Sollis v. Hand

In this original proceeding, petitioner challenges the Explanatory Statement for Ballot Measure No. 3, 1 to be printed in the Voters’ Pamphlet for the next general election. We modify the statement and certify it as modified.

We first address a preliminary procedural point. Petitioner names as respondents the members of the committee of citizens, who were appointed pursuant to ORS 251.205 to prepare the statement. He does not, however, name the Secretary of State. 2 She is a proper party respondent, because she is the chief election officer of the state and is the official to whom this court…