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NY S00569
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Robach
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AI Summary
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Establishes a program within the Department of Health to promote research, education, and treatment programs for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.
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Creates a special fund called the "Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Research, Education and Treatment Fund" jointly administered by the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance and the Comptroller.
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Allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute whole dollar amounts to the fund through check-box options on both corporate and personal income tax returns effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2013.
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Requires all revenues collected through voluntary contributions and other sources be used exclusively for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma research, education, and treatment projects approved by the Department of Health, including grants to hospitals, medical centers, and medical schools.
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Mandates the Commissioner of Health ensure fund monies received during each fiscal year are expended by the end of that fiscal year.
Legislative Description
Provides a program to promote leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research education and treatment and establishes the leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research education and treatment fund; authorizes the commissioner of taxation and finance to create a check-off gift an individual income tax returns for contributions to leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma research, education and treatment.
Last Action
REFERRED TO HEALTH
1/5/2011