Become part of the movement for unbiased, accessible election information. Donate today.
Nevada 1984 ballot measures
In 1984, voters decided on 12 statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 6.
- Two of the measures were bond issues.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Seven of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Voters approved two (16.67%) and rejected 10 (83.33%) measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1984
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 10 | Taxes | Tax 60% of materials for new manufactured homes and exempt used homes previously taxed in the state. |
|
103,399 (40%) |
156,676 (60%) |
|
| Question 11 | Bonds | Issue $20 million in bonds to purchase private land in the Tahoe Basin for conservation and pollution reduction. |
|
119,385 (45%) |
143,499 (55%) |
|
| Question 12 | Taxes; Property | Require a two-thirds legislative vote and majority voter approval to raise most taxes and fees, with a 5% cap on property tax increases. |
|
132,688 (48%) |
143,874 (52%) |
|
| Question 1 | Taxes | Exempt food for human consumption, excluding alcoholic beverages and prepared food, from any tax on sale or use. |
|
225,611 (83%) |
45,316 (17%) |
|
| Question 2 | Taxes | Allow the taxation of mining proceeds at a different rate from other property, up to a maximum of 5 percent. |
|
126,899 (49%) |
133,748 (51%) |
|
| Question 3 | Judiciary | Allow the legislature to increase, but not decrease, the number of district judges during a term. |
|
128,007 (49%) |
134,816 (51%) |
|
| Question 4 | Banking | Allow public money deposits in mutually owned financial institutions. |
|
113,858 (43%) |
148,151 (57%) |
|
| Question 5 | Legislature | Allow the legislature to delegate technical reconciliation of statute changes to the legislative counsel. |
|
78,169 (31%) |
175,878 (69%) |
|
| Question 6 | Budgets; Banking | Exempt state-issued debt for purchasing local government bonds from the state debt limit. |
|
73,757 (29%) |
179,793 (71%) |
|
| Question 7 | Legislature | Require the legislature to set permanent committee rules, changeable only by both houses and the governor’s approval. |
|
121,010 (48%) |
131,272 (52%) |
|
| Question 8 | Taxes | Exclude trade-in vehicle values from sales tax and end exemptions for occasional sales, except within families. |
|
99,197 (38%) |
162,719 (62%) |
|
| Question 9 | Bonds | Issue up to $10 million in state bonds to fund the construction and expansion of public libraries. |
|
152,245 (57%) |
114,572 (43%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 1984 ballot measures
External links
 |
State of Nevada Carson City (capital) |
|---|---|
| Elections |
What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2025 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures |
| Government |
Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy |
