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Nevada 2002 ballot measures
In 2002, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 5.
- One of the measures was a bond issue.
- Two of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Four of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- Voters approved three (33.33%) and rejected six (66.67%) measures.
On the ballot
November 5, 2002
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Bonds | Issue up to $200 million in bonds for conservation projects, including water quality, wildlife habitat, parks, and historic sites. |
|
291,262 (59%) |
200,143 (41%) |
|
| Question 2 | LGBTQ; Family | Provide that only marriage between a male and female person shall be recognized in the state |
|
337,197 (67%) |
164,573 (33%) |
|
| Question 3 | Taxes | Exempt farm machinery used for agriculture from sales and use taxes. |
|
190,541 (40%) |
285,921 (60%) |
|
| Question 4 | Taxes | Exempt professional racing vehicle parts and transport vehicles from sales and use taxes. |
|
104,245 (22%) |
373,587 (78%) |
|
| Question 5 | Property | Repeal the rule against perpetuities, allowing indefinite property transfers. |
|
183,552 (40%) |
270,352 (60%) |
|
| Question 6 | Judiciary | Delay elections for appointed justices and judges until they serve 12 months, unless appointed in the last year of a 6-year term. |
|
192,284 (41%) |
279,233 (59%) |
|
| Question 7 | Public education funding; Budgets | Exempt state borrowing for public school construction from Nevada’s debt limit. |
|
203,560 (43%) |
273,647 (57%) |
|
| Question 8 | Taxes | Allow the legislature to grant property tax reductions for homeowners facing severe economic hardship. |
|
284,346 (59%) |
200,968 (41%) |
|
| Question 9 | Marijuana | Legalize possession of up to three ounces of marijuana for adults 21+ and regulate its sale, taxation, and distribution. |
|
196,371 (39%) |
305,479 (61%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 2002 ballot measures
External links
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