Kain v. Myers

Petitioners challenge the ballot title for a proposed initiative measure that the Secretary of State has denominated as Initiative Petition 55 (2004). We review the ballot title for substantial compliance with ORS 250.035(2) and refer the ballot title to the Attorney General for modification.

Initiative Petition 55, if enacted, would revise Oregon’s campaign finance laws. The proposed measure has five main parts. First, the proposed measure limits the amount that individuals can contribute to candidates, political committees, and political parties. Initiative Petition 55 § (3)(a). It also…