Automobile Club v. State of Oregon

At issue in this case is the constitutionality of two legislative enactments that fund projects designed to benefit Oregon’s environment. Petitioners Automobile Club of Oregon (Oregon AAA) and A & B Automotive and Towing Service, Inc. (A & B), timely petitioned for review of ORS 319.025 (the underground storage tank assessment) 1 and ORS 468A.425 et seq (the emission fee). 2 Each legislative act conferred original-jurisdiction on this court to consider the petitions of any parties interested, affected, or aggrieved by that act. 3 Both parties have standing. 4

Petitioners ask this court to…