Pacific Power & Light Co. v. Paulus

Intervenors filed a petition for an initiative measure with respondent Paulus, the Secretary of State. Petitioners request changes in the ballot title prepared by the Attorney General. ORS 254.060 and 254.070. The measure concerns the formation of people’s utility districts for the purpose of supplying public utility service.

The caption and title prepared by the Attorney General is as follows:

"SIMPLIFIES FORMATION PROCEDURES FOR PEOPLE’S UTILITY DISTRICTS

"Allows single election authorizing People’s Utility District formation, including authority for revenue bond issuance for initial…