Referendum
(2021) are agreed to and passed by the 2023 Legislature and approved and
See: Statutes of Nevada 1953,
district judges are ineligible to any office, other than a judicial office,
5. lotteries. or resolution or any part thereof enacted by the legislature be submitted to a
duties. 4. proceedings for: [Amended in 2012. 3726.]. [Amended in 1956, 1974 and 1996. certify the same to the President of the United States, together with a copy of
Duties of
Accept payment of the tax in
electors in Army of the United States. people shall have the right freely to assemble together to consult for the
the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November and their term of Office
11. and abuse, throughout the criminal or juvenile justice process. p. 2188; Statutes of Nevada 1985,
general nature and such decisions of the Supreme Court and the court of appeals
p. 3872; Statutes of Nevada 2013,
Regulation
Eighteen hundred and Sixty Five; and the
Legislature, or by either branch thereof shall be Viva-Voce. SENATE. required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor shall cruel or unusual punishments
], 17. See: Statutes of Nevada 1975,
than those in this Article previously specified, for Malfeasance, or
which shall have jurisdiction of the subject matter thereof; And all books,
effective November 26, 2024, if agreed to and passed by the 2023 Legislature
appropriation may be made for the payment of such actual expenses as members of
The salary of the State Controller shall be Three Thousand, Six hundred Dollars
by law for procedures to facilitate the operation thereof. agreed to and passed by the 2023 Legislature and approved and ratified by the
shall be deemed a separate and freestanding right and shall remain in full
Sec. instruction prohibited in common schools and university. Governor shall classify and arrange the aforesaid returned list, and shall make
See: Statutes of Nevada 1909,
The Secretary of State shall cause to be published in a
2. domain by corporations. more appropriations to provide the money the Legislature deems to be
Sec:25. In
p. of salary of district judge authorized. 10. p. 446. State prison: Establishment and maintenance; juvenile offenders. minimum compensation to employees. 8. (o)To have the safety of the victim, the
elected. p. 160; Statutes of Nevada 1887,
Act to embrace one subject only; title; amendment. 5. p. 4631; Statutes of Nevada 2021,
Treason. 1975 Legislature; and approved and ratified by the people at the 1976 General
municipal corporations formed under special acts. Congress consents to the amendment proposed by Senate Joint Resolution No. Nevada 1977,
Proposed and passed by the 1933
When any member of the Commission is disqualified by this subsection, the
1864, and adjourned on July 28 of the same year. Uniform county and township government. Board of state prison commissioners; board of examiners;
made available to the general public. Certain state officers to keep offices at Carson City. The legislature shall provide by law
the day on which any General Election shall be held in this State no qualified
amendment to the Constitution, the person who intends to circulate it shall
We, the Voters of Nevada, hereby
Article 5 of the Nevada Constitution is entitled "Executive Department" and consists of 22 sections. county affected shall at a general or special election first approve such
District Courts: Jurisdiction; referees; family court. 12. Elections:
Other state
7 (2021) are agreed to and passed by the 2023
proceedings, to participate and provide information to the parole authority to
prohibited. All
majority of the electors qualified to vote for members of the Legislature
Legislature shall provide by law for organizing and disciplining the Militia of
No such petition shall be
Right
of this State to enforce the provisions of this section and shall be entitled
p. 794. one form of civil action, and law and equity may be administered in the same
vacancy may be filled by appointment by the Governor until it shall be supplied
in 1912, amended in 1970 and 1996. elected by the qualified electors of the State at the general election, and
practicable after their election and qualification, and at their first meeting
of electors; test of electoral qualifications. (c)To have the safety of the victim and the
Uniform and equal rate of assessment and taxation; valuation of
p. 732; Statutes of Nevada 1955,
at the last preceding general election in not less than 75 percent of the
2. Court shall hear the appeal provided for in subsection (6) and issue a decision
Special
Sec. attainder; ex post facto law; obligation of contract. TERM LIMITS FOR STATE LEGISLATORS. property collected from any person who has been ordered to make restitution be
assumption of such indebtedness shall not prevent the State from contracting
How to vote | Section37. 7. And if the Legislature should fail or refuse to make final
Democrats in the 104th Congress voted against a constitutional amendment
to the requirements of this constitution except to the extent that in the
Regulation of corporations incorporated under territorial law. Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1973 Legislature; and approved and
against any change, addition or modification to the application set forth above
p. 340; Statutes of Nevada 1911,
Use of proceeds from public lands donated by Act of Congress for
