Guidebook to Nevada’s State Legislators: 79th Legislative Session
February 6 - June 5, 2017
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Nevada State Legislature Contact Information Nevada Legislature 401 S. Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701-4747
Phone 1-775-684-6800 OR 1-800-978-2878
Fax Information Senate: 1-775-684-6522 Assembly: 1-775-684-8533 Toll Free: 1-866-543-9941
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Website: www.leg.state.nv.us
Southern Nevada Contact Information Nevada Legislature 555 E. Washington Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89101 Phone: 1-702-486-2626
Note: Information in this book was retrieved from the Nevada State Legislature Website, individual legislator websites, news articles, and in some cases direct communication with the legislators.
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Nevada State Assembly Elliot Anderson District 15 p. 21
Paul Anderson District 13 p. 19
Nelson Araujo District 3 p. 9
Teresa Benitez-Thompson District 27 p. 33
Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod District 34 p. 42
Chris Brooks District 10 p. 16
Irene Bustamante Adams District 42 p. 48
Maggie Carlton District 14 p. 20
Richard Carrillo District 18 p. 24
Lesley E. Cohen District 29 p. 35
Skip Daly District 31 p. 37
Olivia Diaz District 11 p. 17
Chris Edwards District 19 p. 25
John Ellison District 33 p. 39
Edgar Flores District 28 p. 34
Jason Frierson District 8 p. 14
Ozzie Fumo District 21 p. 27
John Hambrick District 2 p. 8
Ira Hansen District 32 p. 38
Sandra Jauregui District 41 p. 47 Amber Joiner District 24 p. 30
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Nevada State Assembly, continued Al Kramer District 40 p. 46
Lisa Krasner District 26 p. 32
Jim Marchant District 37 p. 41 Richard McArthur District 4 p. 10 William McCurdy II District 6 p. 12
Brittney Miller District 5 p. 11
Daniele Monroe-Moreno District 1 p. 7
Dina Neal District 7 p. 13
James Ohrenschall District 12 p. 18
James Oscarson District 36 p. 40
Keith Pickard District 22 p. 28
Ellen Spiegel District 20 p. 26
Michael Sprinkle District 30 p. 36
Heidi Swank District 16 p. 22
Tyrone Thompson District 17 p. 23
Robin Titus District 38 p. 44
Jill Tolles District 25 p. 31
Justin Watkins District 35 p. 43
Jim Wheeler District 39 p. 45
Melissa Woodbury District 23 p. 29 Steve Yeager District 9 p. 15
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Nevada State Senate Kelvin Atkinson District 4 p. 53
Yvanna D. Cancela District 10 p. 59
Nicole J. Cannizzaro District 6 P. 55
Mo Denis District 2 p. 51
Patricia Farley District 8 p. 57
Aaron Ford District 11 p. 60
Heidi S. Gansert District 15 p. 64
Pete Goicoechea District 19 p. 68
Don Gustavson District 14 p. 63
Scott Hammond District 18 p. 67
Joe Hardy District 12 p. 61 Becky Harris District 9 p. 58 Ben Kieckhefer District 16 p. 65
Mark Manendo District 21 p. 70
David R. Parks District 7 p. 56
Julie Ratti District 13 p. 62
Michael Roberson District 20 p. 69 Tick Segerblom District 3 p. 52 James Settelmeyer District 17 p. 66
Patricia “Pat” Spearman District 1 p. 50 Joyce Woodhouse District 5 p. 54
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Nevada State Assembly
6 Daniele Monroe-Moreno
State Assembly, District 1
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2017
5575 Simmons Street, No.154 North Las Vegas, NV 89031-9009
Phone: 775-684-8509 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-816-7922 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4117
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm
HIGHLIGHTS Retired Corrections Officer. Member and mentor at North Las Vegas Community Courts Program. Has three daughters, Candace, Cassandra, Celena. Enjoys spoiling her grandchildren, volunteering in her community, cooking, and organizing/planning events.
7 John Hambrick
State Assembly, District 2
Republican
Assembly Member since 2008
1930 Village Center Circle, Suite 3-419 Las Vegas, NV 89134-6245
Phone: 775-684-8827 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-242-8580 (Home); 702-499-6169 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3160
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Retired Investigator. Married to Nancy, with children Laura Sullivan and John. Affiliations: National Rifle Association, Clark County Republican Party, and Lions Club. Served on the Presidential Protection Detail of the United States Secret Service. Enjoys baseball, shooting, and volunteering.
8 Nelson Araujo
State Assembly, District 3
Assistant Majority Floor Leader
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2015
P.O. Box 295 Las Vegas, NV 89125-0295
Phone: 775-684-8599 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-900-2189 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3140
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm (Vice Chair) Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Senior Director of Collective Impact and Diversity at the United Way of Southern Nevada. Serves on the Board of Directors for the Financial Guidance Center, Nevada Gives, and National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. Proud son, brother, and uncle. Enjoys CrossFit training.
