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Your Guide to the 78th Legislative Session

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DESIGN & LAYOUTRob Fair

TABLE OF CONTENTS*CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERSBrian Sandoval 5Mark Hutchison 5Dan Schwartz 5Adam Laxalt 5Ron Knecht 5Barbara Cegavske 5

SENATEKelvin Atkinson 7Greg Brower 7Mo Denis 7Patricia Farley 8Aaron Ford 8Pete Goicoechea 8Don Gustavson 8Scott Hammond 8Joe Hardy 8Becky Harris 9Ben Kieckhefer 9Ruben Kihuen 9Mark Lipparelli 9Mark Manendo 9David Parks 9Michael Roberson 10Tick Segerblom 10James Settelmeyer 10Debbie Smith 10Pat Spearman 10Joyce Woodhouse 10

ASSEMBLYElliot Anderson 17Paul Anderson 17Nelson Araujo 17Derek Armstrong 17Teresa Benitez-Thompson 17

Irene Bustamante Adams 17Maggie Carlton 18Richard Carrillo 18Olivia Diaz 18Jill Dickman 18Victoria Dooling 18Chris Edwards 18John Ellison 19Michele Fiore 19Edgar Flores 19David Gardner 19John Hambrick 19Ira Hansen 19Pat Hickey 20Amber Joiner 20Brent Jones 20Marilyn Kirkpatrick 20Randy Kirner 20John Moore 20Harvey Munford 21Dina Neal 21Erven Nelson 21James Ohrenschall 21P.K. O’Neill 21James Oscarson 21Victoria Seaman 22Shelly Shelton 22Stephen Silberkraus 22Ellen Spiegel 22Michael Sprinkle 22Lynn Stewart 22Heidi Swank 23Tyrone Thompson 23Robin Titus 23Glenn Trowbridge 23Jim Wheeler 23Melissa Woodbury 23

INSIDENevada Legislative Website 4Senate Leadership & Committees 6Legislative Counsel Bureau 11Map of Nevada Senatorial Districts 12Map of State Assembly Districts 14Map of Las Vegas Assembly Districts 15Assembly Leadership & Committees 16Legislative Building Maps 24Bills & Resolutions 26How to Read a Bill 26How to Read a Fiscal Note 27How a Bill Becomes a Law 28How to Lobby at the Nevada State Legislature 30

*Information in this guide is subject to change. Biography information was current as of January 21 on the Legislative Counsel Bureau’s website.


CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERSFOLLOW THE LEGISLATURE ONLINE The award-winning Nevada Legislative website, www.leg.state.nv.us, is a compendium of information about not only the Nevada Legislature but the 2015 session including a complete list of bill drafts and pre-fi led bills, state statutes and regulations, court rules and even Nevada city charters. In addition to information on the current legislative session, the website, under “Session Info” on the left side, lets you look back as far as the 1985 session. The list of meeting agendas is updated daily and live video of nearly all committee and other meetings is available on the website. Detailed information about all legislators including contact information, committee assignments and the legislation they have proposed this session also is on the site. The Nevada Electronic Legislative Information System (NELIS) has been greatly improved — made much more user friendly this session. NELIS is designed to make reports, exhibits, testimony and presentations available to not only lawmakers but the press and public electronically. NELIS was rolled out in the 2011 Legislative session but, before that, people had to actually attend the committee meetings to get the reports and other backup information.

Now even documents prepared by non-governmental witnesses and advocates are available there if they provide the materials to the committee secretaries. Budget information can be searched by budget account, department or function. Viewers can also search for reports and other data by committee and check not only the meeting schedule but the status of bills in each Senate and Assembly Committee. NELIS also allows a search for di� erent legislation either by name as well as text within a proposed piece of legislation. Bills also can be searched by sponsor. NELIS can be accessed from the main legislative webpage. The link is on the right hand side of the home page. This year, viewers can also view a meeting live without leaving NELIS and create quick links within pages to simplify navigation through the system. People can create a tab that lets them view all the exhibits related to a bill or budget without going to each individual meeting. LCB also o� ers a Personalized Legislative Tracking (PLT) system to let individuals receive notifi cations on bills, drafts and budgets of interest. Individuals can track up to 10 bills, drafts or budgets for free in the PLT system. There are fees for tracking more than that up to an unlimited subscription for $600. The system provides notifi cation of hearings and a daily status report on the items you choose to track. The system can also be tracked on smart phones, pads and other devices and LCB o« cials say it will be continually be refi ned and enhanced as more functionality is added. On the “Who’s my legislator/what’s my district” link on the legislative home page, people can start by entering their address, and the computer will list your representatives. Finally, those interested in searching for legislation dealing with a specifi c issue can do so and there is also a link that lets viewers share their opinion on pieces of legislation.

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CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERSBRIAN SANDOVALO� ce: GovernorParty: RepublicanO� ce Phone: 775-684-5670Address: 101 S. Carson St.Public Service: Two terms Nevada Assembly, member and chairman Nevada Gaming Commission, at-large member Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board, Nevada Attorney General, U.S. District Court Judge, elected governor 2011.Occupation: Lawyer DOB: August 1963Education: BA University of Nevada Reno, law degree

Ohio State University Moritz College of LawFamily: Wife Kathleen, children James, Maddy, MarisaHobbies/Special Interests: Basketball, antique collecting, history, reading, running, traveling.Personal and professional achievements: 2004 “Most Infl uential Hispanic in the U.S. Award,” the 2004 University of Nevada “Alumnus of the Year Award,” and the “Excellence in Leadership Award” from the Latino Coalition in 2010; Leadership Reno Sparks 2013 “Distinguished Alumni” award; 2013 Las Vegas Area Council “Good Scout” award: Las Vegas International Press Association “Maximum Hispanic Pride” award; Chair, Education Commission of the States; 2014 Chair Western Governors Association; Chair, Education and Workforce Development Committee for the National Governors Association; Member, Council of Governors.

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O� ce: Lieutenant GovernorParty: RepublicanO� ce Phone: 775-684-7111Address: 101 N. Carson St. Occupation: LawyerDOB: 1963Education: UNLV B.S., J.D. Brigham Young UniversityFamily: Wife Cary, children Whitney, Canton, Kelsey, Weston, Logan and Sophie

Hobbies/Special Interests: Writing, reading, running, hikingPersonal and professional achievements: Past president federal bar association, chairman Nevada Commission on Ethics, Executive Board Boy Scouts of America Las Vegas Area Council, Eagle Scout.

O� ce: TreasurerParty: RepublicanO� ce Phone: 775-684-5600Address: 101 S. Carson St.Occupation: Businessman, lawyerDOB: July 1950Education: AB Princeton 2972, MBA Columbia 1978, JD Boston University Family: Wife Yanan, daughters Allison and Dana

Hobbies/Special Interests: Sports, reading, writing, travelPersonal and professional achievements: Author of “The Future of Finance, Principles of the American Republic,” board member Jewish Federation of Las Vegas, state fi nance chairman Nevada Republican Party, publisher of Policy Today, publisher and CEO AVCJ Ltd., CEO Qiosk.com.

O� ce: Attorney GeneralParty: RepublicanO� ce Phone: 775-684-1100Address: 100 N. Carson St.Occupation: LawyerDOB: August 1978Education: Georgetown University Law CenterFamily: Wife Jaime, daughter Sophia

Hobbies/Special Interests: Board member Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, co-founded the Saint Thomas More Society of Nevada, advisory board of the Basque Studies Program, UNRPersonal and professional achievements: U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General Corps, professor at U.S. Naval Academy, special adviser to the undersecretary of state for Arms Control and International Security, Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal.

O� ce: ControllerParty: RepublicanO� ce Phone: 775-684-5777Address: 101 N. Carson St.Public Service: Nevada Assembly 2002-2004, member Nevada Board of Regents 2006-2014, Senior Economist Nevada Public Utilities Commission 2001-2012, economist California Energy and Public Utilities Commissions 1978-1986, research engineer University of Illinois, Assistant City Engineer Urbana, Illinois 1972-1973

Occupation: Economist, CA registered professional mechanical engineer, law school graduateDOB: May 1949Education: M.S. Engineering, J.D. University of San Francisco School of Law, B.A. Mathematics University of Illinois.Family: Wife Kathy, daughter KarynHobbies/Special Interests: Athletics, outdoor activities, performing arts, collector of baseball cards.Personal and professional achievements: Court Appointed Special Advocates for children (CASA), member Carson City Navy League, member Western Economics Association, consultant in economic, technical, legal matters.

O� ce: Secretary of StateParty: RepublicanO� ce Phone: 775-684-5708Address: 101 N. Carson St.Public Service: Assembly 1997-2002, Senate 2004-2014, member Interim Finance Committee 1997-2006, Secretary of State 2014Occupation: Public relations and fundraising, Horizon Center for Children and Families. DOB: August 1951

Education: Attended Clark County Community College, Las VegasFamily: Husband Tim, children Adam and BretHobbies/Special Interests: Travel, reading, art, photography, cookingPersonal and professional achievements: Franchise owner 7-Eleven, Vice Chairman Education Commission of the States 2000-2001, American Legislative Exchange Council Education Task Force, board member Opportunity Village, state director Women in Government, member and former president Parents Active for Vision Education.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Legislative website:

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Nevada Department of Administration

Budget Division: http://budget.nv.gov

Transparent Government:

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SENATE LEADERSHIP & COMMITTEESMAJORITY FLOOR LEADER: Michael Roberson, R-Las VegasPRESIDENT OF THE SENATE: Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison, R-Las VegasPRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE: Joe Hardy, R-Boulder CityASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER: Ben Kieckhefer, R-RenoMAJORITY WHIPS: James Settelmeyer, R-Gardnerville, Scott Hammond, R-Las VegasMINORITY FLOOR LEADER: Aaron Ford, D-Las VegasASSISTANT MINORITY FLOOR LEADER: Debbie Smith, D-Sparks

FINANCEWhere: Room 2134; When: 8 a.m., Monday-FridayChairman: Ben Kieckhefer, R-Reno Members: Vice Chairman Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas, Pete Goicoechea, R-Eureka, Mark Lipparelli, R-Las Vegas, David Parks, D-Las Vegas, Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, Joyce Woodhouse, D-Henderson.

COMMERCE, LABOR & ENERGYWhere: Room 2135; When: 8 a.m., Monday, Wednesday, FridayChairman: James Settelmeyer, R-Gardnerville Members: Vice Chairman Patricia Farley, R, Las Vegas, Joe hardy, R-Boulder City, Becky Harris, R-Las Vegas, Kelvin Atkinson, D-Las Vegas, Mark Manendo, D-Las Vegas, Pat Spearman, D-North Las Vegas.

TRANSPORTATIONWhere: Room 2135; When: 8 a.m., Tuesday, ThursdayChairman: Scott Hammond, R-Las Vegas Members: Vice Chairman Don Gustavson, R-Sparks, Patricia Farley, R-Las Vegas, Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas, Mark Manendo, D-Las Vegas.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSWhere: Room 2135; When: 1:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, FridayChairman: Pete Goicoechea, R-Eureka Members: Vice Chairman Joe Hardy, R-Boulder City, Mark Lipparelli, R-Las Vegas, Kelvin Atkinson, D-Las Vegas, David Parks, D-Las Vegas.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESWhere: Room 2149; When: 3:30 p.m., Monday, WednesdayChairman: Joe Hardy, R-Boulder City Members: Ben Kieckhefer, R-Reno, Mark Lipparelli, R-Las Vegas, Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, Joyce Woodhouse, D-Henderson.

JUDICIARYWhere: Room 2149; When: 1 p.m., Monday-FridayChairman: Greg Brower, R-Reno Members: Vice Chairman Becky Harris, R-Las Vegas, Scott Hammond, R-Las Vegas, Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas, Aaron Ford, D-Las Vegas, Ruben Kihuen, D-Las Vegas, Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas.

NATURAL RESOURCESWhere: Room 2144; When: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, ThursdayChairman: Don Gustavson, R-Sparks Members: Pete Goicoechea, R-Eureka, James Settelmeyer, R-Gardnerville, Debbie Smith, D-Sparks, Mark Manendo, D-Las Vegas.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS AND ELECTIONSWhere: Room 2144; When: 3:30 p.m., Monday, WednesdayChairman: Patricia Farley, R-Las Vegas Members: Vice Chairman James Settelmeyer, R-Gardnerville, Greg Brower, R-Reno, Kelvin Atkinson, D-Las Vegas, Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas.

EDUCATIONWhere: Room 2149; When: 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, FridayChairman: Becky Harris, R-Las Vegas Members: Vice Chairman Scott Hammond, R-Las Vegas, Don Gustavson, R-Sparks, Mark Lipparelli, R-Las Vegas, Mo Denis, D-Las Vegas, Tick Segerblom, D-Las Vegas, Joyce Woodhouse, D-Henderson.

REVENUE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTWhere: Room 2134; When: 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday, FridayChairman: Michael Roberson, R-Las Vegas Members: Vice Chairman Greg Brower, R-Reno, Joe Hardy, R-Boulder City, Ben Kieckhefer, R-Reno, Aaron Ford, D-Las Vegas, Ruben Kihuen, D-Las Vegas, Pat Spearman, D-Las Vegas.

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$50 minimim order for delivery.NEVADA SENATEKELVIN ATKINSONO� ce: District 4, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2158Legislative phone: 775-684-1429Home phone: 702-457-9995Address: 4120 Birchmont St., Las Vegas, NV 89130Email: [email protected] assignments: Co-Minority Whip, Member of Commerce, Labor and Energy, Government A� airs, Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2003-2012, Senior Chief Deputy Whip, 2011-2012, Co-Minority

Whip, 2015, Nevada Senate, 2013 -PresentOccupation: Government management analystDOB: 1969Education: Howard University, University of Nevada, Las VegasFamily: Children: Haley

GREG BROWERO� ce: District 15, WashoeParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2129Legislative phone: 775-684-1419Work phone: 775-785-5410Address: 4790 Caughlin Parkway No. 170, Reno, NV 89517-0907Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Judiciary, vice chair of Revenue and Economic Development, member of Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 1999-2002,

Minority Whip, 2001-2002, Nevada Senate, 2011 - Present

Occupation: Attorney at lawDOB: 1964Education: University of California, Berkeley, A.B., George Washington University, J.D. Family: Spouse: Loren, children: Hayley and Kaitlin.

MOISES (MO) DENISO� ce: District 2, ClarkParty: DemocratO� ce: 2104Legislative phone: 775-684-1431Home phone: 702-657-6857Address: 3204 Osage Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101-1838Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education, TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2004-2010, Assistant Majority Whip, 2011-2012, Majority Floor

Leader, 2013-2014, Nevada Senate, 2011 - PresentOccupation: Computer network technicianDOB: 1961Education: Brigham Young University, B.A. musicFamily: Spouse: Susan Cook, children: Diana Marie (Gale), Dustin Lee, Daniel Carlos, Denae Virgilia, Dallin Moises


PATRICIA FARLEYO� ce: District 8, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2121Legislative phone: 775-684-1445 Work phone: 702-335-4794 Address: 1930 Village Center Circle #3-619Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Operations and Elections, vice chair of Labor and Energy, member of TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 2015Occupation: Construction

DOB: 1974Education: University of Arizona, B.S.Family: Children: Brooke, Jordan

AARON D. FORDO� ce: District 11, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2160Legislative phone: 775-684-6502Work phone: 702-772-5544Address: PO Box 96003, Las Vegas, NV 8993-6003Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Judiciary and Revenue and Economic DevelopmentLegislative service: Nevada Senate 2013 – Present, Assistant Majority Whip, 2013-2014, Minority Leader, 2015

Occupation: AttorneyDOB: 1972Education: Texas A&M University, B.A., George Washington University, M.A., Ohio State University, M.A., J.D., Ph.DFamily: Spouse: Berna, children: Avery, Devin, Aaron II, Alexander

PETE GOICOECHEAO� ce: District 19, Clark (Part), Elko, Eureka, Lincoln, Nye (Part), White PineParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2128Legislative phone: 775-684-1447Home phone: 775-237-5300Address: PO Box 97, Eureka, NV, 89316-0097Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Government A� airs, vice chair of Natural Resources, member of Finance. Legislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2003-2012,

Minority Whip, 2007-2010, Minority Floor Leader, 2011-2012, Nevada Senate, 2013 - PresentOccupation: RancherDOB: 1949Education: Utah State UniversityFamily: Spouse: Glady Tognoni, children: J.J. Goicoechea, D.V.M., Jolene Goicoechea-Lema

DONALD G. (DON) GUSTAVSONO� ce: District 14, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Mineral, Nye (Part), Pershing, Washoe (Part)Party: RepublicanO� ce: 2126Legislative phone: 775-684-1480Cell phone: 775-722-1278Address: PO Box 51601, Sparks, NV, 89435-1601Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Natural Resources, vice chair of Transportation, member of EducationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly 1997-2004

and 2008-2010, Nevada Senate, 2011 -PresentOccupation: Retired professional driverDOB: 1943Education: Santa Monica Junior College, Western Nevada College Family: Spouse: Cathy, children: Donald, Kerry, Donna

SCOTT HAMMONDO� ce: District 18, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2124 Legislative phone: 775-684-1442Home phone: 702-523-9055Address: 8408 Gracious Pine Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89143-4608Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Transportation, vice chair Education, member of JudiciaryLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2012, Co-Majority Whip, 2015,

Nevada Senate 2013 -PresentOccupation: TeacherDOB: 1966Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas B.A., M.A.Family: Spouse: Tonya, children: Tomas, Olivia, Sofi a, Isabella

JOSEPH P. (JOE) HARDYO� ce: District 12, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2132Legislative phone: 775-684-1462Home phone: 702-293-7506Address: PO Box 60306, Boulder City, NV 89006-0306Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Health and Human Services, vice chair of Government A� airs, member of Labor and Energy and Revenue and Economic Development

Legislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2003-2010, Minority Whip, 2007, Nevada Senate, 2011 –Present, Minority Whip, 2013-2014, President Pro Tempore, 2015Occupation: Associate ProfessorDOB: 1949Education: University of Nevada, Reno, B.S., Washington University in St. Louis, M.D.Family: Spouse: Jill Sweningsen Hardy, children: Joseph Paul Jr., Nicole, Emily, Leah, Spencer, Dane, Jack, Ryan

O� ce: District 9, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2143Legislative phone: 775-684-1421Home phone: 702-324-0404Address: PO Box 401146, Las Vegas, NV 89140Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Education; vice chair of Judiciary and member of Commerce, Labor and EnergyLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 2015

Occupation: AttorneyDOB: 1968Education: Brigham Young University, B.A., J.D.; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.A.Family: Spouse: Garth Harris; children: Sydney, Mallory

O� ce: District 10, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2107Legislative phone: 775-684-1427Home phone: 702-274-1707Address: PO Box 427, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0427Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Judiciary and Revenue and Economic Development Legislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2007-2010; Nevada Senate, 2011 –Present; Majority Whip, 2013-2014; Co-Minority Whip, 2015

DOB: 1980Education: University of Nevada Las Vegas, B.S.; University of Oklahoma, M.A.

O� ce: District 21, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2103Legislative phone: 775-684-6503Home phone: 702-451-8654Address: 4030 Beisner St., Las Vegas, NV 89122-4634Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce, Labor and Energy; Natural Resources and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 1995-2010;

Assistant Majority Whip, 2001-2002; Nevada Senate, 2011 -PresentOccupation: Assistant director of client servicesDOB: 1966Education: Clark County Community College, A.S., A.A.; University of Virginia

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AARON D. FORDO� ce: District 11, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2160Legislative phone: 775-684-6502Work phone: 702-772-5544Address: PO Box 96003, Las Vegas, NV 8993-6003Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Judiciary and Revenue and Economic DevelopmentLegislative service: Nevada Senate 2013 – Present, Assistant Majority Whip, 2013-2014, Minority Leader, 2015

Occupation: AttorneyDOB: 1972Education: Texas A&M University, B.A., George Washington University, M.A., Ohio State University, M.A., J.D., Ph.DFamily: Spouse: Berna, children: Avery, Devin, Aaron II, Alexander

DONALD G. (DON) GUSTAVSONO� ce: District 14, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Mineral, Nye (Part), Pershing, Washoe (Part)Party: RepublicanO� ce: 2126Legislative phone: 775-684-1480Cell phone: 775-722-1278Address: PO Box 51601, Sparks, NV, 89435-1601Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Natural Resources, vice chair of Transportation, member of EducationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly 1997-2004

and 2008-2010, Nevada Senate, 2011 -PresentOccupation: Retired professional driverDOB: 1943Education: Santa Monica Junior College, Western Nevada College Family: Spouse: Cathy, children: Donald, Kerry, Donna

JOSEPH P. (JOE) HARDYO� ce: District 12, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2132Legislative phone: 775-684-1462Home phone: 702-293-7506Address: PO Box 60306, Boulder City, NV 89006-0306Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Health and Human Services, vice chair of Government A� airs, member of Labor and Energy and Revenue and Economic Development

Legislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2003-2010, Minority Whip, 2007, Nevada Senate, 2011 –Present, Minority Whip, 2013-2014, President Pro Tempore, 2015Occupation: Associate ProfessorDOB: 1949Education: University of Nevada, Reno, B.S., Washington University in St. Louis, M.D.Family: Spouse: Jill Sweningsen Hardy, children: Joseph Paul Jr., Nicole, Emily, Leah, Spencer, Dane, Jack, Ryan

BECKY HARRISO� ce: District 9, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2143Legislative phone: 775-684-1421Home phone: 702-324-0404Address: PO Box 401146, Las Vegas, NV 89140Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Education; vice chair of Judiciary and member of Commerce, Labor and EnergyLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 2015

Occupation: AttorneyDOB: 1968Education: Brigham Young University, B.A., J.D.; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.A.Family: Spouse: Garth Harris; children: Sydney, Mallory

BEN KIECKHEFERO� ce: District 16, Carson City, WashoeParty: RepublicanO� ce: 1224Legislative phone: 775-684-1450Home phone: 775-223-9618Address: 10045 Goler Wash Court, Reno, NV 89521-3029Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Finance; vice chair of Health and Human Services; member of Revenue and Economic DevelopmentLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 2011 –Present;

Assistant Minority Floor Leader, 2013-2014; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 2015Occupation: CommunicationsDOB: 1977Education: DePaul University, B.A.; University of Illinois, M.A.Family: Spouse: April; children: Aspen, Austin, Lincoln, Lucerne

RUBEN J. KIHUENO� ce: District 10, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2107Legislative phone: 775-684-1427Home phone: 702-274-1707Address: PO Box 427, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0427Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Judiciary and Revenue and Economic Development Legislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2007-2010; Nevada Senate, 2011 –Present; Majority Whip, 2013-2014; Co-Minority Whip, 2015

DOB: 1980Education: University of Nevada Las Vegas, B.S.; University of Oklahoma, M.A.

MARK LIPPARELLIO� ce: District 6, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2127Legislative phone: 775-684-1475Home phone: 775-684-1400Address: 401 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education, Finance, Government A� airs and Health and Human ServicesLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 2015

MARK A. MANENDOO� ce: District 21, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2103Legislative phone: 775-684-6503Home phone: 702-451-8654Address: 4030 Beisner St., Las Vegas, NV 89122-4634Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce, Labor and Energy; Natural Resources and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 1995-2010;

Assistant Majority Whip, 2001-2002; Nevada Senate, 2011 -PresentOccupation: Assistant director of client servicesDOB: 1966Education: Clark County Community College, A.S., A.A.; University of Virginia

DAVID R. PARKSO� ce: District 7, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2100Legislative phone: 775-684-6504Home phone: 702-736-6929Address: PO Box 71887, Las Vegas, NV 89170-1887Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Finance and Government A� airsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 1997-2008; Assistant Majority Whip, 1999-2000; Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 2001-2002; Nevada Senate,

2008 –Present; President Pro Tempore, 2013-2014Occupation: ConsultantDOB: 1943Education: University of New Hampshire, B.S.; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.B.A.

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MICHAEL ROBERSONO� ce: District 20, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 1222Legislative phone: 775-684-1481Home phone: 702-612-6929Address: PO Box 530940, Henderson, NV 89053-0940Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Revenue and Economic Development; vice chair of Finance and member of JudiciaryLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 2011 –Present;

Minority Floor Leader, 2013-2014; Majority Floor Leader, 2015Occupation: AttorneyDOB: 1970Education: University of Kansas, B.G.S.; University of Kansas School of Law, J.D.Family: Spouse: Liberty Leavitt

TICK SEGERBLOMO� ce: District 3, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2145Legislative phone: 775-684-1422Home phone: 702-388-9600Address: 700 South Third St., Las Vegas, NV 89101-6703Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Judiciary and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2007-2012; Nevada Senate, 2013 -Present

Occupation: LawyerDOB: 1948Education: Pomona College, B.A.; University of Denver, J.D.Family: Spouse: Sharon; children: Mary Clare, Eva, Carl

JAMES A. SETTELMEYERO� ce: District 17, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, StoreyParty: RepublicanO� ce: 2125Legislative phone: 775-684-1470Home phone: 775-450-6114Address: 2388 Highway 395, Minden, NV 89423-8923Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Commerce, Labor and Energy; vice chair of Legislative Operations and Elections and member of Natural ResourcesLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2007-2010;

Minority Whip, 2011-2012; Nevada Senate, 2011 –Present; Co-Majority Whip, 2015Occupation: AgriculturalistDOB: 1971Education: California Polytechnic State UniversityFamily: Spouse: Sherese

DEBBIE SMITHO� ce: District 13, WashoeParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2160Legislative phone: 775-684-1433Home phone: 775-331-9064Address: 1285 Baring Blvd., #402, Sparks, NV 89434Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Finance; Health and Human Services and Natural ResourcesLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2001-2002 and 2004-2011; Assistant Majority Whip, 2007-2010; Speaker Pro Tempore, 2011-2012; Assistant Majority

Floor Leader, 2013-2014; Nevada Senate, 2013 –Present; Assistant Minority Floor Leader, 2015Occupation: RetiredDOB: 1956Family: Spouse: Greg Smith; children: Olivia, Ian, Erin

PAT SPEARMANO� ce: District 1, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2102Legislative phone: 775-684-1424Home phone: 702-706-5785Address: 5575 Simmons St., Suite 1-174, North Las Vegas, NV 89031-9009Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce, Labor and Energy and Revenue and Economic DevelopmentLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 2013 -Present

Occupation: Retired soldier; ordained ministerDOB: 1955Education: Norfolk State University, B.S.; Seminary of the Southwest, Master of Divinity; Military Police O« cer Basic and Advance Course; Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, Certifi ed Equal Opportunity Manager; Walden University, Doctor of Business Administration

JOYCE WOODHOUSEO� ce: District 5, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2101Legislative phone: 775-684-1457Home phone: 702-896-1453Address: 246 Garfi eld Drive, Henderson, NV 89074-1027Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Finance; and Health and Human ServicesLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 2007-2009 and 2013 -Present

Occupation: TeacherDOB: 1944Education: Carroll College, B.A.; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.A.Family: Spouse: Al Wittenberg (deceased)

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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU The Legislative Counsel Bureau was created in 1945 when lawmakers decided they needed help getting the information necessary to understand and act on requests by the governor and state agencies. For most of its history, it had only a few employees but that changed in the 1970s when legislative sta� s around the country expanded dramatically so that lawmakers no longer had to rely on the attorney general, the governor’s o« ce or executive branch agencies for data and analysis. Nevada’s LCB now has about 300 permanent employees.Unlike some states where each house and each party has its own sta� , LCB is non-partisan, providing research, assistance and analysis to all members of the Legislature. LCB is divided into fi ve divisions: Administration, Audit, Legal, Research and Fiscal Analysis. The state printing o« ce is tied to the Legal Division, historically its biggest customer. Only in Fiscal Analysis is any division made between the two houses with Cindy Jones designated as Assembly Fiscal Analyst and Mark Krmpotic as Senate Fiscal Analyst. But below them, the analysts assigned to di� erent agencies and functions of government report to both parties and houses. The director of LCB, the heads of the di� erent divisions and the employees are required to maintain neutrality not only inside the building but outside as well. That means they don’t participate in partisan activities or groups.

LCB Director Rick Combs is appointed by the Legislative Commission, which consists of legislative leadership. He appoints the division heads subject to commission review. After that, however, involvement by lawmakers in operations of the divisions or hiring is almost non-existent. The system is designed to provide the sta� a level of independence that helps assure lawmakers they are getting unbiased advice and information. The largest divisions are administration, headed by Roger Wilkerson and legal, headed by Legislative Counsel Brenda Erdoes. Each has about 100 employees. Legal drafts all bills, resolutions and amendments, does legal research for lawmakers, issues opinions on legal questions and defends the Legislative branch in court when necessary. Administration includes accounting, broadcast services, building maintenance, information technology and the Legislative Police among other functions. Fiscal analysis does just that — analyzes the governor’s proposed budget and other proposals that would cost state money. Audit headed by Paul Townsend conducts audits of state agencies looking for waste, errors and poor accounting. Auditors also do performance audits to help agencies improve business practices. Research headed by Pepper Sturm provides research and reports on a wide variety of topics at the request of legislators and manages interim studies on di� erent topics.

TICK SEGERBLOMO� ce: District 3, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2145Legislative phone: 775-684-1422Home phone: 702-388-9600Address: 700 South Third St., Las Vegas, NV 89101-6703Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Judiciary and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2007-2012; Nevada Senate, 2013 -Present

Occupation: LawyerDOB: 1948Education: Pomona College, B.A.; University of Denver, J.D.Family: Spouse: Sharon; children: Mary Clare, Eva, Carl

DEBBIE SMITHO� ce: District 13, WashoeParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2160Legislative phone: 775-684-1433Home phone: 775-331-9064Address: 1285 Baring Blvd., #402, Sparks, NV 89434Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Finance; Health and Human Services and Natural ResourcesLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2001-2002 and 2004-2011; Assistant Majority Whip, 2007-2010; Speaker Pro Tempore, 2011-2012; Assistant Majority

Floor Leader, 2013-2014; Nevada Senate, 2013 –Present; Assistant Minority Floor Leader, 2015Occupation: RetiredDOB: 1956Family: Spouse: Greg Smith; children: Olivia, Ian, Erin

JOYCE WOODHOUSEO� ce: District 5, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 2101Legislative phone: 775-684-1457Home phone: 702-896-1453Address: 246 Garfi eld Drive, Henderson, NV 89074-1027Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Finance; and Health and Human ServicesLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 2007-2009 and 2013 -Present

Occupation: TeacherDOB: 1944Education: Carroll College, B.A.; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.A.Family: Spouse: Al Wittenberg (deceased)


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SenatorAaron D. Ford (D)

SenatorTick Segerblom (D)

SenatorMark Lipparelli (R)

SenatorKelvin Atkinson (D)

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SenatorGreg Brower (R)

SenatorPat Spearman (D)

SenatorScott Hammond (R)

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SenatorPete Goicoechea (R)

Legislative Counsel Bureau, GISJanuary 2015

78th (2015) SESSIONNEVADA SENATORIAL DISTRICTS

DISTRICT SENATOR4 Atkinson, Kelvin

15 Brower, Greg2 Denis, Moises (Mo)8 Farley, Patricia

11 Ford, Aaron D.19 Goicoechea, Pete14 Gustavson, Donald (Don) G.18 Hammond, Scott12 Hardy, Joseph (Joe) P.9 Harris,Becky

