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MIRS, June 9,
2008
Legislation establishing a state income tax check-off donation
for an autism research fund moved Thursday from the Senate
Finance Committee.
Sens. Tupac HUNTER (D-Detroit) and Buzz THOMAS (D-Detroit)
testified on SB 0957 and SB 0958.
"With our country's startling autism rate of roughly one in
every 150 children born, this is an epidemic that we simply
cannot ignore," said Hunter. "Through new research, we may be
able to find ways to treat this disease, and this legislation
will allow Michigan residents the opportunity to lend their
support in furthering research and raising awareness for
autism."
The money, interest and earnings of the fund could only be
expended for promoting autism-related research and publicizing
research results on autism triggers and diagnosing and treating
autism. Proceeds would also provide grants to Michigan hospitals
specializing in the research, diagnosis, and treatment of
autism; institutions of higher learning devoted to conducting
autism research; and other Department of Community Health
approved organizations for autism research.
Hunter also has been pushing insurance and health care coverage
for autism-related services with SB 0784 and SB 0785.
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