An Act promoting efficient environmental public health protections against cancer
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the Environmental Public Health Trust Fund within the Department of Public Health to support cancer surveillance and environmental data collection. The fund aims to improve public health protections by gathering and analyzing data on environmental factors and cancer rates. This will allow for more targeted interventions and a better understanding of environmental risks to public health. The bill was referred to the Public Health committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Creates the Environmental Public Health Trust Fund.
- Funds cancer surveillance programs.
- Supports environmental data collection initiatives.
- Designates the Department of Public Health as the administering agency.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to utilize the fund for these purposes.
Who is affected
- The General Public
- The Department of Public Health
- Cancer Surveillance Programs
- Environmental Monitoring Programs
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
David Allen Robertson
Cosponsor
David Allen Robertson
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