Novick v. Bradbury

In this original proceeding, petitioner challenges the explanatory statement for Ballot Measure 8 (2000). See ORS 251.205 (providing for creation and manner of selection of committee of five citizens to prepare explanatory statement for initiated and referred measures); ORS 251.215 (providing for preparation and filing of explanatory statement by committee). The initiative measure would amend Article IX of the Oregon Constitution by adding a requirement that, unless a specified exemption applies, appropriations for state government expenditures shall not exceed 15 percent of the state’s…