In the Matter of the Title, Ballot Title and Submission Clause for 2013-2014 90. Mizraim S. Cordero — Rice, J…

Summary

Chief Justice Rice dissented from the decision affirming the Title Board's titles for proposed oil-and-gas initiatives. She would have held that the initiatives violated the single-subject rule because they combined local regulatory authority with a distinct limitation on takings protections, and that the titles unfairly misled voters about both the effect of a vote and possible federal takings implications. Justice Hobbs joined the dissent.