Arenz v. Keisling

The majority holds that the ballot title in this matter substantially complies with the requirements of ORS 250.035, which provides in part:

“(1) The ballot title of any measure to be initiated or referred shall consist of:

“ (a) A caption of not more than 10 words which reasonably identifies the subject of the measure;

“(b) A question of not more than 20 words which plainly phrases the chief purpose of the measure so that an affirmative response to the question corresponds to an affirmative vote on the measure; and

“(c) A concise and impartial statement of not more than 85 words summarizing the…