Nevada 1950 ballot measures
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In 1950, voters decided on three statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 7.
- All three measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved three (100%) and rejected zero (0%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 1950
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Judiciary | 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 | Legislature | Require the legislature to apportion assembly members by county population after each census. |
|
32,150 (78%) |
9,331 (22%) |
|
| Question 3 | Judiciary | Allow the legislature to grant district courts the power to suspend sentences, set probation terms, and fix sentences. |
|
24,846 (61%) |
15,730 (39%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 1950 ballot measures
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