Oregon: Federal case looks at whether Oregon's 90-day signature gathering limit is unconstitutional (under state law)

A Federal Judge in Oregon is hearing arguments as to whether Oregon's 90-day signature gathering limit for recalls is unconstitutional. The 1908 state constitution provision sets no time limit. A 1933 statute adopted the 90 day limit. The question is whether the Constitutional provision should require no limit (Alaska is one state that has no limit for signature gathering).

The suit is filed by the petitioners who gathered signatures for the successful recall of Oregon City Mayor Dan Holladay in November. Though they won the recall, they are still pushing the case.