Public contracts: Small Business Procurement and Contract Act.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

SB 1044 lets California state agencies and the CSU award contracts worth $5,000 to $350,000 to certified small businesses, micro‑businesses, and disabled‑veteran enterprises without full competitive bidding, as long as two price quotes are obtained. The Director of General Services must review and possibly adjust the $350,000 ceiling every two years based on the CPI. The measure aims to expand opportunities for small firms while keeping some price competition.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4418.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact Committee Hearing
  Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations
  Senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 13, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on E.D., G., & H.I.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 22, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 20, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. Apr 13, 2026April 13 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Mar 27, 2026Set for hearing April 13.
10. Mar 24, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0. Page 3657.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Mar 10, 2026Set for hearing March 24.
12. Feb 18, 2026Referred to Com. on G.O.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Eloise Reyes (D) · sponsor
• Niello
• Ochoa Bogh
• Reyes
• Seyarto
• Valladares

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