Nevada 1990 ballot measures
In 1990, voters decided on eight statewide ballot measures in Nevada on November 6.
- One of the measures was a bond issue.
- One of the measures was an initiated constitutional amendment.
- One of the measures was an indirect initiated state statute.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred constitutional amendments.
- Two of the measures were legislatively referred state statutes.
- One of the measures was a veto referendum.
- Voters approved six (75%) and rejected two (25%) measures.
On the ballot
November 6, 1990
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Judiciary | Authorize the legislature to establish family courts as divisions of district courts to handle domestic matters. |
|
204,981 (66%) |
105,338 (34%) |
|
| Question 2 | Gambling | Allow charitable and nonprofit organizations to operate raffles and drawings for fundraising. |
|
183,795 (59%) |
128,707 (41%) |
|
| Question 3 | Taxes | Exempt textbook sales from sales taxes throughout the University of Nevada System. |
|
172,662 (55%) |
139,660 (45%) |
|
| Question 4 | Taxes | Exempt certain gold, silver, and platinum medallions and bars from sales and use taxes. |
|
87,922 (28%) |
220,851 (72%) |
|
| Question 5 | Environment; Bonds | Issue up to $47.2 million in bonds for park improvements, new parks, and the protection of wetlands and wildlife resources. |
|
206,790 (66%) |
106,720 (34%) |
|
| Question 6 | Education; Taxes | Establish a net profit tax on corporations and a $500 franchise fee, with revenues going toward education. |
|
72,427 (23%) |
241,949 (77%) |
|
| Question 7 | Abortion | Affirm the statute to allow for abortions up to 24 weeks gestation |
|
200,645 (63%) |
115,495 (37%) |
|
| Question 9 | Taxes | Prohibit a state personal income tax while allowing business taxes to continue. |
|
225,651 (72%) |
86,361 (28%) |
See also
- Laws governing the initiative process in Nevada
- Types of ballot measures in Nevada
- List of Nevada ballot measures
- 1990 ballot measures
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