Introduced by Rep. Brian Sullivan (D) on January 25, 2007
To allow the donation of human stem cells from any source for research purposes if the donor has provided written consent. The donor may not receive valuable consideration for the donation. The bill would also prohibit money from the Life Sciences Discovery Fund to be used for human embryonic stem cell research unless the stem cells were donated. However, such funding could not be used for donated stem cells for human cloning or to injure an embryo implanted in a uterus. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on January 25, 2007
Substitute offered to the House Health Care & Wellness Committee on February 28, 2007
To eliminate the requirement for an embryonic stem cell research oversight
committee to approve research projects at institutions of higher education. A statement is
added to declare the Legislature's intent that stem cell research in Washington be consistent
with national recommendations and processes.
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 28, 2007