California voters to decide on $7.5bn science research bond

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What is the $7.5 billion bond measure for?

California voters will decide in March 2028 whether to fund a $7.5 billion bond measure. If approved, it would create the California Foundation for Science and Health Research, a state agency that would provide grants and loans for projects in public health, climate science, and agriculture.

Who authored the bill and who signed it?

State Sen. Scott Wiener authored the bill that would place the bond measure on the ballot. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill into law.

Has a similar plan been proposed before?

Yes, a more ambitious $23 billion version of the plan was previously considered. However, it failed to make it onto the November ballot earlier this year.