9 Richard McArthur
State Assembly, District 4
Republican
Assembly Member since 2008-2012 and 2017
4640 Panoramic Court Las Vegas, NV 89129-1617
Phone: 702-396-1065 (Wk); 775-684-8829 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-715-7181 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4121
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm
Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm
HIGHLIGHTS Special Agent FBI. Married to Trish with children Kimberly and Michele. U.S. Air Force Pilot from 1966-1972. Graduated from University of California Davis with B.A. in Economics. Enjoys dirt bike riding.
State Assembly, District 5
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2017
9030 West Sahara, No. 364 Las Vegas, NV 89117-5744
Phone: 702-518-0599 (Wk); 775-684-8833 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3131
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Clark County School District Educator. Received Masters of Public Administration form Oakland University and M.A. in Education from Sierra Nevada College. Enjoys traveling, sports, movies, and reading.
11 William McCurdy II
State Assembly, District 6
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2017
1117 Hart Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89106-2401
Phone: 775-684-8545 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-481-8139 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4112
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Organizer at Service Employees International Union. Has two children, William III and Charles. Committee Action Agency Board Member for Las Vegas Urban League. Born in Las Vegas, NV.
12 Dina Neal
State Assembly, District 7
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2011
3217 Brautigan Court North Las Vegas, NV 89032-6030
Phone: 775-684-8587 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-738-5870 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4109
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Government Affairs (Vice Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am Taxation (Chair) Tue/Thu 4:00pm
HIGHLIGHTS Contract Administrator and Adjunct Professor. Has two children, Alexandra and Tuwaski. Community Board Member of the Southern Nevada Health District, Teen Pregnancy Committee, 2011– Current. Affiliations: National Bar Association, Urban Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Enjoys reading, swimming, and education.
State Assembly, District 8
Speaker Designate
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2011-2014 & 2017
7925 West Russell Road, No. 400187 Las Vegas, NV 89113-8009
Phone: 775-684-8537 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-280-2981 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 1104
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Taxation Tue/Thu 4:00pm Ways and Means (Vice Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney. Married to Abbie, with two children. Affiliated with Nevada Black Officials Caucus, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Football Official for the Southern Nevada Officials Association. Enjoys fishing, traveling, weight lifting, and officiating youth sports.
14 Steve Yeager
State Assembly, District 9
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2017
10120 West Flamingo Road, Suite 4162 Las Vegas, NV 89147-8392
Phone: 775-684-8549 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-281-5938 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3127
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am (Vice Chair) Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Judiciary (Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Clark County Chief Deputy Public Defender. Married to Bita Yeager. Member of State Bar of Nevada, Clark County Bar Association, Howard D. McKibben American Inn of Court, and Hope for Prisoner Advisory Council. Received his B.A. in both History and Spanish from the University of Michigan and graduated Cum Laude from Cornell Law School where he received his J.D. Enjoys running, hiking, reading, writing, traveling.
15 Chris Brooks
State Assembly, District 10
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2017
3540 West Sahara, No. 188 Las Vegas, NV 89102-5816
Phone: 775-684-8541 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-682-1294 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4107
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Energy Consultant. Married to Michelle White, with three children Arielle, Alan, and Calvin. Member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, of the Board of Directors of Nevada Partners, and of he Board of Directors of Nevada Preservation Foundation.
16 Olivia Diaz
State Assembly, District 11
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2011
P.O. Box 365072 North Las Vegas, NV 89036-9072
Phone: 775-684-8553 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-501-8994 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3128
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Legislative Operation and Elections (Chair) Tue/Thu 1:30pm
Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Elementary School Teacher, English Language Learner Specialist. Married to Frank Alejandre, with children Danny, Frankie, and Xavier Carson. Member of Clark County Education Association, 2002-2010, and the Nevada Parent Teacher Association, 2005-2010. Enjoys jogging, hiking, travel, and movies.
State Assembly, District 12
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2007
P.O. Box 97741 Las Vegas, NV 89193-7741
Phone: 775-684-8819 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-432-6999 (Home); 702-523-4766 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3123
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Corrections, Parole, and Probation (Chair) Tue/Thu 8:00am Judiciary (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney. Founding member of Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society, UNLV Chapter. Received an Academic Merit Scholarship and was on the Dean's Honor List at William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV. Enjoys hiking, climbing, and skiing.
18 Paul Anderson
State Assembly, District 13
Minority Floor Leader
Republican
Assembly Member since 2013
7322 South Rainbow Boulevard, No. 51 Las Vegas, NV 89139-0400
Phone: 702-410-6645 (Wk); 775-684-8853 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3105
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Taxation Tue/Thu 4:00pm Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Owner of AndersonPC. Married to April, with children Jacob, Taylor, Jordan, and Joseph. Affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council, Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, Las Vegas Executive Association, North Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Enjoys cycling, outdoor sports, reading, and traveling with his family.
State Assembly, District 14
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2011
5540 East Cartwright Ave Las Vegas, NV 89110-3802
Phone: 702-236-5401 (Wk); 775-684-8597 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3133
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm Ways and Means (Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Community and Workforce Development, Great Basin Primary Care Association. Married to Merritt, with children M. Grace Gelzer and Lucy Carlton. Previously served in the Nevada Senate from 1999-2009. Affiliated with the Girls Scouts, The Women Legislators Lobby (WiLL), and the Las Vegas Interfaith Council. Enjoys gardening.
