State of Nevada Archives: on Government Reform
Adam Laxalt:
Open competitive bidding process for Atty General contracts
I swore an oath to protect and defend the US Constitution when I entered the military. Next November I would be honored to take a different oath and swear to defend Nevada's Constitution. I will bring to Carson City the same qualities that
I used to keep our military safe and ethical. Public service is a public trust. I am not a politician. I will be my own man and only answer to Nevadans in my quest to make government clean and transparent.
In the spirit of transparency, my office will have an open and competitive bidding process for contracting outside counsel.
I will also push for limits to contingency fees paid to outside firms to make sure that the public interest is being represented properly. We must work together to make government, once again, fully accountable to the people.
Source: 2014 Nevada Attorney General website AdamLaxaltForAG.com
Jul 4, 2014
Brian Dahle:
Crazy to ban candidate withholding tax returns from ballot
Dahle called it "crazy" for the state Senate to pass a bill prohibiting a candidate's name from appearing on the
primary ballot if they don't release their tax returns. He said it appeared unconstitutional. President Donald Trump has refused to release his returns.
Source: The Union (Nevada County) on 2022 California Governor race
May 9, 2019
Brian Sandoval:
Sunset all 180 licensing & advisory boards by 2013
Public Corruption--Created The Unit That Prosecutes ThemElected officials must actively work to protect the trust placed in us by citizens. As Attorney General, I set up the first public integrity unit to investigate and prosecute officials
who violated the public trust and I am committed to restoring honesty and integrity to state government.
Legislature this year. We articulate not only what level of priority each program or service carries, but the performance measures by which it will be judged. In the coming biennium, this initiative will expand to include public participation through
websites and other tools as we ask Nevadans to further rank spending priorities. Even more robust performance indicators will therefore be established.
Source: 2011 Nevada State of the State Address
Jan 24, 2011
Brian Sandoval:
Freezing archaic regulations is my number one priority
I've been clear that my number one priority is economic development and freezing archaic and ineffective regulations until the end of this year will help promote business.
As I said in my inaugural address today, our generation must commit to bringing Nevada's economy, workforce and schools safely into this new reality in which we find ourselves.
Source: Nevada 2011 gubernatorial press release, #4294971704
Jan 3, 2011
Brian Sandoval:
Restore merit pay for state employees
The recession has hurt the entire Nevada family. State employees have seen their pay cut and have been required to take unpaid furlough days. Tonight, I am announcing that we will be able to provide some relief to them as well.
Merit pay will be restored for state employees beginning on July 1, 2014, and the number of required furlough days will be cut in half as of July 1 of this year.
Source: 2013 State of the State address to Nevada Legislature
Jan 16, 2013
Brian Sandoval:
Vetoed legislative redistricting maps
AB566: Revises the state legislative districts and revises the districts from which Representatives of Congress are elected..Analysis by Ballotpedia.org: Both parties have claimed to have the best interests of minority voters at heart
in their map. Republicans accuse Democrats of diluting reliably Democratic Hispanic votes to maximize the party's chances without giving equal consideration to what Hispanics specifically want. Democrats shoot back that the GOP is, far from creating
majority-minority district to benefit Hispanics, actually packing them in order to weaken their power overall.
Gov. Sandoval's veto message: The plan reflected in the bill did not provide for the fair representation of the people of the
state of Nevada, nor did it comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 26-16-0 on May/18/11; Passed Senate 11-10-0 on May/25/11; Vetoed by Gov. Sandoval on May/31/11.
Source: Ballotpedia analysis: Nevada legislative voting record AB566
May 31, 2011
Brian Sandoval:
Vetoed auditing the cost of capital punishment
AB501: Provides for an audit of the fiscal costs of the death penalty.Analysis by Center Right NV blog: AB501 calls for the legislative auditor to examine the costs of capital cases compared to non-death penalty cases. The study
includes pre-trial, trial and appeal costs, plus how much it costs to keep an inmate on death row.
Veto message analysis by Nevada Prison Watch blog analysis of Veto Message: Sandoval was not convinced it would be a fair audit. "The bill
lists the costs to be assessed in determining the overall fiscal impact of the imposition of the death penalty, but it does not specify how it is these costs will be assessed," the governor said. Sandoval said that death row inmates make "individualized
litigation choices" that drive up the costs of their cases.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 28-14-0 on Apr/25/11; Passed Senate 11-10-0 on May/28/11; Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Sandoval on May/31
Source: Analysis of Nevada legislative voting record AB501
May 31, 2011
Brian Sandoval:
Don't allow voter registration closer to Election Day
AB440: Revises provisions relating to voter registration. Las Vegas Review-Journal June 8, 2013:˙Assembly Bill 440 would have allowed people to register to vote as late as 5 p.m. before the Tuesday election. Because early voting occurs the
two weeks before election day, the bill also would have allowed people to register and immediately vote at early voting places. Political observers generally believe late registration deadlines help Democrats more than Republicans.Excerpts from
veto message:The registration deadlines currently in place apply only to registration that occurs immediately prior to a particular election day. There is no indication that these deadlines are detrimental to Nevada's voting process or needs to
be changed.
Legislative outcome: Passed Assembly 25-16-0 on Apr/23/2013; Passed Senate 11-10-0 on May/23/2013; Vetoed by Governor Brian Sandoval on Jun/7/2013
Source: Review-Journal on Nevada legislative voting record AB440
Jun 7, 2013
Dan Schwartz:
Picture ID as requirement to voting
We need a picture ID to fly, drive a car, and check into a hotel.
We need one to vote.
Source: 2018 Nevada gubernatorial candidate website DanForNevada.com
May 2, 2018
Danny Tarkanian:
Drain the swamp by imposing term limits on Congress
Members of Congress are treated like royalty, are regularly entertained at dinners and cocktail parties, are lavished with ego-boosting praise and gifts by lobbyists sucking up for their votes.Outside the beltway, Americans have another name for
this alternative universe: The Swamp. And the only way to drain it and keep it drained is with term limits--just like we have for presidents; just like we have for Nevada legislators.
However, these elected Swamp creatures will do everything in
their power to block a constitutional term limits amendment. But that doesn't stop true citizen legislators who wish to serve and return home, as our Founders intended, from imposing term limits on themselves.
And that's exactly my
commitment to Nevadans. If elected, I promise to actively support a Constitutional amendment providing for term limits on Member of the United States House and Senate. Because it's the right thing to do. For America. And for Nevada.
Source: 2018 Nevada Senate campaign website DannyTarkanian.com
Feb 3, 2018
Dean Heller:
Don't require disclosure of political campaign donors
Q: Campaign Finance: Require political ads to disclose their largest funders?Dean Heller (R): No. Voted against bill to require this.
Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Co-sponsored bill to require this.
Q: Support Citizens United decision, allowing unlimited
political donations from corporations and unions?
Dean Heller (R): Unclear. Has called for the end of corporate & union donations, but not for overturning the decision.
Jacky Rosen (D): No. Supports constitutional amendment to overturn decision.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Nevada Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Hillary Clinton:
Cut gov't contractors and end privatization of government
I stood with AFSCME against the privatization of Social Security and now I want to stand with you against the privatization of our government. The Bush administration has been privatizing government services. In fact, now we have more government
contractors and grantees by three times the number than the entire military and Civil Service personnel. We have to stop that. And I have proposed cutting government contractors by 500,000 as soon as I'm sworn in and saving $8 billion to $10 billion.
Source: 2007 AFSCME Democratic primary debate in Carson City Nevada
Feb 21, 2007
Jack Carter:
Stop the mauling of our Constitutional balance of powers
The Bush administration has established a zone of secrecy which extends well beyond national security concerns. Evidence has come to light about the deliberate flaunting of our laws with illegal wire taps and renditions. In the ‘70s, such reports would
have led to a Senate investigation. Today, our Republican Senate leadership is too troubled by political implications to act responsibly. The Bush administration has also "stonewalled" the decision to attack Iraq. Through outside sources and leaks, we
have found that much of the information presented as the justification for the war was false, & much of the information which argued against the war was not presented at all. In the ‘70s, such revelations would have had Congress on its feet in an effort
to expose how such an egregious and costly mistake could have happened. Today, the Republican Congressional leadership is too afraid of the political cost to act responsibly. This is a time when Democrats must band together for the good of our country.
Source: 2006 Senate campaign website, Carter for Nevada
May 21, 2006
Jacky Rosen:
AdWatch: Passed zero bills? But co-sponsored eight bills
Republican Sen. Dean Heller's newest TV ad takes aim at his Democratic rival's brief time in Congress. The 30-second ad claims U.S. Rep. Jacky Rosen passed no laws during her six months in Congress before she decided to challenge Heller for his
Senate seat."Zero," the announcer begins while images of Rosen are splashed across the screen. "That's the number of bills Jacky Rosen passed in Congress before announcing she was running for the Senate."
The ad goes on to say that Rosen passed "zero" bills to help veterans or improve health care, but claims she had "plenty of time to campaign in California."
This isn't the first time Heller's campaign has blasted Rosen for her record in the House. Rosen's spokesman said the congresswoman has directly co-sponsored eight bills that have been signed into law and co-sponsored 398 bills overall.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal AdWatch: 2018 Nevada Senate race
Aug 28, 2018
Jacky Rosen:
More campaign disclosure; overturn Citizens United
Q: Campaign Finance: Require political ads to disclose their largest funders?Dean Heller (R): No. Voted against bill to require this.
Jacky Rosen (D): Yes. Co-sponsored bill to require this.
Q: Support Citizens United decision, allowing unlimited
political donations from corporations and unions?
Dean Heller (R): Unclear. Has called for the end of corporate & union donations, but not for overturning the decision.
Jacky Rosen (D): No. Supports constitutional amendment to overturn decision.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Nevada Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
James Vandermaas:
Keep public lands in Federal hands to preserve them
We must keep public lands public and protected, accessible for hunting, recreation, and for 'all' our enjoyment. We are being lied to when told that public lands are a 'states rights' issue! The real motivation here is to turn our lands over to
State control--Idaho cannot afford all the services that the Federal government provides, then the State admits they can't afford to maintain our lands, so the State would then be "forced" to sell! Then they are sold off to commercial interests.
Source: 2022 Nevada Senate campaign website VoteVandermaas.com
Dec 9, 2021
Jared Fisher:
Governor must lead with accountability & transparency
I chose to run for office of Governor because this state has great people and great places and I want your voice to be heard. I have been preparing for this office for 25 years. Uniquely different than the other 5 executive state positions,
governor is a leadership role. It requires more than just abilities, but responsibilities. I believe in strength through not only diversity, but accountability and transparency, both personally and socially, and especially from within the government.
Source: 2018 Nevada Governor campaign website FisherForNevada.com
Jul 12, 2017
Jim Gibbons:
6% salary reductions for all state workers
Last year I recommended 6% salary reductions for all state workers. The Legislature imposed furlough days instead. The furlough program is not working. It is unfair because some state workers have pay reductions and some don't.
As we work through this budget, we will look for EVERY WAY TO SAVE MONEY. Many private businesses across the state have cut salaries in order to reduce layoffs or stay in business.
New across-the-board salary reductions for state workers, may be necessary, but that will be a last resort. And just so you know, my entire staff in the Governor's Office has had their pay cut 6 percent. I am donating 6% of my own salary back to the
state to be used for special awards for exceptional teachers.It is with deep sadness and disappointment that I must propose laying off several hundred state workers. Just like the layoffs in the private sector, state government must do the same.
Source: Nevada 2010 State of the State Address
Feb 8, 2010
Joe Lombardo:
End ballot harvesting, universal mail ballots
Joe will Introduce an election reform package that protects the integrity of our elections. Reforms that eliminate ballot harvesting, end universal mail ballots, require an
ID to vote, and creates a bipartisan panel to oversee the elections that are currently controlled by single-party rule.
Source: 2021 Nevada Governor campaign website JoeLombardoForNV.com
Oct 21, 2021
Joe Lombardo:
2020 Election: there was probably fraud on both sides
Lombardo later told the RGJ he didn't know if the results of November's election were accurate. "I personally believe there was probably fraud on both sides. We had an environment where it was easy to commit fraud.
There's no absolute perfect system, but there's no reason why you can't make (fraud) harder." There remains no credible evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election, despite former President Donald Trump's claims to the contrary.
Source: Reno Gazette/L.V.Sun on 2022 Nevada Gubernatorial race
Jul 1, 2021
Joe Lombardo:
Fewer regulations at the end of his first term than at start
Candidates also spoke about the need for creating the right regulatory environment to bring new businesses to the state, and largely homed in on eliminating regulations.
Lombardo promised the crowd that by the end of his first term in office, there would be fewer regulations in place than when he started and said the first regulations he eliminates would be those related to COVID-19.
Source: The Nevada Independent on 2022 Nevada Gubernatorial race
Mar 23, 2022
Kenny Guinn:
No campaign spending limits; no public campaign funding
Q: Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information? A: Yes.
Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
A: No.
Q:
Do you support partial funding from state taxes for state level political campaigns?
A: No.
Q: Should Nevada labor unions be required to attain members' consent before spending union dues on political campaigns?
A: No.
Source: 1998 Nevada Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1998
Michele Fiore:
Don't allow voter registration closer to Election Day
AB440: Revises provisions relating to voter registration. Las Vegas Review-Journal June 8, 2013:˙Assembly Bill 440 would have allowed people to register to vote as late as 5 p.m. before the Tuesday election. Because early voting occurs the
two weeks before election day, the bill also would have allowed people to register and immediately vote at early voting places. Political observers generally believe late registration deadlines help Democrats more than Republicans.Excerpts from
veto message:The registration deadlines currently in place apply only to registration that occurs immediately prior to a particular election day. There is no indication that these deadlines are detrimental to Nevada's voting process or needs to
be changed.
Legislative outcome: Passed Assembly 25-16-0 on Apr/23/2013; State Rep. Michele Fiore voted NO; Passed Senate 11-10-0 on May/23/2013; Vetoed by Governor Brian Sandoval on Jun/7/2013
Source: Review-Journal on Nevada legislative voting record AB440
Apr 23, 2013
Mike Gravel:
I've got no money; of course I'm for campaign finance reform
Q: Is it time to come up with a public financing system that will ensure candidates are not selected solely based on how much money they can raise? A: My God, he's asking me that question? Of course! There's nobody running in this race that's got less
money than I have. Make no mistake about it. The [other candidates] say, "we're going to opt out of public funding." Hey, I'm trying to opt in--and I need whatever you can give. I'll take public funding. All I need is $10,000, and I can win with that.
Source: 2007 AFSCME Democratic primary debate in Carson City Nevada
Feb 21, 2007
Mike Gravel:
You can be empowered to vote on issues that affect your life
I don't think it's a big deal whether I get elected president or not. I think what is a big deal is that you become empowered to make laws. That's what the Declaration of Independence is about--it's lawmaking. Our founding fathers said we want to have th
people make laws. But they pushed this aside so that people do not make laws today at the federal level, because of slavery. They made a compact with the devil, and we've paid for that ever since.There is a law: NationalInitiative.us. You can vote for
this legislation. It will take 60 million Americans to pass it into law, because the Congress will never pass this legislation, because people who acquire power are not wont to share it with the people they got it from, and that's you.
