SB 2018-321: Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program... Act (Passed)

[Sestak]

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2. in subsection (b)—
a. by inserting competitive after to receive a; and
b. by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Attorney General shall periodically solicit applications for grants under this section by publishing a request for applications in the Federal Register and by posting such a request on the Web site of the Department of Justice.
3. by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
(c)Preference
In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall give preference to national nonprofit organizations that have a direct link to patients, and families of patients, with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Section 3; Funding
1. $6,000,000 is authorized for this program.
2. The top marginal rate of estate tax is increased to 45%.
Section 4; Implementation
1. The $6,000,000 authorized for this program are authorized for the next five fiscal years.
2. The estate tax increase shall take effect in the first fiscal year after the passage of this legislation.
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Sponsor: Sestak

[Sestak]

From the House:

Thanks. This reauthorizes a previous program that helps combat the problem of wandering Alzheimers patients. According to some estimates, more than half of patients wander at some point. Wanderers are vulnerable to many dangers, and it is not uncommon for some to become seriously injured or die. And millions of Atlasians have Alzheimers, so this is a pressing issue for us. What this bill does is it helps communities and law enforcement locate these individuals and reunite them with their families and prevent harm. It strengthens the protections we have for these patients and better enables us to combat this problem. The funding, I expect, will make this bill revenue positive and so lead to deficit reduction and a reduction in income inequality along with the benefits of the program that is the main intention of this bill.

[Sestak]

Right, I motion for a final vote. 24 hours to object.

[Sestak]

A final vote is now open. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

[Sestak]

Aye.

[Sestak]

Passes 4-0-0, 1 NV.


Aye: Canis, Griffin, Lechasseur, Sestak

Not Voting: Haslam

[Sestak]

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2. in subsection (b)—
a. by inserting competitive after to receive a; and
b. by adding at the end the following new sentence: The Attorney General shall periodically solicit applications for grants under this section by publishing a request for applications in the Federal Register and by posting such a request on the Web site of the Department of Justice.
3. by amending subsection (c) to read as follows:
(c)Preference
In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Attorney General shall give preference to national nonprofit organizations that have a direct link to patients, and families of patients, with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Section 3; Funding
1. $6,000,000 is authorized for this program.
2. The top marginal rate of estate tax is increased to 45%.
Section 4; Implementation
1. The $6,000,000 authorized for this program are authorized for the next five fiscal years.
2. The estate tax increase shall take effect in the first fiscal year after the passage of this legislation.
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