Witt v. Kulongoski

*9FADELEY, J.

This is a special statutory proceeding to review whether a ballot title certified for use with a proposed initiative measure substantially complies with the requirements of ORS 250.035 and 250.039. A review of the ballot title process will help in understanding the question before us and the role of the court in regard to that question.

The statutes prescribe that, when the Secretary of State receives a preliminary petition for a statewide initiative, the Secretary shall forward a copy to the Attorney General. ORS 250.065(1). That official then drafts a proposed ballot title for the…