{"id":1008,"date":"2020-08-31T16:37:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T20:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letthevotersdecide.com\/?post_type=learn&#038;p=1008"},"modified":"2020-12-20T20:45:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T01:45:20","slug":"how-to-file-a-ballot-initiative-in-nevada","status":"publish","type":"learn","link":"https:\/\/letthevotersdecide.com\/learn\/how-to-file-a-ballot-initiative-in-nevada\/","title":{"rendered":"I want to file a ballot initiative in Nevada"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is a brief overview of the ballot initiative process in the state of Nevada. For further details regarding the initiative process please reference the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvsos.gov\/sos\/elections\/initiatives-referenda#:~:text=Initiatives%20are%20a%20device%20by,County%20Commissioners%2C%20or%20City%20Council.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Secretary of State\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevada Constitution <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nvsos.gov\/sos\/elections\/initiatives-referenda#:~:text=Initiatives%20are%20a%20device%20by,County%20Commissioners%2C%20or%20City%20Council.\" target=\"_blank\">does authorize<\/a> voters to participate in the ballot initiative process statewide. In other words, you may have the right to propose or enact laws through this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started in Nevada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designate one or more persons as the point of contact or committee for your initiative. Submit your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nvsos.gov\/sos\/home\/showdocument?id=5328\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Intent <\/a>to the Secretary of State. Most importantly, before circulating petitions you should complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/prezi.com\/view\/ZCbVg5K4sE0IAbSz6Zse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">training provided<\/a> by the Secretary of State\u2019s office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Petitioning Requirements\u00a0for Ballot Initiatives in Nevada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For specific dates regarding deadlines and filing reference the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvsos.gov\/sos\/elections\/initiatives-referenda\/filing-a-constitutional-initiative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Filing a Consitiational Initiative<\/a>\u201d page on the Secretary of State\u2019s website. There you will find all the dates as it pertains to the current year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the initiative on the ballot, you will need a specific number of signatures. The number must equal or exceed ten percent of the votes cast in the most recent General Election. Above all, signatures must be from qualified voters that reside in the county and petition district where petition circulation is taking place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, submit signatures to the county and, if certified, then it will appear on the ballot. The final step comes down to the voters. They have to pass the initiative in two consecutive general elections. Then, the state adds the initiative to the Nevada Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To file an initiative in Nevada, get in <a href=\"https:\/\/letthevotersdecide.com\/contact\/\">contact<\/a> with us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/letthevotersdecide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/learn\/1008"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/letthevotersdecide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/learn"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/letthevotersdecide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/learn"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/letthevotersdecide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/learn\/1008\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/letthevotersdecide.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1008"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}