Nevada 1936 ballot measures
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In 1936, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 3.
- One of the measures was an indirect initiated state statute.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved one (25%) and rejected three (75%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1936
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 4 | Public assistance | 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%) |
|
| Question 1 | Criminal sentencing; Criminal trials | 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 | Property taxes; Revenue and spending limits | 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%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 1936 ballot measures
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