2009 House Bill 4477

Authorize autism research tax checkoff

Introduced in the House

Feb. 26, 2009

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

March 31, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 2, 2009

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 21, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Finance