20 Elliot Anderson
State Assembly, District 15
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2011
3135 South Mojave Road, Unit 227 Las Vegas, NV 89121-8315
Phone: 775-684-8835 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-733-4073 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3125
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS 4 years in U.S. Marine Corps. Served as Nevada State Captain for VoteVets.org. B.A. in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude and J.D., Cum Laude from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Affiliated with the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Marine Corps League, Truman National Security Project and VoteVets.org. Enjoys running, basketball, and reading.
21 Heidi Swank
State Assembly, District 16
Assistant Majority Whip
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2013
546 Barbara Way Las Vegas, NV 89104-2858
Phone: 775-684-8595 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-371-6217 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3158
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm (Chair) Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Executive Director at Nevada Preservation Foundation. Married to Scott. Founder and chair of the Flamingo Club, an internationally recognized local neighborhood outreach group. Treasurer and Board Member of Friends of Gold Butte. Enjoys camping, hiking, and collecting mid century furniture.
22 Tyrone Thompson
State Assembly, District 17
Chief Deputy Majority Whip
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2013 (Appointed April 2013)
117 Fox Crossing Ave. North Las Vegas, NV 89084-5207
Phone: 775-684-8569 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-561-7976 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4114
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Education (Chair) Mon/Wed 3:15pm Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Public Administrator. Godfather to Rylan and Jace Witt. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), 1997 to Present. Enjoys community mediation, journaling, and volunteering.
23 Richard Carrillo
State Assembly, District 18
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2011
4819 Diza Court Las Vegas, NV 89122-7574
Phone: 775-684-8801 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-273-8786 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3119
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Transportation (Chair) Tue/Thu 3:15pm
HIGHLIGHTS Owner of Precision Air Services, Contractor, Refrigeration Instructor. Married to Annette Gunter, with daughter Heather and grandson Giovanni. Member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Las Vegas No. 1213 since 2009. Enjoys volunteering, golfing, classic cars, motorcycles, and auto-crossing.
24 Chris Edwards
State Assembly, District 19
Republican
Assembly Member since 2015
6088 Riflecrest Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89156-4778
Phone: 775-684-8857 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-715-4308 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3134
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Strategic Planning. United States Navy, 1987-Present (Active and Reserve). Affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus, Military Officers Association of America, and the National Rifle Association. Enjoys travel, discus throwing, racquetball, sports enthusiast.
25 Ellen Spiegel
State Assembly, District 20
Assistant Majority Whip
Democrat
Assembly Member 2008 and 2013-2017
2764 N Green Valley Pkwy, #327 Henderson, NV 89014-2120
Phone: 702-577-2167 (Wk); 775-684-8577 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3154
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Taxation Tue/Thu 4:00pm Transportation (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu 3:15pm Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Business Consultant. Married to Bill. Vice Chair of the Easter Seals Nevada and Member of Senior United, National Association of Jewish Legislators, Nevada Commission on Aging, Nevada Maternal and Child Health Advisory Board, Project GREEN: Friends of Pittman Wash, Steering Committee, and Cornell Club of Southern Nevada. Enjoys cooking, traveling, theater/art appreciation.
26 Ozzie Fumo
State Assembly, District 21
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2017
601 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89101-6623
Phone: 702-474-7554 (Wk); 775-684-8839 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-683-4806 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4118
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney. Married to Ellen Fumo, with five children Genevieve, Veronica, Gabriella, Scott, and Stephanie. Member of Nevada Attorneys for Criminal Justice, National Italian American Bar Association, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Enjoys spending time with his family, travel, and the occasional cigar.
State Assembly, District 22
Republican
Assembly Member since 2017
10120 South Eastern Avenue, Suite 140 Henderson, NV 89052-3953
Phone: 702-910-4300 (Wk); 775-684-8823 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4105
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Taxation Tue/Thu 4:00pm
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney and Real Estate Broker. Married to Margaret with seven children Lisa, Stetson, Dean, Rian, Bailey, Hayden, and Kathleen. Affiliated with Nevada Bar Association, Utah Bar Association, and Nevada Justice Association. Enjoys competitive shooting, reading, woodworking and finish carpentry, cooking, and his family
28 Melissa Woodbury
State Assembly, District 23
Minority Whip
Republican
Assembly Member since 2008
7322 South Rainbow Boulevard, No. 51 Las Vegas, NV 89139-0400
Phone: 702-721-0787 (Wk); 775-684-8503 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3159
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm
HIGHLIGHTS Elementary Teacher for the Clark County School District. Fluent in French and Spanish. Nevada state licenses in Special Education and General Education. Enjoys baseball, outdoor recreation, traveling, musical theater, and piano.
