§ 39-22-3301 — Legislative declaration

Colorado § 39-22-3301

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 39: Taxation
• Art.: Income Tax

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(1) The general assembly hereby finds
and declares that the eradication of all cancers is essential to the quality of life of
Coloradans. The general assembly recognizes that the mission of the Colorado
Cancer Coalition is to bring together and coordinate cancer prevention, early
detection, treatment support, and research efforts to improve the quality of life of
every person in Colorado.

(2) The general assembly further finds and declares that the Colorado
Cancer Coalition is a network of organizations and individuals that provide
leadership and coordination of services for cancer patients and their families. The
general assembly further finds and declares that the coalition serves as a catalyst
for cancer prevention and control activities throughout the state. The general
assembly further recognizes that the coalition partners with many organizations
that strive to ensure that adequate prevention, early detection, treatment, and
survivorship care are available and accessible to all Coloradans.

(3) The general assembly further finds and declares that cancer affects not
only those who are diagnosed but also their families, friends, communities, and
places of work. Education, awareness, and personal advocacy are essential to the
eradication of all cancers. The general assembly further finds and declares that the
Colorado Cancer Coalition strives to achieve the goals and objectives set forth in
the coalition's Colorado cancer plan throughout the state, which are integral in
addressing the needs of cancer patients, survivors, and health-care providers.

(4) In order to assist the Colorado Cancer Coalition in fulfilling its mission,
the general assembly recognizes that the citizens of Colorado may be willing to
provide moneys to assist in the coalition's education, personal advocacy, treatment,
and health promotion efforts. The general assembly further recognizes that the
Colorado cancer fund advisory board, consisting of appropriate members and
partners of the Colorado Cancer Coalition, will be established to ensure moneys are
distributed in a fair and equitable manner. It is therefore the intent of the general
assembly to provide Colorado citizens the opportunity to support the efforts of the
Colorado Cancer Coalition and its partners by allowing citizens to make a voluntary
contribution on their state income tax returns for such purpose.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2007: Entire part added, p. 1500, � 1, effective September 1. L. 2012: Entire part amended, (HB 12-1104), ch. 63, p. 224, � 1, effective August 8.