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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
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 establish the California Foundation for Science and Health Research (Foundation) within the Government Operations Agency to fund scientific and health research and development across various fields, including biomedical, behavioral, and climate research. If approved by voters, it would authorize the issuance of $23 billion in state bonds to provide grants and loans for research projects, as well as the construction, operation, and maintenance of research facilities. The Foundation would be overseen by a Council of scientists and public members responsible for setting research priorities and approving funding, with a strong emphasis on scientific merit and open exchange. The bill also outlines provisions for financial accountability, public oversight, and the submission of the bond act to voters at the next statewide election.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (39)
Sasha Perez (D)*,
Aisha Wahab (D)*,
Scott Wiener (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Ben Allen (D),
Josh Becker (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Anna Caballero (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Damon Connolly (D),
Dave Cortese (D),
María Elena Durazo (D),
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),
Jose Solache (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Henry Stern (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Akilah Weber Pierson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and N.R. & W. (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB895 |
| BillText | https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB895#99INT |
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