29 Amber Joiner
State Assembly, District 24
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2015
P.O. Box 9810 Reno, NV 89507-0810
Phone: 775-684-8559 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-338-6733 Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4113
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed 3:15pm Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Health and Human Services (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS University Adjunct Professor at the School of Social Work at the University of Nevada Reno. Married to Kyle with two children Eleanor and Stewart. Current Ph.D. Candidate for Public Policy and Public Administration at the University of Nevada, Reno. Enjoys walking, hiking, camping, and attending baseball games, concerts and musicals.
30 Jill Tolles
State Assembly, District 25
Republican
Assembly Member since 2017
4790 Caughlin Parkway, No. 180 Reno, NV 89519-0907
Phone: 775-815-4237 (Wk); 775-684-8837 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-815-4237 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4103
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Small Business Owner, Adjunct Professor at UNR and National Judicial College. Married to Par with two children. Co-Chair of the Task Force for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention, Board Member of Saint Albert the Catholic School, Member of National Association of State Judicial Educators, and Reno–Tahoe Chamber Commerce. Enjoys fly fishing and running.
31 Lisa Krasner
State Assembly, District 26
Republican
Assembly Member since 2017
59 Damonte Ranch Parkway, No. B-460 Reno, NV 89521-1907
Phone: 775-684-8848 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-420-8411 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3124
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Instructor in the Political Science Department at Truckee Meadows Community College. President of Reno Philharmonic Guild, Trustee of the Reno Philharmonic Board of Trustees, Vice President of P.T.A. at Hunsberger Elementary School, Member of P.T.O. Boosters at Galena High School, Judge for the Civics Competition We the People, and Chairman of the Junior League of Reno for the Advocacy and Legislative Committee. Married to Charles with two children. Enjoys reading.
32 Teresa Benitez-Thompson
State Assembly, District 27
Majority Floor Leader
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2011
P.O. Box 5730 Reno, NV 89513-5730
Phone: 775-684-8845 (leg. Bldg.); 775-247-7665 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 1102
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Taxation Tue/Thu 4:00pm Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Licensed Social Worker. Married to Jeff Thompson, with children Lillian, Eli, Sandra, and Truckee. Advisory Board Member of CitiCare, Teen Mentor for Alliance of Latinas Teen Action and Solidarity, and Member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Miss Nevada (Third Runner-Up to Miss America), 2002. Enjoys family, volunteering, and baking.
33 Edgar Flores
State Assembly, District 28
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2015
P.O Box 42302 Las Vegas, NV 89116-0302
Phone: 775-684-8583 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-308-0483 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4115
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Mon/Wed 3:15pm Government Affairs (Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am Taxation Tue/Thu 4:00pm
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney. Graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law. Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. Works with numerous youth programs helping students from underprivileged communities prepare for college.
34 Lesley E. Cohen
State Assembly, District 29
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2013-2014 & 2017
2657 Windmill Parkway, No. 415 Henderson, NV 89074-3384
Phone: 702-715-0772 (Wk); 775-684-8855 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3156
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm (Vice Chair) Taxation Tue/Thu 4:00pm
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney. Member of State Bar of Nevada Member Benefits and Services Committee, Clark County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee, U.S. District Court of Nevada and Utah, Volunteer at Clark County Legal Service, and Vice President of Greyhound Pet Adoption of Las Vegas. Enjoys yoga.
35 Michael Sprinkle
State Assembly, District 30
Majority Whip
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2013
P.O. Box 51202 Sparks, NV 89435-1202
Phone: 775-684-8841 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-742-5935 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3132
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Health and Human Services (Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Paramedic/Firefighter. Married to Kristi, with children Michael, Devin, and Austin. Vice Chair of the Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Member of the Nevada Coalition Against Sexual Abuse, and the International Association of Firefighters. Enjoys multiple sports, fishing, hiking, camping, reading, and theater.
36 Skip Daly
State Assembly, District 31
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2011-2014 & 2017
2180 4th Street Sparks, NV 89431-2201
Phone: 775-684-8563 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-359-0731 (Home); 775-722-6534 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4122
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Business Manager, Secretary, and Treasurer at Laborers’ Union Local 169, Reno. Married to Lisa, with two children Sara and Brian. Chair of the Board of Trustees of Northern Nevada Laborers (joint labor and management) pension, health and welfare, vacation plan, and training and apprenticeship trust funds and Board Member of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra. Enjoys travel, golf, hunting, and sports.
37 Ira Hansen
State Assembly, District 32
Republican
Assembly Member since 2011
68 Amigo Court Sparks, NV 89441-6213
Phone: 775-684-8851 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-221-2502 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4123
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Owner of Ira Hansen and Sons Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Married to Alexis Lloyd, with children Daniel, Rachel, Jacob, Sarah, Ian, Forrest, Mallory, and Larissa; and grandchildren Lily, London, Finnan, Ellie, Forrest, Emerson, Sawyer, Redd, Oliver, and Wyatt. Lifetime Member of Nevada Bighorns Unlimited. Enjoys Nevada history, reading, hunting/fishing, nature study, and camping.
