List of Nevada ballot measures
This page provides a list of ballot measures that have appeared on the statewide ballot in Nevada.
List of ballot measures by year
Measures are listed in reverse-chronological order, with the most recent and upcoming elections appearing first. Tables include brief summaries, relevant topics, and the election results for each measure.
2026
See also: Nevada 2026 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 6 | Abortion policy; Constitutional rights | Provide for a state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability | ||
| Question 7 | Voter ID policy | Require voters to present photo identification when voting in person or to provide the last four digits of their driver’s license or Social Security number when voting by mail |
2024
See also: Nevada 2024 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative authority; Higher education governance | Removes the constitutional status of the Board of Regents, which oversees state universities, allowing the legislature to change the governing structure of these universities through statute | 615,415 (45%) | 738,901 (55%) | ||
| Question 2 | Constitutional wording changes | Revise language in the state constitution related to public entities that benefit individuals with mental illness, blindness, or deafness | 897,821 (66%) | 463,218 (34%) | ||
| Question 3 | Primary election systems; Ranked-choice voting | Establish top-five primaries and ranked-choice voting (RCV) for federal and state offices in Nevada | 664,011 (47%) | 747,719 (53%) | ||
| Question 4 | Constitutional wording changes | Repeal language from the Nevada Constitution that allows the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments | 835,627 (61%) | 543,236 (39%) | ||
| Question 5 | Sales taxes | Amend the Sales and Use Tax of 1955 to provide a sales tax exemption for child and adult diapers | 942,828 (68%) | 433,583 (32%) | ||
| Question 6 | Constitutional rights; Abortion policy | Provide for a state constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability | 905,170 (64%) | 501,232 (36%) | ||
| Question 7 | Voter ID policy | Require voters to present photo identification when voting in person or to provide the last four digits of their driver’s license or Social Security number when voting by mail | 1,031,153 (73%) | 376,873 (27%) |
2022
See also: Nevada 2022 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Constitutional rights; Religion-related policy; Race and ethnicity issues; Sex and gender issues; LGBTQ issues | Prohibit the denial or abridgment of rights on account of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, ancestry, or national origin | 580,022 (59%) | 409,228 (41%) | ||
| Question 2 | Minimum wage laws | Increase the minimum wage to $12 by July 1, 2024 | 545,828 (55%) | 443,318 (45%) | ||
| Question 3 | Ranked-choice voting; Primary election systems | Provide for open top-five primaries and ranked-choice voting for general elections | 524,868 (53%) | 466,635 (47%) |
2020
See also: Nevada 2020 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative authority; Higher education governance | Removes the constitutional status of the Board of Regents | 626,146 (50%) | 630,023 (50%) | ||
| Question 2 | Family-related policy | Recognizes the marriage of couples regardless of gender | 821,050 (62%) | 494,186 (38%) | ||
| Question 3 | Administrative organization | Revises duties of the State Board of Pardons Commissioners | 782,015 (61%) | 496,287 (39%) | ||
| Question 4 | Election administration and governance; Race and suffrage; Military service policy; Constitutional rights | Creates a constitutional right to certain voting procedures and policies | 826,719 (64%) | 462,544 (36%) | ||
| Question 6 | Carbon emissions regulations | Requires utilities to acquire 50 percent of their electricity from renewable resources by 2030 | 747,581 (58%) | 542,654 (42%) |
2018
See also: Nevada 2018 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Criminal trials; Crime victims' rights | Add specific rights of crime victims, together known as a Marsy's Law, to the Nevada Constitution | 579,788 (61%) | 367,686 (39%) | ||
| Question 2 | Sales taxes | Exempt feminine hygiene products from state and local sales taxes | 536,991 (56%) | 413,731 (44%) | ||
| Question 3 | Energy market regulations | Require the state legislature to pass laws to establish “an open, competitive retail electric energy market,” prohibit the state from granting electrical-generation monopolies, and protect “against service disconnections and unfair practices" and declare that persons, business, and political subdivisions have a “right to choose the provider of its electric utility service” and cannot be forced to purchase electricity from one provider | 316,951 (33%) | 644,843 (67%) | ||
| Question 4 | Sales taxes; Healthcare governance | Require the state legislature to exempt from sales and use tax durable medical equipment, oxygen delivery equipment, and mobility enhancing equipment prescribed for human use by a licensed health care provider | 637,140 (67%) | 308,517 (33%) | ||
| Question 5 | Voter registration | Provide for the automatic voter registration of eligible citizens when receiving certain services from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) | 567,740 (60%) | 385,297 (40%) | ||
| Question 6 | Carbon emissions regulations | Require electric utilities to acquire 50 percent of their electricity from renewable resources by 2030 | 562,729 (59%) | 386,482 (41%) |
2016
See also: Nevada 2016 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Firearms policy | Require firearm transfers to go through a licensed gun dealer. Certain transfers, including temporary transfers and those between immediate family members, would be exempted | 558,631 (50%) | 548,732 (50%) | ||
| Question 2 | Marijuana laws | Legalize the recreational use of one ounce or less of marijuana by individuals 21 and over | 602,463 (54%) | 503,644 (46%) | ||
| Question 3 | Energy market regulations | Require the Nevada Legislature to establish "an open, competitive retail electric energy market," reduce energy market regulations, and prohibit energy monopolies | 783,185 (72%) | 299,183 (28%) | ||
| Question 4 | Sales taxes | Require the Nevada Legislature to exempt from sales and use tax durable medical equipment, oxygen delivery equipment, and mobility enhancing equipment prescribed for human use by a licensed health care provider | 768,871 (72%) | 301,963 (28%) |
2014
See also: Nevada 2014 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State judiciary structure; State judicial authority | Amend Nevada Constitution to create an intermediate appellate court | 287,183 (54%) | 246,836 (46%) | ||
| Question 2 | Property taxes; Mineral resources | Amend Nevada Constitution to remove mining tax cap of 5% | 265,821 (50%) | 269,030 (50%) | ||
| Question 3 | Business taxes; Public education funding | Implement a 2% margins tax on businesses for public schools | 115,891 (21%) | 429,324 (79%) |
2012
See also: Nevada 2012 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative processes and sessions | Allow the legislature to call special sessions, limit them to 20 days except for impeachment, and require adjournment by midnight Pacific time. | 511,282 (54%) | 436,065 (46%) |
2010
See also: Nevada 2010 ballot measures
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State judiciary | Allow the Governor to appoint justices and judges from nominees, with voter-approved retention following performance evaluations. | 285,746 (42%) | 390,370 (58%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative authority; State judicial authority; State judiciary structure | Authorize the legislature to create an intermediate appellate court to hear certain civil and criminal appeals from district courts. | 313,769 (47%) | 356,357 (53%) | ||
| Question 3 | Sales taxes | Allow the legislature to amend the Sales and Use Tax Act for federal compliance, excluding tax hikes or exemption cuts. | 213,759 (32%) | 451,186 (68%) | ||
| Question 4 | Eminent domain policy | Repeal a provision on eminent domain and revise rules on property transfers, compensation, and attorney fees in eminent domain cases. | 214,086 (33%) | 440,245 (67%) |
2008
See also: Nevada 2008 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Residency voting requirements | Reduce the residency requirement for voting from 6 months to 30 days for both state and local elections. | 433,847 (47%) | 481,260 (53%) | ||
| Question 2 | Eminent domain policy | Prohibit eminent domain transfers between private parties, require fair market valuation, and allow owners to reclaim unused seized property. | 534,547 (61%) | 344,562 (39%) | ||
| Question 3 | Tax and revenue administration | Require the legislature to justify tax exemptions, apply uniform standards, and set expiration dates. | 518,733 (60%) | 344,017 (40%) | ||
| Question 4 | State judicial selection; State executive powers and duties | Allow the legislature to amend the Sales and Use Tax Act for federal compliance, excluding tax hikes, and repeal an aircraft tax exemption. | 229,739 (27%) | 629,009 (73%) |
2006
See also: Nevada 2006 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Public education funding | Require the Nevada Legislature to fund K-12 public schools before allocating money to any other part of the state budget. | 311,629 (55%) | 258,647 (45%) | ||
| Question 10 | State legislative processes and sessions | Allow the legislature to call special sessions with a two-thirds vote, limit sessions to 20 days, and restrict topics discussed. | 261,091 (48%) | 287,088 (52%) | ||
| Question 11 | Salaries of government officials | Pay legislators for each day of service in sessions and provide allowances for postage, newspapers, and telecommunications. | 165,127 (30%) | 391,442 (70%) | ||
| Question 2 | Eminent domain policy | Prohibit private transfers via eminent domain, require highest-value compensation, and allow owners to reclaim unused property. | 353,704 (63%) | 206,724 (37%) | ||
| Question 4 | Tobacco laws; Smoking bans | Prohibit smoking in most indoor public places, exempt certain venues, and grant the Legislature sole authority over tobacco laws. | 275,720 (48%) | 298,987 (52%) | ||
| Question 5 | Tobacco laws; Smoking bans | Prohibit smoking in most indoor workplaces, including bars with food licenses, but allow it in casinos, stand-alone bars, and private homes. | 310,524 (54%) | 265,375 (46%) | ||
| Question 6 | Minimum wage laws | Raise Nevada's minimum wage to $5.15 with health benefits or $6.15 without, with future adjustments for federal increases or inflation. | 395,367 (69%) | 180,085 (31%) | ||
| Question 7 | Marijuana laws | Legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adults 21+, require licenses for retailers, and increase DUI penalties. | 253,725 (44%) | 321,913 (56%) | ||
| Question 8 | Sales taxes | Exempt used vehicle trade-ins and farm equipment from both state and local sales taxes. | 384,872 (69%) | 174,535 (31%) | ||
| Question 9 | Higher education governance | Decrease the Board of Regents to nine members, electing some and appointing others, with four-year terms and political party limits. | 269,807 (49%) | 277,714 (51%) |
2004
See also: Nevada 2004 ballot measures
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Public education funding | Require the legislature to fund K-12 public schools before allocating money to any other part of the state budget. | 446,965 (57%) | 342,173 (43%) | ||
| Question 2 | School class size policy | Require Nevada’s per-pupil public school spending to meet or exceed the national average. | 381,045 (49%) | 404,173 (51%) | ||
| Question 3 | Tort law | Cap malpractice damages, limit attorney fees, shorten deadlines, and allow periodic payments. | 468,059 (59%) | 320,129 (41%) | ||
| Question 4 | Insurance policy; Business regulations; Tort law | Regulate insurance rates, including premium rollbacks, stricter oversight, and mandatory discounts. | 274,752 (35%) | 516,216 (65%) | ||
| Question 5 | Tort law | Penalize lawyers for frivolous lawsuits and prevent laws that reduce damage recovery limits. | 294,415 (37%) | 497,406 (63%) | ||
| Question 6 | Minimum wage laws | Increase Nevada's minimum wage and tie future increases to federal wage hikes or cost-of-living adjustments. | 545,490 (68%) | 252,162 (32%) | ||
| Question 7 | Constitutional rights; Constitutional wording changes | Update voting restrictions language and repeal an obsolete provision on legislative election of U.S. Senators. | 418,857 (54%) | 351,982 (46%) | ||
| Question 8 | Sales taxes; Tax and revenue administration | Exempt vehicles, medical devices, farm equipment, fine art, and aircraft parts from sales tax, and revise rules for aircraft and used vehicle exemptions. | 285,501 (38%) | 469,268 (62%) |
2002
See also: Nevada 2002 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Bond issues | Issue up to $200 million in bonds for conservation projects, including water quality, wildlife habitat, parks, and historic sites. | 291,262 (59%) | 200,143 (41%) | ||
| Question 2 | LGBTQ issues; Family-related policy | Provide that only marriage between a male and female person shall be recognized in the state | 337,197 (67%) | 164,573 (33%) | ||
| Question 3 | Sales taxes | Exempt farm machinery used for agriculture from sales and use taxes. | 190,541 (40%) | 285,921 (60%) | ||
| Question 4 | Sales taxes | Exempt professional racing vehicle parts and transport vehicles from sales and use taxes. | 104,245 (22%) | 373,587 (78%) | ||
| Question 5 | State legislative authority | Repeal the rule against perpetuities, allowing indefinite property transfers. | 183,552 (40%) | 270,352 (60%) | ||
| Question 6 | State judicial selection | Delay elections for appointed justices and judges until they serve 12 months, unless appointed in the last year of a 6-year term. | 192,284 (41%) | 279,233 (59%) | ||
| Question 7 | Public economic investment policy; State legislative authority | Exempt state borrowing for public school construction from Nevada’s debt limit. | 203,560 (43%) | 273,647 (57%) | ||
| Question 8 | Property tax exemptions; State legislative authority | Allow the legislature to grant property tax reductions for homeowners facing severe economic hardship. | 284,346 (59%) | 200,968 (41%) | ||
| Question 9 | Marijuana laws | Legalize possession of up to three ounces of marijuana for adults 21+ and regulate its sale, taxation, and distribution. | 196,371 (39%) | 305,479 (61%) |
2000
See also: Nevada 2000 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative authority; Public economic investment policy | Allow state money to be invested in businesses for economic development and job creation under specific conditions. | 234,104 (41%) | 341,288 (59%) | ||
| Question 2 | LGBTQ issues; Family-related policy | Provide that only marriage between a male and female person shall be recognized in the state | 412,688 (70%) | 180,077 (30%) | ||
| Question 9 | Marijuana laws | Legalize medical marijuana for qualifying patients with doctor approval and parental consent for minors. | 381,947 (65%) | 202,211 (35%) |
1998
See also: Nevada 1998 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Ballot measure process; Initiative and referendum process | Establish procedures to resolve conflicts between voter-approved amendments or laws in the same election. | 235,935 (59%) | 161,491 (41%) | ||
| Question 17 | Congressional term limits | Instruct Nevada’s delegation to pursue term limits and require candidate disclosures. | 224,603 (57%) | 171,242 (43%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative authority; Administrative powers and rulemaking | Revise Judicial Discipline Commission rules, shifting authority between the Legislature, Supreme Court, and Commission. | 221,205 (57%) | 168,480 (43%) | ||
| Question 3 | State legislative authority; State judicial authority | Allow the legislature to designate locations other than the county seat for holding district court terms. | 209,397 (54%) | 181,783 (46%) | ||
| Question 4 | State flags, symbols, and holidays | Designate the last Friday in October as the legal holiday for Nevada Day instead of October 31. | 214,653 (53%) | 193,875 (47%) | ||
| Question 5 | State legislative processes and sessions | Limit legislative sessions to 120 days and require the Governor to submit the budget 14 days prior. | 283,413 (71%) | 117,466 (29%) | ||
| Question 6 | Property tax exemptions; State legislative authority | Allow tax reductions for property developed to conserve water. | 165,135 (41%) | 234,093 (59%) | ||
| Question 7 | Sales taxes | Require state and local governments to collect sales taxes on items they purchase for resale to the public. | 164,780 (42%) | 227,059 (58%) | ||
| Question 8 | Salaries of government officials; State legislative structure | Allow the Senate to elect its President, make them third in succession, and remove presiding officers’ expense allowances. | 150,780 (38%) | 241,246 (62%) | ||
| Question 9 | Marijuana laws | Allow medical marijuana for specific illnesses with doctor approval, parental consent for minors, and regulated distribution. | 241,463 (59%) | 170,234 (41%) |
1996
See also: Nevada 1996 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Public employee retirement funds | Restrict the use of public employee retirement funds and establish governance requirements for the system. | 314,064 (73%) | 116,837 (27%) | ||
| Question 10 | Campaign finance | Add a section to the Nevada Constitution to define and limit campaign contributions, including a $5,000 cap per election. | 300,886 (71%) | 123,024 (29%) | ||
| Question 11 | State legislative vote requirements | Require a two-thirds vote of the legislature to pass measures that increase taxes, fees, or public revenue. | 301,382 (71%) | 125,969 (29%) | ||
| Question 12 | Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issues | Issue up to $20 million in bonds for erosion control and watercourse restoration in the Lake Tahoe Basin. | 221,031 (52%) | 203,708 (48%) | ||
| Question 13 | Sales taxes | Exempt prescribed orthotic appliances, casts, and medical supports from sales and use taxes. | 284,276 (67%) | 140,122 (33%) | ||
| Question 14 | Sales taxes | Exempt sales by nonprofit religious, charitable, or educational organizations from sales and use taxes. | 242,127 (57%) | 185,557 (43%) | ||
| Question 15 | Sales taxes | Expand the sales tax exemption for aircraft, components, and maintenance equipment used by out-of-state carriers. | 145,608 (35%) | 270,546 (65%) | ||
| Question 16 | State legislative vote requirements; Tax and revenue administration | Require the Nevada Legislature to approve tax or assessment increases twice, with a 10-day waiting period between votes. | 255,830 (61%) | 164,709 (39%) | ||
| Question 17 | Congressional term limits | Provide Congressional term limits and require ballot disclosures on candidates' positions. | 225,612 (53%) | 198,802 (47%) | ||
| Question 2 | Crime victims' rights | Establish constitutional rights for crime victims, including notification, presence, and participation in proceedings. | 322,639 (74%) | 111,399 (26%) | ||
| Question 3 | Recall process | Change signature requirements for recall petitions and extend the timeframe for holding special elections. | 231,554 (55%) | 192,363 (45%) | ||
| Question 4 | Federal government issues | Remove the constitutional disclaimer ceding state interest in unappropriated public lands to the federal government. | 234,206 (56%) | 181,743 (44%) | ||
| Question 5 | Administration of government; State legislatures measures | Allow the legislature to review and reject agency regulations exceeding authority or conflicting with intent. | 257,358 (62%) | 158,812 (38%) | ||
| Question 6 | Energy conservation and efficiency; Debt limits | Clarify that debt exemptions apply to loans used for energy efficiency retrofits in state buildings. | 170,564 (41%) | 245,219 (59%) | ||
| Question 7 | Public economic investment policy; State legislative authority | Allow the state to invest public funds in private companies to promote economic development and job creation. | 148,581 (35%) | 274,022 (65%) | ||
| Question 9A | State legislative term limits; Executive official term limits; Local official term limits | Establish term limits for state and local public officials in the executive and legislative branches. | 233,177 (54%) | 196,343 (46%) | ||
| Question 9B | Judicial term limits | Establish term limits for Nevada justices and judges. | 161,775 (41%) | 232,771 (59%) |
1994
See also: Nevada 1994 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State judicial authority; State judiciary structure; State judiciary oversight | Expand the Judicial Discipline Commission’s authority over municipal judges and justices of the peace. | 202,659 (56%) | 156,239 (44%) | ||
| Question 10 | Campaign finance | Establish and limit campaign contributions, define campaign expenses, and set a $5,000 cap per election. | 281,694 (77%) | 83,174 (23%) | ||
| Question 11 | State legislative vote requirements | Require a two-thirds majority in both legislative houses to pass any measure that increases public revenue. | 283,889 (78%) | 79,520 (22%) | ||
| Question 2 | Open meetings and public information; State legislative processes and sessions | Abolish Senate executive sessions and require open legislative meetings, except for personnel matters. | 285,942 (78%) | 79,699 (22%) | ||
| Question 3 | State legislative authority; Salaries of government officials | Allow salary increases for Supreme Court Justices and District Court Judges during their terms. | 58,363 (16%) | 309,137 (84%) | ||
| Question 4 | Sales taxes | Exempt the sale, storage, use, or consumption of horses from sales and use taxes. | 112,807 (31%) | 245,810 (69%) | ||
| Question 5 | State legislative authority; Debt limits | Allow the state to enter into installment or lease purchase agreements despite debt limitations. | 55,024 (15%) | 300,876 (85%) | ||
| Question 6 | Property tax exemptions; State legislative authority | Authorize a property tax reduction for businesses relocating hazardous operations. | 136,311 (38%) | 222,758 (62%) | ||
| Question 7 | Sales taxes | Exempt certain government, religious, and charitable organizations from sales tax on property sales. | 113,562 (32%) | 243,633 (68%) | ||
| Question 8 | Congressional term limits | Establish term limits for Nevada’s U.S. Representatives at six years and U.S. Senators at twelve years. | 257,362 (70%) | 110,430 (30%) | ||
| Question 9 | State legislative term limits; Local official term limits; Judicial term limits; Executive official term limits | Establish term limits for state and local officials, including legislators, judges, and statewide officeholders. | 259,211 (70%) | 108,780 (30%) |
1992
See also: Nevada 1992 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State judiciary structure; State judiciary oversight | Elect the Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court by a majority vote of justices. | 175,300 (37%) | 297,362 (63%) | ||
| Question 2 | State judicial authority | Allow District Courts to issue habeas corpus and prohibition writs for certain convicted individuals. | 279,273 (60%) | 182,854 (40%) | ||
| Question 3 | Constitutional rights | Repeal a constitutional provision that prohibits denying voting and officeholding rights based on race or previous servitude. | 270,184 (58%) | 195,673 (42%) | ||
| Question 4 | State legislative authority; Salaries of government officials | Remove limits on legislator expense reimbursements and eliminate extra pay for legislative leaders. | 96,472 (20%) | 374,922 (80%) | ||
| Question 5 | State legislative authority | Expand state authority to lend, offer credit, and invest in businesses while banning donations to private companies. | 109,739 (24%) | 357,190 (76%) | ||
| Question 6 | State judiciary structure; State judiciary oversight | Establish a Court of Appeals to hear certain appeals from District Court decisions, with judges initially appointed and later elected. | 213,407 (46%) | 252,950 (54%) |
1990
See also: Nevada 1990 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative authority; State judiciary structure; State judicial authority | Authorize the legislature to establish family courts as divisions of district courts to handle domestic matters. | 204,981 (66%) | 105,338 (34%) | ||
| Question 2 | Gambling policy | Allow charitable and nonprofit organizations to operate raffles and drawings for fundraising. | 183,795 (59%) | 128,707 (41%) | ||
| Question 3 | Sales taxes | Exempt textbook sales from sales taxes throughout the University of Nevada System. | 172,662 (55%) | 139,660 (45%) | ||
| Question 4 | Sales taxes | Exempt certain gold, silver, and platinum medallions and bars from sales and use taxes. | 87,922 (28%) | 220,851 (72%) | ||
| Question 5 | Local government finance and taxes; Bond issues; Parks, land, and natural area conservation | Issue up to $47.2 million in bonds for park improvements, new parks, and the protection of wetlands and wildlife resources. | 206,790 (66%) | 106,720 (34%) | ||
| Question 6 | Business taxes; Public education funding | Establish a net profit tax on corporations and a $500 franchise fee, with revenues going toward education. | 72,427 (23%) | 241,949 (77%) | ||
| Question 7 | Abortion policy | Affirm the statute to allow for abortions up to 24 weeks gestation | 200,645 (63%) | 115,495 (37%) | ||
| Question 9 | Income taxes; Business taxes | Prohibit a state personal income tax while allowing business taxes to continue. | 225,651 (72%) | 86,361 (28%) |
1989
See also: Nevada 1989 ballot measures
May 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Property taxes; Mineral resources; State legislative authority | Allow the legislature to tax net proceeds of mines at a different rate than other property, up to a 5% constitutional limit. | 107,679 (78%) | 30,663 (22%) | ||
| Question 2 | Bond issues | Increase the state's bonding capacity from 1% to 2% of the assessed value of taxable property. | 74,418 (54%) | 63,228 (46%) |
1988
See also: Nevada 1988 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Ballot measure process; Initiative and referendum process | Set deadlines for filing petitions and allow statistical methods to verify signatures. | 203,329 (64%) | 113,957 (36%) | ||
| Question 2 | Public education governance | Clarify the constitutional language on which state lands and revenues are pledged for educational purposes without changing its effect. | 246,855 (76%) | 77,685 (24%) | ||
| Question 3 | Administrative powers and rulemaking; State legislative authority | Authorize the legislature to review, suspend, or nullify administrative regulations that exceed legal limits. | 152,509 (48%) | 163,255 (52%) | ||
| Question 4 | State executive powers and duties; State judicial selection | Require judges to be appointed by the governor initially, with retention decided by election. | 144,964 (44%) | 181,368 (56%) | ||
| Question 5 | Sales taxes | Exempt donated or loaned personal property to tax-exempt organizations from sales tax. | 176,790 (54%) | 147,796 (46%) | ||
| Question 6 | Sales taxes | Exempt 40% of the tax on new manufactured and mobile homes and fully exempting used manufactured and mobile homes from the tax. | 165,069 (51%) | 159,006 (49%) | ||
| Question 7 | Sales taxes | Exempt sales of building materials, machinery, and equipment to businesses in designated economic zones from sales tax. | 78,495 (24%) | 242,460 (76%) | ||
| Question 8 | Sales taxes | Exempt sales of precious metals, including bullion and medallions with the state seal, from sales tax. | 125,443 (39%) | 196,084 (61%) | ||
| Question 9 | Business taxes; Income taxes | Prohibit a state personal income tax while affirming the legislature’s authority to tax business income or revenue. | 276,976 (82%) | 59,803 (18%) |
1986
See also: Nevada 1986 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Property tax exemptions; Property taxes; Tax and revenue administration | Exempt bank stocks from taxation, aligning them with other corporate shares while maintaining taxes on bank-owned personal property. | 153,528 (64%) | 88,203 (36%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative authority; State judicial authority | Allow the legislature to define the authority and appointment conditions of referees in district courts to assist judges with factual issues. | 132,654 (55%) | 107,941 (45%) | ||
| Question 3 | Sales taxes | Require contractors who fabricate materials for their own use to pay the same tax as if they purchased the materials. | 102,354 (42%) | 140,973 (58%) | ||
| Question 4 | Sales taxes; Airport infrastructure | Exempt the sale of aircraft and major components to Nevada-based scheduled air carriers from sales and use tax. | 129,602 (54%) | 109,771 (46%) | ||
| Question 5 | Revenue allocation; Public education funding; Higher education funding | Allow Nevada to receive a share of revenue from the federal estate tax, with funds allocated to public schools and the state university system. | 213,684 (85%) | 37,369 (15%) | ||
| Question 6 | Sales taxes | Require government and tax-exempt organization contractors to pay sales and use taxes like other purchasers. | 177,881 (73%) | 64,241 (27%) | ||
| Question 7 | Bond issues | Issue up to $31,000,000 in bonds to buy land and control erosion and pollution in the Tahoe Basin. | 138,430 (57%) | 105,618 (43%) | ||
| Question 8 | Sales taxes | Exempt prosthetic devices, ostomy-related supplies, and hemodialysis products from sales and use tax. | 165,191 (69%) | 74,835 (31%) |
1984
See also: Nevada 1984 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Food and beverage taxes; Sales taxes | Exempt food for human consumption, excluding alcoholic beverages and prepared food, from any tax on sale or use. | 225,611 (83%) | 45,316 (17%) | ||
| Question 10 | Sales taxes | Tax 60% of materials for new manufactured homes and exempt used homes previously taxed in the state. | 103,399 (40%) | 156,676 (60%) | ||
| Question 11 | Bond issues | Issue $20 million in bonds to purchase private land in the Tahoe Basin for conservation and pollution reduction. | 119,385 (45%) | 143,499 (55%) | ||
| Question 12 | State legislative vote requirements; Ballot measure supermajority requirements; Revenue and spending limits; Property taxes | Require a two-thirds legislative vote and majority voter approval to raise most taxes and fees, with a 5% cap on property tax increases. | 132,688 (48%) | 143,874 (52%) | ||
| Question 2 | Property taxes; Mineral resources; State legislative authority | Allow the taxation of mining proceeds at a different rate from other property, up to a maximum of 5 percent. | 126,899 (49%) | 133,748 (51%) | ||
| Question 3 | State legislative authority; State judiciary structure | Allow the legislature to increase, but not decrease, the number of district judges during a term. | 128,007 (49%) | 134,816 (51%) | ||
| Question 4 | Banking policy | Allow public money deposits in mutually owned financial institutions. | 113,858 (43%) | 148,151 (57%) | ||
| Question 5 | State legislative authority; State legislative processes and sessions | Allow the legislature to delegate technical reconciliation of statute changes to the legislative counsel. | 78,169 (31%) | 175,878 (69%) | ||
| Question 6 | Public economic investment policy; Debt limits; State legislative authority | Exempt state-issued debt for purchasing local government bonds from the state debt limit. | 73,757 (29%) | 179,793 (71%) | ||
| Question 7 | State legislative authority; State legislative processes and sessions | Require the legislature to set permanent committee rules, changeable only by both houses and the governor’s approval. | 121,010 (48%) | 131,272 (52%) | ||
| Question 8 | Sales taxes | Exclude trade-in vehicle values from sales tax and end exemptions for occasional sales, except within families. | 99,197 (38%) | 162,719 (62%) | ||
| Question 9 | Bond issues | Issue up to $10 million in state bonds to fund the construction and expansion of public libraries. | 152,245 (57%) | 114,572 (43%) |
1983
See also: Nevada 1983 ballot measures
June 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State judiciary structure; State judicial selection | Establish staggered terms for district judges. | 26,887 (42%) | 37,198 (58%) | ||
| Question 2 | Sales taxes; Tax and revenue administration | Tax sales to governmental contractors and impose a use tax on out-of-state sales that would be taxable if made in Nevada. | 29,335 (46%) | 34,616 (54%) |
1982
See also: Nevada 1982 ballot measures
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Property tax exemptions; Energy conservation and efficiency; State legislative authority | Permit property tax exemptions to encourage energy conservation and the use of renewable energy sources. | 142,095 (63%) | 83,280 (37%) | ||
| Question 10 | Bond issues | Authorize the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to build and expand public libraries. | 104,882 (47%) | 119,484 (53%) | ||
| Question 11 | Administrative organization; Utility policy | Create a consumer advocate in the attorney general’s office to represent utility customers in rate and service cases. | 158,339 (72%) | 62,817 (28%) | ||
| Question 12 | Utility policy | Create a consumer advocate office within the Attorney General’s office to represent the public before regulators. | 93,525 (43%) | 124,955 (57%) | ||
| Question 2 | Firearms policy; Constitutional rights | Guarantee the right to keep and bear arms for defense, hunting, recreation, and other lawful purposes. | 162,460 (71%) | 66,385 (29%) | ||
| Question 3 | Criminal sentencing; State legislative authority | Allow the legislature to authorize deferred and suspended sentences in justices’ and municipal courts. | 87,237 (39%) | 135,146 (61%) | ||
| Question 4 | Parole policy; State legislative authority | Allow the legislature to prevent the granting of parole to offenders whose original sentence does not allow it. | 132,533 (59%) | 93,856 (41%) | ||
| Question 5 | Constitutional wording changes | Revise the Nevada constitution to officially include the described territory south of the 37th parallel. | 147,584 (66%) | 76,635 (34%) | ||
| Question 6 | Tax and revenue administration; State legislative authority | Authorize the legislature to impose an estate tax limited to the credit allowed against the federal estate tax. | 86,729 (39%) | 134,398 (61%) | ||
| Question 7 | Sales taxes | Implement a sales tax on 60% of new mobile home prices and exempt certain used mobile homes. | 101,953 (46%) | 117,762 (54%) | ||
| Question 8 | Property tax exemptions | Exempt household goods and furniture owned and used by a single household from state taxation. | 169,115 (76%) | 54,377 (24%) | ||
| Question 9 | Food and beverage taxes; Sales taxes | Exempt food for human consumption from any state tax on sale, storage, use, or consumption. | 94,014 (41%) | 133,999 (59%) |
1980
See also: Nevada 1980 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Bail policy; Criminal sentencing | Expand the list of crimes for which bail may be denied to include murders punishable by life imprisonment without parole. | 177,592 (78%) | 49,690 (22%) | ||
| Question 2 | State judicial selection; Salaries of government officials | Allow the legislature to raise judges' salaries during their terms and require one-third of district judges to be elected each general election. | 64,496 (28%) | 162,421 (72%) | ||
| Question 3 | Salaries of government officials | Allow the legislature to set the payment amount for legislators' postage, express charges, newspapers, and stationery. | 86,624 (38%) | 141,758 (62%) | ||
| Question 4 | Public economic investment policy; Higher education funding; Public education funding; State legislative authority | Allow the legislature to determine policies for investing state educational funds beyond bonds and agricultural mortgages. | 116,445 (52%) | 108,288 (48%) | ||
| Question 5 | Local government officials and elections | Allow county auditors and public administrators to be appointed rather than elected. | 75,265 (33%) | 150,730 (67%) | ||
| Question 6 | Property taxes; State legislative vote requirements; Revenue and spending limits | Limit property taxes to 1% of value, cap annual increases at 2%, and require two-thirds approval for new taxes. | 103,334 (42%) | 140,018 (58%) | ||
| Question 7 | State judiciary structure; State judicial authority | Create an intermediate Court of Appeals to review District Court decisions, with some cases subject to Supreme Court review. | 106,131 (47%) | 118,933 (53%) | ||
| Question 8 | Property tax exemptions | Exempt household goods and furniture used by a single household and owned by a member of that household from state taxation. | 178,947 (77%) | 52,593 (23%) | ||
| Question 9 | Sales taxes; Food and beverage taxes | Exempt food for human consumption from state taxation. | 163,384 (70%) | 68,985 (30%) |
1979
See also: Nevada 1979 ballot measures
June 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Tax and revenue administration; Sales taxes; Food and beverage taxes | Exempt certain foods from the sales tax and restore legislative control over tax administration. | 62,618 (78%) | 17,470 (22%) |
