HB 2194-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Addresses cancer research, prevention, and care.

Changes the composition of the life sciences discovery fund authority and expands the authority's duties.

Establishes an advisory committee to advise the authority on matters relating to cancer research.

Increases the tax on cigarettes and the tax on tobacco products.

Creates the fund to fight cancer and the fight cancer treasury fund.