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E
A
Here
and
please
mark
assembly
work
for
us
president
when
she
arrives
she's
just
finishing
up
in
a
in
another
committee
right
now
with
that,
I
would
just
you
know
a
few
housekeeping
issues
before
we
move
on
to
the
next
agenda
item,
just
a
reminder
that
the
public
can
always
register
if
you're
interested
in
testifying
that,
once
the
agendas
are
posted
for
the
committee
hearing,
there's
a
link
there
that
you
can
go
through
and
actually
register
so
that
you'll
get
the
information
you
need
to
testify
on
on
one
of
the
bills
that
are
happening
and,
of
course,
when
you're
testifying.
A
We
will
always
ask
for
everyone
testifying
and
presenting
to
state
their
name
clearly
and
spell
it
for
the
record.
At
the
end
of
the
hearing
today,
we
will
have
up
to
30
minutes
of
public
comment
so
just
to
give
everyone
a
warning,
because
sometimes
we
we
move
quickly
to
that
public
comment,
so
that
you're
able
to
make
sure
that
you
can
get
on
and
engage
with
that.
I
would
like
to
move
to
the
next
agenda
item,
which
is
to
open
the
hearing
on
the
one
bill
that
we
will
be
hearing
tonight.
A
We
will
hear
ajr
10,
which
is
sponsored
by
assemblyman
watts.
This
measure
proposes
to
amend
the
ordinance
of
the
nevada
constitution
and
the
nevada
constitu,
the
ordinance
of
the
nevada
constitution
and
the
nevada
constitution
to
remove
language
authorizing
the
use
of
slavery
and
involuntary
servitude
as
a
criminal
punishment.
F
Thank
you
so
much,
madam
chair
and
members
of
the
committee
for
the
record,
all
right
there
we
go
for
the
record.
I
am
howard
watts
representing
district
15
in
clark
county,
and
it
is
my
honor
to
present
assembly
joint
resolution
10,
which
fully
bans
slavery
and
involuntary
servitude
in
the
state
of
nevada.
F
Some
members
of
this
committee
and
many
members
of
the
public
may
wonder
why
that's
necessary
we've,
frequently
heard
and
and
learned
that
the
13th
amendment
to
the
united
states
constitution
abolished
the
practice
of
slavery
in
our
nation,
but
that's
not
quite
true.
F
F
We
have
of
course,
come
a
long
way
since
then
nevada
enshrined
this
language
in
its
state
constitution,
enshrining
slavery
and
voluntary
servitude
as
a
punishment
for
crimes,
and
it's
re
remained
in
the
foundational
document
of
our
state
government.
For
more
than
155
years,
the
new
jim
crow
by
author,
michelle
alexander
and
the
2016
documentary
film
13th
by
eva
duvernay.
F
It
explored
the
ways
that
criminal
justice
in
america
transformed
in
reaction
to
this
very
exemption
clause
in
the
13th
amendment,
starting
in
the
u.s
south
following
the
end
of
reconstruction.
But
later
extending
across
the
country,
new
petty
offenses
were
created
and
enforced.
That,
specifically
targeted
black
citizens,
often
referred
to
as
the
black
codes.
These
were
included.
You
know
whistling
signs
of
disrespect
to
others,
and
not
only
that,
but
when
penalties
came
with
fees
and
the
fees
weren't
able
to
be
paid
hard,
labor
was
reco
required.
F
F
F
I
believe
it's
time
for
nevada
to
close
this
chapter
and
open
a
new
page
where
the
foundation
of
our
government
reflects
our
shared
values
for
freedom.
We
must
ensure
and
make
absolutely
clear
that
nobody
will
ever
live
the
horror
of
state-sanctioned
slavery
or
servitude
ever
again
with
that,
the
text
of
ajr
10
is
very
simple.
It
removes
from
the
ordinance
of
the
constitution
and
article
1
of
the
nevada
constitution,
the
clause
that
allows
for
slavery
or
servitude
as
a
punishment
for
crimes.
F
I
and
the
nevada
black
legislative
caucus
urge
your
support
for
ajr
10..
I'd
also
like
to
note,
I
did
not
submit
a
written
amendment.
I
do
have
one
very
simple
proposal,
which
is
to
add
senator
spearman.
As
a
co-sponsor
of
this
legislation,
we
were
not
able
to
get
the
senators
signed
on,
but
we
do
have
a
co-sponsorship
from
the
rest
of
the
nevada
black
caucus
and
would
like
to
make
sure
everyone's
on
there
with
that.
That
concludes
my
presentation
and
I'm
glad
to
answer
any
questions
that
members
of
the
committee
may
have.
D
Thank
you,
madam
chair,
thank
you,
assemblyman
watts
for
the
presentation,
just
a
quick
question
and
I
think
it's
pretty
straightforward.
I
would
imagine
somewhere
in
either
statue
or
perhaps
even
in
common
law.
There's
a
distinction
made
between
you
know
the
tournament
voluntary
servitude
as
opposed
to
incarceration
or
imprisonment
that
we
would
typically
see
to
the
justice
system.
I'm
just
wondering
if
you
could
speak
to
where
you
know
just
for
clarity.
You
know
where
that
distinction
is
made
in
law.
D
F
You,
oh
sorry,
about
that.
My
internet
froze
up.
Thank
you
for
the
question
of
summer
matthews,
howard
watts,
for
the
record.
I
would
defer
to
legal
counsel
on
any
specific
legal
definitions
and
and
the
differences
between
them.
I
would
just
refer
back
to
what
I
stated
during
my
presentation,
which
is
that
you
know
slavery.
Of
course,
explicitly
means
removing
someone's
human
rights
and
treating
them
as
property.
F
Involuntary
servitude
would
again
specifically
mean
compelling
someone's
labor
without
their
choice
without
any
compensation,
and
I
do
want
to
note
that
there
is
a
difference
between
that
and
incarceration
as
as
a
temporary
removal
of
liberties
as
a
punishment
for
a
crime,
and
it's
also
separate
from,
for
example,
the
prison
industries
program,
which
is
something
that
people
voluntarily
opt
into
and
do
receive
compensation.
D
F
Thank
you
and,
if
I
may
add
one
more
thing,
howard
watts
to
the
record
while
again,
this
is
something
that
I
hope
our
state
will
be
on.
The
leading
edge
of.
I
will
note
that
you
know
colorado,
utah
and
nebraska
have
adopted
this
and
it's
not
leading
to
a
complete
rethinking
of
their
corrections
systems.
A
A
G
C
Good
afternoon
this
is
kendra
burchie
k-e-n-d-r-a
b-e-r-t-s-b-h-y,
with
the
washoe
county
public
defender's
office.
I
want
to
thank
assemblyman
watts
for
bringing
forward
this
very
important
bill
to
ensure
that
we
were
removing
the
language
of
the
use
of
slavery
and
involuntary
servitude
as
a
criminal
punishment
to
assemblyman.
I
believe
it
was
matthew's
question.
The
nrs
very
clearly
defines
slavery
and
involuntary
servitude,
and
I
do
not
believe
that
it's
possible
for
a
defense
attorney
to
try
to
claim
that
this
would
remove
the
idea
of
prison
as
being
a
potential
punishment.
C
I
would
just
note
that,
as
martin
luther
king
jr
stated,
it
is
not
possible
to
be
in
favor
of
justice
for
some
people
and
not
to
be
in
favor
of
justice
for
all
people,
and
we
believe
that
this
bill
will
ensure
that
there
is
justice
for
everyone
with
the
removing
of
that
language
from
the
constitution.
So
thank
you
all
for
considering
this
very
important
legislation.
Thank
you.
A
G
G
H
H
It's
no
surprise,
however,
because
there
are
only
so
many
ways
to
say:
we
need
to
remove
slavery
and
involuntary
servitude
from
our
constitution,
and
so
I
want
to
rest
all
my
comments
that
I
will
be
submitting
for
the
record
and
simply
say
that
I
support
the
passage
of
ajr
10..
It's
the
right
thing
to
do.
Thank
you
so
much.
A
A
I
J
J-I-M-H-O-F-F-M-A-N,
representing
nevada
attorneys
for
criminal
justice
nacj
opposes
slavery,
and
I
think
it's
important
to
note
in
this
context
that
obviously
slavery
was
primarily
a
thing
that
happened
to
african
americans,
but
that
wasn't
exclusive.
Many
native
americans
were
enslaved
by
various
groups.
J
Mexican
and
other
latinx
people
were
enslaved
and
just
in
general,
anyone
can
have
their
labor
exploited,
and
so
it's
important
to
recognize
that
this
is
not
just
a
measure
that
helps
black
people.
It's
a
measure
that
helps
all
nevadans.
J
I
K
Good
afternoon
chairwoman,
miller
and
assemblyman
watts
and
members
of
the
committee,
this
is
john
pirro
j-o-h-n-p-I-r-o
from
the
clark
county,
public
defender's
office
and
we'd
like
to
thank
assemblyman
watch
for
bringing
this
important
measure
forward.
Removing
a
harm
from
our
state's
constitution
make
sure
that
we
never
take
a
step
backwards,
and
I
think
this
is
an
a
very
important
step
forward
and
we
thank
the
committee
for
hearing
this.
K
I
L
L
I
want
to
give
a
heartfelt
thank
you
to
the
sponsors
of
ajr10
for
bringing
this
light
to,
and
this
antiquated
and
discriminatory
language
that
has
somehow
how
remained
tucked
away
in
the
death
of
the
nevada
state
constitution,
slavery
and
indentured
servitude
were
abolished
in
this
country
decades
ago.
Yet
there
are
eerie
reminders
that
spring
up
from
time
to
time
reminders
of
a
history
wrought
with
ignorance,
pride
and
hatred
towards
fellow
human
beings,
resulting
in
oppressive
practices
that
perpetrate
division
within
the
human
race.
L
L
However,
there
is
a
clash
in
the
13th
amendment
that
serves
as
a
loophole
to
slavery.
This
loophole
kept
the
system
of
unpaid
labor
alive
and
disproportionately
affected.
The
black
community,
ajr
10,
proposes
to
amend
the
nevada
constitution
and
remove
the
language
allowing
the
use
of
slavery
and
involuntary
servitude
as
criminal
punishment.
L
A
I
K
D,
I
a
r-
I
am
a
student
at
unr
and
an
intern
with
assemblywoman
torres.
I
am
here
on
behalf
of
the
nevada
hispanic
legislative
caucus
voicing
voicing
our
support
for
assembly
joint
resolution.
10..
This
outdated
language
has
no
place
in
our
constitution.
The
hispanic
caucus
urges
the
committee
to
support
ajr
10..
Thank
you.
I
E
E
E
The
nevada
state
constitution
is
our
state's
guiding
document,
an
agreement
of
how
we
will
interact
with
each
other,
our
shared
values
and
a
symbol
of
our
ideals.
This
language
and
our
constitution
is
not
the
nevada.
We
want
to
be
the
global
pandemic
and
rise
of
black
lives
matter.
Movement
has
created
a
watershed
moment
for
change.
Thousands
of
nevadans
have
taken
to
the
streets
to
demand
an
end
to
the
ways
in
which
our
institutions
perpetuate
systemic
racism.
E
I
C
Good
afternoon
and
thank
you
chair
for
the
record-
this
is
liz
davenport,
l-I-z-d-a-v-e-n-p-o-r-t,
the
legal
intern
for
the
aclu
of
nevada.
Thank
you
for
bringing
this
bill.
We
support
ajr,
10
and
echo
previous
nevada
is
in
the
vast
majority
minority
in
allowing
slavery
as
a
punishment
for
a
crime,
one
of
only
11
states,
as
assemblyman
watts
discussed.
