At Nevada Policy, our mission has always been to empower Nevadans with clear, actionable insights into how their elected officials are shaping the state’s future. We’re committed to fostering a more accountable government by shining a light on legislative decisions that impact everything from economic freedom to individual liberties.
That’s why we’re thrilled to announce a game-changing update to our Digital Legislative Scorecard at Nevada Representative Lookup: a comprehensive, bill-by-bill voting record for every tracked legislator.
What’s New? Granular Insights at Your Fingertips
Gone are the days of relying solely on high-level scores to gauge performance. Our revamped platform now lets you drill down into the nitty-gritty details of how each legislator voted on every single bill that factors into our scoring methodology. Whether you’re a policy wonk, a concerned constituent, or just someone curious about the inner workings of Carson City, this feature puts the power of transparency directly in your hands.
On the dedicated Nevada Voting Records page, users can now explore granular details for each lawmaker. This includes:
- Per-Bill Voting Breakdown: See exactly how your representative voted—yes, no, or excused—on every tracked bill, complete with bill descriptions, weights, and policy area categorizations (such as education, taxes, or healthcare).
- Segmented Views: Filter results by policy area to assess performance on specific issues that matter most to you.
- Overall Rankings and Comparisons: Compare legislators’ scores across different areas.
Whether you’re curious about a controversial tax proposal or education reform, this tool lets you see individual performance per tracked bill, empowering you to connect the dots between votes and outcomes.
This isn’t just data; it’s a roadmap to accountability. As Nevadans, we deserve to know not just what happened in the Legislature, but who made it happen—and why.
Why Transparency Is at the Heart of What We Do
At Nevada Policy, transparency is a core value. We’ve built our scorecard on a foundation of open, replicable methodology, and this update takes that commitment to the next level. By exposing the vote-level details behind every score, we’re inviting scrutiny, debate, and understanding. We believe that sunlight is the best disinfectant, especially when it comes to public policy.
Our scoring process has always been rigorous: We select bills based on their alignment with free-market principles and clearly predictable outcomes, weight them appropriately, and apply consistent criteria across the board. The new digital approach demystifies the “how” behind the numbers, allowing you to verify our assessments, spot patterns in a legislator’s record, and even reach out to your representatives with informed questions.
In an era where trust in institutions is at a historic low, we’re doubling down on openness. Because when voters have the full picture, they can demand better from those they elect.
How This Empowers You: Seeing Performance, Bill by Bill
Picture this: You’re advocating for lower property taxes in your community. With our updated scorecard, you can quickly filter tax-related bills, review your legislator’s voting history, and share evidence-based insights with neighbors or at the next town hall. Or, if you’re tracking education reform, you can trace a lawmaker’s evolution—or inconsistency—across multiple measures.
This granular view isn’t just for experts. It’s designed for everyday Nevadans who want to hold power to account without wading through mountains of legalese. And as we continue to refine the platform based on your feedback, we’ll keep adding tools to make civic engagement as straightforward as possible.
Join the Conversation
Transparency thrives when it’s a two-way street. Head over to lookup.nevadapolicy.org today, explore a legislator’s voting record, and let us know what you think.
Together, we’re not just scoring votes—we’re scoring a freer, more prosperous Nevada. Let’s keep the momentum going.