Assemblymember Melissa R.. Hardy

Assistant Minority Floor Leader South
Party: Republican

Legislative Service

  • Nevada Assembly, 2019-2025 (first elected November 2018)—four regular sessions and five special sessions
  • 2025 SESSION COMMITTEES: Commerce and Labor; Education; Judiciary
  • 2023 SESSION COMMITTEES: Commerce and Labor; Education; Judiciary
  • 2021 SESSION COMMITTEES: Commerce and Labor; Education; Judiciary
  • 2019 SESSION COMMITTEES: Commerce and Labor; Education; Government Affairs
  • 2019-2020 INTERIM COMMITTEE: Committee to Conduct an Interim Study Concerning the Costs of Prescription Drugs; Committee to Review Child Support Guidelines; Nevada Veterans' Services Commission

Other Achievements

  • Port of Subs Corporation, Top Performing Store, 2005–2010
  • Real Estate Agent, 1993–2007
  • Vocal Performer, National Anthem, UNLV, 1983–1993; Naturalization Ceremonies, 1983–1990
  • Nevada Cherry Blossom Princess, 1990

Affiliations

  • Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Member
  • Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors, 1993–2007
  • National Honor Society

Education

  • Las Vegas High School, with High Honors, 1987
  • University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Hotel/Business Administration, B.S.

Personal

Recreation: Singing, piano, tennis, interior decoration, reading, water skiing, travel, sports fan
Born: 1969, Las Vegas, Nevada
Spouse: Damon S. Hardy
Children: Celssie, Cydnie
Grand Children: Benjamin, Oliver

Primary Sponsor

AB126 Revises provisions relating to pornography involving minors. (BDR 15-195)
AB159 Establishes the Hope Card Program for applicants who have been granted an extended order for protection against domestic violence. (BDR 3-180)
AB210 Provides for the administration of certain examinations and assessments through remote means to pupils enrolled in a program of distance education. (BDR 34-794)
AB216 Revises provisions relating to domestic violence. (BDR 14-181)
SB263 Revises provisions relating to pornography involving minors. (BDR 15-520)
AB272 Revises provisions relating to forensic medical examinations. (BDR 16-596)
AB309 Revises provisions relating to certain orders for protection against domestic violence. (BDR 3-885)
AB318 Revises provisions relating to captive insurers. (BDR 57-884)
AB381 Revises provisions related to animals. (BDR 50-793)
AB418 Revises provisions relating to animals. (BDR 20-849)
SB435 Revises provisions relating to nicotine products. (BDR 32-989)
AB447 Provides for a partial abatement of the property taxes levied on certain residential rental dwellings. (BDR 32-1079)

Co-Sponsor

SCR1 Memorializes esteemed native Nevadan and lobbyist Kathleen “Neena” Laxalt. (BDR R-1028)
ACR3 Expresses gratitude to the National Conference of State Legislatures for 50 years of service. (BDR R-986)
AB240 Revises provisions relating to athletics. (BDR 34-179)
SB258 Revises provisions relating to industrial insurance. (BDR 53-594)
AB267 Revises provisions relating to the Legislature. (BDR 17-1001)
AB274 Requires the waiver of certain fees for certain businesses related to veterans. (BDR 7-728)
AB275 Revises provisions related to criminal procedure. (BDR 14-548)
AB334 Revises provisions relating to oral health. (BDR 54-800)
AB383 Establishes provisions relating to programs of high-impact tutoring. (BDR 34-767)
AB421 Provides immunity from civil liability for certain acts and omissions of volunteer security personnel of a religious organization under certain circumstances. (BDR 3-322)