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House OKs Income Tax Checkoff to Support Cancer Research

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The Kentucky House has passed a bill aimed at helping young cancer patients by allowing taxpayers to contribute portions of their state income tax refunds to support research.

The Senate has passed its own version of a bill to generate money for pediatric cancer research.

The House voted 93-0 Friday on its bill. Among those watching the debate was a young boy who has battled cancer. The boy and his family basked in applause on the House floor.

The Senate bill is sponsored by Sen. Max Wise, whose young son has battled cancer since infancy.

It's not the first time an income tax refund checkoff has been proposed to combat disease. State officials say the Breast Cancer Trust Fund has received more than $445,000 since 2006 through its tax check off program.