Michael Stewart recently retired as the Director of the Research Division of Nevada’s Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB), overseeing a staff of approximately 45 employees, including policy analysts, constituent services personnel, legislative librarians, and other support staff. He began his legislative service career in 1996 following 2½ years with the Elections Division of the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office, where he worked closely with local election officers in the administration of Nevada’s election laws. During his time with the Research Division, Michael was the primary staff contact for and staffed numerous legislative committees covering dozens of topic areas, including government affairs, natural resources, reapportionment and redistricting, elections, ethics in government, legislative affairs, and transportation.
Michael holds a Master of Science degree in Geography, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography—all from the University of Nevada, Reno. He is also a 2001 graduate of the Legislative Staff Management Institute, sponsored by National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) and the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. He served on NCSL’s Redistricting and Elections Standing Committee and the Council of State Governments-West Legislative Service Agency/Research Directors Committee.
