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350 CONSTITUTION OF CALIFORNIA Art. XXXV, § 6 or precursor cells that are partially differentiated, but retain the ability to divide and give rise to differentiated cells. [''New section adopted November 2, 2004. Initiative measure.'']

[California Institute for Regenerative Medicine—Utilization of Bonds]

Sec. 6. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution or any law, the institute, which is established in state government, may utilize state issued tax-exempt and taxable bonds to fund its operations, medical and scientific research, including therapy development through clinical trials, and facilities. [''New section adopted November 2, 2004. Initiative measure.'']

[California Institute for Regenerative Medicine—Civil Service Exemption]

Sec. 7. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Constitution, including Article VII, or any law, the institute and its employees are exempt from civil service. [''New section adopted November 2, 2004. Initiative measure.'']