Oregon Ballot Measure 44 (2006)
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.
Read more about Oregon Ballot Measure 44 (2006): Background, Description of The Measure, Election Results, See Also
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