If you want to
empower yourself, you're as qualified as any member of Congress to vote on issues that affect your lives. We can bring about, for the first time in US history, not only a government of and for the people, but we can bring about a government by the people
Source: 2007 AFSCME Democratic primary debate in Carson City Nevada
Feb 21, 2007
Ruben Kihuen:
Constitutional amendment to overturn Citizen United
Congress is controlled by the wealthy and the elite. They use their influence to buy members of Congress through direct contributions as well as unlimited spending through SuperPACs. Congress shouldn't be controlled by millionaires and billionaires,
our Representatives should be working for the everyday Americans who sent them there.In the Nevada legislature, I supported legislation to strengthen our campaign finance laws, improve the reporting of campaign contributions
and make all of that data more accessible to the public.
In Congress, I will:- Sponsor a constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizen United decision and once and for all state that government has to right to regulate the corrupting influence
of money in politics.
- Fight to immediately pass the DISCLOSE Act and require all outside groups report their donors.
- Support public financing of elections, like the Government by the People Act, to finally get money out of politics entirely.
Source: 2016 Nevada House campaign website RubenForCongress.com
Nov 8, 2016
Ruben Kihuen:
Approved legislative majority-minority redistricting
AB566: Revises the state legislative districts and revises the districts from which Representatives of Congress are elected..Analysis by Ballotpedia.org: Both parties have claimed to have the best interests of minority voters at heart
in their map. Republicans accuse Democrats of diluting reliably Democratic Hispanic votes to maximize the party's chances without giving equal consideration to what Hispanics specifically want. Democrats shoot back that the GOP is, far from creating
majority-minority district to benefit Hispanics, actually packing them in order to weaken their power overall.
Gov. Sandoval's veto message: The plan reflected in the bill did not provide for the fair representation of the people of the
state of Nevada, nor did it comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 26-16-0 on May/18/11; Passed Senate 11-10-0 on May/25/11; Senator Ruben Kihuen voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Sandoval on May/31/11.
Source: Ballotpedia analysis: Nevada legislative voting record AB566
May 25, 2011
Ruben Kihuen:
Audit the cost of capital punishment
AB501: Provides for an audit of the fiscal costs of the death penalty.Analysis by Center Right NV blog: AB501 calls for the legislative auditor to examine the costs of capital cases compared to non-death penalty cases. The study
includes pre-trial, trial and appeal costs, plus how much it costs to keep an inmate on death row.
Veto message analysis by Nevada Prison Watch blog analysis of Veto Message: Sandoval was not convinced it would be a fair audit. "The bill
lists the costs to be assessed in determining the overall fiscal impact of the imposition of the death penalty, but it does not specify how it is these costs will be assessed," the governor said. Sandoval said that death row inmates make "individualized
litigation choices" that drive up the costs of their cases.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 28-14-0 on Apr/25/11; Passed Senate 11-10-0 on May/28/11; Senator Ruben Kihuen voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Sandoval on May/31/11.
Source: Analysis of Nevada legislative voting record AB501
May 28, 2011
Ruben Kihuen:
Allow voter registration closer to Election Day
AB440: Revises provisions relating to voter registration. Las Vegas Review-Journal June 8, 2013:˙Assembly Bill 440 would have allowed people to register to vote as late as 5 p.m. before the Tuesday election. Because early voting occurs the
two weeks before election day, the bill also would have allowed people to register and immediately vote at early voting places. Political observers generally believe late registration deadlines help Democrats more than Republicans.Excerpts from
veto message:The registration deadlines currently in place apply only to registration that occurs immediately prior to a particular election day. There is no indication that these deadlines are detrimental to Nevada's voting process or needs to
be changed.
Legislative outcome: Passed Assembly 25-16-0 on Apr/23/2013; Passed Senate 11-10-0 on May/23/2013; State Sen. Ruben Kihuen voted YES; Vetoed by Governor Brian Sandoval on Jun/7/2013
Source: Review-Journal on Nevada legislative voting record AB440
May 23, 2013
Sharron Angle:
In state legislature, sole No vote called "41 to Angle"
In Las Vegas on Thursday night, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid faced his challenger, Republican Sharron Angle, in the only debate of the campaign.Reid is in the fight of his career as he seeks a fifth term. Angle, a former state legislator,
has the momentum of a come-from-behind primary victory and the support of the Tea Party.
