Dudley v. Jenks

In this original proceeding, petitioners challenge the explanatory statement for Ballot Measure 90 (2000). See ORS 251.205 (providing for creation and manner of selection of committee of five citizens to prepare explanatory statement for initiated and referred measures); ORS 251.215 (providing for preparation and filing of explanatory statement by committee). The measure, which was passed by the legislature and referred by the people, would amend present statutory law relating to the ability of public utility and telecommunications companies to obtain a return of and a return on property that…