38 John Ellison
State Assembly, District 33
Minority Whip Rural
Republican
Assembly Member since 2011
P.O. Box 683 Elko, NV 89803-0683
Phone: 775-684-8831 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-738-6284 (Home) 775-934-6611 (cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3116
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm
Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm
HIGHLIGHTS Electrical Contractor. Married to Cindy, with children Billy, Michelle, and Nicole. Served as President of the Elko County Board of Commissioners from 2002 to 2010. Enjoys flying, shooting, and spending time with family, grandchildren, and friends.
39 Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod
State Assembly, District 34
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2017
1608 Hills of Red Drive, No. 203 Las Vegas, NV 89128-8418
Phone: 775-684-8847 Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3129
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm
HIGHLIGHTS Director of New Business Development. Married to Danny Axelrod, with one daughter, Molly. Trustee of the Las Vegas Clark County Library District Board of Trustees, Board Member of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Nevada and Family-to-Family Connections Las Vegas.
State Assembly, District 35
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2017
10789 West Twain Avenue, Suite 100 Las Vegas, NV 89135-3029
Phone: 775-684-8573 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-812-0826 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4110
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney. Married to Marni Watkins with two daughters Adyson and Sydney. Arbitrator and Mediator at Nevada State Bar Fee Dispute Committee. Named Top 40 Litigation Lawyers Under 40 in Nevada by the American Society of Legal Advocates.
41 James Oscarson
State Assembly, District 36
Deputy Minority Floor Leader
Republican
Assembly Member since 2013
P.O. Box 1600 Pahrump, NV 89048-1600
Phone: 775-684-8805 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-513-7468 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3105
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Legislative Operations and Elections Tue/Thu 1:30pm Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Works in health care and marketing. Married to Rebecca, with children Jared, Joel, and Bren. Member of the Rotary Club of Pahrump Valley since 2004. Enjoys fishing, traveling, and exploring rural Nevada with his family.
42 Jim Marchant
State Assembly, District 37
Republican
Assembly Member since 2017
848 North Rainbow Boulevard, No. 464 Las Vegas, NV 89107-1103
Phone: 702-706-1815 (Wk); 775-684-8505 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4102
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Taxation Tue/Thu 4:00pm
HIGHLIGHTS Retired. Enjoys dirt bike riding. Small business owner. Founded the Internet Service Providers Association and help crafted legal protections for internet users.
43 Robin Titus
State Assembly, District 38
Republican
Assembly Member since 2015
P.O. Box 377 Wellington, NV 89444-0377
Phone: 775-684-8507 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-465-2587 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4111
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Health and Human Services Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Family Practice Physician. Married to Allen Veil, with children Jennifer and Buck, step- children Veronica, Erica, and Clint, and grandchildren Re- gan, Riley, Keegan, and Sophia. President of the Smith Valley Historical Society and current Past President of the Nevada Academy of Family Physicians. Enjoys hunting, fishing, exploring Nevada’s Ghost Towns, hiking, and running.
44 Jim Wheeler
State Assembly, District 39
Deputy Minority Floor Leader
Republican
Assembly Member since 2013
P.O. Box 2135 Minden, NV 89423-2135
Phone: 775-684-8843 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-546-3471 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3105
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am
Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm Transportation Tue/Thu 3:15pm
HIGHLIGHTS Retired CEO of Powerdyne Automotive Products. Has three children: Dana, Nick, and Charlee. Served in the U.S. Air Force, 1975-1977. Enjoys golf, horse reining, and automobile racing.
45 Al Kramer
State Assembly, District 40
Republican
Assembly Member since 2017
401 South Carson Street Carson City, NV 89701-4747
Phone: 775-684-8825 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-721-5865 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 3130
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Government Affairs Mon-Fri 8:00am Taxation Tue/Thu 4:00pm
HIGHLIGHTS Computer Programmer, Accountant, and Public Servant. Married to Candice with children Daniel, Alex., and Joy. U.S. Army from 1971-1975. Carson City Treasurer from 1994-2014. Scoutmaster at Boy Scouts of America. Enjoys hiking, fishing, gold panning, and problem solving.
State Assembly, District 41
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2017
7582 Las Vegas Boulevard South, No. 118 Las Vegas, NV 89123-1009
Phone: 775-684-8821 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-336-4348 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4104
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Corrections, Parole, and Probation Tue/Thu 8:00am Judiciary Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Housing/Real Estate. Speaker for Professionals and Youth Building a Commitment PAYBAC and Volunteer at Junior Achievement. Avid hiker and runner.
State Assembly, District 42
Speaker Pro Tempore
Democrat
Assembly Member since 2011
3800 Reflection Way Las Vegas, NV 89147-4442
Phone: 775-684-8803 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-542-3900 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 4108
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce and Labor (Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Taxation (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu 4:00pm Ways and Means Mon-Fri 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Consultant and Business Executive. Married to Brad, with children Olivia and Alaina. Affiliated with the Asian Chamber of Commerce, Latin Chamber of Commerce, Urban Chamber of Commerce, and the UNLV Alumni Association.
Distinguished Publishing, Distinguished Women in Nevada, 2014. Nevada's Women Legacy Honoree, 150 Years of Excellence, 2014. Enjoys reading, sports, and community service.
