Nevada 2010 ballot measures
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Four measures, all referred to the ballot by the Nevada State Legislature, were approved for the November 2, 2010 statewide ballot in Nevada.[1]
Eleven initiatives sponsored by citizens were put forward, but none of them submitted signatures by either of Nevada's two petition drive deadlines for the 2010 ballot. The signature filing deadline for initiated state statutes was thirty (30) days prior to the start of the 2010 state legislative session. The signature filing deadline for initiated constitutional amendments was June 15.[2]
On the ballot
November 2, 2010
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Judiciary | Allow the Governor to appoint justices and judges from nominees, with voter-approved retention following performance evaluations. |
|
285,746 (42%) |
390,370 (58%) |
|
| Question 2 | Legislature; Judiciary structure; Judicial authority | Authorize the legislature to create an intermediate appellate court to hear certain civil and criminal appeals from district courts. |
|
313,769 (47%) |
356,357 (53%) |
|
| Question 3 | Sales taxes | Allow the legislature to amend the Sales and Use Tax Act for federal compliance, excluding tax hikes or exemption cuts. |
|
213,759 (32%) |
451,186 (68%) |
|
| Question 4 | Eminent domain | Repeal a provision on eminent domain and revise rules on property transfers, compensation, and attorney fees in eminent domain cases. |
|
214,086 (33%) |
440,245 (67%) |
Local ballot measures
- See also: Local ballot measure elections in 2010
See also
- 2010 ballot measures
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- History of Initiative & Referendum in Nevada
- Nevada Legislature
Articles
- Nevada's 2010 ballot - all about judicial reform, eminent domain and taxes
- Nevada petition drive deadline only a week away
- Four ballot questions scheduled to appear on Nevada 2010 ballot
External links
- Nevada Secretary of State web site (dead link)
- 2010 measures on the ballot & initiative filings
- Registered Nevada Ballot Access Groups
Additional reading
- Associated Press, "4 Nevada Questions On November Election Ballot," October 2, 2010
- Nevada News Bureau, "Initiative Petition Deadline Looms, Groups Have Until June 15 To Qualify Measures For November Ballot," June 4, 2010
Footnotes
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