1994 Nov 8 :: State of Massachusetts :: Question 11 :: Advisory/Public Policy QuestionShall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote for legislation establishing a single payer health care system for Massachusetts, each time such a bill is presented? The single payer system would: Provide the same comprehensive health care coverage to all residents without discrimination; Develop community based, culturally sensitive delivery systems, with consumer choice of health care provider; Increase efficiency by eliminating the overhead and profits of private health insurance; Fund health care by payroll taxes and income taxes based on ability to pay; and Limit the increase in the total cost of health care in Massachusetts to the rate of growth of the economy.
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View Official Source (PDF)1994 Nov 8 :: State of Massachusetts :: Question 11 :: Advisory/Public Policy QuestionShall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote for legislation establishing a single payer health care system for Massachusetts, each time such a bill is presented? The single payer system would: Provide the same comprehensive health care coverage to all residents without discrimination; Develop community based, culturally sensitive delivery systems, with consumer choice of health care provider; Increase efficiency by eliminating the overhead and profits of private health insurance; Fund health care by payroll taxes and income taxes based on ability to pay; and Limit the increase in the total cost of health care in Massachusetts to the rate of growth of the economy.
Ballot Question Results
| Ward |
|
|
Blank Votes | Total Votes Cast | Total Ballots Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1
Less «
|
236 |
173 |
329 |
409 |
738 |
| Precinct 1 |
236 |
173 |
329 |
409 |
738 |
| 2
Less «
|
319 |
172 |
317 |
491 |
808 |
| Precinct 1 |
319 |
172 |
317 |
491 |
808 |
| Totals |
555 |
345 |
646 |
900 |
1,546 |