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Nevada State Senate
49 Patricia “Pat” Spearman
State Senate, District 1
Co-Majority Whip
Democrat
Senate Member since 2013
5575 Simmons St, Suite 1-174 North Las Vegas, NV 89031-9009
Phone: 702-706-5785 (Wk); 775-684-1424 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-706-5785 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2124
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce, Labor and Energy (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am
Education Tue/Thu 3:30pm
Health and Human Services (Chair) Mon/Wed 3:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Retired Soldier (U.S. Army Military Police Corp, 1977-2007) and Ordained Minister. Affiliated with the Fellowship of Affirming Ministries International and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Currently completing a Doctorate in Business Administration from Walden University. Enjoys playing and listening to music, reading, spending time with family, meeting people, and traveling.
50 Moises “Mo” Denis
State Senate, District 2
President pro Tempore
Democrat
Senate Member since 2011
3204 Osage Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89101-1838
Phone: 775-684-1431 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-657-6857 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2128
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education (Chair) Tue/Thu 3:30pm
Finance Mon-Fri 8:00am Judiciary Mon-Fri 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Computer Network Technician. Served in Assembly 2004-2010. Focus on education, consumer rights, and the economy. Married to Susan Cook, with children Diana Marie, Dustin Lee, Daniel Carlos, Denae Virgilia, and Dallin Moises. Enjoys music, theater, camping, reading, basketball, and volunteer work.
51 Tick Segerblom
State Senate, District 3
Democrat
Senate Member since 2013
701 E. Bridger Ave. #520 Las Vegas, NV 89101-5554
Phone: 702-388-9600 (Wk); 775-684-1422 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2132
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Tue/Thu 3:30pm
Judiciary (Chair) Mon-Fri 1:30pm Legislative Operations and Elections Mon/Wed 3:30pm (Vice Chair)
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney. Served in Assembly 2007-2012. Married to Sharon, with children Mary Clare, Eva, and Carl. Affiliated with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, Neon Museum, and the Clark County Historical Preservation Society. Third-generation Nevadan.
52 Kelvin Atkinson
State Senate, District 4
Assistant Majority Leader
Democrat
Senate Member since 2013
4165 Fuselier Drive North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Phone: 775-684-1429 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-457-9995 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 1224
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce, Labor, Energy (Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Mon/Wed 3:30pm Senate Parliamentary Rules and Procedures No regular meetings (Chair) Transportation (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Government Management Analyst. Served in Assembly 2003-2012. Has one daughter, Haley. Affiliated with Professionals and Youth Building A Commitment (PAYBAC), and the Alliance for Retired Americans. Enjoys reading, watching the Raiders and Lakers, studying politics, and traveling.
53 Joyce Woodhouse
State Senate, District 5
Co-Majority Whip
Democrat
Senate Member 2007-2009 & 2013-present
246 Garfield Drive Henderson, NV 89074-1027
Phone: 775-684-1457 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-896-1453 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2126
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu 3:30pm Finance (Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am Health and Human Services Mon/Wed 3:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Retired Teacher, Elementary School Principal, Program Administrator. Married to Al Wittenberg (Deceased). Chair of KidsVention, Treasurer of Voices in Voting/Kids Voting Southern Nevada and Co-Chair of Southern Nevada Education Consortium. Enjoys reading, golf, and volunteer work.
54 Nicole J. Cannizzaro
State Senate, District 6
Democrat
Senate Member since 2017
7901 Cocoa Beach Circle Las Vegas, NV 89128
Phone: 775-684-1400 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2143
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce, Labor and Energy Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Judiciary (Vice Chair) Mon-Fri 1:30pm Legislative Operations and Elections (Chair) Mon/Wed 3:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Deputy District Attorney. Affiliated with Clark County Prosecutors' Association, Emerge Nevada, and Beta Gamma Sigma Alumni Association. Nevada Business Magazine, Legal Elite, 15 Top Government Attorneys, 2012. Enjoys reading, CrossFit, playing with my three dogs, spending time with nieces and nephews.
55 David R. Parks
State Senate, District 7
Democrat
Senate Member 2008-Present
P.O. Box 71887 Las Vegas, NV 89170-1887
Phone: 775-684-6504 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-736-6929 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2125
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Finance (Vice Chair) Mon-Fri 8:00am Government Affairs (Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Revenue and Economic Development Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Consultant. Served in Assembly 1997-2008. Served in U.S. Air Force from 1967-1971. Member of the Board of Trustees for Aid for AIDS of Nevada, Inc., 1986-2010, Board of Directors for Nevada Homeless Alliance, and Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada.
State Senate, District 8
Nonpartisan
Senate Member since 2015
1930 Village Center Circle #3-619 Las Vegas, NV 89134
Phone: 702-370-6649 (Wk); 775-684-1445 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2145
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Revenue and Economic Development Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm Transportation Tue/Thu 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS President and owner of Southwest Specialties, Inc. and Kids Club Las Vegas. Mother of two daughters, Brooke and Jordan. Affiliated with the Rotary Freshman Club, Aid for AIDS of Nevada, Associated General Contractors, and Southern Nevada Home Builders Association.
57 Becky Harris
State Senate, District 9
Republican
Senate Member since 2015
P.O. Box 401146 Las Vegas, NV 89140
Phone: 775-684-1421 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-324-0404 (Cell) Email: becky,[email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2101
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Tue/Thu 3:30pm Finance Mon-Fri 8:00am Judiciary Mon-Fri 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney/Mediator. Mother of two; Sydney and Mallory. Affiliated with the Nevada Dispute Resolution Coalition. Member of the US Supreme Court Bar, State Bar of Nevada, and State Bar of Virginia. Enjoys hiking, traveling, and reading.
58 Yvanna D. Cancela
State Senate, District 10
Democrat
Senate Member since 2017
2807 Geary Place, #2506 Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 775-684-1427 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2127
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce, Labor, and Energy Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Natural Resources (Chair) Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Executive Director at Immigrant Workers Citizenship Project. Affiliated with the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada, Las Vegas Urban Debate League, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada. Born in Phoenix, AZ in 1987.
59 Aaron D. Ford
State Senate, District 11
Majority Leader
Democrat
Senate Member since 2013
P.O. Box 96003 Las Vegas, NV 89193-6003
Phone: 702-772-5544 (Wk); 775-684-6502 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 1222
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Finance Mon-Fri 8:00am Judiciary Mon-Fri 1:30pm Revenue and Economic Development Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm (Vice Chair)
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney. Married to Berna, with children Avery, Devin, Aaron II, and Alexander. Has served on the Board of Trustees of Olive Crest of Nevada since 2011. Enjoys traveling.
60 Joe Hardy
State Senate, District 12
Republican
Senate Member since 2011
P.O. Box 60306 Boulder City, NV 89006-0306
Phone: 775-684-1462 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-293-7506 (Home); 702-581-3066 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2158
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce, Labor and Energy Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Government Affairs Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Health and Human Services Mon/Wed 3:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Served in Assembly 2003-2010. Family Physician; Chief of Internal Medicine and Family Practice at St. Rose Dominican Hospital Henderson, Nevada. Married to Jill Sweningsen Hardy, with children Joseph Paul Jr., Nicole, Emily, Leah, Spencer, Dane, Jack, and Ryan; and with nineteen grandchildren. Major in the U.S. Air Force.
61 Julia Ratti
State Senate, District 13
Democrat
Senate Member since 2017
P.O. Box 4228 Sparks, NV 89432
Phone: 775-525-0359 (Wk); 775-684-1429 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2121
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Government Affairs Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Health and Human Services (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed 3:30pm Natural Resources Tue/Thu 1:30pm Revenue and Economic Development (Chair) Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm
Senate Parliamentary Rules and Proceedings No regular meetings (Vice Chair)
HIGHLIGHTS Founder of Human Services Network. Married to James Cavanaugh. Affiliated with Girl Scouts of the USA. Enjoys hiking, camping, restoring vintage Airstream trailers.
State Senate, District 14
Republican
Senate Member since 2011
P.O. Box 51601 Sparks, NV 89435-1601
Phone: 775-684-1480 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-722-1278 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2104
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Tue/Thu 3:30pm Judiciary Mon-Fri 1:30pm Transportation Tue/Thu 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Served in Nevada Assembly 1997-2004 and 2008-2010. Retired Professional Driver. Married to Cathy, with children Donald II, Kerry Saulnier, and Donna Stoller. Founding Chair of the Northern Nevada Teen Challenge. Enjoys model railroading and ballroom dancing.
63 Heidi S. Gansert
State Senate, District 15
Republican
Senate Member since 2017
316 California Ave., #519 Reno, NV 89509
Phone: 775-684-1400 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2103
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce, Labor and Energy Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Mon/Wed 3:30pm Revenue and Economic Development Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Board member of Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, Board member of Nevada Women’s Fund, Member of Children’s Cabinet Strategy Committee. Republican Caucus Policy Coordinator in 2016. Married to Guy, with four children. Enjoys cycling, running, swimming, triathlons, and travel.
64 Ben Kieckhefer
State Senate, District 16
Republican
Senate Member since 2011
10045 Goler Wash Court Reno, NV 89521-3029
Phone: 775-223-9618 (Wk); 775-684-1450 (Leg. Bldg.) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2156
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Finance Mon-Fri 8:00am Revenue and Economic Development Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Works in Communications. Married to April, with children Aspen, Austin, Lincoln, and Lucerne. Received a M.A. in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois, Springfield. Enjoys skiing, hunting, reading, baseball, and family.
65 James Settelmeyer
State Senate, District 17
Republican
Senate Member since 2011
2388 Highway 395 Minden, NV 89423-8923
Phone: 775-684-1470 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-450-6114 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2107
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Commerce, Labor and Energy Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00am Legislative Operations and Elections Mon/Wed 3:30pm Natural Resources Tue/Thu 1:30pm Senate Parliamentary Rules and Procedures No regular meetings
HIGHLIGHTS Served in Assembly 2007-2010. Agriculturalist. Married to Sherese, with two daughters. Enjoys reading.
