Oregon Ballot Measure 44 (2006)

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Oregon Ballot Measure 44 (2006) appeared on the November 2006 ballot in Oregon as a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment, here it was approved.

  • Yes: 78% Approved
  • No: 22% [1]

Introduction

Ballot Measure 44 expands the pool of Oregonians allowed to participate in the state's drug purchasing program. It allows Oregonians to take advantage of the state's bulk purchasing program, and its ability to negotiate for lower prices.

Support and Opposition

The Democratic Party of Oregon and the Pacific Green Party of Oregon openly endorsed Measure 44.[2]

There was no organized opposition, however, the Oregon State Pharmacy Association has taken a "wait and see" approach.[3]

Press Reactions

Press reactions to the measure were positive, including an endorsement from the Willamette Week paper, which claimed that "too few" people were enrolled in the program as it was prior to Measure 44. [4]

Campaign finance

Donors for the campaign for the measure:[5]

  • School Employees Exercising Democracy: $352,398
  • Nurses United PAC: $314,430
  • Yes On Measure 44 Prescription for a Healthy Oregon: $198,705
  • Oregon Public Employees Union PAC: $76,962
  • Parents Education Association PAC: $34,154
  • Total: $976,649

See also

References

  1. ↑ Oregon Secretary of State. "Unofficial 2006 General Election Results". http://egov.sos.state.or.us/division/elections/results/2006_G100_all_meas.htm. Retrieved on 2007-08-02. 
  2. ↑ ORMeasures.org. "Oregon Ballot Measure 44 Blog". http://www.portlandbridges.com/oregon-ballot-measures/measure-44.html. Retrieved on 2007-08-02. 
  3. ↑ Willamette Week. "Body Politic". http://www.wweek.com/editorial/3250/8117/#StateMeasures. Retrieved on 2007-08-02. 
  4. ↑ Willamette Week. "Body Politic". http://www.wweek.com/editorial/3250/8117/#StateMeasures. Retrieved on 2007-08-02. 
  5. ↑ Follow the Measure, "Donors
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