Election 2002: State Questions

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002 | 11:32 a.m.

Nevadans will be asked to give their opinion on seven issues other than the two high-profile questions on marriage and marijuana.

Question 1 asks if the state should be allowed to issue up to $200 million in bonds to protect Nevada's natural resources such as lakes, rivers, wetlands and wildlife habitats.

Question 3 asks if the 1955 Sales and Use Tax, which imposes a 2 percent tax on the sale and storage of farm machinery and equipment, should be amended to exempt those taxes. The state's sales tax has numerous exemptions.

Question 4 asks if the 1995 Sales and Use Tax should be amended to exclude engines and chassis of racing vehicles that are owned, leased or operated by professional racing teams. The proposed exemption also includes the replacement parts and components for the engines and chassis.

Question 5 asks if people who own real estate should be allowed to put their interests in a trust for their heirs or others if it is possible that the actual transfer won't occur for an extended period of time. State law currently prohibits transfers that won't occur within 21 years.

Question 6 asks if the terms for Supreme Court justices and District Court judges should be revised if a justice or judge is appointed to fill a vacancy in the middle of a term. Current law requires appointed justices or judges to run in the next election, even if it's only a few months later. The amendment would allow appointed jurists to serve at least 12 months before running for office.

Question 7 asks if the state should be allowed to borrow money to finance the improvement, acquisition or construction of public schools. State law limits the ability to borrow money with the exception of financing public defense or preserving natural resources.

Question 8 asks if homeowners occupying single-family residences should receive a property tax exemption if paying the tax would cause the owner severe economic hardship. If the proposal passes, the Legislature would determine the circumstances under which the exemption could be granted.