STEM CELL RESRCH-PUBLIC FUNDS House SponsorsRep. Bill Mitchell-Paul D. Froehlich-Donald L. Moffitt-Jim Sacia-Patricia R. Bellock 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the Amniotic Stem Cell Research Act. Authorizes the State, units of local government, school districts, and community college districts to use or allow the use of public funds, property, or credit for stem-cell research. Defines "stem-cell research" as research involving the derivation and use of amniotic stem cells from any source, excluding somatic cell nuclear transplantation. Preempts home rule powers. 2/27/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bill Mitchell 2/28/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/28/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2007HouseAssigned to Human Services Committee 3/2/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul D. Froehlich 3/2/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt 3/2/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia 3/15/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock 3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die