❌ HB91
Establish Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Program
Summary
The bill establishes the Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment Accelerator Program within the Department of Higher Education to advance research and develop treatments for traumatic brain injuries. It mandates the Brain Injury Research Foundation to administer the program, coordinate grants to eligible entities, and report annually on the program's progress. The program is funded with an appropriation of $5 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Rationale
The bill involves government funding and oversight of research programs, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and free market solutions. Both the LP and LPO platforms emphasize limited government and oppose state involvement in areas that could be managed by private entities.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over research funding
- Potential for cronyism in grant distribution
- Misallocation of taxpayer funds