Nevada 1968 ballot measures
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In 1968, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 5.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 1968
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Salaries | Change judicial pay by ending quarterly and county payments, requiring payment as provided by law. |
|
78,572 (65%) |
43,007 (35%) |
|
| Question 2 | Budgets | 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 | Taxes; Local government | 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 | Establish a state-supervised lottery with proceeds split between prizes, the state, and the operator. |
|
31,296 (24%) |
100,235 (76%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 1968 ballot measures
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