Public contracts: best value procurement: community college districts.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Public Contract Code that lets community college governing boards choose contractors based on price and qualifications, not just the lowest bid, for projects above $1 million. It sets rules for how bids are evaluated, requires a report on the program, and expires in 2031. The change aims to improve project quality and labor standards while keeping oversight.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 63. Noes 11. Page 6260.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 19, 2026

Hearings

• Higher Education Committee Hearing
  Higher Education · Jun 23, 2026
• Education Committee Hearing
  Education · Apr 8, 2026
• Education
  Senate Education Committee · Apr 8, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
2. May 20, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
3. May 19, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 9.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. Apr 9, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 3791.) (April 8).
6. Mar 23, 2026Set for hearing April 8.
7. Feb 26, 2026Referred to Com. on ED.
8. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 21.
9. Feb 18, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Eloise Reyes (D) · sponsor
• Reyes

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