Measure 49 has been contested by real estate developers and farmers who hope to build subdivisions on their properties.  

Supporters have pushed for Measure 37 to be fixed to prevent so many farmlands from being overrun with huge development, which could also harm groundwater for neighboring communities. Salem Monthly ran a guest opinion from Brian Hines which goes into detail about some of the issues that Measure 49 would fix. Read Mr. Hines' Guest Opinion Here.

Measure 50, also called the Healthy Kid's Act, would increase health insurance to children whose families make too much money for Medicaid, yet cannot afford health insurance. Opponents of the measure are concerned that Measure 50 adds a hidden sales tax to the Oregon Constitution. Supporters argue that by taxing cigarettes,  Oregon's kids will have health care and the overall health of Oregonians will increase. Measure 50 is similar to the federal act"State Children's Health Insurance Program," which is under scrutiny.

Here are the results:

Measure 49
MODIFIES MEASURE 37; CLARIFIES RIGHT TO BUILD HOMES; LIMITS LARGE DEVELOPMENTS; PROTECTS FARMS, FORESTS, GROUNDWATER.

KATU is currently reporting:

With 53% of the vote Measure 49 has passed. The total votes were 235,690 YES, 210,289 NO.

Measure 50
AMENDS CONSTITUTION: DEDICATES FUNDS TO PROVIDE HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN, FUND TOBACCO PREVENTION, THROUGH INCREASED TOBACCO TAX.

Results:

KATU is currently reporting:

Measure 50 has been voted down by Oregonians with an overwhelming majority. (67%) The total votes were 280,477 NO, 140,301 YES.