Cancer research; joint subcommittee to study benefits to State of appropriating additional funds. (SJ292)

Introduced By

Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield)

Description

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. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.