Newkirk v. Paulus

Petitioner challenges the ballot title and caption prepared by the Attorney General for a proposed initiative measure. The measure is designed to provide for ownership by the State of Oregon of federally owned lands within this state except Indian treaty lands and national parks, monuments and historical sites. The proposed initiative also contains various provisions relating to the state’s future management and disposition of the appropriated lands.

The Attorney General has requested certification of the following ballot title and caption:

"APPROPRIATES FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS, UNAPPROPRIATED…