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Senator David R. Parks
Party: Democratic
District: 7
County: Clark (Part)
Legislative Service
- President Pro Tempore, 2013-2014
- Nevada Senate, 2008 -Present (first elected November 2008)
- Assistant Majority Floor Leader, 2001-2002
- Assistant Majority Whip, 1999-2000
- Nevada Assembly, 1997-2008 (first elected November 1996)
Other Public Service
- Member, California-Nevada Super Speed Ground Transportation Commission, 2009-2011
- Board of Directors, Nevada Homeless Alliance, 2006-2011
- Member, Governor's Statewide AIDS Advisory Task Force, 1987-1994 and 2002-2011
- Member, Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada Board, 2006-2011
- Member, Community Counseling Center of Las Vegas Board, 2006-2011
- Board of Trustees, Aid for AIDS of Nevada, Inc., 1986-2010
- Member, Nevada Military Advocacy Commission, 2004-2006
- Commissioner, Education Technology Commission, 2001-2003
- Member, Governor's Fundamental Review Committee, 2001-2002
- Member, National Conference for Community and Justice, Southern Nevada Region Board, 1998-2002
- Member (1991) and Chair (1992-1996), Paradise Town Advisory Board
- Member, Community District 89109 Leadership Council, 1993-1996
- Member, Governor's MX Missile Economic Impact Study, 1980-1981
- Member, Joint City-County Consolidation Technical Committee, 1975-1976
- United States Air Force, 1967-1971
Education
- University of New Hampshire, B.S.
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.B.A.
Professional
- Assistant Director, Regional Transportation Commission, 1990-1999
- Senior Management Analyst, Clark County, 1984-1990
- Director, Office of Budget and Management, City of Las Vegas, 1979-1984
- Budget Officer, City of Las Vegas, 1974-1979
Personal
Occupation: Consultant
Born: 1943 - Boston, Massachusetts
Born: 1943 - Boston, Massachusetts
Committees Serving
Primary Sponsor
| SJR1* | Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to expressly provide for the State Board of Pardons Commissioners and revise the duties of the State Board of Pardons Commissioners. (BDR C-567) |
| SCR1 | Directs the Legislative Committee on Energy to conduct an interim study concerning the development of renewable energy and clean energy resources in this State. (BDR R-117) |
| AJR2* | Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to require the recognition of all marriages regardless of gender. (BDR C-690) |
| SCR3 | Directs the Legislative Committee on Energy to conduct an interim study to consider alternative solutions for transportation system funding in Nevada. (BDR R-779) |
| SJR3 | Urges Congress to oppose the expansion of the United States Air Force in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada. (BDR R-745) |
| SJR8 | Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to guarantee equal rights. (BDR C-1278) |
| SB119 | Requires certain health and safety training for workers and supervisors performing certain work at sites where exhibitions, conventions or trade shows occur. (BDR 53-570) |
| SB124 | Establishes conditions for the performance of certain surgical procedures. (BDR 54-294) |
| SB127 | Increases the number of members on the board of county commissioners in certain counties. (BDR 20-855) |
| SB142 | Makes various changes relating to school safety. (BDR 34-167) |
| SB143 | Repeals, revises and reenacts provisions relating to background checks for certain sales or transfers of firearms. (BDR 15-755) |
| SB151 | Revises provisions related to certain proceedings concerning property. (BDR 3-516) |
| SB153 | Revises provisions relating to collective bargaining. (BDR 23-405) |
| SB158 | Revises the definition of the term “supervisory employee” for purposes of provisions relating to collective bargaining. (BDR 23-789) |
| SB160 | Requires the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to adopt certain regulations concerning natural gas infrastructure. (BDR 58-909) |
| SB165 | Makes various changes to provisions governing prescribing, dispensing and administering controlled substances designed to end the life of a patient. (BDR 40-292) |
| SB166 | Revises provisions relating to employment. (BDR 18-5) |
| SB167 | Revises provisions relating to public utilities. (BDR 58-911) |
| SB168 | Revises provisions relating to energy efficiency standards for buildings. (BDR 58-912) |
| SB173 | Revises provisions relating to criminal convictions of victims of sex trafficking and involuntary servitude. (BDR 14-595) |
| AB174 | Establishes the Nevada Interagency Advisory Council on Homelessness to Housing. (BDR 18-94) |
| SB175 | Revises provisions relating to public works. (BDR 28-618) |
| SB177 | Revises provisions relating to employment practices. (BDR 53-723) |
| SB178 | Creates the Council on Food Security and the Food for People, Not Landfills Program. (BDR 18-57) |
| SB182 | Revises provisions relating to peace officers. (BDR 23-561) |
| SB190 | Creates the Nevada 2020 Census Commission. (BDR S-727) |
| AB190 | Revises provisions relating to certain construction. (BDR 28-637) |
| AB192 | Establishes a procedure when certain offenses are decriminalized. (BDR 14-319) |
| SB192 | Revises provisions relating to health care. (BDR 53-781) |
| SB193 | Makes an appropriation for educational programs relating to history, law and civics. (BDR S-368) |
| SB194 | Establishes programs for certain persons of low-income and persons in foster care. (BDR 38-780) |
| SB196 | Revises provisions relating to preferences in bidding for certain contracts for businesses based in this State. (BDR 28-66) |
| SB199 | Revises provisions relating to real property. (BDR 32-747) |
| SB200 | Requires health insurers to provide coverage for certain services and equipment. (BDR 57-43) |
| SB201 | Revises provisions governing loans. (BDR 52-568) |
| SB202 | Revises provisions relating to children with disabilities. (BDR 34-685) |
| SB203 | Revises provisions governing programs for children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing. (BDR 38-77) |
| SB204 | Revises provisions relating to the mental health of pupils. (BDR 34-551) |
| SB205 | Requires the Office of Grant Procurement, Coordination and Management of the Department of Administration to create a pilot program to award grants of money to certain governmental and nonprofit organizations. (BDR S-807) |
| SB206 | Revises provisions relating to state financial administration. (BDR 31-806) |
| SB209 | Revises provisions relating to hemp. (BDR 49-584) |
| SB210 | Revises provisions relating to energy. (BDR 58-307) |
| AB214 | Makes an appropriation for a feasibility study of the development of the historic structures, buildings and other property and any artifact resources of the Nevada State Prison. (BDR S-535) |
| SB215 | Revises provisions relating to occupational diseases. (BDR 53-317) |
| AB215 | Revises provisions relating to document preparation services. (BDR 19-666) |
| SB220 | Revises provisions relating to Internet privacy. (BDR 52-920) |
| SB224 | Revises provisions relating to public retirement systems. (BDR 23-598) |
| SB225 | Revises provisions relating to veterans. (BDR 37-552) |
| SB226 | Makes various changes relating to health insurance. (BDR 38-549) |
| SB228 | Revises provisions relating to industrial hemp. (BDR 54-180) |
| SB231 | Revises provisions relating to certain construction. (BDR 28-910) |
| AB233 | Revises provisions related to water. (BDR 48-45) |
| SB245 | Revises provisions relating to civil actions. (BDR 3-965) |
| AB245 | Requires the waiver of certain fees for certain veteran-owned businesses. (BDR 7-124) |
| AB251 | Expands the employers subject to provisions prohibiting certain unlawful employment practices. (BDR 53-1046) |
| SB251 | Requires an interim study concerning the development of certain golf courses. (BDR S-60) |
| AB252 | Revises provisions relating to providers of community-based living arrangement services. (BDR 39-656) |
| SB254 | Revises provisions relating to carbon reduction. (BDR 40-907) |
| SB256 | Revises various provisions relating to landlords and tenants. (BDR 10-569) |
| AB259* | Revises provisions relating to certain criminal convictions and sentences. (BDR 14-657) |
| SB262 | Makes various changes to provide for tracking and reporting of information concerning the pricing of prescription drugs for treating asthma. (BDR 40-55) |
| SB263 | Revises provisions relating to the regulation and taxation of certain vapor products, alternative nicotine products and tobacco products. (BDR 32-700) |
| SB268 | Revises provisions related to regulatory bodies. (BDR 54-1011) |
| AB275 | Makes various changes relating to professional and occupational licensing. (BDR 54-676) |
| SB284 | Creates the Advisory Task Force on HIV Exposure Modernization. (BDR S-742) |
| SB286 | Revises provisions relating to aggregated sentences and eligibility for parole. (BDR 14-293) |
| SB287 | Revises provisions governing public records. (BDR 19-648) |
| SB310 | Authorizes the creation of pilot programs for recycling beverage containers. (BDR 40-752) |
| SB311 | Revises provisions prohibiting certain discriminatory practices against a person seeking credit. (BDR 52-1048) |
| SB312 | Requires an employer in private employment to provide paid leave to employees under certain circumstances. (BDR 53-888) |
| SB313 | Revises provisions relating to computer literacy and computer science education. (BDR 34-731) |
| SB314 | Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-730) |
| SB315 | Revises provisions relating to public health. (BDR 40-581) |
| SB319 | Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-1063) |
| SB331 | Designates the new Interstate Highway No. 11 as the Purple Heart Highway. (BDR S-78) |
| SB336 | Requires the Governor to annually proclaim July 28 as Buffalo Soldiers Day in the State of Nevada. (BDR 19-791) |
| SB338 | Makes various changes relating to the regulation of fireworks. (BDR 42-34) |
| SB340 | Revises provisions relating to public works. (BDR 28-808) |
| SB342 | Revises provisions relating to animals. (BDR 14-748) |
| SB344 | Revises requirements relating to Medicaid. (BDR 38-743) |
