GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2001
S	1
SENATE BILL 72

 
 
Short Title:	Funds to Support Pediatric Cancer Programs.	()	
Sponsors:	Senators Purcell, Rand;  Albertson, Carpenter, Carter, Dannelly, Forrester, Gulley, Kinnaird, Lucas, Robinson, and Warren.	
Referred to:	Appropriations/Base Budget.	
February 6, 2001

	A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT PEDIATRIC CANCER PROGRAMS.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health, the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for the 2001‑2002 fiscal year and the sum of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for the 2002‑2003 fiscal year to combat pediatric cancer and its effects on the children of North Carolina. These funds shall be allocated as follows:
(1)	$100,000 for clinical trials of experimental treatments that are not funded by medical insurance;
(2)	$100,000 to expand and raise the awareness of pediatric cancer including symptoms and treatment options; and
(3)	$50,000 to assist victims of pediatric cancer and their immediate families with the expenses of attending retreats for families and support and specialized camps.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2001.