1978
See also: Nevada 1978 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Dueling bans; Sex and gender issues | Remove public office bans for duel participants and eliminate gender-based voter eligibility requirements. | 117,630 (68%) | 55,135 (32%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative authority; State judicial authority | Remove the $300 jurisdiction limit for justice courts and let the Legislature set their powers and terms by law. | 106,255 (62%) | 64,305 (38%) | ||
| Question 3 | Family-related policy; State legislative authority; Civil trials | Allow both husbands and wives to hold separate property and authorize the legislature to clarify married persons' property rights. | 132,949 (77%) | 40,528 (23%) | ||
| Question 4 | Property tax exemptions; Property taxes | Eliminate the business inventory tax and allow legislative exemptions for other personal property, including livestock. | 128,901 (71%) | 51,890 (29%) | ||
| Question 5 | Sex and gender issues; Federal government issues; Constitutional rights | Recommend Nevada Legislature ratify the Equal Rights Amendment guaranteeing legal equality regardless of sex. | 61,768 (33%) | 123,952 (67%) | ||
| Question 6 | Property taxes; Revenue and spending limits | Limit property taxes to 1% of full cash value, cap annual increases at 2%, and require a two-thirds majority for tax increases. | 140,509 (78%) | 40,154 (22%) |
1976
See also: Nevada 1976 ballot measures
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Residency voting requirements | Reduce the voter residency requirement from six months to 30 days before an election. | 87,108 (48%) | 93,471 (52%) | ||
| Question 10 | Initiative and referendum process; Debt limits | Limit restrictions on initiatives that require government spending, allowing borrowing for capital projects within constitutional limits. | 66,861 (40%) | 100,464 (60%) | ||
| Question 11 | Bond issues | Issue up to $10 million in bonds to fund park improvements, historic preservation, and natural resource conservation. | 107,858 (60%) | 72,891 (40%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative processes and sessions | Allow the Legislature to use a consent calendar to skip readings of uncontested bills. | 99,965 (57%) | 76,073 (43%) | ||
| Question 3 | Salaries of government officials | Increase legislative pay eligibility during regular sessions from 60 days to 100 days. | 54,602 (30%) | 125,096 (70%) | ||
| Question 4 | State judicial authority; Criminal sentencing | Allow justice and municipal courts to suspend sentences and grant probation, a power previously limited to district courts. | 85,644 (48%) | 92,247 (52%) | ||
| Question 5 | State executive powers and duties; State judicial selection | Create a commission to nominate Supreme Court and district judge candidates for the Governor’s appointment. | 111,232 (64%) | 63,432 (36%) | ||
| Question 6 | State judiciary structure; State judicial authority | Establish a unified court system led by the Chief Justice with authority over judicial assignments. | 101,860 (59%) | 70,520 (41%) | ||
| Question 7 | State legislative authority; State judiciary structure | Authorize the Legislature to expand the Supreme Court and allow it to divide into panels to hear cases. | 97,839 (57%) | 74,924 (43%) | ||
| Question 8 | State judiciary oversight; Administrative organization | Establish a Commission on Judicial Discipline to oversee the censure, retirement, and removal of judges. | 93,590 (53%) | 81,507 (47%) | ||
| Question 9 | State judicial authority; State judiciary structure | Allow the Nevada Supreme Court to hear oral arguments outside the seat of government at its discretion. | 109,565 (63%) | 62,989 (37%) |
1974
See also: Nevada 1974 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Public employee retirement funds | Declare public employee retirement funds as trust funds to be used solely for the retirement system. | 60,649 (82%) | 12,952 (18%) | ||
| Question 2 | State and local government budgets, spending, and finance | Increase the state public debt limit from 1% to 3% of assessed valuation. | 23,499 (33%) | 47,817 (67%) | ||
| Question 3 | Tax and revenue administration; Land use and development policy; Property taxes; Property tax exemptions | Allow agricultural and open-space property to be taxed separately and require retroactive taxes when converted to higher use. | 36,030 (52%) | 33,406 (48%) | ||
| Question 4 | Debt limits | Allow the Nevada Tax Commission to impose a penalty of up to 10% for late tax payments, instead of a mandatory 10%. | 39,350 (55%) | 32,370 (45%) |
1972
See also: Nevada 1972 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Ballot measure process | Change the deadline for filing constitutional amendment initiative petitions from 60 days to 90 days before the general election. | 109,717 (72%) | 42,219 (28%) | ||
| Question 2 | Local government organization; State legislative authority | Remove the Legislature’s power over county surveyors and school superintendents, placing these offices under local control. | 98,697 (65%) | 52,450 (35%) | ||
| Question 3 | Military service policy | Allow military personnel to retain or not lose voting residency status regardless of their service. | 121,576 (80%) | 30,960 (20%) | ||
| Question 4 | State judicial selection | Change the selection of Supreme Court justices from elections to appointment by the Governor from a commission’s nominees. | 56,944 (38%) | 92,159 (62%) | ||
| Question 5 | State legislative authority; Initiative and referendum process; Tax and revenue administration | Prohibit initiative petitions from proposing laws requiring spending unless they also propose a sufficient tax to fund it. | 85,663 (59%) | 59,880 (41%) | ||
| Question 6 | Ballot measure process | Allow nonconflicting amendments to take effect together and prioritize the one with more votes if conflicts arise. | 89,455 (63%) | 51,563 (37%) | ||
| Question 7 | Administrative organization; State executive powers and duties | Change the Pardons Board to the Governor and four appointed residents. | 64,519 (44%) | 82,988 (56%) |
1971
See also: Nevada 1971 ballot measures
June 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Voting age policy | Reduce the voting age from 21 years to 18 years in Nevada | 37,142 (51%) | 35,577 (49%) |
1970
See also: Nevada 1970 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Residency voting requirements | Allow U.S. citizens who do not meet Nevada’s residence requirements to vote for President and Vice President in the state. | 66,493 (56%) | 52,037 (44%) | ||
| Question 2 | Recall process | Change the signature requirement for recall petitions to 25% of registered voters who voted in the last general election. | 62,460 (55%) | 50,545 (45%) | ||
| Question 3 | Executive official term limits | Limit the governor to two terms and bar those serving over two years of another’s term from being elected twice. | 65,639 (56%) | 50,951 (44%) | ||
| Question 4 | Salaries of government officials | Allow the legislature to set its pay and expenses, removing limits on session days and clerical costs. | 28,407 (24%) | 88,376 (76%) | ||
| Question 5 | State legislative processes and sessions | Require annual legislative sessions instead of biennial sessions in Nevada. | 40,151 (34%) | 78,707 (66%) | ||
| Question 6 | State legislatures measures; State executive official measures | Require the legislature to establish a state merit system for employment in the executive branch of government. | 59,175 (53%) | 51,729 (47%) | ||
| Question 7 | Census policy; Redistricting policy | Require legislative districts to be reapportioned based on population after each decennial census. | 73,755 (66%) | 38,219 (34%) | ||
| Question 8 | Sales taxes | Exempt prescription medicines from sales tax and apply sales tax to periodicals. | 84,596 (72%) | 32,863 (28%) | ||
| Question 9 | Parks, land, and natural area conservation; Bond issues | Authorize $5 million in state bonds to acquire land or property for the state park system. | 48,327 (62%) | 29,133 (38%) |
1968
See also: Nevada 1968 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Salaries of government officials | Change judicial pay by ending quarterly and county payments, requiring payment as provided by law. | 78,572 (65%) | 43,007 (35%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative authority; Administrative powers and rulemaking; Debt limits | Increase the state debt limit to 3%, authorize the State Controller to set valuations, and restrict contracts exceeding the limit. | 56,392 (46%) | 67,071 (54%) | ||
| Question 3 | Local government finance and taxes; Local government organization | Consolidate Carson City and Ormsby County into one government with unified officers and allow separate taxing districts. | 73,913 (63%) | 42,541 (37%) | ||
| Question 4 | Gambling policy | Establish a state-supervised lottery with proceeds split between prizes, the state, and the operator. | 31,296 (24%) | 100,235 (76%) |
1966
See also: Nevada 1966 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirements | Repeal poll taxes. | 90,241 (87%) | 13,614 (13%) |
1964
See also: Nevada 1964 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative authority; Government continuity policy | Allow the legislature to maintain government continuity in emergencies through succession, quorum changes, and relocation. | 82,068 (82%) | 17,545 (18%) |
1963
See also: Nevada 1963 ballot measures
June 11
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Sales taxes | Increase sales and use taxes from 2% to 3%. | 17,506 (33%) | 34,906 (67%) |
1962
See also: Nevada 1962 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Property taxes; Revenue allocation; Transportation taxes and fees | Replace local motor vehicle property taxes with a state-wide tax and allow its revenue to be used for non-highway purposes. | 40,177 (56%) | 31,166 (44%) | ||
| Question 2 | Initiative and referendum process; Ballot measure process | Make the citizen-initiated amendment process direct and require approval at two consecutive general elections. | 38,188 (57%) | 29,352 (43%) |
1960
See also: Nevada 1960 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Property tax exemptions | Provide a tax exemption for personal property in transit by amending Section 1 of Article 10. | 62,928 (75%) | 21,410 (25%) | ||
| Question 2 | Debt limits | Increase the public debt limit from 1% to 2% of the assessed value of all taxable property. | 21,895 (27%) | 58,978 (73%) | ||
| Question 3 | Administrative organization; State executive powers and duties | Remove the Supreme Court justices and attorney general from the board of pardons, leaving the governor to act alone. | 33,462 (41%) | 47,885 (59%) | ||
| Question 4 | State legislative processes and sessions | Require the state legislature to hold regular sessions every two years in odd-numbered years instead of annually. | 48,019 (58%) | 35,397 (42%) |
1958
See also: Nevada 1958 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Initiative and referendum process | Enact a 10% signature rule, require signatures from 75% of counties, and regulate petition circulators. | 37,651 (62%) | 23,168 (38%) | ||
| Question 3 | State legislative processes and sessions | Repeal the removal of time limits on regular and special legislative sessions. | 41,383 (69%) | 18,201 (31%) | ||
| Question 4 | Salaries of government officials | Limit legislator pay to 60 days for regular sessions and 20 days for special sessions, regardless of session length. | 41,684 (71%) | 17,420 (29%) | ||
| Question 5 | State legislative processes and sessions | Require the Nevada Legislature to meet annually instead of every two years. | 36,634 (60%) | 24,919 (40%) |
1956
See also: Nevada 1956 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Right-to-work laws | Repeal Nevada’s right-to-work law banning discrimination and compulsory union membership. | 42,337 (46%) | 49,585 (54%) | ||
| Question 2 | Collective bargaining | Establish a constitutional right for employees to unionize, bargain collectively, and require union membership in some cases. | 38,554 (43%) | 51,047 (57%) | ||
| Question 3 | Public education funding | Create county school funds, require tax contributions, and set rules for distributing school funds. | 34,843 (48%) | 38,166 (52%) | ||
| Question 4 | Public education funding | Allow the legislature to appoint the superintendent of public instruction, instead of requiring election by voters. | 40,244 (55%) | 32,896 (45%) | ||
| Question 5 | Absentee and mail voting; Military service policy | Replace the word "enlistment" with "entry into such service" to ensure voting rights for all military service members. | 54,959 (77%) | 16,554 (23%) | ||
| Question 6 | Constitutional wording changes | Allow the Nevada Legislature to tax federal government property if authorized by Congress. | 54,303 (77%) | 15,895 (23%) | ||
| Question 7 | Workers' compensation laws; Restricted-use funds | Require industrial accident and disease funds to be held in trust and used solely for those purposes. | 53,724 (75%) | 18,316 (25%) | ||
| Question 8 | Sales taxes | Retain Nevada’s Sales and Use Tax law, which provided for sales and use taxes, collection procedures, and penalties for violations. | 60,685 (69%) | 27,499 (31%) |
1954
See also: Nevada 1954 ballot measures
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Right-to-work laws | Repeal Nevada’s right-to-work law banning compulsory union membership and related employment rules. | 36,434 (49%) | 38,480 (51%) | ||
| Question 2 | Constitutional wording changes | Abolish the office of surveyor-general by removing references to it from the Nevada Constitution. | 35,128 (64%) | 20,123 (36%) | ||
| Question 3 | Constitutional wording changes | Eliminate the surveyor-general position and assign duties to other state executives as prescribed by law. | 33,903 (65%) | 18,648 (35%) | ||
| Question 4 | Constitutional wording changes | Remove the requirement to publish public money receipts and expenditures after each legislative session. | 32,075 (63%) | 18,665 (37%) | ||
| Question 5 | Constitutional wording changes; Higher education funding | Require the legislature to fund public schools and the state university through direct appropriations from the general fund. | 36,121 (68%) | 16,785 (32%) |
1952
See also: Nevada 1952 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Right-to-work laws | Prohibit employment discrimination based on union nonmembership and ban compulsory union membership. | 38,823 (51%) | 37,789 (49%) |
1950
See also: Nevada 1950 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State judicial authority; State judiciary oversight | Prohibit supreme court justices and district judges from holding nonjudicial offices during their elected or appointed terms. | 33,500 (82%) | 7,573 (18%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative authority; Redistricting policy | Require the legislature to apportion assembly members by county population after each census. | 32,150 (78%) | 9,331 (22%) | ||
| Question 3 | State judicial authority; Criminal sentencing; State legislative authority | Allow the legislature to grant district courts the power to suspend sentences, set probation terms, and fix sentences. | 24,846 (61%) | 15,730 (39%) |
1946
See also: Nevada 1946 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Local government organization; Local government officials and elections | Allow municipal charters to govern officer tenure and dismissal, exempt from the state’s four-year term limit. | 21,938 (79%) | 5,886 (21%) |
1944
See also: Nevada 1944 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative processes and sessions | Allow county commissioners to appoint same-party legislative replacements if no election occurs before session. | 25,266 (79%) | 6,730 (21%) | ||
| Question 2 | Public assistance programs; Public employee retirement funds | Provide compulsory old-age assistance to needy seniors in Nevada and establish state and county funds. | 19,078 (54%) | 16,573 (46%) |
1942
See also: Nevada 1942 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Property taxes; Property tax exemptions; Tax and revenue administration; Mineral resources; State legislative authority | Exempt certain financial assets from taxation, maintain mining tax provisions, and prohibit inheritance or estate taxes. | 20,066 (77%) | 6,122 (23%) |
1940
See also: Nevada 1940 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Transportation taxes and fees; Revenue allocation | Require all motor vehicle fees and fuel taxes be used exclusively for highway construction, maintenance, and administration. | 28,679 (81%) | 6,831 (19%) | ||
| Question 2 | Election administration and governance; State legislative authority | Require the legislature to canvass election returns and declare election results in accordance with federal law. | 24,026 (80%) | 5,882 (20%) | ||
| Question 3 | State legislative authority; Local government organization | Prohibit the legislature from abolishing a county without approval by both the county's voters and a majority of state voters. | 22,424 (72%) | 8,683 (28%) |
1938
See also: Nevada 1938 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Tax and revenue administration; Higher education funding; Public education funding; Public education governance | Remove constitutional limits on state taxes for public schools and the university and eliminate language on school district responsibilities. | 16,346 (51%) | 15,741 (49%) | ||
| Question 2 | Hunting regulations | Establish state-funded bounties for eradicating predatory animals. | 13,483 (41%) | 19,392 (59%) |
1937
See also: Nevada 1937 ballot measures
March 17
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Public assistance programs | Remove counties' duty to provide aid to the elderly and infirm. | 14,131 (96%) | 567 (4%) |
1936
See also: Nevada 1936 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Criminal trials; Criminal sentencing | Allow certain convicted individuals to have sentences suspended and be released under court-imposed conditions. | 9,602 (33%) | 19,212 (67%) | ||
| Question 2 | Criminal trials; Jury rules | Allow jury trial waivers in criminal cases by consent and permit smaller juries in civil and misdemeanor cases by agreement. | 12,520 (43%) | 16,460 (57%) | ||
| Question 3 | Revenue and spending limits; Property taxes | Limit the total tax levy for all public purposes in Nevada to five cents per dollar of assessed valuation. | 18,764 (64%) | 10,332 (36%) | ||