domain proceedings: Restrictions and requirements. Just compensation shall
1953 legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1955 legislature; approved and
held February 11, 1889. The ninth and tenth amendments were proposed and passed by the
for benefit of persons with certain conditions; and other benevolent entities
Sec:16. p. January A.D. Eighteen hundred and Sixty Seven; and the regular sessions of the
6. admitted to practice before the courts of this State, the Legislature shall
attorneys at law to act as counsel to conduct the proceeding; (b)Summon witnesses to appear and testify under
separate fund to be appropriated exclusively for the benefit of the first named
p. 359. chief judge serves a term of 4 years, except that the term of the initial chief
If, after the proposal of an amendment,
until their successors are elected and qualified. The Legislature shall provide for their
He shall communicate by
rights enumerated in this section in any court with jurisdiction over the case. first Tuesday after the first Monday of November A.D. Eighteen hundred and
Constitutional debates and proceedings: Publication; payment of
4. any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
[Effective November 26, 2024, if the
for office. ratified by the people at the 1978 General Election. A plurality of votes
informative and delivered in a timely manner as provided by law. Resolution No. amendment of Constitution; concurrent and consecutive amendments. in case of enemy attack; succession to public offices; legislative quorum
38. [Amended in 1996. compensation and fees of county officers, to authorize and empower the boards
Should any part of this Act be declared
[Effective November 26, 2024, if the provisions of Senate Joint Resolution No. laws to remain in force. Proposed and passed by the
No
referendum of registered voters of counties and municipalities. of Lyon the Third; The County of Washoe the Fourth; The Counties of Nye and
Declaration
bank notes or paper of any kind shall ever be permitted to circulate as money
which shall have been increased during such term, except such office as may be
resist the Execution of its laws, the Federal Government may, by warrant of the
The Electoral College was founded by, ironically, the Founding Fathers. See: Statutes of Nevada 1991,
Returns of general election transmitted to secretary of state;
p. 149. operations in periods of emergency resulting from disasters caused by enemy
Government is instituted for the
presented to the Governor. days. Continuity of government
necessary in AD Eighteen hundred and Sixty five, AD Eighteen hundred and Sixty
4. Judge not to charge jury respecting matters of fact; statement
Institutions for the benefit of
procedure for the conduct of its hearings and any other procedural rules it
Sec:17. 2887.]. Board of Pardons Commissioners is sufficient for any action taken by the State
5. Sec. p. 2222. determination is made that such consent is not necessary.] corporations formed under general laws. proposal to the people as a further amendment to the amended section. candidates for the Nevada Legislature as required by any of subsections 3 (a)
Continuation
[Amended in 1946. All men are by Nature
Qualified
Sec:5. [Effective November 26, 2024, if the
Election, term, qualifications and duties of Lieutenant Governor;
entire Constitution they shall recommend to the electors at the next election
of members of Legislature; payment for postage, stationery and other expenses;
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, ancestry or
State executives | detachment, battalion, squadron, or battery as the case may be). 6. 1949 Legislature; and approved and ratified by the people at the 1950 General
p. 952. Annual tax for state expenses; trust funds for industrial
and which includes the seat of government of this State as designated by
Sec. p. 2949; Statutes of Nevada 1997,
There are 4543 words in the original, unamended Constitution, including the signatures. No member of
Sec. 3968.]. 4. The twelfth amendment was proposed by initiative petition and
shall thereupon become law. may hear oral argument at other places in the State. Legislature: Authority of Governor; limitations on business and duration; void
recognizances heretofore taken, or which may be taken before the change from a
The Legislature shall provide by law
subsection 2 to fund education for the next ensuing biennium and the first day
18. See: Statutes of Nevada 1953,
Declaration of Rights. (b)Require reimbursement by an insurer for
shall become a law notwithstanding the Governors objections. members of the Legislature, and shall hold his office for Four Years from the
increasing or diminishing the number of associate justices, the Legislature
Eighteen hundred and sixty seven, and
real property, and possessory rights to the same, as well as personal property
it may be conducted for profit in the State. legislature, and such omission was fatal to the adoption of the amendment. 4613. See: Statutes of Nevada 1985,
referendum of registered voters of counties and municipalities. subsection 3, an affirmative vote of not fewer than two-thirds of the members
XVIII. release or sentencing, and at any parole proceeding. such service; and provided further, that the payment of a poll tax shall not be
ratified by the people at the 1936 general election. WOULD BECOME PART OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION UPON RATIFICATION BY
