Howes v. Hayes

Petitioner Francis Howes challenges the actions of respondents, members of the title board (Title Board) in setting the title, ballot title and submission clause, and summary of an initiative proposed by proponents Dan Hayes and Regina Macy, also respondents before us. We hold that the proposal submitted by Hayes and Macy embraces a single subject. Moreover, we hold that language approved by the Title Board fairly and accurately characterizes the proposal’s content and is not likely to mislead or confuse voters. Therefore, we affirm the Title Board’s actions.

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The initiative submitted by Hayes…