Shondra Summers-Armstrong Archives

Democrats File Second Motion To Delay Separation of Powers Court Case

June 21, 2023 3:53 pmJune 21, 2023 4:03 pm

Its nearly been three years since Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) filed a separation of powers lawsuit against eleven Democratic lawmakers, including Brittney Miller, Selena Torres, Dina Neal and James Ohrenschall, in regards to their alleged violation of the Nevada Constitution’s separation-of-powers clause which prohibits dual service of public employees...

NV Dem: ‘Police Are Taught That People Of Color Are Dangerous In a Traffic Stop’

May 9, 2023 11:02 amMay 15, 2023 3:55 pm

Calls for Democratic Assemblywoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong (AD-6) to apologize are increasing over her statement made during a hearing on Senate Bill 296. Assm. Summers-Armstrong has cosponsored SB296 that “prohibits a peace officer from issuing a citation for certain violations relating to registration, license plates, permits for unregistered vehicles and equipment, unless...

Democrats Back National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

April 10, 2023 12:48 pmMay 18, 2023 2:55 pm

Last week, the Nevada Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections held a public hearing on AJR6 the the National Popular Vote interstate compact. The compact would require that Nevada’s electoral college votes would go to the Presidential candidate with the largest share of the popular vote. In March 2023, the National Popular...

NV Dems Seek to Ban Fluorescent Lightbulbs

March 7, 2023 12:21 pmMarch 7, 2023 4:51 pm

Following California and Vermont’s lead, Democratic lawmakers in Nevada have proposed AB 144 which would forbid the sale and distribution of “compact fluorescent lamps and linear fluorescent lamps.” Assembly members Selena La Rue Hatch, Shondra Summers Armstong, Venecia Considine, Natha Anderson, Howard Watts, Cecelia Gonzalez have sponsored this “green” legislation. ...

NPRI Files Motion Against Eleven State Lawmakers For Violating Constitution

January 2, 2023 12:26 pmJanuary 6, 2023 8:53 am

Following their unanimous Nevada Supreme Court victory in April, which allowed all citizens to bring constitutional separation of powers challenges without having to satisfy the traditional standing requirements, the Nevada Policy Research Institute (NPRI) has filed a second lawsuit (see below) against 11 state lawmakers for violating the state constitution...