16 Kieckhefer, Ben10 Kihuen, Ruben J.6 Lipparelli, Mark

21 Manendo, Mark A.7 Parks, David R.

20 Roberson, Michael3 Segerblom, Tick

17 Settelmeyer, James A.13 Smith, Debbie1 Spearman, Pat5 Woodhouse, Joyce

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SenatorTick Segerblom (D)

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SenatorKelvin Atkinson (D)

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SenatorPete Goicoechea (R)

Legislative Counsel Bureau, GISJanuary 2015

78th (2015) SESSIONNEVADA SENATORIAL DISTRICTS

DISTRICT SENATOR4 Atkinson, Kelvin

15 Brower, Greg2 Denis, Moises (Mo)8 Farley, Patricia

11 Ford, Aaron D.19 Goicoechea, Pete14 Gustavson, Donald (Don) G.18 Hammond, Scott12 Hardy, Joseph (Joe) P.9 Harris,Becky

16 Kieckhefer, Ben10 Kihuen, Ruben J.6 Lipparelli, Mark

21 Manendo, Mark A.7 Parks, David R.

20 Roberson, Michael3 Segerblom, Tick

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ASSEMBLY LEADERSHIP & COMMITTEESSPEAKER: John Hambrick, R-Las VegasSPEAKER PRO-TEMPORE: John Ellison, R-ElkoMAJORITY FLOOR LEADER: Paul Anderson, R-Las VegasASSISTANT MAJORITY FLOOR LEADER: Ira Hansen, R-SparksMAJORITY WHIP: Jim Wheeler, R-MindenASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIP NORTH: Jill Dickman, R-SparksASSISTANT MAJORITY WHIP SOUTH: Victoria Seaman, R-Las VegasMINORITY FLOOR LEADER: Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D-North Las VegasCO-ASSISTANT MINORITY FLOOR LEADER: Teresa Benitez-Thompson, D-RenoCO-ASSISTANT MINORITY FLOOR LEADER: Maggie Carlton, D-Las Vegas

COMMERCE AND LABORWhere: Room 4100; When: 1:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday, FridayChairman: Randy Kirner, R-RenoMembers: Vice Chairman Victoria Seaman, Paul Anderson, R-Las Vegas, John Ellison, R-Elko, Michele Fiore, R-Las Vegas, Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, Erven Nelson, R-Las Vegas, P.K. O’Neill, R-Carson City, Stephen Silberkraus, R-Henderson, Irene Bustamante-Adams, D-Las Vegas, Maggie Carlton, D-Las Vegas, Olivia Diaz, D-North Las Vegas, Marilyn Kirkpatrick D-North Las Vegas, Dina Neal, D-North Las Vegas, James Ohrenschall, D-Las Vegas.

EDUCATIONWhere: Room 3142; When: 3:15 p.m., Monday, WednesdayChairman: Melissa Woodbury, R-Las VegasMembers: Vice Chairman Lynn Stewart, R-Las Vegas, Derek Armstrong, R-Henderson, Vicki Dooling, R-Henderson, Chris Edwards, R-Las Vegas, David Gardner, R-Las Vegas, Pat Hickey, R-Reno, Shelly Shelton, R-Las Vegas, Elliott Anderson, D-Las Vegas, Olivia Diaz, D-North Las Vegas, Edgar Flores, D-Las Vegas, Amber Joiner, D-Reno, Harvey Munford, D-Las Vegas, Heidi Swank, D-Las Vegas.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSWhere: Room 3143; When: 8 a.m., Monday-FridayChairman: John Ellison, R-ElkoMembers: Vice Chairman John Moore, R-Las Vegas, Vicki Dooling, R-Henderson, Shelly Shelton, R-Las Vegas, Lynn Stewart, R-Las Vegas, Glen Trowbridge, R-Las Vegas, Stephen Silberkraus, R-Henderson, Melissa Woodbury, R-Las Vegas, Richard Carrillo, D-Las Vegas, Edgar Flores, D-Las Vegas, Amber Joiner, D-Reno, Harvey Munford, D-Las Vegas, Dina Neal, D-North Las Vegas, Ellen Spiegel, D-Henderson.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESWhere: Room 3138; When: 1:30 p.m., Monday, Wednesday FridayChairman: James Oscarson, R-PahrumpMembers: Vice chairman Robin Titus, R-Wellington, Jill Dickman, R-Sparks, David Gardner, R-Las Vegas, John Hambrick, R-Las Vegas, Brent Jones, R-Las Vegas, John Moore, R-Las Vegas, Glen Trowbridge, R-Las Vegas, Nelson Araujo, D-Las Vegas, Teresa Benitez-Thompson, D-Reno, Harvey Munford, D-Las Vegas, Ellen Spiegel, D-Henderson, Michael Sprinkle, D-Sparks, Tyrone Thompson, D-North Las Vegas.

JUDICIARYWhere: Room 3138; When: 9 a.m. Monday, 8 a.m. Tuesday-FridayChairman: Ira Hansen, R-SparksMembers: Vice Chairman Erven Nelson, R-Las Vegas, Michele Fiore, R-Las Vegas, David Gardner, R-Las Vegas, Brent Jones, R-Las Vegas, P.K. O’Neill Carson City, Victoria Seaman, R-Las Vegas, Jim Wheeler, R-Minden, Elliott Anderson, D-Las Vegas, Nelson Araujo, D-Las Vegas, Olivia Diaz, D-North Las Vegas, James Ohrenschall, D-Las Vegas, Tyrone Thompson, D-North Las Vegas.

LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS AND ELECTIONSWhere: Room 3142; When: 4 p.m., Tuesday and ThursdayChairman: Lynn Stewart, R-Las VegasMembers: Vice Chairman Shelly Shelton, R-Las Vegas, Michele Fiore, R-Las Vegas, John Moore, R-Las Vegas, Victoria Seaman, R-Las Vegas, Glen Trowbridge, R-Las Vegas, Elliott Anderson, D-Las Vegas, Harvey Munford, D-Las Vegas, James Ohrenschall, D-Las Vegas, Tyrone Thompson, D-North Las Vegas.

NATURAL RESOURCES, AGRICULTURE AND MININGWhere: Room 3138; When: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and ThursdayChairman: Robin Titus, R-WellingtonMembers: Vice Chairman Jim Wheeler, R-Minden, Vicki Dooling, R-Henderson, Chris Edwards, R-Las Vegas, John Ellison, R-Elko, David Gardner, R-Las Vegas, Ira Hansen, R-Sparks, James Oscarson, R-Pahrump, Nelson Araujo, D-Las Vegas, Maggie Carlton, D-Las Vegas, Richard Carrillo, D-Las Vegas, Amber Joiner, D-Reno, Heidi Swank, D-Las Vegas.

TAXATIONWhere: Room 4100; When: 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and ThursdayChairman: Derek Armstrong, R-HendersonMembers: Randy Kirner, R-Reno, Jill Dickman, R-Sparks, John Hambrick, R-Las Vegas, Pat Hickey, R-Reno, Erven Nelson, R-Las Vegas, Glen Trowbridge, R-Las Vegas, Teresa Benitez-Thompson, D-Reno, Irene Bustamante-Adams, D-Las Vegas, Olivia Diaz, D-North Las Vegas, Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D-North Las Vegas, Dina Neal, D-North Las Vegas.

TRANSPORTATIONWhere: Room 3143;l When: 3:15 p.m., Tuesday and ThursdayChairman: Jim Wheeler, R-MindenMembers: Vice Chairman Jill Dickman, R-Sparks, Vicki Dooling, R-Henderson, Michele Fiore, R-Las Vegas, Brent Jones, R-Las Vegas, P.K. O’Neill, R-Carson City, Stephen Silberkraus, R- Henderson, Melissa Woodbury, R-Las Vegas, Nelson Araujo, D-Las Vegas, Richard Carrillo, D-Las Vegas, Edgar Flores, D-Las Vegas, Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D-North Las Vegas, Ellen Spiegel, D-Henderson, Michael Sprinkle, D-Sparks.

WAYS AND MEANSWhere: Room 3137; When: 8 a.m. Monday-FridayChairman: Paul Anderson, R-Las VegasMembers: Vice Chairman John Hambrick, R-Las Vegas, Derek Armstrong, R-Henderson, Jill Dickman, R-Sparks, Chris Edwards, R-Las Vegas, Pat Hickey, R-Reno, Randy Kirner, R-Reno, James Oscarson, R-Pahrump, Robin Titus, R-Wellington, Teresa Benitez-Thompson, D-Reno, Irene Bustamante-Adams, D-Las Vegas, Maggie Carlton, D-Las Vegas, Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D-North Las Vegas, Michael Sprinkle, D-Sparks, Heidi Swank, D-Las Vegas.

* subject to change

O� ce: District 15, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 4114Legislative phone: 775-684-8835Home phone: 702-733-4073Address: 3135 S. Mojave Road, Apt. 227, Las Vegas, NV 89121-8315Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Judiciary; and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015

Occupation: Legal clerkDOB: 1982Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A.; William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV

O� ce: District 3, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3129Legislative phone: 775-684-8599Home phone: 702-900-2189Address: PO Box 295, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0295Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Health and Human Services; Judiciary; Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Senior director of collective impact and diversity at United Way of Southern NevadaDOB: 1987Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A., M.P.A.

O� ce: District 27, WashoeParty: DemocraticO� ce: 4115Legislative phone: 775-684-8845Home phone: 775-247-7665Address: P.O. Box 20637, Reno, NV 89515Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Health and Human Services; Taxation; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015

Occupation: Social workerDOB: 1978Education: University of Nevada, Reno, B.A.; University of Michigan, M.S.W.Family: Spouse: Je� Thompson; children: Lillian, Eli, Sandra and Truckee


ELLIOT T. ANDERSONO� ce: District 15, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 4114Legislative phone: 775-684-8835Home phone: 702-733-4073Address: 3135 S. Mojave Road, Apt. 227, Las Vegas, NV 89121-8315Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Judiciary; and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015

Occupation: Legal clerkDOB: 1982Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A.; William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV

PAUL ANDERSONO� ce: District 13, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 1102Legislative phone: 775-684-8853Home phone: 702-735-7372Address: 10000 W. Charleston Blvd., Ste. 100, Las Vegas, NV 89135-1006Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Ways and Means; member of Commerce and LaborLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2013–2015; Majority Floor Leader, 2015

Occupation: Business ownerDOB: 1970Education: Chapman University, B.S.Family: Spouse: April Christensen Anderson; children: Jacob, Taylor, Jordan, Joseph

NELSON ARAUJOO� ce: District 3, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3129Legislative phone: 775-684-8599Home phone: 702-900-2189Address: PO Box 295, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0295Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Health and Human Services; Judiciary; Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Senior director of collective impact and diversity at United Way of Southern NevadaDOB: 1987Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A., M.P.A.

DEREK ARMSTRONGO� ce: District 21, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4109Legislative phone: 775-684-8839Home phone: 702-769-2836Address: 2480 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Ste. 140, Henderson, NV 89052-2719Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Taxation; member of Education and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: AttorneyDOB: 1980Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A.; J.D.

TERESA BENITEZ-THOMPSONO� ce: District 27, WashoeParty: DemocraticO� ce: 4115Legislative phone: 775-684-8845Home phone: 775-247-7665Address: P.O. Box 20637, Reno, NV 89515Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Health and Human Services; Taxation; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015

Occupation: Social workerDOB: 1978Education: University of Nevada, Reno, B.A.; University of Michigan, M.S.W.Family: Spouse: Je� Thompson; children: Lillian, Eli, Sandra and Truckee

IRENE BUSTAMANTE ADAMSO� ce: District 42, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 4109Legislative phone: 775-684-8803Home phone: 702-542-3900Address: 3800 Refl ection Way, Las Vegas, NV 89147-4442Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor; Taxation; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015

Occupation: Consultant and business executiveDOB: 1968Education: California State University, B.S.; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, E.M.B.A.Family: Spouse: Brad; children: Olivia, Alaina

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O� ce: District 33, Elko, Eureka, Lincoln, White PineParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4123Legislative phone: 775-684-8831Home phone: 775-934-6611Address: 438 South 5th Street, P. O. Box 683, Elko, NV 89801-4276Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Government A� airs; member of Commerce and Labor and Natural Resources, Agriculture and MiningLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015;

Speaker Pro Tempore, 2015Occupation: Electrical contractorDOB: 1953Family: Spouse: Cindy; children: Billy, Michelle, Nicole, John Jr. (Deceased)

O� ce: District 28, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3124Legislative phone: 775-684-8583Home phone: 702-308-0483Address: PO Box 42302, Las Vegas, NV 89116-0302Email: [email protected] Legislative assignments: Member of Education; Government A� airs; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A., J.D.Education: Attorney

O� ce: District 2, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3116Legislative phone: 775-684-8827Home phone: 702-242-8580Address: 1930 Village Center Circle, Suite 3-419, Las Vegas, NV 89134-6245Email: [email protected] assignments: Vice chair of Ways and Means; and member of Health and Human Services and TaxationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2008-2015;

Speaker Designate, 2015Occupation: Retired investigatorDOB: 1945Education: University of Minnesota, Certifi ed Fraud Examiner; Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; Border Patrol Academy; Basic and Advanced Treasury SchoolFamily: Spouse: Nancy; children: Laura Sullivan, John


MAGGIE CARLTONO� ce: District 14, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3133Legislative phone: 775-684-8597Home phone: 702-236-5401Address: 5540 East Cartwright Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89110-3802Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor; Natural Resources, Agriculture and Mining; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Senate, 1999-2009;

Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015;Occupation: Community and workforce developmentDOB: 1957Family: Spouse: Merritt Carlton; children: M. Grace Gelzer, Lucy Carlton

RICHARD CARRILLOO� ce: District 18, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3119Legislative phone: 775-684-8801Home phone: 702-273-8786Address: 4819 Diza Court, Las Vegas, NV 89122-7574 Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Government A� airs; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015

Occupation: Business owner, contractor and refrigeration instructorDOB: 1967Family: Spouse: Annette Gunter; children: Heather

OLIVIA DIAZO� ce: District 11, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 4122Legislative phone: 775-684-8553Home phone: 702-501-8994Address: P.O. Box 365072, North Las Vegas, NV 89036-9072Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor; Education; Judiciary; and TaxationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015

Occupation: Teacher and English language learner specialistDOB: 1978Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A.; NOVA Southeastern University, M.S.Family: Spouse: Frank Alejandra; children: Danny, Frankie, Xavier Carson

JILL DICKMANO� ce: District 31, WashoeParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4123Legislative phone: 775-684-8563Home phone: 775-771-9579Address: 1344 Disc Dr., #201, Sparks, NV 89436-0684Email: [email protected] assignments: Vice chair of Transportation; member of Health and Human Services; Taxation; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015;

Assistant Majority Whip, North, 2015DOB: 1953Education: Michigan Technological UniversityFamily: Spouse: Thomas

VICTORIA A. DOOLINGO� ce: District 41, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3160Legislative phone: 775-684-8821Home phone: 702-808-2017Address: 2505 Anthem Village Dr., Ste. 492, Henderson, NV 89052-5505Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Government A� airs; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Manufacturing, sales and consultingDOB: 1944Education: LA Pierce CollegeFamily: Spouse: Richard; children: Todd, Candace

CHRIS EDWARDSO� ce: District 19, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4111Legislative phone: 775-684-8857Home phone: 702-715-4308Address: 6088 Rifl ecrest Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89156-4778Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Strategic planningDOB: 1965Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A.; George Washington University, M.P.A.

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JOHN C. ELLISONO� ce: District 33, Elko, Eureka, Lincoln, White PineParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4123Legislative phone: 775-684-8831Home phone: 775-934-6611Address: 438 South 5th Street, P. O. Box 683, Elko, NV 89801-4276Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Government A� airs; member of Commerce and Labor and Natural Resources, Agriculture and MiningLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015;

Speaker Pro Tempore, 2015Occupation: Electrical contractorDOB: 1953Family: Spouse: Cindy; children: Billy, Michelle, Nicole, John Jr. (Deceased)

MICHELE FIOREO� ce: District 4, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4112Legislative phone: 775-684-8829Home phone: 702-302-5163Address: 9085 West Rosada Way, Las Vegas, NV 89149-3556Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor; Judiciary; Legislative Operations and Elections; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2013–2015

Occupation: Chief executive o« cerDOB: 1970Family: Children: Sheena, Savanah

EDGAR FLORESO� ce: District 28, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3124Legislative phone: 775-684-8583Home phone: 702-308-0483Address: PO Box 42302, Las Vegas, NV 89116-0302Email: [email protected] Legislative assignments: Member of Education; Government A� airs; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A., J.D.Education: Attorney

DAVID M. GARDNERO� ce: District 9, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4121Legislative phone: 775-684-8549Home phone: 702-813-0271Address: 9661 Waukegan Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89148-5744Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Health and Human Services; Judiciary; and Natural Resources, Agriculture and MiningLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: AttorneyDOB: 1981Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.S., J.D.Family: Spouse: Melissa; children: Ryan, Bella, Brady, Callum

JOHN HAMBRICKO� ce: District 2, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3116Legislative phone: 775-684-8827Home phone: 702-242-8580Address: 1930 Village Center Circle, Suite 3-419, Las Vegas, NV 89134-6245Email: [email protected] assignments: Vice chair of Ways and Means; and member of Health and Human Services and TaxationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2008-2015;

Speaker Designate, 2015Occupation: Retired investigatorDOB: 1945Education: University of Minnesota, Certifi ed Fraud Examiner; Federal Law Enforcement Training Center; Border Patrol Academy; Basic and Advanced Treasury SchoolFamily: Spouse: Nancy; children: Laura Sullivan, John

IRA HANSENO� ce: District 32, Esmeralda, Humboldt, Lander, Mineral, Nye, Pershing, WashoeParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3156Legislative phone: 775-684-8851Home phone: 775-221-2502Address: 68 Amigo Court, Sparks, NV 89441-6213Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Judiciary; member of Commerce and Labor and Natural Resources, Agriculture, and MiningLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015;

Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 2015Occupation: Plumbing contractorDOB: 1960 Family: Spouse: Alexis (Lloyd); children: Daniel, Rachel, Jacob, Sarah, Ian, Forrest, Mallory, Larissa

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O� ce: District 6, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3140Legislative phone: 775-684-8545Home phone: 702-646-4265Address: 809 Sunny Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106-3637Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Government A� airs; Health and Human Services; and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2004-2015

Occupation: Retired teacherDOB: 1940Education: Montana State University, B.A., M.A.Family: Spouse: Viviana; children: Vivian, Helen, Donna, Jamila, Steve

O� ce: District 5, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4117Legislative phone: 775-684-8833Home phone: 702-498-9111Address: 10785 W. Twain Ave., Ste 200, Las Vegas, NV 89135-3028Email: [email protected] assignments: Vice chair of Judiciary; member of Commerce and Labor and TaxationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: LawyerDOB: 1956Education: Brigham Young University, B.A.; J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D.Family: Spouse: Lisa; children: Joel, Derek, Brooke, Paige, Hayley, Rex, Nina

O� ce: District 40, Carson City, WashoeParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3116Legislative phone: 775-684-8825Home phone: 775-741-8309Address: 1216 Sonoma St., Carson City, NV 89701-6175Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor; Judiciary; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Retired law enforcementDOB: 1951Education: Sierra Nevada College, B.S.Family: Spouse: Nancy; children: Laura, Philip


PAT HICKEYO� ce: District 25, WashoeParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3105Legislative phone: 775-684-8837Home phone: 775-762-8006Address: 1180 Forest St, Reno, NV 89509-2707Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Taxation; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 1997-1998 and 2011-2015

Occupation: Contractor, journalist, college instructorDOB: 1950Education: Regents College of New York, B.S.; University of Nevada, Reno, M.A.Family: Spouse: Shin; children: Johnmin, Shinae, Daemin, Hannah

AMBER JOINERO� ce: District 24, WashoeParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3131Legislative phone: 775-684-8559Address: PO Box 9810, Reno, NV 89507Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Government A� airs; and Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining

BRENT A. JONESO� ce: District 35, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4107Legislative phone: 775-684-8573Home phone: 702-521-0632Address: 4497 Via Bianca Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89141-4256Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Health and Human Services; Judiciary and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Business ownerDOB: 1963Education: California State University, B.S.; Pepperdine University School of Law, J.D.Family: Spouse: Aimee; children: Blain, Baylee, Avianna

MARILYN KIRKPATRICKO� ce: District 1, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 1104Legislative phone: 775-684-8509Home phone: 702-655-0332Address: 4747 Showdown Drive, North Las Vegas, NV 89031-2133Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor; Taxation; Transportation; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2004-2015;

Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 2011; Speaker, 2013-2014; Minority Floor Leader, 2015

Occupation: Food sales executiveDOB: 1967Education: Krolak Business SchoolFamily: Spouse: Mike; children: Jessica, Tamara, Destiny, Dalton, Sarah, Tara

RANDY KIRNERO� ce: District 26, WashoeParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3130Legislative phone: 775-684-8848Home phone: 775-852-3857Address: 18124 Wedge Parkway, Suite 519, Reno, NV 89511-8134Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Commerce and Labor; vice chair of Taxation; member of Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015;

Minority Policy Coordinator 2013-2014Occupation: Business executiveDOB: 1946Education: University of North Georgia, B.S.; Georgia State University, M.B.A.; West Coast University, M.S.; University of La Verne, Ed.DFamily: Spouse: Peggy A. Kirner; children: Jim, Karen

JOHN MOOREO� ce: District 8, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce:Legislative phone: 775-684-8537Home phone: 702-482-7676Address: 5155 W. Tropicana Ave., #2020, Las Vegas, NV 89103-7006Email: [email protected] assignments: Vice chair of Government A� airs; member of Health and Human Services and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Real estate agent, business ownerDOB: 1964

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HARVEY J. MUNFORDO� ce: District 6, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3140Legislative phone: 775-684-8545Home phone: 702-646-4265Address: 809 Sunny Place, Las Vegas, NV 89106-3637Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Government A� airs; Health and Human Services; and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2004-2015

Occupation: Retired teacherDOB: 1940Education: Montana State University, B.A., M.A.Family: Spouse: Viviana; children: Vivian, Helen, Donna, Jamila, Steve

DINA NEALO� ce: District 7, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 4102Legislative phone: 775-684-8587Home phone: 702-738-5870Address: 3217 Brautigan Court, North Las Vegas, NV 89032-6030Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor; Government A� airs; and TaxationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2011-2015

Occupation: Contract administrator and adjunct professorDOB: 1972Education: Southern University and A&M College, B.A.; Southern University Law Center, J.D.Family: Children: Alexandra, Tuwaski

ERVEN T. NELSONO� ce: District 5, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4117Legislative phone: 775-684-8833Home phone: 702-498-9111Address: 10785 W. Twain Ave., Ste 200, Las Vegas, NV 89135-3028Email: [email protected] assignments: Vice chair of Judiciary; member of Commerce and Labor and TaxationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: LawyerDOB: 1956Education: Brigham Young University, B.A.; J. Reuben Clark Law School, J.D.Family: Spouse: Lisa; children: Joel, Derek, Brooke, Paige, Hayley, Rex, Nina

PHILIP “P. K.” O’NEILLO� ce: District 40, Carson City, WashoeParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3116Legislative phone: 775-684-8825Home phone: 775-741-8309Address: 1216 Sonoma St., Carson City, NV 89701-6175Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor; Judiciary; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Retired law enforcementDOB: 1951Education: Sierra Nevada College, B.S.Family: Spouse: Nancy; children: Laura, Philip

JAMES OHRENSCHALLO� ce: District 12, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3128Legislative phone: 775-684-8819Home phone: 702-432-6999Address: PO Box 97741, Las Vegas, NV 89193-7741Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor; Judiciary; and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2007-2014

Occupation: AttorneyDOB: 1972Education: College of Southern Nevada; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.A.; William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV, J.D.

JAMES OSCARSONO� ce: District 36, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4104Legislative phone: 775-684-8805Home phone: 775-513-7468Address: PO Box 1600, Pahrump, NV 89041-1600Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Health and Human Services; member of Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2013-2015

Occupation: Health care, marketingDOB: 1957Education: Community College of Southern NevadaFamily: Spouse: Rebecca; children: Jared, Joel, Bren

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O� ce: District 16, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 4105Legislative phone: 775-684-8595Home phone: 702-371-6217Address: 546 Barbara Way, Las Vegas, NV 89104-2858Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Natural Resources, agriculture, and Mining; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2013-2015

Occupation: Educator and community development professionalDOB: 1968Education: Hamline University, B.A.; Northwestern University, M.A., Ph.D.Family: Spouse: Scott

O� ce: District 38, Churchill, LyonParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3158Legislative phone: 775-684-8507Home phone: 775-465-2587Address: PO Box 377, Wellington, NV 89444-0377Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining; vice chair of Health and Human Services; member of Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Family practice physicianDOB: 1954Education: University of Nevada, Reno B.S.; University of Nevada School of Medicine, M.D.Family: Spouse: Allen Veil; Children: Jennifer, Buck; Stepchildren: Veronica, Erica, Clint

O� ce: District 39, Douglas, Lyon, StoreyParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4121Legislative phone: 775-684-8843Home phone: 775-546-3471Address: PO Box 2135, Minden, NV 89423-2135Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Transportation; vice chair of Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining; member of JudiciaryLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2013-2015

Occupation: Retired chief executive o« cerDOB: 1953Education: Pierce College; University of Southern California, Los AngelesFamily: Children: Dana, Nick, Charlee


VICTORIA SEAMANO� ce: District 34, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3123Legislative phone: 775-684-8847Home phone: 702-466-0407Address: 8808 Rozetta Court, Las Vegas, NV 89134-6179Email: [email protected] assignments: Vice chair of Commerce and Labor; member of Judiciary and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Realtor, businesswomanEducation: College of Southern Nevada, A.A.; University of Nevada, Las VegasFamily: Spouse: John; children: Tatiana

SHELLY M. SHELTONO� ce: District 10, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4118Legislative phone: 775-684-8541Home phone: 702-343-4546Address: 845 S. Kenny Way, Las Vegas, NV 89107-4437Email: [email protected] assignments: Vice chair of Legislative Operations and Elections; member of Education and Government A� airsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Business ownerEducation: Spencer School of Business, Buena Vista UniversityFamily: Spouse: Tony

STEPHEN H. SILBERKRAUSO� ce: District 29, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3154Legislative phone: 775-684-8855Home phone: 702-900-0998Address: PO Box 530364, Henderson, NV 89053-0364Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Commerce and Labor, Government A� airs; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Multimedia professional, authorDOB: 1981Education: Santa Monica College; University of California, B.S.

ELLEN B. SPIEGELO� ce: District 20, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3134Legislative phone: 775-684-8577Home phone: 702-577-2167Address: 2764 N. Green Valley Pkwy., #327, Henderson, NV 89014-2120Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Government A� airs; Health and Human Services; and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2008-2010

and 2013-2015Occupation: Business consultantDOB: 1962Education: Cornell University, B.S.Family: Spouse: Bill

MICHAEL C. SPRINKLEO� ce: District 30, WashoeParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3125Legislative phone: 775-684-8841Home phone: 775-742-5935Address: PO Box 51202, Sparks, NV 89435-1202Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Health and Human Services; Transportation; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2013-2015

Occupation: Paramedic/fi refi ghterDOB: 1968Education: Loyola Marymount University, B.L.A.Family: Spouse: Kristi; children: Michael, Devin, Austin

LYNN D. STEWARTO� ce: District 22, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3160Legislative phone: 775-684-8823Home phone: 702-370-2185Address: 2720 Cool Lilac Ave., Henderson, NV 89052-3836Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Legislative Operations and Elections; vice chair of Education; and member of Government A� airsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2007-2015;

Assistant Minority Floor Leader, 2009-2012; Minority Whip, Southern Nevada 2013-2014Occupation: Retired teacher, student teaching supervisorDOB: 1941Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Brigham Young University, B.S. and M.A.Family: Spouse: Dianne: children: Layne Du� Stewart, Suzanne Conger

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HEIDI SWANKO� ce: District 16, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 4105Legislative phone: 775-684-8595Home phone: 702-371-6217Address: 546 Barbara Way, Las Vegas, NV 89104-2858Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Education; Natural Resources, agriculture, and Mining; and Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2013-2015

Occupation: Educator and community development professionalDOB: 1968Education: Hamline University, B.A.; Northwestern University, M.A., Ph.D.Family: Spouse: Scott

TYRONE THOMPSONO� ce: District 17, ClarkParty: DemocraticO� ce: 3159Legislative phone: 775-684-8569Home phone: 702-561-7976Address: 117 Fox Crossing Ave., North Las Vegas, NV 89084-5207Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Health and Human Services; Judiciary; and Legislative Operations and ElectionsLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2013-2015

Occupation: Public administratorDOB: 1967Education: Northern Arizona University, B.S.; University of Phoenix, M.A.Family: Godsons: Rylan and Jace Witt

ROBIN L. TITUSO� ce: District 38, Churchill, LyonParty: RepublicanO� ce: 3158Legislative phone: 775-684-8507Home phone: 775-465-2587Address: PO Box 377, Wellington, NV 89444-0377Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining; vice chair of Health and Human Services; member of Ways and MeansLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Family practice physicianDOB: 1954Education: University of Nevada, Reno B.S.; University of Nevada School of Medicine, M.D.Family: Spouse: Allen Veil; Children: Jennifer, Buck; Stepchildren: Veronica, Erica, Clint

GLENN E. TROWBRIDGEO� ce: District 37, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce:Legislative phone: 775-684-8505Home phone: 702-363-2183Address: 1965 Verbania Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89134-2579Email: [email protected] assignments: Member of Government A� airs; Health and Human Services; Legislative Operations and Elections; and TaxationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2015

Occupation: Retired government executiveDOB: 1943Education: San Diego State University, B.S.; National University, M.B.A.Family: Spouse: Patricia Lynn Hill; children: Thomas

JIM WHEELERO� ce: District 39, Douglas, Lyon, StoreyParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4121Legislative phone: 775-684-8843Home phone: 775-546-3471Address: PO Box 2135, Minden, NV 89423-2135Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Transportation; vice chair of Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining; member of JudiciaryLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2013-2015

Occupation: Retired chief executive o« cerDOB: 1953Education: Pierce College; University of Southern California, Los AngelesFamily: Children: Dana, Nick, Charlee

MELISSA WOODBURYO� ce: District 23, ClarkParty: RepublicanO� ce: 4103Legislative phone: 775-684-8503Home phone: 702-580-6119Address: PO Box 401508, Las Vegas, NV 89140-1508Email: [email protected] assignments: Chair of Education; member of Government A� airs and TransportationLegislative service: Nevada Assembly, 2008-2015

Occupation: Teacher Education: Brigham Young University, B.S.; Southern Utah University, M.Ed

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BILLS & RESOLUTIONS Every o« cial action the Nevada Legislature takes is in the form of either a bill or a resolution. Bills are legislation that add to, delete or amend state law.Senate bills are labeled SB, Assembly bills are labeled AB. They are numbered in order of their introduction. To become law, a bill must be approved by both houses of the Legislature and signed by the governor. In Nevada, the governor can allow legislation to become law by not signing it for fi ve days if the Legislature is in session, 10 days if they have adjourned. That is the opposite to the U.S. Constitution which interprets the President’s failure to sign legislation within 10 days is a veto. If the governor actually vetoes a bill, it requires a two-thirds vote of each house to override that veto. Nearly all other business is handled by resolutions that do everything from commemorating an individual’s contributions to society and setting legislative operating rules to proposing constitutional amendments for voters to consider. The three types of resolutions are simple, concurrent and joint.

