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- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Establishes a gift for the autism awareness and research fund on the personal income tax form
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Janet Duprey
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Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing a gift for the autism awareness and research fund
Purpose
To establish a New York State income tax check off to support the gift for the Autism Awareness and Research Fund.
Summary of provisions
The tax law is amended by adding a new section 629-a which creates a gift for the autism awareness and research fund.
Subdivision 2 of section 95-e of the state finance law, as added by chapter 301 of the laws of 2004, is amended to read as follows:
Such fund shall consist of all revenues received pursuant to the provisions of section 404-v of the vehicle and traffic law, section 629-a of the tax law, and all other moneys appropriated, credited, or transferred thereto from any other fund or source pursuant to law.
Justification
Recent studies have indicated that 1 out of every 150 people is now diagnosed somewhere on the autistic spectrum. Autism impacts the lives of those with the disorder as well as their families. The funding for autism research is becoming increasingly important and necessary.
Autism occurs in approximately five to fifteen per 10,000 births and the cause is still unknown. Those who suffer with autism may have communication problems; difficulty in relating to people, objects and events; unusual play with toys and other objects; difficulty with changes in routine or familiar surroundings; and repetitive body movements or behavior patterns. Early diagnosis and appropriate educational programs are very important to children with autism.
This legislation would establish a New York State income tax check off to support the gift for the Autism Awareness and Research Fund. The Autism Awareness and Research Fund educates families to help provide for long term care, job training and other need which require funding.
Individuals without the economic means to afford necessary education and treatment for these children who are diagnosed will benefit from this legislation.
Legislative history
2007/08: S.4910 Investigations and Government Operations; A.10678 Ways & Means
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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