LD 506: An Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue For Research And Development And Commercialization
LD 506 status: In Committee — Died in Possession of the Committee Upon Conclusion of the 132nd Legislature and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD) (updated Apr 29, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAn Act To Authorize A General Fund Bond Issue For Research And Development And Commercialization. Currently in Senate.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Promotes innovation and commercial growth
- Provides capital for R&D-heavy sectors
Risks
- Increases state long-term debt service obligations
- Dependent on effective allocation to see returns
Society
Benefits
- Potential for indirect job creation
- Supports state academic/scientific institutions
Risks
- No direct social benefit identified
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Source
OpenStates
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Bond authorization creates state fiscal liability
Analysis based on abstract only; no full bill text available
Where it stands
Introduced
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CurrentDied in Possession of the Committee Upon Conclusion of the 132nd Legislature and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD).
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