Nevada's 2010 ballot - all about judicial reform, eminent domain and taxes
September 15, 2010
By Bailey Ludlam
CARSON CITY, Nevada: In the state of Nevada, deadlines for the 2010 ballot have come and gone. It's clear, this year voters will cast their ballots on only four statewide ballot questions. Initiative petition deadlines have concluded for both initiated state statute and initiated constitutional amendment. An estimated eleven citizen initiatives were proposed for the 2010 ballot however, none qualified for the ballot. Some initiative sponsors argued that the Nevada Legislature had been "hostile to the process" and thwarted the citizen initiative process by imposing burdensome restrictions.[1] At least three of the eleven initially proposed initiatives announced that they planned to file for the 2012 ballot. In 2010, however, voters will voice their opinions about judicial reform, eminent domain and taxes. All four certified measures were legislatively referred.
November 2, 2010 certified measures: November 2, 2010
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Judiciary | Allow the Governor to appoint justices and judges from nominees, with voter-approved retention following performance evaluations. |
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285,746 (42%) |
390,370 (58%) |
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| Question 2 | Judiciary | 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%) |
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| Question 3 | 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%) |
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| Question 4 | Eminent domain | 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%) |
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