Nevada 1970 ballot measures
In 1970, voters decided on nine statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 3.
- One of the measures was a bond issue.
- Eight of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Voters approved seven (77.78%) and rejected two (22.22%) measures.
On the ballot
November 3, 1970
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Legislature; Suffrage | Allow U.S. citizens who do not meet Nevada’s residence requirements to vote for President and Vice President in the state. |
|
66,493 (56%) |
52,037 (44%) |
|
| Question 2 | Recall | Change the signature requirement for recall petitions to 25% of registered voters who voted in the last general election. |
|
62,460 (55%) |
50,545 (45%) |
|
| Question 3 | Term limits | Limit the governor to two terms and bar those serving over two years of another’s term from being elected twice. |
|
65,639 (56%) |
50,951 (44%) |
|
| Question 4 | Wages | Allow the legislature to set its pay and expenses, removing limits on session days and clerical costs. |
|
28,407 (24%) |
88,376 (76%) |
|
| Question 5 | Legislature | Require annual legislative sessions instead of biennial sessions in Nevada. |
|
40,151 (34%) |
78,707 (66%) |
|
| Question 6 | Legislature; Executive officials | Require the legislature to establish a state merit system for employment in the executive branch of government. |
|
59,175 (53%) |
51,729 (47%) |
|
| Question 7 | Legislature; Redistricting | Require legislative districts to be reapportioned based on population after each decennial census. |
|
73,755 (66%) |
38,219 (34%) |
|
| Question 8 | Taxes | Exempt prescription medicines from sales tax and apply sales tax to periodicals. |
|
84,596 (72%) |
32,863 (28%) |
|
| Question 9 | Natural resources; Bonds | Authorize $5 million in state bonds to acquire land or property for the state park system. |
|
48,327 (62%) |
29,133 (38%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 1970 ballot measures
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