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Committee moves voluntary pediatric cancer research tax checkoff to Appropriations as amended
Summary
AB 703 would create a voluntary state tax return contribution fund for pediatric cancer research. The committee voted to pass the bill as amended to Appropriations after emotional testimony from family members and advocates.
AB 703, carried for Assemblymember Alex Lee by Mr. Gonzales, would establish a voluntary tax contribution fund on California income tax returns to support pediatric cancer research. Committee members voted to pass the bill as amended to the Appropriations Committee.
Multiple family members and youth advocates provided emotional testimony. Twelve-year-old Rianne Colt spoke about…
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