Sizemore v. Myers

*459CARSON, C. J.

This is an original proceeding in which petitioner challenges the explanatory statement for Ballot Measure 59 (1998). If adopted, Measure 59 would amend the Oregon Constitution to prohibit public funds from being spent to collect or assist in the collection of “political funds.” The measure defines “political funds” as funds contributed to a candidate or political action committee, or funds spent to support or oppose a candidate for public office or a ballot measure.

An explanatory statement committee, composed of five citizens including petitioner, prepared an explanatory…