Ballot Items in Nevada

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Board of Regents (AJR 11)

This measure would amend the Nevada Constitution to provide for election of certain members and gubernatorial appointment of certain members of Board of Regents, and specify number and terms of members. Text of Ballot Item

Educational funding (Ballot Question 1)

This measure would require the Legislature to appropriate sufficient funds to operate Nevada's public schools before approving any other spending. It originally passed in November 2004, but constitutional amendments in Nevada must be approved in two consecutive elections before going into effect. Text of Ballot Item

Eminent domain (Initiative 5)

This measure would restrict exercise of the power of eminent domain. Among other things, only currently elected judges could issue eminent domain decisions if the measure is approved. Text of Ballot Item

Legislative pay (SJR 11)

This measure would amend Nevada Constitution to provide for payment of compensation to members of Legislature for each day of service during regular and special sessions. Text of Ballot Item

Minimum wage (Ballot Question 6)

This measure would require employers to pay Nevada employees $5.15 per hour (identical to the federal minimum) if the employer provides health benefits or $6.15 per hour if the employer does not provide health coverage. It originally passed in November 2004, but constitutional amendments in Nevada must be approved in two consecutive elections before going into effect. Text of Ballot Item

Regulation of marijuana (Initiative 3)

This measure would decriminalize medical use of marijuana. Text of Ballot Item

Sales and use tax (AB 554)

This measure would make various technical changes to provisions of tax laws. Text of Ballot Item

Smoking ban (Initiative 1)

This measure would prohibit smoking in most public places, excluding stand-alone bars and gaming areas of casinos. Text of Ballot Item

Smoking ban (Initiative 2)

This measure would prohibit smoking in the following places: indoor dining areas within restaurants, child care facilities, all elementary, secondary and high school property, hospitals and medical offices, any motion picture house, theatre, or concert hall, video arcades, government buildings, grocery stores and bakeries, retail establishments, drug stores and convenience stores and any museums, libraries, gallery or other places of public display or collection. Text of Ballot Item

Special legislative sessions (AJR 13)

This measure would revise provisions of the Nevada Constitution regarding special sessions of the Legislature. Text of Ballot Item