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Topic: Ballot title

	04-895
		The ballot title must be an impartial summary of the proposed amendment and it must give voters a fair understanding of the issues presented and the scope and significance of the proposed changes in the law.
		The ballot title itself does not specifically prohibit unmarried persons from having the legal status of a "civil union" or "domestic partnership"; rather, it prohibits unmarried persons from having a legal status that is "identical or substantially similar to marital status." The text of the amendment mirrors the ballot title.
		The ballot title to the proposed amendment states in pertinent part that "marriage consists of the union of one man and one woman; that legal status for unmarried persons which is identical or substantially similar to marital status shall not be recognized in Arkansas.
	courts.state.ar.us /opinions/2004b/20041007/04-895.html (8040 words)

	02-954
		The ballot title must be an impartial summary of the proposed amendment and it must give voters a fair understanding of the issues presented and the scope and significance of the proposed changes.
		The court agreed and struck the ballot title, holding that the ballot title was insufficient because it did not inform the voter that by approving the measure, he or she may risk losing government services.
		APPLES next asserts that the ballot title is insufficient in that the definitions of "food" and "medicine" in the ballot title and the text of the amendment are different from their meaning to the average voter.
	courts.state.ar.us /opinions/2002b/20021024/02-954.html (12495 words)

	Oregon Judicial Department - Publications (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		This is a ballot title proceeding regarding Initiative Petition 40 (2002).
		Myers, 333 Or 39, 37 P3d 980 (2001), this court sustained in part petitioners' objections to the Attorney General's certified ballot title and referred the certified ballot title to the Attorney General for modification.
		The Attorney General's modified ballot title is insufficient for the reasons described by this court with respect to a similar modified ballot title for a similar proposed measure in Novick/Bosak v.
	www.publications.ojd.state.or.us /S48536A.htm (304 words)

	1000 Friends of Oregon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The ballot title consists of a caption, statements summarizing the results of "yes" or "no" votes on the measure, and a summary of the measure's main effects.
		Comments are taken from the public on the draft ballot title's accuracy and fairness, and the Attorney General's office issues a certified ballot title.
		Once a ballot title has been finalized, and passed through all possible challenges, the initiative filer creates cover and signature sheets for the proposed initiative; those sheets are approved by the Elections Division before circulation.
	www.friends.org /ballot/process.html (564 words)

	Idaho Observer: AG office deepens J.A.I.L. ballot title controversy
		J.A.I.L. proponents were given the choice of either appealing the ballot title language to the Supreme Court as provided in statute or proceed with signature gathering regardless.
		Ballot title author Kane explained that, “We are limited by statute to 20 words in the short title, 200 words in the long title.”
		Kane went on to explain that it is “within the confines” of the word limitations that the attorney generals' office seeks to, “capture the spirit and intent of the proposed legislation” when drafting the long and short ballot titles.
	www.proliberty.com /observer/20020402.htm (933 words)

	Oregon Judicial Department Appellate Court Opinions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		We review the Attorney General's certified ballot title to determine whether it substantially complies with the requirements of ORS 250.035(2)(a) to (d).
		Petitioner's objections to the Attorney General's certified ballot title for the initiative petition now before us are confined to the summary and are substantively identical to the arguments that petitioner made respecting the summary for Initiative Petition 15.
		In Towers, ___ Or at ___, we held that two of petitioner's challenges to the Attorney General's ballot title summary for Initiative Petition 15 were well taken and that the summary therefore failed to meet the requirements of ORS 250.035(2)(d).
	www.publications.ojd.state.or.us /S52204.htm (474 words)

	The Seattle Times: Politics: Education-tax measure has inaccurate ballot title
		The title on the ballot for Initiative 884, which would increase the sales tax to pay for education, is inaccurate.
		Even said the initiative opponents who challenged the ballot title wanted it to say that the measure "would increase by 1 percent the retail sales tax," which wasn't accurate either.
		She said the league challenged the ballot title, believing 1 percent was not accurate, even though she agreed that the language her group wanted wasn't accurate either.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/politics/2002067810_voting20m.html (738 words)

	Denver Rocky Mountain News, July 12, 2000, Editorial (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The other reason to doubt that politics played a role is that the court's opinion is clearly correct on the basic facts: The ballot title, which is what voters see at the polls, was indeed badly worded in two spots.
		They can't deny, for example, that the opening sentence of the ballot title describes the measure's purpose in language that is equivalent to campaign rhetoric.
		The other flaw in the ballot title was its failure to explain the purpose of a waiver available to kids eligible for English immersion programs.
	www.onenation.org /0007/071200c.html (521 words)

	OSCN Found Document:In re Initiative Petition No. 363, State Question No. 672,
		He found the ballot title "was not in harmony with the law" and prepared a substitute text.
		When a prepared ballot title does not satisfy the § 9(B) requirements, this court is authorized by the provisions of 34 O.S.1991 § 1O(A) to correct it.
		The parties submitting the measure shall also submit a suggested ballot title which shall be filed on a separate sheet of paper and shall not be deemed part of the petition.
	www.oscn.net /applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?citeID=4546 (5947 words)

	Executive - Weekly News Feb 13 - 20, 2004
		Audits: We released a three-year financial report on the Board of Geologist Examiners, finding that their financial statements were fairly presented and conformed with accounting standards.
		Elections: We received a draft ballot title for initiative #145, devoting kicker refunds to a reserve fund, written comments are due March 2.
		Any elector who submitted timely written comments on the draft ballot title, and is dissatisfied with the certified ballot title, may petition the Supreme Court for a different ballot title.
	www.sos.state.or.us /executive/speeches/news/022004.htm (199 words)

	cannabisnews.com: Pryor OKs Ballot Title For Proposal On Marijuana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Friday's ballot title decisions are part of a mandated review by Pryor's office, which must perform the review within 10 days of submission.
		An attorney general's spokesman said the approval of a ballot title should not be seen as endorsement of an initiative.
		The ballot title Pryor approved is for an initiative that would limit the penalty for possession of an ounce or less of marijuana to a $200 fine with no imprisonment.
	www.cannabisnews.com /news/thread3112.shtml (854 words)

	SOS, Missouri - Elections: 2004 Ballot Measures
		The following ballot measures have been certified for the August 3, 2004 primary election.
		This constitutional amendment will generate annual direct gaming revenue ranging from $39.9 to $49.0 million for the state and $10.2 to $12.4 million for the local government, subject to local voter approval and licensing by the State Gaming Commission.
		The estimated fiscal impact of this proposed measure to state and local governments is $0.
	www.sos.mo.gov /elections/2004ballot (190 words)

	Pakistan - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Pakistan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		In the 1960 election the basic democrats gave him a massive mandate, although he received little support from the middle classes.
		In 1962 a new constitution was introduced, which vested executive authority with the president, and the title of prime minister was abolished.
		The NWFP National Awami Party was banned and Wali Khan was arrested, as well as other leaders who were agitating for state autonomy.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Pakistan (5721 words)

	Idaho Observer: Ballot title deception: Is the Idaho AG afraid of J.A.I.L.? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Idaho Observer: Ballot title deception: Is the Idaho AG afraid of J.A.I.L.?
		The long ballot title is equally as misrepresentative of the initiative's intent.
		J.A.I.L. proponents were left with two choices: They could either appeal the ballot title and lose the opportunity to be on the ballot for next November or go with it and hope for the best.
	www.proliberty.com /observer/20020304.htm (555 words)

	ACADEMY, ROYAL - Online Information article about ACADEMY, ROYAL
		title in full, was founded in 1768, " for the purpose of cultivating and improving the arts of See also:
		Xap-rns, originally for papyrus, material for writing, thence transferred to paper and from this material to the document, in O. Eng.
		All who at the first marking have four or more votes are marked for again, and the two highest then go to the ballot.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /A10_ADA/ACADEMY_ROYAL.html (4363 words)

	Section 116-180 Copies of ballot title, fiscal note and (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Section 116-180 Copies of ballot title, fiscal note and
		Copies of ballot title, fiscal note and fiscal note summary to designated persons, when--ballot title to be affixed to petition, when.
		Persons circulating the petition shall affix the official ballot title to each page of the petition prior to circulation and signatures shall not be counted if the official ballot title is not affixed to the page containing such signatures.
	www.moga.state.mo.us /statutes/C100-199/1160000180.HTM (69 words)

	Animals Bear Baiting A Blind Eye To Large-scale Illegal Bear Baiting Events
		Sunday, October 24, 2004; Page B01 Meanwhile, a ballot measure to ban bear-baiting in another battleground state, Maine, could prompt a backlash by hunters.
		Of mastiff dogs were set loose upon a bear; if they were injured, killed, or timid, others were much of his time organizing baiting in his theatres and the Paris.
		Short Ballot Title limit the season for using dogs while hunting fl bear bait in taking fl bear; prohibiting the use of dogs in taking fl bear during the period May 1.
	wild-animals.ciide.com /wild-animalsTO1309.html (891 words)

	Section 116-195 Costs of court-ordered ballot title cha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Section 116-195 Costs of court-ordered ballot title cha
		Costs of court-ordered ballot title change to be paid by the state.
		Whenever the reprinting of a statewide ballot measure is necessary as a result of a court-ordered change to the ballot language for such measure, the costs of such reprinting shall be paid by the state.
	www.moga.state.mo.us /statutes/C100-199/1160000195.HTM (55 words)

	Jones Encyclopedia of Media & Technology Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Carlton, Jim, “On the Ballot: Electronic voting will be seeking public approval in November,” The Wall Street Journal, September 13, 2004.
		Carrier waves are used in many forms of wireless electronic communications, including broadcast television and radio, communication satellites, and personal communication systems (including cellular telephones).
		The Internet-based SDK allows users to extract CD track listing, artist, title, and other CD data from the CDDB server for display.
	www.jonesencyclo.com /trends.cfm (10930 words)

	Democracy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Searchable library on ballot initiative information for all states.
		Advocacy group that promotes strategic discussions among progressive organizations to counter right-wing ballot measures and launch progressive initiative campaigns.
		A Web center for information and discussion about the world of cultural democracy.
	democracy.politics.designerz.com /democracy.php (700 words)

	The World Factbook 2004 -- Field Listing - Executive branch
		Chief of state includes the name and title of the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government.
		Head of government includes the name and title of the top administrative leader who is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government.
		Cabinet includes the official name for this body of high-ranking advisers and the method for selection of members.
	www.brainyatlas.com /fields/2077.html (12716 words)

	Attorney - Arkansas Attorney General (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		AR - Lemon Law - Arkansas Statutes Title 4, Chapter 90, Sections 401-417 AR - Lemon Law - Office of Attorney General Lemon
		Check here if you are looking for arkansas attorney general.
		For the second time in two months, Arkansas Attorney General Mike Beebe has rejected the ballot title and name of a proposed initiative that would
	attorney.prescreenedquotes.com /arkansasattorneygeneral (852 words)

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