Richard Paul Hemann Parkinson’s Disease Program: Parkinson’s Disease Research Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund.
- Establishes a voluntary tax contribution fund on state tax returns to support Parkinson's disease research.
- Requires a minimum of $250,000 in annual contributions to maintain the program.
- Continuously appropriates collected funds to the State Department of Public Health for research.
- Expires after seven years unless renewed through legislative action.
Assembly Member Sharp-Collins' proposal establishes a voluntary tax contribution fund for Parkinson's disease research, allowing California taxpayers to designate portions of their tax returns to support the state's Richard Paul Hemann Parkinson's Disease Program. The fund would operate through a checkoff option on state tax returns, enabling contributions in full dollar amounts that exceed the taxpayer's liability.
The legislation creates a continuous appropriation mechanism, directing collected funds through the State Treasury to the Department of Public Health for Parkinson's research initiatives. After covering administrative costs incurred by the Franchise Tax Board and Controller, remaining funds support the existing state program that tracks Parkinson's disease incidence in California. The bill requires the Franchise Tax Board to incorporate the contribution option into tax forms when space becomes available or another voluntary designation is removed.
The fund's operation includes several fiscal safeguards and oversight provisions. It must maintain minimum annual contributions of $250,000 to remain active, with the Franchise Tax Board conducting yearly assessments each September. The program automatically terminates if contributions fall below this threshold. The legislation includes a seven-year sunset clause from the fund's first appearance on tax returns, though contributions remain tax-deductible during its operation. According to the bill's findings, this funding mechanism aims to address research needs for a condition affecting 120,000 Californians and costing the state $5 billion annually in direct and indirect expenses.
 LaShae Sharp-CollinsD Assemblymember | Bill Author |  Not Contacted |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 0 | 3 | 40 | PASS |
- Establishes a voluntary tax contribution fund on state tax returns to support Parkinson's disease research.
- Requires a minimum of $250,000 in annual contributions to maintain the program.
- Continuously appropriates collected funds to the State Department of Public Health for research.
- Expires after seven years unless renewed through legislative action.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Sharp-Collins' proposal establishes a voluntary tax contribution fund for Parkinson's disease research, allowing California taxpayers to designate portions of their tax returns to support the state's Richard Paul Hemann Parkinson's Disease Program. The fund would operate through a checkoff option on state tax returns, enabling contributions in full dollar amounts that exceed the taxpayer's liability.
The legislation creates a continuous appropriation mechanism, directing collected funds through the State Treasury to the Department of Public Health for Parkinson's research initiatives. After covering administrative costs incurred by the Franchise Tax Board and Controller, remaining funds support the existing state program that tracks Parkinson's disease incidence in California. The bill requires the Franchise Tax Board to incorporate the contribution option into tax forms when space becomes available or another voluntary designation is removed.
The fund's operation includes several fiscal safeguards and oversight provisions. It must maintain minimum annual contributions of $250,000 to remain active, with the Franchise Tax Board conducting yearly assessments each September. The program automatically terminates if contributions fall below this threshold. The legislation includes a seven-year sunset clause from the fund's first appearance on tax returns, though contributions remain tax-deductible during its operation. According to the bill's findings, this funding mechanism aims to address research needs for a condition affecting 120,000 Californians and costing the state $5 billion annually in direct and indirect expenses.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 0 | 3 | 40 | PASS |
LaShae Sharp-CollinsD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |