About the Research Division
The Research Division of the Legislative Counsel Bureau is the general information and service arm of the Legislature. It conducts research into a wide range of subjects at the request of Legislators, legislative committees, State and local officials, and the public. The Division provides staff support for legislative committees and responds to inquiries about Nevada's government, laws, and public policy matters from residents, government agencies, and public officials in other states.
The Division also produces a variety of publications on the Legislature, the legislative process, and related matters. Its Research Library compiles histories of legislation and helps locate legislative materials and answer reference questions, while its Constituent Services Unit provides assistance for Legislators with constituent concerns.
The Division is administered by the Research Director, a statutory officer appointed by the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau with the approval of the Legislative Commission. Most of the statutory duties of the Division and the Research Director are described in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 218F.800 and 218F.810.
What we can do for the public
- Answer questions regarding Nevada's legislative process
- Help you identify your Legislator
- Assist in locating resources related to your research request
- Provide information about past or current Nevada legislation and its legislative history
- Provide online and printed resources and handouts about the Legislature, the legislative process, and related issues
- Suggest other local, state, or federal government agencies or other organizations as sources of additional information
- Direct you to resources that will help you learn how to do legislative research
Pursuant to NRS 218F.150, the Division's employees are nonpartisan and are prohibited from opposing or urging legislation or certain policies or positions. Employees of the Research Division also cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of laws or legislation.
Research Division Staff
Research Director's Office
Ruedy, Jennifer, Research Director
McDonald, Jered, Deputy Research Director
Thornton, Diane, Deputy Research Director
McClure, Janice, Manager of Administrative Services
Committee and Policy Research Services
Melgarejo, Cesar, Chief Principal Policy Analyst
Ashton, Patrick, Senior Principal Policy Analyst
Stinnesbeck, Jann, Senior Principal Policy Analyst
Sturm, Pepper, Senior Principal Policy Analyst
Sturm-Gahner, Jennifer, Senior Principal Policy Analyst
Thomas, Marji, Senior Principal Policy Analyst
Drozdoff, Alexandra, Principal Policy Analyst
Proehl, Haley, Principal Policy Analyst/GIS Specialist
Cooper, Destini, Senior Policy Analyst
Cortes-Arriola, Daniela, Senior Policy Analyst
Florence, Davis, Senior Policy Analyst
King, Julianne, Senior Policy Analyst
Latham, Keely, Senior Policy Analyst
Lower, Kelly, Senior Policy Analyst
Peratt, Becky, Senior Policy Analyst
Quintero, Alberto, Senior Policy Analyst (Las Vegas)
Research Policy Assistants
Harper, Christina, Manager of Research Policy Assistants
Rowe, Crystal, Assistant Manager of Research Policy Assistants
Baker, Sarah, Research Policy Assistant
Coons, Janet, Research Policy Assistant
Jimenez, Melissa, Research Policy Assistant
Jacobsen, Jennifer, Research Policy Assistant
Kerfeld, Kaci, Research Policy Assistant
Martinez, Terese, Research Policy Assistant
McManus, Seana, Research Policy Assistant
Velazquez, Maria, Research Policy Assistant
Spencer, Abi, Receptionist/Research Technician
Constituent Services Unit
Hoffecker, Craig V., Manager of Constituent Services
Dimmitt, Barbara S., Constituent Services Principal Analyst
Ashdown, Tina, Constituent Services Analyst/Program Facilitator
Alejandre, Valerie, Constituent Services Analyst (Las Vegas)
Creamer, Lisa, Constituent Services Analyst
Kalina, Ashlee, Constituent Services Analyst (Las Vegas)
Moya, Bruno, Constituent Services Analyst (Las Vegas)
Zygadlo, James, Constituent Services Analyst (Las Vegas)
Martinez, Kiana, Research Policy Assistant
Treese, Alexis R., Research Policy Assistant (Las Vegas)
Anguiano, Gabriela, Receptionist/Senior Constituent Services Technician
Dunn, Janie, Receptionist/Constituent Services Technician
Publications Unit
Welden, Amelie, Manager of Publications and Production Services
Starr, Megan, Graphic Designer
Watson, Maysha, Editor of Publications
Research Library
Wilcox, Stephanie Heyroth, Legislative Librarian
Jobe, Alexandra, Deputy Legislative Librarian
Menon, Danielle, Reference Librarian
Tuter, Sierra, Assistant Librarian
Parker, Englisa, Library Technician III
Hale, Serina, Information Desk Assistant