Californians have taken to social media to voice their concerns or support for Proposition 14, which would allow the state to issue $5.5 billion in general obligation bonds, mainly to fund stem cell  research.

Proponents include Jan Nolta, the director of University of California Davis Health’s Stem Cell Program and Gene Therapy Center.

Dr. Donald Kohn (my awesome PHD mentor) shows the board in his office with the adorable children who he and his team at UCLA have cured of “bubble baby disease” using #stemcell #genetherapy, at the CIRM Alpha Clinic Symposium. #California #prop14 pic.twitter.com/Z7DzRxJEFy

— Jan Nolta, Ph.D. (@jan_nolta) October 8, 2020

Some supporters are California residents with friends or family members who are ill and have seen some positive results from stem cell research.

#CALIFORNIA NO on #prop14 for stem cell research. You’ve heard it’ll cost taxpayers $7.8B. Have you heard about the animal horrors? The FDA requires animal testing. Injuries like cut spinal cords, shards in eyes & grafted tumors are inflicted in name of medical progress. #VOTE pic.twitter.com/gNupfeINTq

— PawPAC (@CAPawPac) October 13, 2020

The expense is one of the biggest problems, according to opponents. The measure could end up costing the state an estimated $260 million per year, according to the state Legislative Analyst’s Office.

Other opponents worry about the animal testing that is involved in some stem cell research.

#CALIFORNIA NO on #prop14 for stem cell research. You’ve heard it’ll cost taxpayers $7.8B. Have you heard about the animal horrors? The FDA requires animal testing. Injuries like cut spinal cords, shards in eyes & grafted tumors are inflicted in name of medical progress. #VOTE pic.twitter.com/gNupfeINTq

— PawPAC (@CAPawPac) October 13, 2020

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The complete 2020 voter guide is available here.