Nelson v. Roberts

This original proceeding involves three consolidated challenges to a ballot title for a proposed initiative measure. ORS 250.085(2). All the parties challenging the ballot title submitted comments concerning the Attorney General’s earlier, proposed ballot title and therefore are entitled to bring these proceedings. ORS 250.085(2) and (5). We modify the ballot title to the extent hereafter set out.

The proposed measure would alter, in various ways, the manner in which grass and cereal grain field burning in the Willamette Valley is now regulated. The measure is extensive and intricate; we shall…