| Question 4 | Public assistance programs | Provide state and county-funded pensions up to $1 per day for eligible Nevada seniors, with income limits and estate repayment. | 9,252 (27%) | 24,447 (73%) |
1934
See also: Nevada 1934 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Public economic investment policy; State legislative authority; Federal government issues | Allow the state to enter contracts and levy taxes for protecting resources or participating in federal or interstate projects. | 23,966 (83%) | 4,871 (17%) | ||
| Question 2 | Fisheries and fishing regulations; Hunting regulations | Regulate wildlife protection, hunting, fishing, game farming, and related activities, including licenses, seasons, and education. | 20,227 (74%) | 6,998 (26%) | ||
| Question 3 | Hunting regulations | Provide for bounty payments for the destruction and eradication of predatory animals | 19,159 (68%) | 8,840 (32%) |
1930
See also: Nevada 1930 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative processes and sessions | Set the start of the fiscal year on July 1 each year. | 14,179 (68%) | 6,811 (32%) | ||
| Question 2 | Animal treatment laws | Create a state rabies commission to control rabies and predatory animals. | 11,567 (50%) | 11,586 (50%) |
1926
See also: Nevada 1926 ballot measures
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative authority | Prohibit the legislature from passing local or special laws on courts, taxes, elections, and infrastructure. | 13,554 (69%) | 5,963 (31%) | ||
| Question 2 | State constitutional conventions | Apply to Congress to call a constitutional convention to amend the U.S. Constitution’s prohibition amendment. | 18,131 (77%) | 5,352 (23%) | ||
| Question 3 | Alcohol laws | Affirm that constitutional prohibition failed to abolish liquor traffic abuses. | 17,332 (76%) | 5,607 (24%) |
1924
See also: Nevada 1924 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Local government organization | Allow cities and towns to adopt and amend their own charters for local government under laws set by the legislature. | 7,698 (55%) | 6,185 (45%) | ||
| Question 2 | Constitutional wording changes | Remove Section 16 from Article 1 of the Nevada Constitution. | 6,280 (50%) | 6,249 (50%) | ||
| Question 3 | Higher education funding; Public education funding | Dedicate public land proceeds and investments to education, including schools and the state university. | 5,175 (33%) | 10,614 (67%) |
1922
See also: Nevada 1922 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative authority | Prohibit the legislature from passing certain local or special laws in specified cases. | 11,159 (68%) | 5,192 (32%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative processes and sessions | Allow county commissioners to appoint same-party legislative replacement in cases of death or resignation. | 12,756 (76%) | 4,120 (24%) | ||
| Question 3 | Family-related policy | Establish interlocutory decrees for divorce cases and eliminate short-term divorce decrees. | 4,877 (27%) | 12,900 (73%) | ||
| Question 4 | Family-related policy | Repeal parts of Nevada’s marriage and divorce laws, including short-term divorce decrees. | 10,965 (59%) | 7,605 (41%) |
1920
See also: Nevada 1920 ballot measures
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State judicial authority; State executive powers and duties | Allow the Supreme Court to hear criminal appeals and the Governor assign District Judges to replace disabled or disqualified Supreme Court Justices. | 12,060 (79%) | 3,240 (21%) |
1918
See also: Nevada 1918 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 2 | Alcohol laws | Prohibit manufacturing, sale, and distribution of intoxicating liquors and designate the Nevada State Police Superintendent as Prohibition Commissioner. | 13,248 (59%) | 9,060 (41%) |
1916
See also: Nevada 1916 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Bond issue requirements | Permit the investment of permanent school funds in bonds of Nevada counties of farm loans | 17,492 (77%) | 5,167 (23%) | ||
| Question 2 | Bond issue requirements | Increase the bond debt limit from $300,000 to 1% of assessed valuation of the state | 16,368 (71%) | 6,752 (29%) |
1914
See also: Nevada 1914 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 2 | Administrative powers and rulemaking | Amend the official oath of office for elected officials | 10,161 (58%) | 7,258 (42%) | ||
| Women's Suffrage Amendment | Women's suffrage; Sex and gender issues | Provides for women's suffrage in state constitution | 10,936 (60%) | 7,258 (40%) |
1912
See also: Nevada 1912 ballot measures
November 5
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Initiative and referendum process; Ballot measure process | Establish initiative and referendum powers for Nevada voters, allowing them to propose laws or constitutional amendments and approve or reject legislation at the polls. | 9,956 (91%) | 1,027 (9%) | ||
| Question 2 | Recall process | Allow voters to recall public officers after six months in office through a petition signed by at least 25% of voters. | 9,636 (89%) | 1,173 (11%) | ||
| Question 3 | Revenue allocation; Higher education funding | Allocate proceeds from public lands, escheated estates, fines, and other sources exclusively for educational purposes, including support for the state university. | 8,418 (83%) | 1,683 (17%) | ||
| Question 4 | Jury rules; Criminal trials | Allow prosecutions for capital or infamous crimes by grand jury indictment or by information filed by the attorney-general or district attorney. | 8,259 (85%) | 1,504 (15%) | ||
| Question 5 | Sex and gender issues | Allow women over 21 who met residency requirements to serve as school superintendents, trustees, and notaries. | 8,603 (79%) | 2,241 (21%) |
1910
See also: Nevada 1910 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirements; Transportation taxes and fees | Require an annual poll tax of $2 to $4 from male residents aged 21 to 60, to fund public road maintenance. | 8,231 (74%) | 2,870 (26%) |
1908
See also: Nevada 1908 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Police Bill Referendum | Law enforcement officers and departments | Create and maintain of the Nevada State Police | 9,954 (52%) | 9,078 (48%) |
1906
See also: Nevada 1906 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Property taxes | Require patented mines be taxed at a minimum of $500, with exemptions for mines with $100 in labor, and maintaining uniform property tax rates. | 5,450 (80%) | 1,359 (20%) |
1904
See also: Nevada 1904 ballot measures
November 8
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Initiative and referendum process | Establish a veto referendum process in Nevada | 4,404 (85%) | 794 (15%) |
1902
See also: Nevada 1902 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Property taxes | Require uniform property taxes, taxing mining proceeds and claims at $10 per acre, with exemptions for public and charitable purposes. | 3,945 (87%) | 614 (13%) |
1894
See also: Nevada 1894 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 21 | Residency voting requirements; Voting rights for persons with criminal convictions | Provide for residency requirements for voting and excluding certain classes of persons from voting, including those convicted of treason or a felony | 664 (15%) | 3,782 (85%) | ||
| Question 22 | State legislative authority; State legislative structure | Affirm the state legislature's constitutional authority over its own membership, quorum, and internal discipline | 560 (13%) | 3,660 (87%) | ||
| Question 24 | Salaries of government officials | Provide for legislative pay to be set by statute while barring immediate pay increases for sitting legislators | 569 (14%) | 3,618 (86%) | ||
| Question 25 | State executive powers and duties | Clarify the governor’s constitutional veto authority and the state legislature’s process for reconsidering vetoed bills | 569 (13%) | 3,668 (87%) | ||
| Question 26 | Election administration and governance | Set constitutional rules for how statewide election results were transmitted and officially canvassed | 536 (13%) | 3,656 (87%) | ||
| Question 27 | State executive powers and duties | Restructure the Board of Pardons and defining its constitutional authority over pardons and sentence relief | 503 (12%) | 3,672 (88%) | ||
| Question 28 | Tax and revenue administration | Prohibit most public subsidies or donations to private entities, with limited exceptions for education and charity | 507 (12%) | 3,672 (88%) | ||
| Question 29 | State executive branch structure | Eliminate the constitutional office of Lieutenant Governor | 557 (13%) | 3,639 (87%) | ||
| Question 30 | State executive branch structure | Specify a new order of succession to the governor's office | 548 (13%) | 3,627 (87%) | ||
| Question 31 | Executive official term limits | Establish four-year terms for state executive officers | 555 (13%) | 3,695 (87%) | ||
| Question 32 | State executive powers and duties | Reallocate constitutional duties between the attorney general and secretary of state | 536 (13%) | 3,629 (87%) | ||
| Question 33 | Law enforcement officers and departments | Establish the Board of State Prison Commissioners and its membership | 521 (13%) | 3,646 (87%) | ||
| Question 34 | State executive powers and duties | Clarify that executive officers’ duties could be set by both constitutional and statutory law | 516 (12%) | 3,624 (88%) | ||
| Question 35 | Impeachment rules | Clarify the Constitution’s impeachment process and penalties for state officers | 513 (12%) | 3,631 (88%) | ||
| Question 36 | State judiciary oversight | Provide for the removal of judges by a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers | 508 (12%) | 3,639 (88%) | ||
| Question 37 | Debt limits | Impose a constitutional cap on local government debt, and requiring two-thirds voter approval to exceed that debt | 476 (11%) | 3,738 (89%) | ||
| Question 39 | Public education funding | Restrict state education funds to be exclusively used for public schools | 452 (11%) | 3,787 (89%) | ||
| Question 4 | Property taxes | Revise the Constitution’s taxation provisions, including uniform assessment and franchise taxation | 1,492 (32%) | 3,114 (68%) | ||
| Question 41 | Administrative organization | Change requirements for which executive officers must keep their offices at the Capitol | 504 (12%) | 3,601 (88%) | ||
| Question 44 | State judiciary structure | Amend the structure of the Nevada Supreme Court | 564 (14%) | 3,602 (86%) | ||
| Question 45 | State judiciary structure | Amend the constitution regarding the election of supreme court justices, length of terms, and the designation of chief justice | 517 (13%) | 3,595 (87%) | ||
| Question 46 | State judiciary oversight | Prohibit judges from holding other offices or receiving extra compensation while in office | 528 (13%) | 3,584 (87%) | ||
| Question 47 | Salaries of government officials; State judiciary oversight | Set judicial salaries by law and prohibiting pay increases or decreases during a judge’s term | 532 (13%) | 3,583 (87%) | ||
| Question 51 | English language policy; Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirements | Require voters to be able to read the U.S. Constitution in English and write their name in order to register and vote | 1,050 (24%) | 3,413 (76%) | ||
| Question 7 | Literacy, poll tax, and property voting requirements | Authorize an annual poll tax | 715 (17%) | 3,436 (83%) |
1889
See also: Nevada 1889 ballot measures
February 11
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative processes and sessions | Require biennial legislative sessions starting the third Monday of January following elections. | 4,709 (59%) | 3,229 (41%) | ||
| Question 19 | Dueling bans; Sex and gender issues; Local government officials and elections | Prohibit duel participants from holding office and allow women over 21 to hold school offices after meeting residency requirements. | 4,441 (56%) | 3,478 (44%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative processes and sessions; State legislative vote requirements | Allow each legislative house to judge elections, set rules, and expel members by a two-thirds vote. | 1,797 (23%) | 6,143 (77%) | ||
| Question 20 | State legislative vote requirements; State legislative processes and sessions; Impeachment rules | Grant the Assembly sole power to impeach and require a two-thirds Senate vote to convict in impeachment trials. | 1,722 (22%) | 6,081 (78%) | ||
| Question 22 | Gambling policy | Authorize the legislature to establish a state lottery and designate its annual payments to the state treasury. | 3,671 (45%) | 4,523 (55%) | ||
| Question 23 | Revenue allocation; Higher education funding | Dedicate proceeds from public lands and other sources exclusively to education funding, with surplus interest available for State University support. | 5,627 (69%) | 2,575 (31%) | ||
| Question 24 | Higher education funding; Public education funding; Property taxes | Authorize a special tax of up to two mills per dollar of taxable property to fund Nevada’s University and common schools. | 4,691 (58%) | 3,359 (42%) | ||
| Question 25 | Public assistance programs | Require the state to provide aid to residents who are elderly, infirm, or otherwise in need, as prescribed by law. | 3,176 (40%) | 4,777 (60%) | ||
| Question 27 | State legislative vote requirements | Establish procedures for constitutional amendments, requiring two-thirds legislative approval and majority voter ratification. | 3,819 (49%) | 4,044 (51%) | ||
| Question 3 | State legislative authority | Prohibit the legislature from passing local or special laws on specified matters, while preserving its authority over certain regulations and rates. | 4,215 (54%) | 3,593 (46%) | ||
| Question 6 | State legislative processes and sessions | Set legislative pay by law, limit expense reimbursements to $60 per session, and grant the Assembly Speaker and Senate President an extra $2 per day. | 2,926 (37%) | 4,967 (63%) | ||
| Question 8 | State legislative authority | Repeal Section 17 of Article V of the Nevada Constitution. | 1,507 (19%) | 6,460 (81%) | ||
| Question 9 | Local government organization; State legislative authority; Administrative organization | Allow the legislature to modify, consolidate, or abolish certain county offices and to regulate their election, duties, and pay. | 4,800 (61%) | 3,114 (39%) | ||
| Question 9 | State executive powers and duties; State legislative authority | Transfer gubernatorial powers to the Senate President or Assembly Speaker during vacancies, with the Governor retaining military command in wartime. | 1,818 (23%) | 6,071 (77%) |
1888
See also: Nevada 1888 ballot measures
November 6
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative processes and sessions | Move the start of the legislative session to the third Monday of January instead of the first. | 7,553 (94%) | 502 (6%) | ||
| Question 2 | State legislative processes and sessions; State legislative authority | Allow the Senate to elect its own President. | 7,452 (94%) | 516 (6%) | ||
| Question 20 | Impeachment rules | Remove the Lieutenant Governor from constitutional impeachment provisions for state officers. | 7,143 (95%) | 393 (5%) | ||
| Question 23 | Public education funding; Public economic investment policy; State legislative authority | Allow the legislature to apportion school funds among counties and invest the principal in bonds of other states. | 7,485 (93%) | 545 (7%) | ||
| Question 24 | Property taxes; Public education funding; State legislative authority | Authorize the legislature to increase the education tax rate from one-half mill to two mills on the dollar. | 7,492 (93%) | 527 (7%) | ||
| Question 25 | Public assistance programs | Require the State, instead of counties, to provide care for needy persons. | 5,132 (65%) | 2,807 (35%) | ||
| Question 27 | State legislative authority; Ballot measure process | Reduce the time required to enact constitutional amendments by two years | 3,122 (42%) | 4,228 (58%) | ||
| Question 3 | State legislative authority; State legislative processes and sessions | Amend restrictions on the legislature's power to pass special legislation. | 7,380 (93%) | 543 (7%) | ||
| Question 5 | State legislative structure; State legislative processes and sessions | Remove the Lieutenant Governor as President of the Senate. | 7,146 (94%) | 453 (6%) | ||
| Question 8 | State executive branch structure; State executive elections | Repeal the constitutional provision for electing a Lieutenant Governor. | 5,441 (73%) | 2,047 (27%) | ||
| Question 9 | State legislative processes and sessions | Provide gubernatorial succession to the Senate President and Assembly Speaker in specific cases. | 5,611 (74%) | 1,965 (26%) | ||
| State Question 19 | State constitutional conventions | Call for a constitutional convention | 1,644 (38%) | 2,740 (63%) |
1886
See also: Nevada 1886 ballot measures
November 3
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | State legislative processes and sessions; State legislative vote requirements; Ballot measure process | Allow future constitutional amendments to be submitted to voters after approval by one legislative session. | 9,135 (89%) | 1,129 (11%) | ||
| Question 2 | Residency voting requirements | Require one year of residency in the state to gain the right to vote. | 7,471 (81%) | 1,726 (19%) | ||
| Question 3 | Public education funding; Public economic investment policy; State legislative authority | Allow state school funds to be invested in U.S., Nevada, or other state bonds. | 9,624 (94%) | 629 (6%) |
1884
See also: Nevada 1884 ballot measures
November 4
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Convention Question | State constitutional conventions | Support or oppose a constitutional convention | 2,933 (41%) | 4,156 (59%) |
1880
See also: Nevada 1880 ballot measures
November 2
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Question 1 | Religion-related policy | Prohibit the use of public funds to be used for sectarian purposes | 14,848 (96%) | 560 (4%) | ||
| State Question 2 | Race and suffrage | Provide the right to vote to any male citizen of the United States regardless of color or previous condition of servitude | 14,215 (95%) | 672 (5%) | ||
| State Question 3 | Race and suffrage | Remove "white" as a qualification to vote | 14,215 (98%) | 353 (2%) | ||
| State Question 4 | Immigration policy | Continue or prohibit immigration from China | 183 (1%) | 17,259 (99%) |
1876
See also: Nevada 1876 ballot measures
November 7
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Convention Question | State constitutional conventions | Call a state constitutional convention | 4,091 (34%) | 8,032 (66%) |