In re the Title, Ballot Title & Submission Clause, & Summary With Regard to a Proposed Petition for an Amendment to the Constitution of the State Adding Section 2 to Article VII

Petitioners Douglas Campbell and Dennis Polhill (the proponents), and petitioners Thomas M. Sutherland and Kenneth P. Katt (the objectors) challenge the action of the initiative title setting board (the Board) in setting the title, ballot title and submission clause, and summary for a proposed amendment to Article VII of the Colorado Constitution designated “Petition Procedures” (the Initiative). We reverse the action of the Board.

The Initiative contains provisions affecting the nature of the rights of initiative, referendum, and recall and altering the procedures for the exercise of such…