Irene Bustamante Adams
NV · Clark County School District Trustee, District F
Irene Bustamante Adams is the current Clark County School District trustee for District F, first elected in 2022. She serves as deputy director and chief strategy officer for Workforce Connections and represented Nevada Assembly District 42 from 2010 through 2018.
Where Irene Bustamante Adams stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (8 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (3 records), Public Education Quality (7 records),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 8 support
On December 11, 2025, CCSD Board President Irene Bustamante Adams and Superintendent Jhone Ebert presented revised budget procedures developed with state officials and a compliance monitor to improve budget transparency and accountability.
December 11, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: newsroom.ccsd.net · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2017 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 143 to create a legislative committee reviewing tax expenditures and economic-development incentives; no further action was taken.
June 6, 2017Supports Government Efficiency
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
On June 5, 2017, Irene Bustamante Adams voted for Senate Bill 451, which created the Nevada Sentencing Commission and directed statewide sentencing-data and policy review.
June 5, 2017Supports Government Efficiency
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Sponsored a 2017 Nevada law that moved the state economic-development office's yearly report on small-business contracting from September 15 to December 1 and ended the office's inland-port planning duties (Assembly Bill 231, Chapter 160).
May 26, 2017Supports Government Efficiency
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Sole sponsor of a 2017 Nevada law widening the rules for getting rid of property police hold, adding a court order, a sworn statement and a yearly audit, and letting counties donate such property to charities. The Assembly passed it 38-0 and the Senate 20-0, and the governor signed it on May 23, 2017 (Assembly Bill 147, Chapter 84).
May 23, 2017Supports Government Efficiency
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Jointly sponsored a law changing how the state office that finds, coordinates, and manages grants operates. The governor signed it (Assembly Bill 98).
May 19, 2017Supports Government Efficiency
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 364 to revise Nevada's state business portal; the governor approved it as Chapter 457.
June 9, 2015Supports Government Efficiency
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 383 to revise the Legislative Commission's Sunset Subcommittee; the governor approved it as Chapter 208.
May 28, 2013Supports Government Efficiency
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
On August 20, 2025, CCSD Board President Irene Bustamante Adams publicly supported the approved 2025-2027 teachers agreement, which increased the contract's overall compensation and benefit value by about 10 percent.
August 20, 2025Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: newsroom.ccsd.net · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 291 to fund school-district early-childhood education programs; the bill received no further action after the legislative deadline.
April 11, 2015Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 3 support
Sponsored a law banning people from intentionally blocking driveways, building entrances, or roads. It lets anyone harmed sue for damages and a court order, with no criminal penalty (Assembly Bill 258, Chapter 493).
June 9, 2015Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
On June 1, 2015, Irene Bustamante Adams voted for Senate Bill 111, which required Nevada Highway Patrol officers to wear portable event-recording devices while on duty.
June 1, 2015Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 212 to increase the statute of limitations for sexual assault; the governor approved it as Chapter 150.
May 25, 2015Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Track record — Public Education Quality
Public Education Quality · 7 support
On August 20, 2025, CCSD Board President Irene Bustamante Adams publicly supported the approved 2025-2027 teachers agreement, which increased the contract's overall compensation and benefit value by about 10 percent.
August 20, 2025Supports Public Education Quality
Source: newsroom.ccsd.net · researched July 10, 2026
On February 13, 2024, CCSD Trustee Irene Bustamante Adams publicly advocated for the district's magnet, career-and-technical, and other school-choice options as tools for student and workforce success.
February 13, 2024Supports Public Education Quality
Source: newsroom.ccsd.net · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 166 to establish Nevada's State Seal of Biliteracy; the governor approved it as Chapter 291.
May 30, 2015Supports Public Education Quality
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 291 to fund school-district early-childhood education programs; the bill received no further action after the legislative deadline.
April 11, 2015Supports Public Education Quality
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 260 to revise higher-education tuition charges for qualifying students; the governor approved it as Chapter 505.
June 11, 2013Supports Public Education Quality
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 224 to revise the collection and maintenance of public-education data; the governor approved it as Chapter 457.
June 10, 2013Supports Public Education Quality
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 222 to require certain school districts to pilot reading-skills development centers; no further action was taken.
June 4, 2013Supports Public Education Quality
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 6 support
On June 5, 2017, Irene Bustamante Adams voted for Senate Bill 377, which created the Nevada Right to Counsel Commission and restructured oversight of indigent-defense services.
June 5, 2017Supports Civil Rights
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 151 to establish participation goals for disadvantaged and local emerging small businesses in state transportation contracts; the governor approved it as Chapter 473.
June 11, 2013Supports Civil Rights
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams was a joint sponsor of Senate Bill 303, which authorized driver authorization cards and restricted disclosure of legal-presence information for immigration enforcement; the governor approved it as Chapter 282.
May 31, 2013Supports Civil Rights
Source: leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 358, the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act; the governor approved it as Chapter 204.
May 28, 2013Supports Civil Rights
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 175 to revise voting provisions for uniformed and overseas voters; the governor approved it as Chapter 8.
May 10, 2013Supports Civil Rights
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2011 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 313, which revised custody and visitation rules for military parents; the governor approved it as Chapter 173.
May 31, 2011Supports Civil Rights
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
In the 2017 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 399 to establish the Nevada State Infrastructure Bank and revise public-works provisions; the governor approved it as Chapter 575.
June 13, 2017Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Track record — General
General · 39 records
On May 1, 2026, Veterans In Politics announced its endorsement of Irene Bustamante Adams for Clark County School District Trustee, District F.
May 1, 2026
Source: veteransinpolitics.org · researched July 10, 2026
On April 24, 2026, the Vegas Chamber announced its endorsement of Irene Bustamante Adams for Clark County School District Trustee, District F.
April 24, 2026
Source: vegaschamber.com · researched July 10, 2026
On February 17, 2026, Irene Bustamante Adams testified to Nevada's Legislative Committee on Education as president of the Nevada Association of School Boards and presented the association's 2025 reflection and 2026 objectives.
February 17, 2026
Source: leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
On January 7, 2026, the Clark County School District Board of Trustees elected Irene Bustamante Adams as vice president for 2026.
January 7, 2026
Source: newsroom.ccsd.net · researched July 10, 2026
On January 8, 2025, the Clark County School District Board of Trustees elected Irene Bustamante Adams as its president for 2025.
January 8, 2025
Source: ktnv.com · researched July 10, 2026
On February 22, 2024, Irene Bustamante Adams voted to approve Superintendent Jesus Jara's resignation agreement, including a $250,000 buyout.
February 22, 2024
Source: nevadacurrent.com · researched July 10, 2026
On February 22, 2024, Irene Bustamante Adams voted against appointing Brenda Larsen-Mitchell as interim CCSD superintendent and expressed a preference for Jason Goudie.
February 22, 2024
Source: nevadacurrent.com · researched July 10, 2026
On May 9, 2023, Workforce Connections Chief Strategy Officer Irene Bustamante Adams testified to a Nevada Senate committee about launching seven regional industry-sector councils in Southern Nevada.
May 9, 2023
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2017 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 430 to create an interim Nevada Task Force on Retirement Security; no further action was taken.
June 6, 2017
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2017 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 269 to regulate and tax vapor products; no further action was taken.
June 6, 2017
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Sponsored a 2017 law raising the yearly cap on Nevada brew pub production to 40,000 barrels and revising winery and craft-distillery rules (Assembly Bill 431).
June 5, 2017
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2017 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 410 to authorize certain compensation claims by new-vehicle dealers against manufacturers; the governor approved it as Chapter 291.
June 1, 2017
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2017 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 294 to require accommodations facilitators to collect and remit room taxes; the bill received no further action after the legislative deadline.
May 27, 2017
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2017 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 195 to revise cosmetology regulation; the governor approved it as Chapter 127.
May 25, 2017
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2017 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 401 to add a registration fee for clean-fuel and hybrid vehicles; the bill received no further action after the legislative deadline.
