Portland General Electric Co. v. Roberts

This is an original proceeding to review a ballot title. A prospective petition to initiate a state measure 1 was filed with the respondent Secretary of State. Thereafter, pursuant to ORS 250.065, the Attorney General certified to the respondent the following ballot title:

“Prohibits Nuclear Power Operation Until Permanent Waste Site Licensed.

“Question: (1) Shall all Oregon nuclear power plant operations be prohibited until the federal government licenses a permanent radioactive waste disposal site?

“Explanation: This measure prohibits all Oregon nuclear power plant operation until the Oregon…