Initiative Petition
The Elections Division received certified ballot titles from the Attorney General on January 10, 2024, for Initiative Petitions 2024-047 and 2024-048, proposed for the November 5, 2024, General Election.
Caption 2024-047 Makes criminal public use/possessing small amounts of certain drugs; increases other drug-crime penalties 2024-048 Makes criminal public use/possessing small amounts of certain drugs; drug treatment condition of probation
Chief Petitioners Jerrod Murray Resident of Portland, OR 97233 Nathan Sickler Resident of Medford, OR 97504 Juanita Swartwood Resident of Portland, OR 97266
Appeal Period Any registered voter, who submitted timely written comments on the draft ballot title and is dissatisfied with the certified ballot title issued by the Attorney General, may petition the Oregon Supreme Court to review the ballot title.
If a registered voter petitions the Supreme Court to review the ballot title, the voter must notify the Elections Division by completing and filing form SEL 324 Notice of Ballot Title Challenge. If this notice is not timely filed, the petition to the Supreme Court may be dismissed.
Appeal Due January 25, 2024
How to Submit Appeal Refer to Oregon Rules of Appellate Procedure, Rule 12.30 or contact the Oregon Supreme Court for more information at 503.986.5555.
Notice Due 1st business day after appeal filed with Supreme Court, 5 pm
How to Submit Notice Scan and Email: irrlistnotifier.sos@sos.oregon.gov Fax: 503.373.7414 Mail: 255 Capitol St NE Ste 126, Salem OR 97310
More information, including the certified ballot title and the Secretary of State's determination that the proposed initiative petition is in compliance with the procedural requirements established in the Oregon Constitution for initiative petitions, is contained in the IRR Database available at: https://egov.sos.state.or.us/elec/web_irr_search.search_form
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