Nevada Revised Statutes 295.0575 – Petition may consist of more than one document; circulator’s affidavit
A petition for a constitutional amendment or a petition for a statewide measure proposed by an initiative or referendum may consist of more than one document. Each document of a petition must have attached to it when submitted an affidavit executed by the circulator thereof stating:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 295.0575
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
1. That the circulator personally circulated the document.
2. The contact information of the circulator, including, without limitation, the street address of the residence where the circulator actually resides, unless a street address has not been assigned. If a street address has not been assigned, the document must contain the mailing address of the circulator.
3. That the circulator is 18 years of age or older.
4. The number of signatures thereon.
5. That all the signatures were affixed in the circulator’s presence.
6. That each signer had an opportunity before signing to read the full text of the act or resolution on which the initiative or referendum is demanded.