Nevada State Question 3, Legislative Power on Special Laws Amendment (1888)

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Nevada Question 3

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Election date

November 6, 1888

Topic
State legislatures measures
Status

ApprovedApproved

Type
Legislatively referred constitutional amendment
Origin

State legislature



Nevada Question 3 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Nevada on November 6, 1888. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported amending restrictions on the legislature's power to pass special legislation.

A "no" vote opposed amending restrictions on the legislature's power to pass special legislation.


Election results

Nevada Question 3

Result Votes Percentage

Approved Yes

7,380 93.15%
No 543 6.85%
Results are officially certified.
Source


Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Question 3 was as follows:

Amends the section restricting the power of the Legislature in matters of special legislation.

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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