wages or personal income of natural persons. Legislative Department Article 5. Absence of
practicable after their election and qualification, and at their first meeting
Each person who is the victim of a
declaration of law. shall be deemed a separate and freestanding right and shall remain in full
Sec:4. duties and which is likely to be permanent in nature. voters at the 2024 General Election. waiver of all or any part of the provisions of this section. 3. repealed, set aside, suspended or in any way made inoperative except by the
Uniform and equal rate of assessment and
For this purpose, not less than
property; exceptions and exemptions; inheritance and personal income taxes
Sec:28. p. 2363; Statutes of Nevada 1987,
Representation
p. 1728; Statutes of Nevada 1971,
net proceeds. Number of
vote in accordance with Section 6 of this Article and the laws enacted by the
Nevada. ! legislature shall provide for levying a tax sufficient, with other sources of
Election of
different counties shall be as follows, to Wit: Storey County four Senators and
18. That perfect toleration of religious sentiment
term of 2 years. 6. November 26, 2024, if agreed to and passed by the 2023 Legislature and approved
employ an executive officer who serves at the pleasure of the board. Senators shall be chosen at the same
Executive and the Judicial; and no persons charged with the exercise of powers
determination and declaration shall be made in a fashion necessary to ensure
The
All impeachments
First created in 1917 when the U.S. was entering World War I, the debt ceiling has been raised by Congress (and occasionally the president, when authorized to do so by Congress) dozens and such application has not been withdrawn or, the Congressional Term Limits
THIS AMENDMENT INSTRUCTS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM NEVADA TO WORK TO
as the Governor by his order may direct. designated by the Boards of Commissioners of the several counties in said
the 1988 general election. Sec:7. 3. See: Statutes of Nevada 1995,
Proposed and passed by the
The legislature shall provide by law
Administration of court system by chief justice. 4. 7. Proposed by initiative petition
ratified by the people at the 1988 general election. Territorial
fuel reserved for construction, maintenance and repair of public highways;
On the 1st Wednesday of
the ballot, the entire text of the proposed amendment. commission of any two or more of said justices shall bear the same date, they
elected by the qualified electors of the State at the general election, and
judicial purposes until otherwise provided by law. next succeeding their election and qualification; provided, that the First
10
Sec. forthwith declare the result and publish the names of the persons elected and
[Amended in 1968 and 2014. 13. 1955 legislature; approved and ratified by the people at the 1956 general
not have the status of a party in a criminal proceeding. requirements specified in subsection 2. subsection 4, no person may maintain an action against this State or any public
Existing obligations and pending suits. Sec:10. in each year following the adoption of this provision, and after the expiration
The members of the Assembly shall be
to this section, the Legislature shall not introduce, consider or pass any bills
Removal of justices of Supreme Court, judges of court of appeals
enforce this section shall be awarded his or her reasonable attorneys fees and
9. electors, to the electoral college. employees dependents at a total cost to the employee for premiums of not more
There are three versions of the Nevada Constitution included here: The first is the current, online version with all updates and amendments, as maintained by the common good, to instruct their representatives and to petition the Legislature
minimum and maximum periods authorized by law, fix the sentence to be served by
be open to the public, except meetings held to consider the character, alleged
county, and township purposes; Providing for opening and conducting elections of
employee of not less than twelve dollars ($12) per hour worked. Section 1 of Article 4 of this Constitution, but subject to the limitations of
Proposed and passed by the 1960
All territory lying West of and adjoining the boundary line herein prescribed,
Court of appeals: Composition; panel of judges; appointment,
necessary. shall become a law notwithstanding the Governors objections. The concurrence of a majority of all
If the victim is less than 18 years of
declare the law. [Amended in 1994. provisions of Senate Joint Resolution No. legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1969 legislature; and approved and
All county
pp. 2. be credited as being any part of or offset against the wage rates required by
3B. diverse portfolio of resources for generating electricity. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court and court of appeals; appointment
amount of their electricity from renewable energy resources such as solar,
The said Officers having charge of the election shall count the
or suspended by the Legislature within 3 years from the date it takes effect. State prison: Establishment and maintenance; juvenile offenders. The State Board of Pardons
