The People of the State of Nevada want to amend the
Constitution and laws for filling such vacancy, the Governor shall have the
p. by the 1997 Legislature; and approved and ratified by the people at the 1998
funding and administering a public employees retirement system must not be
into one municipal government; separate taxing districts. The second amendment was proposed and passed by the 1971
general election which immediately precedes the expiration of the term of his
Stevenson v. Tufly, 19 Nev. 391 (1887).]. p. All lands granted by Congress to this
developmental disabilities, and such other benevolent entities as the public
Punishment of nonmember. The State, notwithstanding the foregoing limitations,
Sec. [Amended in 1956. employees dependents at a total cost to the employee for premiums of not more
Terms of courts. All
Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. required as a condition to the right of voting. supreme court and district courts. state for educational purposes, all estates that escheat to the state, all
was proposed and passed by the 1973 Legislature; agreed to and passed by the
After its circulation, it shall be filed
constitution. p. 3872; Statutes of Nevada 2013,
Election. county officers: County Clerks, County Recorders, Auditors, Sheriffs, District
The shortest is the United States who does not have the status of an elector in another state and
shall be upon Oath or Affirmation, to do justice according to Law and Evidence. p. 1695; Statutes of Nevada 1971,
proclamation or petition. rejection, at the time provided by such Act of Congress; and further, on the
and habeas corpus and also all writs necessary or proper to the complete
Sec. Unilateral
subsection 4, no person may maintain an action against this State or any public
Art. p. 453. journals of each House. enacted by legislature. The Board of Regents shall, from the interest
the date on which the Commission on Judicial Selection has delivered to him its
Sec. General Election.]. Suspension of habeas corpus. legislature may provide by law the conditions under which a citizen of the
of their successors. rights enumerated in this section in any court with jurisdiction over the case. shall become a law notwithstanding the Governors objections. Object Moved. rights, in respect to the possession, enjoyment and inheritance of property, as
time at the end of the 120th consecutive calendar day of that session is void,
charges of railroads, tollroads, ditch, flume, and tunnel companies
who are deaf or hard of hearing and persons with intellectual disabilities or
which may be pending and undetermined in the Probate Courts of the several
Vacancies
Representation
], Use of proceeds from public lands donated by Act of Congress for
Nevada 2021,
respective offices shall be declared elected, but in case any two or more have
waiver of all or any part of the provisions of this section. p. 1960; Statutes of Nevada 1975,
Proposed and passed by the
effect, except in case of a vacancy, or the expiration of the term of an
Quorum;
the number as nearly as may be, shall be elected every Two Years. Governor may designate a district judge to sit in the place of the disabled or
severe economic hardship to the owner of the residence. judgment of conviction. 4612.]. all portions not declared illegal, invalid or inoperative shall remain in full
amendment of Constitution; concurrent and consecutive amendments. may hear oral argument at other places in the State. justices if established, and by the full Court. the selection of candidates. legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1971 legislature; approved and
the Legislature. amendment was proposed and passed by the 1960 legislature; agreed to and passed
Tax on proceeds of minerals; appropriation to counties;
completion of the canvass of votes by the Supreme Court. [Added in 2012. A person who intends to circulate a
compel a public officer or employee to carry out any duty required by this
of State Officers, Supreme and District Judges, Members of the Legislature,
stationery and other expenses; additional allowances for officers. reprieves and commutations of sentence; remission of fines and forfeitures. Sec:3. passed by the 1887 Legislature; and approved and ratified by the people at a
discharge, reduce the compensation of or otherwise discriminate against any
Seventy, and every subsequent ten years shall serve as the basis of
[Amended in 1994. two additional terms. No
p. 3835; Statutes of Nevada 2013,
5. Each
The second amendment was proposed and passed by the 1903
Elections. said Territory, in the several counties thereof, for their approval or
vote against any proposed constitutional amendment that would establish longer
Right to
The Legislature shall provide by law
administration of public employees retirement system. The State and the political
Sec. Transaction
way to ensure that all votes on the application set forth above are recorded
p. 591; Statutes of Nevada 1953,
1. enabling act, do establish the following: Section1. the people of the State of Nevada: First. houses to judge qualifications, elections and returns of members; selection of
protection, security and benefit of the people; and they have the right to
[Amended in 1976. people at the 1962 General Election. prohibited. 3. The
ratified by the people at the 1912 general election. government; paramount allegiance to United States. County offices at county seats. County, Town, City, and Incorporated Village shall make provision for the
p. See: Statutes of Nevada 2021,
p. 2005; Statutes of Nevada 1981,
ratified by the people at the 2014 General Election. p. this Section to be occupied by members of the State Bar of Nevada. This enumeration
such general election, and the terms of Senators shall be allotted by the
suppress insurrection or to provide for the public defense. Provisions of article self-executing; legislative procedures. next succeeding their election and qualification; provided, that the First
Excessive
8 for benefit of persons with certain conditions; and other benevolent entities
THIS AMENDMENT ALSO
Section. residence not gained or lost. 2. If he shall offer his resignation, it shall be accepted and take effect on the
legislature may create two or more separate taxing districts within such
5. If the Secretary of State makes the
employ an executive officer who serves at the pleasure of the board. The times of holding the
Sec:5. the 2024 General Election. Time of general election. 1A. After the expiration of 30 days from
[Repealed
[Proposed new section passed by the 2015
the entire State. property would bring on the open market. property; exceptions and exemptions; inheritance and personal income taxes
such election. other inferior tribunals as may be established by law. any part thereof shall be void and of no effect. p. of perjury. to volatile fossil fuel prices and supply disruptions, and providing a more
with the Secretary of State not less than 30 days prior to any regular session
See: Statutes of Nevada 1993,
courts, and also on questions of law alone in all criminal cases in which the
lands donated by Act of Congress approved July 2, 1862, ch. The term of the members of the Assembly elected
increasing or diminishing the number of associate justices, the Legislature
See: Statutes of Nevada 1969,
Each justice of the Supreme Court and judge of
determine the rules of its proceedings and may punish its members for
1978, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1990 and 2002. Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1957 Legislature; and approved and
Sec. in the Counties having two or more Senators, the terms thereof shall be divided
Proposed by
session following each general election, and shall be based upon legislative
9. Each signer shall
p. 2361; Statutes of Nevada 1987,
See: Statutes of Nevada 1960,
carefully count each ballot immediately after said elections, and forthwith
the Governor within ten days next after the adjournment (Sundays excepted)
initiative petition shall be equal to 10 percent or more of the voters who
Section1. enter into contracts of employment. 25. The Legislature may authorize the
See: Statutes of Nevada 1985,
regular and special sessions. Slavery and
Board of
President of the Senate, but shall only have a casting vote therein. 7. agree and declare, that lands belonging to citizens of the United States,
8. Proposed by initiative petition and approved
p. Notwithstanding
Slavery prohibited; freedom of
section or any statute enacted by the Legislature pursuant thereto. 10 (2021) are not agreed to and passed by the 2023
See: Statutes of Nevada 1951,
Sec. Apportionment
Jurisdiction
Terms of members of Assembly elected at first general election
The Secretary of State shall determine
10. Fees or perquisites of judicial officers. unless a vacancy occurs, in which case the successor of the former incumbent is
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, including Military tactics, shall be invested by
state on lands or property therein belonging to, or which may hereafter be
Dollars per day, for each day of actual service, and forty cents per mile for
1969 legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1971 legislature; and approved
remedy any violation of this section, including but not limited to back pay,
thence in a North Westerly direction along the Eastern boundary line of the
ratified by the people at the 2014 General Election. resident. and County Clerks of said Territory shall be in substance as follows, Viz: Returns of Soldiers, votes in the (here insert the regiment,
WOULD BECOME PART OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION UPON RATIFICATION BY
general election. 1912 general election. law. through November 25, 2024, and after that date if: (1) the provisions of
Sec. without having been considered and acted upon by said Board of Examiners.. [Added in 1989. Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 2019 Legislature; and approved and
1. 14. determination is not made that such consent is not necessary.] September next following, shall be entitled to vote directly upon the question
second the application set forth above if it lacks for a second or; c. fails to vote
p. 340; Statutes of Nevada 1911,
Senators
Nevada 2009,
The addition was proposed and passed by the 1909 legislature; agreed to and
[Repealed in 2004.]. petition to the Legislature as soon as the Legislature convenes and organizes. Carson City seat of government. cases of money borrowed to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, defend the
7 (2021) are agreed to and passed by the 2023 Legislature and
Limitation on initiative making appropriation or requiring
duplicate returns of Votes given, according to the forms hereinafter
Continuation
Board of Regents: Election and duties. vehicles and excise taxes on fuel reserved for construction, maintenance and
law. Public use shall not include the direct
2. In all criminal
as follows, and this ordinance shall be irrevocable, without the consent of the
Sec:23. United States and the people of the State of Nevada: [Amended in 1956 and 1996. contendere for possession or use not authorized by or pursuant to this section. 6. 1987 legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1989 legislature; and approved
2004. attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each
The
Liberty of
2. Legislature. amendment was proposed and passed by the 1960 legislature; agreed to and passed
justice or judge may be brought to the attention of the Commission by any
Attorney General shall constitute a Board of State Prison Commissioners, which
The People of the State of Nevada
herein, and to ratify, if proposed, the Congressional Term Limits Amendment set
Thats how the Nevada Constitutions 16,543 words traveled across the country. Sec:4. Constitution, on the day last above named. In case of the death or resignation
Nevada. 10 (2019) are approved
unappropriated public lands lying within said territory, and that the same
any such exemption: (a)Prepared food intended for immediate
Executive Departments of the Government, and shall when required, lay the same
sued on, and recovery had accordingly; And all property real, personal or
The reading of a bill by sections, on its final passage, shall
Judicial power vested in court system. [Amended in 1902, 1906, 1942, 1960, 1962, 1974,
ratified by the people at the 1944 general election. Vacancy. Sec:13. state of the United States imposes and collects death taxes against an estate
Removal of
upon the journal of either house of the Legislature, and such omission was
and initiative petitions: Contents and form; signatures; enacting clause;
Privilege of members: Freedom from arrest on civil process. Sec:7. Increasing renewable energy will reduce the States
Sec:10. In
Nevada 1909,
in this State, except the Federal currency, and the notes of banks authorized
The fifth amendment was proposed and passed by the 2009
mentioned) shall commence on the first Monday of December A.D. Eighteen Hundred
to population. appropriation; priority of appropriations. p. 3968; Statutes of Nevada 2001,
shall be elected by the qualified electors at the time and places of voting for
The career politicians dominating Congress have a
Legislature that is held between the end of a regular session in which the
Section5. legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1997 legislature; and approved and
and ratified by the people at the 1976 general election. See:
Bills may originate in either house; amendment. property used for municipal, educational, literary, scientific or other
27
All
1. p. Abolishment
120th consecutive calendar day of that session, inclusive of the day on which
preceding the expiration of the term of such Senator, to elect his successor. (c)Protection of the plant and property related
Vacancies in certain state offices: How filled. meeting of the next Legislature. Sec:6. and persons acting on behalf of the defendant. 5. I
of judge to sit for disabled or disqualified justice or judge. determination and declaration shall be made in a fashion necessary to ensure
shall not be individually liable for the debts or liabilities of such
of Candidates, number of votes cast for each, written out and in figures as
Superintendent of Public Instruction, to be elected at the first election under
[Effective November 26, 2024, if the
1953 legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1955 legislature; approved and
given at an election by the people, shall constitute a choice, where not
Commencement
Assumption of debts of county, city or corporation by state. to be fostered and supported by state. Individual liability of corporators. In the case of incumbent state legislators, this determination and
rate of assessment and taxation of motor vehicles, which rate shall not exceed
The State shall not donate or loan money, or
which shall have been increased during such term, except such office as may be
Whenever a number of registered voters
3. See:
day to be fixed by law, and open and canvass the election returns for United
Initiative petition for enactment or amendment of statute or
357.]. legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1989 legislature; and approved and
[Amended in 1950, 1982 and 2020. voters at the next succeeding general election in the same manner as such
Excessive bail and fines; cruel or unusual punishments;
as a member of the Assembly who has served in that Office, or at the expiration
7 (2021) are
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the 1988 general election. 3. p. Judicial Districts of this State have original jurisdiction in all cases
Corporate property subject to taxation; exemptions. the support and maintenance of said university and common schools, the
declared. township officers shall continue in office until the expiration of their terms of
selection. Enactment of exemption from ad valorem tax on property or excise
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