The bill impacts state laws regarding research by ensuring that established criteria and conditions remain consistent throughout the project’s lifecycle. It highlights the importance of the initial approval date from an institutional review board in determining the applicable regulations and permits, which can enhance the efficiency of the research process. Additionally, it mandates that regulatory agencies cannot implement new requirements that would alter the terms for vested projects.
Summary
SB2030 aims to establish a clear framework for the regulation of certain research activities conducted by public and private institutions of higher education and authorized business entities in Texas. The bill primarily focuses on permitting procedures and stipulates that projects shall vest upon the initial approval by an institutional review board. This means that regulatory requirements will be stable and predictable for research projects once they are approved, facilitating smoother project execution.
Contention
Notably, the part of the bill that asserts that a project is entitled to uniformity in requirements may spark discussions among stakeholders about the implications for regulatory oversight. Concerns could arise regarding the potential reduction in regulations that aim to protect human subjects involved in research. Some advocates for stringent ethical standards may argue that vesting projects in scientific endeavors could lead to lax oversight post-approval, which may jeopardize participant safety in some scenarios.
Relating to the production and regulation of hemp; providing an administrative penalty; requiring a permit to conduct certain research involving hemp; authorizing a fee; creating a criminal offense.
Relating to the regulation of sports wagering; requiring occupational permits; authorizing fees; imposing a tax; decriminalizing wagering on certain sports events; creating criminal offenses; providing administrative penalties.
Relating to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, delivery, sale, and research of medical cannabis for medical use by patients with certain medical conditions and the licensing of medical cannabis organizations; authorizing fees.
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.
Marihuana: taxation; marihuana tax revenue; allocate to Indian tribes under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 14 of 2018 IL 1 (MCL 333.27964). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0180'23