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Initiative Rules & Requirements

Signature Requirement: 102,362 signatures required (10% of voters in last general election).
Filing Deadline: June 16, 2026 (must pass in two consecutive elections).
Filing Office: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/initiatives-referenda
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: Proponents must file with SOS before circulation.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject; constitutional amendments cannot appropriate funds.
Distribution Rules: 10% of voters in each of the 4 congressional districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+.
Ballot Title Process: Sponsor drafts a Description of Effect; court review is common.

Notes: Nevada constitutional amendments must be approved by voters twice in two consecutive general elections.

Last verified: 3/29/2026

Signature Requirement: 102,362 signatures required (10% of voters in last general election).
Filing Deadline: November 2026 (goes to Legislature first).
Filing Office: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/initiatives-referenda
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: Proponents must file with SOS before circulation.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject; constitutional amendments cannot appropriate funds.
Distribution Rules: 10% of voters in each of the 4 congressional districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+.
Ballot Title Process: Sponsor drafts a Description of Effect; court review is common.

Last verified: 3/29/2026

Signature Requirement: 102,362 signatures required (10% of voters in last general election).
Filing Deadline: June 16, 2026.
Filing Office: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/initiatives-referenda
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: Proponents must file with SOS before circulation.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject; constitutional amendments cannot appropriate funds.
Distribution Rules: 10% of voters in each of the 4 congressional districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+.
Ballot Title Process: Sponsor drafts a Description of Effect; court review is common.

Last verified: 3/29/2026

Initiative Rules & Requirements

Signature Requirement: 102,362 signatures required (10% of voters in last general election).
Filing Deadline: June 16, 2026 (must pass in two consecutive elections).
Filing Office: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/initiatives-referenda
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: Proponents must file with SOS before circulation.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject; constitutional amendments cannot appropriate funds.
Distribution Rules: 10% of voters in each of the 4 congressional districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+.
Ballot Title Process: Sponsor drafts a Description of Effect; court review is common.

Notes: Nevada constitutional amendments must be approved by voters twice in two consecutive general elections.

Last verified: 3/29/2026

Signature Requirement: 102,362 signatures required (10% of voters in last general election).
Filing Deadline: November 2026 (goes to Legislature first).
Filing Office: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/initiatives-referenda
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: Proponents must file with SOS before circulation.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject; constitutional amendments cannot appropriate funds.
Distribution Rules: 10% of voters in each of the 4 congressional districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+.
Ballot Title Process: Sponsor drafts a Description of Effect; court review is common.

Last verified: 3/29/2026

Signature Requirement: 102,362 signatures required (10% of voters in last general election).
Filing Deadline: June 16, 2026.
Filing Office: https://www.nvsos.gov/sos/elections/initiatives-referenda
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: Proponents must file with SOS before circulation.
Subject Restrictions: Single-subject; constitutional amendments cannot appropriate funds.
Distribution Rules: 10% of voters in each of the 4 congressional districts.
Circulator Rules: Must be 18+.
Ballot Title Process: Sponsor drafts a Description of Effect; court review is common.

Last verified: 3/29/2026