifically,
I
I
had
at
the
onset
of
the
conversation
I
referenced,
how
how
grateful
we
were
that
nrs
447.345,
put
into
statute
into
the
nevada,
revised
statute,
a
whole
host
of
preventative
measures,
a
whole
host
of
notification,
measures
that
applied
specifically
and
only
to
public
accommodation
facility,
and-
and
we
did
that
because
we
recognized
that
we
had
a
responsibility
to
take
care
of
our
employees
and
exactly
at
the
same
time
try
to
slowly
move
towards
a
a
world
where
folk
are
comfortable
going
back
to
their
place
of
employment.
F
F
A
I
So
much
chair
and
thank
you
so
much
assemblyman
flores
for
this.
I
know
this
is
obviously
on
your
heart
and
making
sure
that
we
protect
all
of
our
citizens
here
in
the
great
state
of
nevada,
and
so
I
know
how
important
it
is.
I
do
have
concern
where
we
have
this
amount
of
detail
and
regulation
for
this
disease
that
we
all
hope
is
temporary,
and
so
isn't
this,
where
we
do
look
to
osha,
we
do
look
to
the
division
of
industry
relations.
I
Isn't
that
what
we've
tasked
them
with
is
to
take
care
of
these
things
to
send
notices
to
employers.
I'm
just
concerned,
you
know:
you've
got
section
3
2,
any
mutation
of
it
who's
going
to
decide.
If
this
is
a
mutation
that
covers
it
or
not,
in
section
9,
you've
got
you
have
the
amendment
for
it
being
within
6
feet.
I
I
understand
if
I
recall
correctly,
that
cdc
even
came
out
with
it's
within
six
feet
for
a
period
of
greater
than
15
minutes,
and
so
who
knows,
as
this
disease
goes
along
other
details
that
we'll
find
out
or
how
it
is
easily
transmuted
and
and
don't
we
already
have
in
statute
that
employers
need
to
maintain.
You
know
safety
in
the
workplace
that
it
seems
this
would
fall
under
I
just
it
is
so
well
intentioned.
We
have
other
divisions
and
departments
that
are
tasked
with
employer
safety
for
their
employees
and
putting
it
into
statute.
F
F
I
I
think
I
think
the
I
guess
the
basic
underlying
question
to
your
question
would
be
I
I
hear
you
saying
I
agree,
but
should
we
do
it
in
statute,
because
I
would
hate
to
assume
that
anybody
asking
a
question
does
not
agree
that
we
have
a
responsibility
to
notify
employees
right.
So
I
would
assume
that
all
of
us
are
starting
from.
F
Perfect,
thank
you
and-
and
I
would
assume
anybody
asking
me
a
question-
would
agree
with
that
basic
premise
and
so
starting
there.
The
question
then
comes
to,
should
we,
the
state,
through
the
nevada
legislature,
come
into
this
space
or
not,
and
so
my
answer
to
that
is
yes
and
and
here's
the
reason
right
now,
when
we
talk
about
notification
requirements.
F
Unfortunately,
there
is
no
real
notification
requirement
coming
down
from
the
federal
government
and
because
it's
not
coming
down,
there
is
no
real
requirement
in
place
presently,
where
we
have
a
transparent,
across-the-board
statute
that
protects
our
employees.
Now
we
do
it
currently
in
statute,
now
have
specific,
narrowly
tailored
sections
of
the
nrs.
F
I
So,
wouldn't
it
be
better
served
to
to
visit
with
our
own
department
of
labor
and
industries
to
have
clear
guidelines,
better
notifications,
encourage
them
to
work
with
the
employers
better
again.
This
is
so
narrowly
tailored
to
an
incident
at
this
time
in
our
history.
That
might
not
be
there,
and
I
just
am
very
concerned
about
this
type
of
detail
and
statute
that
could
now
we
could
have
the
the
next.
You
know
the
next
disease,
the
next
mutation
who
decides
that
and
we
could
agree
to
disagree.
I
I
believe
notification
to
all
that
could
be
harmed
is
very
important.
I
disagree
having
this
detail
in
the
statutes
so,
like
I
said,
we
may
agree
to
disagree
on
this.
One.
F
And
madam
chair,
if
I
may
quickly
respond
assemblywoman
cause,
I'm
at
the
page
here
flores
for
the
record.
I
appreciate
the
sentiment
but-
and
I've
heard
this
argument
before.
Oh
you
know,
if
we
do
this
now
for
covid,
what
else
do
we
have
to
do
it?
For
I
don't
know
how
many
times
you've
been
in
the
middle
of
a
pandemic
like
this
one,
where
thousands
of
americans
have
died
where
worldwide
thousands
hundreds
of
thousands
of
humans
have
died.
F
I
think
I
think
the
scare
tactic,
the
implication
that
if
we
do
this
now
for
one
thing,
what
we
have
to
do
it
for
next
is
improperly
placed,
because
if
you
ask
anybody
who
had
an
individual
in
their
family
die,
I
think
they
would
respond
to
it.
By
saying
we
have
to
do
this
and
more,
and
so
I
I
don't
I,
I
don't
agree
with
the
sentiment
that
this
is
just
opening
pandora's
box.
F
This
is
a
single
isolated,
his
moment
in
our
lifetime,
where
we've
been
in
the
middle
of
a
horrible
pandemic,
and
we
have
a
responsibility
as
elected
officials
of
individuals
who
have
representing
65
000
75
000
individuals.
Looking
to
you
and
asking
you
for
an
answer
and
punching
the
responsibility
now
right
now,
in
my
opinion,
in
the
session,
that's
in
the
middle
of
a
pandemic
is
not
only
irresponsible
but
also
a
disregard
for
all
the
employees.
F
A
I
A
I
N
Begin,
my
name
is
paul,
kappa,
that's
spelled
p-a-u-l-c-a-t-h-a
and
I'm
representing
the
culinary
workers
union
local
226..
The
culinary
union
supports
av-246,
because
all
workers
deserve
to
be
safe
at
work
and
strengthening,
workplace
safety
and
contact
tracing
is
the
right
thing
to
do
during
an
ongoing
global
pandemic.
N
Hospitality
workers
receive
protection
similar
to
those
in
this
bill
during
the
30-second
special
session
in
the
historic
sb4,
also
known
as
the
adolfo
fernandez
bill
named
after
a
culinary
unit.
Member
who
died
after
contracting
cobit
19.,
sadly,
127
culinary
and
bartenders
union
members
and
or
their
immediate
family
members
have
died
from
covet.
19
and
1
260
workers
at
four
family
members
have
been
hospitalized
due
to
the
virus.
I
I
N
I
am
here
today
in
support
of
ab246,
which
will
require
an
employer
to
notify
its
workforce
when
there
is
a
covid19
workplace
exposure
and
ensures
employees
have
the
most
accurate
information
regarding
exposures
in
the
workplace
right
now.
There
is
no
legal
requirement
for
employers
to
notify
workers
of
exposure
or
to
notify
authorities
of
outbreaks,
while
most
responsible
employers
have
stepped
up
to
the
plate
by
providing
transparency
and
protections
to
their
employees.
N
We
also
believe
many
employers
would
benefit
as
well
by
the
guidance
and
education
that
the
bill
provides
with
infections
and
deaths
disproportionately
high
in
the
latino
black
and
asian
pacific
islander
communities.
More
information
about
workplace
exposures
can
be
the
difference
between
life
and
death
among
frontline
essential
workers.
N
N
Employers
must
also
establish,
implement,
train
and
maintain
a
written,
coven
19
prevention
program.
The
timing
of
this
bill
is
critical.
It
is
important
to
have
a
notification
and
planning
process
in
place
for
businesses
as
the
state
transitions
covered
planning
and
compliance
to
local
governments
on
may
1..
For
these
reasons,
I
respectfully
urge
your
support
of
ab246.
I
G
G
Ufcw
represents
6
800
workers
in
nevada,
many
of
whom
work
in
grocery
stores,
retail
establishment,
chemical
manufacturing,
food
processing
plants
and
the
legal
cannabis
industry.
The
timing
of
ab4
246
is
critical
as
the
state
approaches
the
transition
of
cobit
planning
and
compliance,
and
as
our
state
continues
to
reopen,
it
is
important
that
protections
are
in
place
for
all
workers.
G
Employee
notification
and
a
covid
mitigation
plan
ensure
that
workers
are
provided
with
reliable
information
on
any
exposure
and
can
take
precautionary
action
to
protect
themselves
and
their
families.
Employee
notification
will
help
contain
the
risk
of
additional
outbreaks,
especially
in
the
workplace,
where
much
where
most
exposure
occurs.
Our
members
have
been
on
the
front
lines
of
this
pandemic.
We
have
seen
up
close
that
cobin.
19
is
not
merely
a
public
health
crisis,
it
is
a
worker
safety
crisis.
G
Many
of
our
members
have
contracted
the
virus
and,
tragically,
several
have
lost
their
lives
to
it.
Employee
notification
and
a
mitigation
plan
will
protect
workers
across
the
state,
as
we
continue
to
move
forward
towards
recruit,
recovery
and
normalcy.
We
urge
your
support
of
ab246
and
thank
you
for
your
time.
I
H
H
I
H
Chris
bailey
d-a-l-y
nevada,
state
education,
association,
the
voice
of
nevada
educators
for
over
120
years
in
our
history,
there
have
been
few
more
challenging
times
than
the
one
we
find
ourselves
in
right
now,
with
cobia
19
pandemic
nsca
supports
b246,
requiring
businesses
to
notify
workers
when
there
is
a
covenanting
exposure
in
the
workplace
and
requiring
the
development
of
a
cova-19
prevention
program.
Nfc
is
aggressively
engaged
in
the
issue
of
school
safety
during
the
copenhagen
pandemic.
H
Last
summer,
we
supported
the
work
of
the
department
of
education
to
develop
nevada's
path
forward,
a
framework
for
safe,
efficient
and
equitable
return
to
school
buildings.
We
thought
this
was
the
proper
framework,
along
with
contin
consultation
with
local
health
districts
to
safely
reopen
and
operate
school
buildings
the
school
year.
H
Safety
in
other
workplaces,
especially
where
large
numbers
of
people
gather
and
potential
outbreaks
are
most
likely,
is
also
critically
important,
as
businesses
across
the
state
open
8246
is
needed
to
protect
public
health
and
workers
at
those
businesses,
many
of
whom
are
parents
to
students
in
our
schools.
We
appreciate
that
during
the
covet
pandemic,
many
workers
haven't
had
the
option
to
stay
home
from
work
as
the
state
recovers
from
this
pandemic.
It
is
critical
that
workers
can
be
notified
and
a
plan
be
in
place
to
protect
employees
and
keep
them
safe.
Thank
you.
I
N
H
I
I
Begin
color
with
the
last
three
digits
of
292,
you
are
unmuted.
Please
double
check
that
your
phone
is
not
on
mute.
G
Good
afternoon
rob
benner
r,
o
b
b
b-e-n-n-e-r
with
the
northern
nevada
building
trades.
Every
worker
should
have
a
safe
workplace
and
should
be
notified
in
the
event
of
a
covet
19
exposure.
It
is
the
responsibility
of
every
employer
to
have
a
plan
for
covet
19
prevention.
We
strongly
support
this
bill
and
thank
assemblyman
flores
for
bringing
it
forward.
Thank
you.
I
N
N
A
I
I
J
Thank
you
greetings,
chair
and
members
of
the
committee.
It's
amber
stidham
s-t-I-d-h-a-m
on
behalf
of
the
henderson
chamber,
which
represents
more
than
1800
businesses
throughout
southern
nevada,
as
an
organization
that
represents
the
breadth
of
nevada's
employers
and
all
business
sector
sizes,
large
and
small.
J
Our
members
are
already
committed
to
complying
with
the
legion
of
already
existing
state
legal
mandates,
regional
and
local
guidance,
including
federal
osha
guidelines
and
those
outlined
by
the
cdc,
and
we
do
thank
the
bill
sponsor
for
bringing
this
employer-centric
bill
forward
an
employee-centric
bill,
as
we
can
imagine
the
speed
in
which
it
would
need
to
be
pulled
together
in
today's
ever
evolving
pandemic
environment.
It
is
a
complicated
task.
Our
members
know
that
all
too
well
these
complexities
in
mind.
J
I'm
happy
to
send
a
letter
detailing
our
concerns,
but
for
the
most
part
we
look
to
seek
clarity
and
address
concerns
that
include
time
needed
for
workplaces
to
come
into
compliance,
some
of
the
vague
language
that
could
cause
confusion
for
employers.
The
return
to
work
details
can
be
complex
for
healthy,
ill
or
formerly
ill
employees.
J
I
N
N
He
was
proactive
reaching
out
to
the
business
community
and
seeking
feedback
from
stakeholders.
Those
discussions
have
been
helpful
in
understanding
the
intent
of
the
bill
and
for
us
to
share
the
covenant
19
efforts
that
have
been
undertaken
by
employers
employers
over
the
last
13
months.
However,
the
chamber
is
opposed
to
the
bills
introduced
for
several
reasons.
First,
to
my
understanding,
over
a
million
vaccine
shops
have
been
distributed
in
nevada
and
I
believe
the
positivity
rate
is
now
under
five
percent.
N
Nevada
is
employed
to
spend
millions
of
ppe
to
protect
their
employees,
reconfigured
workspace,
to
enhance
safety
standards
and
for
those
that
could
provide
salary
healthcare
benefits
when
they
were
closed
and
provide
flexibility
for
their
employees
when
they,
when
they
were
able
to
do
so.
In
fact,
the
chamber
is
working
on
sb
209
that
will
provide
employees,
four
additional
hours
of
paid
leave
or
employees
to
get
back
days
with
the
cobia
19
back
vaccination.
N
We
believe
this
will
add
more
regulations
and
requirements
onto
the
existing
standards
from
the
federal
government
through
the
cdc
and
osha,
the
requirements
to
follow
the
government
directives
for
employers,
local
government,
health,
district
guidelines
and
sb4
from
the
special
session.
When
you
combine
all
those,
we
are
looking
at
extensive
lists
of
different
standards,
employers
must
follow
every
day.
The
reality
is
those
skylines
of
standards
are
constantly
changing,
which
require
us
to
constantly
pivot
and
educate
nevada's
employers
on
the
changing
directives,
guidelines
and
rules.
N
The
codified
additional
requirements
against
state
interstate
law
is
a
concern
as
we're
constantly
adapting
our
response
to
cobia
19
as
its
community
as
a
state
as
a
nation,
we
are
opposed
to
the
fiscal
challenge,
with
a
broader
notification
process
and
lack
of
flexibility
of
pending
state
law,
for
example
in
the
original
part
of
the
bill.
Hospitals,
health
care
facilities,
clinics
and
doctors
of
pharmacies,
in
theory,
would
have
to
notify
their
employees
every
day
of
a
potential
exposure.
N
We
are
reviewing
the
proposed
amendment
from
the
bill
sponsor
and
we
will
follow
up
with
him
as
soon
as
possible.
The
retail
association
nevada
also
asked
I
registered
their
concerns
today
on
their
behalf.
Thank
you,
chair
for
your
time
and
and
members
of
the
committee.
Thank
you.
I
G
A-L-E-X-I-S-M-O-T-A-R-E-X
with
the
nevada
chapter
associated
general
contractors
representing
the
commercial
construction
industry
in
northern
nevada,
we
are
here
with
some
concerns
on
ab-246,
but
not
opposed
to
the
intent.
The
notification
requirements
contained
in
the
bill
as
drafted
and
as
presented
with
the
amendment
are
troublesome
to
us.
Construction
sites
often
have
hundreds
of
different
employees
working
on
them.
Each
day
spread
out
over
acres
of
land.
G
Instead,
we
would
like
to
see
the
requirement
be
that
the
primary
contractor
is
responsible
for
notifying
their
own
employees
and
each
subcontractor
with
which
they
are
contracted,
and
then
the
subcontractors
would
be
responsible
for
communicating
with
their
own
employees.
