Nevada 2008 ballot measures
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In 2008, voters decided on four statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 4.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- One of the measures was a legislatively referred state statute.
- Voters approved two (50%) and rejected two (50%) measures.
On the ballot
November 4, 2008
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Residency requirements | Reduce the residency requirement for voting from 6 months to 30 days for both state and local elections. |
|
433,847 (47%) |
481,260 (53%) |
|
| Question 2 | Eminent domain | Prohibit eminent domain transfers between private parties, require fair market valuation, and allow owners to reclaim unused seized property. |
|
534,547 (61%) |
344,562 (39%) |
|
| Question 3 | Taxes | Require the legislature to justify tax exemptions, apply uniform standards, and set expiration dates. |
|
518,733 (60%) |
344,017 (40%) |
|
| Question 4 | Taxes | Allow the legislature to amend the Sales and Use Tax Act for federal compliance, excluding tax hikes, and repeal an aircraft tax exemption. |
|
229,739 (27%) |
629,009 (73%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 2008 ballot measures
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