Nevada State Question 20, Lieutenant Governor Impeachment Amendment (1888)
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| Topic Impeachment rules and State executive official measures |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Nevada Question 20 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Nevada on November 6, 1888. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported removing the Lieutenant Governor from constitutional impeachment provisions for state officers. |
A "no" vote opposed removing the Lieutenant Governor from constitutional impeachment provisions for state officers. |
Election results
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Nevada Question 20 |
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7,143 | 94.79% | ||
| No | 393 | 5.21% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Question 20 was as follows:
| “ | Striking out the name of Lieut. Governor from the Constitutional provisions concerning impeachment of State officers. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Nevada Constitution
A simple majority vote is required during two successive legislative sessions for the Nevada State Legislature to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 22 votes in the Nevada State Assembly and 11 votes in the Nevada State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.
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