Sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington institute for scientific advancement.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM.
Summary
The bill declares a state of emergency for scientific research and establishes the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement. It permits the issuance of up to $6 billion in general‑obligation bonds—no more than $1 billion per year starting in 2027—to provide funding for university and college research projects that have lost federal support. The aim is to protect health, economic and security benefits tied to the state’s research ecosystem.
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