Towers v. Myers

Petitioner seeks review of the Attorney General’s certified ballot title for Initiative Petition 18 (2008). See ORS 250.085(2) (specifying requirements for seeking review of certified ballot titles). This court reviews the certified ballot title to determine whether it substantially complies with ORS 250.035(2). See ORS 250.085(5) (stating standard of review).

Article XVII, section 1, of the Oregon Constitution provides that either the legislature or the people, exercising the initiative power, may amend the constitution. It sets out both the terms on which they may amend the constitution and…