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Nevada 1998 ballot measures
In 1998, voters decided on 10 statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 3.
- One of the measures was an [advisory question]].
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Seven of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved seven (70%) and rejected three (30%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1998
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 17 | Term limits | Instruct Nevada’s delegation to pursue term limits and require candidate disclosures. |
|
224,603 (57%) |
171,242 (43%) |
|
| Question 1 | Initiative process; Ballot measures | Establish procedures to resolve conflicts between voter-approved amendments or laws in the same election. |
|
235,935 (59%) |
161,491 (41%) |
|
| Question 2 | Judiciary | Revise Judicial Discipline Commission rules, shifting authority between the Legislature, Supreme Court, and Commission. |
|
221,205 (57%) |
168,480 (43%) |
|
| Question 3 | Judiciary | Allow the legislature to designate locations other than the county seat for holding district court terms. |
|
209,397 (54%) |
181,783 (46%) |
|
| Question 4 | Administration | Designate the last Friday in October as the legal holiday for Nevada Day instead of October 31. |
|
214,653 (53%) |
193,875 (47%) |
|
| Question 5 | Legislative processes | Limit legislative sessions to 120 days and require the Governor to submit the budget 14 days prior. |
|
283,413 (71%) |
117,466 (29%) |
|
| Question 6 | Taxes | Allow tax reductions for property developed to conserve water. |
|
165,135 (41%) |
234,093 (59%) |
|
| Question 7 | Taxes | Require state and local governments to collect sales taxes on items they purchase for resale to the public. |
|
164,780 (42%) |
227,059 (58%) |
|
| Question 8 | Legislative structure; Salaries | Allow the Senate to elect its President, make them third in succession, and remove presiding officers’ expense allowances. |
|
150,780 (38%) |
241,246 (62%) |
|
| Question 9 | Marijuana | Allow medical marijuana for specific illnesses with doctor approval, parental consent for minors, and regulated distribution. |
|
241,463 (59%) |
170,234 (41%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 1998 ballot measures
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