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CA AB2187
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Ramos
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AI Summary
- Exempts contracts with federally recognized California Native American tribes from state advertising and competitive bidding requirements for consulting services contracts
- Allows state agencies to enter contracts with California tribes without securing the standard three competitive bids or proposals
- Permits tribes to subcontract with their wholly owned subdivisions, subsidiaries, or business enterprises for interagency agreements, provided they submit a limited waiver of sovereign immunity and cost justification showing market equivalence
- Exempts California Native American tribes from the prohibition on consulting services contractors bidding on follow-up contracts when the consulting work involves tribal cultural resources
- Introduced by Assembly Member Ramos on February 19, 2026, and amends Sections 10335.5, 10340, and 10365.5 of the Public Contract Code
Legislative Description
Public contracts: contracts for services.
Last Action
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 21. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/23/2026
Governmental Organization4/8/2026
Judiciary3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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