Carley/Towers v. Myers

This case involves two petitions that seek review of a ballot title under ORS 250.085(2). The Attorney General has certified the ballot title for a proposed initiative measure that the Secretary of State has denominated as Initiative Petition 105 (2006). The proposed measure, if approved by the voters, would enact certain nursing staff requirements for a “nursing home,” a term that the measure specially defines.

All petitioners submitted written comments regarding the draft ballot title. Therefore, they are entitled to seek a different ballot title in this court. For the reasons set forth…