2010 California Code
Government Code
Chapter 3.6. Research Facilities In The University Of California Article 1. Legislative Findings And Intent

15820.15.  The Legislature finds and declares that the University of
California, recognized as being the world's finest public
university, requires assistance in the furtherance of its research
mission. To this end, the Legislature finds that it is in the public
interest to construct, renovate, equip, and staff facilities for
research use. The areas of research may include, but are not limited
to, engineering, computer science, biological sciences, and related
basic sciences. These facilities may be leased or leased-purchased by
the University of California.
   It is the intent of the Legislature that the cost of any project
authorized by statute pursuant to Articles 2 (commencing with Section
15820.16) and 3 (commencing with Section 15820.18) shall be
considered an expenditure of state funds in the fiscal year in which
payments are made to the State Public Works Board under the terms of
the lease-purchase agreement for facilities.
   It is the intent of the Legislature that the University of
California shall encourage matching funds from industry for research
facilities, equipment, and projects.
   The Legislature finds that providing facilities for research will
better enable the university to secure federal research funding.
   Furthermore, the university is requested to maximize federal
funding for research.