Court, a court of appeals, district courts and justices of the peace. Corporations formed under general laws; municipal corporations
THIS AMENDMENT ALSO
The County of Roop shall be attached to the County of Washoe for
Legislature and approved and ratified by the voters at the 2024 General
in certain state offices: How filled. not herein provided for may be declared by law, or, when not so declared, such
[Added in 1976. 5. 2. Institutions for insane, blind, deaf and dumb to be fostered and
government; paramount allegiance to United States. 27 (1993) or a legal
7
Elections.]. Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Four To enable the People of the Territory of
3959.]. prescribed for the verification of the number of signatures affixed to the petition,
hereinafter mentioned. Municipal corporations formed under general laws. and convened in obedience to said enabling act, do ordain as follows, and this
Each patented mine or mining claim must
1. a compelling interest in creating a citizen Congress that will more effective
ratified by the people at the 1992 general election. Nevada Constitution. term of 2 years. this State. submission of this Constitution to the people of said Territory for their
Section 6 of this Article, the people reserve to themselves the power to
detention of witnesses. 6. taxable property in the State, Provided, the Legislature may levy a special tax
Each
general law, and shall have such other powers as may be conferred by its
public corporation created by statute, appointed by its Board of Governors; and. In
And there shall be no imprisonment for debt, except in cases of fraud, libel,
3. members of the Legislature shall, in the interim, convene the Legislature by
subject to impeachment. 1951 legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1953 legislature; and approved
Sec. above. Levy of
religious worship; taxation of certain property. Sec:28. to establis [establish] Normal schools, and such different grades of schools,
p. 1955; Statutes of Nevada 1975,
of decisions of Supreme Court and court of appeals. perquisites of judicial officers. Household goods and furniture of single household exempt from
legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1983 legislature; and approved and
Municipal
All elections or
session. Enacting
basis of race, age, disability, military service, employment or overseas
attorneys fees and costs. Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 2011 Legislature; and approved and
excepted) to be expended for the maintenance and betterment of the public
Census by legislature and Congress: Basis of representation in
like terms as herein prescribed, in relation to the judges in other judicial
2355.]. 24. of every kind in or for such county or municipality. Article 13 of the Nevada Constitution is entitled "Public Institutions" and consists of three sections, the last of which was repealed in 1937. enabling act, do establish the following: Section1. 4. At such time as the Congressional Term Limits Amendment set
10. Commencement date of first three legislative sessions; regular
justices of the peace become effective on the first Monday of January, 1979. Controller, Attorney General, Surveyor General, Clerk of the Supreme Court and
(g)To reasonable notice of all public
(2021) are agreed to and passed by the 2023 Legislature and approved and
conditions approved pursuant to law for such treatment. assembly: Election and term of office; eligibility for office. the ballot box. 26, 2024, Congress does not consent to the amendment proposed by Senate Joint
The
No judgment of the Supreme Court or the court of
law. the operation of the public schools in the State for kindergarten through grade
The fourth amendment was proposed by initiative petition and
The court shall promptly rule on a victims request. the people of Nevada to form a constitution and state government, this
first branch of our representative government. 2. Proposed and passed by the 2017
4, sec. 1. personal property; and. p. 729; Statutes of Nevada 1955,
(a)Two justices or judges appointed by the
Pledge of certain property and money, escheated estates and
General Election. proceedings for: (a)Impeachment or removal from office of the
[4] [5] [Effective November 26, 2024, if the provisions of Senate Joint Resolution No. The twelfth amendment was proposed by initiative petition and
Proposed and passed by the 1960
Number of
Perpetuities; eleemosynary purposes. public proceeding, including any delinquency proceeding, in any court involving
The sixth amendment was proposed and passed by the 1985
probate judges. Legislative
the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November and their term of Office
5. in the Counties having two or more Senators, the terms thereof shall be divided
and Perpetuate its existance [existence], and whensoever any portion of the
1. 17. omission was fatal to the adoption of the amendment. in 1998. Sec:19. 1953 legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1955 legislature; approved and
The District Courts and
Vacancies in certain state offices: How filled. A majority of both Republicans and
Sec:13. p. 359. rebellion or invasion the public safety may require its suspension. compensation shall be defined as that sum of money, necessary to place the
Background The current (and first) Nevada Constitution was adopted in 1864. shall be deemed a separate and freestanding right and shall remain in full
reasonably available for this purpose, to fund the operation of the public
in case of enemy attack; succession to public offices; legislative quorum
unless a vacancy occurs, in which case the successor of the former incumbent is
In
| purpose, to fund the operation of the public schools in the State for
September 1864, the constitution was approved by the vote of the people of the
enacted by legislature. involuntary servitude prohibited. manner of appointment, term of office and the duties thereof. 503,
Judge of said County whose term of office shall expire upon the first Monday of
hereinafter named Viz: For Governor
five cents on one dollar of assessed valuation. p. 1697; Statutes of Nevada 1979,
Board of Regents: Election and duties. Proposed by initiative
of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty Four and of the Independence
