This measure establishes “California Institute for Regenerative Medicine” to regulate and fund stem cell research, constitutional right to conduct such research, and oversight committee. Prohibits funding of human reproductive cloning research. Fiscal Impact: State cost of about $6 billion over 30 years to pay off both the principal ($3 billion) and interest ($3 billion) on the bonds. State payments averaging about $200 million per year.
Outcome: Voters approved creation of the “California Institute for Regenerative Medicine” and the sale of $300 billion in bonds with 59.1 percent of voters for the measure and 40.9 percent against it.
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Facts & Analysis
Visit the no-spin zone for the who, what, and why of Proposition 71.
Visit the no-spin zone for the who, what, and why of Proposition 71.
For & Against
Review the official ballot summary, arguments, and rebuttals in an easy-to-read format.
Review the official ballot summary, arguments, and rebuttals in an easy-to-read format.
MoneyWatch
Track who is contributing to the pro and con campaigns and how much.
Track who is contributing to the pro and con campaigns and how much.
AdWatch
View factual analysis of campaign ads, as well as estimated expenditures statewide and by market.
View factual analysis of campaign ads, as well as estimated expenditures statewide and by market.
PollWatch
Monitor public opinion through the latest statewide, non-partisan polls.
Monitor public opinion through the latest statewide, non-partisan polls.