April 15, 2017
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
When Nevada's 2017 legislative session began, Irene Bustamante Adams served as Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore and chaired Commerce and Labor; her official biography also records prior service as Taxation chair and Nevada Hispanic Legislative Caucus chair.
February 6, 2017
Source: leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 399 to establish the Nevada Grow existing-business pilot program; the governor approved it as Chapter 459.
June 9, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 161 to authorize certain businesses to seek partial tax abatements through the Office of Economic Development; the governor approved it as Chapter 406.
June 8, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 115 to revise regulation of audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and hearing-aid specialists; the governor approved it as Chapter 404.
June 8, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 141 to revise homeowners-association lien foreclosures; the governor approved it as Chapter 304.
June 1, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
On June 1, 2015, Irene Bustamante Adams voted against Senate Bill 92, which revised Nevada's turnaround-school, employee-transfer, and educator-evaluation framework.
June 1, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 246 to revise cosmetology regulation; the governor approved it as Chapter 151.
May 25, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 116 to revise the Regional Business Development Advisory Council for Clark County; the governor approved it as Chapter 142.
May 22, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
On April 21, 2015, Irene Bustamante Adams voted against Assembly Bill 320, which would have made certain county and municipal offices nonpartisan; the bill failed in the Assembly.
April 21, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 181 to revise motor-carrier provisions; the bill received no further action after the legislative deadline.
April 11, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2015 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 235 to require qualifying employers to provide paid sick leave; the bill received no further action after the legislative deadline.
April 11, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Co-sponsored a bill proposing to make it illegal for employers to punish workers for asking about or discussing their pay, and to change how workers file pay discrimination complaints with the state's Equal Rights Commission. The bill stayed in the Assembly Government Affairs Committee and died at the session deadline (Assembly Bill 304).
April 11, 2015
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Sponsored a 2013 law creating state certification for local emerging small businesses and requiring Nevada's economic development office to set goals for their share of state purchasing and public works contracts (Assembly Bill 294, Chapter 546).
June 12, 2013
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 138 to revise partial tax abatements; the governor approved it as Chapter 471.
June 11, 2013
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 226 to regulate certain insurance policies, annuities, benefit contracts, and retained-asset accounts; the governor approved it as Chapter 458.
June 10, 2013
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Lead-sponsored a bill proposing to let service members, veterans, and veterans' surviving spouses licensed in another state get Nevada professional licenses by endorsement. It died in conference committee in June 2013 (Assembly Bill 349).
June 4, 2013
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Sponsored a 2013 Nevada law on escrow accounts, allowing same-day payouts on certified checks drawn from any bank authorized to do business in Nevada (Assembly Bill 83).
June 1, 2013
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2013 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 128 to create a limited aquatic-invasive-species fee exemption; the governor approved it as Chapter 124.
May 24, 2013
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Introduced a bill proposing to change limits on deficiency judgments that lenders can collect after a home foreclosure (Assembly Bill 274, 2013). It died at a legislative deadline.
April 23, 2013
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2011 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 167, which enacted protections against aquatic invasive species; the governor approved it as Chapter 387.
June 15, 2011
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2011 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 271 to regulate private transfer-fee obligations affecting real property; the governor approved it as Chapter 77.
May 20, 2011
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2011 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 166, which changed municipal authority to hold certain special elections; the governor approved it as Chapter 37.
May 12, 2011
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2011 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams sponsored Assembly Bill 364 to revise military-duty leave for public employees; the bill received no further action after the legislative deadline.
April 16, 2011
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
In the 2011 Nevada legislative session, Irene Bustamante Adams jointly sponsored Assembly Bill 169 to revise charter-school contracting authority; the bill received no further action after the legislative deadline.
April 16, 2011
Source: archive.leg.state.nv.us · researched July 10, 2026
Race Irene Bustamante Adams is in:
- School District Board of Trustees, District F · November 3, 2026 · Clark County School District, Nevada · incumbent
Profile last researched July 14, 2026.