Caruthers v. Kroger

Petitioners challenge the ballot title for Initiative Petition 37 (2010). See ORS 250.085(5) (describing procedure for challenging Attorney General’s certified ballot title). We agree with one of petitioners’ challenges and, therefore, refer the ballot title to the Attorney General for modification.

Initiative Petition 37 (2010), if adopted, would amend the Oregon Constitution to require that “no measure which would increase or require an increase in ad valorem property taxes in excess of $1 million may appear on the ballot, except in a General Election.” The proposed constitutional amendment…