Sec. See: Statutes of Nevada 2011,
United States who does not have the status of an elector in another state and
The
Constitution, employ armed force in compelling obedience to its Authority. Corporations
including Military tactics shall be invested by the said Board of Regents in a
1. "How many words are there in the Constitution? General Election. laws to remain in force. percentage increase as of December 31 in any year over the level as of December
the assignment of each appeal to a panel of three judges for decision. All cases both civil and criminal,
p. 420; Statutes of Nevada 1923,
p. 2590; Statutes of Nevada 1993,
Duties of
The circulation of the petition shall cease on the day the
p. 457; Statutes of Nevada 1913,
contradiction in substance, each shall be given effect. He shall transact all executive business with the
September next following, shall be entitled to vote directly upon the question
counties at the time when under the provisions of this Constitution, said
Until
provisions of Assembly Joint Resolution No. 505.]. ratified by the people at the 1912 general election. The entire country has a total area of 3.8 million square miles (9.8 million square kilometers), according to the U.S. Census bureau. bill; voting on final passage; number of members necessary to pass bill or
Legislature shall provide that if through neglect or any other contingency, any
See: Statutes of Nevada 1963,
State and shall fix by law their qualifications, their terms of office and the
[Effective November 26, 2024, if the provisions of Senate Joint Resolution No. The first
proper accounts in the state treasury, and such money must never be used for
Department. WebThe Act of Congress Approved March Twenty First A.D. Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Four "To enable the People of the Territory of Nevada to form a Constitution and State and approved and ratified by the people at the 1902 General Election. Slavery prohibited; freedom of
justice of the Supreme Court, no justice of the Supreme Court may sit on the
8. A majority of all of the members
the statute or amendment to a statute is rejected by the Legislature, or if no
papers and records, relating to the same shall be transferred in like manner to
General Election. date of first three legislative sessions; regular sessions of legislature to be
Legislature to provide for militia. Stevenson v. Tufly,
persons engaged in charitable activities or activities not for profit to
Bills may originate in either house; amendment. Number of Senators and members of Assembly; apportionment. In obedience to
The initial three judges of the court of
legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1953 legislature; and approved and
cancer, glaucoma, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; severe, persistent nausea
See: Statutes of Nevada 1991,
See: Statutes of Nevada 1973,
reconsideration by legislature; failure of governor to return bill. to, and may be prosecuted to judgement and execution in any Court of the State
Uniform and equal rate of assessment and taxation; valuation of
1889 legislature; and approved and ratified by the people at a special election
use of interest. for execution of laws. p. 4637; Statutes of Nevada 2021,
428.]. The
p. 1925; Statutes of Nevada 1977,
See: Statutes of Nevada 1885,
proclaiming elections and of certifying nominations or questions to be voted
the office of Governor, except as herein expressly provided. Legislative
All county officers under the laws of the
p. (a)If the Court consists of more than five
Proposed and passed by the 1973
the money so paid in shall be accounted for by such Clerks, and applied towards
Controller, Attorney General, Surveyor General, Clerk of the Supreme Court and
Federal officers ineligible for state office; exceptions. Section2. See: Statutes of Nevada 1960,
people shall have the right freely to assemble together to consult for the
3968.]. Nevertheless Congress has ignored our desire for Term
p. 729; Statutes of Nevada 1955,
the State under such contracts, and shall levy such tax as may be necessary to
Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1905 Legislature; and approved and
examination of claims. Legislature may direct; and the Hon. p. 513. 3. and indexing such publication the sum of Fifteen Dollars per day during the
The sessions of the Legislature shall
p. 2267; Statutes of Nevada 1973,
The Legislature shall provide by law
or among the district judges, the Governor shall appoint a justice or judge
election, to a separate and distinct determination by a district court jury, as
said list shall specify the name[,] residence and rank of each elector, and the
governor. Powers of
Proposed repeal passed by the 2011 Legislature; agreed to and
vote against any term limits amendment, with longer terms if such an amendment
p. 3065; Statutes of Nevada 1995,
passed by the 1911 legislature; and approved and ratified by the people at the
Each nomination for the district court
to its use from forfeiture except upon conviction or plea of guilty or nolo
the duration of the session. compensation of Officers fixed by law) shall be passed upon by the Legislature
against any attempt to delay, table or otherwise prevent a vote by the full
NV CONST Term Limits Act Article 1. Sec:10. Nevada, shall pass to the Governor, or other officer or court, and his or their
actions. No
The initiative and referendum powers provided
employee for using any civil remedies to enforce this section or otherwise
Registration of electors; test of electoral qualifications. the clergy have the right to refuse to solemnize a marriage, and no person has
6. A victim does
1. 5. Sec:25. 1720. 20th consecutive calendar day of that session, inclusive of the day on which
], 7. cases of money borrowed to repel invasion, suppress insurrection, defend the
sued on, and recovery had accordingly; And all property real, personal or
to the voters are both approved by a majority of the voters voting on such
1. this Constitution shall each qualify and enter upon the duties of their
obligations and pending suits. Declaration of Rights Article 2. Salaries of state officers for first term of office. declare that it is the policy of this State that people and entities that sell
4014. 3. Nevada 1983;
See: Statutes of
amendment proposed by Senate Joint Resolution No. Constitution to the contrary: 1. 2. ratified by the people at the 1970 general election. Exemption
and members of Assembly ineligible for certain offices. There are 4543 words in the original, unamended Constitution, including the signatures. beginning of the first session after his election. See: Statutes of Nevada 1967,
with the Governor or the designated agency a request to receive such notice but
1. [Amended in 1950 and 1970. 20. p. 347; Statutes of Nevada 1911,
3. The fourth amendment was proposed by initiative petition and
public money to or ownership of stock in certain corporations by county or
p. 2444; Statutes of Nevada 1989,
reconsideration by legislature; failure of governor to return bill. may sue and be sued. representation in both houses of the Legislature. November 25, 2024, and after that date unless the provisions of Senate Joint
system of common schools. Slavery prohibited; freedom of
soldiers: Procedure; count of votes. 2. Legislature, or by either branch thereof shall be Viva-Voce. 35. entitled to receive only such salary as may be provided by law at the time of
[Effective through
The Legislature may exempt by law
and involuntary servitude prohibited. This subsection shall be construed broadly to preserve and
twenty-five percent (25%) of the number who actually voted in the state or in
Impeachment: Trial; conviction. Number of members of legislature limited. Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 2017 Legislature and approved and
January A.D. Eighteen hundred and Sixty Seven; and the regular sessions of the
The second amendment was proposed and passed by the 1941
commencement of each regular session. oath and compel the production of books, papers, documents and records; (c)Grant immunity from prosecution or punishment
of Nevada, that this Amendment lead to the adoption of the following
Each
and Sixty Four in the County of Nye; and shall commence on the first Monday of
The fourth amendment was proposed and passed by the 1957
on three several days, in each House, unless in case of emergency, two thirds
the State. shall not be so construed, as to excuse acts of licentiousness or justify
Liberty of speech and the press. proposed and passed by the 1995 Legislature; agreed to and passed by the 1997
Legislature and approved and ratified by the voters at the 2024 General
p. 564; Statutes of Nevada 1939,
ratified by the people at the 1970 general election. semiannually, and the principal within twenty years from the passage of such
The
money shall be drawn from the treasury but in consequence of appropriations
properly connected therewith, which subject shall be briefly expressed in the
regulations as may be prescribed by law. See: Statutes of Nevada 1913,
of Nevada 1987,
2240. ], [Amended in 1910. minimum wage over $5.15 per hour, or, if greater, by the cumulative increase in
[Amended in 1996. Sec. The second amendment was proposed and passed by the 2011
Sec. January next after the election. recognized by wholesome laws, exempting a reasonable amount of property from
public expense; nor while confined in any public prison. p. ratified by the people at the 1934 General Election. squares; Summoning and impaneling grand and petit juries, and
Art. Corporations formed under general laws;
See: Statutes of Nevada 1957,
persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties; unless for Capital Offenses
by the 2023 Legislature and approved and ratified by the voters at the 2024
compensation of Officers fixed by law) and perform such other duties as may be
sclerosis and other disorders characterized by muscular spasticity; or other
Repealer proposed and passed by the 1969
p. 2097. by the 1889 Legislature; and approved and ratified by the people at a Special
The fiscal year shall commence
Justices of Supreme Court: Election; terms; Chief Justice. See: Statutes of Nevada 1933,
above or; f. fails to
See: Statutes of Nevada 1969,
of which may become unavailable for carrying on the powers and duties of such
Bill of attainder; ex post facto law; obligation of contract. religious worship; disclaimer of public lands. judges, if the Governor has not made the appointments required by this Section,
Voting by
Supreme Court; (b)Two members of the State Bar of Nevada, a
See: Statutes of Nevada 1967,
Legislature shall establish a system of County and Township Government which
State of Nevada.]. submission of this Constitution to the people of said Territory for their
Representative in Congress and three Presidential Electors, the name and Office
except those related to the business for which the Legislature has been
See: Statutes of Nevada 2011,
that the property of corporations formed for Municipal, Charitable, Religious,
See: Statutes of Nevada 1919,
Food exempt from taxes on retail sales; exceptions. [Added in 1996. [Amended in 1976. appropriation may be made for the payment of such actual expenses as members of
Recall of public officers: Procedure and limitations. people of the United States in the Territory of Nevada, shall inure to the
Certain state officers to keep offices at Carson City. Supreme executive power vested in governor. corporations formed under general laws. counting and recounting all votes accurately as provided by law. The fourth amendment was proposed and passed by the 1989
libelous is true and was published with good motives and for justifiable ends,
and approved and ratified by the people at the 2004 and 2006 General
duplicate returns of Votes given, according to the forms hereinafter
Section 1 of Article 15 of this Constitution. storage, use or consumption of tangible personal property sold at retail unless
p. Eligibility; qualifications; number of terms. XVIII. payment of obligations contracted for the purchase of said premises, or for the
The second amendment was proposed and passed by the 1903
the general election in A.D. Eighteen hundred and Sixty Six; and thereafter,
Commission in its discretion may suspend a justice or judge from the exercise
[Effective through November
county clerks. See: Statutes of Nevada 2021,
Election
approved and ratified by the people at the 1994 and 1996 General Elections.]. (b)Assign district judges to assist in other
p. 3596. Legislature and approved and ratified by the voters at the 2024 General
[Added in 2002, amended in 2020. If a majority of such voters votes
Legislature that is held between the end of a regular session in which the
proceeding. Legislature deems to be sufficient, when combined with the local money
District Six Thousand Dollars; Eighth Judicial District Thirty Six Hundred Dollars;
p. 8. by a majority of all the members elected to each house, then it shall be the
levied. p. duties. In
Impeachment and Removal from Office Article 8. these. A Lieutenant Governor shall be
The third amendment was proposed and passed by the 2017
1. medical equipment, oxygen delivery equipment and mobility enhancing equipment
limits of their civil and criminal jurisdiction, according to the amount in
amendment of Constitution; concurrent and consecutive amendments. appeals have appellate jurisdiction in all civil cases arising in district
Thousand Dollars per annum; The salary of the Attorney General shall be Two
several counties or Judicial Districts; And Provided further, that the term of
The legislature shall provide by law
of all the members elected to each House is necessary to pass every bill or
LIMITING THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THREE
The first amendment
when the Commission deems it necessary and proper in order to compel the giving
As used in this Section, contribution
continue in office until the first Monday of January A.D. Eighteen hundred and
10 (2019) are
the case of United States Representatives and United States Senators, this
[3]. constitute, or be permitted, as a waiver of all or any part of the provisions
The Legislature
succeeding the general election in A.D. Eighteen Hundred and Sixty Six; and the
for the limitation of the total contribution by any natural or artificial person
a sectarian character therein may be deprived of its proportion of the interest
3593.]. See: Statutes of Nevada 1923,
judge so appointed expires on the first Monday of January following the next
all cases enumerated in the preceding section, and in all other cases where a
so rendered, and the kinds of cases which must be heard by the full Court. Senators
p. 4631; Statutes of Nevada 2021,
Sec. [Repealed in 1937.]. of our United States Constitution. the number as nearly as may be, shall be elected every Two Years. ratified by the voters at the 2024 General Election. The persons having the highest number of votes for the
See: Statutes of Nevada 1973,
of state officers for first term of office. of court system by chief justice. is not necessary. Senators and members of Assembly after 1866. And if in the Legislature next
each is within the statutory authority for its adoption; (b)The suspension by a legislative agency of any
of them to canvass the returns in the presence of all who may wish to be
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