Pacific Power & Light Co. v. Paulus

This is a proceeding under ORS 250.085 to review a ballot title for a proposed initiative measure entitled "The Oregon Renewable Energy Development and Conservation Act of 1980.”

Initially the ballot title provided by the Attorney General for the Secretary of State stated as follows:

"RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION ACT

"Question: Shall people elect Energy Development Commission to sell bonds, develop energy, lend for renewable energy and conservation projects, wholesale electricity?

"Explanation: Measure creates elected Energy Development Commission, authorized to sell bonds under…