Sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington institute for scientific advancement.
Referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
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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