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NM SB478

NM SB478
Bioscience Development Act


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Introduced
01/29/2017
In Committee
02/14/2017
Crossed Over
02/17/2017
Passed
01/30/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/19/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; ENACTING THE BIOSCIENCE DEVELOPMENT ACT; CREATING THE BIOSCIENCE AUTHORITY FUND; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.

AI Summary

This bill creates the New Mexico Bioscience Authority, a public-private partnership that will aim to stimulate investment and growth in bioscience industries within the state. The authority will be governed by a 13-member board of directors, composed of representatives from research institutions, state agencies, and the public. Key provisions of the bill include defining bioscience, establishing the authority's powers and duties (such as advising the government, creating programs to expand bioscience opportunities, and recruiting new bioscience industries), creating a Bioscience Development Fund to support the authority's activities, and requiring the authority to submit an annual report to the governor and legislature.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

[LD 34] Signed by the Governor - Chapter 134 (on 02/19/2017)

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