66 Scott Hammond
State Senate, District 18
Republican
Senate Member since 2013
8408 Gracious Pine Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89143-4608
Phone: 775-684-1442 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-523-9055 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2102
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Education Tue/Thu 3:30pm Health and Human Services Mon/Wed 3:30pm Transportation Tue/Thu 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Teacher. Served in Assembly 2011-2012. Educator of the Year, Indian Springs High School, 2001- 2002. Founding Member of Somerset Academy of Las Vegas. Married to Tonya, with children Tomas, Olivia, Sofia, and Isabella. Received a M.A. in Political Science from UNLV in 1997.
State Senate, District 19
Republican
Senate Member since 2013
P.O. Box 97 Eureka, NV 89316-0097
Phone: 775-237-7383 (Wk); 775-684-1447 (Leg. Bldg.); 775-237-5300 (Home); 775-778-1620 (Cell) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2100
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Finance Mon-Fri 8:00am Government Affairs Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Natural Resources Tue/Thu 1:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Served in Assembly 2003-2012. Rancher. Married to Glady Tognoni, with children J.J. Goicoechea, D.V.M, and Jolene Goicoechea-Lema. Affiliated with the Eureka Volunteer Fire Department, and Nevada Cattlemen’s Association. Eureka County Commissioner for sixteen years.
State Senate, District 20
Republican
Senate Member since 2011
P.O. Box 530940 Henderson, NV 89053-0940
Phone: 775-684-1481 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-575-9112 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2160
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Judiciary Mon-Fri 1:30pm
Revenue and Economic Development Tue/Thu/Fri 3:30pm
HIGHLIGHTS Attorney. Married to Liberty Leavitt. Received his J.D. from the University of Kansas School of Law in 1996. UNLV Rebels and Kansas Jayhawks football and basketball fan. Has two dogs, Winston and Franklin.
69 Mark Manendo
State Senate, District 21
Democrat
Senate Member since 2011
4030 Beisner Street Las Vegas, NV 89122-4634
Phone: 775-684-6503 (Leg. Bldg.); 702-451-8654 (Home) Email: [email protected]
Legislative Office: Room 2129
Standing Committees Meeting Times
Government Affairs (Vice Chair) Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30pm Natural Resources (Vice Chair) Tue/Thu 1:30pm Transportation (Chair) Tue/Thu 8:00am
HIGHLIGHTS Assistant Director of Client Services, Collision Authority. Served in Assembly 1995-2010. Co-founder of the Southeast Valley Coalition of Concerned Citizens. Honorary Board Member for the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. Enjoys volunteer activities, basketball, music, and theater.
70 Legislative Committees Assembly Standing Committees
Commerce and Labor: Mon/Wed/Fri at 1:30pm in Rm 4100 Corrections, Parole, an Probation: Tue/Thu at 8:00am in Rm 3142 Education: Mon/Wed at 3:15pm in Rm 3142 Government Affairs: Mon-Fri at 8:00am in Rm 3143 Health and Human Services: Mon/Wed/Fri at 1:30pm in Rm 3138 Judiciary: Mon/Wed/Fri at 8:00am in Rm 3138 Legislative Operations & Elections: Tue/Thu at 1:30pm in Rm 3142 Natural Resources, Agriculture, & Mining: Tue/Thu 1:30pm Rm 3138 Taxation: Tue/Thu at 4:00pm in Rm 4100 Transportation: Tue/Thu at 3:15pm in Rm 3143 Ways and Means: Mon-Fri at 8:00am in Rm 3137 Senate Standing Committees Commerce and Labor: Mon/Wed/Fri at 8:00am in Rm 2135 Education:Tue/Thu at 3:30pm in Rm 2149 Finance: Mon-Fri at 8:00am in Rm 2134 Government Affairs: Mon/Wed/Fri at 1:30pm in Room 2135 Health and Human Services: Mon/Wed at 3:30pm in Room 2149 Judiciary: Mon-Fri at 1:30pm in Room 2134 Legislative Operations & Elections: Mon/Wed at 3:30pm Rm 2144 Natural Resources: Tue/Thu at 1:30pm in Rm 2144 Revenue & Economic Development: Tue/Thu/Fri at 3:30pm Rm 1214 Senate Parliamentary Rules & Procedures: No regular meetings. Transportation: Tue/Thu at 8:00 am in Rm 2135 2017 LEGISLATIVE SESSION 120 Calendar February 6 Start of Session May 19 Committee Passage (Second House) March 20 Legislator’s Bill Introductions May 26 Second House Passage April 14 Committee Passage (First House) June 5 Session Ends April 25 First House Passage
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This guide was prepared as a joint project by the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy at UNLV and the Children’s Advocacy Alliance.
Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89145—3030 702-895-1040 http://nic.unlv.edu
Children’s Advocacy Alliance 5258 S. Eastern Ave. #151 3500 Lakeside Ct. #209 Las Vegas, NV 89119 Reno, NV 89509 702-228-1869 www.caanv.org
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