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House of Representatives
Session of 2013 - 2014 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: March 28, 2013 03:56 PM
From: Representative Thomas P. Murt
To: All House members
Subject: Adult Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Waiting List Account / Smokeless Tobacco Tax
 
According to a November 30, 2012 report by the Department of Public Welfare, over 15,000 individuals were on a waiting list for services related to intellectual disabilities and autism. In the near future, I intend to introduce legislation creating a special account in the Treasury to be used to fund the waiting list for these types of services.

To fund the Adult Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Waiting List account, the bill will create a tax on the retail sale of smokeless tobacco products in PA. In addition, limitations in the bill will prevent funds in the account from being used to supplant resources for existing community resources. To assure that individuals receiving services are able to provide input into the design or delivery of service he/she receives, funds shall also be used in accordance with consumer-centered planning.

If you have any questions regarding this piece of legislation, please call my office at 787-6886.

Introduced as HB1241