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SB 895

California Science and Health Research Bond Act.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 43 co-sponsors

California bond bill funding scientific and health research initiatives, currently advancing through legislative committees with author amendments pending.

Set for hearing April 27.
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Bill Summary · SB 895

Legislative bill overview

SB 895 is a California bond measure designed to fund scientific and health research initiatives across the state. The bill has progressed through initial legislative stages and is currently in health committee review with pending amendments from the authors.

Why is this important

Bond measures directly affect state budgets and require voter approval, making them significant fiscal commitments. Research funding impacts innovation capacity, healthcare advancement, and California's competitive position in biotech and medical sciences, while also generating economic activity through research institutions and related jobs.

Potential points of contention

  • Bond amount and cost to taxpayers – The bill's total funding level and resulting debt service obligations are not specified in available information, raising questions about fiscal burden
  • Research allocation priorities – Potential disagreement over which health conditions, research types, or geographic regions receive funding emphasis
  • Oversight and accountability mechanisms – Questions about how funds are distributed, monitored, and whether results justify the public investment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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