California Science and Health Research Bond Act.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
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Overview
This bill establishes the California Foundation for Science and Health Research, a new state entity designed to fund scientific research and development in areas like biomedical, behavioral health, and climate research. It will create a research fund and council to oversee grant and loan distribution, prioritizing projects that replace federal funding cuts. The bill also authorizes the issuance of $23 billion in state bonds to finance these activities, subject to voter approval.
Key provisions
- Creates the California Foundation for Science and Health Research to award grants and loans for scientific research.
- Establishes a California Foundation for Science and Health Research Council to determine funding priorities and review research proposals.
- Authorizes the issuance of $23 billion in state bonds for research funding, subject to voter approval.
- Requires research funded by the foundation to adhere to open scientific exchange standards.
- Allows council members to participate in funding decisions related to a disease they or their family member has an interest in, with specific recusal requirements.
- Provides for the establishment of a California Foundation for Science and Health Research Fund.
- Requires the foundation to prioritize research replacing federal funding cuts.
- Includes provisions for annual audits and transparency in funding allocations.
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