Angle was famous as a state legislator for voting "no" so often that votes in the assembly were described as "41 to Angle."
Source: NPR Morning Edition coverage of 2010 Nevada Senate debate
Oct 15, 2010
Shelley Berkley:
Free Nevada: No out-of-state donations for Senate race
money back, we are willing to discuss her pact."The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee took the response as enough encouragement to offer a bit of a sweetener: it pledged to keep its considerable resources out of the Silver State if Heller
agrees to the deal. But the National Republican Senatorial Committee saw only hypocrisy. While both sides are at least expressing an interest in limiting outside cash, such money played a large role in Nevada's 2010 Senate contest.
Frontrunner Pete Hoekstra faced a battery of criticisms during a Republican Senate debate, over racism accusations for a Super Bowl advertisement. The ad featured a bike-riding Chinese woman thanking incumbent Democrat Sen. Debbie Stabenow (called
Spend-it-now in the promo) in broken English for helping support deficit spending that is aiding the Chinese economy. The ad received national criticism from both sides of the aisle.
Former Michigan State Board of Education member
Source: Huffington Post coverage of 2012 Nevada Senate debate
Mar 15, 2012
Steve Sisolak:
Limit campaign donations, but oppose partial state funding
Q: Do you support requiring limits on individual, PAC, and corporate contributions to state legislative candidates?A: Yes.
Q: Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information, including imposing
fines?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support partial funding from state taxes for state level political campaigns?
A: No.
Source: 1996 Nevada National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1996
Steve Sisolak:
Term limits for governor & all state reps
Q: Do you support the law, to take effect in 2006, that will limit Nevada's State Representatives to twelve years in office?A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the law, to take effect in 2008, that will limit Nevada's State Senators to twelve years in office?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support the current law that limits Nevada's Governor to two, four-year terms?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you support amending the U.S. Constitution to require an annual balanced federal budget?
A: Yes.
Source: 1996 Nevada National Political Awareness Test
Nov 1, 1996
Steve Sisolak:
Keep electoral college; no popular vote "compact"
Gov. Steve Sisolak has vetoed a proposal that would have pledged Nevada's six electoral votes to the winner of the popular vote for the presidency. AB186 proved divisive in the Legislature: Proponents argued that it would ensure every vote counted
equally, while opponents feared it would diminish the relevance of Nevada."Once effective, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact could diminish the role of smaller states like Nevada in national electoral contests and force Nevada's electors
to side with whoever wins the nationwide popular vote, rather than the candidate Nevadans choose," Sisolak said. "In cases like this, where Nevada's interests could diverge from the interests of large states, I will always stand up for Nevada."
The
bill would have tied Nevada to a compact of states agreeing to pledge their electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote, but would only take effect until enough states had joined the compact to eclipse the 270 electoral vote threshold.
Source: Nevada Independent on legislative voting record AB186
May 30, 2019
Steven Horsford:
Approved legislative majority-minority redistricting
AB566: Revises the state legislative districts and revises the districts from which Representatives of Congress are elected..Analysis by Ballotpedia.org: Both parties have claimed to have the best interests of minority voters at heart
in their map. Republicans accuse Democrats of diluting reliably Democratic Hispanic votes to maximize the party's chances without giving equal consideration to what Hispanics specifically want. Democrats shoot back that the GOP is, far from creating
majority-minority district to benefit Hispanics, actually packing them in order to weaken their power overall.