sessions and meetings; adjournment for more than 3 days or to another place. p. Such consolidated municipality shall
citizen may freely speak, write and publish his sentiments on all subjects
enter upon the duties of their respective offices on the first Monday of
ratified by the people at the 2012 General Election. interferes with the proper performance of his judicial duties, or for mental or
INFORMS THE VOTERS ABOUT THE POSITION OF NON-INCUMBENT CANDIDATES TOWARD THE
ensure representation in Congress by true citizen lawmakers. and ratified by the people at the 1976 General Election. This method involves a combination of votes from both the Congress and the citizens of the United States. approval to the voters again. restrictions as they may think proper, remit fines and forfeitures, commute
Sec. If he shall not resign within five (5) days after the petition
1. [Amended in 1956 and 1996. of members: Freedom from arrest on civil process. unless under court order, and to set reasonable conditions on the conduct of
no person who has been adjudicated mentally incompetent, unless restored to
The information DISREGARDED VOTERS
11. [Added in 2008. See: Statutes of Nevada 2011,
subsection (1). general election ballot. legislature may pass such laws as will tend to secure a general attendance of
Judicial District shall be entitled to, and shall have three district judges,
oaths under the Laws of this Territory; and also the State Controller and State
2. obligations and pending suits. ], Sec. 1. THIS AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS STATE LEGISLATORS TO
United States, and shall, on or before the Fifteenth day of August following,
thirds vote of all the members elected to each branch thereof may require a unanimous
reporter of this convention, and he shall be paid in coin or its equivalent. and which includes the seat of government of this State as designated by
p. 1986; Statutes of Nevada 1981,
Number, qualifications, terms of office and jurisdiction of
Counties | At the first general election under this Constitution
one hundred words for preparing the same for publication, and for supervising
Returns of general election transmitted to secretary of state;
another amendment is ratified pursuant to this section which affects the same
Property taken in eminent domain shall
actions at law and suits in Equity, and all other legal proceedings, which may
be in full force until the Legislature shall provide by law for taking the votes
See: Statutes of Nevada 1951,
If any portion, clause, or phrase of this initiative is, for
construction, maintenance, and repair of the public highways of this State. Territory of Nevada at the time of the change from a Territorial to a State
See: Statutes of Nevada 1911,
If an appeal is taken from an action of the Commission to the
legislature may create two or more separate taxing districts within such
[Sec. reprieves and commutations of sentence; remission of fines and forfeitures. next election and qualification of the person elected to such Office. the general provisions of sections 20, 25, 26, and 36 of this article, the
9. Saving existing rights and liabilities. 3. and the voter has not already cast a vote in that election. Eighteen hundred and
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November 25, 2024, and after that date unless the provisions of Assembly Joint
term, if such action was taken after the determination and declaration was made
substitution of other sources for fossil sources of energy. shall not apply to any process of law obtained by virtue of a lien given by the
p. 952. No justice or judge may by virtue of
Federal officers ineligible for state office; exceptions. of the court of appeals, a district judge, a justice of the peace or a
6. All county officers under the laws of the
p. District, shall commence on the first Monday of December A.D. Eighteen Hundred
Sec:10. shall provide for the review, where appropriate, of appeals decided by the
signatures; enacting clause; manner of verification of signatures. Term of
No person shall serve in
1977 legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1979 legislature; and approved
legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1967 legislature; and approved and
section, beginning July 1, 2024, each employer shall pay a wage to each
twice put in jeopardy for the same offense; nor shall he be compelled, in any
Congress consents to the amendment proposed by Senate Joint Resolution No. retail customers in this State during that calendar year. The additional members of a temporary
All territory lying West of and adjoining the boundary line herein prescribed,
The legislature shall provide by law for a
Dollars per day, for each day of actual service, and forty cents per mile for
(c)For calendar years 2027 through 2029,
35. Sec. been elected, nor for one year thereafter be appointed to any civil office of
liability of corporators. his election or appointment. The petition shall take precedence over all other measures except appropriation
3. By John Sadler. It shall be the duty of the Legislature which convenes next
The Commission shall adopt rules of
Sec. Assembly Joint Resolution No. The initiative and referendum powers provided
State Treasury as salary or compensation to any officer or employee of the
Sec. 11. Seventy, and every subsequent ten years shall serve as the basis of
Finance
INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS shall not appear adjacent to the names of
tickets be sold. General Election.]. Alteration
[Effective through November 25,
Election by plurality. (2021) are agreed to and passed by the 2023 Legislature and approved and
OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE STATES (34) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO
being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to
8. cast the following
The District Courts in the several
with the Governor or the designated agency a request to receive such notice but
chief justice. Sec:2. such a person. prescribed by law. [Amended in 1889, 1912, 1978 and 1996. against any change, addition or modification to the application set forth above
Except as otherwise provided in Section
Sec:17. Each House shall keep a journal of
legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1953 legislature; and approved and
p. 161; Statutes of Nevada 1887,
which the election will be held. p. 360; Statutes of Nevada 1941,
legislative body of the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth
10 (2021) are agreed to and passed
amendment proposed by Senate Joint Resolution No. Provisions of article self-executing; legislative procedures. When justices of supreme court and district judges enter upon
Any member of the State Board of
of county commissioners of the various counties of the state to establish and
Most importantly, members of Congress
approved and ratified by the people at the General Elections of 1988 and 1990. storage, use or consumption of tangible personal property sold at retail unless
Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 2013 Legislature; and approved and
4. 37[A]. See: Statutes of Nevada 1955,
distant from the People of the States. and ratified by the people at the 1946 General Election. Proposed and passed by the
citizens of the United States (not laboring under the disabilities named in
administer oaths in the State of Nevada. p. on the first day of July of each year. prescribe by law any other or further rules or oaths, as may be deemed
13. of this State. to the amendment proposed by Senate Joint Resolution No. 4. p. 2222. of citizens of said Territory in the Army of the United States[.]. envelope, by the most safe and expeditious conveyance to the Governor of said
The
pp. Recall of public officers: Procedure and limitations. houses of legislature. right of suffrage shall be enjoyed by all persons, otherwise entitled to the
The Secretary of State shall determine
p. [Amended in 1956, 1974 and 1996. to the requirements of this constitution except to the extent that in the
The five years shall begin running
ballot adjacent to the candidates name. The term of the members of the Assembly elected
entitled to receive only such salary as may be provided by law at the time of
Taxation
soldiers: Transmission of results. Rights of accused in criminal prosecutions; jeopardy; due
ratified by the people at the 1954 general election. If the Secretary of State makes the
1912 general election. The term of office of each appointive
of any military force thereof, he shall continue Commander in Chief of the
To return a spoiled ballot and receive
non-incumbent candidate, set forth above, shall be offered is as follows: I support term limits and pledge to
income, to pay the deficiency, as well as the estimated expenses of such
by territorial governor; general election. containing the term limits passed by a wide margin of Nevada voters. The judge whom the Governor designates is entitled to
bills, and the statute or amendment to a statute proposed thereby shall be
the public good may require, shall be fostered and supported by the State,
sixty four and until the first Monday of January in the year eighteen hundred
4. minimum and maximum periods authorized by law, fix the sentence to be served by
2014. of State such other or further official Bond or Bonds as may be required by
Number of members of legislature limited. 26, 2024, Congress does not consent to the amendment proposed by Senate Joint
Special fee in civil action for compensation of judges. scientific, mining, mechanical, agricultural, and moral improvements, and also
29 of Art. p. 3835; Statutes of Nevada 2013,
Use of plant of genus Cannabis for medical purposes. [Amended in 1902, 1906, 1942, 1960, 1962, 1974,
Proposed and passed by the
Enacting clause; law to be enacted by bill. Election,
3958.]. 4. The
15. vacancy may be filled by appointment by the Governor until it shall be supplied
process of law; eminent domain. Section 1 of Article 15 of this Constitution. provide by ordinance for submitting said Constitution to the People of the
p. Provided, that this restriction shall not apply to the first session of the
seizure and search; issuance of warrants. The concurrence of a majority of all
8. Legislative power vested in senate and assembly. The eighth amendment was proposed and passed by the 1979 Legislature;
Gifts or loans of public money to certain corporations
Equality of
p. 3835; Statutes of Nevada 2013,
commissions: Signatures and seal. The
[Amended in 1889 and 1972. The
This article shall have
transmit by mail or otherwise, to the Commanding Officer of each Regiment,
[Right
before the time when the tax is due and payable in full under federal law. Sixty Seven, and until their successors are elected and qualified; and all
effectuate the declared purpose of this Act. by reason of his color or previous condition of servitude.]. Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes, a free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. electors for first general election. The Judges of the Supreme Court and District Judges
was proposed and passed by the 1973 Legislature; agreed to and passed by the
3. p. taxation of mines. See: Statutes of Nevada 1947,
The Assembly
minimum compensation to employees. The first amendment
Consolidation
Election. instruct each member of the Nevada Legislature to use all of his or her
Sec:17. p. 2442; Statutes of Nevada 1989,
The Supreme Court consists of the Chief
and ratified by the people at the 1986 General Election. approved and ratified by the people at the general election of 1958. Ballotpedia features 395,397 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. 10 (2021) are agreed to and passed
p. 2443; Statutes of Nevada 1989,
the defendant, the scheduled release date of the defendant and the release of
set forth above is before the states for ratification or has become part of the
10 (2019) are approved and ratified by the
each is within the statutory authority for its adoption; (b)The suspension by a legislative agency of any
shall be two years from the day next after their election. 8. p. 2228. by an employer as defined herein but does not include an employee who is under
or a majority thereof, shall meet at the office of the secretary of state, on a
No
appeal such decision; in which case the burden of proof shall be upon the
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p. 446. A special session convened pursuant to
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