Marbet v. Paulus

Petitioner challenges a ballot title prepared by the Attorney General for an initiative measure that would amend Oregon’s radioactive waste disposal site certification statute.

The ballot title, pursuant to ORS 250.035 and 250.065, consists of a caption, question and explanation. The Attorney General’s ballot title provided:

“ADDS REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVAL OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE DISPOSAL SITES

“QUESTION: Should the Energy Facility Siting Council be required to consider additional factors before approving a site for the disposal of radioactive wastes?

“EXPLANATION: This measure would add to existing…