PROPOSITION 71 - CALIFORNIA STEM CELL
Introduction
Proposition 71 refers to the 2004 law that was passed by the people of California to permit the conduct of research on stem cells in the state (Baker, 2004). This proposition followed several years of the former United States President George Bush’s administration, which had prohibited the conduct of research on stem cells in California. Consequently, the law brought dissimilar changes to both the constitution of the state of California as well as the fitness and safety regulations of the state. Most importantly, the act has been codified in the Californian constitution as article xxxv (Baker, 2004).
What is the policy in proposition 71- California stem cell?
The passing of the proposition 71 also known as the California Stem Cell Research and Cures initiative in 2004 basically aimed at promoting the conduct of research on stem cells in the state of California (Perry, 2007). Consequently, the act legalized the conduct of this research in California and made it a right, which is clearly stated in the constitutional of California. Additionally, the initiative allows for the retailing of the general common obligation bonds to allot 3 billion US Dollars over a time frame of ten years, to the conduct of research on stem cells in the state of California (Perry, 2007). Most importantly, the fund is normally concentrated on the most sensitive and important sector of research namely human embryonic stem cell research as opposed to other stem cell research areas (Baker, 2004). The California’s stem cell agency is the one in charge of the implementation of the policy. Specifically, the agency is charged with oversight provision in the conduct of research on stem cells in California (Baker, 2004).
Reference
Baker, L. C., Deal, B., & Analysis Group, Inc. (2004). Proposition 71 California Stem Cell
Research and Cures Initiative: Economic impact analysis. Los Angeles, Calif: Analysis Group.
Perry, Y. (2007). Right to recover: Winning the political and religious wars over stem cell
research in America. Mequon, Wis: Nightengale Press.
