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2009 SESSION
SJ 292 Cancer research; joint subcommittee to study benefits to State of appropriating additional funds.
Introduced by: Stephen H. Martin | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Study; funding of state cancer centers; report. Directs the Joint Commission on Health Care to study the benefits to the Commonwealth of appropriating additional funds for cancer research. The joint subcommittee shall (i) examine the sufficiency of current funding sources for both the Massey Cancer Center and the University of Virginia Cancer Center; (ii) review history and successes of cancer research at each center; (iii) explore benefits to the Commonwealth of expanding state support of both centers; and (iv) research additional funding opportunities for both centers.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; funding of state cancer centers; report. Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the benefits to the Commonwealth of appropriating additional funds for cancer research. The joint subcommittee shall (i) examine the sufficiency of current funding sources for both the Massey Cancer Center and the University of Virginia Cancer Center; (ii) review history and successes of cancer research at each center; (iii) explore benefits to the Commonwealth of expanding state support of both centers; and (iv) research additional funding opportunities for both centers.