2023 Senate Bill 622

Health: research; funding for the prohibition of pathogen enhancement engineering or research; provide for.

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for various state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024; to provide for certain conditions on appropriations; and to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Proposes a total gross appropriation of $250,000 from the state general fund/general purpose, specifically allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services. This one-time appropriation is aimed at rewarding individuals who report illegal pathogen enhancement engineering or research.

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 26, 2023

Introduced by Sen. Jonathan Lindsey (R-17) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Dan Lauwers (R-25) and Joseph Bellino (R-16)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations