S.817

Increases amount of cigarette and other tobacco product tax revenues provided to New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research from $1 million to $4 million; establishes dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Increases cigarette and tobacco tax revenue for cancer research in New Jersey from $1 million to $4 million and establishes a dedicated Cancer.

This bill increases the annual allocation of cigarette and tobacco tax revenues for cancer research in New Jersey from $1 million to $4 million. It also establishes a dedicated, non-lapsing Cancer Research Fund within the Department of the Treasury. The fund will serve as the repository for these tax revenues and any other funds approved by the Department of Health or the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research. Moneys deposited in the fund, along with any interest earned, will be used exclusively for grants for cancer research projects authorized and approved by the commission.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee