California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

AB 2445 — Public infrastructure projects.

Last action — From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

The State Capitol Building Annex Act of 2016 authorizes the Joint Rules Committee to pursue the construction of a state capitol building annex or the restoration, rehabilitation, renovation, or reconstruction of the existing State Capitol Building Annex, and any other ancillary improvements, as provided. The act authorizes projects to be pursued in phases, which may include a visitor center, a relocated and expanded underground parking facility, and any related or necessary deconstruction and infrastructure work. This bill would require the visitor center to be located in the constructed state capitol annex or within the restored, rehabilitated, renovated, or reconstructed State Capitol Building Annex, and would prohibit the entrance to the visitor center from being located on the west side of the west wing of the State Capitol. The bill would restrict any project authorized in accordance with these provisions from including significant changes to the west plaza and west steps of the west wing of the State Capitol Building. The bill would make any nondisclosure agreement relating to the state capitol building annex void and unenforceable. Existing law governs public contracts for professional services of private architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, environmental, land surveying, or construction project management. This bill would prohibit a person from entering into a nondisclosure agreement relating to a public infrastructure project, as defined. The bill would make void and unenforceable a nondisclosure agreement relating to a public infrastructure project entered into on or after January 1, 2027.

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The bill AB 2445 has been updated to include an important new provision that adds further clarity to its intent. This change helps ensure that the law is understood correctly and can be implemented effectively. By making this adjustment, the lawmakers aim to address concerns and improve the bill's overall impact.

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Action History

  1. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  2. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2445 do?
The State Capitol Building Annex Act of 2016 authorizes the Joint Rules Committee to pursue the construction of a state capitol building annex or the restoration, rehabilitation, renovation, or reconstruction of the existing State Capitol Building Annex, and any other ancillary improvements, as provided. The act authorizes projects to be pursued in phases, which may include a visitor center, a relocated and expanded underground parking facility, and any related or necessary deconstruction and infrastructure work. This bill would require the visitor center to be located in the constructed state capitol annex or within the restored, rehabilitated, renovated, or reconstructed State Capitol Building Annex, and would prohibit the entrance to the visitor center from being located on the west side of the west wing of the State Capitol. The bill would restrict any project authorized in accordance with these provisions from including significant changes to the west plaza and west steps of the west wing of the State Capitol Building. The bill would make any nondisclosure agreement relating to the state capitol building annex void and unenforceable. Existing law governs public contracts for professional services of private architectural, landscape architectural, engineering, environmental, land surveying, or construction project management. This bill would prohibit a person from entering into a nondisclosure agreement relating to a public infrastructure project, as defined. The bill would make void and unenforceable a nondisclosure agreement relating to a public infrastructure project entered into on or after January 1, 2027.
Who sponsors AB 2445?
AB 2445 is sponsored by Hoover, Josh (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 2445?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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