Gray Panthers v. Public Welfare Division

Petitioners, pursuant to ORS 183.400, seek to invalidate a directive of the Public Welfare Division (Division) freezing certain programs at their current client levels and refusing to accept new applications. Petitioners contend the agency was required to follow the rule making procedures of the Oregon Administrative Procedures Act, ORS ch 183 (APA), in implementing the freeze.

This case is before us on an agreed statement of facts. Petitioner Gray Panthers is an organization formed to advocate and defend rights of disabled persons and senior citizens. Petitioner Ron Wyden is an Oregon…