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California Proposition 14 is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that will appear on the ballot in the 2020 California elections, for November 3, 2020. If passed, it will authorize state bonds to be issued worth $5.5 billion, which will fund the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, which serves as the state's center for stem cell research, and enable it to continue its operations.[1][2][3]
Background
In the year 2004, embryonic stem cell research was a topic of political contention, and the administration of President George W. Bush limited federal funding for this type of research. In response, a California activist named Robert N. Klein II, who has family members suffering from autoimmune diseases, launched a citizen initiative known as Proposition 71, which created a state-funded center for stem cell research - the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).[4] Proposition 71 authorized $3 billion in bonds to fund the CIRM. By 2020, this funding had been used up, and for that reason, it will have to cease operation unless it receives more funding.[1] [2][3] For this reason, Klein spearheaded this initiative to reauthorize funding for the CIRM.[5]
Support
In addition to Klein, this measure is supported by the Regents of the University of California.[2]
Proponents argue that biomedical research is crucial, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Opposition
Those who oppose embryonic stem cell research oppose this measure. These include an organization called "Right to Life of Central California" as well as a Berkeley nonprofit known as the Center for Genetics and Society.[7] [5]
References
- ^ a b "California gears up for blockbuster year of ballot measures". politico.com. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ a b c "California Proposition 14, Stem Cell Research Institute Bond Initiative (2020)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ a b Colliver, Victoria. "California stem cell initiative qualifies for the November ballot". Politico PRO. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ "2020 Proposition 14: Will California Continue Stem Cell Research?". Words & Deeds. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ a b Trefny, Ben. "California Proposition 14: Stem Cell Research Bond". www.kalw.org. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ "Accelerating COVID-19 Vaccine Development - Yes on Prop 14". Californians for Stem Cell Research, Treatments & Cures. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
- ^ Gerardi, John (13 July 2020). "Prop 14: Vote No". righttolifeca.org. Retrieved 2020-07-26.
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