Other
states
have
recently
taken
steps
to
correct
this,
and,
in
addition
to
those
previously
mentioned,
wisconsin
and
tennessee
have
also
presented
bills.
To
remove
similar
language,
nevada
should
not
be
the
last
state
to
have
slavery
in
its
constitution.
C
America's
history
of
slavery
has
fostered
a
view
of
harsh
punishment,
and
it
has
echoed
into
our
future.
Racial
disparities
and
sentencing
are
found
in
almost
every
crime
category.
Slavery
should
not
be
a
nevada
value.
This
is
archaic.
Language
nevada
should
not
allow
the
possibility
of
slavery
or
involuntary
servitude,
regardless
of
the
circumstances.
C
Removing
this
language
from
the
nevada
constitution
is
a
positive
step
forward
to
removing
any
possibility
of
future
abuses.
While
we
would
hope
that
our
legislature,
courts
and
correctional
institutions
would
never
allow
slavery,
it
is
nonetheless
currently
allowed
prison
work
and
service
programs
should
not
be
upheld
as
a
version
of
slavery
or
involuntary
servitude.
C
I
K
Thank
you,
chair
miller.
My
name
is
benjamin
chandler,
that's
b-e-n-j-a-m-I-n,
h,
a
l
l,
I
n
o
r
policy
director
for
faith
in
action
nevada.
We
are
here
in
full
support
of
ajr10.
We
would
like
to
thank
summoning
watts
for
bringing
this
joint
resolution.
We
like
to
echo
the
sentiments
and
the
statements
previously
stated.
We
support
removing
this
exception
from
our
state
constitution
and
fully
abolishing
slavery
here
in
nevada.
Thank
you
for
your
time.
I
I
M
M
M
Build
was
introduced
by
assemblyman,
munford
and
signed
by
governor
sandoval
and
again,
the
national
juneteenth
observance
foundation
and
the
national
journey
observance
foundation
of
nevada
is
here
to
to
support
the
passage
of
ajr10.
Thank
you
and
I'm
sorry
I
did
not
spell.
My
name-
is
d-e-b-o-r-a-h
evans,
e-v-a-n-s.
I
N
You
good
evening
my
name
is
dr
al
gurir,
I'm
president
of
the
samuel,
l,
smith,
educational
foundation
and
I'm
calling
today
in
support
of
ajr
number
10
and
I've
been
very
pleased
with
the
comments
of
the
previous
speakers,
and
I
do
have
a
prepared
statement,
but
it
contains
a
lot
of
the
comments
of
the
previous
person.
I
will
submit
it
in
writing.
N
I
would
like
to
make
two
brief
comments.
One
is
a
quote
from
nelson
mandela.
It
is
said
that
no
one
truly
knows
a
nation.
Until
one
has
been
inside
its
jails,
a
nation
should
not
be
judged
by
how
it
treats
its
highest
citizens,
but
how
it
treats
its
lowest
money
and
further
I'd
like
to
suggest
to
all
of
the
listeners,
particularly
the
legislators
that
they
might
read
a
present
document
called
american
prisons,
a
report
undercover
journey
into
the
business
of
prisons.
I
I
O
O
O
Based
upon
testimony
that
I've
had
thousands
of
letters,
I
will
say
I
haven't
counted
them,
but
I
think
that
this
will
send
a
message
to
everyone
that
we
don't
want
this
attitude
of
slavery
and
indentured
servitude.
At
this
very
moment,
a
young
man
living
under
a
bridge
coming
out
of
a
nevada
prison
with
no
social
security.
Even
though
he
is
a
person
with
disabilities,
he
has
no
hope
of
becoming
a
normal
citizen
and,
of
course,
the
bottom
line
in
this
situation
is
non-rehabilitation,
but
a
continued
state
of
warehousing
ma'am.
A
You
you
do
not
have
to
apologize
for
your
emotions,
we
appreciate
your
comments
and
if
you
have
any
additional
comments,
we
would
appreciate
if
you
would
submit
them
for
the
record.
O
I
I
I
I
I
I
The
call
earlier
was
able
to
finally
get
on
this
one
I
just
tried
was,
has
not
been
able
to
get
on
it
yet.
E
Okay,
thank
you
so
much
and
I'm
so
sorry,
but
chair
miller,
members
of
the
committee,
my
name
is
saeedah
jamshed
s-y-e-d-a
last
name
j-a-m-s-h-e-d.
E
I
am
a
student
at
unlv
and
an
intern
with
assemblywomen
taurus,
I'm
here
on
behalf
of
the
nevada
hispanic
legislative
caucus,
voicing
our
support
for
assembly
joint
resolution.
10..
This
outdated
language
has
no
place
in
our
constitution.
The
hispanic
caucus
urges
the
committee
to
support
ajr10.
Thank
you
so
much
chair.
Unless.
I
G
I
am
with
the
black
leadership
summit,
calling
in
regards
to
joint
resolution
10..
I
am
a
supporter
of
the
resolution
and
believe
that
it
should
have
never
been
in
nevada's
constitution
in
the
first
place
since
it
came
into
the
union
as
the
battle-born
state
to
fight
for
the
union,
in
defeating
the
confederacy,
thus
ending
slavery
in
the
nation.
There
is
absolutely
no
reason
why,
in
the
21st
century,
a
slavery
clause
of
any
type
should
be
included
in
the
nevada
state
constitution.
G
G
A
Thank
you,
mr
smith,
and
and
that
testimony
was
in
support,
so
we
will
please
make
sure
it
goes
on
the
record
as
in
support,
even
though
the
queue
is
open
right
now
for
anyone
testifying
in
opposition
broadcasting,
can
we
return
to
anyone
wishing
to
testify
in
opposition.
I
I
I
I
A
Okay,
thank
you
and
with
that
I
would
like
to
thank
assemblyman
watts
for
bringing
forth
this
legislation
and
that
has
brought
forth
much
community
support
and
I
will
go
ahead
and
close
the
hearing
on
ajr
10..
A
We
will
move
on
to
our
next
agenda
item,
which
is
we
have
one
bill,
draft
request,
introduction
and
and
before
we
proceed.
I
just
want
to
remind
members
that
this
is
not
at
all
an
indication
of
support
on
the
policy
in
the
bdr
at
all.
It
just
simply
allows
the
bdr
to
become
a
bill
or
resolution
so
that
we
can
refer
it
to
the
committee
for
possible
hearings,
so
we
will
introduce.
A
So
with
that,
I
will
entertain
a
motion
to
introduce
bdr241038.
E
A
A
Discussion:
okay
committee
secretary,
please
proceed
with
the
roll
call
vote.
E
K
O
D
I
K
K
A
And
with
that,
the
motion
carries.
Thank
you
so
much
committee
members.
I
will
move
on
to
our
last
agenda
item,
which
is
public
comment.
So
again
just
want
to
remind
everyone
in
the
public
if
you're
interested
in
calling
in
and
making
public
comment,
we
ask
that
you
keep
it
to
two
minutes
and
to
topics
that
are
within
the
purview
of
this
committee.
A
I
Comment
sure
this
is
michael
from
broadcast.
Let
me
see
if
anybody
wants
to
make
public
comment
to
make
public
comment.
Please
press
star
9
now
to
take
your
place
in
the
queue.
A
Okay,
let's
just
wait
a
few
moments
just
to
ensure
if
there
is
anyone,
that's
dialing
in
right
now
to
ensure
that
we
can.
We
get
them.
G
A
Okay,
so
with
that,
we
will
close
public
comment.
Thank
you
for
that.
I
just
want
to
remind
first
thank
you
to
all
the
committee
members
for
all
of
the
work
that
you
put
in
today,
one
just
to
remind
everyone
that
our
next
meeting
will
be
this
thursday
march
25th
at
4
o'clock
and
with
that
this
concludes
our
meeting.
For
today.
This
meeting
is.