2026 Initiative Petition #28 Certified Ballot Title

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Initiative Petition

The Elections Division received a certified ballot title from the Attorney General on April 4, 2024 , for Initiative Petition 2026-028, proposed for the November 3, 2026, General Election.

Caption
Criminalizes breeding practices, injuring/killing animals, including for food, hunting, fishing. Creates transition fund. Exceptions

Chief Petitioners
David Michelson, 25 NW 23rd Place Ste 6 402, Portland, Oregon 97210
Isaac Farias, 25 NW 23rd Place Ste 6 402, Portland, Oregon 97210
Sean Rice, 25 NW 23rd Place Ste 6 402, Portland, Oregon 97210

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
April 18, 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 under 2026 Initiatives, Referendums, and Referrals available at www.oregonvotes.gov.