SB 843 - Wilson, Yvonne
Creates a trust fund and commission for youth smoking prevention
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
3596S.01I
Title
SB 843
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2008
Committee
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Seniors, Families and Public Health Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 843 - This act creates the "Youth Smoking Prevention Trust Fund," which shall be funded by moneys received under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The Commission for Youth Smoking Prevention is established in the Department of Health and Senior Services. The Commission shall fund youth smoking prevention programs modeled after evidence-based programs proven to reduce youth smoking.
This act is similar to SCS/SB 109 (2007).
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