Binninger v. Paulus

Petitioner challenges the ballot title provided by the Attorney General for a proposed initiative measure as being insufficient or unfair. ORS 250.085.

The full text of the proposed measure is:

“Be it enacted by the people of the State of Oregon:

“The Constitution of the State of Oregon is amended by creating a new section to be known as Section 9, Article IX, and to read:

“ ‘Section 9. State monies must not be used to fund abortions, except to prevent the death of the mother.’ ”

The Attorney General’s provided title is:

“CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROHIBITS STATE FUNDED ABORTIONS EXCEPT TO SAVE…