2006 Oregon Ballot Measure 44

Measure 44
Allows any Oregon resident without prescription drug coverage to participate in Oregon prescription drug program.
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 1,049,594 77.96%
No 296,649 22.04%
Valid votes 1,346,243 96.18%
Invalid or blank votes 53,407 3.82%
Total votes 1,399,650 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 68.11%
Results by county
Source: Oregon Secretary of State

Oregon ballot measure 44 was an initiated state statute ballot measure on the November 7, 2006 general election ballot. The Measure modified the eligibility requirements for Oregon residents to participate in the Oregon Prescription Drug Program. The program intends to make prescription drugs available to participants at the lowest possible cost through negotiated price discounts. It was passed overwhelmingly by voters, garnering 78% of the vote.

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