N.R.S. 295.180 - Effect of approval or disapproval of majority of registered voters
Overview of Statute
This section provides the effect of approval or disapproval of the voters.
Statute
1. When a majority of the registered voters of the county voting upon the question submitted, by their vote, approve the act or resolution, it is the law of the State, and may not be repealed, overruled, annulled, set aside or in any way made inoperative, except by a direct vote of the registered voters of that county.
2. When a majority of the registered voters of that county voting upon the question submitted disapproves, the act or resolution is void.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 281; A 1987, 1374)
1. Definition for Registered voter
An elector who has completed the procedure prescribed by law for registration as a voter.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.090.
2. Definition for State
A state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293D.080.
Cases
Nevada Cases
Case Name: Sustainable Growth Initiative Comm. v. Jumpers, LLC
Citation: 122 Nev. 53, 128 P.3d 452
Year: 2006
Case URL: https://www.ravellaw.com/opinions/23a25bf1b0c63f8de179bc3242c15fc0?query=Sustain[...]
Case Summary:
- A growth initiative did not require improper amendment.
Out-of-State Cases
Federal Cases
Regulations & Guidance
Attorney General's Opinions
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AGO 92 (1932) In a county referendum, the vote of the majority of those voting on a question is sufficient to approve or disapprove a measure.