Moises Denis
| Moises Denis | ||
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| Nevada State Senate, Clark 2 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, Nevada State Senate | ||
| 2013 - present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $146.29/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (12 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Nevada State Assembly | ||
| 2004 - 2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Brigham Young University, 2004 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 08/09/1961 | |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, NY | |
| Profession | Computer Network Technician, Public Utility Commission of Nevada | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Denis earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music from Brigham Young University in 2004. He is computer network technician for the Public Utility Commission of Nevada.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Denis served on the following committees:
| Nevada Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Labor and Energy, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Revenue and Economic Development | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Denis served on these committees:
| Nevada Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Legislative Operations and Elections, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Revenue | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, while in the Nevada Assembly, Denis served on these committees:
| Nevada Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Education | ||||
| • Health and Human Services | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Nevada State Senate elections, 2010
On November 2, 2010, Denis won election to the Clark 2 District Seat in the Nevada State Senate. Denis ran unopposed in the general election.[1]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Denis won re-election to the District 28 Seat in the Nevada Assembly, defeating Agustin Mendoza.[2]
Denis raised $72,848 for his campaign.[3]
| Nevada State Assembly, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Moises Denis (D)
|
4,664 | 78.86% | ||
| Agustin Mendoza | 1,250 | 21.14% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Denis was not up for election to the Nevada State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Denis raised a total of $183,745.
| Nevada State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Moises Denis's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Newmont Mining | $15,000 | |||
| MGM Mirage | $10,000 | |||
| Nevada Power Co. | $8,500 | |||
| Wynn Resorts | $8,000 | |||
| Barrick Gold Strike Mines | $7,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $183,745 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2010
Denis won election to the Nevada State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Denis raised a total of $119,930.
| Nevada State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Moises Denis's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| R & S Investment Properties | $8,000 | |||
| South Point Hotel & Casino | $5,000 | |||
| MGM Mirage | $4,000 | |||
| Clark County Education Association | $4,000 | |||
| Citizens For Justice Trust | $4,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $119,930 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2008
Denis won re-election to the Nevada State Assembly in 2008. During that election cycle, Denis raised a total of $72,848.
| Nevada State Assembly 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Moises Denis's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Clark County Education Association | $5,000 | |||
| South Point Hotel & Casino | $2,500 | |||
| Nevada State Education Association | $2,500 | |||
| Las Vegas Chamber Of Commerce | $2,500 | |||
| Associated General Contractors Of Nevada | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $72,848 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2006
Denis won re-election to the Nevada State Assembly in 2006. During that election cycle, Denis raised a total of $64,850.
| Nevada State Assembly 2006 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Moises Denis's campaign in 2006 | ||||
| MGM Mirage | $5,000 | |||
| Clark County Education Association | $4,500 | |||
| Harrah's | $4,000 | |||
| Nevada State Education Association | $3,000 | |||
| Education Support Employees Association | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2006 | $64,850 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
2004
Denis won election to the Nevada State Assembly in 2004. During that election cycle, Denis raised a total of $95,546.
| Nevada State Assembly 2004 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Moises Denis's campaign in 2004 | ||||
| Clark County Education Association | $7,500 | |||
| Nevada Association Of Realtors | $4,000 | |||
| Nevada State Education Association | $3,190 | |||
| Station Casinos | $2,736 | |||
| Southern Nevada Home Builders Association/HI-PAC | $2,500 | |||
| Total Raised in 2004 | $95,546 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Scorecards
Nevada Policy Research Institute
The Nevada Policy Research Institute, a Nevada-based conservative-libertarian think tank, releases a "Legislative Report Card" evaluating members of the Nevada State Legislature on "each lawmaker's voting record on legislation impacting the degree of economic freedom and education reform." Bills determined by the Institute to be of greater significance are weighted accordingly. According to the Institute, "a legislator with a score above 50 is considered to be an ally of economic liberty".[4]
2011
Denis received a score of 32.23% in the 2011 report card, ranking 48th out of all 63 Nevada State Legislature members.[4]
Personal
Denis and his wife, Susan, have five children: Diana Marie, Dustin Lee, Daniel Carlos, Denae Virgilia and Dallin Moises.
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External links
- Nevada Assembly - Rep. Moises Denis
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008, 2006
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Maggie Carlton (D) |
Nevada State Senate District 2 2010–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by ' |
Nevada State Assembly District 28 2004–2010 |
Succeeded by Lucy Flores |
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