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                                    THIRD READING


          Bill No:  SCR 120
          Author:   Hill (D), et al.
          Introduced:3/16/16  
          Vote:     21  

           SUBJECT:   Biotechnology Day


          SOURCE:    Author


          DIGEST:          This resolution declares April 7, 2016, and every  
          April 7 thereafter, as Biotechnology Day in California.
          ANALYSIS:   This resolution makes the following legislative  
          findings:


          1)California is the global leader and has a concentration of  
            research in the life sciences industry.


          2)The life sciences are an economic driver in California, a  
            place where cutting-edge businesses thrive.


          3)New medicines and technologies emerging from California  
            companies and research institutions are likely to have a  
            remarkable impact on the health of the world's population and  
            help those afflicted with serious diseases, such as cancer,  
            cystic fibrosis, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, and  
            rheumatoid arthritis.


          4)The biotechnology industry inspires the next generation of  
            scientists to help solve challenges like disease, energy, and  








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            food security.


          5)The BIO International Convention is the largest and most  
            influential biotechnology convention in the world.  It is  
            where the global biotech community meets, connecting the  
            people, companies, and innovations that help to fulfill the  
            promise of biotechnology through healing, fueling, and feeding  
            the world.  The Convention will take place in San Francisco,  
            California, from June 6th to June 9th, 2016. 


          This resolution recognizes April 7, 2016, and every April 7  
          thereafter, as Biotechnology Day in California, and urges  
          Californians to recognize the value and importance of the life  
          sciences industry.


          FISCAL EFFECT:   Appropriation:    No          Fiscal  
          Com.:NoLocal:    No


          SUPPORT:   (Verified3/28/16)


          California Life Sciences Association


          OPPOSITION:   (Verified3/28/16)


          None received





          Prepared by:  Karen Chow / SFA / (916) 651-1520
          3/30/16 15:39:21


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