California Pediatric Cancer Research Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.
- Establishes a new tax checkoff fund for pediatric cancer research through voluntary taxpayer contributions.
- Requires the University of California to distribute research grants and report funding details publicly.
- Sets a minimum annual contribution threshold of $250,000 to maintain the program through 2033.
- Allows taxpayers to make deductible contributions in whole dollar amounts on their state tax returns.
Assembly Member Lee proposes creating a voluntary tax contribution fund for pediatric cancer research, allowing California taxpayers to designate portions of their tax refunds to support specialized research and treatment development. The fund would operate through 2033 as a continuously appropriated account managed by the Franchise Tax Board and State Controller.
The legislation directs contributed funds to the Regents of the University of California for distribution as research grants, focusing on causes and treatments of pediatric cancers while expanding community education programs. The bill requires the Regents to publicly report grant allocation processes, administrative costs, and recipient details on their website. To maintain operations, the fund must receive at least $250,000 in annual contributions, with the Franchise Tax Board evaluating this threshold each September.
Taxpayers may designate contributions in whole dollar amounts on their tax returns, with joint filers able to contribute individually. These designations, once made, become irrevocable for that tax year. The bill provides for pro rata distribution when taxpayers designate multiple funds but have insufficient refund amounts to fulfill all selections. While the program sunsets in 2033, any contributions made before repeal would continue being disbursed according to the established framework.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | PASS |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assembly Member | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Alex LeeD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Establishes a new tax checkoff fund for pediatric cancer research through voluntary taxpayer contributions.
- Requires the University of California to distribute research grants and report funding details publicly.
- Sets a minimum annual contribution threshold of $250,000 to maintain the program through 2033.
- Allows taxpayers to make deductible contributions in whole dollar amounts on their state tax returns.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Lee proposes creating a voluntary tax contribution fund for pediatric cancer research, allowing California taxpayers to designate portions of their tax refunds to support specialized research and treatment development. The fund would operate through 2033 as a continuously appropriated account managed by the Franchise Tax Board and State Controller.
The legislation directs contributed funds to the Regents of the University of California for distribution as research grants, focusing on causes and treatments of pediatric cancers while expanding community education programs. The bill requires the Regents to publicly report grant allocation processes, administrative costs, and recipient details on their website. To maintain operations, the fund must receive at least $250,000 in annual contributions, with the Franchise Tax Board evaluating this threshold each September.
Taxpayers may designate contributions in whole dollar amounts on their tax returns, with joint filers able to contribute individually. These designations, once made, become irrevocable for that tax year. The bill provides for pro rata distribution when taxpayers designate multiple funds but have insufficient refund amounts to fulfill all selections. While the program sunsets in 2033, any contributions made before repeal would continue being disbursed according to the established framework.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 7 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Alex LeeD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |