2007 House Bill 5526

Authorize autism research tax checkoff

Introduced in the House

Dec. 4, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Kathy Angerer (D-55)

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 Health Policy

Dec. 13, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 18, 2008

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 20, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Finance