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Constitution of Nevada
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Full Ordinance + 19-article structure with condensed section text. Sections with contingent future-effective versions show the current text only; repealed sections are kept as placeholders; the transitional Article 17 Schedule is summarized. Read the verbatim text at the source link.
Article Ord. Ordinance
§ — Slavery prohibited; religious freedom; public lands
As conditions of admission, Nevada forever prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude, guarantees religious freedom, disclaims unappropriated public lands to the United States, and agrees not to tax federal property.
Article 1 Declaration of Rights
§ 1 Inalienable rights
All persons have certain inalienable rights, including enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
§ 2 Purpose of government; paramount allegiance to United States
All political power is inherent in the people; government is instituted for their protection, and the people's paramount allegiance is to the government of the United States.
§ 3 Trial by jury; waiver in civil cases
The right of trial by jury shall be secured to all and remain inviolate, but in civil cases it may be waived as provided by law.
§ 4 Liberty of conscience
The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship without discrimination shall be secured, but shall not excuse acts of licentiousness or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of the state.
§ 5 Suspension of habeas corpus
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended unless the public safety requires it in cases of rebellion or invasion.
§ 6 Excessive bail and fines; cruel or unusual punishments; detention of witnesses
Excessive bail and fines and cruel or unusual punishments are prohibited, and witnesses shall not be unreasonably detained.
§ 7 Bail; exception for capital offenses and certain murders
All persons are bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses and certain first-degree murders when the proof is evident or the presumption great.
§ 8 Rights of accused; jeopardy; due process; eminent domain
The accused enjoys grand jury or information process, protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, and due process; private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation.
§ 8A Rights of victims of crime
Crime victims are guaranteed enumerated rights, including to be treated with fairness and respect, to be notified, and to be heard at proceedings.
§ 9 Liberty of speech and the press
Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; no law shall restrain the liberty of speech or the press.
§ 10 Right to assemble and to petition
The people have the right to assemble peaceably for the common good and to petition the government for redress of grievances.
§ 11 Right to keep and bear arms; civil power supreme
Every citizen has the right to keep and bear arms for security and defense and lawful purposes; the military is subordinate to the civil power.
§ 12 Quartering soldier in private house
No soldier shall in peacetime be quartered in any house without the owner's consent, nor in war except as prescribed by law.
§ 13 Representation apportioned according to population
Representation shall be apportioned according to population.
§ 14 Exemption of property from execution; imprisonment for debt
A homestead and other property may be exempted from forced sale; no person shall be imprisoned for debt except in cases of fraud.
§ 15 Bill of attainder; ex post facto law; obligation of contract
No bill of attainder, ex post facto law, or law impairing the obligation of contracts shall be passed.
§ 16 Rights of foreigners
Repealed in 1924.
§ 17 Slavery and involuntary servitude prohibited
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, unless for the punishment of crimes, shall ever be tolerated in this state.
§ 18 Unreasonable seizure and search; issuance of warrants
The people are secure from unreasonable searches and seizures; no warrant shall issue without probable cause supported by oath, describing the place and persons or things to be seized.
§ 19 Treason
Treason against the state consists only in levying war against it or adhering to its enemies, and conviction requires two witnesses to the same overt act or a confession in open court.
§ 20 Rights retained by people
The enumeration of certain rights shall not impair or deny others retained by the people.
§ 21 Recognition of marriage
This provision recognizing only marriage between a man and a woman is unenforceable under the U.S. Constitution (Obergefell v. Hodges).
§ 22 Eminent domain proceedings: Restrictions and requirements
Property taken by eminent domain must be for a public use, with a jury determining just compensation and strict limits on transfers to private parties.
§ 24 Equality of rights
Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the state or any of its political subdivisions on account of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, ancestry, or national origin.
§ 25 Fundamental right to reproductive freedom
Recognizes a fundamental right to reproductive freedom (effective November 24, 2026, if approved and ratified at the 2026 general election).
Article 2 Right of Suffrage
§ 1 Right to vote; qualifications of elector
Every U.S. citizen 18 or older who meets the residence requirements is entitled to vote; nonresidents may vote for President and Vice President as provided.
§ 1A Rights of voters
Each voter is guaranteed enumerated rights concerning a uniform, accessible, and fair voting process.
§ 1B Photo identification
Would require photographic identification to vote in person (effective November 24, 2026, if approved and ratified at the 2026 general election).
§ 1C Verification of mail-in ballots
Would require verification of mail-in ballots (effective November 24, 2026, if approved and ratified at the 2026 general election).
§ 2 When residence not gained or lost
Presence at or absence from a place while in specified circumstances does not gain or lose residence for voting purposes.
§ 3 Armed Forces personnel
Repealed in 1972.
§ 4 Privilege of qualified electors on general election day
Electors are privileged from arrest on election day and while going to and returning from the polls, except for serious crimes.
§ 5 Voting by ballot; voting in elections by legislature
All elections by the people are by ballot; elections by the legislature are viva voce.
§ 6 Registration of electors; test of electoral qualifications
The legislature shall provide for the registration of electors and may prescribe tests of electoral qualifications.
§ 7 Poll tax: Levy and purpose
Repealed in 1966.
§ 8 Qualifications of voters on adoption or rejection of constitution
This section governed the qualifications of voters on the adoption or rejection of the constitution.
§ 9 Recall of public officers: Procedure and limitations
Every public officer is subject to recall by petition of registered voters, with the procedure and limitations prescribed.
§ 10 Limitation on contributions to campaign
The legislature may limit campaign contributions to candidates for state or local office.
§ 11 Distribution of mail ballots
Would govern the distribution of mail ballots (effective November 28, 2028, contingent on further legislative and voter approval).
§ 12 Acceptance of mail ballots at polling sites
Would govern acceptance of mail ballots at polling sites (effective November 28, 2028, contingent on further legislative and voter approval).
Article 3 Distribution of Powers
§ 1 Three separate departments; separation of powers; legislative review of regulations
The powers of government are divided into legislative, executive, and judicial departments, none exercising the functions of another except as permitted; the legislature may review administrative regulations.
Article 4 Legislative Department
§ 1 Legislative power vested in senate and assembly
The legislative power is vested in a Senate and Assembly, subject to the people's reserved powers of initiative and referendum.
§ 2 Biennial sessions of Legislature
The Legislature meets in biennial regular sessions limited to 120 calendar days; the Governor submits the proposed executive budget, and actions after the deadline are void.
§ 2A Special sessions of Legislature
The Legislature may convene a special session by petition of two-thirds of the members, limited in business and duration, with post-deadline actions void.
§ 3 Members of assembly: Election and term; eligibility
Members of the Assembly are elected for two-year terms and must meet the prescribed qualifications.
§ 4 Senators: Election and term; eligibility
Senators are elected for four-year terms and must meet the prescribed qualifications.
§ 5 Number of Senators and members of Assembly; apportionment
The number of legislators and their apportionment are fixed by law, with senate districts never fewer than one-third of the assembly districts.
§ 6 Power of houses to judge members; officers; rules; punishment
Each house judges the qualifications and elections of its members, chooses its officers, determines its rules, and may punish or expel members.
§ 7 Punishment of nonmember
Either house may punish a nonmember for contempt or disorderly conduct in its presence.
§ 8 Senators and members of Assembly ineligible for certain offices
No legislator may, during the term, be appointed to a civil office created or whose emoluments were increased during that term.
§ 9 Federal officers ineligible for state office; exceptions
Persons holding a federal office (with exceptions) are ineligible for a state office during their federal tenure.
§ 10 Embezzler of public money ineligible; disqualification for bribery
A person who has embezzled public money is ineligible for office, and bribery disqualifies from office.
§ 11 Privilege of members: Freedom from arrest on civil process
Legislators are privileged from arrest on civil process during sessions and going to and from them.
§ 12 Vacancy
Vacancies in the Legislature are filled as provided by law.
§ 13 Quorum; compelling attendance
A majority of each house is a quorum, and a smaller number may adjourn and compel the attendance of absent members.
§ 14 Journal
Each house keeps a journal of its proceedings and publishes it, entering the yeas and nays on any question at the desire of members.
§ 15 Open sessions and meetings; adjournment
Legislative sessions and meetings are open, and neither house may adjourn for more than three days or to another place without the other's consent.
§ 16 Bills may originate in either house; amendment
Any bill may originate in either house, and either may amend bills from the other.
§ 17 Act to embrace one subject only; title; amendment
Each act shall embrace but one subject expressed in its title, and amended sections are re-enacted at length.
§ 18 Reading of bill; voting on final passage; two-thirds for revenue
Bills are read on final passage; a majority passes most bills, but a two-thirds vote of each house is required to pass any bill creating, generating, or increasing public revenue.
§ 19 Manner of drawing money from treasury
No money shall be drawn from the treasury except in consequence of appropriations made by law.
§ 20 Certain local and special laws prohibited
The Legislature shall not pass local or special laws in the enumerated cases.
§ 21 General laws to have uniform application
In all cases where a general law can be made applicable, all laws shall be general and of uniform operation.
§ 22 Suit against state
The Legislature shall provide by law for the manner in which suits may be brought against the state.
§ 23 Enacting clause; law to be enacted by bill
The enacting clause of every law is 'The People of the State of Nevada, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows,' and no law is enacted except by bill.
§ 24 Lotteries
No lottery may be authorized, nor the sale of lottery tickets allowed, except charitable lotteries as provided.
§ 25 Uniform county and township government
The Legislature shall establish a system of county and township government uniform throughout the state.
§ 26 Boards of county commissioners: Election and duties
Boards of county commissioners are elected and exercise the powers and duties prescribed by law.
§ 27 Disqualification of jurors; elections
The Legislature provides for disqualification of jurors and regulates elections.
§ 28 Compensation of legislative officers and employees
The compensation of legislative officers and employees is fixed by law and may not be increased or decreased during a session for that session.
§ 29 Duration of regular and special sessions
Repealed in 1958.
§ 30 Homesteads: Exemption from forced sale
A homestead is exempt from forced sale; its alienation requires the joint consent of husband and wife, with a recorded declaration.
§ 31 Property of married persons
All property of a married person owned before marriage or acquired afterward is that person's separate property, as regulated by law.
§ 32 County officers: Election, duties and compensation
County officers are elected and their duties and compensation fixed by law; the powers of the Legislature over county clerks are specified.
§ 33 Compensation of members of Legislature
Legislators receive the compensation, postage, stationery, and expense allowances fixed by law.
§ 34 Election of United States Senators
Repealed in 2004.
§ 35 Bills to be presented to governor; approval; reconsideration
Every bill is presented to the Governor, who may sign it, veto it, or allow it to become law; the Legislature may override a veto by a two-thirds vote of each house.
§ 36 Abolishment of county; approval of voters
A county may not be abolished without the approval of the voters in the county affected.
§ 37 Continuity of government in case of enemy attack
The Legislature may provide for the continuity of government, succession to public offices, and relocation of the seat of government in emergencies caused by enemy attack.
§ 37A Consolidation of city and county containing seat of government
Authorizes the consolidation of a city and the county containing the seat of government into one municipal government, with separate taxing districts.
§ 38 Use of plant of genus Cannabis for medical purposes
The Legislature shall provide by law for the use of cannabis for the medical treatment of specified illnesses upon a physician's advice.
§ 39 Renewable energy resources
States a policy encouraging the use of renewable energy resources, to be implemented by the Legislature, with a severability clause.
Article 5 Executive Department
§ 1 Supreme executive power vested in governor
The supreme executive power is vested in a Governor.
§ 2 Election and term of governor
The Governor is elected at the general election for a four-year term.
§ 3 Eligibility; qualifications; number of terms
The Governor must be a U.S. citizen at least 25, a resident two years, and may not serve more than two terms.
§ 4 Returns of election; canvass by supreme court; declaration
Election returns for governor are transmitted to the secretary of state and canvassed by the supreme court, which declares the result.
§ 5 Governor is commander in chief of state military forces
The Governor is commander in chief of the state's military forces except when they are in the actual service of the United States.
§ 6 Transaction of executive business; reports of officers
The Governor may require written information from executive officers on any subject relating to their duties.
§ 7 Responsibility for execution of laws
The Governor shall see that the laws are faithfully executed.
§ 8 Vacancies filled by governor
The Governor fills vacancies in office by appointment where no other method is provided.
§ 9 Special sessions of Legislature
The Governor may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature by proclamation, stating the business for which it is convened, with limits on business and duration.
§ 10 Governor's message
The Governor gives the Legislature information on the state of the government and recommends measures.
§ 11 Adjournment of legislature by governor
If the two houses disagree on adjournment, the Governor may adjourn the Legislature.
§ 12 Person holding federal office ineligible for governor
No person holding a federal office may exercise the office of Governor.
§ 13 Pardons, reprieves and commutations
The pardoning power is exercised through the State Board of Pardons Commissioners, which may remit fines and forfeitures and grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons.
§ 14 State Board of Pardons Commissioners
The Governor, justices of the supreme court, and attorney general constitute the Board of Pardons Commissioners, which may commute sentences, grant pardons, and suspend sentences.
§ 15 The Great Seal
There is a Great Seal of the State, kept by the secretary of state and used for official acts of the Governor.
§ 16 Grants and commissions: Signatures and seal
Grants and commissions issue in the name of the state, are signed by the Governor, sealed with the Great Seal, and countersigned by the secretary of state.
§ 17 Lieutenant Governor; President of Senate
The Lieutenant Governor is elected, serves as President of the Senate, and acts as Governor in prescribed circumstances.
§ 18 Vacancy in office of governor; devolves upon lieutenant governor
On a vacancy in the office of Governor, the powers and duties devolve upon the Lieutenant Governor.
§ 19 Other state officers: Election and term; eligibility
The secretary of state, treasurer, controller, and attorney general are elected for four-year terms and must meet the prescribed qualifications.
§ 20 Secretary of State: Duties
The secretary of state keeps the records of the executive and legislative acts and performs other duties provided by law.
§ 21 Board of prison commissioners; board of examiners
The Governor, secretary of state, and attorney general form the boards of prison commissioners and of examiners, which examine claims against the state.
§ 22 Duties of certain state officers
The duties of the controller, treasurer, and attorney general are prescribed by law.
Article 6 Judicial Department
§ 1 Judicial power vested in court system
The judicial power is vested in a court system comprising a supreme court, a court of appeals, district courts, and justice courts.
§ 2 Supreme court: Composition; terms; panels
The supreme court consists of justices serving staggered six-year terms and may hear cases in panels or as a full court.
§ 3 Justices of Supreme Court: Election; terms; Chief Justice
Supreme court justices are elected for six-year terms; the justice with the shortest remaining term serves as Chief Justice.
§ 3A Court of appeals
A court of appeals is composed of judges appointed and elected as provided, deciding cases assigned by the supreme court, and its judges may serve as supplemental district judges.
§ 4 Jurisdiction of Supreme Court and court of appeals
The supreme court and court of appeals have appellate jurisdiction and may issue extraordinary writs; a judge may be appointed to sit for a disabled or disqualified justice.
§ 5 Judicial districts; election and terms of district judges
The state is divided into judicial districts, with district judges elected for six-year terms.
§ 6 District Courts: Jurisdiction; family court
District courts have original jurisdiction in all matters not conferred on other courts, may appoint referees, and family court divisions may be established.
§ 7 Terms of courts
The times of holding court are fixed by law or rule.
§ 8 Justices of the peace; jurisdiction; appeals
The number, qualifications, terms, and jurisdiction of justices of the peace are provided by law, with appeals to the district court and provision for courts of record.
§ 9 Municipal courts
The Legislature provides for municipal courts and their jurisdiction over city ordinances.
§ 10 Fees or perquisites of judicial officers
Judicial officers shall not receive fees or perquisites other than the compensation provided by law.
§ 11 Justices and judges ineligible for other offices
Justices and judges are ineligible during their term for any other office (except as provided) and may not practice law.
§ 12 Judge not to charge jury on matters of fact
Judges shall not charge juries on matters of fact but may state the testimony and declare the law.
§ 13 Style of process
The style of all process is 'The State of Nevada,' and prosecutions are conducted in the name of the state.
§ 14 One form of civil action
There is one form of civil action, and legal and equitable remedies are administered in the same court.
§ 15 Compensation of justices and judges
Justices and judges receive the compensation fixed by law, not reduced during their term of office.
§ 16 Special fee in civil action for compensation of judges
A special fee may be imposed in civil actions to help compensate district judges.
§ 17 Absence of judicial officer from state; vacation of office
A judicial officer absent from the state beyond the prescribed period vacates the office.
§ 18 Territorial judicial officers not superseded
Territorial judicial officers continued until superseded by the election and qualification of their successors.
§ 19 Administration of court system by chief justice
The Chief Justice is the administrative head of the court system, with authority to assign judges.
§ 20 Filling of vacancies; Commission on Judicial Selection
Vacancies in the supreme court, court of appeals, or among district judges are filled by the Governor from nominees of the Commission on Judicial Selection.
§ 21 Commission on Judicial Discipline; Code of Judicial Conduct
A Commission on Judicial Discipline may censure, retire, or remove justices and judges under a Code of Judicial Conduct.
Article 7 Impeachment and Removal from Office
§ 1 Impeachment: Trial; conviction
The Assembly has the sole power of impeachment; impeachments are tried by the Senate, and conviction requires two-thirds of the senators.
§ 2 Officers subject to impeachment
The Governor and other state and judicial officers are liable to impeachment for misdemeanor or malfeasance in office.
§ 3 Removal of justices and judges
Justices of the supreme court, judges of the court of appeals, and district judges may be removed by joint resolution of the Legislature for specified causes.
§ 4 Removal of other civil officers
The Legislature provides for the removal of civil officers not otherwise subject to impeachment for malfeasance or nonfeasance.
Article 8 Municipal and Other Corporations
§ 1 Corporations formed under general laws; municipal corporations
Corporations are formed under general laws; municipal corporations may be formed under special acts only in specified cases.
§ 2 Corporate property subject to taxation; exemptions
All corporate property is subject to taxation the same as that of individuals, with limited exemptions.
§ 3 Individual liability of corporators
Dues from corporations are secured by individual liability of the corporators and other means as provided by law.
§ 4 Regulation of corporations under territorial law
Corporations incorporated under territorial law remain subject to legislative regulation.
§ 5 Corporations may sue and be sued
Corporations may sue and be sued in all courts like natural persons.
§ 6 Circulation of certain bank notes as money prohibited
The Legislature shall not pass any law authorizing the circulation of specified bank notes or paper as money.
§ 7 Eminent domain by corporations
Corporations exercising eminent domain must make just compensation, with the right of way subject to legislative regulation.
§ 8 Municipal corporations formed under general laws
The Legislature provides for the organization of cities and towns by general laws and restricts their taxing and debt powers.
§ 9 Gifts or loans of public money to certain corporations prohibited
The state shall not donate or loan money or its credit to, or become a stockholder in, any company or corporation, except as permitted.
§ 10 Loans or ownership of stock by county or municipality prohibited
No county or municipal corporation shall loan its credit to or own stock in any company, except as permitted.
Article 9 Finance and State Debt
§ 1 Fiscal year
The fiscal year commences on July 1.
§ 2 Annual tax for state expenses; trust funds
The Legislature levies an annual tax sufficient to defray state expenses; industrial-accident, occupational-disease, and public-employees retirement funds are held in trust and used only for their purposes.
§ 3 State indebtedness: Limitations and exceptions
The state may contract debts, but the aggregate is limited to two percent of the assessed valuation of the state, with exceptions for war, invasion, and specified purposes.
§ 4 Assumption of debts of county, city or corporation by state
The state shall not assume the debts of any county, city, or corporation, except as provided.
§ 5 Motor vehicle fees and fuel taxes reserved for highways
Proceeds from vehicle licensing and registration fees and fuel excise taxes are reserved for the construction, maintenance, and repair of public highways, with a limited exception.
Article 10 Taxation
§ 1 Uniform and equal rate of assessment; exemptions; income tax prohibited
Taxation must be uniform and equal upon assessed valuation; certain property may be exempted, and no inheritance tax or personal income tax may be imposed.
§ 2 Total tax levy for public purposes limited
The total tax levy for all public purposes on assessed valuation is limited to five cents on the dollar.
§ 3 Household goods and furniture exempt
Household goods and furniture of a single household are exempt from taxation.
§ 3A Food exempt from retail sales taxes; exceptions
Food for human consumption is exempt from taxes on retail sales, with specified exceptions.
§ 3B Durable medical and mobility equipment exempt
Durable medical equipment, oxygen delivery equipment, and mobility enhancing equipment are exempt from retail sales taxes.
§ 4 Taxation of estates taxed by United States; limitations
The state may impose a tax on estates taxed by the United States, limited to the amount of the federal credit.
§ 5 Tax on proceeds of minerals; assessment of mines
A tax is levied on the net proceeds of minerals, apportioned to counties, and mines are otherwise assessed and taxed as provided.
§ 6 Enactment of exemption from ad valorem or retail sales tax
Any exemption from ad valorem property tax or excise tax on retail sales must be enacted by general law.
Article 11 Education
§ 1 Legislature to encourage education; superintendent of public instruction
The Legislature shall encourage education by all suitable means and provides for a superintendent of public instruction.
§ 2 Uniform system of common schools
The Legislature shall provide for a uniform system of common schools, open at least six months a year in every district.
§ 3 Pledge of property and money for educational purposes
Specified lands, escheated estates, and fines are pledged for educational purposes, with interest apportioned among the school districts.
§ 4 Establishment of state university; board of regents
The Legislature shall provide for a state university controlled by an elected board of regents.
§ 5 Establishment of normal schools and grades of schools
The Legislature may establish normal schools and grades of schools, and teachers and professors take an oath.
§ 6 Support of university and common schools by appropriation
The Legislature supports the university and common schools by direct legislative appropriation, with the priority specified.
§ 7 Board of Regents: Election and duties
The governance of the university funds is vested in an elected board of regents with the duties provided by law.
§ 8 Immediate organization and maintenance of state university
This section directed the immediate organization and maintenance of the state university.
§ 9 Sectarian instruction prohibited in common schools and university
No sectarian instruction shall be imparted in any common school or the state university.
§ 10 No public money for sectarian purposes
No public funds shall be used for sectarian purposes.
Article 12 Militia
§ 1 Legislature to provide for militia
The Legislature shall provide for organizing, disciplining, and maintaining the militia.
§ 2 Power of governor to call out militia
The Governor may call out the militia to execute the laws, suppress insurrection, or repel invasion.
Article 13 Public Institutions
§ 1 Institutions for persons with certain conditions; benevolent entities
Institutions for persons with disabilities and other benevolent entities are to be fostered and supported by the state.
§ 2 State prison: Establishment and maintenance; juvenile offenders
A state prison is established and maintained, with separate provision for juvenile offenders.
§ 3 County public welfare
Repealed in 1937.
Article 14 Boundary
§ 1 State boundary
This Article defines the boundaries of the State of Nevada.
Article 15 Miscellaneous Provisions
§ 1 Seat of government
Carson City is the seat of government.
§ 2 Oath of office
Members of the Legislature and all officers take an oath to support the constitutions of the United States and Nevada and to discharge their duties faithfully.
§ 3 Eligibility for public office
No person is eligible to public office who is not a qualified elector, and other qualifications may be prescribed.
§ 4 Perpetuities; eleemosynary purposes
No perpetuities are allowed except for eleemosynary (charitable) purposes.
§ 5 Time of general election
The general election is held on the date fixed by law.
§ 6 Number of members of legislature limited
The total number of legislators shall not exceed 75.
§ 7 County offices at county seats
County officers shall keep their offices at the county seat.
§ 8 Publication of statutes and court decisions
The Legislature provides for the publication of the general statutes and the decisions of the supreme court and court of appeals.
§ 9 Increase or decrease of compensation of constitutional officers
The compensation of officers fixed by the constitution may be increased or decreased only as provided.
§ 10 Election or appointment of officers
All officers not otherwise provided for are elected or appointed as directed by law.
§ 11 Term of office when not fixed by Constitution
The tenure of any office not fixed by the constitution is as provided by law, with a limitation, and includes municipal officers and employees.
§ 12 Certain state officers to keep offices at Carson City
Specified state officers shall keep their offices at the seat of government, Carson City.
§ 13 Census; basis of representation
The census taken by the Legislature and by Congress is the basis of representation in both houses of the Legislature.
§ 14 Election by plurality
A plurality of votes given at an election constitutes a choice where not otherwise directed by the constitution.
§ 15 Merit system governing employment in executive branch
The Legislature shall provide a merit system governing employment in the executive branch of state government.
§ 16 Payment of minimum compensation to employees
Employers must pay employees a minimum wage as established by this section and adjusted for inflation.
Article 16 Amendments
§ 1 Constitutional amendments: Procedure
An amendment proposed in the Legislature must be agreed to by a majority of each house in two successive sessions and then approved by a majority of the voters.
§ 2 Convention for revision of constitution
The Legislature may submit to the voters the question of calling a convention to revise the constitution, and provides for the convention if approved.
Article 17 Schedule
§ — Transitional provisions (Sections 1-26)
The Schedule contains the transitional provisions adopted with the 1864 constitution — saving existing rights, laws, obligations, and pending suits; continuing territorial officers and courts; fixing the first officers' salaries and terms; apportioning the first Legislature; assuming territorial debts; setting the first sessions and elections; and providing for publication of the constitutional debates. These provisions are spent. See the source for each numbered section.
Article 18 Right of Suffrage
§ — Repealed
This Article (a former Right of Suffrage provision) was repealed in 1992.
Article 19 Initiative and Referendum
§ 1 Referendum for approval or disapproval of statute
The people reserve the power of referendum to approve or reject at the polls any statute or resolution enacted by the Legislature.
§ 2 Initiative petition for enactment or amendment of statute or Constitution
The people reserve the power of initiative to propose statutes and constitutional amendments; a proposed amendment approved at two consecutive general elections becomes part of the constitution.
§ 3 Referendum and initiative petitions: Contents and form; signatures
Petitions must contain the full measure, meet distributed-signature requirements, carry an enacting clause, and have their signatures verified as provided.
§ 4 Powers of initiative and referendum in counties and municipalities
Registered voters of counties and municipalities have the powers of initiative and referendum over local legislation.
§ 5 Provisions self-executing; legislative procedures
The provisions of this Article are self-executing, but the Legislature may provide procedures to facilitate their operation.
§ 6 Limitation on initiative requiring expenditure
An initiative that makes an appropriation or requires an expenditure of money must also impose a sufficient tax or otherwise provide the revenue.
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