The bill amends various sections of the Washington state law regarding the Andy Hill cancer research endowment, specifically RCW 43.348.010, 43.348.020, 43.348.040, 43.348.060, and 43.348.080. Key changes include the introduction of new definitions such as "clinical trial" and modifications to the roles and responsibilities of the program administrator. The bill clarifies that the program administrator can be one or more private nonprofit corporations and outlines their duties, including managing the Andy Hill cancer research fund and establishing policies for grant applications. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of geographic diversity among board members and mandates annual public hearings for the allocation of funds.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the Andy Hill cancer research fund match transfer account, which is intended to provide state matching funds for cancer research and related administrative costs. It specifies that the legislature must appropriate up to ten million dollars annually from tax collections related to tobacco products to support this fund. The bill also stipulates that expenditures from the account are contingent upon proof of committed nonstate or private contributions for cancer research, prevention, or care. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the governance and funding mechanisms of the cancer research endowment to better support cancer research initiatives in Washington state.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 43.348.020, 43.348.040, 43.348.060, 43.348.080