Nevada 1974 ballot measures
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In 1974, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 5.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved three (75%) and rejected one (25%) measure.
On the ballot
November 5, 1974
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Public 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 | Budgets | Increase the state public debt limit from 1% to 3% of assessed valuation. |
|
23,499 (33%) |
47,817 (67%) |
|
| Question 3 | Taxes | 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 | Taxes | 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%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 1974 ballot measures
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