Markley v. Rosenblum

**533Two sets of petitioners have challenged the Attorney General's certified ballot title for Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28). We review the ballot title for substantial compliance with ORS 250.035(2). See ORS 250.085(5) (stating standard of review). For the reasons explained below, we conclude that the ballot title does not substantially comply with ORS 250.035(2) and refer the ballot title to the Attorney General for modification.

Article I, section 8, of the Oregon Constitution prohibits laws "restraining the free expression of opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print…