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HB 2739·WA·house

Sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington institute for scientific advancement.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 20, 2026
Sponsor: Stonier
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Referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.

Feb 24, 2026

Summary

The legislation declares a state of emergency for scientific research in Washington because of recent federal grant cuts and creates a Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement. It would let the state issue up to $6 billion in general‑obligation bonds, with a limit of $1 billion per year, to fund research and related costs. Proceeds would be placed in a dedicated account and appropriated over several biennia.

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