Nevada State Police Bill Referendum (1908)
| Nevada State Police Bill Referendum | |
|---|---|
|
|
|
| Election date |
|
| Topic Law enforcement officers and departments |
|
| Status |
|
| Type Veto referendum |
Origin |
Nevada State Police Bill Referendum was on the ballot as a veto referendum in Nevada on November 3, 1908. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported the creation and maintenance of the Nevada State Police. |
A "no" vote opposed the creation and maintenance of the Nevada State Police. |
Election results
|
Nevada State Police Bill Referendum |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
|
|
9,954 | 52.30% | ||
| No | 9,078 | 47.70% | ||
-
- Results are officially certified.
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for State Police Bill Referendum was as follows:
| “ | An Act to provide for the creation, organization, and maintenance of the Nevada State Police, prescribing the powers and duties of the officers and members thereof in maintaining peace, order and quiet in the State of Nevada, fixing their compensation, providing certain penalties, and other matters relating thereto, making an appropriation therefor, and repealing all Acts or parts of Acts in conflict therewith. | ” |
Path to the ballot
A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal an enacted law. This type of ballot measure is also called statute referendum, popular referendum, people's veto, or citizen's veto. There are 23 states that allow citizens to initiate veto referendums.
In Nevada, the number of signatures required for a veto referendum is equal to 10% of the total number of votes cast in the preceding general election. Signatures for veto referendums are due 120 days before the next general election. A simple majority vote is required for voter approval.
See also
External links
Footnotes
 |
State of Nevada Carson City (capital) |
|---|---|
| Elections |
What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2026 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures |
| Government |
Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy |
