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Nevada 2006 ballot measures
In 2006, voters decided on 10 statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 7.
- Three of the measures were indirect initiated state statutes.
- Three of the measures were initiated constitutional amendments.
- Three of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved five (50%) and rejected five (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 7, 2006
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 10 | Legislative processes | Allow the legislature to call special sessions with a two-thirds vote, limit sessions to 20 days, and restrict topics discussed. |
|
261,091 (48%) |
287,088 (52%) |
|
| Question 11 | Salaries | Pay legislators for each day of service in sessions and provide allowances for postage, newspapers, and telecommunications. |
|
165,127 (30%) |
391,442 (70%) |
|
| Question 1 | Public education funding | Require the Nevada Legislature to fund K-12 public schools before allocating money to any other part of the state budget. |
|
311,629 (55%) |
258,647 (45%) |
|
| Question 2 | Eminent domain | Prohibit private transfers via eminent domain, require highest-value compensation, and allow owners to reclaim unused property. |
|
353,704 (63%) |
206,724 (37%) |
|
| Question 4 | Tobacco; Smoking | Prohibit smoking in most indoor public places, exempt certain venues, and grant the Legislature sole authority over tobacco laws. |
|
275,720 (48%) |
298,987 (52%) |
|
| Question 5 | Tobacco; Smoking | Prohibit smoking in most indoor workplaces, including bars with food licenses, but allow it in casinos, stand-alone bars, and private homes. |
|
310,524 (54%) |
265,375 (46%) |
|
| Question 6 | Minimum wage | Raise Nevada's minimum wage to $5.15 with health benefits or $6.15 without, with future adjustments for federal increases or inflation. |
|
395,367 (69%) |
180,085 (31%) |
|
| Question 7 | Marijuana | Legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana for adults 21+, require licenses for retailers, and increase DUI penalties. |
|
253,725 (44%) |
321,913 (56%) |
|
| Question 8 | Taxes | Exempt used vehicle trade-ins and farm equipment from both state and local sales taxes. |
|
384,872 (69%) |
174,535 (31%) |
|
| Question 9 | Higher education governance | Decrease the Board of Regents to nine members, electing some and appointing others, with four-year terms and political party limits. |
|
269,807 (49%) |
277,714 (51%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 2006 ballot measures
External links
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