It
is
actually
what
our
members
are
currently
doing
and
have
been
doing
since
the
beginning
of
the
pandemic.
G
I
G
Good
afternoon,
chair
howdy
and
committee
members,
misty
grimmer
g-r-I-m-m-e-r
with
the
ferraro
group
representing
the
nevada
resort
association.
We
are
in
opposition
to
ab246
as
written.
I
know
there
are
some
new
amendments
which
we
will
review,
but
in
my
initial
read
of
those
amendments,
I
don't
believe
they
would
change
our
position.
G
We
did
meet
with
assemblyman
flores
and
the
proponents
prior
to
session
and
again
a
few
weeks
ago
and
appreciate
their
time
in
hearing
our
concerns.
The
gaming
industry
has
taken
many
taken.
Many
measures
during
the
pandemic
to
help
employees,
including
extending
pay
after
the
shutdowns
and
during
the
shutdowns,
extending
health
benefits
to
laid
off
employees
and
are
now
rolling
out
multiple
vaccination
sites.
G
G
It
was
a
hard-fought
compromise
and
part
of
the
agreement
was
that
when
the
covenant
numbers
showed
the
public
health
emergency
subsiding,
the
enhanced
safety
precautions
would
follow.
Thankfully,
all
of
the
numbers
are
indicating
a
strong
decrease
in
the
spread
of
covid
and
a
rapidly
increasing
number
of
people
getting
the
vaccine.
G
Furthermore,
it
would
appear
the
time
frame
of
this
bill
is
not
tied
to
whether
a
public
health
emergency
still
exists,
but
is
actually
ongoing.
While
it's
true
that
kovid
may
always
be
with
us.
The
expectation
that
the
fact
that
with
vaccinations
and
immunity
levels
increasing,
it
will
not
always
be
a
health
threat
requiring
the
extreme
measures
taken
back
in
the
summer
or
the
proposals
in
this
bill.
Therefore,
we
respectfully
request
that
the
committee
not
process
this
bill.
Thank
you
very
much.
I
H
Good
afternoon
shareholding
and
members
of
the
committee,
I'm
michael
alonso,
and
I'm
here
on
behalf
of
golden
entertainment,
we
met
with
the
sponsor
and
the
proponents
of
the
bill
and
shared
our
concerns
with
them
and
we're
willing
to
continue
to
meet
with
them
and
and
to
have
discussions
on
this
bill.
However,
we
oppose
8246
as
written.
We
just
got
the
amendment
and
are
looking
at
it
and
but
don't
have
an
opinion
yet,
as
we
haven't
had
the
time
to
examine
it.
H
Golden
entertainment
operates:
hotel
casinos
that
are
subject
to
the
safety
provisions
contained
in
senate
bill
4.
That
was
discussed
by
the
previous
speakers
and
we're
still
looking
at
the
amendment
to
understand
whether
or
not
the
amendment
would
change
anything
with
public
accommodations
facilities
that
would
affect
us.
H
But
golden
entertainment
also
operates
numerous
tavern
locations
throughout
the
state
and
operates
restricted
gaming
and
non-restricted
gaming
operations
as
a
slot
route
operator
within
gaming
locations
that
include
taverns
bars,
restaurants
and
other
locations.
Those
locations
are
not
subject
to
the
sb4
requirements,
but
they
still
operate
under
many
covet.
19
restrictions
that
are
already
in
place,
including
the
governor's
declarations,
other
state
requirements
and
the
mandatory
requirements
of
the
gaming
control
board.
H
The
gaming
controller
specifically
requires
that
restricted
and
non-restricted
locations,
and
I'm
referring
to
the
ones
right
now
that
don't
have
to
comply
with
sb4,
but
they
have
to
comply
under
those
gaming
control
board
requirements
with
health
and
safety
policies
related
to
covet
19
specifically,
and
these
locations
are
also
subject
to
other
requirements.
Those
gaming
control
board
requirements
specifically
require
licensees
to
inform
local
authorities
and
collaborate
with
them
on
contact
tracing.
