California’s state Senate approved SB 895, a plan that would create a new public entity—the California Foundation for Science and Health Research—funded through $12 billion in state bonds to support health and science research at California universities. The bill passed 29-9 and would require further action by the state House, the governor’s signature, and voter approval. Backers, including unions, faculty groups, universities, and professional associations, positioned the foundation as a way to replace or offset research funding cuts tied to disruptions in the federal system. The bill’s priorities include areas targeted by the Trump administration, such as climate change, public health, and HIV and AIDS. If enacted, the structure would also establish a peer-review process intended to determine grant merit and would create governance seats for leaders across California’s public university systems.