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Senator Pat Spearman
Chief Majority Whip
Party: Democratic
District: 1
County: Clark (Part)
Legislative Service
- Co-Majority Whip, 2019
- Nevada Senate, 2012 - Present (first elected November 2012)
Other Public Service
- United States Army Military Police Corp, 1977-2007
- Kentucky Colonel, 2004
- Member, 17th Congressional District Selection Committee for Military Academies, 1992-1996
- President, San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District, 1991-1994
- Board of Directors, Hays County United Way, 1990-1994
- Chair, Texas Region 6 Health and Human Services, 1984-1986
Affiliations
- The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries International
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
- Stonewall Democratic Club of Southern Nevada
Education
- Walden University, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- University of Idaho Legislative Energy Horizon Institute Energy Policy Planning Program
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Executive Leadership Academy
- Norfolk State University, B.S.
- Seminary of the Southwest, Master of Divinity, Austin, Texas
- Military Police Officer Basic and Advance Course
- Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, Certified Equal Opportunity Manager
- U.S. Army Command and General Staff College
Personal
Occupation: Retired Soldier; Ordained Minister
Recreation: Playing and listening to music, reading, spending time with family, meeting people and traveling
Born: 1955 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Recreation: Playing and listening to music, reading, spending time with family, meeting people and traveling
Born: 1955 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Committees Serving
Primary Sponsor
| SCR2 | Honors former State Senator Allison Copening for her advocacy for organ donation and expresses the support of the Nevada Legislature for the development of a transplant institute. (BDR R-66) |
| SCR5 | Urges certain actions to address the public health crisis in Nevada. (BDR R-966) |
| SJR8* | Proposes to amend the Nevada Constitution to guarantee equal rights. (BDR C-1278) |
| AJR10 | Proposes to amend the Ordinance of the Nevada Constitution and the Nevada Constitution to remove language authorizing the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment. (BDR C-496) |
| SCR10 | Directs the Legislative Committee on Energy to conduct an interim study concerning the development of hydrogen, vanadium and lithium as energy resources in this State. (BDR R-523) |
| SJR11 | Urges Congress to ratify the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women. (BDR R-969) |
| SB109 | Revises provisions relating to the collection of certain information by governmental agencies. (BDR 19-95) |
| SB110 | Revises provisions relating to businesses engaged in the development of emerging technologies. (BDR 18-447) |
| SB115 | Revises provisions relating to the confidentiality of certain personal information of certain persons. (BDR 20-605) |
| SB116 | Revises provisions relating to mental health. (BDR 39-12) |
| AB121 | Revises certain provisions relating to elections. (BDR 24-774) |
| SB123 | Revises provisions relating to the Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum. (BDR 38-6) |
| SB124 | Revises provisions governing the eligibility of certain convicted persons for public assistance. (BDR 38-656) |
| AB138 | Revises provisions governing the eligibility of certain convicted persons for public assistance. (BDR 38-760) |
| AB143 | Establishes provisions concerning victims of human trafficking. (BDR 16-856) |
| SB144 | Revises provisions relating to common-interest communities. (BDR 10-565) |
| SB145 | Revises provisions relating to financial institutions. (BDR 55-481) |
| AB151 | Revises provisions relating to offenses. (BDR 14-776) |
| SB163 | Provides for the issuance of special license plates to support the Divine Nine. (BDR 43-1018) |
| SB174 | Revises provisions relating to juvenile justice. (BDR 5-874) |
| SB187 | Makes various changes relating to the solitary confinement of offenders. (BDR 16-170) |
| SB188 | Establishes programs for certain persons of low-income and certain children. (BDR 38-711) |
| AB230 | Revises provisions relating to juvenile justice. (BDR 5-791) |
| SB240 | Requires hospitals to submit a report concerning certain charges. (BDR 40-5) |
| SB267 | Authorizes the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, to conduct a study concerning diversity and equality in the workplace. (BDR S-461) |
| SB297 | Revises provisions relating to agriculture. (BDR 22-480) |
| AB301 | Revises provisions governing motor vehicles. (BDR 58-696) |
| SB302 | Revises provisions relating to governmental administration. (BDR 18-171) |
| SB303 | Revises provisions relating to professions. (BDR 54-669) |
| AB327 | Requires certain mental health professionals to complete continuing education relating to cultural competency. (BDR 54-175) |
| SB341 | Revises provisions relating to health care. (BDR 40-62) |
| AB366 | Revises provisions governing mental health records. (BDR 54-456) |
| AB371 | Enacts provisions governing discrimination based on race. (BDR 34-697) |
| SB399 | Establishes provisions relating to employment. (BDR 7-441) |
| SB420 | Revises provisions relating to health insurance. (BDR 57-251) |
Co-Sponsor
| SCR1 | Urges employers in this State to provide personal protective equipment to employees to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (BDR R-189) |
| SCR3 | Memorializes former state Senator Joseph M. Neal, Jr. (BDR R-901) |
| SR5 | Inducts David R. Parks into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1165) |
| SR6 | Inducts Mark Amodei into the Senate Hall of Fame. (BDR R-1164) |
| ACR6 | Memorializes former Assemblyman and Senator Alan H. Glover. (BDR R-1158) |
| SCR12 | Celebrates the sister-state relationship between the State of Nevada and Taiwan, which continues to enhance trade, educational and cultural relations. (BDR R-1151) |
| SCR14 | Memorializes former District Court Judge Don P. Chairez. (BDR R-1140) |
| SB96 | Makes various changes relating to services provided to persons with autism spectrum disorders. (BDR 38-89) |
| SB122 | Requires certain health and safety training for certain employees of cannabis establishments. (BDR 53-663) |
| SB143 | Revises provisions relating to the care of children. (BDR 15-721) |
| SB168 | Revises provisions relating to cannabis. (BDR 56-135) |
| AB182 | Revises the elements of the crime of advancing prostitution. (BDR 15-744) |
| SB190 | Provides for the dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives. (BDR 54-3) |
| SB203 | Revises provisions relating to civil actions involving certain sexual offenses. (BDR 2-577) |
| SB211 | Establishes requirements relating to testing for sexually transmitted diseases. (BDR 40-563) |
| SB212 | Revises provisions relating to the use of force by peace officers. (BDR 14-215) |
| SB230 | Enacts provisions relating to mental health. (BDR 34-82) |
| SB236 | Makes various changes relating to public safety. (BDR 23-217) |
| SB237 | Revises provisions relating to businesses. (BDR 7-548) |
| SB251 | Revises provisions relating to genetic counseling and testing. (BDR 40-478) |
| SB287 | Revises provisions relating to higher education. (BDR 34-933) |
| SB448 | Revises provisions governing public utilities. (BDR 58-46) |
| SB450 | Revises provisions relating to the financing of school facilities. (BDR 30-1153) |