• Simple resolutions, labeled AR or SR followed by their number, are used by each house to set its own rules, set its own committee membership and leadership or take another action that is completely within the jurisdiction of that house. Simple resolutions only require approval by the house where they originate.

• Concurrent resolutions are designated ACR or SCR followed by their number. They are used for purposes such as urging other governmental entities to take action or make changes in an area where the Legislature may not have specifi c power. They are also often used to memorialize a deceased public fi gure or civic leader in Nevada. And they are used to set and amend joint rules of the Legislature. Concurrent resolutions must be approved by both the Assembly and Senate.

• Joint resolutions are labeled AJR or SJR and are most often used for more weighty matters. They are the vehicle for proposing changes to the state constitution or calling for action by the U.S. Congress. Like concurrent resolutions and bills, joint resolutions must be approved by both the Senate and Assembly. Unlike bills, resolutions don’t require the governor’s approval.

HOW TO READ A BILL1. BILL NUMBER Bills are numbered consecutively as they are introduced. In a normal session, there will be 550 to 600 bills introduced in each house.

2. SPONSOR After the bill number is the name of the lawmaker, committee or group sponsoring the proposal. Usually, the fi rst legislator listed is the author and prime supporter of the bill, although some are requested on behalf of a group of constituents. In that case, the bill says “By Request” after the sponsor’s name. The rules also permit joint sponsorship of bills by members of both the Assembly and Senate. That might be used, for example, by Carson City’s Senator and Assemblyman to jointly sponsor and share credit for a measure on behalf of the Capital. Committee introductions can be the product of an interim study, a request by the governor or an agency. Limited numbers of bills also come directly from sources such as the Nevada Association of Counties, League of Cities, Attorney General, Board of Regents and other groups. Incumbent senators can request 26 bills. New senators — because the fi rst deadline is before the election — are limited to 14. Incumbent and new Assembly members each get half those numbers. Members of leadership can request and introduce more pieces of legislation, as can committee chairs. Occasionally, a lawmaker will ask a committee to introduce a bill to keep his or her name o� the measure for political reasons. The executive branch, agencies and all outside organizations are also limited in the number of bills they can request.

3. INTRODUCTION AND REFERRAL Below the sponsor is the date the measure was introduced, followed by the committee it was referred to for study. The date allows you to look in the journal for that day and see whether there was any discussion about the measure on the fl oor.

4. SUMMARY The summary gives a synopsis of what the bill is intended to do and, in parentheses, which bill draft request it came from. That allows you to compare with the original proposal and see if it was changed before introduction.

5. FISCAL NOTE Fiscal notes analyze the e� ect of the measure on state and local government budgets. They don’t analyze the impact on business or the public. If the bill contains an appropriation, the note states whether that money is already in the executive budget. And it states whether the bill requires or increases a term of imprisonment — which was added after felony DUI legislation unexpectedly increased prison populations

above projections. Details are contained in the actual fi scal note attached to the bill.

6. BODY OF THE BILL The body of the bill begins with a statement of what the bill would do, beginning with AN ACT relating to...

7. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST: The digest fi rst explains existing law directly related to the legislation and then explains how that law is changed by the measure. It is designed to help the average person easily understand legislation. The digest may also include information not readily apparent in the text of the bill — such as how it would a� ect other sections of Nevada Revised Statutes. The digest should explain whether the bill was made necessary or prompted in response to court cases, federal laws and other outside infl uences.

8. TEXT OF THE BILL: The text of the bill itself begins:THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED INTHE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: In the body of the bill, the words [in brackets] are those the legislation would delete from existing law. The words in italics would be added to the law. To understand the changes, read through a section as it is now — reading the bracketed language but not what is italicized. Then read the section again as it would be if the measure passes — reading the italicized language but not the parts in brackets. If the bill is designed to repeal an entire section of law, the measure normally includes the complete text of the section to be repealed.

9. EFFECTIVE DATE The last section of the bill is normally the date it would take e� ect if passed. Sometimes a specifi c date is given. Sometimes the bill becomes “e� ective upon passage and approval” — meaning when the governor signs it. Common e� ective dates are July 1 and Jan. 1. But, if no date is specifi ed, the bill takes e� ect Oct. 1 following the end of the legislative session in which it passed.

SKELETON BILLS In some cases when a proposal is expected to be controversial or require extensive research and hearings, it will be drafted as a “skeleton bill.” Skeleton bills are used in situations where sweeping changes to a number of statutory sections would be involved, such as a complete rewrite of criminal sentencing laws or the restructuring of an agency. That allows the basic idea to be referred to committee for hearings and development. The committee works out the details with the parties involved before ordering the bill drafted for committee review. The rules prohibit using an amendment to completely replace any bill with legislation on a di� erent subject, but that rule is often ignored or skirted, especially late in the session. SAMPLE LEGISLATION


SAMPLE LEGISLATION S.B. 000

*SB000*

SENATE BILL NO. 000–COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

(ON BEHALF OF THE DIVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH

AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES )

MARCH 24, 2004 ____________

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

SUMMARY—Limits liability of certain persons, corporations and

associations that contract to provide medical services for Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services of Department of Human Resources. (BDR 3-000)

FISCAL NOTE: Effect on Local Government: No. Effect on the State: No.

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EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new; matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.

AN ACT relating to tort actions; limiting the liability of certain

persons, corporations and associations that contract to provide medical services for the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services of the Department of Human Resources; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Legislative Counsel’s Digest: Existing law limits the civil liability of employees, public officers and certain 1 independent contractors of the State of Nevada and provides certain protections 2 against civil liability for such persons (NRS 41.0305-41.039). The only 3 independent contractors to whom this limitation and protection currently applies are 4 those who contract to provide medical services for the Department of Corrections, 5 which are defined in existing law as “immune contractors” (NRS 41.0307). 6 Existing law provides total immunity from liability for certain acts or omissions of 7 immune contractors, meaning that no damages may be recovered for those acts or 8 omissions of immune contractors (NRS 41.032, 41.0321, 41.03365). In addition, 9 existing law provides a maximum of $50,000 that may be recovered as damages 10 against an immune contractor in a civil action based on other acts or omissions of 11 the immune contractor (NRS 41.035). Existing law further requires the State to 12 provide representation to and, in certain circumstances, indemnification of an 13

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*SB000*

immune contractor by the State if a civil action is brought against the immune 14 contractor (NRS 41.0338-41.0349, 41.745). 15 This bill amends the definition of “immune contractor” to include independent 16 contractors who contract to provide medical services for the Division of Mental 17 Health and Developmental Services of the Department of Human Resources. 18 Therefore, this bill provides these independent contractors with the same limitations 19 on civil liability and protections afforded to independent contractors who provide 20 medical services for the Department of Corrections. 21

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN

SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. NRS 41.0307 is hereby amended to read as follows: 1 41.0307 As used in NRS 41.0305 to 41.039, inclusive: 2 1. “Employee” includes an employee of a: 3 (a) Part-time or full-time board, commission or similar body of 4 the State or a political subdivision of the State which is created by 5 law. 6 (b) Charter school. 7 2. “Employment” includes any services performed by an 8 immune contractor. 9 3. “Immune contractor” means any natural person, professional 10 corporation or professional association [which:] that: 11 (a) Is an independent contractor with the State pursuant to NRS 12 284.173; and 13 (b) Contracts to provide medical services for the Department of 14 Corrections [.] or the Division of Mental Health and 15 Developmental Services of the Department of Human Resources. 16 � As used in this subsection, “professional corporation” and 17 “professional association” have the meanings ascribed to them in 18 NRS 89.020. 19 4. “Public officer” or “officer” includes: 20 (a) A member of a part-time or full-time board, commission or 21 similar body of the State or a political subdivision of the State which 22 is created by law. 23 (b) A public defender and any deputy or assistant attorney of a 24 public defender or an attorney appointed to defend a person for a 25 limited duration with limited jurisdiction. 26 (c) A district attorney and any deputy or assistant district 27 attorney or an attorney appointed to prosecute a person for a limited 28 duration with limited jurisdiction. 29 Sec. 2. This act becomes effective upon passage and approval. 30

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HOW TO READ A FISCAL NOTE Fiscal notes are attached to all bills that will have a fi nancial impact on state or local governments. They were created to prevent legislation from becoming law without knowing what it would cost. A good example of that problem was that no one asked the Department of Corrections what it would cost to house inmates sent to prison for a third DUI conviction. Fiscal notes do not attempt to estimate the fi nancial impact a bill will have on businesses or individuals. The fi scal note was intended to give state and local agencies a chance to tell lawmakers what the cost of a bill would be before enacting it. But in many cases, fi scal notes are educated guesses and, occasionally, have been dramatically wrong. Sometimes fi scal notes are o� set by savings the bill will generate. Those savings are sometimes pointed out in the explanations agencies or legislative analysts attach to the fi scal note. The note is divided into sections, each containing a di� erent entity’s estimate. Normally, the fi rst estimate contains the projection of the bill’s direct costs to state agencies. The costs are listed by fi scal year. The column labeled “Continuing” lists the ongoing annual costs that will never go away if the measure is passed. Sometimes explanation sheets are attached by the agency. Other sections of the fi scal note may be authored by the Department of Administration (Budget O« ce) or Legislative Counsel Bureau analysts themselves who often talk to local o« cials — including school districts — to see what cost a bill would have to those entities. Those sections, too, can have explanation sheets attached. Entities such as the Public Employees Retirement System and Public Employee Benefi ts Program are occasionally consulted for potential impacts of legislation as well.

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HOW A BILL BECOMES A LAW Most bills begin with a problem, which leads to an idea designed to cure that problem. They may come from an interim study, a state agency, school district or local government. Many come from individual lawmakers in response to requests from special interest groups, businesses or citizens. The Legislative Counsel’s legal sta� turns the idea into a bill draft for review by the lawmaker, committee or other requester. Very often, the proposed bill will undergo its fi rst “amendments” at this stage. The lawmaker or agency talks it over with potential supporters and opponents to make sure it will do what was intended and to spot potential problems. If it’s a committee bill, everyone gets to participate in the debate during a public hearing. In many cases, the resulting amendments eliminate most opposition even before the bill is introduced.

INITIAL STEPS BY THE AUTHORIDEA AND DRAFTING

Sources of ideas for legislation include state and local governments, elected o« cials, businesses, organizations and citizens. Requests for drafting may be made by legislators, legislative committees, the governor, state agencies and local governments. A sta� attorney for the Legislature prepares a formal draft of a bill.

ACTION IN THESECOND HOUSEFIRST READING

Bill is read for the fi rst time and referred to committee.

COMMITTEE ACTIONAND SECOND READING

Procedures and possible actions are nearly identical to those in the fi rst legislative house.

FLOOR DEBATE AND VOTE

The procedure is identical to that in the fi rst legislative house. If the second legislative house considers and passes a bill without amendment, it is returned to the fi rst legislative house for enrollment and transmittal to the governor. (Resolutions are delivered to the Secretary of State.) If the second legislative house amends a measure, it is returned to the house of origin for consideration of the amendment.

RESOLUTIONS OF DIFFERENCES, IF NECESSARYCONCURRENCE

The house of origin decides whether to accept the second legislative house’s amendment. If it accepts the amendment, the bill is enrolled and delivered to the governor. When the amendment is rejected by the house of origin, the bill is returned to the second legislative house for a decision whether to withdraw (recede) the proposed changes. If the second legislative house does not recede from its amendment, a conference committee is appointed, and the bill is returned to the house of origin with a request that it appoint a like committee to meet with a committee of the second house.


INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING

A bill is submitted for introduction by an individual legislator or committee chair. It is then numbered, read for the first time, referred to committee, printed and delivered to the committee.

COMMITTEE ACTION AND REPORT

A committee may make a variety of recommendations to the entire legislative body. It may recommend that the legislative house pass a bill as it is written or pass it with certain amendments. If a committee decides that a bill requires further committee consideration, it may recommend that the legislative house amend the bill and rerefer it back to the same committee or that it rerefer the bill to another committee. Finally, a committee may vote to indefinitely postpone consideration of a bill, e�ectively killing it, or may take no action at all. After committee reports are read, bills are placed on second reading for the next legislative day unless the committee, by unanimous vote, recommends the bill be placed on the Consent Calendar. This action is limited to certain noncontroversial bills reported out of a committee without amendment.

ACTION IN THEHOUSE OF ORIGINSECOND READING

Bills given a “Do Pass” recommendation are read a second time and placed on General File for debate and final vote. Bills that are given an “Amend and Do Pass” recommendation are read a second time, and if the amendment is adopted, it is reprinted before being placed on the General File for action.

FLOOR DEBATE AND VOTE

Bills are read a third time and debated. A roll call vote follows. For passage of measures that require a constitutional majority, 11 votes are needed in the Senate and 22 in the Assembly. Bills with tax or fee increases require a two-thirds majority (14 votes in the Senate and 28 in the Assembly). A measure that does not receive at least the required number of votes is defeated. Any member who casts a vote on the prevailing side of a measure may serve notice of reconsideration to request a second vote. All bills that are passed by the first legislative house are then forwarded to the second legislative house where the process begins again.

CONFERENCE

If the two-house conference committee is able to resolve the di�erences between the houses, it sends a conference committee report with the proposed reconciliation to the two houses. The house of origin must adopt the report first. If either house fails to adopt the report, the bill dies. However, if both legislative houses adopt the report, the bill is enrolled and delivered to the governor.

Source: Legislative Counsel Bureau

ROLE OF THE GOVERNORSIGN OR VETO

The governor must act on a bill within five days after it is received (Sundays excepted) if the Legislature is still in session. However, if there are fewer than five days remaining in session, or if the bill is delivered after the adjournment sine die, the governor has 10 days after adjournment to act. The governor may sign the bill into law, allow it to become law without a signature, or veto it. A vetoed bill is returned to the house of origin to consider overriding the veto. An override of the veto requires a two-thirds majority vote of each legislative house. If the governor vetoes a bill after the session adjourns sine die, the bill is returned to the next regular legislative session. Measures become e�ective on Oct. 1 following the end of the legislative session, unless otherwise specified in the bill.


HOW TO LOBBY AT THE NEVADA STATE LEGISLATURE Professional lobbyists representing corporations and other businesses wear white badges with a dark blue stripe and the words “PAID LOBBYIST” on them. Those paid to represent nonprofi t groups are white with a teal stripe and the words “PAID LOBBYIST — Non-Profi t.” They are paid to represent a corporation, group or other special interest, tracking issues, interpreting legislation, doing research and testifying. Those who represent a group or organization but aren’t being paid have a badge with a light blue stripe stating “NON PAID LOBBYIST” and lobbyists who are veterans have badges with a light green stripe stating “NON PAID LOBBYIST — Veteran.” Most non-paid lobbyists represent one specifi c organization or cause. Both those types of lobbyists are required to fi le monthly reports detailing what they spent and who they spent it on. Those reports are public, free and list spending both by lobbyist and by organization. Gray badges identify representatives of state agencies assigned to represent their department or division at the Legislature. Unlike the corporate and nonprofi t lobbyists, they aren’t required to wear a badge. Most do. Finally, there are the members of the press who, in what has become the Legislative Counsel Bureau’s little joke, wear yellow badges (Yellow Journalists). Unlike those groups, individual citizens don’t have to register or fi le periodic spending reports to push for their particular cause. They just show up and make their case. But those who represent any organized group should check with the Legislative Counsel Bureau to make sure they’re exempt. Lobbyists are hired because they know the Legislative process and how to get things done. They have established relationships with lawmakers, which gives them access and produces results. That knowledge and access means they can charge for their services — usually a lot more than individuals, small businessmen and nonprofi t groups can a� ord. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get results lobbying on your own. Many lawmakers would really rather hear from individuals — who they often refer to as “real people.” Success depends a great deal on how persuasive you are and how well you learn the process. Former Speaker Joe Dini of Yerington said more than 20 years ago that how the Legislature works isn’t actually written down anywhere. The only way to learn is to pay attention.

A FEW BASIC RULES Almost all legislation has people lobbying both for and against. It’s usually pretty obvious who that would be. Look them up in the list of lobbyists published by the Legislature. The Lobbyist Report is alphabetized in two di� erent ways: By the name of the lobbyist and by the name of the company or political group. Find and call the lobbyist representing those on your side. If you aren’t sure you understand what the proposed legislation would do, they can help. Most often they’re glad to do so because you’ll add another voice to their cause — one of those “real people” voices.

MAKING YOUR POINT Every Nevadan is represented by an Assemblyman and a Senator. Your representative is one of the best places to start making your point of view known. You can search for yours by entering your address on the legislative website. Call your Senator and/or Assembly member. In a state where many races are decided by just a handful of votes, they pay attention to those phone calls.

THE COMMITTEE HEARING Lawmakers welcome citizen testimony in committee hearings. They complain that they don’t hear enough from regular folks.

When testifying, give your name and the city where you live or what group you’re with. Keep to the subject and try to add to the testimony instead of repeating what everyone else said. If your testimony is the same as a previous speaker, say that and let the next witness speak. Lawmakers want real-life examples of why you support or oppose a bill — what will it do for or to you. If you bring written materials, try to have at least one copy for each committee member and one for the committee secretary. If possible, bring a few extras for press and others. These days, the best thing to do is turn those materials in ahead of time so sta� can put it up on NELIS, the legislative Internet-based information system, for all to see. Be polite. Those who are loud, rude or threatening at best hurt their cause and, at worst, wind up talking to the Legislative Police. Complaining about how they never listen and how big money runs the show won’t help your case either. NOTE: Lying during testimony is perjury, a bad idea.

THE HEARING WAS YESTERDAY If you miss the committee hearing, fi nd out what happened from those on your side. If you need detail, all hearings are video and audio taped. The tapes are a matter of public record. You can buy a copy.

YOUR LOBBYING EFFORTS FAILED Remember that even if all e� orts fail at one end of the building, each bill has to go through the same process in the other house. You might fi nd more sympathetic ears there. Also remember the press. Politicians are very sensitive to publicity. When dealing with the press, many of the same rules apply. We’re looking for stories that impact people. Tell us your story and stick to the facts. It may bring more attention and support for your cause.

If you’re going to be your own lobbyist, here are some of the tools available to you:

INTERNET: Almost everything you need is available on the legislative Website: leg.state.nv.us or nevadalegislature.com.

THE INDEX: Throughout the session, the Legislature publishes a 6-by-9-inch booklet called Index and Tables of Bills and Resolutions. It’s just that — an index of bills by subject. Like most legislative materials, it’s free.

THE DAILY HISTORY: The Assembly Daily History and Senate Daily History track the progress of every bill and resolution. They also give the daily agenda for each committee as well as which bills are up for amendment, debate or a fi nal vote in each house. They’re available on paper and online. The Legislative website also o� ers a Personalized Legislative Tracking system for those with more than one piece of legislation to follow.

THE DAILY JOURNAL: If you miss something on the fl oor of the Assembly or Senate, you can fi nd a synopsis of all business on that day, from the prayer and miscellaneous remarks to amendments and votes taken. Journals include who said what during fl oor debates and are printed by the following morning. A caution, however: Senators and Assemblymen are allowed to edit their remarks after each day’s session. Floor sessions are videotaped for those who need to see exactly what was said.

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HOW TO LOBBY AT THE NEVADA STATE LEGISLATURE

If you’re going to be your own lobbyist, here are some of the tools available to you:

INTERNET: Almost everything you need is available on the legislative Website: leg.state.nv.us or nevadalegislature.com.

THE INDEX: Throughout the session, the Legislature publishes a 6-by-9-inch booklet called Index and Tables of Bills and Resolutions. It’s just that — an index of bills by subject. Like most legislative materials, it’s free.

THE DAILY HISTORY: The Assembly Daily History and Senate Daily History track the progress of every bill and resolution. They also give the daily agenda for each committee as well as which bills are up for amendment, debate or a final vote in each house. They’re available on paper and online. The Legislative website also o�ers a Personalized Legislative Tracking system for those with more than one piece of legislation to follow.

THE DAILY JOURNAL: If you miss something on the floor of the Assembly or Senate, you can find a synopsis of all business on that day, from the prayer and miscellaneous remarks to amendments and votes taken. Journals include who said what during floor debates and are printed by the following morning. A caution, however: Senators and Assemblymen are allowed to edit their remarks after each day’s session. Floor sessions are videotaped for those who need to see exactly what was said.

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