Gov. Sandoval's veto message: The plan reflected in the bill did not provide for the fair representation of the people of the
state of Nevada, nor did it comply with the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 26-16-0 on May/18/11; Passed Senate 11-10-0 on May/25/11; Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Sandova
Source: Ballotpedia analysis: Nevada legislative voting record AB566
May 25, 2011
Steven Horsford:
Audit the cost of capital punishment
AB501: Provides for an audit of the fiscal costs of the death penalty.Analysis by Center Right NV blog: AB501 calls for the legislative auditor to examine the costs of capital cases compared to non-death penalty cases. The study
includes pre-trial, trial and appeal costs, plus how much it costs to keep an inmate on death row.
Veto message analysis by Nevada Prison Watch blog analysis of Veto Message: Sandoval was not convinced it would be a fair audit. "The bill
lists the costs to be assessed in determining the overall fiscal impact of the imposition of the death penalty, but it does not specify how it is these costs will be assessed," the governor said. Sandoval said that death row inmates make "individualized
litigation choices" that drive up the costs of their cases.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Assembly 28-14-0 on Apr/25/11; Passed Senate 11-10-0 on May/28/11; Senate Majority Leader Horsford voted YES; Vetoed by Gov. Sandoval on May/31/11.
Source: Analysis of Nevada legislative voting record AB501
May 28, 2011
Susie Lee:
Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus: break the gridlock
I'm a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus and one of our demands was break the gridlock. And one of the key rules that we got passed was if a bill has
290 co-sponsors, it must get action on the floor. And so, you know, ending the filibuster would have an impact like that, so that one person cannot block action that has . overwhelming support of the American public.
Source: The Nevada Independent on 2019 NV-3 House incumbent
Sep 9, 2019
Adam Laxalt:
Illegal votes in 2020 from dead voters and double voters
Nevada Republican nominee Adam Laxalt, who co-chaired Trump's 2020 campaign in Nevada, played a leading role in post-election legal efforts to reverse Biden's victory in the state.Laxalt, the former Nevada attorney general, wrote a November
2020 article that falsely claimed "we now know that there are thousands of illegal votes consisting of a combination of dead voters, out-of-state voters, double voters (those who cast ballots in Nevada and another state), among other improper votes."
None of these claims was accurate; the subsequent review by the office of Nevada's Republican secretary of state did not find "evidentiary support" for fellow Republicans' various fraud claims.
In other comments in November 2020,
Laxalt said the number of improper ballots in Nevada could even be in the tens of thousands. He also cast aspersions upon the demonstrably legal votes of members of the military who voted in Nevada after being transferred to other states.
Source: CNN on 2020 Election Denial in 2022 Nevada Senate race
Sep 15, 2022
Steve Sisolak:
Nevada has one of the strongest election systems
In an email to CNN in July, [Republican challenger Joe] Lombardo's campaign spokesperson said that "Joe Lombardo has been clear … he has not been presented with evidence to show that any fraud would have changed the outcome of the 2020 election." She
added that, "however," Sisolak and his allies "have passed laws that make it easier for bad actors from any party to commit fraud."A Sisolak campaign spokesperson responded: "Nevada has one of the strongest election systems in the country thanks to
Governor Sisolak, who passed common sense legislation to ensure every eligible Nevadan can safely and easily cast their ballot. Joe Lombardo--on the other hand--has instilled doubt in our elections and cozied up to election deniers to appeal to his base
while trying to ignore the Big Lie and its deadly ramifications for law enforcement officers. Lombardo's willingness to take both sides of the Big Lie demonstrates he's just another craven politician who will do or say anything to win."
Source: CNN on 2020 Election Denial in 2022 Nevada Governor race
Sep 9, 2022
Joe Lombardo:
End universal mail-in ballots; require voter ID
There are certain election reforms that are just common sense.- All mail-in ballots should be received by the time polls close on Election Day.
- Second, Nevada created universal mail-in ballots as a response to COVID.
This expensive process is simply unnecessary.
- Third, it is important to verify the identity of voters.
- Fourth, unregulated ballot harvesting needs to be addressed.
- Finally, Nevada needs to end partisan redistricting.
Source: 2023 State of the State Address to the Nevada legislature
Jan 23, 2023
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