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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11899) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, by providing the funds necessary therefor through an election for the issuance and sale of bonds of the State of California and for the handling and disposition of those funds.
AI Summary
This bill, the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, proposes to authorize the issuance of $23 billion in state bonds to fund scientific and health research and construct research facilities. If approved by voters, it would establish the California Foundation for Science and Health Research, overseen by the Government Operations Agency, to administer grants and loans for research in areas like biomedical science, behavioral health, and climate. A California Foundation for Science and Health Research Council would set research priorities and oversee funding decisions, with scientific peer review panels evaluating proposals based on merit and potential benefit. The bill also includes provisions for financial accountability, open meetings with specific exceptions for sensitive research information, and allows council members to participate in decisions related to diseases affecting them or their families under certain conditions, including recusal from voting. The funds are intended to supplement or replace federal research funding cuts and support California's leadership in innovation and economic growth.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (45)
Sasha Perez (D)*,
Aisha Wahab (D)*,
Scott Wiener (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Ben Allen (D),
Josh Becker (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Catherine Blakespear (D),
Anna Caballero (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Sabrina Cervantes (D),
Damon Connolly (D),
Dave Cortese (D),
María Elena Durazo (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Mark González (D),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Jerry McNerney (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Steve Padilla (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Eloise Reyes (D),
Laura Richardson (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Susan Rubio (D),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Henry Stern (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Akilah Weber Pierson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Senate Appropriations Hearing (10:00:00 4/27/2026 1021 O Street, Room 2200) (on 04/27/2026)
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