Fiscal Note
HB0017 - Cancer Screening and Mortality Reduction Program
State Impact:
The bill includes an appropriation of $2,300,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Health to fund cancer educational materials and subsidized cancer screenings for individuals with incomes below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Beyond the appropriation, there are no other estimated fiscal impacts.
| Funding Source | FY 2008 Approp. | FY 2009 Approp. | FY 2010 Approp. | FY 2008 Revenue | FY 2009 Revenue | FY 2010 Revenue |
| General Fund | $0 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $0 | $2,300,000 | $2,300,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Individual, Business and/or Local Impact:
The bill divides the appropriation between 2 cancer screening groups, which will serve approximately 3,200 individuals. The $1,500,000 for breast and cervical cancer will provide screenings for approximately 2,700 individuals. The $800,000 for the colorectal cancer will provide screenings for about 500 individuals.
| 12/27/2007, 12:27:41 PM, Lead Analyst: Frandsen, R. | Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst |