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Quick Facts
Personal Details

James A. Settelmeyer (b. 1971) is a Republican member of the Nevada State Senate, representing District 17. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Settelmeyer served in the Nevada State Assembly, representing District 39 from 2006 to 2010.

Settelmeyer's professional experience includes working as an agriculturalist.

Education

  • Attended, Concord Law School
  • BS, Agricultural Education and Agricultural Science, California Polytechnic State University, 1994

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Concord Law School
  • BS, Agricultural Education and Agricultural Science, California Polytechnic State University, 1994
  • Chairman, Settelmeyer Ranches Incorporated, present
  • Former Employee, Granite Construction Company

Political Experience

  • Attended, Concord Law School
  • BS, Agricultural Education and Agricultural Science, California Polytechnic State University, 1994
  • Chairman, Settelmeyer Ranches Incorporated, present
  • Former Employee, Granite Construction Company
  • Minority Leader, Nevada State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Nevada State Senate, 2010-present
  • Candidate, Nevada State Senate, District 17, 2018
  • Minority Whip, Nevada State Senate, 2017-2018
  • Majority Whip, Nevada State Senate, 2015-2016
  • Minority Whip, Nevada State Senate, 2011-2012
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, 2006-2010

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Commerce, Labor and Energy Committee, Nevada State Senate

Former Member, Joint Subcommittee on Energy, Nevada State Senate

Former Member, Legislative Operations and Elections Committee, Nevada State Senate

Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, Nevada State Senate

Former Member, Senate Parliamentary Rules and Procedures (SPRP) Committee, Nevada State Senate

Vice Chair, Legislative Committee, Review and Oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the Marlette Lake Water System, 2009-2010

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Commerce and Labor Committee

Member, Finance Committee

Member, Growth and Infrastructure Committee

Member, Joint Interim Finance Committee

Member, Legislative Commission

Member, Subcommittee on Human Services

Member, Subcommittee on K-12/Higher Education/CIP

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Concord Law School
  • BS, Agricultural Education and Agricultural Science, California Polytechnic State University, 1994
  • Chairman, Settelmeyer Ranches Incorporated, present
  • Former Employee, Granite Construction Company
  • Minority Leader, Nevada State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Nevada State Senate, 2010-present
  • Candidate, Nevada State Senate, District 17, 2018
  • Minority Whip, Nevada State Senate, 2017-2018
  • Majority Whip, Nevada State Senate, 2015-2016
  • Minority Whip, Nevada State Senate, 2011-2012
  • Assembly Member, Nevada State Assembly, 2006-2010
  • Coach, 4-H Livestock Judging Team
  • Member, California Agricultural Teacher's Association
  • Chairman, Carson Valley Conservation District
  • Participant, Council of State Government West Leadership Academy
  • Member, Douglas County Republican Central Committee
  • Presenter, Eagles in Agriculture
  • Member, Farm Service Agency Community Outreach Committee
  • Western Zone Treasurer and Carson Valley Chapter Officer, Future Farmers of America
  • Coach, Future Farmers of America Livestock Judging Team
  • Volunteer Teacher's Aide, Jack's Valley Elementary School
  • Participant, Leadership Douglas County
  • Participant, National Conference of State Legislatures Leadership Academy
  • Chairman, Nevada State Conservation Commission
  • Region IX Chairman, Small Business Administration Ombudsman Program

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Citizen of the Year in Carson Valley, 2009

Outstanding Young Farmer, Nevada State, awarded by the American Jaycees in 2003

  • Arnold Settlemeyer

  • Patricia Settlemeyer