H
That
can
create
a
lot
of
confusion
when
a
business
is
trying
to
comply
with
all
these
requirements,
and
there
isn't
really
a
dynamic
way
of
doing
this
in
a
statute
that
goes
with
times
and
as
as
this
covet
19
and
the
protocols
around
it
changes.
The
cdc's
already
made
significant
changes
over
time
on
contact
tracing
on
what
a
close
contact
is
and
and
how
to
deal
with
those
situations,
and
I
think
we're
following
those
guidelines
and
we
continue
to
follow
them
as
they
change
and
putting
something
in
statute.
I
J
I
N
It
is
currently
written.
Our
restaurant
operators
have
continued
to
act
in
good
faith
throughout
this
pandemic
by
taking
steps
that
protect
their
employees
and
adhering
to
all
local
state
and
federal
guidelines
and
directives.
Some
of
these
steps
include
installing
plexiglass
barriers
reconfiguring.
N
As
well
as
ample
flexibility
for
employee
testing
and
vaccinations,
the
nbra
takes
the
cobit
pandemic
incredibly
seriously
and
appreciates
the
intent
behind
the
bill.
However,
we
believe
ab246
goes
too
far
and
opens
up
our
live
our
operators
to
additional
liability,
despite
their
best
efforts
to
guarantee.
I
I
A
I
A
D
Thank
you,
madam
chair
victoria.
Caviar,
for
the
record,
I
am
the
administrator
at
the
division
of
industrial
relations
and
our
agency
has
been
at
the
forefront
of
the
covet
19
response
from
the
very
beginning.
We
have
been
advising
businesses
on
how
to
comply
with
the
governor's
directives,
as
well
as
doing
osha
enforcement.
D
So
we
appreciate
working
with
assemblyman
flores
on
this
bill
and
addressing
some
of
our
concerns.
We
are
testifying
neutral
today.
So
in
answer
to
some
of
the
issues
that
have
been
brought
up
in
terms
of
retaliation,
that
section
10
is
being
proposed
to
be
deleted,
we
did
just
want
to
provide
a
little
bit
more
information
about
the
existing
law,
nrs
618.445.
D
We
call
that
our
whistleblower
protection
program
and
that
is
actually
required
by
federal
osha.
So
this
is
the
nevada's
version
of
the
whistleblower
protection
program
and
it's
a
very
key
part
of
ensuring
that
employees
who
have
covet
or
have
been
exposed
to
covid
if
they
have
any
retaliation
that
they
have
a
way
to
get
back
wages
or
be
reinstated,
and
so
we
have
been
dealing
with
this
on
a
regular
basis.
D
The
other
item
I
wanted
to
comment
on
is
the
written,
coveted
mitigation
program,
as
assemblyman
flores
also
mentioned.
Nrs
618.383
already
requires
a
written
workplace
safety
program
and,
as
part
of
the
guidance
that
our
agency
has
been
providing
to
employers,
we
have
made
it
clear
to
them
that
they
need
to
be
amending
that
existing
workplace
safety
program
to
include
covid19.
So
many
of
those
provisions
that
are
in
there
we
have
already
been
requiring
employers
to
do
having
it
in
this
bill
will
help
make
it
more
clear
that
covet
19
needs
a
prevention
program.
E
Yes,
thank
you
and
appreciate
having
the
ability
to
talk
to
the
division
of
industrial
relations,
so
just
to
make
sure
I
heard
you
clearly.
So
the
written
plan
is
already
in
statute
through
nris
618.383
and
that's
to
have
a
written
plan
in
place.
But
does
that
also
include
the
written
identification
or
is
that.
D
Thank
you,
victoria
cardin,
for
the
record,
madam
chair,
through
you
to
assemblywoman
tolls.
So
currently,
under
current
law,
there
is
not
a
requirement
to
notify
employees
of
having
that
they
that
they're
they
have
been
exposed
to
somebody
who
has
covid,
so
that
is
not
currently
required,
so
that
part
would
be
new.
But
there
is
a
requirement
to
have
the
written
workplace
safety
program
that
takes
into
account
coven
19
and
how
to
mitigate
the
hazard.
