2013 House Bill 4084 / Public Act 89

Authorize Lou Gehrig's disease income tax checkoff

Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Jeff Farrington (R-30)

To allow an individual to choose to automatically contribute $5 or more from his or her state income tax refund to provide government subsidies to research or clinics treating persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or “Lou Gehrig's disease"). The checkoff would have the effect of reducing the amount of a person’s tax refund. A person not receiving a refund could use his or her tax return to contribute to the program.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Feb. 13, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 10, 2013

Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 11, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

June 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To create a state fund to collect the revenue from an income tax checkoff proposed by Senate Bill 150 and House Bill 4085, and spend it on government subsidies to research or clinics treating persons with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or “Lou Gehrig's disease").

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 28, 2013