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Nevada 1994 ballot measures
In 1994, voters decided on 11 statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 8.
- Four of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Five of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Voters approved six (54.55%) and rejected five (45.45%) measures.
On the ballot
November 8, 1994
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 10 | Campaign finance | Establish and limit campaign contributions, define campaign expenses, and set a $5,000 cap per election. |
|
281,694 (77%) |
83,174 (23%) |
|
| Question 11 | Taxes; Legislature | Require a two-thirds majority in both legislative houses to pass any measure that increases public revenue. |
|
283,889 (78%) |
79,520 (22%) |
|
| Question 1 | Judiciary; Judiciary structure; Judicial authority | Expand the Judicial Discipline Commission’s authority over municipal judges and justices of the peace. |
|
202,659 (56%) |
156,239 (44%) |
|
| Question 2 | Public information; Legislature | Abolish Senate executive sessions and require open legislative meetings, except for personnel matters. |
|
285,942 (78%) |
79,699 (22%) |
|
| Question 3 | Judiciary; Salaries | Allow salary increases for Supreme Court Justices and District Court Judges during their terms. |
|
58,363 (16%) |
309,137 (84%) |
|
| Question 4 | Taxes | Exempt the sale, storage, use, or consumption of horses from sales and use taxes. |
|
112,807 (31%) |
245,810 (69%) |
|
| Question 5 | Budgets | Allow the state to enter into installment or lease purchase agreements despite debt limitations. |
|
55,024 (15%) |
300,876 (85%) |
|
| Question 6 | Business; Environment; Taxes | Authorize a property tax reduction for businesses relocating hazardous operations. |
|
136,311 (38%) |
222,758 (62%) |
|
| Question 7 | Taxes | Exempt certain government, religious, and charitable organizations from sales tax on property sales. |
|
113,562 (32%) |
243,633 (68%) |
|
| Question 8 | Term limits | Establish term limits for Nevada’s U.S. Representatives at six years and U.S. Senators at twelve years. |
|
257,362 (70%) |
110,430 (30%) |
|
| Question 9 | Term limits; Term limits; Term limits; Term limits | Establish term limits for state and local officials, including legislators, judges, and statewide officeholders. |
|
259,211 (70%) |
108,780 (30%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 1994 ballot measures
External links
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