Local agency design-build projects: authorization.

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 removes the 2031 expiration date for the law that lets California local governments award design‑build contracts for public works projects over $1 million, allowing that procurement method to continue forever. It also says the state does not have to reimburse local agencies or school districts for any expenses that arise solely because this law changes criminal penalties. The changes affect all local agencies, school districts, and firms that use design‑build contracts.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 70. Noes 0. Page 5985.) Ordered to the Senate. · Jul 2, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 24, 2026
• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Jun 3, 2026
• Appropriations
  Senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 13, 2026
• Local Government Committee Hearing
  Local Government · Mar 18, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 3). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2. May 4, 2026Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
3. Apr 16, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 3920.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. Apr 16, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
5. Apr 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
6. Apr 13, 2026From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar.
7. Mar 27, 2026Set for hearing April 13.
8. Mar 18, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3601.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Mar 5, 2026Set for hearing March 18.
10. Feb 11, 2026Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
11. Jan 30, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 1.
12. Jan 29, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Steve Choi (R) · sponsor
• Alvarado-Gil
• Choi
• Dixon
• Niello
• Valladares
• Wallis

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