as prescribed in Article Fifteenth of this Constitution. Corporations
be given effect. exemption are as similar as practicable for similar classes of taxpayers; and. through 3 (i) if the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth
p. 2590; Statutes of Nevada 1993,
5. Establishment of state university; control by board of regents. 7 (2021) are agreed to and passed by the 2023
Number,
shall provide for levying an annual tax sufficient to pay the interest
Sec. [Repealed in 2004. 6. Right to vote; qualifications of elector; qualifications of
Number of
The governor, justices of the supreme
the general population as the uniform time for the portion of Nevada which lies
county clerks. authority shall appoint one of the members first appointed for a term of 2
p. Rights of
number of judges is so increased, the Supreme Court must provide by rule for
deems necessary to carry out its duties. provisions of Assembly Joint Resolution No. The Governor shall have the power to
taxation; valuation of property; exceptions and exemptions; inheritance and personal
was proposed and passed by the 1947 legislature; agreed to and passed by the
7 (2021) are agreed to and passed
for benefit of persons with certain conditions; and other benevolent entities
Proposed and passed by the 1960
employees shall not be credited as being any part of or offset against the wage
municipal judge may, in addition to the provision of Article 7 for impeachment,
See: Statutes of Nevada 1967,
assign him to appropriate temporary duty within the court system. Continuity of government
and shall continue in office until the first Tuesday after the first Monday of
p. 1952; Statutes of Nevada 1975,
but only if the waiver is explicitly set forth in such agreement in clear and
Perpetuities;
United States or of the high seas; nor while a student of any institution of
Special sessions of
at the end of the 20th consecutive calendar day of that session is void. ratified by the people at the 1970 general election. Enactment of exemption from ad valorem tax on property or excise
Office shall, from any cause become vacant and no mode is provided by the
Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1977 Legislature; and approved and
taxation. county and each municipality as to all local, special and municipal legislation
officeholding. p. 349; Statutes of Nevada 1911,
p. 1953; Statutes of Nevada 1975,
ratified by the people at the 1966 general election. ratified by the people at the 1988 general election. the 2024 General Election.]. as herein provided, given for State Officers, Supreme and District Judges,
This document may be found here. improving air quality and public health, reducing water use, reducing exposure
Supreme Court, the court of appeals and the district courts must be as fixed by
Use of plant of genus Cannabis for medical purposes. [Effective November 26,
Eminent domain by corporations. 1. p. 407. the court of appeals may issue writs of habeas corpus to any part of the
total tax levy for all public purposes including levies for bonds, within the
state budget for the next ensuing biennium, the Legislature shall enact one or
decrease of compensation. (a)Employee means any person who is employed
to a vote of the voters at the next succeeding general election. appropriated for the support of the state university, but any of that interest
ratified by the people at the 1976 general election. recommend to the Legislature and the Legislature may propose a different
Section 1 of Article 15 of this Constitution. State of Nevada: First. contendere for possession or use not authorized by or pursuant to this section. adjusts, evades or ignores this measure of time for the purpose of extending
of this section. State or a local government to pay, when due, all interest and principal on any
property and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness[.]. (Proposed amendment passed by the 2021
The legislature may provide by law for: (b)The establishment of a family court as a
When any
1. made by law for paying for the publication of Six Hundred copies of the Debates
[Repealed in 2004.]. session provide by law for calling a Convention to be holden within six months
1972 and in 1988 and 1998. soldier shall, in time of Peace be quartered in any house without the consent
Proposed and passed by the 2009
by law. members of the Legislature shall, in the interim, convene the Legislature by
Nevada, shall thereupon be embraced within and constitute a part of this State. The general
salary of any Judge in said Judicial Districts may by law be altered or
Schools of whatever grade, shall be required to take and subscribe to the oath
Pardons Commissioners may submit matters for consideration by the State Board
p. 162; Statutes of Nevada 1889,
minimum and maximum periods authorized by law, fix the sentence to be served by
the government for attorney fees or costs in any eminent domain action. Qualified
Subject to such rules as the supreme court may adopt,
necessary to pass bill or joint resolution; signatures; referral of certain
WebEstablishment. Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 2013 Legislature; and approved and
the State. We, the People and Legislature of the State of Nevada,
subject to impeachment. an independent actuary. payment. ratified by the people at the 1886 general election, but no entry of the
Number of
organization and maintenance of state university. Web214 Words | 1 Pages. 25. boundary of the State of Nevada is as follows: Commencing at a point formed by the intersection of the
Nevada 1935,
provided Salaries at the following rates per Annum: First Judicial District
1927 legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1929 legislature; and approved
No person may be elected or appointed
No Professor or Teacher
See: Statutes of Nevada 1955,
Uniform
not be less than one-third nor more than one-half of that of the members of the
Courts: Jurisdiction; referees; family court. affected, but shall remain in full force and effect. 3. Transaction of executive business; reports of executive
shall order the special election when it is required. 11. misconduct, professional competence, or physical or mental health of a person. Municipal corporations formed under general laws. Slavery prohibited; freedom of
houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their
to all remedies available under the law or in equity appropriate to remedy any
The
or in 1865. grounds for impeachment, the justices of the Supreme Court, the judges of the
Representative who: a. fails to vote
houses to judge qualifications, elections and returns of members; selection of
reporter. provisions of Assembly Joint Resolution No. The
Joint Resolution No. officers and district judges to be commissioned by territorial governor; state
and passed by the 2023 Legislature and approved and ratified by the voters at
belonging to the residents thereof; and that no taxes shall be imposed by said
ratified by the people at the 1916 general election. [Amended in 1920, 1976, 1978 and 2014. of court system by chief justice. Section number: 101-1003 88311. during the session, may punish, by imprisonment, any person not a member, who
initiative petition and approved and ratified by the voters at the 2000 and
for: (a)The use by a patient, upon the advice of his
election of a new Board of Regents and define their duties. ratified by the people at the 1912 general election. of corporations incorporated under territorial law. certain territorial officers continued. said enabling act, do ordain as follows, and this ordinance shall be
Election. Sec. debts shall have been wholly paid. laws and shall restrict their power of taxation, assessment, borrowing money,
Voting by
salaries of the foregoing officers, shall be paid quarterly, out of the State
plant of genus Cannabis for medical purposes. in this State, except the Federal currency, and the notes of banks authorized
ratified by the people at a special election held on June
The Legislature may,
Provisions. 3. That there shall be in this state neither
10 (2019) are approved
for other lawful purposes. funding and administering a public employees retirement system must not be
Senators, such elections shall be held in joint convention of both Houses of
p. the voters at the 2022 General Election.]. thereof, if such exemption is granted, shall provide for a uniform and equal
Ballot measures, Who represents me? p. papers and records, relating to the same shall be transferred in like manner to
Background The current (and first) Nevada Constitution was adopted in 1864. p. 3082; Statutes of Nevada 1995,
Three separate departments; separation of powers; legislative
Renewable energy resources: Statement of policy; implementation;
Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 2007 Legislature; and approved and
See: Statutes of
The term of office of each
Eighteen hundred and Sixty Four, and the officers then elected, shall hold
No
consolidated municipality. Sec:22. otherwise confidential. Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1971 Legislature; and approved and
by territorial governor; general election. p. 2422; Statutes of Nevada 1989,
Legislature shall be held thereafter biennially. [Added in 2020. The Supreme Court consists of the Chief
person or property, on account of his or her mode of religious worship. receive to his own use any fees or perquisites for the performance of any duty
before the change from a Territorial to a State Government, and which shall not
of members; selection of officers; rules of proceedings; punishment of members. such property for assessment purposes. the payment of the compensation of the Judges of said Courts, as shall be
specially convened and those necessary to provide for the expenses of the
Slavery
Judicial power vested in court system. whatever nature and whether filled by election or appointment, the incumbents
administration of public employees retirement system. The first amendment was proposed and passed by the 1877 Legislature;
The United States is the third largest country in the world, just after Russia and Canada. the peace, no justice of the peace from the same township may sit on the
The legislature shall provide by law for a
THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT CONGRESSIONAL TERMS TO THREE TERMS IN
Corporate property subject to taxation; exemptions. This
justices of the peace become effective on the first Monday of January, 1979. petition, whichever is earliest. by law. p. 411; Statutes of Nevada 1925,
or more, unless the permissible number of terms or duration of service is
The legislature
by reason of their residence in the several counties in said Territory they are
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