In the Matter of the Title, Ballot Title and Submission Clause for 2015-2016 #156 John Grayson Robinson, Petitioner…

Summary

The court held that the Title Board’s title for Initiative 2015–2016 #156 violated Colorado’s clear-title requirement because its circular and illogical wording could confuse voters about the initiative’s effect and impair their ability to decide how to vote. The court reversed the Title Board’s action and returned the initiative to the Board, declining to reach the separate-subject challenge. Justice Hood, joined by Justice Coats, dissented, reasoning that the title adequately conveyed the initiative’s purpose and that the majority improperly scrutinized its possible future applications.