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CA SB1044
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eloise Reyes
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AI Summary
- Raises the maximum contract value for streamlined small business procurement from $250,000 to $350,000 for state agencies and California State University
- Allows contracts between $5,000 and $350,000 to be awarded to certified small businesses, microbusinesses, and disabled veteran business enterprises without standard competitive bidding requirements
- Requires only two price quotations from certified small businesses or disabled veteran business enterprises instead of full competitive bidding
- Directs the Director of General Services to review the maximum contract threshold biennially starting January 1, 2029, with authority to adjust for California Consumer Price Index changes
- Introduced by Senator Reyes with bipartisan coauthors (Senators Niello, Ochoa Bogh, Seyarto, and Valladares) on February 11, 2026
Legislative Description
Public contracts: Small Business Procurement and Contract Act.
Last Action
Set for hearing March 24.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Organization2/18/2026
Rules2/11/2026
Full Bill Text
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