| SB355 | Revises provisions relating to Oriental medicine. (BDR 54-856) |
| SB357 | Revises provisions relating to home warranty protection plans. (BDR 57-295) |
| SB364 | Prohibits discrimination against and provides protection for patients or residents of certain facilities. (BDR 40-757) |
| SB365 | Revises provisions relating to health insurance. (BDR 57-684) |
| SB368 | Revises provisions relating to protections for victims of crime. (BDR 3-166) |
| SB370 | Revises the State Plan for Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. (BDR 38-966) |
| AB382* | Establishes provisions governing payment for the provision of emergency services and care to patients. (BDR 40-570) |
| SB384 | Revises provisions relating to criminal procedure. (BDR 14-857) |
| SB385 | Revises provisions relating to insurance for personal property at storage facilities. (BDR 57-538) |
| SB408 | Revises provisions relating to public safety. (BDR 43-805) |
| SB416 | Revises provisions relating to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). (BDR 23-895) |
| SB418 | Revises provisions governing the distribution and sale of raw milk. (BDR 51-1073) |
| SB490 | Requires the Nevada Commission on Minority Affairs to conduct a study related to disparities and unlawful discrimination in the awarding of certain contracts by the State or a local government. (BDR S-586) |
| SB493 | Revises provisions relating to misclassification of employees. (BDR 53-1087) |
| SB547 | Revises provisions relating to providers of new electric resources. (BDR 58-913) |
| SB557 | Revises provisions relating to campaign practices. (BDR 24-1272) |
Co-Sponsor
| SJR3* | Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to provide certain rights to voters. (BDR C-55) |
| ACR3 | Memorializes former Assemblyman Bob Price. (BDR R-971) |
| AJR4 | Urges the President and the Congress of the United States to pass acts to combat illegal harvesting and trafficking of human organs. (BDR R-92) |
| SJR5 | Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to revise provisions relating to the State Legislature. (BDR C-58) |
| SR5 | Inducts Valerie Wiener into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1262) |
| SR6 | Inducts Barbara Katherine Cegavske into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1261) |
| SCR7 | Celebrates the sister state relationship between the State of Nevada and Taiwan. (BDR R-1266) |
| SCR8 | Memorializes former Nevada Attorney General and Nevada Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Springer. (BDR R-1259) |
| ACR9 | Celebrates the Life of Assemblyman Odis “Tyrone” Thompson. (BDR R-1291) |
| SB155 | Revises provisions regarding the possession and use of personal identifying information and fictitious personal identifying information. (BDR 15-917) |
| AB157 | Establishes provisions relating to certain services for and resources concerning victims of human trafficking. (BDR 18-141) |
| AB158 | Revises provisions governing criminal procedures for certain juvenile offenders who are also victims of certain crimes. (BDR 14-143) |
| SB159 | Requires each public school and private school to adopt a policy concerning safe exposure to the sun. (BDR 34-583) |
| SB179 | Revises provisions relating to abortions. (BDR 40-567) |
| AB182 | Designates neon as the official state element of the State of Nevada. (BDR 19-670) |
| SB197 | Revises provisions relating to trade practices. (BDR 52-746) |
| SB198 | Requires analysis and reporting concerning the eligibility of children for Medicaid. (BDR S-744) |
| AB206* | Revises provisions relating to renewable energy and the renewable portfolio standard. (BDR 58-746) |
| SB207 | Revises provisions governing apprentices. (BDR 28-740) |
| SB218 | Revises provisions relating to domestic violence. (BDR 3-316) |
| SB223 | Revises provisions relating to persons in need of care or assistance. (BDR 13-67) |
| SB255 | Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-790) |
| SB261 | Revises provisions relating to firearms. (BDR 15-21) |
| SB282 | Limiting the civil liability of crisis support centers under certain circumstances. (BDR 3-614) |
| SB293 | Makes various changes relating to children who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation. (BDR 38-517) |
| AB295 | Revising provisions governing sexuality education in public schools. (BDR 34-811) |
| SB320 | Makes various changes concerning the placement of pupils in certain more rigorous courses. (BDR 34-681) |
| SB321 | Abolishes the Achievement School District. (BDR 34-682) |
| SB324 | Revises provisions relating to education. (BDR 34-683) |
| SB343 | Requires training for certain members of certain educational governing bodies and requires additional transparency for school expenditures. (BDR 34-548) |
| SB358 | Revises provisions relating to the renewable energy portfolio standard. (BDR 58-301) |
| AB363 | Revises certain provisions relating to homeless youth. (BDR 43-1033) |
| SB386 | Revises provisions governing certain tax exemptions for veterans. (BDR 32-737) |
| SB489 | Revises provisions relating to state and local business licenses. (BDR 7-137) |