House Sponsors: BOLAND-FORBY-FOWLER-MCKEON, FRITCHEY, FRANKS AND YARBROUGH. Short description: CIRCUIT BREAKER-EXPAND Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Act. Adds coverage for drugs used to treat osteoporosis, clinical depression, multiple sclerosis, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, lupus, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and gastrointestinal disease. Lowers the age of eligibility for both the tax relief and pharmaceutical assistance programs to 55 (now 65). Increases the income eligibility level for both circuit breaker and pharmaceutical assistance to (i) 28,000 for a household containing one person, (ii) $36,000 for a household containing 2 persons, or (iii) $42,000 for a household containing 3 or more persons for the 2001 grant year and thereafter. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status