2007 Senate Bill 958

Authorize autism research tax checkoff

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 6, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Samuel B. Thomas (D-4)

To allow an individual to choose to automatically contribute $5 or more from his or her state income tax refund to provide grants to hospitals or universities for research, diagnosis, and treatment of autism, and research on the triggers of autism. The checkoff would have the effect of reducing the amount of a person’s tax refund. A person not receiving a refund could use his or her tax return to contribute to the program.

Referred to the Committee on Finance

June 10, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 28, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Oct. 2, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform