Did You Know?
Many kids need health care help!
What is Measure 44?
It was a vote for kids' health care.
Why Was It Important?
It helped kids get care they need.
What 1996 oregon ballot measure 44 Does
It wanted to help kids with health care.
It was for kids who had no care.
Many people liked it and wanted it.
Some people did not want to pay for it.
The vote was very close.
In the end, it did not pass.
More About 1996 oregon ballot measure 44
This measure was made to help kids. Many kids in Oregon did not have health care. The people who made this measure wanted to fix that. They thought it was very important for kids to be healthy.
If it had passed, many kids would have gotten care. This would have helped families who could not pay. It was a big deal for many people.
Even though it did not pass, it showed that people care about kids. It made people think more about health care for kids. This is still a topic today!