E
Thank
you
and
follow
up
chair.
If
I
may
never
told
you
thank
you
and
so,
and
then
the
first
part
of
what
you
said
is
that
currently,
you
have
already
been
enforcing
the
safety
standards
in
compliance
with
the
cdc
and
then
adjusting
accordingly
as
the
cdc
requirements
change
over
this
past
year,
and
you
will
continue
to
do
so
with
or
without
this
bill.
Is
that
correct.
D
Thank
you,
madam
chair,
through
you
to
assemblywoman,
told
victoria
carion
for
the
record.
So,
yes,
our
agency
has
actually
been
enforcing
the
governor's
directives,
and
so,
as
those
have
evolved
over
time
we
have
issued,
you
know
additional
guidance
to
employers.
We
try
to
keep
it
as
broad
as
possible
because,
as
you
stated,
things
do
change
over
time,
but,
yes,
we
have
been
enforcing
those
and
providing
guidance
during
this
time
period.
Thank
you.
A
Thank
you
for
the
questions
and
thank
you
for
being
here
members,
any
other
questions.
A
F
F
F
They
provided
a
lot
of
feedback
and
through
that
feedback
is
really
where
this
amendment
came
from
and
why
the
original
bill,
as
written
specifically
carved
out
the
public
accommodation
facility.
As
we
talked
about
the
resort
associate.
Excuse
me,
the
resorts
already
now
have
to
do
a
whole
host
of
things
percent
to
nrs447,
and
so
I
am
grateful
to
their
feedback
now.
F
The
bill
is
now
being
amended
to
address
the
concern
with
the
medical
facilities,
as
they
already
have
to
follow
very
stringent,
actually
more
stringent
guidelines
pursuant
to
federal
law
under
the
under
the
ryan
white
act,
and
I
also
eliminated
section
10,
because
that
raised
a
lot
of
questions
by
some
of
the
opponents,
and
I
took
that
out
completely
again,
because
we
recognize
that
there
was
already
language
in
the
nrs
that
addressed
that
issue,
and
we
did
not
mean
to
want
to
muddy
the
record
to
the
henderson
chamber.
I
am
apologetic
to
you.
F
I
reached
out
early
on
to
the
las
vegas
chamber
of
commerce,
but
inadvertently
missed
you,
and
I
know,
there's
a
few
other
chambers
from
up
north
that
I
also
missed.
That
was
not
intentional.
I
will
be
sure
to
for
the,
as
we
continue
to
work
on
this
legislation
to
include
you
in
the
in
that
round
table
and
then.
Lastly,
I
I
just
want
to
say
thank
you
to
to
everybody,
namely
our
employees
in
nevada,
this
bill's
for
you.
F
I
want
you
to
know
that
I
see
you.
I
have
a
responsibility
to
you.
I
hear
your
concerns
and
this
is
the
bare
minimum
I
can
do
as
legislators
come
forth
and
at
a
minimum,
ask
that
you
be
notified
if
you've
been
exposed,
something
that
every
opponent
agrees,
that
their
their
clients
are
already
doing
anyways.
F
A
Thank
you
assembly,
member
flores.
I
will
now
close
the
hearing
on
assembly
bill.
246.
members,
the
last
item
on
our
agenda
for
round
one
of
commerce
and
labor
is
public
comment.
While
we
give
those
listening
over
the
internet
time
to
call
in,
I
will
just
go
through
our
usual
public
comment
housekeeping.
A
A
A
I
would
like
to
remind
everyone
that
we
do
limit
public
comment
to
two
minutes
and
again
just
remember
to
address
your
remarks
to
items
that
fall
within
the
jurisdiction
of
commerce
and
labor.
If
your
remarks
are
outside
of
our
jurisdiction,
I
will
ask
you
to
redirect
them
or
terminate
them.
Please
always
be
respectful
of
committee
members
and
other
witnesses.
Do
not
comment
on
testimony
provided
by
other
speakers
and
please
do
not
make
personal
attacks.
You
may
always
submit
written
remarks
for
inclusion
in
the
record.
With
that
broadcasting.